Folake Akintayo

Dr. Folake O Akintayo

Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA

Ibadan, (No State Selected), Nigeria

Lecturer| University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA

Address

Ibadan, (No State Selected), Nigeria

What I Do

- Give lectures and supervise projects of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in civil engineering courses;
- Conduct researches and participate in community service.
Why Engineering?

- To contribute to solving problems of public infrastructural decadence in my country.
- To inspire young girls
School Days

- University of Lagos, Nigeria - B.Sc. (Civil Engineering)
- University of Ibadan, Nigeria - M.Sc. (Industrial Engineering), Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)
My Day At Work

- Teaching and conducting researches in areas of interest.
- Academic counselling
Best Part

The ability to solve problems.
Proud Moments

- Ability to impact knowledge to my students
- Translation of my designs to physical models
Challenges

The challenge of relating effectively with different cadres in the engineering team. Having to show respect for all and realizing that engineering is a team work greatly assisted me in conquering this challenge.
My Family

Blessed with a happy family.
Dreams and Goals

Short-term goals: Get more involved in inspiring young girls into STEM.
Long-term goals: Attain competence in my professional and other pursuits of life.
Inspiration

- God, Who is the first Engineer
- My late Dad, who greatly encouraged me in the pursuit of STEM
- My Dad's late friend, who actually encouraged me to choose civil engineering.
Want to be an Engineer?

Engineering is:

Engaging
N-dimensional
Galvanising
Innovative
Non-destructive
Educative
Enduring
Rewarding
Inclusive
Non-boring
Go for it!
Additional Thoughts

I derive great satisfaction in solving problems and providing services that make life better for people.
Hobbies

Love to sing, read, and study nature.

A Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria and a Registered Civil Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). She obtained a Ph.D. degree degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Ibadan. She began her working career in a public sector agency responsible for the development of infrastructures in Abuja, capital city of Nigeria before she moved to a consultancy firm where she participated in the design and construction supervision of many road projects. Her main areas of engineering practice are teaching, research and consultancy. She provides engineering services and training on computer aided design/drafting, instructs students in engineering courses, both theoretical and practical, as well as guide them in writing their dissertations as well as supervise them when they are on Industrial Attachment. She is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).