is the Director and Chief Coordinator of Offshore Technology and Energy Centre in Petroleum Training Institute, Nigeria. His interest includes performance of welded joints, utilization of materials, corrosion control, asset integrity management, offshore technology, renewable / green energy and, learning and development. He has supervised graduate theses and conducted notable commissioned projects. Michael holds BSc in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, MSc in Welding Engineering, MSc in Offshore and Ocean Technology, and PhD in Corrosion Engineering. Engr. Dr. M. A. Adegbite was the co-ordinator (2005 to 2011) of the National Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Country (Nigerian) Representative for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Project (RAF/8/043) - Promoting Self-reliance and Sustainability of Non-destructive Testing Facilities. He had also served in a number of technical teams on various specialized projects / consultancies, particularly in the oil and gas facilities, manufacturing and welding / inspection skills development. Dr. Michael A. Adegbite chaired Warri Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in 2009 and 2010, and served in many national and Presidential Committees; including the Iron and Steel Development Committee. He also chaired the Society of Petroleum Engineers Section 104 (2009 / 2010) and received many Distinguished Awards, including the prestigious SPE Projects, Construction and Facilities Africa Region Award in 2019. He was selected Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer (SPE DL) 2021 / 2022. Michael is also a Youth Ambassador for Peace, Universal Peace Federation for World Peace.