Energy and Environmental Policy and Management

Personal Statement

Energy and environmental expert with global industry and academic experience in energy system modelling, project planning and development, strategic policy design and climate advocate. Goal is to further explore and develop technologies, programs, and policies for clean energy transition through the application of my broad experiences and proven skill set.

Related Professional Experience and Achievements

Research Assistant – Michigan Technological University (MTU), MI Sept. 2018 – Present

Working on a transdisciplinary research project of Michigan Community and Anishinaabe Renewable Energy Sovereignty (MICARES), funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Leading discussions with communities, project partners and stakeholders on strategies for socio-technical transition to renewable energy. This is done via physical (before pandemic and lockdown) and virtual zoom meetings.

Researching and analyzing energy policies with regards to indigenous communities in the U.S., drawing out useful applications important for the MICARES project

Collaborating with different team members of the project in modelling and critically analyzing transition to renewable energy by indigenous communities in the state of Michigan.

Assisted in teaching various courses including Environment and Society

Strategic Operations Intern – Michigan Public Service Commission May 2019 – Aug. 2019

Appointed by the PSC Commissioners as working group member for UP Energy Task force. Developed prefeasibility for biogas production and supply in UP as alternative to Line 5 propane supply project ordered by Governor W. Gretchen.

Collaborated with staff on modelling of DTE’s multi-megawatt integrated resource planning (IRP), using AURORA energy exemplar. It included solar farm projects and purchasing power agreement (PPA) analysis.

Assisted commissioners in regulation of and decision-making on rate cases for utilities by sorting their case files, orders and issues, in accordance to federal and state of Michigan’s energy policies.

Participated and assisted in facilitating IRP public hearings for various Michigan regulated utilities.

Energy Project Consultant – Durness Development Group Oct. 2016 – Mar. 2017

Participated in a six-month community energy project on affordable heating from micro hydro and wind energy resources for Durness community in Scotland. The project was in collaboration of Community Energy Scotland, Europa University Flensburg and Durness Development Group.

Led hydro team in micro hydro resource and site assessment, and power generation modelling and calculation

Conducted interviews with community members to gather data and factor their perspectives into the community energy project

Carried out hydrological modelling using ArcGIS software and environmental impact of the project

Collaborated with other research team to determine technical and economic feasibility of the project

Prepared and presented final report at the end of the sixth month to the community members for potential implementation

Operations Supervisor/Project officer – Acorn Petroleum, PLC. July 2013 – Jan. 2016

Oversaw various terminal operations, achieved key business and profitability goals

Optimized product loading operations leading to a 45% increase in company’s capacity within two years and improved distribution of petroleum product within the country and across borders

Developed maintenance and standards plans to result in 95% loss reduction

Collaborated with government regulatory agencies on behalf of company in ensuring continuous availability of petroleum products in the country

Maintained rigorous fuel quality standards and conducted quality control sampling and analysis

Involved in planning, design, and monitoring of various fuel storage site projects.

Business Development Executive – BGW NIG. & EM. West Africa Mar. 2010 – Jan. 2012

Focused on sales in the telecommunications sector

Lead successful sales campaigns by developing sales leads into strong business relationships

Developed successful marketing campaigns through social media leading to an increase in customer base

Education

Michigan Technological University, U.S.A. Sept. 2018 – Dec. 2020

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental and Energy Policy

Program focuses on sustainable energy development, integrated energy systems, energy justice and policy. Key research is centered on understanding adoption of renewable energy technology. Worked on multilevel perspective analysis to socio-technical just transition pathways to 100% renewable electricity in the U.S., using trans-disciplinary approach.

Europa-Universität Flensburg, Germany Jan. 2016 – Sept. 2017

Master of Engineering degree in Energy and Environmental Management

An interdisciplinary master’s degree focused on sustainable energy systems and management, including project management, renewable energy technology adoption and environmental management.

University of Ibadan, Nigeria June 2003 – July 2008

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Production Engineering

Undergraduate degree grounded in key engineering principles such as computer aided design (CAD), manufacturing information systems, and production management.

Some Awards, Grants and Recognition

Awardee, 40 under 40 of Energy News Network of 40 Under 40 for the year 2020

External: Michigan Clean Energy Leader recognition (alongside other 15 candidates) for the year 2020/2021 edition, by Cherry Republic, the Institute for Energy Innovation, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council etc. Michigan Clean Energy Leaders (MCEL) Project 2020/2021

Internal MTU: Great Lakes Research Center (MTU) grant in 2019 for research on “Can Michigan Upper Peninsula Achieve Just transition to 100% Renewable Electricity? An Assessment of Regime Actors Through Community Engagement.”

Internal MTU: Department of Social Sciences, and Chemistry department, MTU, travel award grant for presentation at the 25th Conference of Party (COP 25), Ferria de Madrid, Spain.

Internal MTU: Department of Social Sciences, MTU, travel award grant for presentation at the 2019 IASNR annual conference, which took place at University of Wisconsin, Madison, U.S.

External: Elsevier travel award grant for presentation at the 2019 2nd Energy Research and Social Science (ERSS) conference, which took place at Arizona State University, U.S.

External: Nominee, “ENI Energy Frontier Award 2020” for research publication titled “Solar PV-diesel hybrid systems for the Nigerian private sector: An impact assessment.” in Energy Policy. Winner selection on going.

Conference Presentations

2019: “SDG 11, Sustainable cities”, Adewale Adesanya and Alexis Pascharis at the 25th Conference of Party (COP 25), which took place at Ferria de Madrid, Spain in December 2019. Link here Press conference at COP25

2019: “Comparative analysis of five municipalities in the U.S. that have transitioned to 100% renewable electricity” with Chelsea Schelly and Roman Sidortsov at the 2019 2nd Energy Research and Social Science (ERSS) conference, which took place at Arizona State University, U.S. in May 2019.

2019: “Comparative analysis of five municipalities in the U.S. that have transitioned to 100% renewable electricity” with Chelsea Schelly and Roman Sidortsov at the 2019 ISSRM/IASNR annual conference, which took place at University of Wisconsin, Madison, U.S. in June 2019.

2019: “Biography of the concept of energy transition in the U.S.” poster presentation with Chelsea Schelly at 2nd Energy Research and Social Science (ERSS) conference, which took place at Arizona State University, U.S. in May 2019.

Professional Membership

Associate member, Environmental Entrepreneur (E2)

Graduate member, International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR)

Member, American Association for Advancement Science (AAAS)

Member, International Public Policy Association (IPPA)

Software Skills

Proficient in HOMER Pro and Grid (microgrid DER modelling)

Proficient in Long range Energy Alternatives Planning (LEAP) System

Proficient in modelling with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

Proficient in PV*SOL for solar photovoltaic system design and simulation

Proficient in ArcGIS for spatial mapping and hydrological analysis (elevation, flow rate computation, etc.

Proficient in AutoCAD (2D/3D) for engineering design

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoints, etc.)

Intermediate in NVIVO for qualitative data coding and research analysis

Intermediate in AURORA XMP energy modelling

Leadership on MTU campus

President, African Student Organization (ASO), MTU. April 2020 – present (10-12 hours/week)

Vice President, African Student Organization (ASO), MTU. April 2019 – April 2020 (10-12 hours/week)

Vice President, Social Science Students’ Society (SSSS), MTU. April 2019 – present (2 hours/week)

References

1.Dan Scripps

Commissioner, Michigan Public Service Commission,

Lansing, Michigan

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2.Prof. Joshua Pearce

Department of Material Science and Engineering,

Michigan Technological University.

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3.Prof. Chelsea Schelly

Department of Social Sciences,

Michigan Technological University

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