Academic Background
Prof. Racheal Yemisi Amupitan holds a Ph.D. in Law, alongside advanced qualifications including LL.M, BL, and LL.B. Her academic training has equipped her with deep expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Professional Experience
She currently serves as Deputy Director of Research and Grants at the Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos, where she provides strategic leadership in research development, grant acquisition, and academic innovation. As a Professor of Law, she has contributed significantly to teaching, mentoring, and advancing scholarship in peace and conflict resolution, human rights, and legal studies.
Research and Specialization
Her specialization spans Alternative Dispute Resolution, Human Rights Law, Peacebuilding, and Corporate Social Responsibility, with a strong focus on applying legal frameworks to promote justice, equity, and sustainable conflict resolution. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research that bridges law, peace studies, and social responsibility.
Professional Memberships
Prof. Amupitan is a member of several distinguished professional bodies, including:
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Federation of International Female Lawyers (FIDA)
- Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
- Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)
- Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP)
Impact and Recognition
With decades of academic and professional experience, Prof. Amupitan has established herself as a respected scholar and practitioner in law and peace studies. Her work continues to influence policy, strengthen legal education, and promote peaceful conflict resolution both within Nigeria and internationally.