Mutiat Olaitan Mohammed is a Nigerian researcher, an innovator in sustainable biotechnology and a PhD student specialising in biomass bioconversion, bioenergy and nanobiotechnology. As a recipient of the ASM Future Leader Mentorship Fellowship, she is recognised for her commitment to innovative solutions aimed at transforming waste into high value-added resources.

With over fifteen years’ professional experience, her expertise spans microbiology, nanobiotechnology, higher education, scientific research and project management. Her work focuses in particular on the recovery of agricultural waste, the development of biofuels and the applications of biotechnology for a more sustainable and circular economy.

Currently Acting Coordinator of the Research and Innovation Unit at Summit University in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, she plays an active role in strengthening research and scientific innovation. Through her numerous scientific publications and presentations, she is helping to advance knowledge in the fields of sustainable biotechnology and the ecological transition.

Her commitment to research and innovation has earned her recognition both nationally and internationally, making her an influential voice in the fields of nanobiotechnology, bioenergy and sustainable development.