Funmi Akindejoye

She/her

Nature's Wifi

I'm from: Lagos, Nigeria
Current Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Position: PHD candidate, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, UTAS.
Field of research/work: Environmental health Science, Brain health and planetary health
YTS Years: 2024 2026

Funmi's Notable career moments

  • My artwork graced the cover page of the first group art-exhibition I participated in

  • MPH in Environmental Health science, University of Ibadan

  • Program lead for a pioneer Alzheimer’s advocacy non-profit in Nigeria

  • Global Atlantic Fellow with Global Brain health institute, TCD

  • Pioneered art-exhibition series on urban design and mental health, (Nigeria, and Finland)

  • Metrodora award finalist for Mental health leader in medicine and science

  • Pilot Grant Award for Global Brain Health Leaders

  • PHD (Scholarship) program at Wicking dementia research and education centre, UTAS

About Funmi Akindejoye

“A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.” – Michelangelo

Growing up, I lived in the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of Nigeria, where gas flaring was widespread and I always pondered how the natural environment impacts our brain health. This sparked my interest in studying Environmental Health Sciences.

As an environmental, cross-disciplinary health researcher and visual artist, my artistic work is informed by research on environmental determinants of brain health and wellbeing.

Currently I am studying how humans connect with their natural environment through artistic creativity. Scientists have found that being in nature is beneficial to our health and well-being by reducing stress, restoring attention, and promoting physical health.

To support people’s brain health and quality of life, the combination of art activities in natural environments can promote brain function, improve communication, social connection and boosts self-esteem.

Funmi's Photo Gallery