Damilola Akamo, PhD
About Damilola Akamo, PhD
Damilola Akamo, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in thermal energy storage and renewable energy engineering. He holds a PhD in Energy Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has extensive experience in research and project management across various organizations.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Damilola Akamo serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, since 2023. In this role, Akamo manages and guides projects related to thermal energy storage, overseeing the entire project lifecycle. The position involves experimental design and thermodynamic analyses in thermal energy storage and heat pump systems, focusing on optimizing processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
Education and Expertise
Damilola Akamo earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 2018 to 2023. Prior to that, he completed a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering at the same institution from 2018 to 2020. Akamo also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, obtained from 2010 to 2015.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Damilola Akamo held various roles in research and analysis. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2018 to 2023. Additionally, he served as a Program Analyst for the Northern Nigerian Routine Immunization Strengthening Program and Polio Outbreak Response at SCIDaR in Abuja, Nigeria. Akamo also gained experience as a Technology Commercialization Assistant at Lux Semiconductors and as an Engineering Coop at BorgWarner Inc.
Research Contributions
Damilola Akamo has contributed to notable academic journals, including Composites Part B: Engineering and the Journal of Energy Storage. His research focuses on thermal energy storage and renewable energy engineering, emphasizing the optimization of processes for improved efficiency and performance in material discovery.
Co-Founder of Association of Nigerian Scholars in America
In 2020, Damilola Akamo co-founded the Association of Nigerian Scholars in America. This organization aims to foster collaboration and support among Nigerian scholars in the United States, promoting academic and professional development within the community.