5 Africans under 26 to achieve a doctorate degree

5 Africans under 26 to achieve a doctorate degree

He received his PhD at the age of 22

Nkemehule Karl Omebere-Iyari

The Nigerian received his PhD in chemical engineering from University of Nottingham, UK, in 2006 when he was 22. An old student of Kings College, Lagos, Omebere-Iyari had 8 As in his WAEC result at age 16. He emerged the best graduating student in chemical engineering that year. Having received a university scholarship, this gifted personality went ahead to pursue his PhD and specialized in multiphase flow. He completed his doctorate in the record time of three years. Dr Omebere-Iyari has since worked with many multinational corporations such as Shell and Halliburton. He has also earned an MBA with distinction from INSEAD/Wharton.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: May 21, 2018

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