Professor Muyiwa Oyinlola

Job: Director of IESD and Professor of Innovation for Sustainable Development

Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Media

School/department: School of Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainability

Research group(s): Institute of Energy & Sustainable Development (IESD)

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E: muyiwa.oyinlola@dmu.ac.uk

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Personal profile

Muyiwa is a Professor of Innovation for Sustainable Development, a Chartered Engineer and Director of the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development. Prof Oyinlola is passionate about and committed to bringing positive change to the African continent. He has a strong track record of facilitating collaboration among appropriate stakeholders, co-creating sustainable interventions, and providing support in the development of home-grown solutions to African challenges.

Muyiwa has led multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary, international consortia in drafting, winning, and successfully executing research projects cumulatively worth over £5 million. Previous projects have been in areas such as Sustainable Waste Management, Sustainable Built Environment, Digital Transformation, Building Capacity of youths, and improving energy access. Prof Oyinlola consistently collaborates with transdisciplinary teams to ensure that project outcomes are interdisciplinary and encompass both technical and social factors. He places particular emphasis on identifying and integrating socio-cultural considerations required for the long-term success of projects in low- and middle-income countries.

Muyiwa has over 50 peer reviewed academic publications covering a wide remit. Prof Oyinlola holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Kingston University, an MA in Education Practice from 制服无码 and a PhD in Engineering from the University of Warwick. Prof Oyinlola is a member of several professional bodies

Research group affiliations

Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development

Publications and outputs

dc.title: Organising for Circularity: An Empirical Analysis of Project Organising and the Development of Circular Economy Firm Capabilities dc.contributor.author: Ambituuni, Ambisisi; Sunmola, Hakeem; Tyllianakis, Emmanouil; Kolade, Oluwaseun; Abolfathi, Soroush; Oyinlola, M. A. dc.description.abstract: Firms pursue the circular economy (CE) by using projects as organisational forms. However, the transformative role of project organising (PO) in developing circular firm capabilities (FC) remains underexplored. In this study, we examine the effects of PO on the development of critical circular FC in CE鈥恇ased firms. We draw on primary data from a survey of 227 project professionals, managers and business owners from CE鈥恇ased firms and apply structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse our data. We find that PO supports the combined development of FC including circular organisational routines (OR), eco鈥恑nnovation capabilities (EC), strategic agility (SA) and dynamic capabilities (DC). We also find that the combined effect of these FC positively enhances the environmental and economic performance of the firms. The study advances theoretical understanding by empirically demonstrating the enabling role of PO in developing circular FC and the role of FC in providing superior performance in CE鈥恇ased firms. We recommend that managers adopt projects as a deliberate organising form to enhance the FC critical to CE鈥恇ased firm performance. dc.description: open access article GB-GOV-1鈥�30012.
dc.title: A behavioural risk perspective to plastic waste management: insights from Nigerian SMEs dc.contributor.author: Tyllianakis, Emmanouil; Kolade, Oluwaseun; Ambituuni, Ambisisi; Ogunde, Olawunmi; Oyinlola, M. A.; Abolfathi, Soroush dc.description.abstract: A transition to a Circular Economy (CE) is intrinsically connected to the perceived risk of moving away from the status quo of the extract-use-discard model. This study examines how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) perceive and respond the multi-dimensional risk from plastic waste mismanagement (PWM). Such risk is approximated and analysed using two different behaviour theories, the Expected Utility Theory and Protection Motivation Theory in a survey amongst 242 managers in Nigerian SMEs examining the endogenous relationship between perceived impact of PWM and perceived effectiveness in addressing it. Results indicate that plastic waste is considered as low to medium risk in the country. Perceived effectiveness to deal with PWM is correlated with perceived impact from PWM, confirming the endogenous relationship. As Nigerian firms seem to prefer low-cost and low-commitment actions to deal with PWM such as investing in local packaging materials, focusing on promotional and educational campaigns might move the needle in adopting CE practices. dc.description: open access article
dc.title: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Nigerian Universities dc.contributor.author: Oyinlola, M. A.; Adefila, Arinola; Okoya, Silifat Abimbola; Kolade, Oluwaseun; Babaremu, Kunle; Ajala, Olubunmi; Tijani, Bosun; Akinlabi, Esther dc.description.abstract: The circular economy (CE) within the automotive industry has attracted the attention of business leaders, policymakers, and scholars in recognition of the negative impacts of the linear economy of 鈥榯ake, make, dispose鈥�. In many developing countries, the absence of manufacturers and their approved service providers means that the automotive CE largely depend on informal micro-level CE business actors. These business actors are mostly clustered in networked mechanic villages and provide micro-level CE business opportunities. However, their micro-level CE practices and business potentials has not been explored in the literature. This paper addresses this important gap by drawing on Network Theory to show how the network CE practices of these business actors contribute to waste reduction, resource conservation, and CE eco-innovation. We also show a missing connection between the CE practices of these business actors and existing network business models that can be exploited for their benefit. We discuss our contribution in the context of the nuanced characteristics of the micro-level CE practices and business potentials that emerge from the network of these business actors. Finally, we recommend that automotive industry CE policies focus on integrating the practices of these informal micro-level CE business actors with macro and meso-level approaches.
dc.title: Optimizing the configuration of external fins of solar receiver tubes for the solar parabolic trough collector dc.contributor.author: Limboonruang, Teerapath; Oyinlola, M. A.; Harmanto, Dani; Phunapai, Nittalin dc.description.abstract: This paper aims to present a numerical study that aims to enhance the thermal efficiency of externally finned solar absorber tubes for use in the solar parabolic trough collector (SPTC). Compared to the internal finned tube, the external finned radiation absorber tube boasts an improved geometry and a simple and straightforward manufacturing process. This numerical study investigated seven absorber tube models with different finned tube characteristics. The absorber tubes, made of copper with an inner diameter of 8 mm, pitch distances of 3.63, 3.18, and 2.28 mm, and fin diameters of 22 and 32 mm, were used for comparison. A parabolic trough system with the solar absorber tube positioned at the focal point was designed and constructed to validate the model and determine thermal efficiency. These experiments used water as a heat transfer fluid, with flow rates ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 L per minute (LPM). The results show that externally finned absorber tubes are much more thermal efficiency than smooth tubes at all flow rates. Efficiency goes up as the number of fins increases. Additionally, the research found that the size of the fin diameter affects heat transfer, with finned tubes having smaller fin diameters providing higher thermal efficiency than those with larger fin diameters. The finned absorber tube, with a fin pitch of 2.28 mm and a fin diameter of 22 mm, achieved a maximum temperature rise of 9.60 掳C and a thermal efficiency of 58.66 % at a flow rate of 1.0 LPM. This represents an increase of approximately 38 % and 41 %, respectively, compared to a smooth tube at the same flow rate. Additionally, it demonstrates an approximately 10 % improvement in thermal efficiency when compared to a tube with a diameter of 32 mm. The study also demonstrated the accuracy of numerical analysis, which is beneficial for shortening the design and validating prototype development. dc.description: open access article
dc.title: Mechanic Village Business Networks and Circular Economy Practices in the Automotive Industry dc.contributor.author: Ambituuni, Ambisisi; Oyinlola, M. A.; Ajala, Olubunmi; Helen, Sule; Esfahbodi, Ali; Darrow, Devon dc.description.abstract: The circular economy (CE) within the automotive industry has attracted the attention of business leaders, policymakers, and scholars in recognition of the negative impacts of the linear economy of 鈥榯ake, make, dispose鈥�. In many developing countries, the absence of manufacturers and their approved service providers means that the automotive CE largely depend on informal micro-level CE business actors. These business actors are mostly clustered in networked mechanic villages and provide micro-level CE business opportunities. However, their micro-level CE practices and business potentials has not been explored in the literature. This paper addresses this important gap by drawing on Network Theory to show how the network CE practices of these business actors contribute to waste reduction, resource conservation, and CE eco-innovation. We also show a missing connection between the CE practices of these business actors and existing network business models that can be exploited for their benefit. We discuss our contribution in the context of the nuanced characteristics of the micro-level CE practices and business potentials that emerge from the network of these business actors. Finally, we recommend that automotive industry CE policies focus on integrating the practices of these informal micro-level CE business actors with macro and meso-level approaches. dc.description: open access article
dc.title: Building Capacity for Circular Economy Transitions: Exploring Knowledge of 3D Printing in Nigerian Universities dc.contributor.author: Okoya, Silifat Abimbola; Kolade, Oluwaseun; Ajala, Olubunmi; Oyinlola, M. A. dc.description.abstract: The circular plastic economy offers a promising pathway toward sustainable resource management, but its adoption in developing contexts, particularly in Nigeria, remains underexplored. This chapter examines the capacity of Nigerian universities to drive the transition to a circular plastic economy through the integration of 3D printing technologies. By investigating the relationship between students鈥� knowledge of the plastic waste problem, their understanding of 3D printing and sub-technologies such as Filtech, and their engagement in plastic waste management actions, the chapter provides critical insights into this emerging field. Using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyse data collected from 151 university students, the findings highlight the statistically significant role of knowledge in influencing plastic waste management actions. However, the results reveal that 3D printing technologies and their sub-technologies have not yet significantly impacted plastic waste management, suggesting systemic gaps in infrastructure, policy, and institutional capacity. The chapter underscores the importance of universities as hubs of innovation, advocating for targeted investments in infrastructure, curricula, and policies to enhance capacity in 3D printing technologies. These measures are critical for fostering sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in resource-constrained settings. The chapter concludes with recommendations for multi-sectoral partnerships and international support to bridge identified gaps and position Nigerian universities as leaders in sustainability and the circular plastic economy.
dc.title: Assessing the determinants of participation in the circular plastic economy by Nigerian students dc.contributor.author: Okoya, Silifat Abimbola; Oyinlola, M. A.; Ajala, Olubunmi; Kolade, Oluwaseun; Adefila, Arinola; Akinlabi, Esther dc.description.abstract: Purpose This study aims to address the critical subject of building capacity for the circular economy in the global south. It complements the literature by providing information on the role of higher education institutions in developing skills for the circular plastic economy. Design/methodology/approach This study used a mixed method approach drawing on reflective analysis on qualitative data from 5 focus groups and 12 semi-structured interviews, and structural equation modelling of quantitative data from 151 students across 4 Nigerian Universities. Findings The results indicate that Nigerian university students are more likely to participate in the circular plastic economy through a high prominence of soft power features such as increased awareness, inspiration, idea generation, encouragement and capacity building. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of this study is with the sample. A larger data set, including other tertiary institutions such as private universities, polytechnics and schools of vocational studies, would strengthen the results. Practical implications The study underlines the importance of targeted policy interventions and pedagogic innovations to drive awareness and knowledge building among Nigeria鈥檚 youth population. Originality/value This study makes a novel contribution by using empirical evidence to determine the predictors of student participation in the circular plastic economy. This understanding is important for the development and implementation of appropriate policies that promote participation in the circular plastic economy. Furthermore, given the typical youthful age bracket of university students, any plans to achieve a systemic shift in the plastic value chain must involve the young generation.
dc.title: Catalysing Environmental Action: a Governance Framework for Enhancing Individual Participation in Sub-Saharan Africa鈥檚 Plastic Circular Economy dc.contributor.author: Ambituuni, Ambisisi; Ajala, Olubunmi; Schroeder, Patrick; Oyinlola, M. A. dc.description.abstract: Plastic waste poses a significant challenge to achieving sustainable production and consumption of resources, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where effective governance and waste management systems are lacking. In this paper, we develop an empirical understanding of the influence of public governance system on promoting circular economy (CE) for plastic actions among individuals. Through a survey of 1475 participants across five sub-Saharan African countries, we tested five hypotheses drawing on New Governance Theory and CE Action Recipe to explore the relationship between governance and individual鈥檚 actions supporting CE for plastic. We found that a governance system that supports CE practices and exhibits governance efficiency is positively associated with individuals鈥� actions supporting CE for plastic. The awareness of government policies, laws and regulations, institutions, processes, and programmes have a significant impact on individuals鈥� engagement in plastic circularity practices. The paper鈥檚 theoretical and governance implications highlight the relevance of public governance in shaping action towards a CE for plastic at the individual level. dc.description: open access article
dc.title: The environment for a digitally enabled circular plastics economy in Africa: lessons from cross-sectional stakeholder engagements dc.contributor.author: Oyinlola, M. A.; Kolade, Oluwaseun; Schr枚der, Patrick; Odumuyiwa, Victor; Rawn, Barry; Wakunuma, Kutoma; Sharifi, Soroosh; Lendelvo, Selma; Akanmu, Ifeoluwa; Whitehead, Timothy; Mtonga, Radhia; Tijani, Bosun; Abolfathi, Soroush dc.description.abstract: Purpose This paper aims to provide insights into the environment needed for advancing a digitally enabled circular plastic economy in Africa. It explores important technical and social paradigms for the transition. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted an interpretivist paradigm, drawing on thematic analysis on qualitative data from an inter-sectoral engagement with 69 circular economy stakeholders across the continent. Findings The results shows that, while substantial progress has been made with regard to the development and deployment of niche innovations in Africa, the overall progress of circular plastic economy is slowed due to relatively minimal changes at the regime levels as well as pressures from the exogenous landscape. The study highlights that regime changes are crucial for disrupting the entrenched linear plastic economy in developing countries, which is supported by significant sunk investment and corporate state capture. Research limitations/implications The main limitation of this study is with the sample as it uses data collected from five countries. Therefore, while it offers a panoramic view of multi-level synergy of actors and sectors across African countries, it is limited in its scope and ability to illuminate country-specific nuances and peculiarities. Practical implications The study underlines the importance of policy innovations and regulatory changes in order for technologies to have a meaningful contribution to the transition to a circular plastic economy. Originality/value The study makes an important theoretical contribution by using empirical evidence from various African regions to articulate the critical importance of the regime dimension in accelerating the circular economy transition in general, and the circular plastic economy in particular, in Africa. dc.description: The file attached to this record is the author's final peer reviewed version. The Publisher's final version can be found by following the DOI link.
dc.title: Towards maximum cost-effectiveness: multi-objective design optimisation of insulating glass flat-plate collectors dc.contributor.author: Summ, Thorsten; Oyinlola, M. A.; Khattak, Sanober; Ehrenwirth, Mathias; Trinkl, Christoph; Z枚rner, Wilfried dc.description.abstract: A significant challenge in the advancement of solar thermal heating systems lies in the unexplored techno-economic potential of insulating glass flat-plate collectors. These collectors are constructed in accordance with the specifications of standard insulating glass units and have emerged over the past decade as a promising design concept for enhancing the cost-effectiveness of solar thermal systems. However, substantial findings regarding the techno-economic viability of their production are still pending. The aim of this paper is to optimise insulating glass collector designs for solar district heating applications by identifying key design parameters that maximise cost-effectiveness. This study employed a five-stage methodology. It included thermo-hydraulic collector modelling using MATLAB/Simscape and the CARNOT Toolbox. The model was validated against experimental performance tests. A Latin hypercube computational design with 250,000 samples was set up to train supervised machine learning metamodels and perform a multi-objective optimisation using an elitist genetic algorithm. The study identified the argon concentration, collector length, and width as critical parameters influencing efficiency. Larger, thinner collectors demonstrated superior performance due to reduced convective losses and increased aperture-to-surface ratios. The optimisation revealed that the insulating glass collectors could achieve a 7.7 percentage point increase in efficiency, a 19.4鈥�% reduction in material cost, and a 14.5鈥�% decrease in weight compared to market-available flat-plate collectors. However, the direct economic comparison was not considered strong in evidence due to a lack of economic data from technology providers. The most cost-effective designs featured an argon concentration of 99鈥�%, sealing thickness of 31.2鈥痬m, and a glazing thickness of 4.1鈥痬m, and 4.5鈥痬m, while collector length and width varied more significantly. The research findings indicate the techno-economic potential of insulating glass collectors, demonstrating their ability to outperform conventional flat-plate collectors in terms of cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Future studies should focus on producing and testing larger modules and incorporating production costs to fully realise their potential for solar district heating applications. This study provides valuable guidelines for IGU designers and producers aiming to develop cost-effective and efficient solar thermal collectors for district heating systems. dc.description: open access article

Research interests/expertise

Sustainable Development
Innovation
Circular Economy
Engineering for sustainable development
Plastic Waste Management in LMICs
Heat transfer
Energy in emerging economies
Sustainable energy
Transdisicplinary for International Development

Areas of teaching

Energy Engineering
Thermodynamics
Heat transfer
Fluid dynamics
Renewable energy

Qualifications

PhD Heat Transfer in Solar Absorber Plates with Micro-Channels, University of Warwick, 2012-2015

MA Education Practice,

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering, Kingston University, London, 2010-2011

BEng Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello Univeristy, Zaria, 2002-2008

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ENGD2101 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

ENGT5141 Advanced Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Membership of professional associations and societies

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Energy Institute

Professional licences and certificates

Chartered Engineer

Projects

Wealth from Waste: Value added products for Chennai Waste Pickers

The aim of the project is to assess the feasibility of using local skills and materials to transform waste plastics into filaments for 3D printing, which is identified as a high value item. This study will document the current waste materials available, and current applications for processing waste plastic and creating 3D print material. This research would set the groundwork for future studies and enable the development of new circular economy business models, underpinned with novel technological innovation.

The project explores utilizing up-cycled and locally engineered materials to design affordable, self-sufficient homes for low income communities. The research aims to establish scientific methods to co-design a self-sufficient home, integrated with inhouse-electricity generation, in-house-water-purification system, earthquake resistant foundation and walls as well as ensuring it is socially acceptable within the community. Therefore the project addresses 3 of the United Nations goals for sustainable development.

Goal 6- clean water and sanitation

Goal 7- Affordable and clean energy

Goal 11- sustainable cities and communities,

Conference attendance

1. Oyinlola , M.A. and Shire, G.S.F. (2016) Heat Transfer in Low Reynolds Number Flows Through Miniaturized Channels. The 12th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (HEFAT2016), Malaga, Spain

2. The 5th international conference on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Microscale (HTFFM V), 22-26 April 2014, Marseille, France. Analysis of temperature distribution in absorber plates with microchannels. Oyinlola, M.A., Shire, G.S.F. and Moss, R. W. (2014) Oral Presentation (Peer Reviewed)

3. The 10th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (HEFAT2014), 14 - 16 July 2014, Orlando, USA. Investigating the effects of channel aspect ratio on fluid flow and heat transfer in absorber plates with minichannels. Oyinlola , M.A., Shire, G.S.F. , Moss, R. W. and Khaliji Oskouei, M (2014). Oral Presentation (Peer Reviewed)

4. The 13th UK Heat Transfer Conference (UKHTC), 2- 3 September 2013, London, UK. Investigating Heat transfer in Absorber plates with mini channels. Oyinlola, M.A. and Shire, G.S.F. (2013). Oral presentation (Peer Reviewed).

Current research students

Celine Ilo - Development of an optimization model for a digitally enabled Circular Plastics Economy (CPE) in Africa. October 2022 - Date

Teerapath Limboonruang - Optimizing heat transfer in a solar parabolic trough collector absorber. January 2022 - Date

Thorsten Summ - Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Cost-Optimised Large-Area Insulated Glass Flat-Plate Solar Thermal Collector October 2020 - Date

Huraira Umar Baba - Compressed Earth Block as a Sustainable Building Material: Challenges Confronting Its Use for Mass Urban Housing in Nigeria. January 2020 - Date

Zainab Mohammed - Promoting The Relevance of Socio-Cultural Context in Sustainable Architecture - A Study of Mass Housing Design in Abuja, Nigeria. January 2020 - Date

Externally funded research grants information

Digital_Lyo, Innovate UK, Digitalisation and Automation of Medicines R&D and Manufacture Role - Co-investigator May 2023 – April 2025, £1,331,543

Consolidation grant, British Council Innovation for African Universities Programme Role - Principal-investigator January 2023 – January 2024, £50,000

Garbage In Value Out (GIVO), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Role – Co-Investigator, January 2022 - October 2024, £1,500,000

Circular Plastic Economy Innovation Hub, British Council ( Innovation for African Universities Programme) Role - Principal-investigator September 2021 – September 2022, £60,000

Digital Innovations for Transitioning to a Circular Plastic Economy (DITCh Plastic) EPSRC-GCRF. Role - Principal-investigator May 2020 – Oct 2021, £146,238 -

Circular Plastic: Utilising frontier technology and user centred design to add value to plastic waste, facilitating entrepreneurship and employment EPSRC-GCRF. Role - Co-investigator Jun 2020 – Nov 2021, £150,000 -

Sustainability, inclusiveness and governance of mini-grids in Africa (SIGMA) - ESRC-GCRF. Role - Co-investigator March 2020 – March 2023, £1,244,000 -

Assessing the informal waste sector contribution to Nepal’s circularity transition - Royal academy of engineering Frontiers of Engineering for Development Seed funding - Role - Co investigator -Aug 2020 – Mar 2022, £20,000

Wealth from Waste: Value added products for Chennai Waste Pickers - Royal academy of engineering Frontiers of Engineering for Development Seed funding - Role - Principal investigator -June 2018 – June 2019, £30,000

Blackout-Chasing: Tapping Peri-Urban Energy Perspectives, Preferences and Prospects, Royal academy of engineering Frontiers of Engineering for Development Seed funding - Role - Co Investigator – February 2017 – February 2018, £20,000

Developing local capacity for building affordable self-sufficient homes - Royal academy of engineering Frontiers of Engineering for Development Seed funding - Role - Principal investigator – November 2016 – August 2017, £20,000 -

Internally funded research project information

Principal Investigator: Low Cost Sustainable Home Prototype for Developing Countries (RIF Round 8, 01/08/16 - 31/07/17).Collaborators: Dr Tim Whitehead , Dr Amal Abuzeinab(DMU), Dr Farukh Farukh, Dr Karthikeyan Kandan

Principal Investigator: Low Cost Sustainable Housing in Ahmedabad. Collaborators: Dr Tim Whitehead , Dr Amal Abuzeinab(DMU), Dr Farukh Farukh, Dr Karthikeyan Kandan

Co Investigator: A perfect gap for SMILE: Smart Last-MILE Vaccine Cooling & Delivery System.Collaborators: Dr Karthikeyan Kandan, Dr Farukh Farukh

Co Investigator: Application of Terahertz Spectroscopy for In-Process Monitoring of Freeze-Drying of Pharmaceutical Products. Collaborators: Professor Geoff Smith, Dr.Ahmet Orun,

Co Investigator: Develop a device for monitoring the structure of the dry layer that develops in a product under-going the process of freeze-drying. Collaborators: Professor Geoff Smith, Dr.Ahmet Orun

MSc Student projects Supervision

Experimental study of a high performance solar flat plate collector

Characterising a lab scale thermal energy store for concentrated solar thermal collectors

Characterising the thermal performance of sustainable building components

Developing a low cost parabolic trough collector for process heat

Clean energy solution for powering and cooling off grid telecom shelters.

CFD optimization of a solar Flat plate collector

Heat and mass transfer analysis of a sustainable membrane distillation system

Awards

British Council Researcher Links travel grant to attend the China-UK Workshop on Achieving the Low Carbon City in Shanghai, China between 14-16 June 2019
DMU PhD high flyers Scholarship - Investigating the potential of waste materials to construct low energy, thermally comfortable dwellings for low income communities - October 2018
Vice Chancellors Future Research Leaders programme - September 2018
British Council Researcher Links travel grant to attend the workshop on Closed Loop Green Technologies for Rural Communities in Delhi India between 10-13 September 2017
British Council Researcher Links travel grant to attend the UK-China workshop on shaping low carbon energy future between 28-31 August 2017
British Council Researcher Links travel grant to attend the workshop on Water, Sanitation and Energy Nexus Research Initiative, between13-16 September 2016.
European Institute of Innovation and Technology Climate – KIC Pioneers into Practice programme. €8000 grant to contribute to a low carbon product/service development in two European region April – October 2013

Completed PhD Supervision

Dr. Evangelos Sakellariou - Feasibility study and parametric analyses of Solar Assisted Ground Sourced Heat Pump systems for different European climate zones. January 2017 – June 2020

Dr. Longinus Ogugua - Application of Terahertz Spectroscopy in In-Process Monitoring of Freeze-Drying Process: An Optimization Study of Process Analytical Technology. January 2017 – April 2021

Dr. Tunmise Timothy Ayodele - A Framework for Low carbon retrofitting of Residential Buildings in Nigeria. January 2017 - December 2021

Dr. Salisu Isihak - Technology Options for Improving Access to Energy Services in Areas With Low Electricity Access Rate: A Geographic Information System (GIS) Based Approach to Electricity Planning in Nigeria. April 2018 - December 2021