Dr. Lionel Njeukam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lionel N. Njeukam is an academic with a Ph.D. in Political Science from Université de Picardie Jules Verne. He has significant research experience in the areas of death penalty policy and colonial legacies in Nigeria. His work includes extensive data collection on death row inmates in Nigerian prisons, where he conducted interviews with legal professionals, inmates, judges, and politicians, as well as engaged in participative observation during multiple visits to Nigeria. Njeukam has also contributed to understanding the death penalty in the context of Tennessee, USA, where he interviewed judges and abolitionists and conducted a literature review on the topic. His research emphasis is on the intersection of law, policy, and human rights, particularly as it relates to capital punishment and its implications in varying sociopolitical landscapes.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2017-01-01 — 2024-03-01

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in Political Science, focusing on criminal justice and the implications of death penalty policies.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History