Dr. James Omondi Juma is a senior consultant, researcher and a Lecturer with over 8 years’ experience in Peace and Conflict Research. He holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies. His research interests encompass a range of interconnected areas, including conflict transformation, peacebuilding, Digital peacebuilding, conflict management, early warning systems, indigenous knowledge in crisis management, resource-based and socio-economic conflicts, horizontal inequalities, ethnic conflicts, radicalization and terrorism, climate mobility, climate change, disaster management, international relations, refugee challenges, politics and social justice.

Dr. Juma has authored several research papers and is actively engaged in multiple research projects. He is deeply committed to advancing conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and crisis management initiatives, particularly within the Horn of Africa.