MsBolanle Olajide
Graduate Researcher
Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development
- Graduate ResearcherFaculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development
- Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
BIO
Bolanle is a current PhD researcher in the School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health at Deakin University. She is a dynamic and results-oriented graduate researcher with a background in Nutrition and Dietetics, demonstrating strong research and analytical skills. She is committed to excellence and innovation, possess a keen ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively within a team. Her aim to make significant contributions through innovative research and effective collaboration, fostering progress in both corporate and community settings.
Her research interests include nutrition in pregnancy, food (in)security, community nutrition, nutritional assessment, and food and lifestyle behaviours across different age groups. Her PhD project focuses on exploring cultural food practices during pregnancy, specifically among African migrant women in Australia.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Graduate ResearcherDeakin University, Faculty of Health/School of Health and Social Development
DEGREES
- Doctor of PhilosophyDeakin University, Melbourne, AustraliaFeb 2023 - present
- Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, NigeriaJan 2027 - Oct 2021
- National Diploma (Nutrition and Dietetics)The Federal Polytechnic Ede, NigeriaNov 2013 - Nov 2016
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- YorubaCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Nutritional science
- Health services and systems
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Health
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- School of Health and Social Development