TITLE (PROF/DR/): PROF.

NAME: FAITH UCHENNA BABALOLA

POSITION: PROFESSOR                             SPECIALISATION: THERMODYNAMICS, PHASE BEHAVIOUR MODELING, SYSTEM STABILITY, GREEN POWER GENERATION, ENERGY

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

 

University of Benin-Benin City, Nigeria

B.Eng.

06/1988

Chemical Engineering

University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

M.Sc.

11/1991

Chemical Engineering

University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

Ph.D.

11/2005

Chemical Engineering

 

 

  1. Personal Statement

 

I am a senior researcher with years of experience and numerous publications. My areas of specialization include Thermodynamics of fluid phase systems. I have done much work in phase behaviour modeling of reservoir fluid systems using various Equations of State (EoS). My senior colleague, Emeritus Professor A. A. Susu and I developed the Peng-Robinson-Babalola-Susu Equation of State (PRBE-EoS) which has been shown to perform better than other EoS in terms of property prediction accuracy especially in very challenging non-conventional reservoirs at HPHT conditions. (on Wikipedia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubic_equations_of_state )

I have also worked extensively on modeling and prediction of phase stability and phase split of fluid systems. I am addressing energy challenges using the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system for green energy and water security issues through further research for the development of robust Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) technologies and advanced water purification using nanomaterial-enhanced membranes.

 

  1. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours
  • Fellow – Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE), 2024 – Present
  • Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 2010 – Present
  • Eng. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), 2010 – Present
  • Presidential Committee Member of Nigeria VISION 2020 (Energy Thematic Group) – 2009
  • Journal Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for several reputable journals

 

  1. Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

 

  1. Faith Uchenna Babalola and Ibukunoluwa Paul Olasesan (2024)

“Promising Accurate Equation of State Models for High-Pressure, High-Temperature Wells” Journal of Earth Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7, No. 2. Pp.44-52. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.25105/hatayg77

 

  1. Faith U. Babalola and Taofeek M. Adelaja (2022)

“A Comparative Thermodynamic Analysis of the Rankine Cycle Using Various Organic Working Fluids” Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 6(1), 44-55. DOI: 10.26855/jepes.2022.03.001

 

  1. Emmanuel Agunloye and Faith U. Babalola (2020)

“Modeling Colloidal Stability in Gold Nanoparticles Synthesis – A Review”

Nanoarchitectonics. Vol. 1 Issue 2. 59-69. DOI: 10.37256/nat.122020174.59-69

 

  1. Babalola F. U., Badejo O. A and Roy-Layinde B. A. (2019)

‘Emerging Challenges in Phase Behavior Modeling of Reservoir Fluids at High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) Conditions’ Geomech. Geophys. Geo-energ Geo-resour. 5:357-370. DOI: 10.1007/s40948-019-00116-1

 

  1. Babalola, F. U. and Susu, A. A. (2018)

‘Model Development of A Suitable Equation Of State For Multicomponent Multiphase Systems:  Application To Crude Oil Phase Stability Requirements’ International Journal of Thermodynamics, Vol 21, No 2, pp. 111-118.

 

  1. Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive)

 

  1. Dr Felix Ajuebor, FIIRO, Lagos
  2. Prince N. Azom, University of Texas at Austin, USA
  • Isaiah O. Akanji, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, Lagos
  1. Emmanuel Ogunkoya, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC