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Hello! This is Abdurraouf Elakder, Ph.D.

Highly analytical expert in Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Political Economy with a keen interest in Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. Excel in curriculum development, innovative instructional delivery, coordinating academic programs, leading high-quality research efforts, and assessing learning outcomes across the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Skilled in analyzing political systems and behavior, identifying patterns and disparities across regions, and exploring the interactions between global actors and regional dynamics with a focus on conflict, cooperation, and foreign policy. Proficient in qualitative research methods and the application of descriptive statistical techniques. Able to gather, analyze, and present social science data and conduct comprehensive literature reviews. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Political Scientist
Regional Expertise
Middle East  |  North Africa  |  United States

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE
People Working in Open Office
2015

Assistant

Communication Department Office
Brevard County, Florida

Delivered vital support to the Director of the Communication Department Office in Brevard County, Florida.

 

Attended weekly meetings with county commissioners and demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and gaining valuable experience. 2015.

2009

Public Administration Instructor

Department of Political Science at University of Tripoli – Tripoli, Libya

Acted as an assistant to the department director for one semester, then taught the Principles of Public Administration to undergraduate students for another semester.

Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on various topics in political science.

Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, discussing with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

2008

Coordinator

Department of Political Science at University of Tripoli – Tripoli, Libya

Created effective communication and provided teacher support to improve the learning experience. 

Establish effective communication and support to students in the registration phase and guide them on the sequencing system of study materials and coordination regarding the scheduling of exams and their dates.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION
Graduates Holding Diplomas
 2023

Ph.D. in International Politics and Political Science

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California
2019

MA in International Politics and Political Science

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California

Major: Comparative Politics

Minor: International politics

2016 – 2017

Ph.D. Student in Comparative Politics and Public Administration

Southern Illinois University
(Transferred to Claremont Graduate University)
Carbondale Illinois
2014

Master in Political Science Focus on Comparative Politics and International Relations

Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
2007

Bachelor’s in Political Science

(First Rank Student)

The University of Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya

CERTIFICATIONS

EXPERTISE
Adult Students
2021

Human Rights certificate in human rights consulting

US Institute of Diplomacy
Washington, DC
CESL Institute SIUC
Carbondale, Illinois

English for Graduate Studies & American Culture

2015
2011

Completing Advanced English Language Level

WESL Institute WIU
Macomb, Illinois

SKILLS

SKILLS
Clicking on a Tablet

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

COMPARATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

SURVEY INSTRUMENTATION

CASE STUDIES

CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

CONTACT

CONTACT ME

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