Adenrele Awotona
About Adenrele Awotona
Adenrele Awotona is a Professor of Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he also serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters. He has extensive experience in research and education, having hosted international workshops and supervised numerous academic theses.
Work at UMass Boston
Adenrele Awotona currently serves as a Professor of Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He has held this position since 2018. In addition to his teaching role, he is the Founding Director of the Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters, a position he has maintained since 2008. Previously, he worked as a Professor and Dean of the College of Public and Community Service from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Adenrele Awotona has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Architecture and Land Economy from the University of Cambridge. He also holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Architecture, Urban Studies, and Housing from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Additionally, he has completed various certificate programs at institutions such as Cornell University, Harvard University, and the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
Research and Funding
Awotona has been involved in significant research projects as either a principal investigator or co-investigator. His work has received funding from various agencies, including the Boston Foundation, British Council, U.S. Department of Energy, and the European Union. He has also organized major conferences focusing on diverse countries and issues, enhancing the academic discourse in sustainable urban development.
Keynote Speaking Engagements
Adenrele Awotona is a frequent keynote speaker at various conferences. He has presented at a national research conference in Ethiopia and an international conference in Rome, Italy, focusing on Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. His speaking engagements reflect his expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in sustainable urban development.
Editorial and Review Contributions
Awotona serves as a reviewer for book proposals and journal articles for notable publishers, including Cambridge University Press, Routledge, Elsevier, and Urban Affairs Review. He is also the Series Editor of 'Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters,' published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, contributing to the academic literature in his field.