Research Experts
Ingenuity, Problem Solving
Dr Onur Yagis
Academic, Researcher
Dr Onur Yagis is holds a PhD in Economics from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His main research and teaching areas are Macroeconomics, International Economics and Foreign Trade, and energy and environmental economics. Dr. Yağış has a broad academic portfolio, having authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, books, and book chapters. He specializes in the application of advanced econometric methods to international economics. He currently contributes to science as an independent researcher
Dr. Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.
Dr. Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban, South Africa. He began his academic journey in Ikire, Osun State, attending Holy Cross Catholic School and Saint Augustine Commercial Grammar School.Â
He gained admission into Osun State University in 2006/2007 as one of its pioneer students, where his outstanding performance earned him both a university scholarship and recognition as the best student in Irewole Local Government by Intercontinental Bank. He also won the Professor Olu Aina Intercollegiate Essay Competition in 2010.
Dr. Aderemi holds MSc and PhD degrees in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University and Olabisi Onabanjo University, respectively. His research expertise spans applied econometrics, methodology, energy, and international economics. He has authored over 100 publications, secured multiple local and international grants (including TETFUND, CBN, UNDP, and AFDB), and received the Bells University Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Researcher in 2023 and 2024. He also consults for UNEP and other institutions.
Jerome Otiti
Researcher and Doctoral student,University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Jerome Otiti is a multidisciplinary researcher and doctoral student at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa, in the Department of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Technology from Delta State University, Nigeria, and a Master’s degree in Zoology from Olabisi Onabanjo University.Â
He also earned a Master’s degree in Marine Plastics Abatement from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, under the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change. His current research focuses on microplastics in aquatic organisms, with broader interests in aquatic ecology, environmental toxicology, and sustainability. His work aims to advance understanding of emerging contaminants and their ecological and human health implications.
Dr. Pureheart Irikefe
Research Associate at the Strategic Research Institute (APU)
Dr. Pureheart Irikefe is an interdisciplinary researcher specialising in financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, environmental economics, and the Sustainable Development Goals. With a PhD in Management from the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, his policy-driven research focuses on the intersection of organizational performance, energy economics, AI-driven innovation, and artificial neural networks.Â
Beyond his research, he serves as a Research Associate at the Strategic Research Institute (APU) and provides editorial leadership as the Production Manager for the Electronic Journal of Business and Management. His work consistently aims to translate academic theory into inclusive triple bottom line progress and tangible societal impact.
Uche Benson Okogor
University of Uyo
Uche Benson Okogor is of the Department of Economics, University of Uyo