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Saif Ali Musa
- Associate Professor
- Ext: 5467
Fields of expert are Social Psychology and International Social Work (Humanitarian Studies )and its related issues of education, counseling, training, research, and intervention. I had received a Doctorate Degree on Human Development with emphasis on humanitarian assistance and international non-governmental organizations (International Social Work) research from Kyoto University (KU)- Japan in 2002. At KU, I was researching, from Social Psychology perspective (Group Dynamics), the relation between state and international NGOs, and to what extent this relation impacts and/or influences relief activities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Sudan. My broad experience in research at KU is coupled with a rich experience in supervising NGOs activities in Kosovo where I used to work with the United Nations Mission (UNMIK)- the Civil Administration in 2000-2001.
Education
- PH.D. Kyoto University-Japan M.A. Osaka City University- Japan B.A. University of Khartoum- Sudan
PH.D. Kyoto University-Japan M.A. Osaka City University- Japan B.A. University of Khartoum- Sudan
Experience
- 2015-2021 Sultan Qaboos University-College of Arts and Social Sciences Dept. of Sociology and Social work 2013-2015 Sudan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Education-Dept. of Psychology 2010-2013 Institute of Humanitarian Assistances &Cultural Studies (iHACS) Addis Abeba- Ethiopia- Management Director 2002-2010 United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)- College of Humanities and Social Sciences, joint position-Dept of Psychology & Dept. of Social work-Faculty Member
2015-2021 Sultan Qaboos University-College of Arts and Social Sciences Dept. of Sociology and Social work 2013-2015 Sudan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Education-Dept. of Psychology 2010-2013 Institute of Humanitarian Assistances &Cultural Studies (iHACS) Addis Abeba- Ethiopia- Management Director 2002-2010 United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)- College of Humanities and Social Sciences, joint position-Dept of Psychology & Dept. of Social work-Faculty Member
Teaching Area
- Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Social Psychology Introduction to Psychology Human Behaviour in Social Environment Psychosocial Counseling Research Methods in Social Sciences Critical thinking International Social work
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Social Psychology Introduction to Psychology Human Behaviour in Social Environment Psychosocial Counseling Research Methods in Social Sciences Critical thinking International Social work
Research
- Mental Health of Caregivers Humanitarian work Studies (international Social work) Volunteerism and NGO activities (Group Dynamic)
- Saif A. Musa (2019): The State Social Policy and Legitimacy of NGOs: A case Study of International NGOs operating in the Sudan. An article published in the proceedings of “International Conference on Social Policy in the Islamic World”. Tehran, Iran, 12-13 May 2018. Abdalla Hamid and Saif A. Musa (2017). The Mediating Effects of Coping Strategies on the Relationship between Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout in Professional Caregivers in the UAE. “ Journal of Mental Health”. Vol. 26 (1) : 28-37. Psychology Press: Taylor & Francis Group.UK. Saif A. Musa and Abd Allah Hamid (2010).“Darfur Crisis: Associated Mental Health Problems amongst Internally Displaced Women”. Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 5:120-130.2010. Taylor & Francis, Inc.USA. Abdalla Hamid and Saif A. Musa (2010). Mental health Problems amongst Internally Displaced Persons in Darfur. “ International Journal of Psychology”.Vol.45(4):278-285. Psychology Press: Taylor & Francis, Inc.USA. Saif A. Musa, Abdalla A. Hamid, Mohammed A. Alghorani, and Reem A (2009). “Humanitarian Work Practice and the Necessity for Academic Discipline”.“ International Journal of Academic Research”. Vol. 1(2):212-215. Progress Academic publish house, Azerbaijan. Saif A. Musa (2009). “Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress and Job Satisfaction amongst Social workers in the United Arab Emirates. ”.“ International Journal of Academic Research”. Vol. 1(2). Progress Academic publish House, Azerbaijan. Saif A. Musa and Abd Allah Hamid (2008). “Psychological problems among aid workers operating in Darfur. " International Journal of Social Behaviour and Personality”. New Zealand, Vol. 36- issue 4, 2008. Saif Ali Musa (2008) “NGO Continuum: An Evaluation of the Nature And Activities of Non- Governmental organizations Journal Of Science &Technology. Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan, Vol.(1) 2008. Saif Ali Musa (2002) “Analysis of NGO Activities for Resolving Malnutrition among Children in Internally Displaced Person Camps in Khartoum State, Sudan” Bulletin of Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies”. Vol. 11, 35-56, 2002. Kyoto University, Japan.
Mental Health of Caregivers Humanitarian work Studies (international Social work) Volunteerism and NGO activities (Group Dynamic)
Saif A. Musa (2019): The State Social Policy and Legitimacy of NGOs: A case Study of International NGOs operating in the Sudan. An article published in the proceedings of “International Conference on Social Policy in the Islamic World”. Tehran, Iran, 12-13 May 2018. Abdalla Hamid and Saif A. Musa (2017). The Mediating Effects of Coping Strategies on the Relationship between Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout in Professional Caregivers in the UAE. “ Journal of Mental Health”. Vol. 26 (1) : 28-37. Psychology Press: Taylor & Francis Group.UK. Saif A. Musa and Abd Allah Hamid (2010).“Darfur Crisis: Associated Mental Health Problems amongst Internally Displaced Women”. Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 5:120-130.2010. Taylor & Francis, Inc.USA. Abdalla Hamid and Saif A. Musa (2010). Mental health Problems amongst Internally Displaced Persons in Darfur. “ International Journal of Psychology”.Vol.45(4):278-285. Psychology Press: Taylor & Francis, Inc.USA. Saif A. Musa, Abdalla A. Hamid, Mohammed A. Alghorani, and Reem A (2009). “Humanitarian Work Practice and the Necessity for Academic Discipline”.“ International Journal of Academic Research”. Vol. 1(2):212-215. Progress Academic publish house, Azerbaijan. Saif A. Musa (2009). “Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress and Job Satisfaction amongst Social workers in the United Arab Emirates. ”.“ International Journal of Academic Research”. Vol. 1(2). Progress Academic publish House, Azerbaijan. Saif A. Musa and Abd Allah Hamid (2008). “Psychological problems among aid workers operating in Darfur. " International Journal of Social Behaviour and Personality”. New Zealand, Vol. 36- issue 4, 2008. Saif Ali Musa (2008) “NGO Continuum: An Evaluation of the Nature And Activities of Non- Governmental organizations Journal Of Science &Technology. Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan, Vol.(1) 2008. Saif Ali Musa (2002) “Analysis of NGO Activities for Resolving Malnutrition among Children in Internally Displaced Person Camps in Khartoum State, Sudan” Bulletin of Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies”. Vol. 11, 35-56, 2002. Kyoto University, Japan.
Conference Presentation
- Early Retirement Impacts on Mental Health Wellbeing and Social Adjustment in Sultanate of Oman". Paper presented at “the 9th International Conference on Social Work, in Health and Mental Health”. The University of York, UK. From 22nd to 26th July 2019. "A Study of the Legal Framework and Regulatory Processes for International NGOs Operating in the Sudan": PARIS International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Education" (SSHE-2017), Paris-France, 27-28 April 2017. "Darfur Crisis: Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and coping strategies among elderly internally displaced persons in Darfur" paper presented in the Second World Conference on Humanitarian Studies (WCHS) at Tufts University, Medford, MA- USA, June 02-5th 2011 "Darfur Crisis: Associated Mental health Problems amongst Internally Displaced Women.” Paper presented in the 3rd International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010. Davos, Switzerland, 30 May to 3rd June 2010. "Humanitarian Work Practice: The Missed Link between the Profession and Academia." Paper presented in the World Conference of Humanitarian Studies(WCHS)". Groningen, the Netherlands, 4-7 February 2009. “Relief Operations in Darfur: Associated Psychological Problems among Aid Workers” Paper presented in the 12th annual conference of Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Washington D.C, USA, January 2008 “The Impact of Relations Between NGOs and Governmental Institutions on Relief Activities: A Case Study of Malnourished Children in Internally Displaced Person Camps in the Sudan” paper presented in the 1st annual conference of Sudanese Psychology Association, Khartoum, Sudan, August 2003.
Early Retirement Impacts on Mental Health Wellbeing and Social Adjustment in Sultanate of Oman". Paper presented at “the 9th International Conference on Social Work, in Health and Mental Health”. The University of York, UK. From 22nd to 26th July 2019. "A Study of the Legal Framework and Regulatory Processes for International NGOs Operating in the Sudan": PARIS International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Education" (SSHE-2017), Paris-France, 27-28 April 2017. "Darfur Crisis: Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and coping strategies among elderly internally displaced persons in Darfur" paper presented in the Second World Conference on Humanitarian Studies (WCHS) at Tufts University, Medford, MA- USA, June 02-5th 2011 "Darfur Crisis: Associated Mental health Problems amongst Internally Displaced Women.” Paper presented in the 3rd International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010. Davos, Switzerland, 30 May to 3rd June 2010. "Humanitarian Work Practice: The Missed Link between the Profession and Academia." Paper presented in the World Conference of Humanitarian Studies(WCHS)". Groningen, the Netherlands, 4-7 February 2009. “Relief Operations in Darfur: Associated Psychological Problems among Aid Workers” Paper presented in the 12th annual conference of Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Washington D.C, USA, January 2008 “The Impact of Relations Between NGOs and Governmental Institutions on Relief Activities: A Case Study of Malnourished Children in Internally Displaced Person Camps in the Sudan” paper presented in the 1st annual conference of Sudanese Psychology Association, Khartoum, Sudan, August 2003.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Fellowship: Salzburg Global Seminar (session 455) titled: Peace-Making and Peace- Building: Securing the Contribution of Women and Civil Society. Sept. 2008, Austria Awards: Research Project Award for the best Individual-Grant Research at the 10th Annual UAEU Research Conference (ARC). Alain, the United Arab Emirates, 13-16 April, 2009. Scholarship: The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports (MONBUSHO) Scholarship for seven years: one year as a Non-degree Research Student, two years during the M.A course at Osaka City University, and four years during the Ph.D. Course, at Kyoto University- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies- Japan. Academic: Honor degree, awarded to undergraduate students who achieve excellent academic records, after completing special courses for an additional academic year (1990-1991), University of Khartoum-Sudan.
- 2022-Present American Psychological Association (APA)-USA 2009-Present Middle East & North Africa Association of Institutional Research (MENA-AIR) 2009- Present International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA) 2008-Present Salzburg Global Seminar Network (session 445) 2007 -2010 Society for Social Work and Research- USA 2003- Present Humanitarian Practice Network-UK 2001-2003 International Society of Volunteer Studies in Japan