Dr Joy Folorunso
About me
Joy Oluwatomi Folorunso is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Environment and Physical Infrastructure Policy Department at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER). She holds a PhD in Environmental Management from the Pan African University, University of Ibadan, with MSc and BSc degrees in Geography. Her research focuses on environmental degradation, climate change impacts, vulnerability, health risks, and sustainable resource management. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to books on climate resilience, natural resource governance, and development policy. Dr Folorunso is actively involved in policy-relevant research, grant development, and mentoring young researchers.
Dr. Joy Oluwatomi Folorunso is an environmental management specialist, geographer, and policy-oriented researcher with over a decade of experience in academia, research, and community engagement. She holds a PhD in Environmental Management from the Pan African University, University of Ibadan, alongside MSc and BSc degrees in Geography from the same institution.
She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the nexus of environment, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Her work focuses on climate change, environmental degradation, disaster risk, and socio-economic vulnerability, with strong emphasis on policy relevance and practical impact. She has contributed to multiple national and international research projects, authored peer-reviewed publications, and participated in high-level academic conferences.
Dr. Folorunso combines strong analytical expertise with practical field experience, including environmental assessments, climate awareness initiatives, and youth engagement. She has also demonstrated leadership through mentoring junior researchers and coordinating research and innovation activities. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, social policy, and sustainability transitions, positioning her as a contributor to climate resilience discourse in developing countries.
Her broader interests include gender and climate change, nature-based solutions, and inclusive environmental governance in Africa.