Prof. Femi Olufunmilade, a political scientist, is currently pioneer Director, Buratai Center for Contemporary Security Affairs, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State.

At Igbinedion University, prior to his current position, he was Head of Department, International Relations and Strategic Studies; and Dean, College of Arts and Social Sciences.

Prof. Olufunmilade is also a pioneer of e-learning in Nigeria as Professor of Global Understanding Programme at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA, in collaboration with his parent university in Okada.

His research interests, inter alia, include China’s Rise, International Security, and Peace & Conflict Studies. He has published books and articles in peer reviewed journals.

His published books include: “China’s Economic Miracle” and “The Rudiments of Foreign Intelligence”.