Transformative Research & Networking

Transformative Research and Networking Group

Advancing transformative development for postcolonial Africa through quality research, international networking, and knowledge transformation

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About Us

About TRANG

The Transformative Research and Networking Group (TRANG) is a research and networking consortium comprising more than 100 scholars and junior scientists dedicated to the transformative development of postcolonial Africa.

Founded and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Aloysius Ngefac, TRANG promotes quality and collaborative research, networking and mobility of members for research purposes, and the transformation of local African knowledge and universal knowledge for Africa's development.

Our vision encompasses decolonizing the African mindset, identity construction and reconstruction, interdisciplinary research and collaboration, transforming African knowledge, and Africanizing universal knowledge to create transformative impact on the continent.

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Research Projects

Research Members

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Our Mission

Our Objectives & Mission

TRANG is dedicated to fostering international research collaboration, developing innovative methodologies, and creating sustainable networks that advance scientific knowledge across disciplines.

Quality Research

Advancing scientific knowledge through collaborative and rigorous research methodologies.

Networking & Mobility

Facilitating international collaboration and research mobility for members worldwide.

Transformative Development

Driving transformative development for postcolonial Africa through innovative research.

Decolonising Mindsets

Challenging colonial legacies and reconstructing African identity through scholarship.

Interdisciplinary Research

Fostering collaboration across disciplines for holistic solutions to complex problems.

Knowledge Transformation

Transforming African knowledge and Africanising universal knowledge for development.

Scholarships & Grants

Supporting members in securing international scholarships and research grants.

Publications

Promoting high-quality publications in internationally recognized journals and books.

Principal Members

Meet the leading researchers and professionals driving our mission forward

Prof. Dr. Aloysius Ngefac

General Coordinator

Professor of English language and linguistics at the University of Yaounde I, Cameroon. He has published numerous books and scientific articles, besides being a Humboldt Foundation fellow, a Fulbrighter and a DAAD fellow. His research...

Prof. Nol Alembong

Member

Professor of African Literature and Cultural Studies. Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Buea (August 2012 – August 2019), and Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Teaching, Professionalization and the Development...

Prof. Paul Zang Zang

Member

Professor of Sociolinguistics at the Department of French, University of Youndé I, Cameroon. Former Deputy Director at the Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences, Pan African University (PAUGHSS, African Union). As a fellow of...

Our Achievements

Celebrating milestones and recognitions that mark our journey of excellence

European Research Council Grant

Awarded €2.5M for climate analytics research project

1/15/2024

Nature Climate Change Publication

Breakthrough research on predictive climate modeling published

11/20/2023

DAAD Partnership Expansion

New collaboration agreements with 5 African universities

9/10/2023

1000+ Researchers Network

TRANG network reaches milestone of 1000 active researchers

8/5/2023