Profile
Osinachi F. Ajoku is a candidate for the Ph.D. in oceanography with a concentration in climate science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. His research focuses on the impact that biomass burning produced aerosols pose on the West African monsoon. Osinachi is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, San Diego Fellowship and the Global Policy and Strategy Science Policy Fellowship. As well, he received a Bachelor of Science in geology from California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he was a member of the Louis Stokes-Alliance for Minority Participation program. Osinachi is very passionate in mentoring younger students towards attaining graduate degrees. He has worked as a Summer Training Academy for Research Success (STARS) mentor as well as given guest lectures for organizations focused on inspiring students from underrepresented communities. Beyond the classroom, he has served as the Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Graduate Student association. Ultimately, Osinachi strives to use his education at the intersection of science and policy with the hopes of condoning in diplomatic work.
