By Chiekezie Emmanuel

Professor Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe a Professor of Computer Engineering and the 52nd Inaugural Lecturer of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), who is also the Director of research and innovation ESUT has shared her impressions about the inaugural lecture.

She stated that “My inaugural lecture is a time for me as a professor to showcase my scholarship and communicate to a wider audience what I have achieved in the academic space.”

As a leader within the university and society at large, she positioned that the inaugural lecture reflects her academic and professional journey.

Prof. Nwobodo-Nzeribe has been focused on finding solutions to make life easier for people to live healthier lives. “Health is wealth. When people are healthy, they can think about how to better the lots of others and make the society a better place for all of us,” she emphasized.

She and her team have developed biomedical devices to improve lives using engineering. Specifically, they have designed a walking stick for the visually impaired and developed smart heart and thermometer devices. These innovations aim to improve lives in Nigeria.

Through her inaugural lecture, Prof. Nzeribe-Nwobodo aims to showcase her achievements, communicate her knowledge to a broader audience, and inspire others. As a thought leader within the university and society, she encourages people to attend the event to acquire knowledge that will provide solutions to human needs.

The 52nd Inaugural Lecture will hold on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Dr Peter Mbah multipurpose Auditorium, ESUT, Agbani starting from 11am.