{"id":2532,"date":"2025-05-26T10:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=2532"},"modified":"2025-05-26T10:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:52:15","slug":"arinola-bola-ajayi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=2532","title":{"rendered":"ARINOLA BOLA AJAYI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2532\" class=\"elementor elementor-2532\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-087f986 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"087f986\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9cb49a5\" data-id=\"9cb49a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f912a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0f912a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"157\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2536\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5-1.jpg 157w, https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5-1-115x146.jpg 115w, https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5-1-39x50.jpg 39w, https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5-1-59x75.jpg 59w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b550cf2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b550cf2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b76852\" data-id=\"2b76852\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39bb05e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39bb05e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>TITLE (PROF\/DR): <strong>DR.<\/strong><\/p><p>NAME: <strong>ARINOLA BOLA AJAYI<\/strong><\/p><p>POSITION: <strong>SENIOR LECTURER \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>SPECIALISATION<strong>: INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN AND\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p><p>EDUCATION\/TRAINING <em>(Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/em><\/p><table width=\"722\"><thead><tr><td width=\"348\"><p>INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p>DEGREE<\/p><p><em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p>Completion Date<\/p><p>MM\/YYYY<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p>FIELD OF STUDY<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"348\"><p>University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p>B.Sc.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p>08\/1994<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p>MECHANICAL ENGINEERING<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p>University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p>M.Sc.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p>02\/1998<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p>MECHANICAL ENGINEERING<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"348\"><p>University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"96\"><p>Ph.D.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"106\"><p>06\/2013<\/p><\/td><td width=\"173\"><p>MECHANICAL ENGINEERING<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>Personal Statement<\/strong><\/p><p>I am a Lecturer and an optimistic Researcher with &#8220;I can, and it is Possible&#8221; attitude. My current research is in the area of Innovative System Design and Products Development (Design and Production) of Mechanical Engineering. Working to develop Nigerian Youths\u2019 abilities and capabilities in the area of development of Renewable Energy Devices for the purpose of clean power and electricity generation thus reducing the Carbon footprint of Nigerians. Africa is endowed with abundant sunlight hours and wind energy. I am passionate about alternative energies and cleaner environment. The main theme of my research is to help improve living conditions through scalable Renewable Energy solutions, for cooking, clean water, power generation, clean environment, and infrastructure development. I strive to improve quality of lives and the environment through engaging in research in waste conversion to wealth and reducing carbon footprint of our daily activities to ensure cleaner and greener environment. I am actively engaged in research in the areas of Renewable (Solar and Wind) Energies and Clean Environment with extensive experience gained.<\/p><p><strong>Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Board Member, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos \u2013 August 2023 \u2013 to Date<\/li><li>Sub \u2013 Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos. 2017 \u2013 July 2019.<\/li><li>Member, Central Admissions Committee (CAC) \u2013 University of Lagos August 2017 \u2013 July 2019<\/li><li>Coordinator \u2013 Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). 2008 \u2013 July 2012<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer \u2013 <\/strong>ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development. (AJERD)<\/li><\/ul><p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.abuad.edu.ng\/index.php\/ajerd\/reviewers\">https:\/\/journals.abuad.edu.ng\/index.php\/ajerd\/reviewers<\/a>)<\/p><ul><li><strong>Reviewer \u2013 <\/strong>Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, (JMET), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia<\/li><li><strong>Reviewer \u2013 <\/strong>International Journal of Environment and Climate Change (IJECC)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge<\/strong><\/p><table width=\"636\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"636\"><p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><u>Ajayi, A. B.,<\/u><\/strong> Adeyinka, M. O. (2024). Development of an Automatic Scissors Screw Car Jack, ABUAD <em>Journal of Engineering Research and Development<\/em>. <strong>(Afe Babalola Univ., Ado Ekiti). 7(2): <\/strong>193 \u2013 206. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.53982\/ajerd.2024.0702.19-j\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.53982\/ajerd.2024.0702.19-j<\/a><\/p><p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><u>Ajayi, A. B.,<\/u><\/strong> Ayorinde, O. I., Openibo, A. O. (2023). Development of hybrid renewable energy powered Laboratory-Scale plastic bottle wastes converter. ANNALS of Faculty Engineering Hunedoara &#8211; International Journal of Engineering. <strong>(Univ. Politehnica Timisoara, Hunedoara, ROMANIA).<\/strong> <strong>21(4):<\/strong> 21 \u2013 26. <a href=\"https:\/\/annals.fih.upt.ro\/pdf-full\/2023\/ANNALS-2023-4-02.pdf\">https:\/\/annals.fih.upt.ro\/pdf-full\/2023\/ANNALS-2023-4-02.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"636\"><p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><u>Ajayi, A. B.,<\/u><\/strong> Mustapha, H. A., Afolabi, O. S., Folarin, T. E., and Popoola, A. F. (2023) Development of a laboratory scale steam boiler for polyurethane (foam) waste recycling machine. Journal of Advance Engineering and Computation, <strong>(TDT Univ., Vietnam),<\/strong> <strong>7(2):<\/strong> 133 \u2013 143. <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.55579\/jaec.202372.409\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.55579\/jaec.202372.409<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"636\"><p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><u>Ajayi, A. B.<\/u><\/strong>, Anike, V. U., Openibo, A. O. (2023) Development of a Direct Current (DC) Domestic Solar Powered Deep Freezer for Home Usage, J. Mater. Environ. Sci., <strong>(Univ. of Mohammed Premier Oujda, Morocco).<\/strong> <strong>14(10): <\/strong>1213 \u2013 1225. <a href=\"https:\/\/jmaterenvironsci.com\/Document\/vol14\/vol14_N10\/JMES-2023-14105-Ajayi.pdf\">https:\/\/jmaterenvironsci.com\/Document\/vol14\/vol14_N10\/JMES-2023-14105-Ajayi.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"636\"><p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><u>Ajayi, A. B., <\/u><\/strong>Adisa, M. B., Openibo, A. O., Anike, V. U. (2023). Development of Solar Baking Oven with Sensible Heat Storage, ACTA TECHNICA CORVINIENSIS \u2013 Bulletin of Engineering, (International Journal of Engineering. Faculty of Engineering<strong>, Univ. Politehnica Timisoara, Hunedoara, ROMANIA).<\/strong> <strong>16(4):<\/strong> 45 \u2013 49. <a href=\"https:\/\/acta.fih.upt.ro\/pdf\/2023-4\/ACTA-2023-4-07.pdf\">https:\/\/acta.fih.upt.ro\/pdf\/2023-4\/ACTA-2023-4-07.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>Collaborators\/ Networks (International inclusive)<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Campos, J. C. C., Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil<\/li><li>Adewusi, S. A., Mechanical &amp; Transportation Technology Department, Algonquin College, Ottawa. Canada<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Siqueira, A. M. de O., Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil<\/li><\/ul><ol><li>Openibo, A. O., Lagos State University, LASU, Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE (PROF\/DR): DR. 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