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Damilola joined London Met in 2023 after holding teaching and research positions at the University of Exeter (UK), Bath Spa University (UK) and Alex Ekweme Federal University (Nigeria).

Damilola's educational journey started in Nigeria, where he graduated from the University of Lagos with a BSc in Psychology. He then completed an MSc in Social and Organisational Psychology at the University of Exeter. After his MSc, Damilola was an Assistant Lecturer at the Alex Ekweme Federal University (Nigeria), where he lectured in modules centred on the areas of Social, Environmental, Organisational and Experimental Psychology. Subsequently, he completed a PhD in Psychology from the University of Exeter. Damilola's PhD research involved investigating the role of African history in social identity processes and collective political action among Africans (i.e., African identity) and intergroup relations between non-Africans and Africans. Moreover, During his PhD, Damilola held a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant position in the Department of Psychology, where he taught undergraduate modules in the areas of Social Psychology (e.g., Social Practical) and Research Methodology (e.g., Qualitative Methods and Interview Skills, Methods and Statistics in Psychology).

After Damilola's PhD, he completed a Post-doctoral research position at the University of Exeter, where he investigated the causes of the minority ethnic attainment/awarding gap in legal professional assessments – a project funded by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. During his Postdoc, Damilola held an Associate Lecturer position at Bathspa University in the Business School, where he supervised Master's (MA) students dissertations on topics in Organisational Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Consumer Psychology, Equality/Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Strategy; and Leadership.

Damilola teaches Social and Organisational Psychology and Academic and Career Skills across different levels at London Met. He currently contributes to the following modules:

Semester 1:
1. Perspectives in Psychology – PC3004
2. Preparing for Success – PC3050 (Module Lead)
3. Careers in Psychology – PC4060 (Seminar Lead)
4. Individual Difference – PC5057 (Seminar Lead)

Semester 2:
1. Working with Diverse Populations – PC3052
2. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Psychology – PC4062 (Module Lead)
3. Social and Cultural Explanations of Behaviour – PC5062
4. Social Psychology (MSc) – P77011

Year-Long:
1. BSc Research Project – 6C6P01
2. MSc Research Project – PY7PA6

Damilola co-heads the partnership between London Met and the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) for the BNA's Scholars Programme.