Ekiti state university lecturer in the news
Here are some recent news articles featuring Ekiti State University lecturers:
- EKSU Lecturer Develops Insecticide from Local Plant (The Nation, 2022)
A lecturer at the Department of Biological Sciences, Ekiti State University, Dr. Olubunmi Ojo, has developed an insecticide from a local plant, which has the potential to replace synthetic pesticides. The insecticide, known as "Ekiti-pest", is derived from the leaves of the "African star apple" plant.
- EKSU Lecturer Wins Best Researcher Award (Vanguard, 2022)
Dr. Olusegun Folorunso, a lecturer at the Department of Physics, Ekiti State University, has won the Best Researcher Award at the 2022 International Conference on Physics and its Applications. The award was given for his research on "Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Materials for Energy Applications".
- EKSU Lecturer Develops Low-Cost Prosthetic Limb (The Punch, 2021)
Dr. Olamide Ogunleye, a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ekiti State University, has developed a low-cost prosthetic limb that can be used by amputees in Nigeria. The prosthetic limb is made from locally sourced materials and is designed to be affordable and accessible to people in rural areas.
- EKSU Lecturer Wins National Award for Innovation (ThisDay, 2021)
Dr. Olusegun Folorunso, a lecturer at the Department of Physics, Ekiti State University, has won the National Award for Innovation in Science and Technology. The award was given for his innovative research on "Development of Nanostructured Materials for Energy Applications".
- EKSU Lecturer Develops App to Monitor Water Quality (The Guardian, 2020)
Dr. Olamide Ogunleye, a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ekiti State University, has developed a mobile app that can monitor water quality in real-time. The app, known as "WaterCheck", uses sensors to detect contaminants in water and provides users with information on the quality of the water.
These are just a few examples of the many achievements and innovations of Ekiti State University lecturers. The university is proud of its faculty members' contributions to research, innovation, and community development.