Who We are

LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+) which was formed on September 4, 2014 to advance the course of research in the multidisciplinary subject of Nanotechnology at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria (www.lautechnanotech.com) is a formidable research team. The pioneer members were propelled by quest to conduct meaningful research in this area, and also to train manpower, thereby putting LAUTECH in a vantage position in Nanotechnology Research in Nigeria. The group has the vision of transforming LAUTECH to a centre of excellence in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Nigeria.

The group has drawn membership from dedicated scholars from different Departments within the University; with advanced training in Molecular Biology, Industrial Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Food Science, internal Medicine, Materials Engineering, Renewable Energy and Nanofabrication. Since 2015, members of the group have published more than one hundred and ninety (190) quality research outcomes on nanotechnology in reputable Journals and books (http://lautechnanotech.com/files/publication.php).

The research group which is headed by Prof.A. Lateef of the Department of Pure and Applied Biology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso has successfully organized eight workshops and conferences on nanotechnology. These are:


  1. National Workshop on “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanoparticles” (21-24 August, 2017).
  2. 2nd Workshop and International Conference on “Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development: Prospects for Africa” (23-25 October, 2018).
  3. 3rd Workshop and International Conference on “Nanotechnology Applications in Africa: Opportunities and Constraints” (22-24 October, 2019).
  4. 4th International Workshop/Conference on “Human Existence and Resource Utilization: Extending the Frontiers through Nanotechnology” (27-28 October, 2020).
  5. 5th Workshop and International Conference on “Nanotechnology in Africa: Changing the Narratives for the Benefits of Mankind” (26-28 October, 2021).
  6. 6th Workshop and International Conference on “Nanotechnology for Socioeconomic Development of Africa” (22-25 November, 2022).
  7. 7th Workshop and International Conference on “Nanotechnology in Fourth Industrial Revolution: Opportunities for Emerging Economies” (20-22 November, 2023).
  8. 8th Workshop and International Conference on “Nanotechnology Revolution for Sustainable Development: Securing the Future for the Benefits of Humanity” (18-22 November, 2025).

    • Since 2018, the ministry and the Honorable minister of science, technology and innovation have been part of LAUTECH NANO Conferences.
    • Papers presented at the 2nd to 8th conferences have been published in reputable journals in Nigeria and UK.
    • The group has been commended for its immense contributions to the ranking of LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria by the University.
    • The group parades some of the top contributors of nanotechnology publicationss in Nigeria. Five of the members are among the top 12 scholars in Nigeria via papers indexed by SCOPUS (2010-2020).
    • Members of the group are winners of three TETFund National Research Fund as Principal Investigators.
    • The group founded the first journal on nanotechnology in sub-Saharan Africa. The journal, Nano Plus: Science and Technology of Nanomaterials is available online (https://stnanojournal.org/) which is indexed by AJOL, EBSCO, Google Scholar and
    • The research activities of the group motivated the University to establish a Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research (CEENANO) in 2024 following the proposal that was submitted by the group.
LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group

 

We therefore warmly welcome you to the Official Page of NANO+


Our Vision

Our Vision is to be a leading research group in Nigeria with unparalleled research training programmes and unprecedented research outputs in the area of nanotechnology. Our research group should be at the heart of discovery and innovation which should save lives and create prosperity and opportunity


Our Mission

    LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group is keen:-

    1. To provide latest technology solutions that enhances learning and teaching.
    2. To engage in high quality basic and applied research
    3. To collaborate with industries and serve as the focal point where industrial problems are referred for solutions.
    4. To accurately disseminate research outcomes.
    5. To train manpower.

Our Mandate

  • Production/synthesis and application of nanoparticles
  • Environmental and toxicological assessment of nanoparticles
  • Novel materials processing technologies and characterization
  • Nanomaterials and nanocomposites
  • General projects
  • Product development and enhancement

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Our Team

Prof. A. Lateef

Microbiology
and
Nanobiotechnology
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Prof. T. B. Asafa

Materials Engineering
and
Nanotechnology
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Prof. T. A. Yekeen

Ecotoxicology
and
Genotoxicology
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Prof. I. C. Oladipo

Food Microbiology
and
Biotechnology
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Prof. E.A. Adebayo

Industrial Microbiology
and
Biotechnology
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Prof. Y. K. Sanusi

Solar energy
and
Nanotechnology
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Prof. M. A. Azeez

Genetics
and
Biotechnology
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Prof. M. O. Durowoju

Materials Engineering
and
Nanotechnology
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Prof. J. A. Badmus

Cancer Drug Development
and
Toxicity
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Dr. O. Adedokun

Material Physics
and
Nanotechnology
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Dr. M. K. Awodele

Material Physics
and
Nanotechnology
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Prof. I.F. Bolarinwa

Professor
of
Food Science
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Dr. A. A. Adewale

Computational
and
Material Physics
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Prof. M. A. Olamoyegun

Endocrinology, Pharmacology
and
Diabetology
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Our Contact

c/o Prof. A. Lateef, Room 39,
Industrial Microbiology and Nanotechnology Laboratory,
Department of Pure and Applied Biology,
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,
PMB 4000, Ogbomoso,
Oyo State, Nigeria.
Telephone 1: +234-803-740-0520
Telephone 2: +234-803-218-3477
Email: nanotech@lautech.edu.ng
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