Dr. Andrew Amenaghawon is a focused and dedicated Academic, Researcher and Consultant who has gained ample experience working in several capacities with numerous National and International agencies. With specialized training in Chemical Engineering, he has an in-depth proficiency and competency in Academics, Research, and Consulting. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Benin where he engages in teaching, research and consulting. He regularly provides consulting services such as process systems consulting, educational and academic consulting, and human capacity development through software and soft skills training facilitation. 

Dr. Andrew is an illustrious figure in the field of chemical engineering. His journey exemplifies dedication and ground-breaking contributions. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Benin, a Distinction in Process Systems Engineering from Imperial College London, and a First Class Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Benin, Dr. Andrew's impressive academic achievements formed a solid foundation for his extraordinary career. He is the Principal Investigator at the Bioresources Valorization Laboratory (BVL) at the University of Benin where his research focuses on providing knowledge on the recovery of valuable products from waste biomass materials by exploring the scientific and engineering aspect of the technologies for converting them into fuels, materials and specialty chemicals. The impact of his research is reflected in the more than 160 publications including journal articles, book chapters, and a full book, as well as multi-million naira grants he has been awarded. His work has garnered almost 1800 citations, illustrating his global influence that extends beyond academic circles.

As part of his community service, he founded the Tenadre Mentees (TM) mentorship program whose mission is to provide mentorship and career coaching to college students and young professionals as well as dedicated graduate school mentorship. He is currently the Director of the Central Research Laboratory at the University of Benin where he drives and oversees various research initiatives.