WASD has built a strong network of researchers, policy makers, educators, consultants and employers from all parts of the world to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss current developments and challenges. This directory can be used to help find, support and collaborate with experts from the WASD network. Interested in joining the WASD expert directory? Complete the application form. Please check your details in our directory after 48 hrs and if you can not find your name, please contact the directory coordinator at sheema@sussex.ac.uk. You can also join the expert directories of our sister organisations: Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI) and Sudan Knowledge (SK).
Dr. Ireneus Nwaizugbo
Associate Professor
Dr. Ireneus Nwaizugbo, is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He received his BSc, MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He has written many scholarly journals in Marketing and has over fifteen years experience, teaching in the University system.
Abiodun A. Egbetokun
Research Officer
A.A. Egbetokun holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and is presently pursuing a Masters Degree in Technology Management in the same university. As a Research Officer with the National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, his interest is in technological innovation, technological capability building and industrial technology management.
Prof. Charles Wambebe
Professor
Professor Charles Wambebe is a Professor of Pharmacology and presently the Chair of Product Research and Development for Africa. He is also the President of International Biomedical Research for Africa. Professor Wambebe pioneered the research and development of the first Nigerian HIV-1 candidate vaccine (1999–2002), involving collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta and the Institute of Human Virology, Baltimore.…
Prof. Njidda M Gadzama
Professor
Prof Njidda M. Gadzama is Professor Emeritus of Zoology and Environmental Science at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. He is an academic leader having been pioneer Pro-Chancellor of National Open University of Nigeria; Vice-Chancellor, University of Maiduguri; and the Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt.…
Prof. Sonny Nwankwo
Provost
Prior to moving to Nigeria, Sonny Nwankwo was a Professor of Marketing and Director for Research and Enterprise within East London Business School, University of East London, UK. Chartered Marketer and developed his research specialism in consumer studies, more specifically, consumerism and strategic customer management under conditions of market failure.…
Dr. ROTIMI R. IPINMOROTI
Head of Station
Dr Rotimi R Ipinmoroti is an international scientist who completed his PhD on tea, followed by his post-doctoral fellowship programme in Japan under JIRCAS. He is the Head of Station, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Uhomora, Edo State, Nigeria.…
Dr. Jayeola Chritisnah Olayinka
Chief Research Officer
Dr Jayeola Chritisnah Olayinka is a Chief Research Officer at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan. She obtained a PhD degree in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye in Nigeria.…
Dr. Esther O. Adegbite
Associate Professor
Dr. Adegbite O. Esther is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Lagos. She is currently acting Head of Finance at her university. Her research interests are in the general area of finance.…
Sunday Afiko
Legal Practitioner
A legal Practitioner with Expertise in Oil and Gas Law, investment Consultancy and Corporate practice who has served as legal adviser to several Small And Medium Scale Enterprises, Oil Companies , Oil servicing Companies and governmental organisations.…
OLATEJU OLABOADE KUMUYI
Development Practitioner
Olateju Olaboade Kumuyi is a development practitioner at Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Foluke Ademokun
Executive Coordinator
Ademokun, a trainer and member of the International Council of Small Business (ICSB), holds a postgraduate degree in Public Administration with demonstrable experience, and expertise in capacity development, project management and monitoring and evaluation, as well as gender and development.…
Dr. Abraham Mainaji Amlogu
Consultant
Abraham Mainaji Amlogu is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist at the State House Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Westminster, London. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, a Fellow and an Examiner with the West Africa Postgraduate College of Pharmacists.…
Dr. Hyelni H. Mshelia
Medical Director
Hyelni H. Mshelia is a medical doctor who has extensive experience in public health. She is the Director, Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Agency an agency of the government of Borno State, Nigeria.…
Dr. J. M. BABAJIDE
Senior Lecturer
Babajde J. M. is a senior lecturer in d department of food science and Technology of the University of Agriculture Abeikuyta. She specialised in Food Processing and preservation. She has many scholarly publications to her credit.
Caleb Adelowo
Senior Research Officer
Caleb M. ADELOWO is, at present, a Senior Research Officer at the National Centre for Technology Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.…
Abdulrazaq Abdulmajeed Adigun
Administrative Officer
Abdulrazaq Abdulmajeed Adigun holds a Master of Public Administration and BSc in Political Science. He began his career as a class instructor before joining the Nigeria Federal Civil Service as an Administrative Officer.…
Chigozie Odum
Lecturer
Chigozie Jude Odum is a lecturer in Department of Archaeology and Tourism, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He obtained his B.A and M.A from the same Department. Currently he rounded up his PhD program from Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Calabar with emphasizes on ecotourism planning.…
Adekunle Tinuoye
Chief Training and Manpower Development Officer
A result focused and global oriented humanist, educator and activist with passions for youth development, women empowerment, labour solidarity, common good , social justice, good governance, peace and stability. My areas of interests are Industrial Relations and Labour- Management Cooperation, Mediation and Workplace Conflict Management, National Labor Legislations and Workplace Policy Analysis, Trade Union Development and Workers Welfare, Gender and Women in Employment and Local Development.…
ADIO AKEEM
Researcher
Adio Akeem is a postgraduate student at the Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Dr. Ibrahim Mamadu
Medical Specialist
Dr. Ibrahim Mamadu MBBS, MPH is a doctor and public health/epidemiology, specialist. He is a graduate of the University of Maiduguri College of Medical Sciences. He graduated from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with a MSc in Public Health (developing countries) and worked with the same institution.…