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| '''Oluwatobi "Tobi" Oyinlola''' (born May 10, 1992) is a Nigerian inventor, entrepreneur, and researcher specializing in ] (IoT) solutions. He is a researcher at the ] Senseable City Lab, focusing on urban data and IoT-driven projects. Oyinlola is best known for his innovative work in solar energy systems and smart urban technologies. | '''Oluwatobi''' "'''Tobi'''" '''Oyinlola''' (born May 10, 1992) is a Nigerian inventor, entrepreneur, and researcher specializing in ] (IoT) solutions. He is a researcher at the ] Senseable City Lab, focusing on urban data and IoT-driven projects. Oyinlola is best known for his innovative work in solar energy systems and smart urban technologies. | ||
| == Early |
== Early life and education == | ||
| Oyinlola was born in ]. He completed his secondary education at Bishop Phillips Academy in Ibadan. In 2009, he enrolled at the ] and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TASUED Graduate, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, Donates Intel IoT Development Kit To His Alma Mater |url=https://talkglitz.media/tasued-oluwatobi-oyinlola-donates-intel-iot-development-kit-to-his-alma-mater/ |website=Talk Glitz Media |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | Oyinlola was born in ]. He completed his secondary education at Bishop Phillips Academy in Ibadan. In 2009, he enrolled at the ] and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TASUED Graduate, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, Donates Intel IoT Development Kit To His Alma Mater |url=https://talkglitz.media/tasued-oluwatobi-oyinlola-donates-intel-iot-development-kit-to-his-alma-mater/ |website=Talk Glitz Media |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| In 2018, Oyinlola became a ] scholar and pursued a master's degree in Internet of Things and Embedded Computing Systems at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things, ]. His master's thesis, titled ''Smart Bracelet: With Handshake Recognition For Information Exchange''.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Smart Bracelet with Handshake Recognition for Information Exchange |author1=Oluwatobi Oyinlola |author2=Additional authors listed in source |journal=2021 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics (AIM) |publisher=IEEE |date=2021 |url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9623007 |doi=10.1109/ |
In 2018, Oyinlola became a ] scholar and pursued a master's degree in Internet of Things and Embedded Computing Systems at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things, ]. His master's thesis, titled ''Smart Bracelet: With Handshake Recognition For Information Exchange''.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Smart Bracelet with Handshake Recognition for Information Exchange |author1=Oluwatobi Oyinlola |author2=Additional authors listed in source |journal=2021 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics (AIM) |publisher=IEEE |date=2021 |url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9623007 |doi=10.1109/EnT52731.2021.00031 |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| == Career and |
== Career and innovations == | ||
| In 2015, Oyinlola pioneered Nigeria's first pay-as-you-go solar energy systems, developing the hardware prototype locally before overseeing its mass production in ]. | In 2015, Oyinlola pioneered Nigeria's first pay-as-you-go solar energy systems, developing the hardware prototype locally before overseeing its mass production in ]. | ||
| At the MIT Senseable City Lab, Oyinlola contributed to the City Scanner project, a mobile sensing platform designed to monitor environmental data in urban areas. His work on open-sourcing the City Scanner device, known as Flatburn, enabled wider public access to the technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Flatburn - City Scanner |url=https://senseable.mit.edu/flatburn/ |website=MIT Senseable City Lab |publisher=] |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | At the MIT Senseable City Lab, Oyinlola contributed to the City Scanner project, a mobile sensing platform designed to monitor environmental data in urban areas. His work on open-sourcing the City Scanner device, known as Flatburn, enabled wider public access to the technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Flatburn - City Scanner |url=https://senseable.mit.edu/flatburn/ |website=MIT Senseable City Lab |publisher=] |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| Oyinlola also developed SolarPocha, the |
Oyinlola also developed SolarPocha, the world's first solar-powered workstation equipped with IoT features. The invention was shortlisted for the ] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2022 Cohort - Oluwatobi Oyinlola |url=https://africaprize.raeng.org.uk/2022-cohort/oluwatobi-oyinlola |website=Royal Academy of Engineering |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The 2022 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation Includes 16 Innovators Across Sub-Saharan Africa |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/11/africa-prize-2022-africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation/ |website=BellaNaija |date=November 3, 2021 |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| Additionally, Oyinlola has been actively involved in Hyperloop development with rLoop Incorporated, a company inspired by ]'s transportation initiative. | Additionally, Oyinlola has been actively involved in Hyperloop development with rLoop Incorporated, a company inspired by ]'s transportation initiative. | ||
| == Awards and |
== Awards and recognition == | ||
| * Named one of the Most Influential Young Nigerians in 2018 and 2019. | * Named one of the Most Influential Young Nigerians in 2018 and 2019. | ||
| * Shortlisted for the UK Royal Academy of Engineering ] in 2022. | * Shortlisted for the UK Royal Academy of Engineering ] in 2022. | ||
| == Professional |
== Professional affiliations == | ||
| * ] Software Innovator.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Intel Software Innovator Program |url=https://devmesh.intel.com/member-programs/intel-software-innovator-program |website=Intel DevMesh |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | * ] Software Innovator.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Intel Software Innovator Program |url=https://devmesh.intel.com/member-programs/intel-software-innovator-program |website=Intel DevMesh |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| * Oyinlola currently serves as a board member of the ] (OSHWA).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Board Members |url=https://www.oshwa.org/about/board-members/#:~:text=Conflict%20Disclosure-,Oluwatobi%20Oyinlola,-Oluwatobi%20Oyinlola%20is |website=Open Source Hardware Association |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | * Oyinlola currently serves as a board member of the ] (OSHWA).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Board Members |url=https://www.oshwa.org/about/board-members/#:~:text=Conflict%20Disclosure-,Oluwatobi%20Oyinlola,-Oluwatobi%20Oyinlola%20is |website=Open Source Hardware Association |access-date=December 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
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| Oluwatobi "Tobi" Oyinlola | |
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| Born | Oluwatobi Oyinlola (1992-05-10) May 10, 1992 (age 32) Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Researcher at MIT |
| Known for | Internet of Things |
| Website | tobi |
Oluwatobi "Tobi" Oyinlola (born May 10, 1992) is a Nigerian inventor, entrepreneur, and researcher specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. He is a researcher at the MIT Senseable City Lab, focusing on urban data and IoT-driven projects. Oyinlola is best known for his innovative work in solar energy systems and smart urban technologies.
Early life and education
Oyinlola was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. He completed his secondary education at Bishop Phillips Academy in Ibadan. In 2009, he enrolled at the Tai Solarin University of Education and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications.
In 2018, Oyinlola became a World Bank scholar and pursued a master's degree in Internet of Things and Embedded Computing Systems at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things, University of Rwanda. His master's thesis, titled Smart Bracelet: With Handshake Recognition For Information Exchange.
Career and innovations
In 2015, Oyinlola pioneered Nigeria's first pay-as-you-go solar energy systems, developing the hardware prototype locally before overseeing its mass production in Rizhao, China.
At the MIT Senseable City Lab, Oyinlola contributed to the City Scanner project, a mobile sensing platform designed to monitor environmental data in urban areas. His work on open-sourcing the City Scanner device, known as Flatburn, enabled wider public access to the technology.
Oyinlola also developed SolarPocha, the world's first solar-powered workstation equipped with IoT features. The invention was shortlisted for the Africa Prize For Engineering Innovation in 2022.
Additionally, Oyinlola has been actively involved in Hyperloop development with rLoop Incorporated, a company inspired by Elon Musk's transportation initiative.
Awards and recognition
- Named one of the Most Influential Young Nigerians in 2018 and 2019.
- Shortlisted for the UK Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize For Engineering Innovation in 2022.
Professional affiliations
- Intel Software Innovator.
- Oyinlola currently serves as a board member of the Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA).
External links
References
- "TASUED Graduate, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, Donates Intel IoT Development Kit To His Alma Mater". Talk Glitz Media. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- Oluwatobi Oyinlola; Additional authors listed in source (2021). "Smart Bracelet with Handshake Recognition for Information Exchange". 2021 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics (AIM). IEEE. doi:10.1109/EnT52731.2021.00031. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- "Flatburn - City Scanner". MIT Senseable City Lab. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- "Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2022 Cohort - Oluwatobi Oyinlola". Royal Academy of Engineering. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- "The 2022 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation Includes 16 Innovators Across Sub-Saharan Africa". BellaNaija. November 3, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- "Intel Software Innovator Program". Intel DevMesh. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- "Board Members". Open Source Hardware Association. Retrieved December 30, 2024.