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Professor Esther Akinlabi

Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor

Department: Mechanical and Construction Engineering

Esther Akinlabi

Professor Esther Akinlabi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, currently serving as the Deputy Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, 51, Newcastle, UK. In her most recent role, she served as the Director of PAULESI, Ibadan, Nigeria. Prior to joining PAULESI, she had a decade of meritorious service at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, UJ. At UJ, she served as the HOD of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science and as Vice Dean for Teaching and Learning for FEBE. Her research interests are in modern and advance manufacturing processes which include Friction Stir Welding and Additive Manufacturing. She has filed two patents, edited four books, co-authored seven books, and authored/co-authored many peer reviewed publications.

  • Arize Igwe Material Characterisation and Optimisation of 316L Stainless Steel Manufactured via Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing Technology Start Date: 01/10/2023 End Date: 07/03/2025
  • Job Wambua Development of Optimally Engineered Self-Lubricating Thin Coatings for Cutting Tools of Titanium Start Date: 01/03/2023 End Date: 07/03/2025

  • Law PGDL December 01 2018
  • Mechanical Engineering DEng April 11 2011
  • Fellow of African Academy of Science FAAS
  • Fellow of Nigerian Academy of Science NAS
  • Professional Engineer PrEng


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