Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan | Global Health and Infectious Disease Burden | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan | Global Health and Infectious Disease Burden | Young Scientist Award

PhD Scholar  |  Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin  |  Nigeria

Mr. Ahmed Ahmed Olaitan is an emerging academic and research scholar whose work bridges sociology, environmental studies, and sustainable development. His professional experience spans research, teaching, and community leadership, with active roles as a Lecturer at the Federal College of Forest Resources Management in Ishiagu, Nigeria, and a Research Fellow at the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. His research contributions focus on traditional healthcare practices, indigenous community development, social and environmental sustainability, and the socio-economic dimensions of forestry and agroforestry. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles that explore the intersections of social systems, environmental conservation, and cultural knowledge transmission. His scholarly efforts extend to participation in national and international conferences, where he has presented research on environmental management, indigenous education, and climate change awareness. Ahmed’s research skills encompass qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis using PLS-SEM, SPSS, NVivo, and Excel, and the development of community-based research frameworks that support sustainable livelihoods. His academic excellence has been recognized with honors, including the Graduate on Time Award from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, highlighting his dedication to timely and impactful scholarship. He has also served in leadership capacities such as Treasurer of the International Student Society at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and Principal of Sheikh Ahmad Islamic School in Ilorin, Nigeria, where he promotes education and community empowerment. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to social innovation, research excellence, and practical approaches to achieving sustainable development goals. With a growing academic profile and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary inquiry, Ahmed continues to contribute significantly to both scholarly research and societal advancement. He has achieved 22 Citations, 9 Documents, 3 h-index .

Profiles:  Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus 

Featured Publications

  1. GO Victory, Oyewole, A. L., & Olaitan, A. A. (2022). Climate-smart agricultural practices at Oyo State, Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Social Review, 1(1), 1–7.
    Citations: 45

  2. Tokede, A. M., Banjo, A. A., Ahmad, A. O., Fatoki, O. A., & Akanni, O. F. (2020). Farmers’ knowledge and attitude towards the adoption of agroforestry practices in Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 24(10), 1775–1780.
    Citations: 31

  3. Ibrahim, A., Abdullah, R., Ismail, W. N. A. T., & Olaitan, A. (2023). Strategy formulation to empower indigenous community involvement in cultural ecological tourism of Kuala Tahan National Park. Planning Malaysia, 21, 36–47.
    Citations: 19

  4. Ibrahim, A., Olaitan, A. A., Jazmina, W. N., Simin, M. H. A., & Nizam, M. S. (2023). Capacity building of indigenous youth through skills and career training programs in Malaysia. ISVS e-journal, 10(6), 151–163.
    Citations: 13

  5. Rose, A. O., Morenike, T. A., Ahmad, A. O., & Anne, T. F. A. (2020). Predictor of research productivity among married female research scientists in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Finance and Economics, 8(5), 232–236.
    Citations: 9