Department of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Temitope Olabisi Onuminya
Professor
Specialisation Plant Systematics and Conservation
Education / Training
| Institution and Location | Degree | Completed | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos, Nigeria | B.Sc. | 2006 | Botany (First Class Hons.) |
| University of Lagos, Nigeria | Ph.D. | 2011 | Molecular Systematics & Conservation |
| University of Cambridge, UK | Certificate | 2017 | Molecular Phylogenetics & Metabolomics |
| George Mason University, USA | Certificate | 2022 | Research Management and Leadership |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Chairperson, Quality Assurance & SERVICOM Seminar/Workshop Committee (2025)
- Chairperson, Entrepreneurship/Technology and Innovation Committee, University of Lagos Women Society (2025)
- Co-Chairperson, Faculty of Science Staff Training, Welfare & Development Committee (2024 – date)
- Member, School of Postgraduate School Academic Programme Committee (2024 – date)
- Deputy Coordinator, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (Lagos Branch) (2024-date)
- Hall Mistress, Queen Amina Hall, UNILAG (2023–present)
- Deputy Director, School of Foundation Studies, UNILAG (2022–2024)
- Deputy Director, Institute of Continuing Education (2021 – 2022)
- Treasurer, OWSD UNILAG Branch (2021 – 2024)
- Coordinator, UNILAG FabLab (2020–present)
- Terrestrial Biodiversity Conservation Cluster at the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (2020–present)
- Member, Curriculum Review Committee, School of Postgraduate Studies (2020-2021)
- Member, Central Research Laboratory Management Committee (2019 – 2023)
- Member, University of Lagos Women Society School Board (2019 – 2021)
- Member, University Senate (2018–present)
- Reviewer, UNILAG Journal of Medicine, Science and Technology (2015 – date)
- Reviewer, Journal of Scientific Research and Development (JSRD) (2015 – date)
- Adjunct Lecturer, Institute of Security, Nigeria (2012–present)
- HALLMARK OF LABOUR: Young Achiever’s Award. October, 2012.
- GLOBAL NEWS Leadership for Excellence Award – Inspiring Leadership Award in Education. July, 2012.
- Best Ph.D. Thesis, Nigerian University Doctoral Thesis Award Scheme (NUDTAS), 2011
- ASPT Travel Awards, USA, 2010. BOTANY 2010 Conference, Rhode Island, USA. $300
- Darwin Scholarship Award, 2010. Field Studies Council, Shrewsbury, UK. (2010)
- Exploration Fund Award, Explorers Club, New York City ($1,500), 2009
- School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, Graduate Fellowship Award. March 2008- June 2010.
