Funlade Sunmola

Funlade Sunmola is a Principal Lecturer in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Engineering and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) from the University of Birmingham and has nearly 40 years of professional experience across civil engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and academia.

Education:

• BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University
• MSc in Industrial Engineering, University of Ibadan
• MA in Accounting and Finance, Birmingham City University
• MPhil in Manufacturing Engineering, University of Birmingham
• PhD in Computer Science, University of Birmingham

Research Interests: Focuses on Applied Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable and Smart Industries, and Industry 4.0. Key areas include supply chain visibility, blockchain integration, machine learning applications in manufacturing, and virtual engineering. Leads the Duncan Calder Virtual Engineering Lab and oversees MSc Online Engineering Programmes.

Grants & Projects:

• PI of LINK: Digital Direct Connection for Salvage Construction Materials (Circular Economy)
• PI of N-BICC: Cassava Innovation Deployment
• Co-I in Solar Cool System (So-Cool) for Smallholder Farmers

Labs/Teams: Heads the Duncan Calder Virtual Engineering Lab, focusing on immersive technologies and virtual product design.