FUNMILOLA BALOGUN, PhD
MAIN AREAS OF INTEREST
Set Theory (classical and non-classical), Logic, Combinatorics, and Algebra
POSITION
Present Status and Affiliation
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
Past Affiliation
Postdoctoral Research Visitor with the Mathematical Logic and Interdisciplinary Applications of Logic Research Group ML, University of Hamburg, Germany
Project – Independence Phenomena in Multiset Theory, Host: Professor Benedikt Loewe
EDUCATION
PhD Mathematics (2017), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
MSc Mathematics (2010), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
BSc Mathematics (2003), Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
CONTACT
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria
fbalogun@fudutsinma.edu.ng
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND SUPPORTS
· The World Academy of Science (TWAS) and German Research Foundation (DFG) Fellowship Award for Postdoctoral Research Collaboration – Independence Phenomena In Multiset Theory (LO 834/17-1) at University of Hamburg, Germany (Host Professor – Professor Benedikt Loewe)
· Federal University Dutsin-Ma Fellowship Award for PhD studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria - Under the supervision of Professor Emeritus Dasharath Singh
· Conference Support for the 6th Polish Combinatorial Conference (6PCC), Poland (Grant/Support from Tertiary Education Trust Fund Nigeria and Organizers of 6PCC)
LANGUAGES
· English (Fluent)
· Yoruba (Native speaker)
· Hausa (Fluent)
REVIEWED FOR
· International Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Optimization: Theory and Applications (IJMSO)
· FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS)
· Conference Proceedings for International Physical Science Conference (IPSC) 2023, 2025
PAST POSITIONS (EXPERIENCE)
· 10/2021 to 09/2024 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· 10/2018 to 09/2021 - Lecturer I, Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· 10/2015 to 09/2018 - Lecturer II, Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· 05/2012 to 09/2015 - Assistant Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· 12/2011 to 05/2012 – Research Method Instructor, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria
· 02/2007 to 07/2010 – Graduate Student, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC BODIES
· Nigerian Mathematical Society (NMS)
· Organization for Women in Sciences for the Developing World (OWSD)
· Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN)
· Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
· Nigerian Women in Mathematics (NWM)
· Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)
SOME DUTIES/POSITIONS HELD
· Director, Directorate of Equipment Maintenance, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· Deputy Director, Directorate of Indigent Students’ Support Services, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· Departmental Postgraduate Studies Coordinator
· Departmental Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme Coordinator (SIWES)
· Faculty SIWES Coordinator
· Examination Officer, School of Basic and Preliminary Studies, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
· Member, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee
· Member, Departmental Appointment and Promotions Committee (A & PC)
· Member, Departmental Students’ Disciplinary Committee
· Member, Departmental Admission Committee
· Member, Departmental Accreditation Committee
· Member, Committee on Curriculum Development for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program, College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Dutsin-Ma.
· Member, Faculty Harmonized Thesis, Dissertation and Project Report Format Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma.
External Moderator for Mathematics Courses, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.