My Professional Journey

My Professional Journey

Exploring achievements, publications, and contributions

Awards & Recognition

Recognition of professional achievements and contributions

Recent Recognitions (2024–2025)

2025

Alberta Immigrant Impact Award – Nomination

Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Recognized by the Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration and the Associate Minister of Multiculturalism

2025

Women of Impact Award – Nomination

Women of Vision (Calgary)

Honoured for leadership and community engagement

2025

BEACON Stewardship Award

NRCan

Recognized for outstanding contributions to the well-being of Black employees

2024

Canadian Forest Service Unsung Hero Award

Natural Resources Canada

Acknowledged for behind-the-scenes contributions to the sector

2024

14th CCIS Annual Mentorship Recognition

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Celebrated for my strong commitment to mentoring newcomers' growth

Academic & Research Awards (2015–2020)

2017
& 2020

Graduate Performance Award

University of Calgary

Program-recommended award ($7,950)

2019

Chamber of Commerce and ENMAX Award

University of Calgary

For global climate change research ($900)

2019

Graeme and Norma Kay Sullivan Bell Award

University of Calgary

Program-recommended award ($13,500)

2018

Mildred Shaw Book Prize

University of Calgary

Recognized for leadership and mentoring of women ($250)

2016 & 2017

Queen Elizabeth II Award

University of Calgary

Awarded for a high level of academic achievement ($30,000)

2016

Best Poster Award

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Calgary

Third place (Certificate)

2016

Chancellor's and Open Doctoral Award

University of Calgary

Academic merit and research potential ($10,000)

2015 & 2016

Doctoral Recruitment Award

University of Calgary

Recognized for "Eyes High" vision to retain future leaders ($20,000)

Publications

Academic contributions and research publications

2025

Potential contribution of biogas to net zero energy systems

Biomass and Bioenergy, 193, 107561

Thrän, D., Adetona, A., Borchers, M., Cyffka, K.-F., Daniel-Gromke, J., & Oehmichen, K. (2025). Comparative study of Canada and Germany.

2023

Climate impact of diverting residual biomass to cement production

GCB Bioenergy, 15(5), 710–730

Adetona, A. B., Nhuchhen, D. R., & Layzell, D. B. (2023).

2023

Diverting residual biomass to energy use

GCB Bioenergy, 15(5), 533–742

Adetona, A. B., & Layzell, D. B. (2023). Quantifying the global warming potential of biogenic CO2 (GWPbCO2).

2023

Decarbonizing the North

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment

Gagnon, W., Goldstein, B., Adetona, A., & Gillespie, E. (2023). Carbon analysis of space heating combined with carbon capture and storage.

2022

Bridging the gap between science and policy

University Affairs

Adetona A.B., Davidson A., McFarlane E., Raveendran L., Robbins M., Sriskantharajah K., Fowler C., & Qaiser F. (2022).

2021

Leveraging Canada's agri-food system to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Research Money Magazine

Adetona, A. B., & Layzell, D. B. (2021). Opinion piece.

2019

Anthropogenic energy and carbon flows through Canada's agri-food system

Anthropocene, 27: 100213

Adetona, A.B., & Layzell, D. (2019). Reframing climate change solutions.

2014

Manipulation of rhizosphere organisms to enhance glomalin production and C-sequestration

Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 94: 1025–1032

Walley, F., Gillespie, A., Adetona, A.B., Germida, J., & Farrell, R. (2014).

Manuscripts in Preparation (Children's Literature)

Upcoming publications for young readers

2024

Lolu and the Little Seed

Gianis Publishers, Canada

ISBN: 978-1-0697306-0-2

Media Coverage, Interviews, Blogs, and Other Contributions

Featured in various publications and media outlets

2023

Documentary: Be the Change Agent – Managing and Reducing Waste

Telus Optik TV Channel and TelusStoryhive

November 2023

2022

Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program

Natural Resources Canada

September 22, 2022. What PARDP participants are saying.

2022

Sustainable Agriculture: Technology and the Future of Food

Globe and Mail event

Invited speaker. June 08, 2022.

2021

Precision agriculture could offer a key pathway

Research Money Magazine

January 13, 2021. By Jessica Galang.

2019

Canada's agri-food industry under-performing petroleum sector

Wire Service

July 03, 2019. By Mark Lowey.

2019

Canada's oil industry outperforming agri-food on energy efficiency

JuneWarren – Nickle's Daily Energy News

July 10, 2019. Reposted by Alaska Highway News and Pipeline News North.

2019

One mouthful at a time: Agricultural processes and greenhouse gases

University of Calgary News

October 25, 2019. With Dr. D. B. Layzell.

2019

Ag inefficient with carbon emissions: study

The Western Producer News

July 18, 2019.

2018

Biogas and biochar

Climate Atlas of Canada

November 07, 2018.




What I'm Working On Right Now

Current projects and initiatives I'm passionate about

Expanding youth mentorship and early-vision programs

Writing and developing additional children's books

Contributing to climate and energy policy initiatives

Community partnerships and speaking engagements

Building resources for parents and educators