Abdul Abbas
Brighton,East Sussex
Summary
Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a demonstrated record of research success in publications. Self-directed and motivated professional with a highly ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.
Meticulous to organise research team members with a background in peer-reviewed publications in high-index journals, report writing, information gathering and presentation preparation. Friendly, open and hardworking team player. Uses honed organisation skills to set up and maintain accessible and easy-to-use research databases.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research fellow
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
2021.03 - Current
- Performed various scientific duties daily, including theories, conceptual frameworks, processes, heuristics, and models.
- Collaborated with industrial and business professionals to advance research and gain a deeper understanding of topics.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to ensure data quality and project research.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Associate consultant
UNDP, SD Strategies
Berlin Germany
2019.06 - 2019.09
- Built and maintained excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Generated reports to inform management and aid in senior decision-making.
- Independently resolved issues with resourceful research and critical thinking,
- Maximised client revenue growth by delivering business outcome-driven objectives.
- Conducted RAID analysis to accurately identify critical project issues and risks.
- Completed assigned tasks quickly and accurately, using strong time management and task prioritisation.
- Followed written and verbal directions, managing high-volume details and tasks with accuracy.
Chief Scientist
National Environmental Agency (NESREA)
Abuja
2008.10 - 2017.09
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select thebest decisions.
- Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Independent Consultant
Environmental Accord
Lagos
2010.09 - 2014.03
- Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.
- Observed systems and staff operations throughout the organisation, compiling current and accurate information.
- Conducted studies focused on analysing current strategies and evaluating the feasibility and potential results of proposals.
- Drafted procedure manuals, work definitions and standard operating procedures by job title or work area.
- Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
- Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
Education
PhD - Energy and Climate Policy
University of Sussex
United Kingdom 2019.09 - 2022.01
Master of Science - Energy Policy
University of Sussex
United Kingdom 2017.09 - 2018.09
Master of Science - Environmental and Resource Management
Nasarawa State University
Keffi, Nigeria 2015.05 - 2017.09
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria 2005.10 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Sokoto, Nigeria 1999.01 - 2002.10
Skills
- High-value project management
- I understand how complex technologies and innovation affect economic change
- I appreciate the nexus between society, the transition studies, policy mix, other complex technical systems, and the net zero transition
- For collecting data: I have research experience carrying out systematic literature reviews; and qualitative data collection through both interviews and surveys
- For research Methods: I possess extensive experience in mx-methods research approaches including quantitative, qualitative and case studies
Work availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Research fellow
Heriot-Watt University
2021.03 - Current
PhD - Energy and Climate Policy
University of Sussex
2019.09 - 2022.01
Associate consultant
UNDP, SD Strategies
2019.06 - 2019.09
Master of Science - Energy Policy
University of Sussex
2017.09 - 2018.09
Master of Science - Environmental and Resource Management
Nasarawa State University
2015.05 - 2017.09
Independent Consultant
Environmental Accord
2010.09 - 2014.03
Chief Scientist
National Environmental Agency (NESREA)
2008.10 - 2017.09
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
Ekiti State University
2005.10 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
1999.01 - 2002.10