I am a lecturer in management specialising in energy transition, sustainability, and digital transformation, with over twelve years of experience spanning both industry and academia. My research focuses on energy transition road mapping, sustainability, carbon management, and strategic planning, incorporating principles of sociotechnical systems, sustainability transitions, systems thinking, accountability, transparency, and social constructionism. Through this interdisciplinary approach, I aim to strengthen energy policy and governance, shape the future of businesses and power systems, and drive innovation in technologies, facilitating the transformation toward clean energy and net-zero goals.
I currently organise the Aberdeen Business Research Seminar, a platform dedicated to fostering national and international research knowledge sharing through engagements with leading experts at RGU. Additionally, I lead a sustainability research project focused on shaping business practices and promoting innovative strategies to support net-zero ambitions across Scotland/UK. My work involves active collaboration on various research, publication, and commercial projects, with a strong commitment to delivering real-world impact through funded initiatives. I remain open to future research and collaborative opportunities.
My research has been presented at esteemed international seminars and conferences within my field. Over the years, I have coordinated and lectured across MBA and MSc programs, covering topics such as energy policy, sustainability transitions, renewable energy management, and international business strategy. At the undergraduate level, I have taught courses on organisational and business strategy, including graduate apprenticeship programs. I also play a key role in upskilling short-course delivery and have supervised numerous student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including doctoral candidates.
I hold several professional credentials, including Chartered Manager (CMI, UK), Certified Management Consultant (ICMCI), and Certified Management Specialist (London Graduate School). I am also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and a part qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
I earned my PhD in Management from Robert Gordon University (RGU), UK, where my research examined strategic planning processes and governance in energy transition, with a focus on accountability and transparency to inform energy policies. Prior to that, I completed an MBA at RGU and obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. I have also held leadership positions, serving on the Board of Governors as a Doctoral Representative at RGU (2020–2022) and contributing to RGU’s Academic Council (2021–2022).Additionally, I have been awarded the British Council/ISPF Symposium Fund and have worked on funded projects, including those supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).
I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to support students and colleagues, advance research in my domain, and provide consultancy services and contribute to positive societal change that drive meaningful impact in energy transition, sustainability and business practices.
Research Interests
Her primary research interest is energy transition management, renewable energy management, business sustainability, strategies for carbon footprint measurement and management. She is also interested in management related research including strategy, planning, accountability, transparency and governance. Technology development and innovation research are also welcomed. Her most recent project is on the effect of COVID deployment on teamwork, leadership, career intentions and mental health in NHS personnel and decision-making in the Front-End Loading Stage of Project Management in the UKCS Oil and Gas Industry.
Teaching and Learning
Racheal is a module co-ordinator and lectures various courses to MBA, MSc and Undergraduates (Including Graduate Apprentices) on Energy Policy, Sustainability and Transitions (BSM217), Organisational strategy (BS4001), Renewable energy management (BSM158). She also tutors on International business strategy and , Business strategy, amongst others. In addition, Racheal has supervised numerous students' projects across undergraduate, including Racheal is involved in Graduate Apprentices and postgraduate, including MBA student's projects, research proposals, placements, dissertations and consultancies. She also engages in the development of short courses and delivery of consultancy services in the area of her specialisation.
PhD Supervision Availability
Yes
PhD Topics
Energy and sustainable transition
Energy Transition roadmapping
Renewable energy management
Strategy and strategic planning
Governance of energy transition
Energy transition policy
Accountability and transparency
