Oluwafemi Adebo
Professor
Hamilton
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Food Scientist with 10+ years of product development, project management, and experimental design expertise. Strategic and analytical with a rich history of developing and patenting prototypes of food and beverage products to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Committed to producing impactful results by leading high-value product development projects and building collaborative partnerships with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Founding Director of the Center for Innovative Food Research (CIFR)
University of Johannesburg
3 2024 - Current
- Lead center development from inception to a fully operational research facility, guiding its direction, managing operations, and ensuring its success in achieving research goals and objectives
Professor
University of Johannesburg
05.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Full Professor from Associate Professor, reflecting recognition of academic excellence and leadership throughout the instruction of various food science and technology courses
Education
Ph.D. - Food Technology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Food Technology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma And National Diploma - Food Technology
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Abeokuta, Ogun State 04.2001 -
Skills
Product Development
Project Management
Partnership Development
Team Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Prototyping
Data Analysis
Experimental Design
Strategic Visioning
Shortcourses
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Next-Level Food Innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, 2024
- Market Research & Product Development, Cornell University (Online), 2023
Certification
Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Next-Level Food Innovation Certificate
Timeline
Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Next-Level Food Innovation Certificate
07-2024
Market Research & Product Development Certificate
07-2023
Professor
University of Johannesburg
05.2023 - Current
Ph.D. - Food Technology
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Food Technology
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma And National Diploma - Food Technology
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Founding Director of the Center for Innovative Food Research (CIFR)
University of Johannesburg
3 2024 - Current
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