Ogenga Otunnu

Ogenga Otunnu serves as Professor of History in the Department of History at DePaul University's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and is co-founder of the Center for Forced Migration Studies at Northwestern University.

Education:

• PhD from York University

His research spans forced migration dynamics across Africa, comparative genocide analysis, and refugee camp systems, with significant contributions to understanding environmental displacements, xenophobia against displaced populations, and post-conflict peacebuilding. His interdisciplinary work bridges African history, Black Diaspora studies, and humanitarian policy frameworks through both academic scholarship and field applications.

Professional Impact:

• 15-year lecturer at York University's Centre for Refugee Studies summer program
• Global trainer for human rights organizations and NGOs working with displaced populations
• Consultant for governments and international agencies on migration crises

Research Infrastructure:

• Co-founded Center for Forced Migration Studies (Northwestern University)