Dr. Tolu Ajayi is a seasoned educator and a reputable Chemical engineer who is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lagos. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife in 1983, and in 1990, she went on to obtain a doctorate in the same field of study from the University of Lagos - a move that launched her now 31-year career as an engineering educator in the same institution. She is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, as well as a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Dr. Ajayi specializes in Process control, Environmental Engineering & Engineering Education and has passionately taught several generations of engineering students, many of whom are now doing great things in the field around the globe. She believes students should be made to learn and understand engineering concepts from the basics and see the application of these concepts in everyday life. She believes in simplicity and taking time to enjoy the little gifts of life and shares a quote that aptly captures this; “Life is a journey, and not a race; so slow down and live it, enjoying every moment of it.” She is well-loved by students for her unique ability to help them understand difficult concepts through her patience, attention to detail, and desire to ensure that all required subjects are well covered. Dr. Tolu Ajayi is also happily married with children.
Big thanks to all our attendees, competitors, judges, corporate and individual sponsors for making the first S2P Engineering Design Competition a success.
Huge congratulations to our 10 finalists and to team Koye Hydro who emerged ahead of over 40 teams as the Winner of the S2PAfrica EDC 2022, taking home $10,000 IDRC grand prize and $2000 from Cummins West Africa, to fund the development of their project as well as teams KeyTrick and Improved Charcoal Stove came in second and third respectively.
A new bar has been set and we can’t wait for EDC 2023.