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Dr. Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi
Assistant Professor & Dean, School of Management and Social Sciences, Business Administration · West Midlands Open University, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · Lagos
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-MGMT-LA-NG-2026-2416
Member since 2026
Expertise
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Technology
- Innovation Management
- International Business
- Investment Management
- Small Business
- Higher Education
- Leadership
- Knowledge Management
- Research Methodology
Mentorship offered
- Financial Consulting
- Digital Strategy Consulting
- Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting
- Business Strategy Consulting
- Statistical Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Insights
- Gap Analysis
- Scientific and Technical Research
- Technology Scouting
- Market Research
- Systematic Literature Review
- Business & Legal Writing
- General Proofreading & Editing
- Technical Writing
Mode: Hybrid · Capacity: 3–5 researchers
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About
Dr. Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi is a distinguished academician, researcher, business management expert, sustainability advocate, consultant, and policy advisor with extensive experience spanning academia, entrepreneurship, investment management, public service, and business consulting. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Dean of the School of Management and Social Sciences at West Midlands Open University, Nigeria, while also holding several adjunct and visiting academic appointments internationally. His expertise encompasses entrepreneurship, strategic management, sustainability, innovation, knowledge management, business intelligence, leadership, and small business development. With more than 170 scholarly publications, including over 120 research papers, 45 book chapters, 12 books, and 28 conference papers, Dr. Olubiyi has established himself as a globally recognized scholar. He has contributed significantly to academic research, policy development, postgraduate supervision, editorial leadership, and international knowledge exchange. His work is widely indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, DOAJ, and other reputable databases, making him one of the leading contributors in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and business management research.
Publications 20
Journal articles
- Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi et al. (2025). Role of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Customer Behaviour: Evidence from Consumer Goods Companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Cogent Business & Management.Scopus
- Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi et al. (2024). Measuring the Combined Effect of Firm Strategy, Organizational Culture, Open Innovation and Technological Capability on SME Growth. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market and Complexity.Scopus
- Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi et al. (2024). Workplace Inequalities and Sustainable Development Goal 10 in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sustainability.Scopus
- Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi et al. (2023). Business Model Innovation and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development. International Journal of Innovation Studies.Scopus
- Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi et al. (2022). Innovative Culture and Personal Values: Entrepreneurial Perspective from Graduating Students. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research.Scopus
Books
- (2025). The Future of Small Business in Industry 5.0. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.ISBNAvailable with Publisher
- (2025). Global Impacts and Sustainable Practices in Fast Fashion. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.ISBNAvailable with Publisher
- (2025). Practical Applications of Self-Service Technologies Across Industries. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.ISBNAvailable with Publisher
- (2025). Building Organizational Capacity and Strategic Management in Academia. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.ISBNAvailable with Publisher
- (2026). Vulnerability and the Future of Small Business in Industry 5.0. Palgrave Macmillan.ISBNAvailable with Publisher
Book chapters
- (2023). Increasing the Role of Small Businesses in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Strengthening Managerial Capabilities: The Case of Nigeria. In Role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Achieving SDGs. Palgrave Macmillan.
- (2024). Measuring Combined Effect of Firm Strategy, Organizational Culture, Open Innovation and Technological Capability on SME Growth. In Consumer and Organizational Behavior in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. IGI Global.
- (2025). Spotlighting Leadership Competencies in Small Businesses: Post-Pandemic Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa. In Building Organizational Capacity and Strategic Management in Academia. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- (2025). Strengthening Sustainable Development Goal 5 Through Gender Diversity and Creativity in Women-Owned Small Businesses. In Business Sustainability Practices in Society 5.0. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- (2025). Innovative Behaviour and Profitability in Family-Owned Businesses Post-Pandemic. In The Future of Small Business in Industry 5.0. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Conference papers
- (2025). Does Your Life Have Meaning? Social Entrepreneurial Intentions Through Dark and Light Triad Traits. International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Global Entrepreneurship Research Forum.Other
- (2025). Role of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Customer Behaviour in Consumer Goods Companies. International Conference on Business Innovation and Sustainability, International Academic Conference.Other
- (2024). Measuring Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa Post-Pandemic. International Conference on Sustainable Development, Global Sustainability Research Network.Scopus
- Business Model Innovation as a Catalyst for Sustainable Entrepreneurship. International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference, International Academic Forum.Other
- (2022). Strategic Cost Leadership Impact and Sustainable Business Growth in Africa. International Conference on Sustainable Business Development, Global Business Research Forum.Other
Experience
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Assistant Professor & Dean, School of Management and Social Sciences
West Midlands Open University, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Present (current)
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Present (current)
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Guest Professor
Yorkville University, British Columbia, Canada
Present (current)
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Visiting Professor
Kazimierz Wielki University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Present (current)
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Managing Partner
Timi Olubiyi Consulting, Lagos, Nigeria
Present (current)
Education
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Completed 2022
B.Sc. (Hons.) Business Administration, Business Administration
Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Completed 2001
B.Tech. (Hons.), Pure & Applied Physics
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
Supervision & projects
- Completed
Thesis · Knowledge Management and Organizational Competitiveness
2024
- Completed
Thesis · Small Business Sustainability and Innovation
2023
- Completed
Thesis · Strategic Management Practices and Business Growth
2023
- Completed
Thesis · Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Empowerment
2022
- Completed
Dissertation · Knowledge Management and Organizational Productivity
Completed · 2023
- Completed
Funded project · Role of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Customer Behaviour in Sub-Saharan Africa
Academic Research Collaboration · Principal Researcher · 2024-2025
- Ongoing
Funded project · Sustainable Development Goals and Small Business Development in Africa
International Research Collaboration · Lead Researcher · 2023-2025
- Completed
Funded project · Business Innovation and Sustainability Practices in Emerging Economies
University Research Initiative · Researcher · 2022-2024
- Completed
Funded project · Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Growth in Africa
Academic Research Consortium · Principal Investigator · 2021-2023
- Ongoing
Funded project · Knowledge Management, Innovation and SME Competitiveness
International Academic Research Network · Co-Investigator · 2022-2025
Awards
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World Top 100 Scientists Recognition
International Scientific Community · 2025
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170+ Scholarly Publications
Various Indexed Journals · Multiple Years
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Editor-in-Chief Appointment
Academic Publishing Community · Current
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International Keynote Speaker
Global Academic Institutions · Multiple Years
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Policy Advisory Contributions
Government of Nigeria · Multiple Years
Events & training
- 2025
Faculty Development Programme (FDP) · International Academic Research Consortium
Advanced Academic Publishing and Research Excellence Programme
- 2024
International Conference · International Sustainability Forum
Global Sustainability and Leadership Development Summit
- 2023
Workshop · Babcock University
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and SME Development Workshop
- 2022
Workshop · Babcock Centre for Executive Development
Research Methodology and Academic Writing Workshop
- 2021
Executive Development Programme · International Executive Education Forum
Strategic Management and Leadership Development Programme
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