Olalekan Adisa

Dr. Olalekan Adisa is a Senior Lecturer and Program Lead for International Project Management at York St John University's London Campus. With over 15 years of academic and research experience, he specializes in Public Policy, Governance, Sustainable Development, and Blockchain Technology applications. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical solutions in areas like electoral integrity, supply chain resilience, and ethical leadership.

Adisa holds a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and has taught in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK. He serves as an external examiner in four countries and leads the Executive Program on Corporate Governance and Public Management. His research spans geopolitical challenges in Ukraine's food supply chains, blockchain for disaster relief, and the socio-economic impacts of Industry 4.0.

• Education: PhD (Public Policy), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Affiliations: External Examiner (UK, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa)
• Leadership Roles: Coordinator of Corporate Governance Program, York St John University

His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, addressing global challenges such as election petition tribunals in Nigeria, renewable energy security, and the future of work. He has presented at international conferences in New York, Rwanda, and the UK, including winning the 'Best Poster Presenter' award in 2023.

• Awards:
  • Best Poster Presenter (University of Liverpool, 2023)
  • Full PhD Scholarship (University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015)
  • Sponsored Harvard University Academic Forum Participation (2016)

Adisa's work integrates academic rigor with real-world impact, focusing on governance, technological innovation, and sustainable development. His current projects explore ethical leadership, blockchain applications in crisis management, and the human-technology nexus in Industry 5.0.