Dr Ayokunnu Olowoporoku is a multidisciplinary academic, educator, author and entrepreneur whose career bridges higher education, business, hospitality management and professional development. At Northumbria University’s London Campus, he brings industry-informed perspectives to teaching, academic supervision and student development, with particular emphasis on innovation, employability, international business and the application of theory to real-world challenges.
He serves as Module Leader for Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation and Communications and Content Marketing. His teaching portfolio includes Design for Innovation (LD6045), Career Development and Research Informed Learning (LD6062), and International Tourism Development (LD7200). He supports undergraduate and postgraduate learners from diverse international backgrounds, and supervises MSc dissertations, guiding research design, ethics, critical analysis and academic writing.
Drawing on extensive experience in hospitality operations, management consultancy and entrepreneurship, Dr Olowoporoku integrates practical cases, reflective learning and research-informed discussion into the classroom. His professional involvement includes Hotel Support & Management Company (HSMC), a hospitality management and advisory enterprise, alongside initiatives in executive learning and personal development. His approach promotes inclusive participation, critical thinking, professional confidence and graduate readiness.
He is the author of two books published in 2026: SEE It. SAY It. DO It: A 3-Step Guide to Achieving Success and LIFEWIRE: Philosophies for Daily Living. Both works explore purposeful action, values, resilience and lifelong growth. Presented to scholarly audiences at Northumbria University London Campus in September 2026, the books also underpin his Doctor Olowo MasterClass initiative, connecting personal development with practical learning and professional advancement.
Dr Olowoporoku brings a distinctive combination of academic facilitation, industry insight, authorship and entrepreneurship to the University community. His focus is on enriching student experience, strengthening employability, supporting postgraduate research and fostering meaningful connections between higher education, professional practice and society.