Olufolahan Osunmuyiwa

Olufolahan Osunmuyiwa has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations and roles. In 2014, they worked as a Research Fellow for the Earth System Governance Project, where they conducted research until April 2023. From 2013 to 2017, they were a PhD Researcher at the Institute for Environmental Studies. In 2018, they held various positions, including being a Guest Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology and a Consultant at Community Energy Malawi. From October to December 2017, they served as the Program Director for Green Impacts & Development Initiatives (GIDI). Olufolahan also worked as a Research Intern for the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) from August to November 2014. In 2019, they worked as a Consultant for EcoClusion, where they conducted an impact assessment and identified strategies for promoting productive uses of electricity. Olufolahan joined Heriot-Watt University in October 2019 as a Principal Investigator for TRANSFARM, focusing on transforming farming value-chains in sub-Saharan Africa through sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, they worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher for Heriot-Watt University from November 2018 to April 2021, researching community-scale energy demand reduction in India. In 2021, they became a Research Fellow at the Institute for Management of Innovation and Technology, and in February 2023, they joined nLine as a Global Partnerships and Project Manager.

Olufolahan Osunmuyiwa's education history begins in 2006 when they attended Covenant University and pursued a Bachelor's of Science degree in International Relations and Affairs. They completed this program in 2010.

In 2011, Osunmuyiwa enrolled at Eastern Mediterranean University and pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Relations and Affairs. They completed this program in 2012.

In 2013, Osunmuyiwa embarked on two educational endeavors simultaneously. Firstly, they attended the University of Essex for a brief period in 2013 and obtained a Certificate in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods. Secondly, they commenced their doctoral studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Energy and Environmental Policy Analysis in 2017.

Therefore, Olufolahan Osunmuyiwa's educational journey includes a Bachelor's degree from Covenant University, a Master's degree from Eastern Mediterranean University, as well as a Certificate from the University of Essex. They culminated their academic pursuits with a Doctorate degree from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) in the field of Energy and Environmental Policy Analysis.