Abdou Diouf

Abdou Diouf is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, from Senegal. His research explores how African heritage has been shaped by global historical processes and engages with contemporary cultural realities. Drawing on training in psychology, Islamic studies, and social and political philosophy, Abdou centers Africa in interdisciplinary inquiry and aims to develop critical approaches to heritage that highlight the continent’s active role in broader global transformations.

Academic Background

• M.A., Islamic Sufism, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey
• M.A., Political and Social Philosophy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Doha, Qatar
• B.A., Psychology, International University of Africa, Khartoum, Sudan

Professional Experience

• Research and Teaching Assistant, Ibn Haldun University, Turkey

Publications and Contributions

• 2024: African Ethics and the Question of Environment
• 2021: Muridiyya: A Revivalist Sufi Order in Senegal

In Their Own Words

“My graduate experience here has challenged me to think critically while also reconsidering established assumptions. The intellectual rigor and depth of scholarly engagement have exceeded my expectations and have significantly shaped my academic development.”