Adedeji Badiru is a retired Professor of Systems Engineering and Dean Emeritus at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). He is a registered professional engineer, a fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He has a BS degree in Industrial Engineering, MS in Mathematics, MS in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, and Ph.D. Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He is the author of several books and technical journal articles and has received several awards and recognitions for his accomplishments.