Muazu Usman SHEHU

An academic and research professional with expertise at the intersection of research and policy development. Demonstrates academic leadership through guiding initiatives that bridge research with impactful policies. Proficient in managing complex projects, from conception to execution, utilizing advanced project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery and measurable outcomes. Adept at fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, bringing together diverse expertise to tackle pressing challenges and advance knowledge. Skilled in translating research findings into actionable policies, contributing to institutional growth and societal impact.

In addition to being awarded the globally renowned Carson Fellowship—one of the most competitive research fellowships in environmental humanities—I have successfully secured funding from multiple distinguished organizations. These include:

• Social Science Research Council (SSRC), New York, USA
• Carnegie Corporation of New York, USA
• German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF), Germany
• Nigeria Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Nigeria
• Institute of International Education (IIE), USA

• Professor Susan Molyneux-Hodgson, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Impact, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, S.Hodgson@exeter.ac.uk
• Dr Ibrahim Jalo Daudu, Commissioner, Federal Civil Service Commission, 6 Abijan St, Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, 900281, ijdaudu@yahoo.co.uk
• Dr. Adamu Ahmed, Head of Department, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Gombe State University, neoahad@gmail.com

• Place of birth: Gombe State
• Date of birth: 03/18/74
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Marital status: Married

• Shehu, Muazu (2023). Religious Influence on Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour: Dominion or Stewardship? Annals of Social Sciences and Management Studies, 8(2), 1–11.
• Shehu, Muazu, & A. Abba (2024). Applying the Social Constructionist Perspective to Study of Environmental Problems: A Methodological Contribution. Gombe Journal of General Studies, 6(1), 75–83.
• Shehu, Muazu and A. Abba (2020). Humanitarian Crisis and Sustainable Development. Journal of International Humanitarian Action, 5(17), 1–10.
• Shehu, Muazu (2020). Islam and the Environment in African Context. In T. Falola, F. Ngom, & M. Hashim (Eds.), Handbook of Islam in Africa. Boston: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Shehu, Muazu (2020). Using the Value-Belief-Norm Theory (BVN) to Achieve Value Reorientation in the Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria. Dutse International Journal of Social and Economic Research, 4(1), 165–174.
• Shehu, U. Muazu (2017). The Environment and Sociological Theory: Towards an Agenda for Researching Environmental Issues in Nigeria. Kaduna Journal of Sociology (KJS), 5(5), 114–132.
• Shehu, Muazu (2017). Varieties of Religious Environmentalism: Understanding the Theological Foundations of Pro-Environmental Action Among Christians and Muslims in Northeast Nigeria. International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society, 7(2), 61–75.
• Shehu, Muazu, & Molyneux-Hodgson, Susan (2014). Religion and Environmental Degradation in Northeast Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Sustainability, 10, 27–40.