Kikachukwu has a Master’s in International Trade Law and a passion for legal research. She has built a career in Open Research and worked as an Open Research Assistant at Aston University. She now serves as the ORCA and Open Research Adviser at Leeds, where she champions the adoption of open research practices across disciplines. Kikachukwu has been instrumental in launching the Open Research Hub and fostering a local community of trainers. Beyond her professional work, she’s involved in international research networks, advocates for open research policies, and balances her career with a love for classical music, cooking, and reading.