
Oreva Olakpe
@orevaolakpe
Research operations professional at Toronto Metropolitan University coordinating migration and AI research across interdisciplinary partners.
What I'm looking for
At Toronto Metropolitan University, I support research operations and project coordination for Bridging Divides, Global Migration Institute, including interdisciplinary migration and artificial intelligence initiatives with partner universities. I also review faculty research grant applications and synthesize academic and policy information for diverse stakeholders.
At CERC in Migration and Integration, I conducted qualitative, policy, and governance research on complex regulatory frameworks. I supported collaborative projects and translated findings for academic and policy audiences.
As Lead Researcher for the CODESRIA Meaning Making Research Initiative, I led a multidisciplinary team working across multiple countries. I coordinated research planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting, and aligned team contributions with project objectives.
My work has also included policy and legal research for international and academic clients, and editing for Refugee Review, ESPMI Network. I use NVivo for qualitative research and data analysis, and my book, South-South Migrations and the Law from Below: Case Studies on China and Nigeria, won the 2024 Hart-SLSA Book Prize.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Research Associate
Toronto Metropolitan University
May 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Supports research operations, project coordination, and communications for interdisciplinary research initiatives involving partner universities. Fosters collaboration on migration and AI research, reviews grant applications, and synthesizes complex findings for diverse stakeholders.
Senior Research Fellow
Toronto Metropolitan University
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Supported research initiatives on migration governance and policy development within Horizon Europe and SSHRC-funded projects. Coordinated analysis, documentation, and reporting across collaborative research partnerships.
Researcher
Toronto Metropolitan University
Jun 2020 - May 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Conducted in-depth qualitative, policy, and governance research across multiple regions. Analyzed regulatory frameworks, managed documentation, and synthesized findings for academic and policy audiences.
Lead Researcher
Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Af
Apr 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Led a multidisciplinary research team and coordinated project activities across multiple countries. Oversaw research planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting, delegating tasks and monitoring deliverables.
Policy Research Consultant
International and academic clients
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 11 months)
Conducted policy and legal research for international organizations and academic initiatives across Europe and Asia. Managed documentation, qualitative data analysis, and reporting, synthesizing complex information for non-specialist audiences.
Editor
Refugee Review, ESPMI Network
Nov 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Reviewed and edited academic articles, assessing clarity, analytical coherence, evidence, and relevance. Collaborated with the editorial team to manage submissions and maintain publication standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SOAS University of London
PhD, Law
PhD in Law from SOAS University of London.
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Master's, International Law and International Studies
Master's in International Law and Master's in International Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
University of Maine, Farmington
Bachelor's, International Studies
Bachelor's in International Studies from the University of Maine, Farmington.
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Software and tools used professionally
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