Academic Qualifications
- University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa PhD in Physics, Supervisor
- African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Nigeria
- MSc in Material Science, achieved with Distinctions.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria
- BTech Hons. in Physics and Electronics
Biography
Prof. Kingsley Onyebuchi Obodo is a condensed matter physicist specializing in computational materials science, materials modelling, and quantum computing. His research centers on sustainable energy and catalytic materials, advanced functional systems, and machine-learning-driven materials design. He holds a BTech in Physics and Electronics Technology, an MSc in Materials Science, and a PhD in Physics, and is a C2-rated NRF researcher with over 15 years of academic and research experience. Prof. Obodo is an Adjunct Professor at Addis Ababa University, an Extra-ordinary Associate Professor at North-West University, South Africa, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has published approximately 100 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals.
Research Interests
- Condensed matter physicist specializing in computational materials science and materials modelling.
- Quantum computing and technologies.
- Computational high throughput screening, machine learning models, high-performance computing, and experimental validation.
Research Profiles

Prof Kingsley Onyebuchi Obodo
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