Professor Dr. Rowland Apentiik

Biography

Rowland Caesar Apentiik is a Professor at the University of Calgary, specializing in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary education and research. His teaching and research span disciplines such as African Diaspora Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Anthropology. Dr. Apentiik is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in learning environments, emphasizing anti-oppressive frameworks and methodologies. He has actively contributed to the African Field School, facilitating student mobility and providing invaluable real-world development and environmental challenges exposure to students. Through innovative curriculum development and responsive pedagogical approaches, Dr. Apentiik has designed programs that integrate diverse perspectives and foster critical thinking. He has successfully supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students, providing mentorship that supports their academic and professional trajectories. Dr. Apentiik's research examines the political economy of global development and human-environmental security, focusing on Indigenous communities and their cultural values amidst globalization. His recent work investigates African Diasporan contributions to community development in Ghana and Alberta, Canada. He is committed to influencing policy and development practices by integrating local cultural insights into projects, aiming to create sustainable, culturally-sensitive outcomes.

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