By Chiekezie Emmanuel

An erudite scholar, Professor Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe, the first female Professor in Computer Engineering in South-East, is set to deliver the 52nd Inaugural Lecture of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology’s (ESUT) erudite.

This lecture has become a tradition and a platform for research and innovation, showcasing the university’s academic excellence since the administration of Professor Aloysius Okorie, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT.

The inaugural lecture, themed “Engineering Solutions for a Healthier Tomorrow,” will take place on October 16th, 2024, at the Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Auditorium, ESUT. According to the young Professor, the theme of the lecture focuses on making lives easier for human beings. She stated that engineering can provide solutions to ensure every human being has access to basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, and security.

Speaking in an interview with ESUT Monitor from Frankfurt, Germany where she is currently attending a workshop, the Director of Research and Innovations and Head, Department of Biomedical Sciences, said her inaugural lecture will engineer a revolution for healthier living in the society.

The inaugural lecture aims to celebrate and showcase Professor Nwobodo-Nzeribe’s scholarship, communicate their knowledge to a wider audience, inspire others, and establish their position as a thought leader within the university and society.

Since assuming office in April 2022, ESUT VC, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has made inaugural lecture a key factor of his administration. Already, a total of 29 inaugural Lectures have been delivered under his steward with the VC targeting 70^th Inaugural lecture before he vacates office in 2027.