Omobolanle (Bola) Oshinusi

Research and Professional Interests

My doctoral research and interests centre around the dichotomy of waste overproduction and food insecurity in urban areas and its relationship with globalization, sustainable land use planning, the environment and climate resiliency. I am particularly interested in studying the political, economic and social impacts and feasibilities of implementing sustainable urban agriculture developments that work in conjunction with more efficient organic waste practices in cities of the Global South, particularly Lagos, Nigeria.

Why Geography, Geomatics and Environment at UTM?

I was really drawn to the program’s research, funding and professional development opportunities. I’ve also always loved the city of Toronto from previous visits, so it was a win-win!

Honours and Awards

• 2022/23 Inaugural Black, Indigenous and Racialized Graduate Research Fellowship
• 2022/23 Centre for Urban Environments (CUE) Research Award
• 2020/21 Graduate Geography Award for International Students 
• 2019/20 Department of Geography & Planning Recognition of Excellence Award

Presentations

• Proposed Doctoral Thesis : 'The Role of Waste Segregation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Climate Resilience in Cities of the Global South' : Presented at ACSP Conference, Toronto, ON, November 2022, and UAA Conference, Washington, D.C. April 2022
• ‘Evaluation of PM Emissions of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel : A Systematic Review’ : Presented at the World Conference on Waste Management - Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 2019