Devon Curtis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Cambridge, where she serves as Director of the MPhil in African Studies and a Fellow of Emmanuel College. Her work focuses on post-conflict governance, peacebuilding, and the role of international institutions in Africa. Current Role: Director of MPhil in African Studies Affiliations: Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), Centre of African Studies, Emmanuel College Her research explores power-sharing, transitional governance, and critical perspectives on peacebuilding, with fieldwork in the Great Lakes region of Africa (Burundi, Rwanda, DRC). She has held fellowships at Columbia and Stanford Universities and previously worked with the United Nations Staff College and the Canadian government. Recent publications analyze the politics of knowledge production in post-conflict settings, gender dimensions of reintegration, and the legacies of armed groups. She has contributed to journals like Security Dialogue and African Affairs , as well as edited volumes on African politics and global security frameworks. Scientific Awards: Saltzman Institute Fellowship (Columbia), CISAC Fellowship (Stanford) Devon Curtis supervises graduate research on African politics, rebel movements, and international engagement in post-conflict contexts. Her career bridges academic inquiry, policy consultancy, and institutional leadership in African studies.
