Dr. Olabanji Aladejana
Lecturer
Dr. Olabanji Aladejana is an accomplished Lecturer and Remote Sensing Scientist in the Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad and Tobago. With over a decade of expertise in remote sensing research and applications, climate change research, and environmental science, Dr. Aladejana’s work focuses on leveraging satellite and geospatial technologies to address environmental challenges in the Caribbean region and beyond, including groundwater management, flooding, coastal erosion, and land degradation.
Qualification
- • Ph.D. in Ecology & Environmental Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2018)
- • M.Tech in Geoinformation Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (2012)
- • B.Tech in Applied Geology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (2010)
- • Leadership in Public Management, Arizona State University, USA (2018)
Research Interests
- Dr. Aladejana’s research integrates satellite imagery, climate modeling, and hydrological assessments to support disaster risk management, climate adaptation, and sustainable development initiatives. His areas of expertise include:
- • Remote Sensing for Climate Change & Disaster Management: Using satellite data for flood risk prediction, drought monitoring, and disaster preparedness.
- • Hydrological Modeling: Flood risk mapping and hydrological assessments using advanced spatial modeling techniques.
- • Geospatial Data Visualization: Mapping land cover change, urban planning, and coastal zone management through remote sensing and GIS tools.
- • Coastal Erosion Monitoring: Employing UAVs (drones) and satellite imagery for shoreline mapping and coastal vulnerability assessments.
- • Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience: Developing sustainable practices for managing climate-induced environmental changes in the Caribbean.
Professional Experience
- Dr. Aladejana has an extensive consulting background in remote sensing, geospatial data analysis, and environmental monitoring.
- His project leadership spans various regions, focusing on flood vulnerability mapping, deforestation monitoring, and sustainable land management.
- • Remote Sensing Consultant, Synergize Environmental Consulting Limited (2018 – 2023):
- Designed automated workflows for deforestation monitoring using Google Earth Engine and Landsat imagery. Conducted drone-based data collection for agricultural monitoring and crop health optimization.
- • Remote Sensing Scientist / Project Lead, Cizoti Nigeria Limited (2022): Led a machine learning-based flood risk mapping project using satellite and radar data for flood prediction in vulnerable regions.
Research Projects
- Dr. Aladejana has published extensively in high-impact journals on topics such as climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, and remote sensing applications.
- His research contributes to shaping policy development and advancing sustainable practices in the fields of Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, , Hydrology, and Hydrological Disaster Management
Graduate Students
- As a lecturer at UWI, Dr. Aladejana is deeply invested in educating the next generation of remote sensing professionals and environmental scientists within the Caribbean and beyond.
- He mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students, helping them develop hands-on expertise in remote sensing applications, geospatial data analysis, and climate change research.
Grants
- Dr. Aladejana’s research has received multiple prestigious grants, supporting innovative projects in flood risk management, coastal erosion monitoring, and geospatial technologies:
- • TETFund Research for Development (2022): Development of an automated shoreline mapping system using remote sensing and machine learning techniques ($13,000)
- • USAID Project (2020): Development of a crowd-sourced waste management system for Ibadan City, Oyo State, Nigeria ($8,000)
- • International Association of Hydrological Sciences Travel Award (2019): Awarded for participation in global hydrology conferences ($2,000)
- • Mandela Washington Fellowship (2018): Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State for leadership development in public management ($16,000)
- • (2018) Department of State Sponsored Mandela Washington Fellowship, USA ($16,000)
- • (2016) NEEDS Assessment Funds for Ph.D. research in Land and Water Systems, Nigeria ($10000)
