Ben Festus, PhD

Lecturer and Researcher

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Ede North, Osun State, Nigeria

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About me
Researcher | Product Developer | Youth Coach | Curriculum Expert | IoT & AI Expert | Materials Expert | Sensor Tech | Innovative Solutions
Education
- Federal University of Technology Akure
  2013 - 2016
  Master of Technology - MTech Physics Electronics Measurement and instrumentation Distinction
- Federal University of Technology Akure
  2017 - 2021
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Physics Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation
  Equally skilled in material science with bias in powder metallurgy, simulation and modelling, high tech equipment fabrication and maintenance.
Experience
- Federal Polytechnic Ede
  Jul 2011 - now
  Lecturer and Researcher
  Teaching the next generation of Physicists in understanding and applying technological solutions for human capital advancement.
- Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology
  Apr 2018 - now
  Science Laboratory Consultant & Curriculum Expert
  Expert assessment on curriculum development, implementation, and administration on Science Laboratory Technology in the academia (Nigerian Polytechnics and Universities) and industries.
- NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
  Sept 2018 - now
  Curriculum Consultant and Accessor
  Program Accreditation and Resource Inspection of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) at the ND level and Physics Electronics at the HND level offered across Nigerian Polytechnic.
- University of Johannesburg
  Aug 2021 - now
  Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Built-in Engineering
  - Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    Feb 2024 - now
  - Visiting Researcher
    Aug 2021 - Feb 2024
- Innov8 Hub
  Oct 2023 - now
  Technology Innovation Developer
  Developing Innovative solution for the healthcare sector targeting the Nigerian Market with a global perspective
Licenses & Certifications
- International Computer Drivers License - Level One (ICDL,)
  ICDL Africa
  Jul 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ben Festus, PhD
  Research Travel Grant Institute of Physics, London Jun 2024 A research travel grant provided by the Institute of Physics, London to attend and present a paper on Tribological Behavior of Bio-inspired Surfaces in Agro waste engineering at the EVC17-ECOSS37 Conference in Harrogate, UK
- Awarded to Ben Festus, PhD
  Biomimetic Management of polluted Mine sites - Research Grant National Research Fund (TETFUND) Jan 2024 DNA recombination of plants for Phytoremediation investigations, development, and implementation
- Awarded to Ben Festus, PhD
  Design and Evaluation of an Innovative Technology for Mobile Based Adaptive Assessment British Council Exams Research Services Oct 2023 This award is for the development of an Innovative technological solution that focuses on tools for adaptive assessment to enhance test deliveries. This research benefits from the Artificial intelligence framework to deliver a friendly and cost-effective solution that will revolutionize test delivery
- Awarded to Ben Festus, PhD
  TETFAIR TETFUND, NIGERIA Oct 2023 TETFAIR is a collaborative project between TETFund and Innov8 hub with the aim of transforming Research ideas into Innovative product solutions.
- Awarded to Ben Festus, PhD
  Smart City Research Grant Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) Sep 2023
- Awarded to Ben Festus, PhD
  Conference Attendance Travel Grant EPS EuroPhysics Conference Grants
Volunteer Experience
- Special Marshal
  Issued by Federal Road Safety Corps CDS on Jan 2012
  Associated with Ben Festus, PhD
- Osun State Chairman
  Issued by Association of Science Laboratory Technologist of Nigeria on Jun 2021
  Associated with Ben Festus, PhD