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Dr. Deji Craig Energy • Sustainability • Strategy
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Renewable energy economist • Sustainability strategist • Senior Lecturer

Helping organisations navigate the energy transition — with evidence, economics, and impact.

Hi, I’m Dr. Deji Craig — a renewable energy economist and sustainability strategist specializing in energy policy instruments, efficiency optimization, and integrated energy systems. Based in Malta, I bridge research, policy, and practice to support informed decision-making and sustainable energy development.

Renewable Economics Energy Management Energy Auditing & Efficiency Sustainability & ESG Policy Development Energy Project Management

About

Research-informed strategy for a cleaner, smarter energy future.

Experienced operational management professional with a proven track record in optimizing processes, driving efficiency, and enhancing team performance. I am committed to fostering continuous improvement and achieving organisational goals. I also lecture across Business Management, FinTech, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability.

Personal motivation

My journey in the energy space is driven by a simple belief: a sustainable future is not just possible — it’s essential. Every project I take on — from advising on regulatory frameworks to optimizing energy operations — is guided by the desire to create real, lasting impact. Based in Malta but collaborating globally, my mission is to build bridges between innovation and implementation, policy and practice, economics and sustainability.

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Services

At the intersection of economics, sustainability, and strategic operations — services tailored for real-world application.

🔍 Energy Policy & Regulation

Expert analysis and guidance on policy frameworks, regulatory strategy, and compliance — aligning objectives with sustainable, evidence-based outcomes.

⚡ Energy Auditing & Efficiency

Comprehensive audits, efficiency roadmaps, and actionable optimisation strategies across industrial, commercial, and residential contexts.

🔄 Energy Markets & Logistics

Market assessments, pricing insights, supply chain analysis, and strategic planning for cost-effective, low-carbon energy delivery.

📈 Energy Project Management

End-to-end oversight for renewable and efficiency projects: planning, stakeholder coordination, budgeting, risk assessment, and performance evaluation.

🌍 Energy Communities

Design and implementation support for local energy communities that empower citizens, promote sharing, and build resilience.

♻️ Sustainable Energy Systems

Systems-thinking evaluation of integrated solutions — hybrid systems, renewable integration, demand-side management, and economic performance alignment.

Awards

Recognition for contribution and impact.

Global Award Recognition

African Renewable Network

African Icon Award

International Solar Energy Society

Outstanding Citizen Contribution Award

Ogun State Government of Nigeria

Work experience

Lecturing, operations leadership, and fintech business development — across Malta and Nigeria.

Senior Lecturer
Idea College — Mosta, Malta
02/04/2023 – Current
  • Lectures: Organisational Behaviour, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management, FinTech & alternative financing.
  • Develops course content, learning strategies, assessments, and digital materials.
  • Assesses student work, provides feedback, and supports quality assurance/verification processes.
Senior Lecturer (Part Time)
GBSB Global Business School — Birkirkara, Malta
01/11/2025 – Current
  • Lectures on Disruptive Technology.
  • Creates digital teaching content, assessments, and learning activities.
Senior Lecturer (Part Time)
Yhank Institute — Ta' Xbiex, Malta
15/03/2025 – Current
  • Lectures MSc students (Economics, Technology & Innovation) on Economics of Innovation.
  • Develops lecture videos, presentations, and assessments aligned to scheme-of-work objectives.
Visiting Business Lecturer
School of Business Management — St Julians, Malta
01/03/2023 – 30/11/2023
  • Taught higher education business students and supervised undergraduate projects/thesis.
  • Prepared lecture materials, assessments, attendance monitoring, and feedback.
Operations & Facility Coordinator
ctPark Limited — San Gwann, Malta
01/01/2023 – 31/12/2023
  • Coordinated daily operations, policies, performance metrics, forecasting, and cross-team workflows.
  • Managed onboarding/training, scheduling, reporting, inventory/logistics, and supply chain of spare parts.
  • Facility responsibilities: KPIs reporting, preventive maintenance, audits/inspections, and emergency coordination.
Customer Engagement Representative
ctPark Limited — San Gwann, Malta
25/09/2021 – 31/12/2022
  • Handled customer support across phone/social channels; logged and tracked technical issues to closure.
  • Coordinated with technical/operations teams, produced reports, supported marketing events, and trained staff.
  • Worked toward financial targets and improved service standards.
Business Development Executive
Pagatech Limited (Fintech) — Lagos, Nigeria
06/08/2012 – 31/01/2015
  • Client onboarding, KYC collection, AML/KYC liaison, and compliance training.
  • Developed sales strategies, risk mitigation, and customer growth programs.
  • Handled client escalations, built touchpoints, and reported regional activities.

Education & training

Academic depth across energy sustainability, business administration, banking & finance, and professional development.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Malta — Msida, Malta (01/06/2025 – Current)

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)

Middlesex University — London, United Kingdom (01/05/2020 – 25/11/2024)

Doctoral Fellow (Human Resources Management & Services)

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management — Lagos, Nigeria (01/05/2022 – 15/11/2024)

MA International Business Management

Middlesex University — Pembroke, Malta (23/08/2019 – 16/10/2020)

MSc Banking & Finance

University of Ibadan — Ibadan, Nigeria (15/01/2014 – 16/11/2015)

Professional Proficiency Certificates

  • Sales — Glowinkowski International (Munich, Germany) (Dec 2013)
  • Management — Nigerian Institute of Management (2011)
  • Debt Management — Institute of Debt Recovery Practitioners of Nigeria (2011)

Publications

Selected academic and professional publications and research.

Fundamentals of Finance (2018)

Educational textbook for undergraduate and professional students on Introduction to Finance — Project March Publishers.

Public Sector Accounting (2019)

Academic textbook for undergraduates and professional students on Public Sector Accounting — Project March Publishers.

The Impact of Cashless Policy on Nigerian Banking Sector (2015)

Research thesis on the effects of going cashless (FinTech) on banks in Nigeria — University of Ibadan.

Performance Management System & Employee Satisfaction in FinTech Industry (2020)

Research conducted on FinTech companies in Malta — submitted to the Department of International Business Management, Middlesex University.

Skills

Operational leadership, teaching, stakeholder engagement, and a solid digital toolkit.

Digital tools

Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive/Docs, Zoom, Social Media, SalesForce.

Job-related skills

  • Risk control processes and risk management.
  • Mentoring and staff induction/training.
  • Certified effective sales skills training (Glowinkowski International).

Communication & leadership

  • Strong communication and professional relationship building.
  • Cross-cultural collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Team leadership experience (including managing teams).

Core focus areas

Energy policy & regulation Energy auditing & efficiency Energy markets & logistics Operations & process optimisation FinTech & alternative financing Strategic management Sustainability & ESG

Contact

For consulting, lecturing, collaboration, or speaking engagements.

Location Mgarr, Malta
Alternate email abioduncraig@yahoo.com

Skype: abiodun.craig

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