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Olayiwola Giwa

Hydrogeological Research Scientist

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Oct 2026
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Olayiwola Giwa (Hydrogeological Research Scientist) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Olayiwola brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Analytics, Data‑Driven Acquisition, Design Of Experiments (Doe) and Ecosystem Management. Olayiwola studied PhD in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change at Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.

6+
Years experience
14+
Skills
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Roles held

About

Meet Olayiwola

Results-oriented Hydrogeological researcher with expertise in contaminant transport and remediation technology using frugal but effective methodologies. Research interests span isotope hydrology, subsurface geochemistry, aqueous geochemistry, and industrial ecotoxicology.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • Analytics
  • Data‑Driven Acquisition
  • Design Of Experiments (Doe)
  • Ecosystem Management
  • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (Eds)
  • FTIR
  • Geospatial & Statistical Software
  • ICP-MS
  • NMR Spectroscopy
  • PLC Programming
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (Sem)
  • Scientific Research & Methodology
  • UV-VIS
  • Wet Chemistry & Lab Analytics

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Doctoral Researcher, Department of Geography

    Bayero University, Kano

    Formulated and executed multi‑phase seasonal field research across industrial corridors; pioneered a frugal forensics aqueous geochemistry and isotope hydrology framework improving data processing speed by 40%; designed QA/QC protocols eliminating post‑sampling degradation and raising reproducibility to 99.5%; optimized instrumentation sensitivity reducing detection limits by 92%; developed low‑viscosity starch vector for contaminant delivery; deployed advanced quantitative analyses (EMMA, Bayesian modelling) for hydrogeochemical source resolution.

  2. —

    Head, Science Institute

    Aim Higher Academy, Idi‑Iroko, Ogun State

    Delivered lesson materials in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics to 70 senior students, raising grades by 22%; led a plastic‑recycling and solar‑powered composting initiative cutting waste by 40%; launched a science quiz increasing senior science enrollment by 15%; managed 8 teachers and optimized labs, reducing material waste by 30% through local sourcing.

  3. —

    Research Scientist

    Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development, Lagos State University

    Analyzed groundwater and hydrogeochemical datasets for policy decisions, validating aquifer safety; performed heavy‑metal analysis of industrial effluents, decreasing analytical error by 95%; managed interdisciplinary field survey at Igando dumpsite, boosting community reporting by 75% through targeted risk assessments.

  4. —

    Technical Liaison Scientist

    A. MIGA Engineering Services, Mushin, Lagos

    Led projects transporting insulation and glass panels to research institute; managed testing schedules and proposed toxic leaching, weathering, and emission analyses; authored technical reports on environmental issues; coordinated teams to develop eco‑friendly field installation workflows.

  5. —

    National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Volunteer

    Oguta Girls’ High School, Imo

    Advocated for girl‑child education and eradication of harmful practices; taught and adapted biology and chemistry curricula for a non‑STEM secondary school; engaged parents and administrators to promote STEM inclusion for girls.

Foundations

Education & languages

Bayero University Kano, Nigeria

PhD in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change

Lagos State University, Nigeria

MSc in Environmental Resources and Management

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria

BSc in Industrial Chemistry

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About Olayiwola

What does Olayiwola Giwa do?

Olayiwola Giwa (Hydrogeological Research Scientist) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Olayiwola brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in Analytics, Data‑Driven Acquisition, Design Of Experiments (Doe) and Ecosystem Management. Olayiwola studied PhD in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change at Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.

Where is Olayiwola Giwa based?

Olayiwola Giwa is based in Nigeria.

What are Olayiwola's top skills?

Olayiwola's top skills are Analytics (Intermediate), Data‑Driven Acquisition (Intermediate), Design Of Experiments (Doe) (Intermediate), Ecosystem Management (Intermediate), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (Eds) (Intermediate) and FTIR (Intermediate).

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