Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Babatunde is deeply involved in civic activities that reflect his commitment to societal development.
ONALASKA, WI, July 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Akinola A. Babatunde, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Babatunde is a distinguished senior instructor at Western Technical College, where he has been imparting knowledge in electrical/electromechanical engineering technology to his students since 2023. He leverages over two decades of knowledge to teach various courses as an expert in renewable energy technology, solar photovoltaic or solar power, particularly in generating electricity from solar energy. These courses focus on science, electrical engineering, and energy systems engineering, covering topics from industrial electrical systems to electronics and fabrication.
Before his current role, Dr. Babatunde was a faculty member of Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus, where he was a senior instructor and researcher between 2020 and 2023. He was also an assistant professor at Girne American University in Cyprus from 2018 to 2021 and was the head of the department at some point during his service. Dr. Babatunde's journey in academia began at Cyprus International University, where he rose from a student research assistant to a graduate research assistant, instructor, and researcher between 2012 and 2018.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Babatunde has been actively involved as a facilitator with the Lagos State Empowerment and Research Network (LEARN), contributing significantly to community empowerment and education initiatives in Nigeria. Additionally, his expertise in leadership, global public speaking, and renewable energy technology earned him recognition as a speaker for TEDx, highlighting his philosophies of life, achievements, and contributions to diverse fields.
In preparation for his illustrious career, Dr. Babatunde earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Ilorin in 2005, followed by a master's degree and Doctor of Philosophy in energy systems engineering from Cyprus International University in 2014 and 2018, respectively.
Dr. Babatunde's commitment to sustainability and innovation is further evidenced by his research publications, memberships in the Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC CIU) in Cyprus, and the Renewable Energy Research Group (REDAR) at Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus. These affiliations underscore his dedication to advancing research and development in renewable energy technologies.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Babatunde is deeply involved in civic activities that reflect his commitment to societal development. He holds the title of chancellor at PATRAL Multiversity, a non-profit and charity academy he established to empower youths across the globe in the areas of personal, leadership, business, and career development.
Furthermore, Dr. Babatunde is an accomplished author, with publications such as "Solar Photovoltaics," a book on renewable solar energy, and "Establish Your Empire," a book offering insights into achieving personal and professional success.
As a testament to his hard work, Dr. Babatunde's accolades include receiving the Meritorious Research Assistant Award from Cyprus International University and being named Most Influential Personality, Best Researcher, and Best Leader by the African Student Grand Awards (ASGA). He attributes his successes to his faith in God, solid mentorship, networking, and a lifelong commitment to learning and self-improvement. Mentors, leaders, and partners who have been significantly instrumental to his achievements include, but are not limited to, Abisola and Dexstar Babatunde, Ret. Justice Maria Folayan, Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, Rev. George Adegboye, Prof. Serkan Abbasoglu, Prof. Jim Vincent, Prof. Murat Fahrioglu, Prof. Kamil Dimililer and Josh Gamer (Ed. D).
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