Dr. AKINDEJI OPEYEMI FAJANA

Reader / Associate Professor | Head of Department

Faculty of Physical Science · Department of Geophysics

Specialization Applied Geophysics

Office: Department Of Geophysics

Phone: 08038259701

Email: akindeji.fajana@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Fajana Akindeji Opeyemi obtained his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Applied Geophysics from the Federal University of Technology Akure, a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Applied Geophysics from the University of Ibadan, and a Ph.D. in Exploration Geophysics from the Federal University of Technology Akure.
With over a decade of teaching experience, He has been a dedicated educator at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He currently holds the position of Reader in the Department of Geophysics. He teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Dr. Fajana has made significant contributions to the field of geophysics, earning him several distinctions and awards. Notably, he received numerous national and industry-sponsored scholarships, including the NNPC/ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Limited National Postgraduate Scholarship award and the Nigeria Agip Oil Company National Postgraduate Scholarship award.
He is a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Nigeria Mining and Geosciences' Society (NMGS), National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), and Western Australian Center for Applied Machine Learning and Data Science (WACAMLDS)
Dr. Akindeji Opeyemi Fajana continues to contribute to the advancement of applied geophysics through his research, teaching, and participation in professional organizations. His dedication to his field and commitment to excellence make him a respected figure in the academic community.

Research Interests

a) Developing advanced data processing and interpretation techniques for subsurface seismic imaging, reservoir characterization, and fluid tying using seismic and well log data sets for hydrocarbon potential evaluation
b) Employing near-surface geophysical methods for imaging and characterizing groundwater flow and development, engineering site investigation, pollution studies, and mineral exploration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Exploration Geophysics, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (2018)
• Master of Science (M.sc), Applied Geophysics, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (2011)
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech (Hons)), Applied Geophysics, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE (2006)

Selected Publications

1. Comparative Assessment of Vertical Electrical Sounding Techniques As Alternative To Conventional Core-Drilling Method In Coal Exploration And Reserve Estimation
   Authors: A. D. Adebiyi.A. B. Eluwole and A.O.Fajana
   Journal of Sedimentary Environments. Vol. 10(2). (2025)
2. Quantitative Reservoir Evaluation and Hydrocarbon Volumetrics: An Integrated Petrophysical and 3-D Static Modeling Approach in ‘Hamphidex’ Field, Niger-Delta.
   Authors: Akindeji Opeyemi Fajana, Adam Muhammed Olawale and Hammed Ajibola Oyesanmi.
   Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, Vol. 7(2),2429. (2025)
3. Analytical Modelling of Fault Seal Effectiveness in Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process Approach.
   Authors: Akindeji.O. Fajana, Akinola. B. Eluwole and Tokunbo. S. Fagbemigun
   . ABUAD International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences.Vol.4 (2),103-112. ((2024))

Professional Qualification

• i. Train-the-Trainer Petrel Integration: Subsurface Data Integration for Asset Evaluation and Development - NAPE-UAP/ SCHLUMBERGER (2024)
• ii. International Certification of Digital Literacy - ICDL, Africa (2020)
• iii. Advanced Seismic Interpretation Course using OpendTect and Plugins - Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) (2015)
• iv. Petrel Fundamentals Training - Exxon Mobil/ Schlumberger, Nigeria (2014)
• v. Education Taxfund Capacity Building Training in Computer Pioneers and New Information and Communication Technologies - NCC/ETF (2012)

Awards

• Publications Award - Professor Cecilia Akintayo (2020)
• Ekiti State Government, Merit Award - Ekiti State Government (2017)
• Best graduating M.sc Student (Applied Geophysics) 2010/2011 Session - University of Ibadan, Nigeria. (2010/2011)
• Imperial Barrel Award ( University of Ibadan team member) - American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2010)

Scholarship

• National Postgraduate scholarship Award. - NNPC/Exxonmobil Exploration and production limited: (2009/2010)
• Nigeria Agip Oil Company: National Postgraduate scholarship Award. - Nigeria Agip Oil Company (2008/2009)
• Ekiti State Government Postgraduate Scholarship (M.sc) MERIT Award - Ekiti State Government (2008/2009)

Prizes

• Height flyers Competition: Best Student in Mathematics. - Height flyers Educational Consultant (1999)
• Best Instructor of the year - AKTOY COMPUTER INSTITUTE, Lagos (2010)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• The Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists - Registered Geophysicist (COMEG)GEM0003911 (2025)
• Society of Geophysicists and Computational Geoscientists - Experienced Professional (MSGCG) ID:EP/2025/034 (2025)
• Institute of Policy Management Development - Fellow (FIPMD) (2025)
• National Association of Petroleum Explorationists. - Full Member (MNAPE) ID: AC202415324 (2024)
• Nigerian Association of Exploration Geophysicists for Geoscientists and Engineers. - Full Member (MNAEG) ID:C-2023-126 (2023)
• Nigerian Mining, and Geosciences’ Society. - Full Member (MNMGS) ID: C-22-7755 (2022)
• Western Australian Center for Applied Machine Learning and Data Science. - Life Member (LWACAMLDS) (2019)
• Society of Exploration Geophysicist - Full Member (MSEG) ID:154891 (2011)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Analytical Modelling of Fault Seal Effectiveness in Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process Approach. - 8th International Science Conference; FUOYE, Oye-Ekiti Theme: Emerging Trends in Scientific Research for Global Transformation. May,2025 (2025)
• Remote Detection of Leakages from a Compromised Buried Water Supply Pipe through Geophysical Measurements - 58th NMGS Annual International Conference and Exhibition “Ilorin 2023”. Geosciences, Mining and Environmental Sustainability, Ilorin. (2023)
• Hydrocarbon Reservoirs Characterization Using Multi-Point Stochastic Inversion Technique: A Case Study of Pennay Field. - 6th FUOYE FACULTY OF SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2023. Theme: Harnessing Science and Technology for Achieving Sustainable SDG Goals in the Post Covid-19 Era (2023)
• Application of Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network and Seismic Multiattribute Transforms In Reservoir Characterization Of Pennay-field, Niger Delta - Nigerian Association of petroleum Explorationists Conference and Exhibition held at Eko-Meridian Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos (18th- 21st November, 2019). (2019)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• 1. ADEBIYI, Leke Sunday (PHD/GPY/2019/001) - Typification of magnetic and radiometric signatures across mining sites for mineral potential assessment of Kwara State, Nigeria. (2023)
• 2. SALAWU, Naheem Banji (PHD/GPY/2019/003) - The Geodynamic Significance of Kalangai-Zungeru-Ifewara Shear Zone: Insights from Potential Fields and Remotely Sensed Data of Western Nigeria (2023)
• 3. ADEBIYI, Ayodele Daniel (PHD/GPY/2019/002) - Coal Exploration and Reserve Estimation Using Integrated Geophysical and Core Drilling Methods in Parts of Anambra Basin, North Central, Nigeria. (2025)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• 1. ARINLOYE Adebisi Samuel - Geophysical and Hydrological Evaluation of the Groundwater Potential of Osun State University, Osogbo Campus, Southwestern Nigeria. (2023)
• 2. AJETOMOBI Joseph A. (MSC/GPY/2019/004). - Evaluation of subsurface integrity for engineering infrastructure in Ilokun, Ado-Ekiti, using electrical resistivity and seismic refraction methods (2024)
• 3. ADAM, Muhammed Olawale (MSC/GPY/2019/002) - Petrophysical analysis and 3-D static modelling of reservoirs in ‘Hamphidex’ field, Niger-Delta, Nigeria (2024)
• 4. AJAYI, Abiodun Olugbenga. (MSC/GPY/2018/002). - Integrated Geophysical and Hydrological Evaluation of Groundwater Potential of Ago-Aduloju, Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. (2026)
• 5. ADULOJU, Olabode Isaac. (MSC/GPY/2022/0103) - ). Reservoir Characterization and Environment of Deposition of BX Field, Deep Offshore, Niger Delta, Nigeria (2026)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• 0VER 150 UNDERGRADUATE SUPERVISION - 2014-2026 (2014-2026)

Course Teaching

• GPY 808: - Seismic Methods
• GPY 805: - Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Report/Thesis Writing
• GPY 807: - Time Series Analysis and Inversion Theory
• GPY 509: - Mathematics for Geologists
• GPY 513: - Introductory Exploration Geophysics
• GPY 406: - Engineering Geophysics
• GPY 410: - Special Topics and Case Histories
• GPY 403: - Well logging
• GPY 401: - Time series analysis
• GPY 302: - Seismic Reflection Prospecting Method
• GPY 307: - Seismic Refraction Method

Professional Skill

Custom Fields

Head of Department, Department of Geophysics: 2024 -2026: Ag. Head of Department, Department of Geophysics

Faculty of Science Representative at Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences’ Board of Study: 2023 – Till date

Faculty of Science Representative on the Pre-Degree Curriculum Review Committee, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria: 2023

Faculty SIWES Coordinator, Faculty of Science Federal Univers: 2021- 2024

• Collation Officer, (Presidential Election), Independent National Electoral Commission, 2022: 2020

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