Dr. Yvonne Ndelle is a Program Manager and Research Associate at the Open African Innovation Research Network (Open AIR) at the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Yvonne Ndelle is a researcher and policy scholar whose work lies at the intersection of technology, governance, and development. Her research focuses on the governance of emerging technologies, agricultural data governance, public engagement, and the broader science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy landscape.
Before joining the Open AIR management team, she was a Queen Elizabeth Scholar and Postdoctoral Fellow with OpenAIR. She has extensive experience in research, grant, and program management, as well as knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and translating research into practical policy and development outcomes.
She supports the management of international research partnerships, coordinates large-scale collaborative projects, and contributes to policy engagement initiatives that strengthen links between research, practice, and decision-making. Her work is driven by a commitment to fostering inclusive approaches to innovation and sustainable development.
Dr. Yvonne Ndelle earned a PhD in Public Policy and a Master of Public Administration from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon.