Bolanle Clara Simeon-Fayomi

Bolanle Clara Simeon-Fayomi is a Full Professor in the Department of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She is currently engaged in international academic collaboration with Aalborg University (AAU) under the Erasmus+ program and the Building Stronger Universities IV (BSU 4) initiative, focusing on sustainable development and educational transformation in Africa.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of adult education, community development, and sustainable innovation. She champions participatory approaches to lifelong learning and capacity-building, particularly in underserved regions. Her work emphasizes storytelling as a pedagogical and cultural tool, entrepreneurship in educational contexts, and the role of higher education in driving social change.

The available publications highlight a strong focus on transforming higher education for community impact and advancing green charcoal innovations to combat climate change in northern Uganda. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across education, sustainability, and African development studies.

• International Collaboration: Erasmus+, BSU 4, UPCHAIN Project
• Host Institution Visit: Aalborg University, Denmark

Prof. Simeon-Fayomi has contributed to significant research outputs related to mutual capacity-building and climate-resilient innovation. She is actively involved in research grants and projects aimed at unlocking sustainable solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly through university-led development initiatives.

She is affiliated with research ecosystems focused on sustainable development and human-centered innovation, including the Sustainable Development Lab and ILD-LAB – Research lab for IT and Learning Design, indicating cross-institutional and interdisciplinary engagement.