Urban Strategist | Geospatial Analyst | Climate Systems Thinker
Equipping cities & institutions to navigate the clean-energy transition with spatial intelligence and justice-driven policy.

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I’m Femi — a builder of strategies, tools, and spaces for equitable infrastructure.

With dual Master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Public Policy from Harvard, my work lives at the intersection of spatial analysis, systems design, and civic innovation. From Lagos to Lowell, I’ve helped institutions integrate geospatial thinking into high-stakes decisions on housing, climate, and critical minerals.

🛠️ Founder of Nexus Engineering & Planning
🌐 Former roles with the United Nations, Lincoln Institute, and Harvard GSD/HKS
🛰️ Tools of the trade: ArcGIS Pro, R, Python, StoryMaps, LandTrendr, PostGIS, Satellite Imagery

Analyzed satellite imagery + mine locations in South Katanga to uncover how artisanal cobalt mining drives deforestation and labor exploitation.
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🧠 Machine Learning • R • LandTrendr • UNOSAA Capstone

“Our analysis reveals that despite global efforts towards environmental sustainability, deforestation rates in the DRC have not significantly decreased over the last 20 years. Mapping data indicates extensive forest change, primarily in regions with high artisanal mining activity.”

Transitioning a 95-acre industrial city parcel to mixed-use development in Everett, Massachusetts.
🏆 2024 Esri Innovation Program Winner – Harvard
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Led neighborhood mobility analysis for a low-income immigrant community in Lowell, MA. Exposed deep gaps in pedestrian safety, access to groceries, and bus service.
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🛣️ GIS • Accessibility Mapping • Community-Based Planning

In this StoryMap, we follow Francis’ firm, Kéré Architecture, around the world starting from his very first project, Gando Primary School. 🗺️ Explore StoryMap →

This AADN StoryMap provides a geospatial exploration for our season two listeners. Read further to explore the projects that galvanize our podcast guests and that embody their prolific work. 🗺️ Explore StoryMap →

In this StoryMap, we journey with Sekou Cooke from the first Black in Design Conference at Harvard on Sunday, November 17, 2013, to his current design practice and we examine his contributions to Hip-Hop Architecture. 🗺️ Explore StoryMap →

Examined some of the critical events that have shaped the Harlem of the West and also highlights some of the Black urbanists who have contributed to shaping its historical and contemporary identities. 🗺️ Explore StoryMap →

• 📄 Resume
• 🌍 Portfolio
• 🛰️ Africa Futures Report (PDF)
• 🚶🏽 Centralville Mobility Plan (PDF)
• 🗺️ StoryMap Collection

“Cities are our most human invention. They deserve data, design, and dignity.”
— Femi Olamijulo

_{Last updated: March 2025 • Built with ❤️ and a thirst to learn how to be better.}