Dr Segun Aina has been appointed Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.
The appointment was announced in a statement, which said Prof. Aina currently serves in the Computer Engineering Department of the university and holds several departmental and faculty responsibilities.
Aina earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, in 2008.
He obtained a Master of Science in Internet Computing and Network Security from Loughborough University in 2009 and later completed a doctorate in Digital Signal Processing at the same institution.
Reacting to the appointment, Aina said, “This milestone is a humbling reminder that excellence, discipline and purpose driven work can accelerate impact. I see this professorship not as a destination, but as a renewed responsibility to contribute more meaningfully to academia, industry and national development.”
Beyond teaching and research, Aina is involved in entrepreneurship.
In 2010, he co founded Fluid Click Solutions Ltd, an IT services and engineering project management company.
His business interests include education technology, agriculture, hospitality, capacity building and technical and vocational education and training.
He said, “My lifelong commitment has been to ensure that academic knowledge does not exist in isolation, but actively solves real problems. I remain passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs who will shape Africa’s future.”
Aina has also worked as a consultant to public and private sector institutions, including the Job Creation Unit in the Office of the Vice President, state governments and national examination bodies.
He has completed executive education programmes, including the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University.
His governance roles include serving on the pioneer Governing Council of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere, Ekiti and as chairman of the advisory board of Queensland Academy, Isolo, Lagos.
He has authored about 30 peer reviewed journal and conference papers.
Segun Aina is registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and is a member of the Nigerian Computer Society, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Commenting on the appointment, a senior university official said, “Dr Segun Aina’s promotion to the rank of Professor is a reflection of his scholarly depth, strong research credentials, and commitment to academic leadership. He exemplifies the calibre of faculty the University is proud to project to the global academic community.”
He is also involved in community work.
Aina serves as National Financial Secretary of the Otan Ayegbaju Progressive Union and convenes the DSA Initiative for the Support of Education and Entrepreneurship.
