Dr. Emmanuel Eze is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Geography Didactics, University of Münster, Germany. He holds two master’s degrees in climate science and geography/environmental education and a doctorate in geography with distinction (summa cum laude) from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. His academic and research journey spans geography, environmental and climate education, disaster risk reduction, heritage conservation, postcolonial theory, and transformative learning, with a strong focus on Global South perspectives. Dr. Eze has authored several peer-reviewed publications and actively mentors students across undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a member of several international education and geography networks (e.g., AGU, ANG, EGU, IGU, & SOSCEAN) and has received multiple academic honors and research grants. His current work explores the intersections of textbook representation, immersive technologies, and critical pedagogy to foster epistemic justice in education.
Certificate of Merit
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Departmental Best Graduating Student 2013
University Scholarship Award
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC)
Joint Venture (JV) University Scholarship Award 2009 – 2013
Intra-ACP Scholarship Award for Full Master Mobility
Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Intra-ACP Scholarship Award for Full Master Mobility, 2017 – 2019: European Union funded project [Transdisciplinary Training for Resource Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (TRECCAfrica)]
Doctoral research scholarship
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), Germany
Doctoral research grant, 2021 – 2025: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), Germany
Post Doctoral Researcher
Institute for Didactics of Geography, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
01 Nov 2024 - present
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Institute of Geography, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
01 Oct 2021 - 01 Oct 2024
University Lecturer
Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, Nigeria
01 Aug 2016 - 01 Sep 2021