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:

  1. Publishing collaborative, high-impact studies to advance knowledge in African mechanical engineering.
  2. Translating research into pilot projects (e.g., low-cost renewable energy systems, agro-mechanical tools, smart manufacturing prototypes).
  3. Hosting virtual skill-building workshops on emerging technologies (CAD/FEA, robotics, Industry 4.0) to empower engineers across the continent.

Africa’s mechanical engineering landscape demands solutions that are affordable, scalable, and context-aware. MERG addresses this by:

  • Tackling infrastructure deficits in urban and rural areas through innovative design.
  • Promoting local manufacturing and circular economies to reduce reliance on imports.
  • Elevating Africa’s role in global engineering innovation through strategic partnerships.

We collaborate with industries, governments, and academia to turn research into tangible progress. Together, we’re engineering a sustainable future—from theory to prototypes to impact.

 

Leadership of OAAD Mechanical Engineering Research Group (MERG)

Coordinator: Kabo Letlhare-Wastikc,

Email: letlharewastikc@gmail.com

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5578-5584

Academic Bio

Kabo Letlhare-Wastikc

He researches in the area of Thermal and fluid systems design. He is currently reading for a PhD at the Liaoning Technical University in Fuxin, Liaoning, China. Kabo is passionate about PR & communication of science, technology, research & development, technology transfer and innovation, and research on indigenous technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and MSc. Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Botswana.

Secretary: Timothy Adewale Adeyi,

Email: adeyi.timothy@lcu.edu.ng

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Timothy_Adeyi

ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-1042-227X 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-adeyi-b2090b257

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Academic Bio:

Timothy Adewale Adeyi

He is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. He received his B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, in 2007, and his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 2012. Currently, Timothy is pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Perception and Intelligent Control under the School of Automation at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China. His research focuses on leveraging intelligent systems to address environmental challenges.