Basil Ugorji
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- MaH
- bugorji@mercy.edu
Basil Ugorji is a distinguished peace and conflict scholar whose work examines the intersections of historical memory, conflict resolution, and national reconciliation in postwar transitional societies. He is the founder and executive director of the (ICERMediation) in New York. A leader in advancing dialogue and reconciliation, he is also the editor of the and the convener of the , where scholars, policymakers, and practitioners engage in critical discussions on peacebuilding strategies worldwide.
A sought-after public speaker and policy analyst, he has been invited by esteemed intergovernmental organizations, including the United Nations in New York and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, to share his expertise on violence and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities. His insights have also been featured in both local and international media, including interviews with France24.
Through his unwavering commitment to ethno-religious mediation, conflict resolution, national reconciliation, and cultural revitalization, he continues to be a driving force in the pursuit of global peace and understanding. Having lived and studied in Nigeria, Togo, France, and the United States, he brings a rich global perspective to both his research and teaching. He earned a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dissertation: Nigeria-Biafra War and the Politics of Oblivion: Implications of Revealing the Hidden Narratives Through Transformative Learning - Visiting Research Scholar California State University, Sacramento
Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution - M.A. in Philosophy Universit矇 de Poitiers, France
Thesis: From Cultural Justice to Interethnic Mediation: A Reflection on the Possibility of Ethno-Religious Mediation in Africa - Ma簾trise in Philosophy Universit矇 de Poitiers, France
Thesis: The Rule of Law: A Philosophical Study of Liberalism - Diploma in French Language Studies Centre International de Recherche et dtude des Langues (CIREL), Lom矇, Togo
- B.A. in Philosophy (Magna Cum Laude) University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Honors Thesis: Paul Ricoeurs Hermeneutics and the Interpretation of Symbols
Basil Ugorjis research focuses on transformative learning and its impact on conflict management, particularly in societies grappling with unresolved historical trauma. His quantitative research on the Nigeria-Biafra War, which forms the foundation of his upcoming book, History of the Nigeria-Biafra War: Repression, Resurgence, and Transformative Learning, offers groundbreaking insights into how history education can foster reconciliation and conflict transformation.
Basil teaches Managing Human Conflict II and Introduction to Anthropology. He also teaches Mediation Theory and Practice as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership in New York City. In addition to his academic roles, he has trained over one hundred professionals in advanced mediation practices utilizing a range of mediation models.
Basil has an extensive publication record, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters such as in Ethnic Studies Review and in Peace and Conflict Resolution in Africa: Lessons and Opportunities, published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. He is currently working on a transformative history education textbook titled History of the Nigeria-Biafra War: Repression, Resurgence, and Transformative Learning.