Mayowa Oladele

Mayowa Oladele is a passionate advocate for climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability. With a background in Industrial Chemistry and a current pursuit of a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mayowa is interested in tackling pressing environmental challenges. His PhD research focuses on the modeling of anaerobic digestion processes with the aim of improving our approach to organic waste management and biogas production. By developing advanced models, Mayowa aims to turn organic waste into a valuable resource for biogas production while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a Fellow in UConn’s Future Climate Venture Studio program, Mayowa contributed his expertise to climate-tech startups, aiding in product development, strategy formation and market research of their solutions for combatting climate change. Recognizing the importance of global cooperation, Mayowa is excited to attend COP29 with the aim of networking with leading experts and policymakers from across the globe. This experience will amplify his research impact. Outside of research, Mayowa enjoys singing, cooking, and reading.