Dr. Pauline Nelima Liru is a Lecturer at the University of Nairobi within the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and African Women Studies. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, completed in 2020 through the PANGeA (Partnership for Africa’s Next Generation of Academics) network. Her academic foundation also includes a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, both obtained from the University of Nairobi.

Within the department, Dr. Liru is recognized as an expert in sociology and social anthropology, seamlessly integrating specialized teaching with rigorous academic research. Her scholarly work focuses on the intersections of climate change, sustainable livelihoods, gender, resilience, environmental sociology, and social transformation, areas in which she continues to contribute through academic publications, policy-oriented research outputs, and public scholarship.

In addition to her research contributions, Dr. Liru is an active and dedicated educator, teaching courses such as Deviant Behaviour, Gerontology, and Comparative Sociology. Her professional engagement extends to international academic forums, where she has presented papers on ethically grounded concepts of democracy and social ethics. Through her continued affiliation with the PANGeA network, she collaborates with a diverse community of African scholars to address contemporary social challenges across the continent.