Prof. A. O. Adelaja — Professor and Head of Department. B.Sc. (Ife), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Lagos); R. Engr., MNSE, MASHRAE. Specialization: Thermofluids / Energy Systems, Thermal Enhancement and Management.

Past Heads of Department

• Prof. P. V. Rao — UNESCO-SF Project Coordinator, 1964–1966
• Dr. E. A. Shonubi — Acting Head, 1966–1973
• Prof. A. O. Awojobi — Head, 1973–1977
• Prof. H. E. Enahoro — Head, 1977–1980
• Prof. V. A. Akinsete — Head, 1980–1983
• Prof. H. E. Enahoro — Head, 1983–1986
• Prof. S. A. Balogun — Head, 1986–1987
• Prof. N. A. Abdul — Head, 1987–1992
• Dr. C. M. Kamma — Acting Head, 1992–1993
• Dr. S. O. Talabi — Acting Head, 1993–1994 and 1995–1998
• Dr. O. O. Akindele — Acting Head, 1994–1995
• Dr. O. Damisa — Acting Head, 1998–1999 and 2007–2010
• Prof. O. O. Akindele — Head, 1999–2002
• Prof. S. O. Talabi — Head, 2002–2007
• Dr. J. S. Ajiboye — Acting Head, 2010–2012
• Dr. S. J. Ojolo — Acting Head, 2012–2013
• Dr. K. T. Ajayi — Acting Head, 2013–2014
• Dr. E. O. B. Ogedengbe — Acting Head, 2014–2015
• Dr. O. M. Kamiyo — Acting Head, 2015–2017
• Prof. J. S. Ajiboye — Head, 2017–2020
• Dr. S. J. Ojolo — Acting Head, 2020–2021
• Prof. S. J. Ojolo — Head, 2021–2024
• Dr. A. O. Adelaja — Acting Head, 2024–2025