Oluwatosin Abigail Fagbohun
Melbourne
Summary
Experienced food systems researcher with a strong background in market research, consumer behavior analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative methods to support innovation and policy development. Demonstrated expertise in sustainable product development, agribusiness, and applied research across diverse contexts in Europe and Africa.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Fellow
University of Parma, Italy
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted policy-relevant research on consumer food environments and social innovation as part of the EU-funded On Foods project.
- Applied social network analysis and the Local Multiplier (LM3) tool to assess the economic and social impact of short food supply chains.
- Led systematic literature reviews on food environments, social innovation, and wholesale agrifood markets to inform policy recommendations and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Co-authored a report on livestock sustainability currently under FAO review.
Research Intern
The Kingfish Company, Netherlands
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Designed and executed a feed optimization trial aligned with circular economy practices.
- Analyzed quantitative data using SPSS to generate actionable insights for product enhancement.
- Collaborated with R&D and commercial teams to translate findings into improved feed strategy.
Product Development/Project Manager
Sano Foods Limited, Nigeria
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed consumer-focused products (e.g., mushroom tea, lemongrass juice, OFSP-coated peanuts).
- Managed end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept to field testing.
- Oversaw stakeholder communications, risk assessment, and resource planning for production scaling
Nutrition Manager
Agro-Park Development Company Limited, Nigeria
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed livestock nutrition programs, applying analytical tools to improve feed strategies and animal health outcomes
- Led data-driven decision-making and coordinated team activities for efficient service delivery
- Communicated technical findings and health outcomes to internal teams and external partners
Education
Master’s Degree - Sustainable Food Systems
Wageningen University and Research
07.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
12.2017
Skills
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research
- Policy research and strategy development
- Stakeholder collaboration and mapping
- Sustainable food systems
- Social network analysis
- Project management expertise
- Drafting policy briefs and research papers
- Experienced with data analysis software: Microsoft Office, SPSS, Atlasti
Certification
- IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera – Jan 2025)
- Certificate: Food Systems E-Course, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (2023)
- Certificate: International Development & EU, European School for Leadership Development (2022)
- Member, European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE)
- Member, Associazione Italiana di Economia Agraria e Applicata (AIEAA)
Timeline
Research Fellow
University of Parma, Italy
10.2023 - Current
Research Intern
The Kingfish Company, Netherlands
01.2023 - 04.2023
Product Development/Project Manager
Sano Foods Limited, Nigeria
01.2021 - 06.2021
Nutrition Manager
Agro-Park Development Company Limited, Nigeria
10.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Master’s Degree - Sustainable Food Systems
Wageningen University and Research
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