Stephen Akande

Mechanical Engineer and academic with extensive experience in teaching, research, and educational leadership in higher education. My expertise spans additive manufacturing, materials characterization, and polymer-based systems, with a strong record of publications, curriculum design, and international collaboration. I am passionate about advancing research in additive manufacturing, smart materials, and sustainable design, while fostering inclusive, research-led teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Visiting Researcher - Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) - São Paulo, Brazil

(2024-09 - 2025-10)

• Conducting research on 3D/4D printing of hydrogels, polymer synthesis, and process optimization.
• Characterising novel polymer materials for biomedical and sustainable applications.
• Building international collaboration networks in additive manufacturing research.

Chief Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja - Lokoja, Nigeria

(2022-10)

• Deliver lectures in Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering materials and Applications, Testing and failure of materials.
• Supervised over 40 undergraduate research projects, several published or presented at conferences.
• Mentored early-career academics and engineering professionals.
• Coordinated curriculum enhancement and departmental accreditation processes.

Dean, School of Engineering - Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja - Lokoja, Nigeria

(2020-05 - 2022-05)

• Provided strategic and academic leadership across seven engineering departments.
• Achieved full programme accreditation across the School of Engineering.
• Chaired academic boards and examination committees; implemented quality assurance initiatives.
• Enhanced staff development and research output through mentoring and training.

Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering - Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja - Lokoja, Nigeria

(2018-02 - 2020-05)

• Directed departmental teaching, research, and administrative functions.
• Led curriculum design for Mechanical Engineering programme.
• Coordinated departmental accreditation and staff evaluation processes.

PhD Researcher - Peacock Medical Group - Newcastle, UK

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Conducted polymer testing and additive manufacturing process quality research.
• Collaborated on EU-funded projects applying 3D printing to orthotic design and production.

PhD - Mechanical Engineering - Newcastle University (2011-01 - 2015-12)

M.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering - Federal University of Technology, Akure (2006-01 - 2009-12)

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering - Federal University of Technology, Yola (1995-01 - 2002-12)