A Nigerian professor in the United States of America, has received America's highest research award by President Barrack Obama.
Professor Akinwande
A Nigerian professor in the Unites States of America, Deji
Akinwande, who was earlier this year, named by President Barack Obama,
as one of the recipients of 'the highest honour bestowed by the US
government for science and engineering professionals in the early stages
of their independent research careers', has finally received America’s highest research award.
Speaking to TheCable on Monday, Akinwande who grew up in Opebi
Allen in the Ikeja area of Lagos state, and left Nigeria as a teenager
in 1994, said he was awarded by Obama on May 5, 2016, at the White
House, where the 105 researchers were hosted.
President Obama and the Researchers (Akinwande marked in Green)
The U.S White house revealed that Akinwande was awarded for his 'outstanding
research accomplishments in nanomaterials, graphene device physics, and
opto-electronics, and for dedication to the education of future
scientists and engineers.'
While annoucing the winners earlier in the year, President Obama said: “These
early-career scientists are leading the way in our efforts to confront
and understand challenges from climate change to our health and
wellness.
“We congratulate these accomplished individuals and encourage
them to continue to serve as an example of the incredible promise and
ingenuity of the American people.”
