{"id":2581,"date":"2025-05-26T15:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=2581"},"modified":"2025-05-26T15:10:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:10:50","slug":"dr-o-o-olanipekun","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=2581","title":{"rendered":"DR. O. O. OLANIPEKUN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): DR.<\/b><\/span><\/p>

NAME: Olanipekun, Ogirima Olawole <\/span><\/p>

POSITION: Senior Lecturer <\/b><\/span><\/p>

SPECIALISATION: <\/b>Chemical\/Biochemical Engineering <\/b><\/span><\/p>

EDUCATION\/TRAINING (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.)<\/i><\/span><\/p>

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DEGREE<\/span><\/p>

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Completion Date<\/span><\/p>

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FIELD OF STUDY<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>

Ahmadu Bello University – Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td>

B.Eng.<\/span><\/p><\/td>

1997<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Chemical Engineering <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

<\/a> Obafemi Awolowo University-Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td>

M.Sc.<\/span><\/p><\/td>

2008<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Chemical Engineering <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

University of Lagos- Akoka Yaba, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Ph.D.<\/span><\/p><\/td>

2017<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Chemical Engineering<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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A. Personal Statement<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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.<\/span><\/p>

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.<\/span><\/p>

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B. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/b><\/span><\/p>

  • Departmental Desk officer\/member of Industrial Advisory Committee \u2013 2024-present<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Member of Departmental Quality Assurance- 2023-present<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

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    C. Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge<\/b><\/span><\/p>

    1. A.O. Ogunbayo, A.A. Akinola, O. O. Olanipekun and A. Abdulsalam \u201cColour Change Kinetics of plantain during Refractance Window Drying at Different Temperature.\u201d The Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago, 51:2, 4-8. (2023)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

      1. O.O. Olanipekun, A.O. Ogunbayo and R. A. Bello\u201d Modelling and Numerical solution of the fate of multi-component substrate in porous media\u201d Iran Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 41:6, 2164-2173, (2022)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

        1. O.O. Olanipekun, A.O. Ogunbayo and R. A. Bello\u201d Biodegradation of components of mixture of hydrocarbons by a defined pure and consortium of selected hydrocarbon degraders\u201d Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 14:2, (2020)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

          1. A.O. Ogunbayo, O.O. Olanipekun<\/b>, O. E. Olaifa.\u201d Comparison and Characterization of Essential Oils Extracted from Mentha spicata and Mentha piperita leaves using Soxhlet extraction method\u201d Technology Reports of Kansai University, 62:5. 2103- 2112 (2020)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

            1. M.E. Ojewumi, Daniel T. Oyekunle, M.E. Emetere, <\/span><\/span>O.O.<\/b><\/span><\/span> Olanipekun\u201d <\/b><\/span><\/span>Optimization of Oil from Moringa oleifera seed using Soxhlet Extraction method<\/span><\/span> \u201c<\/b><\/span><\/span>Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence 5:3, 11-25<\/span><\/span> (2019)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\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":"

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