Dr. Taiwo Ayodele BOLAJI
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Physical Science · Department of Geology
Specialization Sedimentology, Sedimentary Geochemistry, and Reservoir Characterization
Office: Room 1, Geology Block, Faculty of Science Complex, Phase II
Phone: +234(0)803-070-8891
Email: taiwo.bolaji@fuoye.edu.ng
Biography
Dr. Taiwo Ayodele Bolaji is a Lecturer in the Department of Geology at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He is a sedimentologist and environmental geochemist whose research bridges sedimentary geology, petroleum geology, hydrogeology, and environmental geoscience. His work focuses on understanding sedimentary processes, reservoir quality evolution, provenance, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, groundwater systems, and the application of geochemistry to environmental and energy-related challenges.
Dr. Bolaji teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sedimentology, stratigraphy, petroleum geology, hydrogeochemistry and isotope geology, and is actively involved in mentoring students and supervising research projects. His research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating petrography, mineralogy, sedimentology, inorganic and isotope geochemistry, palynology, and multivariate statistical techniques to investigate sedimentary basins and environmental systems.
His research interests include sedimentary geochemistry, reservoir characterization, diagenesis, clay mineralogy, hydrogeochemistry, environmental pollution assessment, paleoclimate reconstruction, and the sustainable management of water and geological resources. He has experience applying advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ICP-MS, and stable isotope analysis to address geological and environmental problems.
Dr. Bolaji has published widely in reputable peer-reviewed journals on topics including reservoir characterization, sedimentary geochemistry, groundwater quality, environmental contamination, palynology, and basin evolution. His work contributes to a better understanding of sedimentary systems and their implications for natural resource exploration, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.
He is committed to fostering national and international research collaborations and advancing geoscientific knowledge through innovative, multidisciplinary research. He maintains active scholarly profiles on Google Scholar, Scopus, ORCID, ResearchGate, and LinkedIn, reflecting his commitment to research visibility, academic engagement, and global collaboration.
Research Interests
Sedimentary Basin Analysis; Petroleum Geology; Reservoir Quality and Diagenesis; Provenance Studies; Inorganic and Isotope Geochemistry; Environmental Geochemistry; Clay Mineralogy; Palynology; Hydrogeochemistry; Paleoclimate Reconstruction; and Sustainable Water Resources Management.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2020)
- M.Sc., University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2010)
- B.Sc., University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2004)
Selected Publications
- Hydrochemistry and environmental isotope signatures (δ18O and δ2H) in the crystalline basement groundwater system of Oye-Ekiti, southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Taiwo A Bolaji, Zelalem K Bedaso, Panagiotis G Papazotos, Charles A Oyelami, Jude R Ogudo, Abel O Olowoniyi
Scientific Reports, 16, 19418 (2026) - Lead–zinc artisanal mining pollution footprints on surface and groundwater of an area in southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Akaha Tse, Austine Uchenna Alo, Taiwo Bolaji
Water Science 40, 34 (2026) - Reconstructing paleoenvironments of the late Cretaceous sequence in the Anambra Basin, Nigeria: New insights from grain texture and morphology
Authors: Taiwo A Bolaji, Gbemisola E Abiola, Olumide S Ogunmodimu, Olusola S Ayanda, Ayuk C Ayuk
International Journal of Sediment Research (2026) - Assessment of hydrochemistry and heavy metal contamination in the groundwater around an abandoned copper mine area in Klein Aub, Namibia.
Authors: Uugulu, S., Poulton, N., Tse, A., Harris, M., & Bolaji, T.
Journal of Mining and Environment. (2025) - Palynological analysis of the Maastrichtian Patti Formation in Gehuku and Ahoko area, southern Bida Basin, Nigeria: Implications for age and paleoenvironments.
Authors: Okon, O. S., Bolaji, T. A., Ikegwuonu, O. N., Oyebamiji, A. R., & Kolade, O. B.
Discover Geoscience, 3, 24. (2025) - Rare-earth elements geochemistry of the Palaeocene Ewekoro Formation, southwestern Nigeria: Implications for terrigenous inputs, diagenetic alteration, palaeoredox and depositional conditions.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Oyebamiji, A. R., Okon, O. S., Ndukwe, V. A., Ohaeri, O. S., & Akinpelu, R. A.
Carbonates and Evaporites. (2024) - Assessment of groundwater quality for irrigation suitability: A case study of Khana and Gokana LGAs, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Authors: Nwankwoala, H. O., Okujagu, D. C., Bolaji, T. A., Papazotos, P. G., & Ugbenna, K. G.
Environmental Earth Sciences. (2023) - Evaluation of corrosion and scaling potentials of oilfield waters in an offshore producing facility, Niger Delta.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Olumayede, E. G., & Ojo, A. M.
Water Science and Technology, 85(12), 3493–3509. (2022) - Geochemical characterization of the TuronianMaastrichtian bituminous sands in Dahomey Basin, southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Victor-Oji, C. O., & Adedeji, O. A.
Energy, Exploration, and Exploitation. (2022) - Preliminary geochemical characterization of saline formation water from Miocene reservoirs, offshore, Niger Delta. Heliyon, 7(2), e06281
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Oti, M. N., Onyekonwu, M. O., Bamidele, T., Osuagwu, M., Chiejina, L., & Elendu, P.
Heliyon, 7(2), e06281. (2021) - Sedimentation, depositional environments, and hydrocarbon potential of the Maastrichtian-Paleocene Araromi Formation, eastern Dahomey (Benin) Basin, southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Oluwajana, O. A., Opatola, A. O., Adamolekun, O. J., Ndukwe, O. S., Olawuyi, G. T., Ofiwe, C. U., Bolaji, T. A., Adebambo, B. A., & Oluwajana, O. O.
Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. (2021) - Palynological age control and paleoenvironments of the Paleogene strata in Eastern Dahomey Basin, southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Ndukwe, O. S., Oyebamiji, A. R., & Ikegwuonu, O. N.
Scientific Reports, 10(1), 8991. (2020) - Biogenic sulfide production in offshore petroleum reservoirs undergoing waterflooding.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Oti, M. N., Abu, G. O., & Onyekonwu, M. O.
Petroleum and Coal, 61(5), 1144–1157. (2019)
Awards
- Visiting Scientist – (CAS, Beijing) - TETFund Benchwork (2017)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) - #10092208 (Till date)
- Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) - Member (Till date)
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) - #159356
- Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) - C-18-6285 (Till date)
- The Geological Society of America (Professional Member) - #9250922
- International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
- International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS)