Ayodeji Stephen

Professional Summary

PhD Researcher in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Dublin City University, specialising in hydrogen fuel and transport decarbonisation.

Experienced in energy policy, hydrogen research, and sustainable development with roles at GIZ, UNEP, and the African Energy Council.

Skilled in energy markets analysis, project management, and data analytics. Focused on clean transport, renewable energy systems, and just transition.

Recipient of international fellowships including DAAD TRAJECTS, EnerTracks, and Florence School of Regulation.

Technical Skills

Analysis & Research

Energy markets analysis and modelling
Policy research and development for energy transition
Data analytics and visualisation (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
Research synthesis and technical reporting
Survey design and statistical analysis

Management & Development

Project management and coordination
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Business development and proposal writing
Lifecycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability analysis

Education & Training

2023-2026

PhD Researcher, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Dublin City University

Hydrogen Fuel Applications in Transport Systems Decarbonisation, NexSys Group

2023

Master of Business Administration

Quantic School of Business and Technology, United States

2022

Mini Master's in Regulation of the Power Sector

Florence School of Regulation

2022

Mini Master's in Regulation of the SDG 7

Florence School of Regulation

2021

MSc Renewable Energy Economics

University of Ibadan, Nigeria

2019

Diploma in Project Management

Alison Academy

2017

B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Professional Certifications

Development Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa

Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)

2021

Gas Economics and Investment Decision-making

Delphi Ventura Group

Diploma in Project Management

Alison Academy

2019

Energy Management Level I

Schneider Electric University

Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets

Duke University / Coursera

Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

University of Pennsylvania / Coursera

Energy Economics, Environment and Policies

Asian Development Bank Institute

Electric Industry Operations and Markets

Duke University / Coursera

Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

Duke University / Coursera

Global Energy and Climate Policy

SOAS University of London / Coursera

Politics and Economics of International Energy

Sciences Po / Coursera

Leadership, Management, and Innovation

African Leadership University

Energy Transformation Expert

Renewable Academy

Natural Gas

The State University of New York / Coursera

Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development

United Nations System Staff College

Research Interests

Electric Mobility Semiconductor Charging Climate & Energy Policymaking Urban & Climate Resiliency Green Building Clean Transportation Economics Renewable Energy Systems Just Transition Sustainable Energy Systems Smart Energy Systems

Research Experience

Market Intelligence Report: Hydrogen Fuel Economy in Africa

Clean Technology Hub

Analysis of demand, supply, business models, financing and government activities in hydrogen fuel economy across Africa.

The Environmental Impact of Tyres in Nigeria

Policy Analysis Case Study

Promoting circular economy for tyre demand in Nigeria through production, use, waste and disposal analysis.

Solar Pond: Alternative Energy Source

Bachelor's Thesis (2016-2017)

Research on solar pond as an alternative source of energy for domestic energy demand.

Increasing Energy Access Through Modular Technologies

Master's Thesis (2021)

Case study on hydrogen and fuel cells as modular technologies for increasing energy access.

Industry Experience

2024 - Present

Founder and Team Lead

HydroGEM

Leading innovation and advocacy in energy, sustainability, and community development.

2024 - Present

Founder and Team Lead

Sledge Infrastructures

Driving strategy, project execution, and team management for sustainable construction, real estate, and energy solutions.

2023 - Present

PhD Researcher

NexSys Group, Dublin City University

Research on hydrogen and electrification for transport systems decarbonisation.

2023 - 2024

Hydrogen Research Fellow

African Energy Council

Providing research, analysis, and policy recommendations on Africa's energy-related issues.

2023 - Present

Sustainable Energy & Climate Change Research Fellow

Alex Ekwueme Federal University

Conducting experiments on climate change causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies.

2023 - Present

Technical Assistant

GIZ International Power-to-X Hub

Research and analysis of topics for the generation of Power-to-X products.

2023 - Present

Fellow - Global Environment Outlook (GEO 7)

United Nations Environment Programme

Technical and intergovernmental review of the GEO-7 report to verify data and information sources.

2022 - Present

Sustainable Energy Policy Analyst

Nextier Power

2021

Associate Research Analyst

Clean Technology Hub

2020 - 2021

Gas and Climate Change Correspondent

The Energy Intelligence

Key Projects

Hydrogen Policy Instrument for Low-Income Countries

Developed comprehensive policy framework to promote hydrogen adoption in developing economies.

Decarbonization Roadmap for Nigeria

Designed strategic pathway for Nigeria's transition to low-carbon economy across key sectors.

Green Hydrogen Market Development Update

Developed market analysis for Clean Technology Hub on emerging green hydrogen opportunities.

Solar Irrigation and Cold Storage Systems

Co-developed technical documents for agricultural energy solutions under Deloitte initiative.

Mini-Grid Development Project

Co-developed frameworks with Africa Minigrid Development Association (AMDA) for rural electrification.

Honours & Awards

DAAD TRAJECTS Fellowship

Transnational Centre for Just Transitions in Energy, Climate & Sustainability (2022)

PUTTRU TECHNOLOGIES Energy Challenge

Second Runner Position in national energy innovation competition

Strada Scholarship Award

$9,600 scholarship from Quantic School of Business and Technology

EnerTracks Expert Fellowship

Agora Energiewende, Berlin, Germany (2022)

Florence School of Regulation Scholarship

£1,500 award for Regulation of the Power Sector (2022)

Nudge Global Impact Challenge

Wildcard Recipient (€6,000) - Amsterdam, Netherlands

References

Ayobami Adedinni

Chief Editor

Clean Technology Hub

editor@theenergyintelligence.com

+234 816 367 5067

Abel Gaiya

Research Consultant

The Energy Intelligence

abelgaiya@gmail.com

+234 802 178 0205

Professor Olayinka Ohunakin

Lecturer

Covenant University

olayinka.ohunakin@covenantuniversity.edu.ng

+234 805 096 1739