Hello, I'm Azeez!

Harnessing Collective Intelligence for Sustainability - Transforming communities through collaborative innovation and evidence-based solutions for Africa's development challenges.

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Collective Genius

Cultivating collaborative intelligence to grow sustainable solutions from the ground up

Pioneering Research

From cluster farming optimization to organizational decision-making, I explore how collective intelligence can revolutionize sustainability and social impact across diverse domains.

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Research Excellence

Advancing the science of collective intelligence for real-world applications

Building Solutions

Through tools like EquiVoice, CICFO, and CrowdSmarter, I create practical applications that empower communities to harness their collective wisdom for sustainable development.

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Innovation in Action

Transforming collective intelligence research into practical tools for change

Shaping Tomorrow

As I pursue doctoral studies, my vision extends beyond individual research to building ecosystems where collective intelligence drives sustainable transformation across Africa and beyond.

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Future Horizons

Envisioning a world where collective intelligence powers sustainable development

About Me

Hi there! I'm Azeez, a nature-loving researcher and innovator passionate about sustainable development in Africa. My journey into Collective Intelligence began when I saw how communities could solve complex challenges—like sustainable farming—by pooling their knowledge. With a Master's in Collective Intelligence from UM6P, I've dedicated my career to harnessing CI for social impact, from founding CrowdSmarter to modeling various forms of communication using CI principles. I'm currently an Outreach Officer for the Africa Initiative at UM6P, Morocco, sowing seeds of change across the continent, and I'm actively exploring PhD opportunities to deepen my impact in CI and sustainability.

Research Interests

Collective Intelligence
Social Network Analysis
Coopetition
Foresight
Agroecology
Climate Change Adaptation
Data-Driven Agriculture
Behavioral Economics in Sustainability
Food Security and Innovation

Education

2020–2022

Master in Collective Intelligence, UM6P

Thesis: A Community Knowledge-Based Assessment of Smallholder Farmers' Perception of Cluster Farming. Read more

2009–2014

B.Tech in Crop and Environmental Protection, LAUTECH

Thesis: Effects of Selected Essential Oils on Fungi Associated with Millet Rot.

Professional Experience

Mar 2023–Present

Outreach Officer, UM6P - Africa Initiative

Facilitating sustainable development initiatives across Africa.

2024–Present

Founder, CrowdSmarter

A collective intelligence startup, dedicated to empowering collective genius for local solutions.

Feb 2022–Aug 2022

Research Intern, OCP Africa

Researched sustainable farming practices in Nigeria.

Sept 2017–Jan 2021

Packaging Supervisor, Olam International

Managed grain packaging operations in Nigeria.

Technical Skills

Facilitation

Data Analysis

Project Management

Programming

Communication

My CI Projects

Explore my mini projects empowering Collective Intelligence

EquiVoice

EquiVoice ensures your conversational intelligence reflects fair discussions—catching when one voice dominates, others fade, or groupthink stalls ideas. Still in development yet experimentally functional, it also works with messy transcripts, offering a clear summary, vivid charts, key words, and teamwork insights.

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Group Decision Facilitator

A lightweight tool to facilitate group decision-making using collective input. Perfect for small teams or communities to align on choices effectively. Explore group dynamics, test voting strategies, or support real-world decisions in communities and teams.

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CICFO

Collective Intelligence for Cluster Farming Optimization (CICFO) empowers farming clusters to optimize scarce resources (water, fertilizers, labor) using collective intelligence. Together, we promote sustainability and resilience against climate and market challenges.

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Publications

Discover my contributions to Collective Intelligence and sustainability research

A Community Knowledge-Based Assessment of Smallholder Farmers' Perception of Cluster Farming

Preprint published in 2023. Explores how Collective Intelligence can enhance sustainable farming practices in Nigeria.

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Current Research

Ongoing work investigating Collective Intelligence frameworks across diverse domains, including sustainability initiatives, organizational design, and complex adaptive systems. My research explores how networked knowledge structures can drive innovation and resilience in socio-technical systems.

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Achievements

McKinsey Forward Scholarship, 2023

Explorer Innovation Fund, 2022 (50,000 MAD)

Published CI Research, 2023

Bertelsmann Tech Scholarship, 2022

Ibn Rochd Scholarship, 2020

Conferences & Talks

SRI2024 Africa, Durban, May 20–25, 2024

AAICE 2023, Abuja, June 26–28, 2023

UM6P Climate Talk, Morocco, June 8–11, 2023

Certificates & Specializations

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Hello, I'm Azeez!

Collective Genius

Pioneering Research

Research Excellence

Building Solutions

Innovation in Action

Shaping Tomorrow

Future Horizons

About Me

Research Interests

Education

Master in Collective Intelligence, UM6P

B.Tech in Crop and Environmental Protection, LAUTECH

Professional Experience

Outreach Officer, UM6P - Africa Initiative

Founder, CrowdSmarter

Research Intern, OCP Africa

Packaging Supervisor, Olam International

Technical Skills

My CI Projects

EquiVoice

Group Decision Facilitator

CICFO

Publications

A Community Knowledge-Based Assessment of Smallholder Farmers' Perception of Cluster Farming

Current Research

Achievements

Conferences & Talks

Certificates & Specializations

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