Nigerian Woman made History in Robotics

Nigerian woman, Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, makes history as the first black woman to earn a PhD. in Robotics at the University of Michigan, United States. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Born to Nigerian immigrant parents, Dosunmu-Ogunbi grew up with a strong academic background that influenced her academic and professional journey. Her parents, Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi and Sesi Dosunmu-Ogunbi, are accomplished professionals—her father is a medical director and assistant professor, while her mother is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist.