Nigerian engineer bags US fellowship - Punch Newspapers
A Nigerian engineer, David Obilor, has been conferred a Fellow of the National Institution of Professional Engineers and Scientists in the United States. Obilor, who works with the Offshore Renewables Team at the American Bureau of Shipping in the US, received the fellowship’s certificate during the conference last week. This was contained in a statement he made available to Diaspora Tales on Wednesday. The Nigerian holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Texas A&M University. Following his academic training, he received a conference award for his thesis research on energy-efficient heat exchanger systems by Texas A&M Energy Institute. Clean Energy for Nigerian Communities: BLUETTI, UN-Habitat Unite to Empower Makurdi, Yelwata Power crisis: Fintiri set up Adamawa electricity commission Schneider urges commercial funding model for healthcare energy “He serves as an expert judge for globally recognised STEM competitions, including the Space Center Houston Conrad Challenge and the Eco-Innovation Challenge.” “Additionally, he was a TEX-E Fellow at Greentown Labs in Houston, an incubator hub for climate and energy entrepreneurship across Texas.” “His work and research in renewable energy system design, integration, and commercial deployment align with national and international decarbonization targets, supporting global economic growth, a circular economy, and a sustainable energy transition,” the statement read. Biodun Busari Biodun Busari is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with five years of experience reporting on human interest, crime, diaspora issues, and feature storytelling. He focuses on producing engaging, informative stories that enlighten the public and provide context on complex topics. Biodun’s work demonstrates hands-on newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accurate, purpose-driven journalism.
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