Emeka Okoli

Role

Emeka’s role includes a diverse range of academic responsibilities, including module leadership, curriculum design, teaching, student supervision, and pastoral support. He is committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to critically engage with psychological concepts and apply them to real-world challenges.

Emeka leads and contributes to the design and delivery of several undergraduate modules, ensuring that course content remains academically rigorous, research-informed, and culturally responsive. His teaching approach incorporates interactive and student-centred methodologies, integrating digital tools, flipped learning, and real-world applications.

Currently, Emeka is responsible for:

• Module Leadership and Design – Overseeing content development, assessment strategies, and student engagement initiatives for key modules such as The Psychology of Social Realities.
• Delivery of Lectures and Seminars – Teaching across multiple levels of undergraduate psychology, facilitating discussions, and promoting critical engagement with psychological theories and research.
• Undergraduate Student Supervision – Guiding students through their final-year research projects, particularly in areas related to social transformation, cross-cultural psychology, and decolonial approaches.
• Pastoral and Academic Support: As a Year 2 Tutor, he provided tailored support to second-year students, particularly those facing academic challenges, personal difficulties, or requiring additional guidance. His pastoral responsibilities include:
  • One-on-one meetings to discuss academic progress and well-being.
  • Signposting to university support services for mental health, learning support, and career guidance.
  • Supporting students who are trailing, repeating, or have Assessment Statements, ensuring they have the resources to succeed.

Contributions to the Academic Community Beyond teaching and research

Emeka is actively involved in NTU’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, working towards creating a more inclusive academic environment. He collaborates with colleagues across disciplines to explore innovative pedagogical strategies, curriculum diversification, and student engagement frameworks.

Through his role, he aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge, social transformation, and student empowerment, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate both their academic journeys and future careers in psychology.

External activity

Research and Collaboration

Emeka actively collaborate with national and international scholars on projects related to decolonising psychology, mental health interventions, and culturally responsive pedagogies.

He is a co-researcher on interdisciplinary studies exploring the impact of social inequalities on psychological well-being, contributing to global discussions on equity in psychology.

His research partnerships extend to community organisations, NGOs, and policymakers, where he contributes psychological insights to inform social interventions.

Professional Consultancy and Advisory Roles

He provides consultancy services to higher education institutions and organisations seeking to decolonise their psychology curricula and integrate inclusive pedagogical practices.

He works with mental health organisations and policy groups, advising on culturally informed intervention strategies for historically marginalised communities.

He contributes to psychology networks and advisory boards, offering insights on curriculum transformation and student engagement.

Editorial and Peer-Review Contributions

He serves as a peer reviewer for academic journals in the fields of critical psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and education.

He has co-authored book chapters and research articles, including contributions to key texts in psychology and higher education.

He provides editorial support for academic publications and special issues that centre decolonial approaches in psychology.

Conference and Public Engagement

He regularly present at national and international conferences, sharing research findings and contributing to discussions on decoloniality, mental health, and social transformation in psychology.

He is invited as a guest speaker and panellist for academic events and public discussions on issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in higher education.

He facilitates workshops and training sessions for educators and practitioners on integrating decolonial and inclusive teaching practices.

Community and Outreach Work

He collaborates with grassroots organisations and advocacy groups, providing psychological insights and research support on social justice issues.

He engages in public scholarship, contributing to media discussions, blogs, and podcasts to make psychological knowledge more accessible to wider audiences.

He mentors early-career researchers and students, supporting their academic and professional development through research collaborations and career guidance.

Through these external engagements, he ensure that his academic work remains relevant, impactful, and socially engaged, fostering connections between research, teaching, and community-driven knowledge production.