University Research Centers

University Research Centers

Center for Strategic Leadership & Global Governance (CSLGG)

Research Content:

Global leadership models for 21st-century organizations
Policy reform, governance strategies, and anti-corruption frameworks
Diplomacy, international relations, and ethical leadership

Methodology:

Comparative policy analysis across governance systems
Case study method for leadership and ethics evaluation
Mixed-method research (quantitative surveys + qualitative interviews)
Action research with governments, NGOs, and international organizations

Center for Digital Theology & AI Ethics (CDTAIE)

Research Content:

Theology in the digital and AI age
Faith, ethics, and human dignity in technology adoption
Cyber ethics and interfaith dialogue on AI and transhumanism

Methodology:

Ethnographic research in digital faith communities
Textual and discourse analysis of theological and ethical literature
Participatory design research with AI developers and ethicists
Scenario-building for emerging technology ethics

Center for Global Sustainability & Climate Action (CGSCA)

Research Content:

Climate diplomacy and resilience strategies
Renewable energy transitions and green policy frameworks
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) innovations in business and governance

Methodology:

Longitudinal climate impact studies
Quantitative modeling of renewable energy adoption
Geospatial analysis using climate data and satellite imagery
Stakeholder participatory research for sustainable cities and communities

Center for Peacebuilding, Security & Diplomacy (CPSD)

Research Content:

Conflict resolution and resilience leadership
Cybersecurity, intelligence studies, and security strategy
Interfaith peacebuilding diplomacy and post-conflict reconstruction

Methodology:

Conflict mapping & analysis using qualitative fieldwork
Simulation modeling for security and diplomacy training
Narrative inquiry from post-conflict communities
Policy-oriented research with think tanks and security councils

Center for Innovative Pedagogy & Educational Leadership (CIPEL)

Research Content:

Learning sciences and adaptive education technologies
AI-driven digital platforms in education
Higher education policy reform and leadership strategies
Inclusive education and special needs pedagogy

Methodology:

Design-based research (DBR) for education technology innovation
Surveys and experimental studies in classroom settings
Comparative education analysis across regions and systems
Action research with schools, policymakers, and edtech developers

Center for Global Health & Development Innovation (CGHDI)

Research Content:

Digital health and predictive epidemiology
Global health policy, governance, and crisis leadership
Public health systems in developing nations

Methodology:

Epidemiological modeling and data-driven research
Community participatory research in healthcare systems
Policy review and health economics analysis
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for healthcare interventions

Center for Business, Innovation & Future Economies (CBIFE)

Research Content:

FinTech, RegTech, and digital economy strategies
Innovation ecosystems for global entrepreneurship
Global financial risk management and business futures

Methodology:

Case studies of emerging market innovations
Big data analysis for financial and business modeling
Entrepreneurship action research with startups and enterprises
Scenario planning for future economic disruptions

Center for Interdisciplinary Research & Knowledge Systems (CIRKS)

Research Content:

Transdisciplinary methodologies for complex problem-solving
AI-driven research analytics and integrated knowledge systems
New modes of collaborative knowledge creation

Methodology:

Meta-analysis across academic disciplines
Collaborative knowledge platforms and AI-assisted reviews
Cross-sectoral participatory workshops
Systems thinking and modeling for global problems