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Personal profile
Biography
Oluwaseyi Omoloso has a strong research background and extensive practical experience delivering large-scale, sustainability-focused projects. He has led, contributed to, and successfully project-managed multiple funded projects collectively exceeding £2 million, supported by organisations such as the Blue Skies Foundation, Waitrose & Partners, DeveloPPP, and the UK government and councils. His project portfolio spans plastic pollution mitigation, social impact measurement, sustainability strategy and reporting development, and the development of traceability systems for the leather industry. He has also worked with Cemex in shaping their Internet of Things (IoT) strategy.
His scholarly publications, deep expertise in sustainability measurement, and extensive experience engaging stakeholders across academia, industry, and government is an example for his passion for positive change in the society. Oluwaseyi holds a PhD degree in Business from the University of Northampton, and a MSc degree in Global Product Development and Management from Cranfield University.
Research Interests
Seyi's areas of primary interest are in Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business Implementation, Circular Economy, Sustainability Entrepreneurship, Lean manufacturing and Product Development and Industry 4.0 applications.
Teaching Interests
Strategic Business Analysis
Business Environment
Business Sustainability
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Sustainability in the Leather Industry: Exploring the relationship between Social Sustainability Drivers, Practices and Indicators., University of Northampton
5 Mar 2018 → 4 May 2022
Award Date: 4 May 2022
Master, Global Product Development and Management, Cranfield University
11 Oct 2016 → 8 Mar 2018
Award Date: 8 Mar 2018
Bachelor, Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure
1 Nov 2010 → 15 Sept 2015
Award Date: 25 Nov 2015
External positions
Co-Founder, Advance Initiative For Innovation and Development
9 May 2024 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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The Food Industry Challenge Hub (Phase 3 - FRESHPPACT R&D Hub)
Laryea, E. (CoPI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Sarwar, D. (CoPI) & Uba, C. (CoPI)
12/06/23 → 31/03/26
Project: Research › UK Government
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Benin - Social Impact
Paterson-Young, C. (PI), Hazenberg, R. (CoPI), Pryce, A. (CoI), Omoloso, S. (CoI), Maher, M. (CoI) & Laryea, E. (CoI)
1/12/23 → 31/07/26
Project: Research › Contract Research with other (non-SME) commercial businesses
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Holistic Mulch Project
Laryea, E. (CoPI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Sarwar, D. (CoPI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Uba, C. (CoPI) & Amajuoyi, B. (CoI)
5/07/23 → 4/07/25
Project: Research › UK Government
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Assessing Market Potential for Fruit-Waste Ingredient Products: A case of Blue Skies Ltd.
Laryea, E. (PI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Sarwar, D. (CoPI) & Uba, C. (CoPI)
15/08/22 → 30/11/22
Project: Internal Fund › Knowledge Exchange for Better Business
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The Food Industry Challenge Hub (Phase 2 - FRESHPPACT R&D Hub)
Laryea, E. (PI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (PI), Uba, C. (PI), Sarwar, D. (PI) & Pryce, A. (PI)
3/05/22 → 3/05/23
Project: Research › Contract Research with other (non-SME) commercial businesses
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The Food Industry Challenge Hub
Laryea, E. (PI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Pryce, A. (PI) & Omoloso, S. (CoI)
24/01/22 → 31/03/22
Project: Research › Contract Research with other (non-SME) commercial businesses
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Understanding the social impact of the Blue Skies Model – Research Project Funding Proposal
Hosseinian Far, A. (CoPI), Pryce, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Gherman, T. (CoPI), Uba, C. (CoPI), Laryea, E. (CoPI), Logan, D. (CoI), Hazenberg, R. (CoI) & Omoloso, S. (CoI)
1/11/21 → 31/01/22
Project: Enterprise › Consultancy with SMEs
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Sustainability Research in the Leather Industry: a critical review of progress and opportunities for future research.
Omoloso, S., Mortimer, K., Wise, W. & Jraisat, L., 20 Feb 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 285, 125441.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Review Article › peer-review
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A Policy Blueprint for Scaling Plastic Alternatives in Global South Contexts
Laryea, E., Ameyaw, E., Hosseinian-Far, A., Omoloso, S. & Uba, C. D., 25 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Discover Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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A Systematic Review of CSR Disclosure by Dual-Purpose Multinational Corporations in African Fresh Fruit Supply Chains
Uba, C. D., Ndudi-Okoro, K., Omoloso, S. & Mshelia, J., 29 Mar 2026, In: Discover Sustainability. 7, p. 1-58 58 p., 703.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Blue Skies Benin : Social Impact Report
Paterson-Young, C., Hazenberg, R., Maher, M., Dunkwu, J. & Omoloso, S., Mar 2026, 72 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Digital Transformation of Bangladesh’s Leather Supply Chain: A Case Study of the LeatherTrace Traceability System
Omoloso, S., Uba, C. D., Lama, A., Vanger, E. & Okeke, A., 1 Apr 2026, Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme. 10 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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End-to-End Traceability in Bangladesh’s Leather Supply Chain: A Case Study
Rahman, M., Omoloso, S., Uba, C. D., Lama, A., Vanger, E., Okeke, A., Taylor, D., Ali, K., Laryea, E. & Hosseinian-Far, A., 1 Apr 2026, Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme. 10 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Exploring the State-of-the-Art in Traceability within the Leather Industry with Recommendations for Future Research
Uba, C. D., Okeke, A., Omoloso, S., Odusanya, F. M., Hosseinian-Far, A., Laryea, E., Lama, A., Vanger, E. & Taylor, D., 13 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Discover Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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The Leathertrace Bangladesh Policy Blueprint and Brief: A Strategic Roadmap for Enhancing the Adoption of Digital Traceability in Bangladesh’s Leather Sector
Laryea, E., Hossenian-Far, A., Relph, A., Gagliardi, F., Omoloso, S., Uba, C. D., Vanger, E., Lama, A., Ameyaw, E. & Okeke, A., 1 Apr 2026, Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme. 45 p.Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report
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Activities
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Regional Workshop Fostering the Intra-ECOWAS Cooperation and Advancing Intra-African Trade in West African Agrifood Value Chains.
Omoloso, S. (Author)
12 Dec 2023 → 13 Dec 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Knowledge Exchange
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Knowledge Exchange Delivery to the Volta River Authority On Effective Plastic Waste Management Practices
Laryea, E. (Consultant), Omoloso, S. (Consultant), Uba, C. (Consultant), Sarwar, D. (Consultant) & Hosseinian Far, A. (Consultant)
14 Mar 2024Activity: Other Knowledge Exchange or Research Activity › Consultancy › Knowledge Exchange
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Launch of a Plastic Alternatives Adoption Policy Blueprint in Ghana
Omoloso, S. (Creator) & Uba, C. (Creator)
10 Apr 2025Activity: Other Knowledge Exchange or Research Activity › Industry Engagement › Knowledge Exchange
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Interview and Ethics Training
Paterson-Young, C. (Invited speaker) & Omoloso, S. (Invited speaker)
23 Apr 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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Springer (Publisher)
Omoloso, S. (Reviewer)
29 Apr 2025Activity: Publication Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication Peer-review › Research
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Panel Chair, chairing a session on Best Practices, Impacts and Learnings of the TANZ event.
Omoloso, S. (Consultant)
24 Apr 2025Activity: Other Knowledge Exchange or Research Activity › Industry Engagement › Knowledge Exchange
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2025 UON Sustainability Summit
Omoloso, O. (Chair), Uba, C. (Chair), Thomas, K. (Organiser), Meric, D. (Organiser), McKay, S. (Organiser), Pryce, A. (Organiser), Tshimanga, R. (Organiser), Ndudi-Okoro, K. (Organiser), Ige-Olaobaju, A. (Organiser), Elaho, B. (Member of programme committee), Vanger, E. (Organiser), Carbone, F. (Member of programme committee) & Mshelia, J. (Member of programme committee)
30 Jun 2025 → 1 Jul 2025Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Knowledge Exchange
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UON Sustainability Summit
Laryea, E. (Chair), Sarwar, D. (Member of programme committee), Omoloso, S. (Member of programme committee), Hosseinian Far, A. (Member of programme committee), Uba, C. (Member of programme committee) & Vanger, E. (Member of programme committee)
20 May 2024 → 21 May 2024Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
Press/Media
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Univ. of Northampton holds stakeholder discussion on how to address plastic waste menace in Ghana
Laryea, E. & Omoloso, S.
5/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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University of Northampton holds stakeholder discussion on how to address plastic waste menace in Ghana
Laryea, E., Omoloso, S., Hosseinian Far, A., Sarwar, D. & Uba, C.
3/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Engaging Ghanaian Public and Stakeholders about FRESHPPACT's mission to mitigate plastic pollution
2/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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FRESHPPACT Q&A Webinar
Hosseinian Far, A., Omoloso, S., Sarwar, D., Uba, C., Laryea, E. & Derrik, S.
5/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Thesis
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Sustainability in the Leather Industry: Exploring the relationship between Social Sustainability Drivers, Practices and Indicators
Omoloso, O. (Author), Mortimer, K. (Supervisor) & Wise, W. (Supervisor), May 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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