Muhammed Oyinlola
Muhammed Oyinlola
Institution
Section titled “Institution”- The University of British Columbia (UBC) & Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)
Affiliations
Section titled “Affiliations”- Postdoctoral Fellow (Joint), Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Quebec, and Department of Zoology, The University of British Columbia
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Changing Ocean Research Unit, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, The University of British Columbia
- Board Member, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, BC Chapter
Core work interests related to Solving FCB
Section titled “Core work interests related to Solving FCB”Dr. Oyinlola is a dedicated environmental scientist whose work fundamentally addresses the Food-Climate-Biodiversity (FCB) nexus. His core research leverages predictive models, scenario development, and interdisciplinary data to understand and mitigate anthropogenic and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and global food security. He specifically studies the effects of a changing ocean on fisheries and aquaculture using bioeconomic and hydrological models. His projects include investigating alternative water management policies to support the physiological needs of key fish species (such as Sockeye, Chinook, and White Sturgeon) under warming scenarios, as well as mapping out future adaptation pathways for global mariculture production. Ultimately, his work contributes to projecting global seafood nutrient availability and developing long-term sustainable strategies for aquatic food systems.
Topics of interest
Section titled “Topics of interest”- Environmental Science and Marine Ecology
- Global Aquaculture and Mariculture Development
- Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
- Predictive Modelling (Species distribution, bioeconomic, and hydrological models)
- Fish Biology, Ecology, and Thermal Physiology
- Global Seafood Security and Nutrient Availability
- Scenario Development and Shared Socioeconomic Pathways
Role in Solving FCB
Section titled “Role in Solving FCB”Supporting the Nigerian team with data and modelling training workshops, to support their research.