Olatunji Anthony Akerele Ph.D. is a highly skilled scientific specialist currently serving at Eastern Health and NL Health Services since January 2021. With a comprehensive background in research and development, Olatunji previously worked as a Research & Development Scientist at Polyamyna Nanotech Inc. and as a Child and Youth Worker at Key Assets in Canada. Academic contributions include roles as a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at Memorial University of Newfoundland while completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry. Olatunji's educational qualifications also include a Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Nottingham, along with additional business-related training and undergraduate and diploma degrees in Food Science and Technology.