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Justin SHERIA NFUNDIKO

Bukavu,DR Congo

Summary

Experienced educator and researcher with a track record in enhancing academic programmes and promoting sustainable practices in higher education. Skilled in fostering collaboration among faculty and students to improve learning outcomes. Expertise in social sciences, with a focus on peace education and research methodologies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences

Université Officielle de Bukavu
Bukavu, South Kivu Province
05.2023 - Current
  • Championed environmentally sustainable practices within campus operations.
  • Facilitated open communication channels among all stakeholders.
  • Implemented new student engagement initiatives, enhancing campus life.
  • Upheld high ethical standards in all administrative procedures.
  • Established cross-disciplinary programmes to broaden learning opportunities.
  • Managed faculty recruitment for diversifying the teaching staff.
  • Cultivated relationships with alumni for continued involvement and support.
  • Enhanced academic standards by introducing rigorous curriculum changes.
  • Led fundraising campaigns for university infrastructure improvement.

Associate professor in Social Sciences

Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB)
Bukavu, DR Congo
11.2021 - Current
  • Teaching diverse courses: Peace education, Research Methods in Social Sciences, Sociology and Politics of Education.
  • Led departmental meetings to discuss strategies for course improvement.
  • Updated personal knowledge base by attending professional development courses and seminars.
  • Fostered collaborative environment to boost team-based learning.
  • Advised graduate students on thesis topics, guiding their study process.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes by implementing interactive teaching methods.

Deputy dean of the Faculty in charge of Research

Université Officielle de Bukavu
Bukavu, South Kivu Province
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Strengthened faculty development programmes, enriching research quality.
  • Developed strategic partnerships to increase university resources allocated to research.
  • Championed environmentally sustainable practices within campus operations.
  • Coordinated students research

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences

KU LEUVEN
Leuven
09.2016 - 11.2020

Master of Arts - Social Sciences

UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN
LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE
09.2013 - 09.2014

Skills


  • User experience research
  • Teaching capabilities
  • Academic publishing
  • Literature review proficiency
  • Knowledge of statistical tools
  • Ethical conduct
  • Open to feedback
  • Research methodology knowledge


Publications

.(2025) Sheria, J., Langer, A. & Kuppens, L. Education comme moteur de la paix en RD Congo : Une analyse des opinions et attitudes des enseignants du secondaire (McGill Journal of Education) https://mje.mcgill.ca/article/view/9944

.(2025) Mede, N.G., Cologna, V., Berger, S. et al. Perceptions of science, science communication, and climate change attitudes in 68 countries – the TISP dataset. Sci Data 12, 114 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-04100-7

(2024) Cologna, V., Mede, N.G., Berger, S. et al. Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries. Nat Hum Behav 9, 713–730 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-02090-5

· (2023) Line Kuppens, Sulley Ibrahim and Justin Sheria, Holding up the researcher's mirror: the implications of hybrid insider-outsider positions in the field of education, peace and conflict in Globalisation, Societies and Education. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14767724.2023.2171369

· (2022), Mendenhall, M., Chopra, V., & Bazlen, R. (Eds.) (2022). Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Education in Emergencies (EiE): A Compendium of Vignettes for Research and Practice. Teachers College, Columbia University. https://inee.org/resources/navigating-ethical-dilemmas-educationemergencies-eie-compendium-vignettes-research

· (2021), "Teaching Peace: The Impact of a Teacher Training Program on The Peace building Process in the Eastern DRC" Chapter in Gilberto Carvalho de Oliveira and Ricardo Real P. de Sousa, Conflict Resolution -Actors, Dynamics, and Cases, Nova.

· (2017), Le rôle de l'éducation dans la construction de la paix: Une analyse du système éducatif congolais. CRPD Working Paper No. 54 available at https://soc.kuleuven.be/crpd/files/working-papers/WP54%20Sheria%20-%20Langer.pdf

· (2015), Les femmes à l'épreuve des conflits armés : Victimes et Actrices aux conflits et à la reconstruction post conflit au Kivu (RDC) in Hérodote, Numéro spécial la Découverte, Paris, France. Available at https://www.cairn.info/revue-herodote-2015-3-page-182.htm

· (2013), La dimension psychologique et sociale dans les programmes de réintégration des filles sorties des forces et groupes armés à l'Est de la RD Congo, chapitre de l'ouvrage dans Milfrid Tonheim et Gunhild Odden, Filles ex soldats du Congo, la route cahoteuse de la réintégration, Paris, L'Harmattan

· (2012), Réinsertion sociale des enfants sortis des forces et groupes armés et construction de la paix au Sud-Kivu : Analyse des approches organisationnelles in annales des sciences de l'homme et de la Société de l'Université Officielle de Bukavu,

· (2013), L'implication des enfants dans les conflits armés : Une nouvelle forme d'esclavage moderne ? dans la revue du CERDAF

· (2007), les filles bonnes et leur intégration sociale dans les familles hôtes à Bukavu, Travail de fin de cycle, Troisième année de graduat Sociologie, U.O.B, Bukavu ;

· (2009), Réintégration sociale des enfants ex soldats, Mémoire de Licence en Sociologie,

· (2014), Comment devient-on un enfant de la rue ? Analyse des interventions sociales envers les enfants de la rue à Bukavu(RDC), Mémoire de master complémentaire en développement, Environnement et Sociétés, Université Catholique de Louvain

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences

Université Officielle de Bukavu
05.2023 - Current

Deputy dean of the Faculty in charge of Research

Université Officielle de Bukavu
03.2022 - 04.2023

Associate professor in Social Sciences

Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB)
11.2021 - Current

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences

KU LEUVEN
09.2016 - 11.2020

Master of Arts - Social Sciences

UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN
09.2013 - 09.2014
Justin SHERIA NFUNDIKO