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Oluwasegun Joel James

Mr. Oluwasegun Joel James

Reviewer

University of Florida
Country
United States of America
Education
MSc in Urban and Regional Planning (In Progress) MSc in Integrated Sustainable Development (In Progress) BSc in Urban and Regional Planning
Journal
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Biography
Professional Summary

I am a graduate student with expertise in Sustainable Urban Development, regulatory compliance, zoning, and housing. I am skilled in GIS and seek to apply technical skills in creating resilient, sustainable communities while advancing integrated solutions for environmental and human development.

Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

MSc. Integrated Sustainable Development — Aug 2024 – Present

  • Relevant modules: Building Energy Modelling, Economics of Sustainable Development.

MSc. Urban and Regional Planning — Aug 2023 – Present

  • Specialization: Sustainable Design
  • Relevant modules: Urban Economy, Land Use Planning Law, Housing Policy, Urban Spatial Analysis, etc.
University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

B.Sc. (Hons) Urban and Regional Planning — Nov 2016 – Nov 2021

  • Relevant modules: Development Control, Environmental Impact Assessment, Urban Psychology, Spatial Economics, etc.
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun, Nigeria

Associate Degree in Urban and Regional Planning — Nov 2013 – Nov 2015

  • Relevant modules: Urban Planning Law, Environmental Science, Sustainable Human Settlement, etc.
Skills
  • Technical: Data Analysis, GIS Mapping, Drone Piloting, Site Inventory, Performance Evaluation
  • Software: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MS Office, SPSS, Adobe Illustrator, eQUEST, R
  • Interpersonal: Communication, Organization, Team Collaboration
Work Experience
Resilience Intern — Florida Housing Coalition

May 2025 – Present

  • Analyzed FHFC-approved green certification programs.
  • Developed comparative matrix on resilience and affordability standards.
  • Co-presented findings at “Resilient by Design” webinar.
Graduate Research Assistant — University of Florida

Aug 2023 – Present

  • Built a GIS-based flood hazard mapping application for affordable housing.
  • Collaborated on Hurricane Idalia mapping app featured in WUFT.
Project Officer — Gable Consults

Dec 2021 – July 2023

  • Authored EIA reports, developed housing layout plans, conducted GIS analysis.
  • Led mapping and planning for Orimedu and Orimerunmu flood management.
Intern — Cityscape Planning Services

Jun 2019 – Dec 2019

  • Prepared TIA and due diligence reports, layout designs, and planning maps.
  • Participated in Ikorodu Sub-region Master Plan inventory and analysis.
Honors and Awards
  • Graduate Research Assistantship – Shimberg Center, UF (2023–Present)
  • Top 5% – Urban Planning, University of Lagos (2021)
  • Top 8% – Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos (2021)
  • Best Graduating Student – Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (2015)
  • Lagos State Scholarship Award (2015–2021)
Certifications
  • Coastal Inundation Mapping – NOAA (Nov 2024)
  • NetZero 101 – United Nations University (Sept 2024)
  • Green Jobs & Eco-Tourism Training (May 2022)
  • Climathon Solutions-Hackathon (Sept 2021)
  • Land Use Planning and Assessment Training (Aug 2021)
  • Institute of Disaster Management Participation (Feb 2021)
Professional Memberships
  • Student Member, American Planning Association (Since 2023)
  • Graduate Member, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (Since 2021)
  • Member, Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (Since 2020)
Leadership Experience
  • DCP Ambassador – University of Florida (2025–Present)
  • Secretary – Student Planning Association, UF (2024–Present)
  • Vice President & Music Director – BSF, University of Lagos (2018–2020)
  • Class Representative – University of Lagos (2016–2021)
  • Regional Senator – URP Students Association of Nigeria (2016–2021)
Research Interests
Architecture, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability
Experience
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