Dr. Onyema Otitodiri

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Onyema Otitodiri is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Ottawa's Open AIR program, specializing in International Economic Law and regulatory governance. His research focuses on the impact of innovation regulation on foreign investment in developing countries, with particular emphasis on the doctrine of police powers. He critically examines government regulations grounded in the police powers principle, exploring how these regulations can both facilitate and constrain innovation and foreign investment. Dr. Otitodiri addresses the long-term implications of regulatory strategies on Africa’s innovation landscape and its global economic positioning. Prior to his role in Open AIR, he investigated the nexus between law, innovation, and economic development under the supervision of Professors Chidi Oguamanam and Jeremy de Beer. He collaborates with fellow scholars to explore knowledge governance regimes that foster fair and innovation-friendly regulatory environments in Africa.

Research Interests

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