Curriculum Vitae

PhD Final Oral Defense
African Union HQ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PERSONAL DATA:

Full Name: – FASHINA, Adebayo Adeboye

Place of Birth: – Lagos, Nigeria                                                                      

Date of Birth: -10th of Jan

Nationality: – Nigerian

Email Address: – adebayofashina@gmail.com   

PROFILE STATEMENT: 

Fashina Adebayo Adeboye is a young professional researcher, educator and education consultant with over NINE years of significant experience working on materials science research and child education. He is motivated, energetic and focused individual with excellent organization and decision making skills, and exceptional ability to communicate effectively with team members in a positive and constructive manner.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Energy storage devices, materials for energy, nano-structure of materials, optical properties of materials, inorganic/organic/hybrid electronic devices, female education and educational planning

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATE: 

  • African University of Science and Technology, Abuja                                     2012-2015
  • Princeton University, New Jersey, U.S.A.                                                            2012
  • African University of Science and Technology, Abuja                                     2010-2011
  • Federal University of Technology, Minna Nigeria                                            2005-2008
  • Universal College of Technology, Lagos State.                                                  2003
  • Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta                                                1995–2000

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD. in Theoretical and Applied Physics, African University of Sci. and Tech., (2015)
Dissertation Title: “On the effect of surface texture and nanoscale surface oxides on the optical and mechanical properties of silicon single crystals and MEMS thin films”
Supervisor: Professor Wole Soboyejo, Princeton University, N.J. USA

MSc. in Theoretical Physics, African University of Science and Technology, (2011)
Thesis Title: “Photonic Nanostructure for the Efficiency Enhancement of Crystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells”
Supervisor: Dr. M.G. Zebaze Kana, Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO)

Bachelor of Technology in Physics/Electronics, Federal University of Technology, (2008)
Project Title: “The Design and Construction of a Linear Integrated Circuit Trainer: a Training kit for Electronics students”
Supervisor: Dr. Aku Ibrahim, Federal University of Technology

Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB A/L), Universal College of Technology, (2003) 

EMPLOYMENT RECORD:

Self Employed Education Consultant, (06/2015 – Present)
Education Consultant (Part-time), Nigeria
Clients:

  • Comprehensive Educational Consultant Abuja, Nigeria
  • Voluntary Service Organization (VSO) Abuja, Nigeria: an International Non-governmental Organization that is presently intervening in the education of Nigerian students in the rural area across the 37 states in Nigeria.

Comprehensive Educational Consults, (01/2013 – 05/2015)
Education Consultant (Part-time), Abuja, Nigeria

  • Conducted evaluation exercises that help students identify their strengths and weaknesses
  • Provided students with counseling services that covers learning abilities, educational objectives and college choices
  • Was responsible for professional one-on-one tutoring of students
  • Helped parents/students on educational planning
  • Conducted research into areas, such as teaching methods and techniques
  • Conducted training for teachers

Soboyejo Research Group at AUST, (01/2012 – 11/2015)
Research Assistant, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Was responsible for planning and designing of local and regional projects
  • Discussed and exchanged scientific results at program level meetings and internal seminars
  • Performed some administrative tasks as may be assigned
  • Conducted research in the field of renewable and sustainable energy particularly solar energy.

African University of Science and Technology, (01/2012 – 03/2015)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Assisted Professors in grading students’ assessments and take home assignments
  • Was responsible for the co-ordination of discussion class for Master students
  • Assisted Professors with tutorial classes
  • Assisted Professors in taking one-on-one tutorial class with students
  • Performed some administrative tasks as may be assigned

SHESTCO-AUST- Princeton, World Bank STEP-B Project (07/2011 – 12/2011)
Research Assistant, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Assisted senior researchers in planning and designing of local and regional projects
  • Conducted procedures necessary to complete research project
  • Compiled preliminary analysis on the results of experiments
  • Performed some administrative tasks as may be assigned
  • Discussed and exchanged scientific results at program level meetings and internal seminars

BANKPHB (Now Keystone Bank), (05/2009 – 03/2010)
Retail Relationship Officer, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Was responsible for customer’s relationship management
  • Was responsible for floor management and customer service excellence
  • Marketed bank’s products and services
  • Managed existing customers to increase deposit base
  • Prepared weekly report for managerial meeting
  • Performed related work as may be assigned from time to time

INLAKS Computers Ltd, (11/2008 – 04/2009)
Trainee Engineer/Technician, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Assisted in the logistic of implementation/engineering plans
  • Carried-out proper site survey for every implementation
  • Installed inverter/solar system for customers
  • Led and co-ordinated engineering teams as a team leader and assistant team leader
  • Ensured that timeline are met in every implementation
  • Resolved faults and maintained industrial inverter system

INLAKS Computers Ltd, (09/2007 – 02/2008)
Intern, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Carried-out proper site survey for inverter implementation
  • Termination of Armoured cables of various sizes both three and four cores.
  • Installation of lighting/surge protectors
  • Industrial wiring
  • Installation of factory size UPS ranging from 6KVA (Liebert, Megatech, ATMSURE UPS)
  • Battery configuration (series, parallel, series-parallel connections) for any kind of terminal be it 2, 4 or 6 terminal type.
  • Installation of inverter machines
  • SNMP configuration for offsite inverter machines

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE (NON-PAID):

African-MRS Graphics and Design Training
Facilitator/Tutor
AUST-Abuja Chapter, Nigeria (12/2015)

  • Served as a facilitator and tutor at the 8 days graphics and design training organized by the African-MRS AUST-Abuja

2nd Pan African School of Materials (PASMAT) Workshop
Facilitator
University of Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana (6/12/2015 – 11/12/2015)

  • Served as a facilitator in the PASMAT Multifunctional Materials Workshop Session organized by the Pan African Materials Institute.

1ST Pan African School of Materials (PASMAT) Workshop
Facilitator
AUST-Abuja, Nigeria (1/11/2015 – 7/11/2015)

  • Served as a facilitator in the PASMAT Multifunctional Materials Workshop Session organized by the Pan African Materials Institute.

2014 African University of Science and Technology Football Committee
Committee Chair,
AUST-Abuja, Nigeria (07/2014 – 12/2014)

  • Successfully organized and coordinated three major football competitions.

Media and Creativity Unit, Living Faith Church, Lokogoma
Associate Editor
“The Strange act of God Today” Publication, Abuja (07/2014 – 11/2015)

  • Served as an associate editor of The Strange act of God Today, a weekly publication of Living Faith Church, Lokogoma, Abuja, Nigeria.

African Materials Research Society (African-MRS) Editorial Board
Associate Editor
AUST-Abuja Chapter (2012 – 2014)

  • Served as a Member of the Editorial Board of African-MRS AUST-Abuja Chapter

African-MRS Girl in Science and Engineering (GISE) Group
Committee Member & Volunteer Fellow
AUST-Abuja Chapter (2012 –2015)

  • Worked as a GISE team member to assist in teaching lessons in the public and private classrooms to promote science awareness among young girl

AUST Solar Street Lighting Systems Installation Project
Project Installation Technician
AUST Solar Team, Abuja (02/2012 – 03/2012)

  • Carried-out proper site survey for the project implementation
  • Ensured that timelines were met in during project implementation
  • Assisted in the logistic of implementation/engineering plans
  • Participated actively in the Installation of 35 solar street lighting systems

Youth Without Boundary (YWB): Chika Peace Building Project
Volunteer Tutor/Member
AUST-Abuja Chapter (01/2013 – 12/2015)

  • Worked on the Chika Peace building project through basic education program at Chika primary school, Abuja

African-MRS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Club
Committee Member & Volunteer Fellow
AUST-Abuja Chapter (11/2010 – 12/2013)

  • Engaged students from selected junior secondary schools within the federal capital territory, Abuja in science and mathematics education
  • Assisted in the coordination of the annual STEM programs and ensures steady progress as a committee member

COMMUNITY OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE (PAID):

AUST Solar Street Lighting Systems Maintenance Service Project
Project Coordinator, Abuja (02/2015 – 04/2015)

  • Was responsible for the development of the project proposal
  • Carried-out proper site survey for the project implementation
  • Resolved faults and maintained thirty-five solar street lighting systems
  • Led and coordinated engineering teams as a team leader
  • Ensured that timelines were met in during project implementation
  • Was responsible for the logistic of implementation/engineering plans
  • Was responsible for the organization of the maintenance report

INVITED TALKS:

Google Computer Science For High School (CS4HS): Teachers Training Workshop, Hosted by the Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja, Nigeria, August, 2015
“Enhancing the Learning Abilities of Students via Innovative Teaching Approaches”

International Citizens Services: Team Leaders Training Organized by Voluntary Service Organization (VSO), Abuja, Nigeria, June, 2015.
“INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING: Improving the Learning Abilities of Students  in the Rural Areas”

International Citizens Services: Volunteers Training Organized by Voluntary Service Organization (VSO), Lagos, July, 2015.
“Enhancing the Learning Abilities of Students in the Rural Areas via Innovative Teaching  Approaches”

OTHER SELECTED PUBLIC PRESENTATION:

8th African Materials Research Society Conference: Accra, Ghana.
“The role of Stress-Assisted Dissolution of Topical Silica Layer on the Fatigue Failure in silicon MEMS Structures”
Oral Presentation, December 2015.

14th International Union of Materials Research Societies – International Conference on Advanced Materials (IUMRS-ICAM): ICC Jeju, South Korea.
“On the Effect of Stress-Assisted Dissolution of Topical Silica Layer on the Fatigue Failure  in Poly-silicon MEMS Structures”
Oral Presentation, October 2015.

1st AUSTECH Conference: African University of Sci. and Tech. Abuja Nigeria.
“On the Reliability and Performance of Solar Powered Street Lighting Systems in Nigeria: Taking AUST-Abuja as a Case Study”
Oral Presentation, October 2015.

1st AUST PhD. Colloquium: African University of Sci. and Tech. Abuja, Nigeria.
“On the Effect of Surface Texture and Nanoscale Surface Oxides on the Optical and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Single Crystals and MEMS Thin Films”
Oral Presentation, January 2015.

7th African Materials Research Society Conference: Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.
“Theoretical Analysis of the Optical and Light Trapping Behaviour of Alkali Textured Silicon Wafers”
Oral Presentation, December 2013.

12th Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON): Abuja, Nigeria.
“Analytical Model of Light Interaction with Textured Pyramidal Structures”
Poster Presentation, November 2013.

2012 AMRS-AUST Student Chapter Seminar Series: Abuja, Nigeria.
“Optimization of KOH Texturing Process of Silicon for Solar Cell Application”
Oral Presentation, June 2012.

11th Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON): Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Atomic Force Microscopy Analyses of Textured Silicon Wafers for Solar Cell Applications”
Oral Presentation, November 2012.

AUST Entrepreneurial Agriculture Seminar: Abuja, Nigeria.
“SWOT Analysis on the Production of Mangoes in Nigeria: Taking Barrister Farms, Kubwa, Abuja as a Case Study”
Oral Presentation, October 2011.

 AUST Business Innovation Competition: Abuja, Nigeria.
“Making Available a Clean, Germ Free and Affordable Drinking Water for Rural Areas through the Production of Clay Water Filter”
Oral Presentation, November 2011.

PUBLICATIONS:

Textbook Chapters:

  • A. Fashina, K. K. Adama, M. G. Zebaze, and W. O. Soboyejo “Improving the Performance of Light Trapping in Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell through Effective Surface Texturing” Advanced Materials Research: Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development. Eds. W. Soboyejo, S. Odusanya, Z. Kana, N. Anuku, K. Malatesta And M. Dauda. Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications, Vol. 1132, pp 144-159: http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1132.144

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

  1. A. Fashina, M. G. Zebaze Kana and W. O. Soboyejo, “Optical Reflectance of Alkali-Textured Silicon Wafers with Pyramidal Facets: 2D Analytical Model” JMR 30(7), 904-913, 2015; doi: 10.1557/jmr.2015.70.
  1. A. Fashina, K. K. Adama, O. K. Oyewole, V. C. Anye, J. Asare, M. G. Zebaze Kana and W. O. Soboyejo, “Surface Texture and Optical Properties of Crystalline Silicon Substrates.” JRSE 7(6), 063119, 2015; http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4937117.
  1. M. Tong, J. Asare, E. R. Rwenyagila, V. Anye, O. K. Oyewole, A. A. Fashina and W. O. Soboyejo, “A Study of Factors that Influence the Adoption of Solar Powered Lanterns in a Rural Village in Kenya” PGDT 14(4), 448-491, 2015.
  1. Oyewole, D. Yu, J. Du, J. Asare, D. O. Oyewole, V. Anye, A. Fashina, M. Z. Kana, and W. Soboyejo, “Micro-Wrinkling and Delamination-Induced Buckling of Stretchable Electronic Structures” J. Appl. Phys. 117(23), 235501-2355011, 2015.
  1. Oyewole, D. Yu, J. Du, J. Asare, V. Anye, A. Fashina, M. Z. Kana, and W. Soboyejo, “Lamination of Organic Solar Cells and Organic Light Emitting Devices: Models and Experiments” J. Appl. Phys. 118(7), 075302-075314, 2015.
  1. Yu, O. K. Oyewole, D. Kwabi, T. Tong, V. C. Anye, J. Asare, E. Rwenyagila, A. Fashina, O. Akogwu, J. Duand W. O. Soboyejo, “Adhesion in flexible organic and hybrid organic/inorganic light emitting device and solar cells” J. Appl. Phys. 116(7), 074506-074509, 2014;  http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4892393
  1. A. Fashina, J. Asare, C. J. Ani, O. K. Oyewole, V. C. Anye,  M. G. Zebaze Kana and W. O. Soboyejo, “Modelling of Fatigue Failure in Silicon MEMS Structures.” (Under Review).

Conference Articles:

  1. A. Fashina, W. O. Soboyejo and M. G. Zebaze Kana, “On the effect of surface texture and nanoscale surface oxides on the optical and mechanical properties of silicon single crystals and MEMS thin films” Proceedings of the 1st AUST PhD. Colloquium (APCOL’ 2015), pp. 272-282
  1. A. Fashina, K.K. Adama, M.G. Zebaze Kana, A. A. Oberafo, W.O. Soboyejo, Analytical Model of Light Interaction with Textured Pyramidal Structures, Proceedings of the 12th Annual Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON 2013), pp. 47-52
  1. A. Fashina, K. K. Adama, M. G. Zebaze Kana, A. A. Oberafo, W. O. Soboyejo, Photonic Nanostructure for the Efficiency Enhancement of Crystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells Proceedings of the 10th Annual Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON 2011), pp. 500-503
  1. A. Fashina, K.K. Adama, M.G. Zebaze Kana, W.O. Soboyejo, “Theoretical Analysis of the Optical and Light Trapping Behaviour of Alkali Textured Silicon Wafers” book of abstract, 7th African-MRS Conference, Ethiopia 2013, pp 87.

AWARDS AND HONOURS:

Sustainable Energy Africa Award Finalist, April 2016
Nigeria Energy Forum and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Nigeria
Nominated for the 2016 Sustainable Energy Africa Awards and short-listed as a FINALIST in the ”Emerging Leaders” award category.

PAMI Travel Fellowship Award, December 2015
World Bank Group, under the African Centers of Excellence Program
Recipient  of the Pan African Materials Institute Travel Fellowship to attend the 8th African MRS  International Conference held in Accra, Ghana.

PAMI Travel Fellowship Award, October 2015
World Bank Group, under the African Centers of Excellence ProgramRecipient of the Pan African Materials Institute Travel Fellowship to attend the 14th IUMRS-ICAM International Conference held in Jeju, South Korea

Graduate Scholarship Award, July 2014
African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Recipient of the AUST-ACBF graduate scholarship for doctorate studies

Carnegie Conference Travel Fellowship Award, December 2013
Carnegie Corporation of New York, USA
Recipient of the Carnegie conference fund to attend the 7th African MRS International Conference held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia.

Graduate Scholarship Award, January 2012
African University of Science and Technology Abuja, Nigeria
Recipient of the AUST graduate scholarship for doctorate studies

World Bank STEP-B Graduate Fellowship Award, May 2012
World Bank Group, under the SHESTCO-AUST- Princeton STEP-B Project
Recipient of the World Bank fellowship award for exchange program at Princeton University, NJ, USA

World Bank STEP-B Research Fellowship Award, July 2011
World Bank Group, under the SHESTCO-AUST- Princeton STEP-B Project
Scholarship was awarded to students conducting their research work in the field of renewable energy materials

Business Innovation Group Award, November 2011
African University of Science and Technology Abuja, Nigeria
3rd place winner, 2011 AUST-Abuja business innovation competition

Graduate Scholarship Award, July 2010
African University of Science and Technology Abuja, Nigeria
Recipient of AUST academic excellence award for Master studies

SKILLS/STRENGTHS:

Technical:
Proficient in field, experimental and theoretical studies.
Computer:
Operation system; MS Windows,
Technical application; C-Language, MATLAB, Optical Software, Nano-Scope Analysis, Abaqus (Finite Element Modeling)
Microsoft application; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Linux application; Libre office
Languages:
English Language (Fluent)
Yoruba Language (Fluent)
Korean Language (Basic)

CAREER PLAN AND PROGRESSION:

Immediate:– To secure a post doctoral research position
Mid-term:– To become a dominant Professor/Consultant in my area of specialty
Long-term:– To be recognized nationally and internationally for contribution to knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP)
Materials Research Society U.S.A. (MRS)
Institute of Planning Nigeria (IPN)
African Materials Research Society (African-MRS)
Materials Science And Technology Society Of Nigeria (MSN)

INTEREST/HOBBIES:

Research, reading, football, snooker, travelling, meditating, and meeting peoples

REFERENCES:

SOBOYEJO Wole, PhD (PhD Supervisor)
Full Professor. Phone: (609) 306-9614
School of Engineering and Applied Science                            Fax: (609) 258-5877
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engr.,                 Cell: (609) 306-9614
Princeton University, NJ, USA
Email: soboyejo@aol.com, soboyejo@princeton.edu

OLEG I. Yordanov, PhD
Head, Laboratory Microwave Physics & Tech.                        Phone: +359-2-9795913
Institute of Electronics (IE)                                                         Fax: +359-2-9753201
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences,                                                 Cell: +359-886 421398
Sofia 1784, Bulgaria
Email:  oiy@ie.bas.bg, oleg.yordanov@gmail.com

AKIN-OJO Omololu, PhD
Associate Professor and Senior Researcher,
Head of Department,                                                                    Phone: +234-703-9531808
Department of Theoretical and Applied Physics,                   Email: oakinojo@aust.edu.ng
African University of Science and Technology,                                    prayerz@yahoo.com
Galadimawa FCT-Abuja, Nigeria.