Dr Temidayo E. OMONIYI (+2348037881122) a Reader, holds a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) and Master’s (Distinction) degrees in Agricultural Engineering and a PhD degree in Wood Products Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He had a stint research attachment with Silsoe College, a branch of Cranfield University, United Kingdom. His core areas of research are novel bio-based, hybrid composites from agricultural, forestry and recycled resources for the sustainable bio-economy moving towards Circular Economy. Other areas of research expertise include environmental management and renewable energy studies, development of sustainable materials for building construction, and development of affordable agricultural and wood processing machines. He has published several journal articles and has Intellectual property rights.

1. Academic Programme

The academic programmes offered in Wood Products Engineering Department are: B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./Ph.D. and Ph.D. 

The areas of specialisation for undergraduate students are:

1. Pulp & Paper Engineering Option

2. Biomaterial Processing & Utilisation Option

3. Bioenergy Engineering Option

4. Furniture Design & Manufacturing Option

5. Structural Design Option

The options for postgraduate students are:

1. Biomaterial Processing and Utilisation Option

2. Structural Design with Wood & Biomaterials Option

3. Furniture Design & Manufacturing

4. Pulp and Paper Engineering Option

5. Bio-composite Engineering Option

6. Bioenergy & Environmental Engineering Option

In addition to the academic programs, we also offer the professional Masters in Furniture and Interior Design (MFID) which is designed to provide specialist training for practitioners or intending practitioners in Furniture & Interior Design and other qualified persons seeking career development opportunities that will enhance their technical competence and status in administrative capacities in the furniture and interior design industries.