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Dr. Ofodile, Lauretta Nwanneka

Chief Lecturer, Department of Biological Science, Yaba College of Technology

Dr. Ofodile, Lauretta Nwanneka is a Chief Lecturer, Department of Biological Science, Yaba College of Technology. She served as the Director, College Central Research Laboratory (2018-2022), Head, Department of Biological Sciences (2009-2012), Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. A Botanist with specialization in mycology and mushroom biotechnology. Her PhD research was carried out at the Biological Interaction Laboratory, Kew Botanic Garden, United Kingdom, where she trained in techniques in natural product chemistry. She has over 45 scholarly articles in local and international journals to her credit. Her research areas include: waste management, mushroom production technology, and natural product chemistry for drug production from mushrooms and plants. Dr. Ofodile was awarded a professorial position by the American University, Port Novo, and Republic of Benin in May 2023. Prof. Ofodile is a multiple grant award winner. Some of her awards, scholarships, and research grants include the French Embassy Fund 2024 on plastic waste management, 2024 TETFUND National Research Fund, 2020 National Research Fund-TETFUND grant, Innovate Lagos Research Grant 2014 by Lagos State Government for investigation into Ganoderma mushrooms against breast cancer cells. Netherland Fellowship on climate change mitigation and control 2012, MASHAV (State of Israel) Fellowship on integrated pest management and control 2003, Institutional Educational Trust Fund Research Grant (TETFUND) 2013, 2015, 2024. She is one of the 2023 Awardees of UKAID prototype and startup funding for innovation to market project through RISA. Her MVP called Fungigro, is presently undergoing validation. She is a member of several professional bodies, which include the British Mycological Society, Society for Fungi Conservation, International Mycological Society, Botanical Association of Nigeria, International Network of Women Engineers scientists (INWES), Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). She has two patents to her credit.



Dr. Engr. Olufunmilayo Alice Mafimidiwo

Chief Lecturer, School of Engineering, Yaba College of Technology

Dr. Engr. Olufunmilayo Alice Mafimidiwo is a distinguished Electrical engineer with a rich career spanning over three decades. Since the beginning of her engineering journey in 1989, she has made significant contributions to electrical power installation, electrical machines, metering systems/flow custody transfer in the oil/gas sectors, and Dam rehabilitation. She has successfully designed, executed, installed, and commissioned various engineering projects to her credit, with a long list of successfully executed and commissioned engineering projects for private, public, and government parastatals. Dr. Engr. Mafimidiwo, O. A. obtained her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos in 1988 and 2008 respectively. In 2005, she left the Industry for the Academics and joined the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering, Yaba College of Technology as Lecturer 1 and became a Chief Lecturer in 2017. She obtained her PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power/Renewable Energy option) from the University of KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa, in 2016. Dr. Engr. Olufunmilayo Alice Mafimidiwo is a prolific scholar with over twenty-five published journals and conference proceedings, as well as book authorship. Her research interests encompass engineering project management, solar energy, and green building technology, with research study on Impact of 3D on Solar Power Generation (photovoltaic and concentrated solar energy). She also has bias for Data Analytics/Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in Teaching and Learning. A registered COREN member and a Fellow with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), Nigerian Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineering (FNIEEE), and a member of other professional Engineering bodies within and outside the shores of Nigeria, such as SAIEE, NIFEngM, APWEN, OWSDW, INWES and SWE. She is the current serving Vice Chairman, Power & Energy Specialty Group of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NIEEE), Lagos Chapter. Beyond her professional achievements, Alice enjoys research collaboration, networking, reading, and travelling. She is a skilled Editor, Reviewer, Moderator, Assessor, Advisor, and Writer. She is dedicated to maintaining high standards of engineering excellence and standards. She is happily married with children.



Dr. Ifeoma Akeredolu

Lecturer at Yaba College of Technology

Dr. Ifeoma Akeredolu, a registered Dietitian, is a meticulous, innovative, and adaptable professional with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in Home Economics and Nutrition & Dietetics. This diverse academic background enables her to thrive in creating supportive and results-driven work environments. Her role as a Lecturer at Yaba College of Technology has sharpened her expertise in research, data analysis, and both written and verbal communication, allowing her to effectively engage with diverse audiences. A consistent advocate for innovation and skills development, Dr. Akeredolu has led several impactful initiatives. As the Coordinator of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre and the Skills for Innovation Hub (i-HUB) Project, she has successfully championed collaborative, forward-thinking programmes that promote dynamic capacity building and institutional growth.