Office of Research & Knowledge Exchange
Fostering interdisciplinary research, scholarly excellence, and impactful partnerships across humanities, sciences, social sciences, health, and business.
Research Centers
& Institutes
Vibrant hubs of excellence — driving interdisciplinary research, global collaboration, and colorful innovation.
Institute for Public Health & Well-being
Community health, disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and policy research in low-resource settings.
Center for Economic & Social Research
Poverty, labor markets, gender equality, migration, and social protection — data-driven insights for policy.
Climate Resilience & Sustainability Hub
Climate adaptation, renewable energy, water security, biodiversity, and environmental governance.
Digital Innovation & Policy Lab
AI ethics, ICT4D, digital inclusion, e-governance, and future-tech policy research.
Institute for Somali Studies & Cultural Heritage
Oral traditions, linguistics, history, and digital preservation of cultural heritage.
Center for Educational Research & Innovation
Curriculum design, teacher training, EdTech, inclusive education, and lifelong learning.
Each center is powered by dedicated faculty, vibrant facilities, and global networks 🌍
Research Centers
& Institutes
Vibrant hubs of excellence — driving interdisciplinary research, global collaboration, and colorful innovation.
Institute for Public Health & Well-being
Community health, disease prevention, health systems strengthening, and policy research in low-resource settings.
Center for Economic & Social Research
Poverty, labor markets, gender equality, migration, and social protection — data-driven insights for policy.
Climate Resilience & Sustainability Hub
Climate adaptation, renewable energy, water security, biodiversity, and environmental governance.
Digital Innovation & Policy Lab
AI ethics, ICT4D, digital inclusion, e-governance, and future-tech policy research.
Institute for Somali Studies & Cultural Heritage
Oral traditions, linguistics, history, and digital preservation of cultural heritage.
Center for Educational Research & Innovation
Curriculum design, teacher training, EdTech, inclusive education, and lifelong learning.
Each center is powered by dedicated faculty, vibrant facilities, and global networks 🌍
Featured Projects
Groundbreaking initiatives tackling real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration.
AI-Powered Early Warning System for Drought Prediction
Leveraging satellite data and deep learning to predict drought patterns in the Horn of Africa. In partnership with UNDP and regional meteorological agencies.
CyberSafe Somalia – National Cybersecurity Framework
Developing a national cybersecurity strategy, threat intelligence platform, and capacity building for public institutions and critical infrastructure.
Digital Health Records Interoperability for Rural Clinics
Open-source FHIR-based platform enabling secure health data exchange in low-resource settings. Deployed in 12 clinics.
Smart Agriculture Analytics Platform
IoT-based soil monitoring and yield prediction using machine learning for Somali farmers, increasing crop resilience.
Featured Researchers
East Africa University (Puntland) faculty driving impactful research across disciplines.
Mohamud Isse Yusuf
Political Science · EAU Qardho
"Factors Influencing Voting Decisions: A Comprehensive Study in Badhan, Eyl, and Qardho Districts of Puntland"
A. Mohamud
Economics · EAU Garowe
"Unlocking the Puzzle: Exploring the Declining Interest in Economics among Faculty and Students at East Africa University’s Garowe Campus"
Ahmed A. Elmi
Biology / Zoology
"Scorpions of the Horn of Africa (Arachnida: Scorpiones). Part XXXVIII. Parabuthus puntlandus sp. n. from Somalia (Puntland)"
Co-authors: F. Kovarik, F. Stahlavsky, P. Starha
Ahmed A. Elmi
Animal Science
"Foraging behavior and dietary preferences of camels (Camelus dromedarius) in arid rangelands of Puntland"
Prof. Abdisalam ISSA - SALWE
Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Leadership in higher education transformation and quality assurance across East Africa University.
Jamila A. Hassan
Public Health · EAU Bosaso
"Maternal health service utilization in rural Puntland: Barriers and enablers"