OAU DON WINS AFRICAN AWARD 

Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde, an alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University has been awarded the African Union's Kwamme Nkrumah 2011 Scientific Award for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation. 

Professor Makinde’s research focus has contributed immensely to the upliftment of disadvantaged groups in Africa especially in the area of Mathematical research and training. His research has generated new approach of tackling nonlinear problems that model real world systems. 

The main objective of his research is to use mathematical theories and methodologies to gain insights into the dynamics of various engineering and biological systems, which are of industrial environmental, medical and social interest. The awardee obtained a B.Sc. Degree (First Class) in Mathematics (1987) and later an M.Sc (Applied Mathematics) (1990) from the Department of Mathematics, 

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.In the recent past, he has participated in the Department of Mathematic organised seminars on the recent trend in Applied Mathematical research. He has also been mentoring some younger colleagues in research. 

Prof. Makinde is currently a Senior Professor and Chair of Postgraduate Studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in South Africa.