Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu is a professor of art and history in the faculty of environmental sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.[1] He is an acting vice chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology known as (LAUTECH), which is located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.[2][3][4][5]
Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu. | |
|---|---|
| Acting Vice-Chancellor | |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Ife, University of Ibadan |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | |
| Profession | Artist, Art Historian |
Early life and Education edit
He is an alumnus of the University of Ife (which is now known as Obafemi Awolowo University)[6] and the University of Ibadan[7] He holds a PhD from the University of Ibadan (1992)[1][2]
Career edit
He began working at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology on September 1, 1992. His appointment as a professor of Arts and Arts History was on October 1, 1999. He was appointed acting vice-chancellor on June 12, 2023.[8][2] Before joining the university, Advertising, elementary, secondary, college of education, and polytechnic education systems were all areas of expertise for Kalilu.[7][2]
Administrative Experience edit
Kalilu is not just an academic; he is also an administrator. He has held positions which include:[7]
- Chairperson for SSATHURAI at both the branch and zonal levels.
- Department Head
- Vice President of the Fine Arts Students Association
- Faculty Dean
- Chair of the Committee of Deans and Provosts
- Chair of the Committee of Deans
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor at LAUTECH.
Membership and Fellowship edit
- Fellow of the Society of Nigerian Artists.[7]
- Member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists.[7]
Achievements edit
- He pioneered the development of the inaugural Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree program in Fine and Applied Arts which was established in Nigeria in 1992.
- The initial curricula in Nigeria for postgraduate diploma, Master's, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in studio arts.[7]
Awards edit
Publications edit
His publications include the following:
- Bearded figure with leather sandals: Islam, historical cognition, and the visual arts of the Yoruba.[9]
- Water Absorption Capacity and Visual Qualities of Pulverised Glass as a Component for Glass Ceramic Glazes
- Derivation of the ash glazes from cattle bone
- Elemental Comparison of Bones of Red Sokoto (Capra Hiracus) and West African Dwarf (Capra Aeagurus) Goats for Production of Glazes
- Typology and Fashion Usage Trends of Ankara in the Twenty-First Century South-Western Nigeria
- The Cultural Attitudes in advertising designs in Nigeria
- The Factor of House Forms in Indoor Environmental Quality of Houses in Selected Cities in Oyo State, Nigeria.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b Admin, Law Nigeria (2020-07-09). "ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES POLICY AND PROJECTS EXPERTS IN NIGERIA". Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ a b c d "LAUTECH Appoints Prof Kalilu As Acting Vice-Chancellor". Independent.
- ^ "BREAKING: LAUTECH gets new Acting VC, Rom Kalilu, he's first Ogbomoso person to hold the post – Ogbomoso Insight". 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "LAUTECH: Kalilu's tenure as Acting VC extended – Ogbomoso Insight". 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Ige, Oluwole (2023-07-13). "LAUTECH matriculates 9,706 students, grants scholarship to top UTME scorer". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ "Obafemi Awolowo University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i ChinonsoIbeh (2023-06-12). "Prof Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu Appointed LAUTECH Acting VC". Jamb Admission. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ NationalInsight (2023-06-09). "LAUTECH Appoints Professor Kalilu As Acting Vice-Chancellor". National Insight News. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ "AfricaBib | Author/Editor list: Kalilu, Razaq Olatunde Rom". www.africabib.org. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Rom, Kalilu, Razaq Olatunde; Kunle, Ayinla , Abdulrasaq; Dolapo, Amole (2021-10-27). "The Factor of House Forms in Indoor Environmental Quality of Houses in Selected Cities in Oyo State, Nigeria".
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