University of Lagos Teams Secure Funding for Groundbreaking Research Projects
Both projects are set to kick off in June 2024, with a one-year duration. The University of Lagos continues to foster collaboration and innovation, addressing pressing societal and environmental challenges through cutting-edge research.
Zita Ezechi 
In a significant achievement, two teams from the University of Lagos have secured an Inclusive Digital Transformation Seed Grants by the African Engineering and Technology Networks (AFRETEC} in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University. These grants aimed to drive innovation and address critical challenges across Africa.
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According to UNILAG, the first team led by Professor Immaculata Nwokoro from the Department of Urban Planning and Environmental Health, secured funding for their project titled "An investigation of a Monitoring and Predicting Algorithm Model for Climate Change Related Diseases in African Urban Cities"
Collaborating with experts from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, the team would explore cutting-edge algorithms to predict and monitor health risks associated with climate change in urban centres.
Dr. AbdulGaniyu Adelopo, Principal Quality Control Officer at the Works and Physical Planning Unit, led the second team. Their project titled "Application of AI Techniques for Extracting Carbon from Lanfill Waste for Renewable Energy," aimed to revolutionize waste management.
"Dr. Adelopo led team would collaborate with researchers from the University of Lagos, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda and University of Nairobi, Kenya.
UNILAG also noted that both projects would commence in June, with a one year duration. The university continues to be at the forefront of impactful research, driving positive change in Africa.
