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Dr. Patrick Mbajekwe is an Associate Professor of History and co-Director of the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for the Study of the African Diaspora at Norfolk State University. His academic expertise spans African history, urban history, colonial/post-colonial history, economic history, and world history, with a focus on transformations in land/property rights, urbanization, economic development in Africa, and the global African Diaspora.
- Education: MA (University of Lagos), Ph.D. (Emory University)
His research explores interdisciplinary intersections, particularly through historical methods and land-use dynamics in African urban contexts. While specific publications are not listed here, his work reflects a commitment to analyzing global historical systems and African socio-economic evolution.
Dr. Mbajekwe has received research grants from the Mellon Foundation, the Sawyer Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation. He serves as a consultant on African history and the Atlantic Slave Trade for the City of Hampton 2019 Commemorative Commission, highlighting his public engagement with historical scholarship.
He teaches courses including Modern African History and Cultures (1600-Present), Early African History, Historical Methods, and History of World Societies. His leadership role at the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center underscores his dedication to African Diaspora studies.
