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Prof. Omoniyi delivers AAUA’s 43rd inaugural Lecture Tuesday

A Professor of Science Education and Curriculum Studies,  Olubunmi Omoniyi, will, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, deliver the 43rd Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, titled, “A Science Classroom Where Everyone is a Genius: Management through Phenomenological Methordology”. According to a statement by the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin.), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will chair the event.The lecture will take place in the University Multipurpose Hall, commencing at 2:00 pm, with guests urged to be seated by 1:30 pm. Prof. (Mrs.) Omoniyi’s academic journey includes earning a B.Sc(Ed) degree in Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Science Education from the former Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, now Ekiti State University, in 1987 and 1997, respectively. In 2005, she bagged a Ph.D in Science Education and Curriculum Studies from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Joining the services of AAUA in 2013 as a lecturer 1 in the Department of Science Education, Prof. (Mrs.) Omoniyi ascended through the ranks, to achieve the revered position of professor in 2022. Prof. (Mrs.) Omoniyi has served the University at one time or another in several capacities, including acting Head of Department of Science Education, acting Director, Centre for Gender Studies and Development, and Students’ Work Study Scheme. She has attended several local and international conferences  in the United States of America; United Kingdom, Kenya, and Mauritius.   Prof. (Mrs.) Omoniyi’s academic career is evidenced by publishing two books, contributing to another two, and publication of over 50 articles in learned journals.She has supervised  over 180 undergraduates and postgraduate students, including 21 master and five Ph.D candidates. She holds membership in several professional bodies, including the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN); Gender and Science and Technology Association (GASAT); Third World Organization of Women in Science (TWOWS); American Chemical Society (USA); Gender Studies Association of Nigeria (GSAN); Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria; Science Teachers Association of Texas (USA); and the National Science Teachers Association (USA).