Dr Nwanneka Ezechukwu

I joined the University of Sheffield in 2021. Before joining, I held academic roles at the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Birmingham City University.

I hold a PhD in law from the University of Nottingham. My thesis focused on consumer protection in innovative payment services, particularly mobile payments. I also hold an LLM (with distinction) in International Commercial Law from Cardiff University. I am also a first-class graduate of the Nigerian Law School, and I have been called to the Nigerian Bar.

My core research interest is in consumer law and policy. Currently, I focus on how regulatory mechanisms can be used to protect the interests of consumers in the face of rapidly changing technology. I am presently researching the regulation of innovative financial services and online platforms. With the former, while acknowledging the potential for innovative financial services to increase access to formal financial services, I argue that gaps in consumer regulatory frameworks could nullify any expected gains. With the latter, I contend that updated regulatory arrangements are needed to reflect platform providers' growing powers in influencing consumer decision-making and contracts.

I have a track record of producing high-quality research. My doctoral thesis was adjudged to be of high quality, and my PhD was awarded without corrections. I have also published with reputable peer-reviewed journals, including Legal Studies, The Journal of Business Law and the Journal of African Law.

To ensure that I deliver excellent teaching and supervision, I have completed a postgraduate certificate in higher education, and I am a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I have also completed a postgraduate research supervision course accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA). To improve the practical relevance of my research, I have also completed an advanced certificate in regulatory compliance with the International Compliance Association (ICA).