Prof. Ayodele Ekundare Odo

Professor | Director of Online Teaching

Faculty of Physical Science · Department of Physics

Specialization (a) Computational Physics (b) theoretical and applied Materials science (c) Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Science.

Office: Physics Department

Phone: +2348165722783

Email: ayodele.odo@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Prof. Odo Ekundare Ayodele holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Engineering Physics from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
M.Tech degree in Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation from the Federal University of Technology Akure and a PhD. Degree
in Condensed matter/Solid State Physics with expertise in nano-semiconductor materials and device Physics from the University
of Cape Town, South Africa. Prof. Odo Ayodele was a DAAD scholar and have worked in reputable world facilities for materials
research, like the The Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory USA, the Brazilian Synchrotron Light
Laboratory (LNLS) for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), in Campinas (SP), and the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator
Based Sciences (iThemba LABS) South Africa were he worked as a Post-Doctoral Research scientist in Applied Nuclear and
Computational Physics. Prof. Odo Ayodele has also visited the International Center for Theoretical Physics Trieste Italy on
several occasion and has participated in more than six program on Advanced Instrumentation and reconfigurable devices using
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and other embedded system devices. He also participated in courses on Abi-initio
Electronic structure calculations. Prof Odo Ayodele, has two international Patents on the development and applications of
semiconductor nano-inks and he is reputed for the development of the Spherical density algorithm for the analysis and
visualization of A positron emission tomography (PET) and positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) data.
Prof. Odo Ayodele started as a research scientist with the Engineering Materials development Institute Akure in 1999 before
joining the Federal University of Technology Akure in 2011 and subsequently the Federal University Oye-Ekiti in 2014 as a
senior lecturer, he rose to become a full professor in 2020.

Research Interests

Condensed Matter Physics, Microelectronics Electronics Instrumentation. Computational Physics/Materials Science
1. Electronic Structure and Quantum Materials
One of my primary research areas is the investigation of metallic alloy compositional and structural properties. Using first-principles calculations, I explore the stability of their structures with emphasis on their mechanical, electronic and magnetic properties. Similar investigation is carried out using molecular dynamic simulation studies and the results produced are compared with experimental values.
2. Nanostructures Composite for Solar Cell development
The efficiency of solar cells is fundamentally linked to the properties of their active materials. My research explores quantum dots, 2D materials, and perovskite-based nanocomposites to enhance light absorption, charge carrier transport, and stability. Specifically, I focus on Quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) for tunable bandgap engineering and enhanced photon absorption.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (Hons) Engineering Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Osun State Nigeria (1992 - 1997)
• M.Tech. Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation, Federal University of Technology, Akure ,Ondo State Nigeria (1999 - 2002)
• Ph.D. (Physics), UNiversity of Cape Town, Cape Town South Africa, (2004 - 2009)

Selected Publications

1. Molecular Study on the DKP Equation in (1 + 3) Dimensions with Isotropic Oscillator plus Inverse Quadratic Potential in Non-Commutative Space
   Authors: Oluwatimilehin Joshua OluwadareTolulope Olalekan AbiolaAyodele Odo[...]Kayode John Oyewumi
   nternational Journal of Theoretical Physics (2024)
2. Recent advances in positron emission particle tracking: a comparative review: Reports on progress in physics 85 (1), 016101
   Authors: CRK Windows-Yule, MT Herald, AL Nicuşan, CS Wiggins, G Pratx, Sam Manger, AE Odo, T Leadbeater, Juan Pellico, Rafael TM de Rosales, A Renaud, I Govender, LB Carasik, AE Ruggles, Tz Kokalova-Wheldon, JPK Seville, David J Parker
   Reports on progress in physics (2022)
3. A PEPT algorithm for predefined positions of radioisotopes relative to the tracer particle
   Authors: AE Odo, I Govender, A Buffler, JP Franzidis
   Applied Radiation and Isotopes 151, 299-309 (2019)
4. Sub-oxide passivation of silicon nanoparticles through rapid mechanical attrition
   Authors: EA Odo, DT Britton, M Harting
   Powder Technology 317, 230-235 (2017)
5. Synthesis of silicon nanocomposite for printable photovoltaic devices on flexible substrate
   Authors: EA Odo, AA Faremi
   Journal of Nanoparticle Research 19 (6), 213 (2017)
6. Accelerated decolorization of Congo red by powdered termite mound
   Authors: OS Ayanda, EA Odo, D Malomo, KO Sodeinde, OS Lawal, OT Ebenezer,
   CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water 45 (12), 1700537 (2017)
7. SAXS study of silicon nanocomposites
   Authors: EA Odo, DT Britton, GG Gonfa, M Harting
   Int. J. Compos. Mater 5, 65-70 (2015)
8. Mechanism of DC conduction in silicon nanoparticles network
   Authors: EA Odo, DT Britton, GG Gonfa, M Harting
   The African Review of Physics 7 (2012)
9. Structure and characterization of silicon nanoparticles produced using a vibratory disc mill
   Authors: EA Odo, DT Britton, GG Gonfa, M Harting
   The African Review of Physics (2012)
10. Studies of the effect of tracer activity on time-averaged positron emission particle tracking measurements on tumbling mills at PEPT Cape Town
    Authors: TS Volkwyn, A Buffler, I Govender, JP Franzidis, AJ Morrison, A Odo,
    Minerals Engineering (2011)

Awards

• (i) Deuscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst. E.V (DAAD) Third-Country Scholarship - DAAD (2004 - 2008)
• (ii) University of Cape Town Associateship research award for excellence in Ph.D - University of Cape Town (2004 - 2006)
• (iii) National Research Foundation Scholarship for Ph.D. research in Nano Sciences - NRF South Africa (2005 - 2008)
• (iv) National Research Foundation Scholarship for Post-Doctoral Research in Applied Computational Physics and PEPT - NRF South Africa (2008 - 2010)

Grants

• Nanostructures Composite for Solar Cell development - TETFUND (2018) - Amount: NAIRA 2,000,000.00

Prizes

• (v) University of Cape Town Associateship for exemplary researcher output at Ph.D. level - University of Cape Town (2005, 2006)
• (vi) Most outstanding Oral presentation for a M.Sc. work in applied physics. South Africa institute of Physics (SAIP) Conference. Bloemfontein July - South AFrican Institute of Physics (2004)
• (vii) Most outstanding Oral presentation for a Ph.D. work in Condensed Matter and Solid-State Physics. South Africa institute of Physics (SAIP) - South AFrican Institute of Physics (2006)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Materials Society of Nigeria - Regular (2001)
• South African Institute of physics - Regular (2004)
• Material Research Society - Regular (2005)

Course Teaching

• PHY407 - Computational Physics (2025/26)
• PHY424 - Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy (2025/26)

Professional Skill

Custom Fields

(26) BRITTON, David Thomas, ODO, Ekundare Ayodele, HARTING, Margit. (2009). INKJET PRINTING OF NANOPARTICULATE FUNCTIONA: Microelectronics and Energy Science

(27) BRITTON, David Thomas, ODO, Ekundare Ayodele, HARTING, Margit. (2007). THICK FILM SEMICONDUCTING INKS. World Intell: Microelectronics and Energy Science