Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala | Agri Training Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala, Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria

Abiala Alatise Abiala is a Nigerian academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State. With a strong educational foundation from the University of Ibadan and over 15 years of teaching and research experience, he currently serves as a Lecturer II at TASUED. His expertise lies in agricultural extension, rural development, and the integration of AI in agriculture. He has earned multiple international travel grants, holds several professional certifications—including in AI and STEM education—and has contributed to capacity building in agricultural science across academic and development sectors.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala

Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala stands as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his emerging academic excellence, interdisciplinary focus, and consistent professional development in the field of Agricultural Extension and Technology-Driven Education. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension (2024) and over 15 years of academic and teaching experience, he bridges the gap between traditional agricultural practices and modern innovations such as AI integration into agriculture and STEM education.

🎓 Education Background

📘 Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State — 2024
🌾 M.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (Ph.D. Grade), University of Ibadan — 2009
🍃 B.Ed. Agricultural Science Education (Second Class Upper), University of Ibadan — 2004
🎓 WASSCE, Owode Secondary School — 2000
🏫 Primary School Leaving Certificate, African Primary School, Ayetoro — 1992

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

📍 Lecturer II, TASUED, Ogun State — 2025–Present
📘 Science Teacher, Idomila Comprehensive High School — 2017–2024
🎓 Assistant Lecturer, Ekiti State University (Epe Campus) — 2011–2017
📚 Subject Teacher, Obanta Comprehensive High School — 2007–2017
🏢 Administrative Officer, TASUED — 2007
🧑‍🏫 Graduate Teacher (NYSC), Nnamdi Azikiwe Secondary School — 2006–2007

🏆 Achievements & Certifications

🤖 Certificate in AI Integration into Agriculture — 2025
🌐 Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) — 2023
📊 ToT in STEM (World Bank PSI/PMI) — 2023
🖊️ Master Copywriting Certificate — 2022
📈 Advanced STEM Developer — 2019
✝️ Postgraduate Diplomas in Theology — 2011 & 2018

🥇 Grants & Awards

✈️ CORAF Travel Grant, Symposium in Lome, Togo — 2023
🌍 SCB Travel Grant, Congress in New Zealand — 2011
🍁 SCB Travel Grant, University of Alberta, Canada — 2010
🏯 SCB Travel Grant, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China — 2009