Ifedapo Francis Awolowo

Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo is a Senior Lecturer in Financial and Management Accounting and ASPIRE Project Lead at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University. He holds seven degrees, including a PhD in Forensic Accounting, and professional certifications such as CFE and CPA. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE).

Education:

• PhD in Forensic Accounting (Sheffield Hallam University)
• MSc Forensic Accounting, MPhil Business, Post Graduate Diploma, Higher Education Practice, Academic Practice, MA Education
• BSc Accounting (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria)

Research Interests: His work spans Forensic Accounting, Audit Failures, Occupational Fraud, Race and Ethnicity in Academia, and Mentorship Programs. He advocates for anti-racist initiatives, including the ASPIRE programme funded by OFS/UKRI, which supports Black students in doctoral research through personalized mentorship.

Media and Recognition:

• Contributions to The Conversation, Forbes, and BBC Radio
• Recipient of SFHEA, CMBE, and FAIA

Teaching: Teaches courses including MSc Forensic Accounting and modules like Forensic Accounting and Finance Research.

Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for the ASPIRE initiative, aimed at increasing Black representation in academia through mentorship and equitable practices.