Dr. Stephen Friday Olukotun holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Engineering and specializes in radiation dosimetry, radiation protection and safety, radiation science and technology, and nuclear reactor safety. He has over 10 years of combined research and teaching experience and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics and Nuclear Science and serves as a reviewer for reputable journals in his field.

He is an academic staff member in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and a Research Fellow at the Center for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST), North-West University, South Africa. His research focuses on nuclear forensics and the development of advanced radiation shielding materials.

i. Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Engineering | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria | 2021

Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Clay–polyethylene Composite for Nuclear Radiation Shielding

ii. MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria | 2015

Thesis: A Theoretical and Experimental Determination of Attenuation Coefficients of Common Clay Materials Found in Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria

iii. B.Tech. in Physics with Electronics | Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria | 2010

Thesis: Geoelectric Investigation for Groundwater at Pompom Village and its Environment, Minna, Niger State Nigeria

Dr. Stephen Friday Olukotun is a researcher in Nuclear Science and Engineering with expertise in radiation dosimetry, radiation protection, and nuclear reactor safety. He has over 10 years of research and teaching experience and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles. He is currently a Research Fellow at North-West University, South Africa, where his work focuses on nuclear forensics and radiation-related applications, including the development of advanced shielding materials.

i. Member, Nigeria Institute of Physics (OM/17/0098) (Nov., 2018 – Till Date)

ii. Member, Nigerian Young Generation in Nuclear (June, 2023 – Till Date)

iii. Member, African Young Generation in Nuclear (June, 2023 – Till Date)

iv. Member, Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (May, 2025 – Till Date)

v. Fellow, National Institution of Professional Engineers and Scientists (Nov., 2025)