Darlington Agholor, PhD
Dean, School of Science and Technology (SST).
Faculty’s Field of Research: Engineering Education & Engineering Management
School: School of Science and Technology (SST)
Faculty’s email address: dagholor@pau.edu.ng
Background: Dr. Darlington Agholor, Dean of the School of Science and Technology at Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, leads advancements in engineering education and management. With over 25 years of management and leadership experience in the non-profit educational sector, he is a seasoned expert with a broad range of knowledge. His innovative approach to mentoring and competency development research is shaping the future of engineering education, making him a true driving force behind our university’s progress. His expertise in engineering pedagogy, research methodology, and infrastructure resilience features in peer-reviewed publications and international conferences. Dr Agholor is also a dedicated mentor, fostering industry partnerships and graduate employability for sustainable national development.
Research interest: Mentoring and Leadership Development, Engineering Education Innovation and Facilities Management
Teaching: Faculty leads courses in: Engineer in Society (GET 101) and Engineering Economics (PAU-MEE 4-02/PAU-MEE 413)
Qualifications
PhD in Applied Engineering (University of Navarra, Spain)
MSc in Industrial Engineering (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Memberships, editorial boards
Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (R62435)
Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (42710)
Life Member, Lagos Business School Alumni Association
Member, Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (D00203)
Member, American Society for Engineering Management (69760589) _To Renew
Member, International Facilities Management Association (1989)
Wrote several grant proposals that generated about $1 million for the Institute for Industrial Technology (IIT) in Isheri-North Residential Scheme, Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria and conducted periodic budget justification for funds received to ensure transparency and accountability.
Agholor, D. I., & Dagit, S. G. (2025). The Imperative of Lifelong Learning for African Engineers. In Kangaslampi, R., Langie, G., Järvinen, H.-M., & Nagy, B. (Eds.), SEFI 53rd Annual Conference. European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Tampere, Finland. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17631882
J. -V. Diaz, C. A. Bolu, G. Ihenacho and D. Agholor. (2022). Improvement of Student-centred Experiential Learning in Thermofluids Laboratory practices, 2022 IEEE IFEES World Engineering Education Forum- Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), Cape Town, South Africa. Pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/WEEF-GEDC54384.2022.9996238. IEEE Reference/Link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9996210
Agholor, D. (2019). The Teacher as a Mentor in a Learning Environment. In R. K. b. Oji (Ed.) Communication in Education. A Handbook for Teachers. Lagos: Pan-Atlantic University Press.
Agholor, D.,Lleo A., and Serrano, N. (2017). Mentoring Future Engineers in Higher Education: A Descriptive Study Using a Developed Conceptual Framework. Production. 27(spe). e20162207. https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0103-6513.220716
Lleo A., Agholor, D.,Serrano, N. and Prieto-Sandoval, V. (2017). A Mentoring Programme based on Competency Development at a Spanish University: An Action Research Study. European Journal of Engineering Education. Doi:10.1080/03043797.2017.1415298. https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/jZpHqt45gWBsgNNmyGwz/full
LINK TO PUBLICATIONS: Darlington Agholor – Google Scholar
