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AGRIC AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT HARPS ON MODERNIZED FOOD PROCESSING
The Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) of the College of Engineering on Friday 29th January, 2021 held her first departmental webinar tagged “Recent Trends in Food Physical Processing”. The departmental maiden virtual event which also had physical participants in attendance was declared opened by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju while the guest speaker Professor Haile Ma, the Director of the International Joint Research Center for Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China appositely exposed the participants to the up-to-date forms of food processing.
Addressing the Participants, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Adeniyi Olayanju in his welcome remarks expressed the readiness of Landmark to collaborate with Jiangsu University in the area of Food Physical Processing. Professor Adeniyi Olayanju while appreciating the speaker describes him as an erudite scholar whose research impacts and publications align with Landmark’s research agenda. He thereafter enjoined the participants to make the most of the webinar as he also urged the department to immediately work on every information garnered in the course of the webinar.
Professor Haile Ma, in his presentation defined Food physical processing as a kind of new technology that uses modern acoustics, optics, electricity, magnetism, mechanics and other physical methods to improve the traditional food processing technology. Professor Haile Ma noted that although food processing has an interdisciplinary crossing in food chemistry, food microbiology and food physical processing, there are some challenges faced by the traditional food industry based on chemistry and biology. According to him, such challenges include food safety, processing efficiency, product quality, energy consumption and intellectual manufacturing.
Professor Haile Ma revealed that a large number of research data proved that the application of physical methods does not produce many unexpected effects, showing a broad application prospect. He thereafter identified sonochemical effect, food infra-red processing technology, magnetic field assisted fermentation technology and physical mutagenesis of microbial strains as the different methods of food physical processes. The food infrared processing technology include but not limited to infrared blanching of vegetables, infrared peeling of fruits and vegetables, infrared flavor producing of vegetables, infrared barbecue of food and infrared drying for industrial product among others. The lecture which exposed the participants to food physical process also intimate them on the health, environmental and mechanical edge and advantages it has on the already known traditional processes.
In his closing remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju appreciated the Speaker Professor Ma for the lecture by bringing up the current trend in food processing. “While Food Chemistry and Food Biology are popular Field of Studies, not everyone knows Food Physics. Professor has taken us through all the process and the latest equipment, we will say this is just the beginning of an impactful collaboration”, he stated.
The Head of Department Agric and Biosystems Engineering, Dr. John Ojediran in his remarks urged the students to remain focus noting that there are so many opportunities out for them and with the presentation they should be more than ever interested in their field of study.
Professor Haile Ma, is a Professor of Food Science and Engineering with over 500 Scopus indexed journal publications and has supervised more than seventy research projects. He is currently the Dean School of Agriculture and Engineering and the Director of the International Joint Research Center for Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju delivering his opening remarks at the webinar
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The Dean College of Engineering, Professor Makanjuola Oki at the Webinar welcoming all participants.
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Professor Haile Ma, (first picture) during his presentation while the HOD ABE Dr. John Ojediran (2nd left) listens with other participants.
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DLUCRID Professor Babatunde Adebesin and DCOE Professor Makanjuola Oki leading other physical participants at the Webinar.
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITYS LIFE APPLICABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM RECOGNIZED AS MAX AFRICA LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Landmark University's distinctive approach to education, centred on life-applicable and life-transforming learning, received validation this week when representatives from MAX Africa visited the institution to seek collaboration for their second internship program. The visit underscored the high regard organizations have for Landmark’s graduates, known for their competence and productivity in the workplace.
During the meeting, MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh, unveiled the company’s new internship initiative designed to empower young innovators and leaders in Africa’s mobility sector. Leigh expressed admiration for Landmark University’s alumni, who, he noted, have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and leadership within MAX Africa. He introduced Mr Kefas El-Olam, a graduate of Landmark University who is the Senior Product Manager, MAX. "Our first point of call for this new phase is Landmark University, primarily because of the exceptional value delivered by Landmark graduates who joined us in the first phase of the internship programme. Their resilience, ability to drive results, and leadership qualities have made a lasting impression," Leigh said, emphasizing how these qualities align with MAX Africa’s mission to address broader industry challenges by cultivating skilled professionals across the continent.
Adding to this, MAX Africa’s Digital Strategist, Mr Adewunmi Oshilaja, highlighted the soft skills and professionalism of Landmark’s graduates. “Beyond technical expertise, Landmark graduates have displayed strong leadership qualities and high standards of professionalism,” he stated. "The core of our strategy is to build well-rounded leaders. As much as we want our interns to gain hands-on experience, we are also committed to equipping them with skills in business communication, team management, and workplace etiquette.”
The upcoming three-month internship program was further detailed by MAX Africa's Human Resource Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe, who described it as a transformative opportunity for participants. She noted that interns would receive intensive training in both technical and interpersonal skills vital for industry success. “Interns will be assigned responsibilities similar to full-time employees and will be evaluated at the end of the program. Those who excel will be offered full-time positions,” she announced. To facilitate applications, MAX Africa has provided QR codes for interested students, who will undergo a thorough screening process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation to MAX Africa for recognizing the university’s talents and choosing Landmark as a major recruitment partner. He attributed the leadership qualities displayed by students to the legacy of Chancellor Dr David Oyedepo and affirmed the university’s confidence in the students' readiness to embrace this opportunity. He also highlighted Landmark University’s recent recognition as Nigeria's second-best university in the Times Higher Education rankings, further showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence.
The Registrar also conveyed gratitude to the MAX Africa team and assured them of Landmark University's full support in achieving the program’s goals. Other members of the university’s management expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, seeing it as a significant step towards advancing opportunities for students, the university, and Africa at large.
Others in attendance at the meeting were the Chaplain, Pastor Popoola; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi; the Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel and the HRBP, Compensation & Benefits, and City Manager, Ilorin, MAX, Mrs Adebimpe Alabi.
Members of the Landmark University management and the Max Africa team in a group photograph after the meeting
R-L: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole; the Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi during the meeting with Max Africa
MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh while speaking on the new internship programme
The Max team with the Landmark University Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel (L)
The Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel introducing Max Africa to the student community
Max Africa’s HR Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe while speaking to the students of Landmark University on the internship programme
The Max Africa team interacting with Landmark University student community
Max Africa’s Senior Product Manager, Mr Kefas El-Olam while speaking to the students of Landmark University on his experience as a student of the University and during the internship programme
Registration point for Max Africa’s internship programme at Landmark University
