Tosin Somorin
Researcher - Circular Economy Waste Management
Tosin has over 10 years of multidisciplinary research experience in the areas of clean energy development and sustainable value recovery from waste. Her research interests lie in the sustainable conversion of waste to value-added products through circular bioprocesses. This research area addresses global energy inequalities and waste problems, contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs 7, 11 & 13 “affordable and clean energy”, “sustainable cities and communities” and “climate action”. Before joining IWMI, Tosin was with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, and served as a Lecturer/Chancellor’s Fellow in Energy. She holds a PhD in Gas Turbine Technology & Biofuels from Cranfield University, UK, and Master of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria.
Current projects
Latest news for Tosin Somorin
How to create lasting impact for refugees and community members
Science helps make humanitarian efforts in Sudan more targeted and sustainable
March-April 2025 Research Journal Roundup
Pitching for impact: The journey of agri-tech innovators in Kenya
Latest publications by Tosin Somorin
Composting: a training module for trainers and practitioners
The science of agriculture-driven nature loss (part 1): mapping drivers and impact of agricultural water management
Lessons learned from black soldier fly farming for circular livelihoods in Kenya
