Research Fellow, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS).

Dr. Nicholas Odongo is an accomplished economist and public policy expert specializing in Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation (RSTI), science diplomacy, implementation science, governance, and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently serving as a Research Fellow at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), he contributes to the Science, Technology, Innovation, Knowledge, and Society (STIKS) programme. His work focuses on refining STI policy ecosystems, research frameworks, innovation value chains, and monitoring & evaluation systems, with a particular emphasis on the Science Granting Councils Initiative. ​

Dr. Odongo holds a B.A. in Economics from Moi University, an M.Sc. in Public Policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, and a Ph.D. in Policy Studies from Korea University. His research interests encompass governance reforms, participatory democracy, and the social impacts of innovation. He is also passionate about gender equality and youth empowerment. ​

With a career dedicated to impactful policy research, Dr. Odongo is committed to advancing evidence-based solutions for sustainable development in Africa.