Oluwatosin Dawodu
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
Biography
Olu is a first year PhD researcher in Acoustics and Audio Engineering at the Â׸£ÀûƬ, exploring how everyday sounds influence stress and well-being, particularly for people with autism and diverse sensory experiences. This study is inspired by her lived experience with autism, which underpins a strong commitment to inclusive and meaningful research. She holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and a Master’s degree in Global Health and Environment. Olu brings together technology, health, and environmental perspectives to better understand how sound affects daily life. Her research lies at the intersection of acoustics, audiology, aural diversity and the built environment. She is driven by a strong desire to contribute to making the acoustic environment more accessible to aurally diverse populations.
Olu’s research aims to translate lived sensory experiences into practical knowledge that can inform more inclusive buildings, cities, and soundscapes. By bridging research, health, and design, Olu seeks to contribute to environments that actively support well-being and accessibility for neurodiverse communities.
Areas of Research
Olu’s research interests lie at the intersection of acoustics, environmental health, and neurodiversity. Her key research interests include:
* Hyperacusis and decreased sound tolerance
* Autistic sensory processing and auditory sensitivity
* Acoustic environments and built environment accessibility
* Soundscape perception and ecological validity
* Neurodiversity-affirming research practice
* Disability, inclusion, and environmental design
* Coping strategies and sensory self-management
* Environmental and everyday noise exposure
* Acoustics and soundscape analysis
* Stress, well-being, and environmental health
* Aural diversity and inclusive sound environments
* Neurodiversity-informed design and accessibility
* Urban and domestic soundscapes
* Public health impacts of environmental noise
Olu holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo, Nigeria and a Master’s degree in Global Health and Environment with merit from the Â׸£ÀûƬ.
Qualifications
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MSc Global health & Environment
2022 - 2025 -
B.Tech Computer Sc & Engr
1997 - 2002