SUNY Polytechnic Institute - United States
AUTHOR PROFILE
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Winston Oluwole Soboyejo embarked on his academic journey with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from King's College, London University, in July 1985. Additionally, he attained an A. K. C. Associateship of King's College in Ethics, Theology & Philosophy during the same period. He further pursued his academic endeavors with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Metallurgy from Churchill College, Cambridge University, England, completing it in October 1988.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
Dr. Soboyejo has made significant contributions in various capacities throughout his career. As of the information provided, he holds the position of a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NgAE). He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers (AIMBE), and the African Academy of Science (AAS). Furthermore, he is a Fellow and one of the Founders of the Materials Society of Nigeria (MSN) and the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS).
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS:
Dr. Soboyejo's research is centered around multi-functional materials for health, energy, and the environment. His group utilizes a combination of experiments and models to study materials' structure and properties at different length scales. Their interdisciplinary work has led to advancements in aerospace/automotive materials, biomedical/dental implants, drug delivery systems, solar cells, batteries, water filters, and sustainable building materials.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
With an H-Index of 60 and over 14,000 citations, Dr. Soboyejo's work has left a lasting impact on the field. His focus on practical applications has resulted in the development of materials with real-world applications, contributing to advancements in various industries.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Dr. Soboyejo's involvement in numerous advisory boards, both current and prior, showcases his commitment to guiding and shaping various scientific and technological initiatives globally. His future contributions may involve continued leadership in advisory roles, mentorship, and further research advancements.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
In-vivo studies of targeted and localized cancer drug release from microporous poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) devices for the treatment of triple negative breast cancer.
Cyclic-induced deformation and the degradation of Al-doped LLZO electrolytes in all-solid-state Li-metal batteries.