Professor of Practice

Professors of Practice

Our Professors of Practice bring real-world experience straight into the classroom. With years of hands-on leadership in their fields, they help bridge the gap between theory and actual workplace success. They mentor students to navigate today’s fast-changing job market, ensuring our programs at James Hope University stay relevant, practical, and grounded in industry standard.

Dr. Precious Nene Ikem

BSc, MSc, PhD, CEng

Dr Precious Nene Ikem is a transportation infrastructure leader, researcher and educator whose work sits at the intersection of transportation planning, infrastructure governance, capital investment and public transportation delivery. Over nearly two decades, she has combined academic research with professional practice across transportation agencies, consulting and infrastructure advisory, bringing together research, policy and practice to address complex transportation challenges.