Dr. Abdul-Hameed is the Pioneer Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, Nigeria. He obtained his B.Eng. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, in 1991; M. Sc. in Industrial & Production Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1999; and M.Sc. in Technology Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 2008. He also obtained a M. Eng. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, in 2011 and later got his Ph.D. in Technology Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 2014.

As a seasoned engineer, Dr. Abdul-Hameed is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Productivity and Quality Management (FCPQM), a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development (FIPMD), a Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), and a Registered Professional Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). In addition, he is a member of several professional bodies including:

As a seasoned scholar, Dr. Abdul-Hameed received the overall Best Master’s Thesis award at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, in the year 2010. He is also a 2010 Osun State Award Winner.

Dr. Abdul-Hameed joined the services of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, on the 16th day of May, 1994, as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology and rose to become Chief Lecturer on the 1st day of January, 2012. He held various leadership positions within the institution including Acting Head of Department, Acting Dean, and Dean of the School of Engineering Technology.

He served on numerous committees within and outside of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, attended several local and international workshops and conferences, and published several journal articles in both local and international journals. Dr. Abdul-Hameed also served as Chairman and Member for many accreditation exercises conducted by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering programs across Nigeria.

Furthermore, he served as an external examiner for Electrical/Electronic programs and staff assessor in various polytechnics and colleges of technology across Nigeria. He was also once the Project Manager for Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B) and Director of Quality Assurance at The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Nigeria.

A family man, Dr. Abdul-Hameed is happily married and blessed with four wonderful children.

Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed
Rector
Federal Polytechnic Ayede