Cynthia Falegan, a graduate of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has been accepted to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo (UT), Ohio, USA, bypassing the need for a Master’s degree.
According to a statement from ABUAD’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Femi Olofintila, the admission offer was confirmed in a letter dated March 20, 2024, signed by UT’s Acting Vice Provost for Graduate Affairs, Dr. Daniel J. Hammel. The letter congratulated Falegan on her well-deserved admission.
Dr. Hammel wrote, “We are pleased to offer you admission to The University of Toledo’s Engineering (Ph.D.) Chemical Engineering program in the College of Engineering for the fall 2024 term. We look forward to meeting you.”
Falegan, reflecting on her decision to pursue her doctorate in the United States, attributed her success to the strong research foundation she received at ABUAD, particularly in Water and Wastewater treatment, and her passion for sustainable solutions in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region.
“I decided to pursue my Ph.D. studies in the United States because of the research foundation I acquired at ABUAD on Water and Wastewater treatment as well as my love for sustainable solutions in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta Region,” Falegan said. “Even though I didn’t have a Master’s degree when I applied, I was accepted into two prestigious universities and given full funding, which will pay for all of my tuition during my five years of study. I’ll be pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo in Ohio, United States.”
Falegan’s remarkable achievement underscores the quality of education and research opportunities at ABUAD and highlights the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and global competitiveness among its graduates.
