Modupe Jimoh

Dr. Modupe Jimoh is an Associate Professor of Civil and Humanitarian Engineering at the University of Warwick's School of Engineering. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick (2015), MEng from Federal University of Technology, Akure (2010), and BEng from the University of Ilorin (2005). Her research focuses on water resource management, sustainable sanitation, gender advocacy, and humanitarian engineering, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges. She leads multiple modules including Water Engineering (ES3G7) and Humanitarian Engineering (ES99D).

Key professional roles include Athena Swan Champion, Deputy Chair of the School's Equality and Diversity Committee, and University of Warwick liaison for the Women Engineering Society (WES) UK. Her work integrates environmental justice, climate action, and inclusive development, highlighted by publications on African water research disparities and women's roles in climate policy.

• Education:
  • BEng Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin (2005)
  • MEng Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure (2010)
  • PhD Engineering, University of Warwick (2015)
• Research Interests: Water management, hydraulics, environmental sustainability, gender equity in engineering, and humanitarian aid.

Her recent publications analyze interdisciplinary water education frameworks, pollution modeling in urban drainage systems, and sustainable WASH interventions. Notable grants include UKERC funding for energy-climate-health linkages (2022-24) and Royal Academy of Engineering support for innovative sustainability projects.

• Awards:
  • Institute of Advanced Study Visiting Professor Fellowship (2022-23)
  • ACU Early Career Conference Grant (2019)
  • Commonwealth Scholarship (2011-2015)

She actively contributes to institutional initiatives like the Warwick-Africa Hub and chairs committees promoting equity in STEM education. Her work bridges technical engineering solutions with societal needs, emphasizing global and sustainable development.