About ABICS

Welcome to a World of Insight

From strategic thinking to seamless execution, we empower your vision with intelligent solutions.

Our Story

Crafting Tailored Strategies with Experience and Care

AB International Consulting Services (ABICS) started in 1990 in Norman, Oklahoma. Since then, we've helped professionals around the world — in the USA, Russia, Mexico, Canada, India, Qatar, and Nigeria — with practical training and expert advice.

We believe learning should be hands-on and useful. That's why our programs mix clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive activities. We also include field trips so participants can see how things work in real life. Every training is designed to meet the specific needs of each group we work with.

Professor Adedeji Badiru presenting at an early ABICS training session
Professor Adedeji Badiru presenting at an ABICS consulting session Professor Adedeji Badiru with ABICS collaborators ABICS team working session
Our Process

From Insight to Implementation

01

Consult

We start by working closely with you to understand your goals, challenges, and training needs.

02

Design

Our team designs a customized program using real-world case studies, practical exercises, and industry-specific content.

03

Execute

We carry out the training with interactive sessions, hands-on learning, and optional field visits — ensuring participants gain knowledge they can apply immediately.

Our Mission

To empower organizations and professionals with actionable knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insight through world-class training and consulting solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Our Vision

To be a global leader in professional development — transforming individuals, teams, and organizations through impactful learning experiences that bridge theory and practice.

Meet Our Team

Lead Consultant & Presenters

Professor Adedeji Badiru

Professor Adedeji Badiru

Lead Consultant & Managing Partner, ABICS

Professor Badiru brings decades of experience as an educator, author, administrator, mentor, and speaker. He is Dean Emeritus at the Graduate School of Engineering and Management, U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), where he oversaw doctoral and master's degree programs for the U.S. Air Force. He previously served as Professor and Head of Systems Engineering and Management at AFIT, Professor and Department Head of Industrial Engineering at the University of Tennessee, and Professor of Industrial Engineering and Dean of University College at the University of Oklahoma.

Credentials: Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Fellow of IISE, IEOM, INFORMS, and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), ABET Program Evaluator.

Education: BS Industrial Engineering, MS Mathematics, and MS Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University; PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida.

Publications & recognition: Author of 40+ books, 35+ book chapters, 145+ journal and magazine articles, and 200+ conference presentations. Recipient of numerous honors including the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from Taylor & Francis, the 2022 BEYA Career Achievement Award, and the Nigerian Diaspora Commission's (NIDCOM) 4th Edition National Diaspora Merit Award for Engineering Education (July 2026). Holds the U.S. trademark for the DEJI Systems Model (Design, Evaluation, Justification, and Integration).

Related sites: AskProf.com · ABICSPublications.com · DEJIModel.com · PhysicsofSoccer.com

NIDCOM 4th Edition National Diaspora Merit Award, presented to Professor Adedeji Badiru for Engineering Education, July 25, 2026
Award & Recognition

NIDCOM National Diaspora Merit Award

In July 2026, the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) presented Professor Badiru with its 4th Edition National Diaspora Merit Award for Engineering Education — in recognition of his selfless service and contributions as a Nigerian in the diaspora to national development.

Damilola Adelaja

Damilola Adelaja

Technical Trainer & Web Designer, ABICS — Technical Support Engineer and Solutions Lead specializing in digital systems and AI-assisted workflows.

Tony Mayfield

Tony Mayfield

Systems Engineer and Engineering Manager with 35+ years of experience across mission-critical sectors including DOE, NNSA, and DoD.

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