Welcome to the
Advancing materials knowledge to engineer a better world
A centre of excellence dedicated to producing competent materials engineers who meet industry demands and address societal challenges.
The Department aspires to attain a leading and foremost status in research and practice, with graduates equipped to meet the growing demands of industry and address societal challenges through technological advancement.
Graduates are expected to achieve the following goals within three to five years of graduation using knowledge acquired from their academic programme at the Department of Materials Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Achieve successful careers in a variety of Materials Engineering fields, supplying the necessary services to national and international companies as well as government agencies.
Adhere to the highest standards of the engineering profession's code of ethics while assuming leadership and responsibility roles within a business or organisation.
Advance their knowledge and skills through postgraduate education and ongoing professional growth and development throughout their careers.
Become entrepreneurs by using knowledge of Materials Engineering and related fields to tackle real-world challenges that advance human values and societal development.
By the time of graduation, students in the Department of Materials Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University will have developed and be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals to develop solutions to solve complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate and analyse complex Materials Engineering problems, drawing on mathematics, natural sciences and engineering fundamentals to reach substantiated conclusions.
Design systems, components or processes that meet specific needs, accounting for public health and safety, whole-life costs, net zero carbon, and societal and environmental considerations.
Conduct in-depth studies of difficult engineering challenges through design of experiments, data analysis and information synthesis to provide reliable results.
Select, apply and assess contemporary engineering and IT tools — including modelling and prediction techniques — to address complex Materials Engineering problems.
Analyse and assess the effects of engineering solutions on the environment, legal frameworks, health and safety, sustainability and society.
Follow national and international legislation, adhere to professional ethics and engineering practice norms, and recognise the value of diversity and inclusivity.
Contribute and lead effectively in diverse, inclusive, multidisciplinary teams — both in-person and in distributed or remote settings.
Communicate complex engineering activities clearly and inclusively through effective reports, design documentation and presentations, respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
Apply engineering management concepts and economic decision-making to personal work, team leadership, project management and multidisciplinary situations.
Understand the importance of independent lifelong learning, adaptability to new and developing technologies, and critical thinking amid overall technological change.
Rigorous, industry-relevant programmes designed to build future leaders in materials engineering.
A 5-year undergraduate programme covering the fundamentals of materials structure, properties, processing and performance.
A postgraduate programme focused on advanced research, specialised materials processing, and engineering solutions.
A doctoral research programme driving innovation and contributing to the global body of knowledge in materials science.
Our research tackles real-world challenges through interdisciplinary approaches in materials science.
Development of high-performance alloys for aerospace, automotive and marine applications.
Synthesis and characterisation of nanoscale materials for energy, medicine and electronics.
Engineering materials compatible with biological systems for implants and drug delivery.
Protective coatings and corrosion prevention strategies for industrial infrastructure.
Solar cells, batteries and fuel-cell materials driving Nigeria's clean energy future.
Lightweight, high-strength composites for construction, transportation and packaging.
Latest happenings, research breakthroughs and upcoming events from the department.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has inaugurated a state-of-the-art nanomaterials research facility, boosting its capacity for cutting-edge research in nano-scale materials synthesis and characterisation.
Read More →Faculty, students and industry professionals will convene for the department's flagship annual symposium on emerging materials technologies.
Read More →An MSc graduate of the department has been awarded the prestigious National Science and Technology Prize for outstanding research in biomaterials.
Read More →Applications are now being accepted for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. Deadline: September 30, 2026.
Apply Now →We'd love to hear from you — whether you're a prospective student, researcher, or industry partner.
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Faculty of Technology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
mse@oauife.edu.ng
hod.mse@oauife.edu.ng
+234 (0) XXX XXX XXXX
