McPherson University Faculty Member Secures Prestigious MIT Fellowship

Dr. Kayode Olumurewa, a distinguished materials physicist from the Department of Physical Sciences at McPherson University, has achieved a significant international milestone by being awarded a highly selective fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world's top-ranked institutions.

The fellowship, known as the MIT-ETT Fellowship, is extremely competitive, boasting an acceptance rate of less than 5 percent. For the 2025 cohort, only 11 lecturers were selected across Nigeria, with McPherson University being one of just two private universities to have a successful faculty member.

Dr. Olumurewa, who holds a B.Sc. in Physics and both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, is focused on pioneering research aimed at solving global challenges:

Research Focus: Synthesis, fabrication, and optimization of thin-film materials for use in high-impact applications.

Key Applications: Sensors, energy storage systems, and optoelectronic devices.

Materials Expertise: Explores advanced materials such as graphene, transition-metal oxides, and chalcogenides to develop innovative solutions for energy and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Olumurewa's achievement reflects McPherson University's dedication to fostering excellence in research and innovation. He has also demonstrated strong leadership within the University, having served as Acting Dean of Student Affairs and previously as Director of the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

His success reaffirms the University's position as a hub of academic distinction, with its faculty making remarkable impacts on the international stage.