FUTA Alumnus Ifeoluwa Oyekunke Wins Prestigious Florida State University Research Award

Ifeoluwa Oyekunke, an alumnus of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has been awarded the 2025–2026 Graduate Student Research and Creativity Award in Natural and Physical Sciences by Florida State University (FSU), USA.

The university’s selection committee, composed of distinguished faculty members, recognized Oyekunke for his outstanding research contributions in his field. FSU noted that the selection process was highly competitive, with numerous exceptionally qualified candidates considered for the award.

Described as the highest graduate award given by Florida State University, the accolade highlights Oyekunke’s excellence in research and creativity, reinforcing FUTA’s reputation for producing graduates capable of achieving global distinction in science and technology.

This achievement underscores the international impact of FUTA alumni and their potential to advance innovation in their respective disciplines.