David Olabanjo SANNI
Lecturer I
college of Environmental Sciences (COEVS)
Surveying and Geoinformatics Programme
I hold a Ph.D. in Geography (Agro-Climatology & Remote Sensing/GIS application), while my first and second degrees were in Geography/Remote Sensing application and Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System respectively. My research focused on the integration of geospatial techniques (Remote sensing and GIS) into geographical disciplines, specifically in the field of climatology and urban landscape changes.
I have acquired expertise in applied geospatial techniques, specifically Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), within the field of Geographical Sciences. My research and teaching focus on the application of these advanced geospatial techniques to analyze and understand various aspects of our planet, particularly in the context of climate change and urban landscape dynamics. This is done with a strong desire to understand and contribute my quota in addressing the several complex challenges associated with the environment in the 21st century. I am abreast with the latest practices and tools used in this field and contributed (and still contributing) to the environmental sciences via my publications, which center on applying geospatial techniques to environmental dynamics (landscape change and climate change).
I am a strong advocate that complex environmental issues can be addressed through the ‘correct’ application of geospatial techniques (Remote sensing and Geographic Information System) hence I desire to share my interest and knowledge in the application of geospatial techniques in complex spatial dynamics (both theoretical and practical experiences) to the next cohort of geospatial experts through teaching, seminars, fieldwork and publications. My role first as a teacher then a course tutor and a lecturer has given me the opportunity to be up-to-date in the advancements in the geospatial world and establish a network for inter-disciplinary research. I desire collaboration with researchers, students, and organizations that are equally passionate about the changes in our environment. This will allow for novel solutions and ensure a friendly and sustainable world, which will be less hostile to man.
Education
- Ph.D. (2021) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, (Geography – Climatology & Remote Sensing/GIS application)
- M.Sc. (2014) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, (Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System)
- B.Tech. (Hons) (2008) Federal University of Technology, Minna (Geography/Remote Sensing Application)
- OND (2003) Kano State Polytechnic, Kano (Architectural Technology)
Research
Research interests include Urban landscape dynamics, Geo-spatial mapping, Climate variability impacts especially on food security, and indigenous resilience to a changing climate. Am currently working on Mapping the vulnerability of the dominantly cultivated food crops to climate variability across the Agro-ecological zones in Nigeria.
Institutional Service
- Lecturer at the Surveying and Geoinformatics Programme
- Member, Bowen University Research Ethics Commitee
Selected Publications
- Sanni, D.O. (2022) Adapting Agricultural practices to climate change by arable farmers in Southwest Nigeria, Ife Research Publications in Geography, Volume 21, No. 1, Pp 189 – 200, Department of Geography, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, ISSN: 0795-073X eISSN: 2636-5243, https://irpg.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/irpg
- Sanni, D.O. (2020) Local Knowledge of Climate Change among Arable Farmers in Selected Locations in Southwestern Nigeria, Handbook of Climate Change Resilience, W. Leal Filho (ed.), Pp 2531 – 2548, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93336-8_147.
- Sanni, D.O. and Okhimamhe, A.A. (2009) Linking Climate change and Urbanization in Kano Metropolis and environs in the Sudano – Sahelian belt of Nigeria, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 6, https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1307/6/4/342032