Dr. Oyelakin Idris Oyewale, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia.
Oyelakin Idris Oyewale is a seasoned academic and business expert with over 15 years of experience in international business management, sustainability, and corporate governance. 🌍💼 Currently a lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia, he specializes in green production, circular economy, and sustainable business practices. 🏭♻️ With a Ph.D. in Management from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS and an MBA in Muamalat, he combines research, teaching, and consultancy to drive industrial and academic innovation. 📊📚 He has led multiple projects on ISO 14001, green production, and sustainability in manufacturing, actively contributing to global environmental and economic discussions. 🌱🌏
Publication Profiles
Education & Experience 
- Ph.D. in Management – Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia (2023)
- MBA, Muamalat (Business) Administration – Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (2018)
- B.Sc. in Economics (Hons.) – Lead City University, Nigeria (2008)
- Associate Membership – Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (2011)
- Diploma in Computer Application (2007)
Work Experience:
- Lecturer, Universiti Utara Malaysia (2024-Present)
- Executive Trainer, BMC Training & Development Malaysia (2023)
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Spectrum International College of Technology (2023)
- Teaching Assistant, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (2019-2023)
- Research Assistant, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (2017-2018)
- Halal Executive, Dinding Processing Plant, Malaysia (2018)
- Customer Care Representative, Ison Bpo International, Nigeria (2014-2016)
- Trainer, Human Resource Dept., Logistic Consult International, Nigeria (2011-2013)
Summary Suitability
Dr. Oyelakin Idris Oyewale, an accomplished researcher and academic, stands as a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional contributions to sustainability, international business management, and green production practices. With a Ph.D. in Management from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, and over 15 years of experience, he has significantly advanced research in areas such as sustainable business operations, circular economy, and environmental conservation, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Professional Development
Oyelakin Idris Oyewale has actively enhanced his skills through various workshops and training programs. 🌍💡 He completed courses in Alternative Assessment Training (2024) and Micro-credentials Module Development (2023) to refine his teaching methodologies. 🎓✨ His expertise in research was strengthened through training in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Techniques (2020) and Active Learning (2019). 📊📚 He also underwent industry-specific training, including New Hires Induction Program (2014) and Customer Service Excellence Training (2014), gaining vital corporate experience. ☎️💼 His commitment to continuous learning ensures that he remains a leader in academia, business management, and sustainability. 🌱🏢
Research Focus
Oyelakin Idris Oyewale’s research is centered on sustainability in business, green production, and corporate governance. 🌍♻️ He investigates how manufacturing firms adopt circular economy practices to achieve sustainable operations. 🏭🔄 His work on ISO 14001 compliance and its impact on corporate sustainability has been instrumental in shaping industrial strategies. 📈 He also explores the role of Halal certification in business performance, enhancing market credibility. 🏆✅ Additionally, his studies on health tourism in Malaysia and internationalization in education reflect his broad academic and industry-driven insights. 📚🌏 His research contributes to global SDGs and environmental conservation efforts. 🌱🌎
Awards & Honors 🏆🎖
- Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (2021)
- Murata Science Foundation Research Grant (2022-2023)
- Best Research Paper on Circular Economy (2023)
- Outstanding Lecturer Award, Universiti Utara Malaysia (2024)
- Excellence in Green Production Research, UTP (2022)
- Leadership Award for Sustainable Business Practices (2020)
Publications Top Noted
The Role of Halal Certification in Business Performance in Selangor: A Study on Kopitiams – AH Yusuf, OI Oyelakin, S Abdul Shukor, US Ahmad Bustamam – Cited by: 18 – Year: 2017
Does ISO 14001 and Green Servitization Provide a Push Factor for Sustainable Performance? A Study of Manufacturing Firms – IO Oyelakin, SK Johl – Sustainability 14 (15), 9784 – Cited by: 11 – Year: 2022
Green Servitization as a Means of Sustainable Performance: Evidence of Listed Manufacturing Firms – IO Oyelakin, SK Johl – Cogent Engineering 9 (1), 2014250 – Cited by: 9 – Year: 2022
Prospects of Halal Products in Developing Countries: Comparison Between Nigeria and Malaysia – IO Oyelakin, AH Yusuf – International Journal of Business Society 2 (8), 44-53 – Cited by: 9 – Year: 2018
The Effect of Green Servitization on Malaysian Manufacturing Firm Sustainability: A Moderating Role of ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System – OI Oyewale, SK Johl – Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 4563-4570 – Cited by: 8 – Year: 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on Malaysian Economy: A Study of Consumer Product Manufacturing Firms – IOO Asnidar Hanim Yusuf – Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences 49 (1) – Cited by: 7 – Year: 2022
Bustamam, USA (2017) – AH Yusuf, IO Oyelakin, SA Shukor – The Role of Halal Certification in Business Performance in Selangor: A Study … – Cited by: 4 – Year: 2017
Green Servitization, Circular Economy, and Sustainability: A Winning Combination Analysis Through Hybrid SEM‐ANN Approach – SK Johl, K Ali, K Shirahada, OI Oyewale – Business Strategy and the Environment 33 (8), 8978-8993 – Cited by: 2 – Year: 2024