Deji Akinwande, a professor at
the University of Texas Austin,
is one Nigerian scaling hurdles,
pushing boundaries and
breaking stereotypes.
Akinwande has been identified by
President Barack Obama, as one
of the recipients of “the highest
honour bestowed by the US
government for science and
engineering professionals in the
early stages of their independent
research careers”.
Alongside 104 researchers, he will
receive the Presidential Early
Career Awards for Scientists and
Engineers in Washington DC later
in the year.
“These early-career scientists are
leading the way in our efforts to
confront and understand
challenges from climate change
to our health and wellness,”
Obama said while announcing
the winners.
“We congratulate these
accomplished individuals and
encourage them to continue to
serve as an example of the
incredible promise and ingenuity
of the American people.”
WHO IS DEJI
AKINWANDE?
Akinwande is an associate
professor in electrical and
computer engineering and the
Jack Kilby/Texas instruments
endowed faculty fellow in
computer engineering in the
Cockrell school of engineering at
the university of Texas at Austin.


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