Esther Titilayo Akinlabi: Esther Titilayo Akinlabi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. She is currently serving as the Director of the Pan African University for Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI), Ibadan, Nigeria. Prior to joining PAULESI, Prof Akinlabi had a decade of meritorious service at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. During this period, she served as the Head of Department and as Vice Dean for Teaching and Learning. Her research interest is in the field of modern and advanced manufacturing. She has demonstrated excellence in all fields of endeavors. Her leadership, mentorship and research experience is enviable as she guides her team of postgraduate students through the research journey. She is a registered member of many professional bodies. She has filed two patents, edited four books, published seven books and authored/co-authored over 500 peer reviewed publications.