Dr. BEN FESTUS is the new Director, Research and Development at Federal Polytechnic Ede. Appointed in Acting capacity, he brings a wealth of research experience to the directorate, with the goal of re-inventing the wheel and providing a unique platform for staff members to explore research activities through training, collaborations, grantsmanship, and high-impact journal publications. Dr. Ben is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology. He has attracted several research grants and funding from bodies such as the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), the British Council, TETFUND, TETFair, and the EPSEuro Award, amongst others.
Federal Polytechnic Ede develops the World's First Smart Vaccine Cooling Carrier - CoolTech!
Gets her first Innovation Patent
Federal Polytechnic Ede has secured its first innovative research patent, following the development of the World's first Smart Vaccine Cooling Carrier - CoolTech. The Patent was presented to the Research Team Lead (Dr. Ben Festus) by the Executive Secretary of TETFUND and the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, at the 2024 Maiden Exhibitions organized by TETFUND at the Eagles Square in Abuja.
A team of researchers from Federal Polytechnic Ede has been selected to participate in the maiden Academic Solutions Incubation Program (ASIP), funded by TETFUND. The CoolTech team, who particiapted in the maiden edition of TETFair were among only four teams from other Institutions nominated to participate in this Market-Ready Grant .
Team Members:
The Directorate of Research and Development, with the support and approval of our esteemed Rector, Engr. Dr. Sani Man Yahaya, has made history at Federal Polytechnic Ede by securing a fully licensed Microsoft 365 A5 Education package for the institution!
🎓 This package provides FREE access to Microsoft 365 tools for:
✅ 1,000+ staff
✅ 1,000+ students
Each user will receive:
📧 A dedicated email address
💼 Accessible via Microsoft Outlook (web and desktop app)
🏛️ NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
🌍INTERNATIONAL
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Directorate of Research and Development
Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun, Nigeria.
