Babatunde Anifowose

Dr Babatunde Anifowose is an Assistant Professor at the CEES School of The Environment. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Birmingham (2011) and advanced qualifications in Geography and Data Processing. His expertise spans Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), oil spill modeling, water pollution management, and the application of AI/ML in environmental decision-making.

Education

• PhD in Environmental Science, University of Birmingham (2011)
• MSc in Geography (Transport & Remote Sensing), University of Lagos (2007)
• BSc in Environmental Science, University of Lagos (2005)
• Diploma in Data Processing (Computer Science), University of Lagos (1997)

Research Interests

Anifowose focuses on sustainable natural resource exploitation, decarbonization, and EIA innovations using AI/ML. His work addresses oil spill dynamics in fluvial-marine transition zones, EIA quality assessment, and socio-environmental equity in development projects. He also explores climate change mitigation strategies in energy systems.

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 Sustainability and Stewardship Award (Oil & Gas Industry)
• EPSRC Peer Review College Member (2020–present)
• SPE Sustainable Development Technical Section Chair (2017–present)

Advisory Roles & Grants

Anifowose advises on water pollution and energy infrastructure projects. His grants include funding from the Nigerian Government (PTDF) and collaborations with JICA and the AfDB. He has supervised over 4 PhD students and actively engages in peer review for Elsevier journals.

Labs & Collaborations

He contributes to the Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section and collaborates with institutions like the British Hydrological Society and the Transportation Research Board’s Hazardous Materials Committee.