FUTA Appoints Prof. Peter Ayodeji as Dean of Postgraduate School

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, has approved the appointment of Professor Sesan Peter Ayodeji, FNSE, as the new Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS). His two-year tenure takes effect on August 1, 2026, following his election by his academic peers.

Academic Background and Career

Professor Ayodeji is a Professor of Industrial and Production Engineering with over two decades of teaching, research, and administrative experience. An alumnus of FUTA, he earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Mechanical and Production Engineering from the university. He joined FUTA as a Graduate Assistant in 2000 and rose through the ranks to become a Professor in 2019.

Administrative Experience and Honours

• Previous Leadership Roles: He previously served as Sub-Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at FUTA, receiving a formal commendation for improving postgraduate administration. Between 2021 and 2024, he also served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at Achievers University, Owo.
• Professional Memberships: He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
• Research & Awards: His research covers manufacturing systems, automation, industrial engineering, ergonomics, and engineering design. His honours include the 2025 FUTA Best Inventor of the Year Excellence and Productivity Award, the 2022 Nigeria Prize for Science jointly awarded by Nigeria LNG Limited, and multiple TETFund research grants.

As Dean, Professor Ayodeji will lead strategic initiatives across FUTA's postgraduate programmes, research development, quality assurance, and academic collaborations.