Dr. Steve Fomekong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steve Tiwa Fomekong is an assistant professor at Laval University’s Faculty of Law. Before this position, he was a course instructor and research professional at various universities and institutes in Quebec, Canada, and several African countries. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for International Studies and Research at the University of Montreal. His research focuses on contemporary humanitarian issues, particularly the legal protection of victims of armed conflicts, and the interplay between international law and regional law, especially regarding the protection of persons. He has considerable practical experience in human rights education and advocacy, having served as a senior advisor for human rights education at Equitas, an international human rights education center in Montreal. Additionally, he has been a consultant in international law for various human rights organizations in Canada and Africa. Fomekong is a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Africa and the Middle East, and he coordinates a research project called 'Let's Embrace IHL! Promoting and Reinforcing International Humanitarian Law: A Canadian Contribution.'

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Laval University, Faculty of Law • Quebec, Canada

Course Instructor and Research Professional

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Laval University, Faculty of Law • Quebec, Canada

Senior Specialist in Human Rights Education

2022-01-01 — Present

Equitas - International Human Rights Education Centre • Montreal, Canada

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Centre for International Studies and Research, University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Several Doctoral Success Awards

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.