Olalekan AdeniyiOA

Prof. Olalekan David Adeniyi

Rank: Professor

Department: Chemical Engineering

School: School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering & Technology

o.adeniyi@futminna.edu.ng
+2348165356666
Room 218, SIPET Complex

Biography

Adeniyi is a Professor at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Energy and Environmental Engineering from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Over the last twenty-five years, he has conducted research and has tutored chemical, energy and environmental engineering related courses nationally and internationally. He has won numerous fellowships/grants which have enabled him conduct research globally. He is a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar Grant, where he conducted collaborative research at the University of Akron, Ohio, USA. He also received the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) fellowship award in which he conducted research work at the University of Sheffield. U.K. He is a Visiting Senior Fellow and external examiner at the Covenant University, Ota, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti State, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, among others.

Research Interests

Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Fuel Cell
Battery
Material Science and Engineering
Electrochemical Technology
Thermochemical Process
Biomass & Coal Technology
Biodiesel
Bioethanol
Modeling and Simulation
Environmental Engineering
Petroleum Technology
Climate Change and Global Warming
Nanomaterial
Electrospinning
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cybersecurity.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D Chemical Engineering

The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom · 2011

M.Eng Chemical Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria · 2001

B.Eng. Chemical Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria · 1997

Professional Affiliations

Registered Engineer; Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), No R.10351, 2004
Corporate Member; Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), No 13506, 2003
Corporate Member; Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE),No M0899, 2003.for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), No R.10351, 200412. Registered Engineer; Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), No R.10351, 2004
Charter Member, Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners (ACSP), No 762, Nigeria, 2025.
Member, National Association of Artificial Intelligence Practitioners (NAAIP), Nigeria, 2024.
Member, Future Africa, Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP), South Africa, 2019.
Member, Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria, 2022/028, 2019.
Full Member, International Network of Emerging Nuclear Specialists (INENS), USA, 2013.
Student Member; The Combustion Institute (British Section), U.K, 2009
Graduate Member; Energy Institute (EI), London, U.K, No 0037161, 2008.
Member; Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Richardson, Texas, USA, No 3260527, 2007
Associate Member; Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Rugby, England, U.K, No 99901287, 2005.
Global Member; Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, No 154198, 2004.
Member; Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), London, U.K., No ADENIYI071, 2004.

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

CHE 313Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
CHE 516Safety and Loss Prevention in Proc. Industries
FUTM-TCH 311Particulate Technology

Postgraduate Courses

CHE 810Numerical Methods Applied to Chemical Engineering
CHE 815Mathematical Modeling and Simulation;
CHE 628Technical Report writing;

Supervision

Master's Degree

Amina Salisu

“Production and characterisation of hydrochar from shea nut cake for blast furnace coke production.”

2026
ongoing

Abubakar Muhammed, ABUBAKAR

“Experimental and back propagation network analysis of air-CO2 disposition across amine-functionalized aluminium foams ”

2025
completed

Hassan Baba Muhammad

“Experimental Investigation Of Multispecies Gas Transport Across Aluminum Foam ”

2024
completed

Ejedegba, Obukohwo Godwin

“Preliminary study on the use of poultry and animal wastes in a double direct carbon fuel cell”

2021
completed

Ajaw, Richard Anthony

“Performance of Municipal Solid Waste in a binary direct carbon fuel cell”

2021
completed

Adam Taofik Onimisi

“Studying the transport of CO2 -Air mixture through metal foams of various porosity”

2022
completed

Ijagbulu Oluwaseyi Muyiwa

“Electrochemical performance of melon seed husk and coal bio-briquette in the direct carbon fuel cell ”

2021
completed

Yakubu Emmanuel

“Electrical power generation from Locust Bean (Parkia Biglobosa) waste and coal in the direct carbon fuel cell”

2018
completed

Usman, Abdullahi Aminu

“Performance of biomass fuel from miscanthus, switchgrass and Gamba grasses in direct carbon fuel cell ”

2019
completed

Idemudia, Godwin Emugwoke

“Eucalyptus, Neem and Mast tree biomass fuel performance in direct carbon fuel cell ”

2019
completed

Ikeogu, Ikechukwu

“Production of photovoltaic cell (PVC) using locally available materials”

2018
completed

Samuel, Joseph

“Sequestration of CO2 from power generating plant exhaust using monoethanol amine (MEA) and metal oxide catalys”

2018
completed

Ogbe, Uchenna Caleb

“Pyrolysis and production of solid fuel from Enugu coal ”

2016
completed

Ekwugha, Chinedu Kenneth

“Performance modelling and simulation prediction of molten carbonate direct carbon fuel cell ”

2016
completed

Garba, Gambo Suleiman

“Upgrade of biomass for solid fuel combustion through Torrefaction process ”

2016
completed

Olutimehin, Jethro Adebola

“Mathematical modelling and simulation of ion migration in soil water: A case study of river basin authority ”

2015
completed

Adediran, Ayoade A.

“Evaluation of the impact of Kaduna refinery effluent on river Romi”

2015
completed

Ali, Danlami A.

“Computer simulation of energy recovery from solar power ”

2015
completed

Idachaba Julius A

“Computer simulation of energy recovery from hydroelectric power stations”

2015
completed

Yakatun, Alhaji Abdullahi

“Combustion and characterisation of Municipal Solid Waste for energy production: A case study of Bida metropolis ”

2014
completed

Doctor of Philosophy

Joseph, Samuel Ominu

“Biomass catalytic gasification performance over locally synthesize alumina supported cobalt catalyst for the production of high yield syn gas”

Yusuff, Adeyinka Sikiru

“Development and characterization of anthill-eggshell promoted Ni-Co mixed oxides catalysts for production of biodiesel from waste frying oil”

Alaya-Ibrahim, Sherifat

“Kaolin based magnetic zeolitic/nanoparticles for rapid adsorption of dyes and heavy metals.”

Ohile, Susan

“Production, optimization and performance evaluation of biofuel obtained from mixed non-edible oils using composite metal oxides doped clay catalysts”

Jeremiah, Peter Abiodun

“Synthesis of Clay-Supported Bimetallic (Bi / Zn) Catalyst for the Transesterification of Waste Frying Oil to Produce Biodiesel ”

Saba, Ahmed Mohammed

“Development and standardization of Nigerian traditional method of Shea butter processing to meet export requirement ”

Publications

1.

Thermokinetics, reaction modelling, and machine learning DNN and LSTM analysis of heat-induced pulverized Citrus clementina peel

Otaru A.J., Albin Zaid A.A, Almithn A.S., Kovo A.S., and Adeniyi O.D.

Industrial Crops & Products, 241, (2026) 122707, (Elsevier).
2026
DOI
2.

Development of biofertilizer from a mixture of biochar and compost as a substitute for mineral fertilizer to improve East African and Euro-Mediterranean soil

Gizaw A., Gonfa T., Hailu A., Adeniyi O.D. and Goli J.

Euro-Mediterranean Journal Environmental Integration, 11;170 (2026), (Springer). ISSN print/online: 2950 3450/ 2365-7448
2026
3.

A comparative activity study of Eucalyptus globulus bark-derived biochar and activated carbon supported heterogeneous acid catalyst for biodiesel synthesis via esterification

Yusuff A.S., Gbadamosi A.O., Elboughdiri N., Mustapha L.S., Asmara Y.P., Adeniyi O.D., Berdimurodov E. and Abass K.S.

Industrial Crops & Products, 238, (2025) 122324, (Elsevier).
2025
DOI
4.

Performance Evaluation and Impedance spectroscopy of Carbon-Felt and reinforced Stainless-Steel Mesh Electrodes in Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cells for Biopower Generation,

Simeon M.I., Alaka A.C., Daniel P. and Adeniyi O.D.

Measurement: Energy (Elsevier), ISSN: 2950 3450,
2025
DOI
5.

Application of bioflocculants produced by Prestia megaterium for drinking water purification,

Oyewole O.A., Maude A.M, Yakubu J.G., Pillip D. E., Ajibola A., Emmanuel P., Abioye O. P, Adeniyi O. D., Egwim E.C. and Maddela N.R.

Bioresource Technology Reports (Elsevier), ISSN: 2589 014X, 28, 101997
2024
DOI
6.

Production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) by pseudomonas aeruginosa (OL405443) using agrowastes as carbon source,

Oyewole O.A., Abdulmalik S.U, Abubakar A. O., Chimbekujwon K.O., Obafemi Y.D., Oyegbile B., Abioye O. P, Adeniyi O. D. and Egwim E.C.

Cleaner Materials (Elsevier), ISSN: 2772 3976, doi: doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clema.2024.100217
2024
DOI
7.

Characterization of kaolin deposits in Kutigi, Niger State, Northern Nigeria,

Joseph S.O., Adeniyi O. D., Olutoye M.A., Isah A.G. and Sallau A.A

Walisongo Journal of Chemistry, 6,2, 134-142, ISSN: 2621 5985(online), 2549-385X(print)
2023
DOI
8.

Production and characterization of a bioffloculant produced by microorganism isolated from earthen pond sludge,

Oyewole O.A., Jagaba A., Abdulhammed A. A., Yakubu J.G., Maude A.M, Abioye O. P, Adeniyi O. D. and Egwim E.C.

Bioresource Technology Report (Elsevier), 101492, online ISSN: 2589-014X,
2023
DOI
9.

Microbial conversion of agro-waste for lactic acid production

Oyewole O.A., Yakubu J.G.., Kalu J., Abdulfatah M.T., Abioye O. P, Adeniyi O. D. and Egwim E.C.

, Scientific African (Elsevier), 22, e01915, ISSN: 2468 2276,
2023
DOI
10.

Column adsorption of biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand and total organic carbon from wastewater by magnetite nanoparticle-zeolite A composite

Kovo A.S., Abdulkareem A.S., Alaya-Ibrahim S., Adeniyi O. D., Egbosiuba T.C., Tijani J.O., Saheed M., Okafor B.O. and Yusuff S.A.

CellPress, Heliyon (Elsevier), 9,e13095, ISSN: 2405-8440,
2023
DOI
11.

Numerical simulation and analysis of the acoustic properties of biomodal and modulated microporous structures

Otaru A. J., Adeniyi O. D. , Bori I., Olugboji O.A. and Odigure J.O..

Applied Sciences (MDPI), 13, 12518, ISSN: 2076 3417
2023
DOI
12.

Corrosion inhibitive effects of calcium-modified zinc phosphate coating on A36 mild steel

Ayoola A.A., Durodola B.M., Babalola R., Adeniyi O. D. and Ilobinso C.E.

Results in Engineering (Elsevier), 100880, ISSN: 2590-1230, doi:
2023
DOI
13.

Coal fly ash supported ZnO catalyzed transesterification of Jatropha curcas oil: Optimization by response surface methodology

Yusuff A.S., Popoola L.T., Adeniyi O. D., and Olutoye M.A.

Energy Conversion and Management :X (Elsevier), 16,1003020, ISSN: 2590-1745, doi:
2022
DOI
14.

Siliceous termite hill supported ZnO-TiO2 as a solar light responsive photocatalyst: synthesis, characterization and performance in degradation of methylene blue dye

Yusuff A.S., Thompson-Yusuff K.A., Adeniyi O. D., and Olutoye M.A.

Surfaces and Interfaces (Elsevier),34,102360, ISSN: 2468-0230
2022
DOI
15.

Development of Nano-silver doped zeolite A synthesized from Nigerian Ahoko kaolin for treatment of wastewater of a typical textile company

Alaya-Ibrahim, S., Kovo A.S., Abdulkareem A.S., Adeniyi O.D. and M.D. Yahya

Chemical Engineering Communications, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, London, U.K, 207:8, 1114-1137, DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2019.1641490. ISSN: 0098–6445 print/ 1563–5201 online
2020
DOI
16.

Power Generation from Melon Seed Husk Biochar using Fuel Cell,

Adeniyi O. D., Ngozichukwu, B, Adeniyi M.I., Olutoye M.A., Musa U., and Ibrahim M.A.

Ghana Journal of Science, 61(2), 38-44, eISSN: 0855-1448,
2020
DOI
17.

Synthesis and characterization of anthill-eggshell-Ni-Co mixed oxides composite catalyst for biodiesel production from waste frying oil

Yusuff A.S., Adeniyi O.D., Azeez S.O., Olutoye M.A. and Akpan U.G.

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 13: 37-47, Online ISSN:1932-1031,
2019
DOI
18.

Bioconversion of Orange Peel Waste by Escherichia Coli and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae to Ethanol,

Ojewumi M.E., Emetere M.E., Amaefule C.V., Durodola B.M. and Adeniyi O.D.

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research . 10 (3), 1246-1252, ISSN E-ISSN: 0975-8232; P-ISSN: 2320-5148,
2019
DOI
19.

Development and characterization of a composite Anthill-Chicken Eggshell Catalyst for Biodiesel production from waste frying oil

Yusuff A.S., Adeniyi O.D., Olutoye M.A. and Akpan U.G.

International Journal of Technology, 9(1) 110-119, ISSN 2086-9614, DOI:
2018
DOI
20.

Design and Fabrication of Shea Nut Rotary Dryer for Shea Butter Production in Nigeria

Saba A.M., Okafor J.O., Adeniyi O.D., Egwim E.C., and Tsado D.G. (2018)

Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology, 9(3): 381. ISSN 2157-7048,
2018
DOI
21.

Kinetic study of transesterification of waste frying oil to biodiesel using anthill-Ni-Co mixed oxide composite catalyst

Yusuff A.S., Adeniyi O.D., Olutoye M.A. and Akpan U.G.

Petroleum and Coal, 60(1):157-167, ISSN: 1337-7027.
2018
22.

Investigating production parameters and impacts of potential emissions from soybean biodiesel stored under different conditions

Ayoola A.A., Adeniyi O.D. Sanni S.E., Osakwe K.I. and Jato J.D.

Environmental Engineering Research, 23(1) 54-61, pISSN 1226-1025, eISSN 2005-968X,
2018
DOI
23.

The potential of composite anthill-waste chicken eggshell as heterogeneous catalyst in biodiesel production

Yusuff A.S., Adeniyi O.D., Azeez S.O., Olutoye M.A. and Akpan U.G.

Petroleum and Coal, 60(1):58-70, ISSN: 1337-7027,
2018
24.

Impact of torrefaction on fuel property of tropical biomass feedstocks

Garba M.U., Gambo S.U., Musa U., Tauheed K., Alhassan M. and Adeniyi O.D.

Biofuels, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, London, U.K, 9(3): 369-377, , ISSN 1759-7269 (Print) 1759-7277 (Online) DOI:
2018
DOI
25.

Thermogravimetric characteristic and kinetic of catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass with low- and high-density polyethylenes

Garba, M.U., Inalegwu A, Musa U., Aboje A.A., Kovo A.S. and Adeniyi O.D.

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer-Verlag Berlin, Germany, (1),143-150, ISSN: 2190 6815, DOI 10.1007/S13399-017-0261-Y,
2018
DOI
26.

A comparison of the effects of preparation variables on activity of composite anthill-Chicken eggshell catalyst for biodiesel production

Yusuff A.S.,Gbadamosi A.O., Adeniyi O.D., Olutoye M.A. and Akpan U.G.

Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 13(1):133-146, ISSN: 1823-8556.
2018
27.

Performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine fuelled with waste frying oil derived biodiesel-petroleum diesel blend

Yusuff A.S., Adeniyi O.D., Olutoye M.A. and Akpan U.G.

, International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 32,100-111, doi: , . ISSN 1663 4144
2017
DOI
28.

Cashew-Nut Shell Liquid Extract as Anti-Oxidant for Gasoline Stabilization

Adeniyi O.D., Adeniyi M.I, Kovo A.S., Akpan U.G., Garba M. U. and Nafiu J. O.

, Biofuels, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, London, U.K, 6(5-6): 291-294, ISSN 1759-7269 (Print) 1759-7277 (Online) DOI:
2015
DOI
29.

Modelling and simulation of inorganic ions migration in soil water

Adeniyi O.D., Olutoye M.A., Adeniyi M.I. and Olutimehin J.A.

Association for the Advancement of Modeling & Simulation techniques in Enterprises (AMSE), Lyon, France,76(1), p. 23-32
2015
30.

Solid oxide direct carbon fuel cell electrochemical performance using wheat and spruce Carbon Fuels,

Adeniyi O.D.

Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, London, U.K, 37(22),pp. 2401 - 2407, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15567036.2012.715230., DOI:, ISSN: 1556-7036 (Print) 1556-7230 (Online)
2015
DOI
31.

The behaviour of biomass char in two direct carbon fuel cell designs

Adeniyi O.D., Ewan, B.C.R., Adeniyi M.I. and Abdulkadir M.

Journal of Energy Challenges & Mechanics (JECM), Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, Vol.1, Issue 4, article 6, pp.1-6 . ISSN 2056-9386
2014
32.

Tensile Test Evaluation of Duplex Stainless Steels 2205 under Seawater Conditions

Adeniyi, M.I. and Adeniyi, O.D.

Chemical Technology, Crown Publication, South Africa, pp.28-31, March
2014
33.

A demonstration of carbon assisted water electrolysis

Ewan B.C.R. and Adeniyi O.D.

Energies, Basel, Switzerland, 6 (3): 1657-1668, . EISSN 1996-1073
2013
34.

Electrochemical conversion of switchgrass and poplar in molten carbonate direct carbon fuel cell

Adeniyi O.D. and Ewan B.C.R.

International Journal of Ambient Energy, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, London, U.K, 33:4, 204-208 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2012.709357. ISSN: 0143–0750 print/ 2162–8246 online. http://www.tandfonline.com.
2012
DOI
35.

A Review on Waterflooding Problems in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production

Adeniyi O.D. , Nwalor J.U. and Ako C.T.

Journal of Dispersion Science & Technology (JDST), Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 29(3): 362-365, 2008, ISSN: 0193-2691 print / 1532-2351 online,
2008
DOI
36.

Ethanol Fuel Production from Cassava as a Substitute for Gasoline

Adeniyi O.D. , Kovo A.S., Abdulkareem A.S. and Chukwudozie C.

Journal of Dispersion Science & Technology (JDST), Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 28(4): 501-504, 2007, ISSN: 0193-2691 print / 1532-2351 online,
2007
DOI
37.

Herring Fish (Clupea Harengus) Oil Production and Evaluation for Industrial Uses

Adeniyi O.D.

, Journal of Dispersion Science & Technology (JDST), Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 27(4): 537-541, 2006, ISSN: 0193-2691 print / 1532-2351 online, URL:
2006
DOI
38.

Water Quality Monitoring: A Case Study of Water Pollution in Minna and its Environs in Nigeria

Adeniyi O.D., Odigure J.O., Abdulkareem A.S., and Amao F.T.

, Botswana J. of Tech. (BJT), Gaborone, Botswana, April 2005, Vol.14, No. 1 pp. 31-35, ISSN 1019-1593,
2005
39.

Microbial, chemical composition evaluation and development of a technological process for the production of compound spices in Nigeria

Adeniyi O.D., Abdulkareem A.S., Idris B.M. and Odigure J.O. (2003)

Natural Product Radiance (NPR), Nat. Inst. for Sci. Com. & Info. Res. (NISCAIR), India, New Delhi, Vol. 2, No. 6, pp. 314 -320, ISSN 0972-592X,
2003
40.

Corrosion monitoring in Nigerian Petroleum Industry: A case study of Kaduna Petrochemical refinery

Odigure J.O., Abdulkareem A.S., Adeniyi O.D. and Abdullahi O.

Indian J. of Engg. & Mat. Sci. (IJEMS), Nat. Inst. for Sci. Com. & Info. Res. (NISCAIR), India, New Delhi, Vol. 9 pp. 335-338, ISSN 0971 4588,
2002