Christopher Odetunde is a professor of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering. He has held various position in the industry and academia while in the United States and also in Nigeria. He is the former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Kwara State University, Malete[2] and the current Vice Chancellor of Augustine University.[3]
Christopher Bode Odetunde | |
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| Vice Chancellor of the Augustine University Ilara[1] | |
| Assumed office October 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kwara State, Nigeria |
Education edit
Odetunde had his secondary education at St. John's College, Kaduna from 1964 to 1968, where he majored in the Arts. His switch to science subjects came at his A Levels, which he passed between 1969 and 1972.
He then went on to study Aeronautical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the United States. He earned other degrees at Iowa State University, Texas A& M University and Southeastern Institute of Technology, Alabama. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, a Master of Science in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering and in Project Management, as well and a Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering.[4]
Career edit
Odetunde became Vice-Chancellor of Augustine University on 5 October 2020. Until his appointment, he was the former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Kwara State University, Malete.[5][6][7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Augustine Varsity VC Urges Govt to Support Private Universities". 24 November 2021.
- ^ "Kwara State University – University for Community Development". Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Augustine University Ilara Epe: History". augustineuniversity.edu.ng.
- ^ "Directory of Full Professors in the Nigerian University System 2017" (PDF). nuc.edu.ng. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "VC canvasses holistic education system for national devt". 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Augustine University Ilara Epe:News". augustineuniversity.edu.ng.
- ^ "All You Need To Know About Augustine University - Vice Chancellor" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Igbomina Professor, Bode Odetunde appointed Vice Chancellor in Lagos". 18 September 2020.