Iconic Scientists

Prof. Barth Nnajii stands as a towering figure in the academic world. A #Nigerian by birth, he is celebrated as the first black man to attain the prestigious rank of Distinguished Professor in Engineering in […]

Aloysius Onyeabo Anaebonam, a distinguished Nigerian figure, is the mastermind behind the world’s most advanced bumps treatment system. Razor bumps, commonly linked to shaving, have for many years puzzled skincare professionals. The true cause of […]

Meet Mr. Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, a United States-based Nigerian originally from Anambra State. He is the father-in-law of the renowned Apple tech inventor, Dr. Jeofery Kibuule. Mr. Uzoh is recognized among the most notable inventors […]

Deji Akinwande is a Nigerian-American Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a courtesy affiliation in Materials Science, at the University of Texas at Austin. In 2016, he received the Presidential Early Career Award for […]

Meet Dr. Ume Ifeanyi, a prodigious Nigerian innovator credited with five patented inventions from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). BACKGROUND The Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering mourned the loss of one of its […]

A Nigerian-trained doctor, Seyi Oyesola, co-invented the CompactOR, commonly referred to as the “Hospital in a Box”. This solar-powered operating room can be transported to Africa’s remote areas and set up in mere minutes. BACKGROUND […]

Meet Philip Emeagwali, the High School Dropout Who Invented the World’s First Supercomputer. BACKGROUND A young #Nigerian man identified as Philip Emeagwali and nicknamed Calculus has been recognized for his impressive invention. The brilliant young […]

Meet one of the world’s best neurosurgeons, a #Nigerian – American, Dr. Emeka J. Nchekwube. He lives in Santa Clara, California and he is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Louise Regional […]

Samuel Achilefu is a #Nigerian-born Scientist and medical researcher who has pioneered both fundamental and applied research in science, engineering, and medicine. He is known for inventing cancer vision goggles. BACKGROUND Samuel Achilefu is a […]

Meet a Nigerian inventor, Ndubuisi Ekekwe, who developed microchips for surgical robots. BACKGROUND Ndubuisi Ekekwe is an Abia-born scientist who is attributed to having developed microchips used in minimally invasive surgical robots. The microchip, also […]