Gbolahan Adekoya | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gbolahan Adekoya | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gbolahan Adekoya, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

🌟 Dr. Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya 🌟 is a distinguished polymer expert and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tshwane University of Technology. With a Doctor of Engineering in Polymer Engineering, an MSc in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and a BEng in Polymer and Textile Engineering, his expertise spans polymer nanocomposites, energy storage, and drug delivery systems. Dr. Adekoya has published extensively, reviewed for the Royal Society of Chemistry, and supervises multiple doctoral and master’s students. His commitment to advancing polymer engineering is underscored by numerous awards and scholarships. 🌍👨‍🔬📚

 

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Experience 

🌟 Dr. Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya 🌟 is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, where he teaches Plastic Materials Science II. Since January 2024, he has been supervising two doctoral students, Ms. Gertrude Thusago Makgatho and Miss Maria Skosana, and three master’s students, Mr. Donald Kubyana, Ms. Nontokozo Ndhlovu, and Ms. Rachel Nkadimeng. Previously, he served as a doctoral research student at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Institute of Nanoengineering Research. Dr. Adekoya has also lectured at Yaba College of Technology and served as a reviewer for the Royal Society of Chemistry. 📚👨‍🔬🔬

 

Education

🎓 Dr. Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya 🎓 holds a Doctor of Engineering (DEng) in Polymer Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, completed in July 2023. He earned his Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Lagos, graduating with distinction (GPA 4.56, 91.2%) in March 2015. Dr. Adekoya also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Polymer and Textile Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, with honors (GPA 4.07, 81.4%). Additionally, he completed a National Diploma in Polymer and Textile Technology from Yaba College of Technology in March 2005. 📚🎓🧪

 

Certificates 

📜 Dr. Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya boasts a wealth of certifications in diverse fields. In 2023, he completed the “Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere” course by Google. He became a Professional Polymer Engineer in 2018, certified by the Polymer Institute of Nigeria. In 2015, he delved into quantum mechanics with UTokyo. His earlier certifications include multiple courses from the University of California at Berkeley in statistics (2013), “Solar Energy” from Delft University (2013), “Justice” from Harvard (2013), and a Cisco Certified Network Associate (2012). Additionally, he holds a Basic Engineering Certificate from Radio Nigeria (2014). 🌟📊🔬

 

Awards

🏆 Dr. Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships. In 2023 and 2020, he received the prestigious KIC Scholarship from the National Research Foundation (NRF). His exceptional doctoral research earned him the Faculty Award for Best Oral Presentation at Tshwane University of Technology in 2022. Additionally, his publications gained notable acclaim, with Wiley Publisher awarding him for the Most Downloaded article in 2022 and the Most Cited Article in 2021. In 2019, he was honored with a Doctoral Study Grant Scholarship by the NRF and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). 🥇📚🌟

 

Research Focus

Dr. Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya’s research is primarily focused on advanced materials for energy storage and flexible electronics. His work delves into the development and analysis of nanocomposites, particularly those incorporating conductive polymers like PEDOT
and graphene derivatives. Additionally, he explores the synthesis and application of MXene hybrids and borophene for enhanced electrical and mechanical properties. His studies extend to the use of machine learning and density functional theory in optimizing material performance. Dr. Adekoya’s research significantly contributes to the fields of polymer engineering, energy storage, and flexible electronics. ⚡🔋📱

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