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AYO AWOSUSI

Calgary,AB

Summary

Disciplined Environmental Scientist researching and studying samples of air, water and earth to mitigate environmental impact of hazardous materials and processes.

+8 years of experience in environmental research and analysis, circular economy, clean-fuels and technology development for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Facilitated development and maintenance of +20 databases delivering high-level project materials such as videos, case studies and visual presentations.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
4
Certificate
11

Projects involvement (+USD 1M)

Work History

Center Of Competence(CoC) Environmental Technology

Technology Innovation Manager
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conceived and implemented effective framework and processes for translation of research findings in reduced emission technologies to +2 innovative cleantech startups
  • Executed communication plans, increasing stakeholder engagement by 50% for reduced emission technologies and sustainable engineering
  • Managed development of strategic roadmaps for environmental compliance in local manufacturing sector, securing $1.5M grant funding and establishing partnerships for long-term organizational growth with specific focus on sustainable engineering solutions
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and pilot innovative biogas technologies, achieving over $1M annual cost savings and 35% carbon emission reduction for client operations.

Institute for the Development of Energy

Senior Researcher
06.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Implemented robust water quality monitoring program, identifying +200-point sources of contamination over 300km area and producing quarterly reports on resource status- enabling stakeholders to track progress and make informed decisions for wetland conservation
  • Developed and implemented bio/phyto-remediation strategies, emphasizing risk/opportunities for stakeholders affected by heavy metal-contamination of freshwater resource; achieving up to 50% reduction in heavy metal concentrations within target areas
  • Led Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), environmental plan development processes and supported internal audit exercises for identified source contributors and non-compliant operations resulting in 25% reduction in non-compliance incidents and improved environmental performance of local industries
  • Facilitated collaborative discussions and identified common objectives, resulting in development of effective compliance strategies and improved relationships between stakeholders; reducing socio-economic impacts of wetland pollution and fostering growth of wetland economy
  • Core Achievement- Peer-reviewed publication: Heisi HD, Awosusi AA, Nkuna R, Matambo TS. Phytoextraction of anthropogenic heavy metal contamination of Blesbokspruit wetland: Potential of wetland macrophytes. J Contam Hydrol. 2023 Feb;253:104101.Doi:: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2022.104101.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO

Consultant (Contract)
03.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Implemented project plans for collation/supplementation of organic waste-streams data for nationwide spatial mapping of biogas potential; highlighting opportunities for increased production up to 35%
  • Analyzed data from 3500+ sources- including industry reports, government publications and academic papers, to deliver intelligence report on geo-distribution of waste biomass in SA; report informed de-risking strategy of stakeholders
  • Developed quantitative models to track and measure progress with regards to KPIs; Pilot achieved 20% increase in job creation and 15% reduction in carbon emissions
  • Designed C-Suite interactive platform to provide insights for risks and opportunities in organic waste sourcing
  • Product is under consideration for adoption by >50 stakeholders across SADC region
  • Analyzed and identified high-risk areas of supply chain process for organic waste resource; utilized geospatial modeling to improve supply chain efficiency by 40% and reduced transportation costs/ carbon emissions by 25%
  • Deployed project management strategies ensuring timely execution and delivery of key objectives; meeting all reviewer standards and achieving over 95% client satisfaction.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

University Of South Africa

Post Doctoral Researcher
03.2019 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Designed and executed process experiments to assess the performance of constructed wetland systems for the treatment of Fischer-Tropsch wastewater, including customization of microbiome and plant species for optimized decontamination (up to 93%)
  • Developed and tested prototypes of bio/photo remediating constructed wetland systems for reducing the environmental impact of Fischer-Tropsch wastewater discharge; achieving cost savings of 75%
  • Conducted environmental impact assessments (EIA), technofeasibility analyses on constructed wetland technology for bioremediation of industrial wastewater
  • Core achievement/ Output: Book chapter: A.A.Awosusi, T Matambo (2021) Clogging in constructed wetlands: A review of its effects on bioremediation of industrial effluents, Natural Wetlands: A Holistic Overview towards its Biomimicry for Application in Industrial Effluent Bioremediation Nova publishers, pp120-141
  • Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.

Education

University of The Witwatersrand
Johanessburg, South Africa

Ph.D. from Chemical Engineering
07.2018

University Overview

University of Warwick
Coventry, UK

Master of Science from Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management
2011

University Overview

Skills

  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Groundwater Testing
  • Hazardous Waste Remediation
  • Resource Recovery
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Water Quality Sampling
  • Emissions Inventories
  • Safety Measures
  • Compliance Inspections

Timeline

Technology Innovation Manager
Center Of Competence(CoC) Environmental Technology
08.2022 - Current
Consultant (Contract)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO
03.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Researcher
Institute for the Development of Energy
06.2021 - 07.2022
Post Doctoral Researcher
University Of South Africa
03.2019 - 02.2021
University of The Witwatersrand
Ph.D. from Chemical Engineering
University of Warwick
Master of Science from Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management

Certification

  • Environmental Professional (in-training) 2023, ECO-Canada
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System 2023
  • CO-BENEFITs of Renewable Energy, Renewable Academy, Germany,2021
  • Science Communication: An Introduction to Theory, Best Practice and Practical Skills 2019. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

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