Semeton Amosu is a Research Associate and Soil Scientist in the Environmental Stewardship department at OCCI. Semeton is passionate about beneficial agricultural practices, digital agriculture, soil health and environmental management. He’s currently conducting research projects in agrivoltaics and has developed a diagnostic soil health assessment tool. He is an Agrivoltaics Advocate with Agrivoltaics Canada and a member of the Canadian Society of Soil Science.
Semeton has been involved in agricultural and environmental research for over 24 years with academic and field training in West Africa and South America. He obtained his bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.
Before joining Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in 2024, Semeton worked as a research officer with the National Horticultural Research Institute in Nigeria for over 17 years and he was the head of the Fruits Research Program. He focused on designing and conducting field research on the agronomic improvement of tropical fruits.
Prior to his research experience, Semeton worked as an agricultural consultant. He established farms for clients, performed soil surveys and conducted land use evaluation projects. He also organized and facilitated agricultural workshops and seminars. As a project manager, he has coordinated government-funded agricultural projects and participated in other internationally funded projects, including a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded project.
Outside of work, Semeton prioritizes God, family and friends. He’s happily married with three kids and currently resides in Calgary. Semeton likes soccer, he has played the sport and is a supporter of Arsenal F.C. in England. He’s currently gaining an interest in hockey, which is a sport he had a brief stint with in high school. The Calgary Flames seem to catch Semeton’s attention these days.
Environmental Stewardship
