A Nigerian is listed among the 2018 World’s 500 Most Influential Experts in Mathematics.
Dr. Otobong Gabriel Udoaka, whose research article was among the 5,975 nominations from 94 countries, has won the 2018 World Champion in Translational Hull (Mathematics).
An indigene of Iwukem in Etim Ekpo of Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Udoaka is a Fellow at Directorate of Mathematics, International Agency for Standards and Rating.
The Akwa Iboborn scholar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.d) in Pure Mathematics (Algebra) and has published several journals and conference papers.
With the award, he is one of the most important assets for Nigeria, recognized by International Agency for Standards and Ratings.
The World Champion is now recognized as the Father of modern Translational Hull in Mathematics.
Organised by International Agency for Standards and Ratings at international level, the global award is to identify brilliant scientists and academics around the world through World Championship.
IASR plays a vital role in advancement of scientific knowledge and acknowledges based on international meritorious competition the outstanding international contributions.
October 17 is marked as Translational Hull (Mathematics) Day around the world by International Agency for Standards and Ratings in recognition of World champion in Translational Hull (Mathematics).
Born on October 13, 1975, Dr. Udoaka attended Community Secondary School, Uruk Ata II, Etim Ekpo from 1991-1992, Regina Coeli College, Essene, Ikot Abasi (1986-1991), University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (1994-2000), University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State (2005-2010), University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State (2010-2017).
