The OAAD Mechanical Engineering Research Group (MERG) leverages cutting-edge scientific research and innovation to address Africa’s pressing engineering challenges. Our work spans sustainable energy systems, advanced manufacturing, robotics, smart infrastructure, and materials science, with a focus on pragmatic, scalable solutions tailored to Africa’s developmental needs. We bridge the gap between research and real-world impact by: Publishing collaborative, high-impact studies to advance

By: Biyi Gbadeyan There was a time in Nigeria when Ragolis Water was not just a brand. It was a name that defined bottled water itself. People didn’t say “bottled water”. They said “buy Ragolis.” That’s how powerful the brand was. There was a time in my life when I could read for five nights

OAAD and Veichi: Jointly Promoting Development   A Delegation of the President and Some OAAD Members Visit Veichi Electric to Explore New Cooperation Opportunities On March 25, 2024, Dr. Elijah Odii, our President, led an OAAD delegation to visit and exchange ideas at the Sūzhōu Veichi Electric Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Veichi

We received the sad news of the passing of our brother and leader, Prof. Presley Kaybe Wesseh, Jr., in a tragic car accident on Monday, March 4, 2024, in his native home of Liberia. Prof. Wesseh was an associate Professor of Economics at Xiàmén University in China and a Research Fellow with immense scholarly contributions

The Research Directorate of the Global Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD) is pleased to share that Research.com, a respected global academic platform, has published its 2025 Edition of the Ranking of Best Scientists in the Field of Mathematics and Prof Yekini, one of our distinguished members, has been ranked #3 in Nigeria and #2705

What is CSC Scholarship? In order to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and people around the world, Chinese government sets up Chinese Government Scholarship for talented students and scholars to pursue higher education or conduct research in Chinese universities. This time I will introduce 3 types of CSC programs: Bilateral Program: Full