
Arome Ibrahim
Junior Researcher & Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Fellow at LUT University (Finland)
Arome Ibrahim is an award-winning immersive technologist, impact entrepreneur, and doctoral researcher at LUT University, Finland, pursuing a double doctoral degree with RMIT University Australia under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions DREAM+PLAN doctoral program. His research examines how technology ventures adopt and operationalize regenerative practices within their business models and how innovation ecosystems support this transition. He is passionate about connecting entrepreneurship and emerging technologies with practices that restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, and create positive value for nature and society.
Arome's academic journey spans Nigeria, Croatia, Lithuania, Belgium, Finland, and Australia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Geography, specializing in Applied Meteorology, and an Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Impact Entrepreneurship (EMMIE). His international honours include the Next Economy Entrepreneurship Impact Award, the Digital Lab Africa Best XR Project Award, and recognition among Threedium UK's Global Top 50 Voices in VR, AR, and 3D.
Arome is committed to connecting research with practice and science communication. He co-hosts ReGen Rhythm, a research-informed podcast exploring regeneration with scholars, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. His entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding Experis Immersive, a virtual and augmented reality company, and leading Immersive Tech Africa, a youth-led initiative increasing access to Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through education, training, and research. He also contributes as a mentor, judge, and facilitator to international programs, including the International Science Council (ISC) Frontiers Planetary Prize, the beVisioneers Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, the Global Startup Awards, and the QS Reimagine Education Awards.
Beyond research, Arome advocates for accessible technology (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), entrepreneurship education (SDG 4: Quality Education), and international collaboration (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals). He founded The Doctoral Hub to share doctoral opportunities and Researchers on Regeneration to connect scholars across disciplines. He leads entrepreneurship and innovation programs for LUT Storming and co-leads the LUT/LAB Virtual Worlds Community. He also serves as a student representative at the Nordic Research School in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NORSI).
