Richard Adeleke

PhD Candidate

Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo.

About Me

I am a human geographer whose research sits at the intersection of economic geography, health and spatial analysis. My work explores how place, access, privileges, and policy intersect to shape life chances and everyday life, including everyday financial experiences and well-being. 

My approaches to geographical analysis are grounded in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including GIS and spatial econometrics. My research is data-driven and policy-engaged, leveraging interviews, national surveys, census data, and geospatial analytics to uncover the social, health, and economic aspects of life.

I am currently a PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo, under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Worth. I hold a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship one of Canada’s most prestigious and competitive awards. My dissertation aims to investigate the lived financial experiences of people with disabilities using fringe financial institutions.

Writing

This section highlights a selection of my published works over the years. These writings reflect my ongoing engagement with critical questions and evolving ideas within my field. Each piece represents a contribution to broader academic conversations and offers insight into my research journey and scholarly interests.

Teaching

Guest Lecture

Digital Economy, in GEOG202. Geography of the Global Economy. University of Waterloo, Department of Geography,

March 14, 2024.

Guest Lecture

Population Geography, in GEOG101. Human Geographies: People, Space and Change. University of Waterloo, Department of Geography, October 3, 2024.

Training

Fundamentals of University Teaching Program (2025).

University of Waterloo, Centre for Teaching Excellence–accredited by the Educational Developers Caucus (EDC)

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (2016-2017).

National Teachers Institute, Nigeria