Olufemi Omitaomu, Ph.D.
About Olufemi Omitaomu, Ph.D.
Olufemi Omitaomu, Ph.D., serves as Senior R&D Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2018 and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville since 2021. He has an extensive background in mechanical engineering and information engineering, holding degrees from Lagos State University, University of Lagos, and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Olufemi Omitaomu, Ph.D., has been a Senior R&D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2018. His role involves leading research and development projects in various scientific domains. Prior to this position, he served as an R&D Staff member from 2012 to 2018, and as a Research Scientist from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Post Doctoral Researcher from 2006 to 2009. His extensive experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory highlights his commitment to advancing research in his field.
Education and Expertise
Olufemi Omitaomu earned his Ph.D. in Information Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, completing his studies from 2001 to 2006. He also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lagos, obtained from 1998 to 1999, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lagos State University, completed from 1989 to 1995. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering and research methodologies.
Academic Involvement at University of Tennessee
Since 2021, Olufemi Omitaomu has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His prior academic roles include serving as Adjunct Faculty from 2009 to 2014 and as a Joint ORNL-UT Associate Professor from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Graduate Research Assistant/Instructor from 2001 to 2006. His involvement in academia reflects his dedication to teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Previous Research Experience
Before his current role, Olufemi Omitaomu gained valuable research experience at various institutions. He worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at McMaster University for seven months in 2006. His early career included significant research roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he contributed to various projects as a Post Doctoral Researcher and Research Scientist. This diverse research background has contributed to his expertise in engineering and technology.