TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: Olanipekun, Ogirima Olawole

POSITION: Senior Lecturer

SPECIALISATION: Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION

DEGREE

(if applicable)

Completion Date

MM/YYYY

FIELD OF STUDY

Ahmadu Bello University – Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria

B.Eng.

1997

Chemical Engineering

Obafemi Awolowo University-Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

M.Sc.

2008

Chemical Engineering

University of Lagos- Akoka Yaba, Lagos Nigeria

Ph.D.

2017

Chemical Engineering

    
    

 

A. Personal Statement

As a dedicated and passionate Chemical Engineer with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, I have devoted my research to mitigating the environmental impact of crude oil contamination. My expertise lies in developing innovative solutions to clean up polluted environments. During my tenure as a short-term visiting scholar at Auburn University, I expanded my knowledge and networked with esteemed professionals in the field.

I am currently focused on developing sustainable biomaterials, including bioplastics, xanthan gum, and biofuels, with the potential to transform industries and contribute to a more environmentally conscious future. My ultimate goal is to excel in my career, leveraging my expertise to drive impactful research, innovation, and sustainability, while making a lasting difference in the lives of people and the environment.

 

B. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

  • Departmental Desk officer/member of Industrial Advisory Committee – 2024-present

  • Member of Departmental Quality Assurance- 2023-present

 

C. Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

  1. A.O. Ogunbayo, A.A. Akinola, O. O. Olanipekun and A. Abdulsalam “Colour Change Kinetics of plantain during Refractance Window Drying at Different Temperature.” The Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago, 51:2, 4-8. (2023)

  1. O.O. Olanipekun, A.O. Ogunbayo and R. A. Bello” Modelling and Numerical solution of the fate of multi-component substrate in porous media” Iran Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 41:6, 2164-2173, (2022)

  1. O.O. Olanipekun, A.O. Ogunbayo and R. A. Bello” Biodegradation of components of mixture of hydrocarbons by a defined pure and consortium of selected hydrocarbon degraders” Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 14:2, (2020)

  1. A.O. Ogunbayo, O.O. Olanipekun, O. E. Olaifa.” Comparison and Characterization of Essential Oils Extracted from Mentha spicata and Mentha piperita leaves using Soxhlet extraction method” Technology Reports of Kansai University, 62:5. 2103- 2112 (2020)

  1. M.E. Ojewumi, Daniel T. Oyekunle, M.E. Emetere, O.O. Olanipekun” Optimization of Oil from Moringa oleifera seed using Soxhlet Extraction method “Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence 5:3, 11-25 (2019)