Biography

Dr. Samuel Ayanda Owodunni is a Professor of Industrial and Technology Education at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, where he also serves as the Head of Electrical and Electronic Technology Education. He holds both his bachelor's degree and PhD from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He began his career as a Technical Instructor with the Federal Ministry of Education, gaining hands-on experience across several unity colleges before transitioning to academia at FUT Minna. His research interests span technology education, pedagogy, skills acquisition, and curriculum development, and his work has been published in reputable scientific, technological, and education journals at both local and international levels. He is an active member of several professional bodies and remains deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Interests

Technology Education
Skills acquisition and Curriculum Development

Teaching

Undergraduate

ITE 211Principles of Electricity
ITE 212Electrostatic and Electromagnetism
ITE 364Measuring Instrument and Testing
ITE 363Circuit Theory
ITE 511Basic Principles of Curriculum Development
ITE 562Radio and Television
ITE 512Quality Control
ITE 524Course Construction in ITE
ITE 361Electrical Power and DC Machines
ITE 562Digital Electronics

Postgraduate

EET 820Electrical installation and Systems
EET 810Electrical Machines

Supervision

Master's Students

CHUKWU CHIZOBA BARTHOLOMEW

“ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY RISKS IN GREEN BUILDINGS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA.”

2026
ongoing

Momoh Adams

“INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON RESIDENTS’ AWARENESS, PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF SOLAR ENERGY IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA”

2026
ongoing

PhD Students

Baba Abdullahi Alhaji

“DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION MODEL FOR TEACHING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN POLYTECHNICS.”

ABDULSALAM, Abdulmajeed Bidemi

“DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA.”

EKELE, Ojonugwa Abraham

“MODELLING DEMOGRAPHIC AND OCCUPATIONAL PREDICTORS ON AWARENESS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE AMONG POWER STATION WORKERS IN NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA ”

Mohammed Gana Mohammed.

“EFFECT OF 5E AND 7E CONSTRUCTIVIST MODELS ON STUDENTS' LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TEACHING DIGITAL ELECTRONICS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA.”

Publications

6 total

  1. The use of Podcast Instructional Techniques in General Woodwork: Interest aand Ability Levels Reflections.

    Kareem W. B., Owodunni S. A., Musa S.

    Kampala Journal of Education
    2022

  2. Gender Disparity on the Interest of Learners when Exposed to Concepts in Technical Drawing Using Mind Mapping Instructional Techniques.

    Tukura, C S, Owodunni, A. S., Owosco, J. O., Usman G. A & Saka-Alikinla, I.

    Kampala Journal of Education
    2022

  3. Consumers Utilization of Solar Energy Technologies for Electricity Generation in Kogi State, Nigeria.

    Abraham E.O., Owodunni S.A., Rufai A.

    Iconic Research and Engineering (IRE) Journals
    2022

  4. The Relationship between Test Anxiety and Interest of students in Electrical Installation Work Practical n Technical Colleges in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

    Owodunni, A.S & Saka-Alikinla, I.

    Academic Journal Of Research and Development
    2021

  5. Development of Training Manual for Maintenance of Power Sub System of Radio and Digital Versatile Disc Player for Electronics Craftsmen

    Ajunwa, J., Raymond E., Usman A. U. & Owodunni, S. A.

    Assumption University-eJournal of Interdisciplinary Research
    2021

  6. Influence of Classroom Interaction Patterns on Students Achievement in Basic Electricity at Technical Colleges in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

    Owodunni, A.S.

    Proceedings of International Conference on 21st Century Education at Dubai Men’s College
    2015