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Emmanuel Dumbuya is a distinguished educational scholar, curriculum specialist, and author with over a decade of experience in the Sierra Leonean educational ecosystem. He currently holds a dual academic appointment as Lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education at Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone and Head of Department for Social and Cultural Studies at Njala University's University Experimental Secondary School.

Mr. Dumbuya holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Education (Curriculum Development) from Njala University, where his thesis examined female students' participation in tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone. He also earned a Master of Education in Curriculum Development and a Bachelor of Education in Social Studies (History) from Njala University and Eastern Polytechnic (now Eastern Technical University), respectively.

As a prolific voice in African education, he has authored over 100 titles across global platforms including Amazon, SSRN, Policy Commons, and Right for Education. He is the visionary inventor of the ODUMZ Framework, a pioneering Pan-African curriculum innovation model designed to anchor modern education in equity, cultural relevance, and future-readiness. His professional footprint spans curriculum engineering, inclusive pedagogy, teacher training, and emerging thought leadership in artificial intelligence within African education.

His commitment to excellence has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Overall Best Author of the Year (2025) by Right for Education Africa and the All-Round Top Fellow award from Teach for Sierra Leone. He serves as an Editorial Board Member for multiple international peer-reviewed journals and remains active in global research networks, advocating for a humane, context-responsive approach to African educational reform.

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Editorial Board Member of multiple international peer-reviewed journals; Reviewer for SAGE Open, Frontiers in Education, Cogent Education, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, and other international journals; Active participant in educational policy research, curriculum development initiatives, academic conferences, and higher education reform activities across Africa.

1:Demographic Characteristics, Educational Background, and Challenges Faced by Female Undergraduate Students at Njala University, Sierra Leone," International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 

2. Dumbuya, Emmanuel "Gender Stereotypes and Female Students' Educational 
Experiences: A Multifaceted Analysis," International Journal of Emerging Technologies 

3. Dumbuya, Emmanuel "Gender Equality in Higher Education: A Framework for 
Enhancing Female Student Participation," International Journal of Emerging 
Technologies and Innovative Research, 

4. Dumbuya, Emmanuel "Exploring Female Students' Attitudes towards Education and Career Choices: A Comprehensive Analysis," International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 

5. Dumbuya, Emmanuel "Participation of Female Undergraduate Students at Njala 
University: An Analysis of Performance and Barriers
6. Dumbuya, E. (2024). Developing a framework for revising the curriculum to incorporate 
future skills such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and adaptability, while aligning 
with global standards. International Journal of Science and Research Archive. 

7. Dumbuya, E. (2024). Entrepreneurship education and skills-based curriculum: A strategy 
for economic empowerment in African education. International Journal of Science and 

8. Dumbuya, E. (2024). Integrating mental health support into secondary school curriculum 
in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and opportunities. International Journal of Science 
and Research Archive.
9. Dumbuya, E. (2024). Lifelong learning models for workforce readiness in emerging 
economies. International Journal of Science and Research Archive. 

10. Dumbuya, E. (2024). Personalized learning through artificial intelligence: Revolutionizing education. International Journal of Science and Research Archive. 

11. Dumbuya, E. (2024, December). Curriculum development for lifelong learning: Role of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The IUP Journal of Soft Skills,