Desires to leverage their expertise in advancing healthcare and driving positive change across Africa by making meaningful enhancements.
Ayelagbe enthusiastically describes microelectronics as his “passion and area of expertise,” expressing a strong desire to leverage his acquired knowledge to positively impact others through mentorship and guidance.
“My ultimate aspiration,” he declares, “is to empower and elevate my fellow Africans.”
Timothy Ayelagbe
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Ambassador for IEEE Youth Endeavors’ Social Innovation Initiative, leveraging sustainable expertise in 2025. Additionally, serving as Vice President of the IEEE and Automation Society’s Student Chapter.
The Obafemi Awolowo University, situated in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Electronics and electrical engineering
Microelectronics
The student is pursuing a diploma in electronics and electrical engineering with a specialization in microelectronics at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. By studying the application of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), he is convinced that mastering hardware description languages will enable him to design and develop affordable, eco-friendly medical electronics.
With a growing expertise in technology and management, he aspires to leverage these skills to address pressing healthcare, infrastructure, and natural resource management issues across the continent.
Ayelagbe takes a genuine interest in guiding and nurturing emerging African engineers with expertise and dedication. In early 2022, he was appointed as a distinguished ambassador for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The YESES 12 program provides a platform for youth to present innovative ideas that address humanitarian and social issues impacting their communities.
As a facilitator, Ayelagbe orchestrated online webinar sessions within his academic department while concurrently mentoring pre-university students through initiatives fostering a service-oriented approach to engineering.
A technologist, from the very start
Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayelagbe’s curiosity about societal problems was sparked at an early age. As a young child, he would deconstruct and rebuild his playthings to uncover their inner workings.
Born to a mother who was a shrewd businesswoman and a father who held a high-ranking position in the metal processing industry, his upbringing fostered a natural curiosity that would shape his future endeavors. In Nigeria, the conventional route to social advancement often involves pursuing a career in healthcare as a doctor or nurse; however, his parents’ unwavering support enabled him to chart an alternative course.
As it appears, he is strategically positioned to revolutionize the healthcare industry in Nigeria and worldwide.
At present, he’s focused on developing his undergraduate research skills and acquiring practical knowledge. Recently, he completed a six-week student work experience program as part of his university’s engineering curriculum. Developing innovative technology alongside OAU college peers, they designed an angular pace measurement system leveraging sensors that calculate pace by tracking the Corridor’s factor in relation to a magnetic field. The voltage adjustments and Corridor factor can be leveraged to estimate the energy of the magnetic field across various regions or monitor changes in its spatial distribution, thereby optimizing operating parameters. Corridor-based impact sensors are commonly employed to monitor vehicle wheel speed within an automobile’s anti-lock braking (ABS) system.
“I aim to apply my research findings in a practical manner to positively impact and develop Africa.”
The scholars’ system was engineered to withstand the rigors of a harsh climate and unfavourable street conditions, much like commercially adapted innovations. While magnetic sensors have an established reputation, these devices are poised to offer a significantly more affordable pricing structure while concurrently delivering accurate readings that surpass their mechanical counterparts, according to Ayelagbe.
“He explains that they applied knowledge processing and manipulation through programming, leveraging a microcontroller and a liquid crystal display to graphically demonstrate the angular velocity and rotational frequency.”
Due to its immense potential applications across automotive and various other industries, Ayelagbe’s OAU workforce is actively seeking collaborations with external researchers to further refine and monetize the measurement system. The team also aims to disseminate their research outcomes through a publication in a reputable IEEE journal.
“Sooner or later, my goal is to collaborate with leading semiconductor companies,” he remarks.
Volunteering supplies worthwhile expertise
Despite Ayelagbe’s tutorial successes, he faces hurdles in securing semiconductor internships, primarily due to the inaccessibility of certain corporations’ locations for African students. He notes that through volunteering, he’s acquired valuable skills and experience.
As a social media supervisor at Paris-based HDRI, he oversees initiatives encouraging young people to support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the SDGs, globally recognized by the United Nations. He has been disseminating information about environmental issues and local weather patterns through social media posts.
Ayelabge is a highly motivated IEEE volunteer, actively engaged within his professional department. As the newly appointed Vice President of the department’s IEEE chapter, he is eager to take on additional responsibilities during his leadership journey. As a driving force, he spearheads various initiatives, including webinars, conferences, and collaborative events that foster connections between students and experienced engineers, promoting mentorship opportunities.
Through his collaboration on HDRI and IEEE initiatives, he engages with a diverse range of stakeholders, including college students, professionals, and industry experts. Will these connections potentially facilitate the realization of his aspirations?
“African countries are seeking engineers with a background in management, he notes, adding that he aims to apply the knowledge he’s acquired to create a more pleasant environment for the continent.”