Lyudmyla Tsykalova, Ph.D.

Dr. Lyudmyla Tsykalova is a research assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. She is a passionate scholar committed to enhancing human well-being and driving community development. Her expertise is at the intersection of project management and research, primarily focusing on addressing societal issues such as the environmental engagement, well-being of vulnerable populations, food and energy security.

Dr. Tsykalova is Ukrainian, speaks four languages, holds a doctoral degree in International Family and Community Studies from Clemson University, and has three masters in the fields related to international economics and development.

She has years of experience cultivating partnerships and management of local projects and international strategic initiatives with universities, NGOs, and intergovernmental organizations in the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and the US. Rooted in her commitment to empowering communities, her expertise bridges research and leadership, making her an invaluable asset to initiatives driving transformative progress.