Dr. Ekundayo Shittu has a wealth of experience conducting basic and applied research, and has expertise in decision-making under uncertainty, econometrics, systems modeling, mathematical programming, and general equilibrium modeling. In addition to his technical qualifications, he has an established track record of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. 

He is a faculty lead for NSF I-Corps Hub Mid-Atlantic Region, a member of the National Innovation Network (a tightly connected organization of I-Corps Hubs, Nodes, and Sites across the U.S.), and has participated in two NSF I-Corps National Teams projects. 

He is currently Chair of the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at George Washington University.