LAUTECH Scholar Agbaje Lateef Named Honorary Professor at South Africa's UKZN
Professor Agbaje Lateef of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has been appointed as an honorary professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in South Africa.
In Brief
- •Professor Agbaje Lateef of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has been appointed as an honorary professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in South Africa.
- •Lateef, who leads the LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+), will focus on green nanobiotechnology and circular bioeconomy research.
- •The appointment recognizes a decade of collaboration between Lateef and UKZN scholars, which has yielded more than 50 co-authored academic publications.
- •In his new role, Lateef will participate in teaching, joint research, co-supervision of postgraduate students, and grant acquisition.
Why It Matters
This honorary appointment highlights the strength of cross-border academic research partnerships within Africa, particularly in cutting-edge fields such as green nanobiotechnology. By facilitating joint postgraduate supervision and grant-seeking between Nigerian and South African institutions, the initiative fosters South-South academic collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Key Details
- Appointee
- Prof. Agbaje Lateef
- Host Institution
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- Home Institution
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
- Joint Publications
- Over 50 across 10 years
- LAUTECH Professorship Year
- 2013
Context & Background
Professor Lateef joined LAUTECH as a graduate assistant in 1998 and attained the rank of full professor in 2013. Both Lateef and key UKZN collaborators, including Professor Evariste Bosco Gueguim-Kana, share historical ties to LAUTECH's Department of Pure and Applied Biology.
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