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Ayodele Olatumininu AWOJOBI

Mechanical Engineer, Lecturer, Inventor, Political Activist · b. March 12, 1937

Ayodele Oluwatuminu Awojobi who was called the Nigerian Einstein was a Nigerian educator, author, inventor, social and political activist. He was born in a middle class family and grew up to be one of the most influential personalities of Africa. A remarkable student, he excelled in academics and was also recognized as a brilliant dramatist which earned him the nickname of ‘Macbeth’. After completing school education with first-rate grades, he earned scholarships for his graduate as well as post-graduate degrees, and was also funded for his doctoral degree which he earned from the University of London. He went on to obtain a Doctor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with his groundbreaking research in the field of ‘Vibration’.

Biographical record

Title
Prof.
Surname
AWOJOBI
First Name
Ayodele
Other Names
Olatumininu
Gender
Male
Source of Publication
NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)
Date of Birth
March 12, 1937
Status
Died
Date of Death
September 23, 1984
Place of Birth
Oshodi-Isolo
Father's Name
Chief Daniel
Adekoya
Father's Status
N/A
Mother's Name
Mrs. Comfort
Adekoya
Mother's Status
N/A
Marital Status
Married
Name of Spouse
Mrs Iyabode
Mabel
Profession
Mechanical Engineer
Lecturer
Inventor
Political Activist
Education Level
Tertiary
Schools Attended with Dates
St. Peter's Primary School,1942-1947, CMS Grammar School,Lagos; Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology(now Ahmadu Bello University),Zaria; University of London.
Academic Honours
‘Doctor of Science’ degree,Mechanical Engineering,Imperial College London.
Previous Appointments
- Professor,Faculty of Engineering,University of Lagos
- Head of Mechanical Engineering,Department,University of Lagos
- Associate Professor,Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering.University of Lagos
- Host, quiz-show, Master-mind
- Chairman, Lagos State School's Management Board
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A
Outstanding Achievements
He converted his own family car from right-hand drive to a left-hand drive. He also made a hybrid vehicle which was able to move in both forward and backward directions with all four pre-existing gears. He named the vehicle ‘Autonov 1’

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