Dr. Akinola Bolaji ELUWOLE

Reader / Associate Professor | Ag. Director, FUOYE Ventures

Faculty of Physical Science · Department of Geophysics

Specialization Applied Geophysics (Near Surface)

Office: Department of Geophysics, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 07034947293

Email: akinola.eluwole@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

I am a University Teacher, Researcher and Administrator. I had a pioneering Ph.D. research in the field of Agricultural Geophysics in Nigeria. I'm a vast near surface geophysicist and I have indexed publications covering the fields of Agrogeophysics, Engineering Geophysics, Hydrogeophysics, Environmental Impact Assessment, Geothermal Energy and Mineral Exploration. I'm currently making another pioneering effort in the field of Forensic Geophysics. I have successfully supervised three (3) doctoral students and currently supervising four (4) whose research cut across different areas of Applied Geophysics. I am well versed in the use of several Geophysical methods including but not limited to the Spontaneous potential method, Electrical resistivity method, Gravity method, Magnetic method, seismic refraction method, Very Low frequency electromagnetic method and ground penetrating radar method. I am also an expert in Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems. I have produced several maps relevant to academic research and national development.

Research Interests

Agrogeophysics, Engineering Geophysics, Hydrogeophysics, Environmental Impact Assessment, Geothermal Energy and Mineral Exploration

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (Applied Geophysics), Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (2016)
• M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics), Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (2012)
• B.Tech. (Applied Geophysics), Federal University of Technology Akure (2008)

Selected Publications

1. Comparative assessment of vertical electrical sounding techniques as alternative to conventional core drilling method in coal exploration and reserve estimation
   Authors: 1. Adebiyi Ayodele Daniel, Eluwole Akinola Bolaji and Fajana Akindeji Opeyemi
   J. Sediment. Environ (2025)
2. Estimation of Topsoil Variability from Continuous 2-D Subsurface Images of in-situ Resistivity and Selected Soil Properties
   Authors: A.B. Eluwole and M.O. Olorunfemi
   FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (2024)
3. A Wenner array routine for optimum electrode spacing selection for resistivity measurements over thin subsurface media
   Authors: Akinola Bolaji Eluwole, Martins Olusola Olorunfemi, Leke Sunday Adebiyi, Temitope Emmanuel Olasupo and Naheem Banji Salawu
   SN Applied Sciences (2023)
4. A model tank investigation of the electrical resistivity response over a simulated forensic target.
   Authors: A.B. Eluwole, A.O. Fajana, A.M. Adeyemi , T.E. Olasupo , L.S. Adebiyi and P.A. Nalla
   Journal of Applied Geophysics (2021)
5. Subsurface Electrical Resistivity Modeling over a Suspected Fault Zone at Ojirami, Southwestern Nigeria
   Authors: Eluwole Akinola Bolaji, Olaolorun Olusola Amos, Ademilua Oladimeji Lawrence, Talabi Abel Ojo, Aturamu Adeyinka ,Ajisafe Yemisi Christianah, Ojo Olufemi Felix, and Ajayi Christopher
   Model. Earth Syst. Environ (2020)
6. In-situ Spatial Soil Resistivity and Selected Soil Physical Properties
   Authors: Akinola Bolaji Eluwole and Martins Olusola Olorunfemi
   Malaysian Journal of Soil Science (2020)
7. Soil Horizon Mapping and Textural Classification Using Micro Soil Electrical Resistivity Measurements: Case Study from Ado-Ekiti Southwestern Nigeria
   Authors: . Eluwole A.B., Olorunfemi M.O. and Ademilua O.L
   Arabian Journal of Geosciences (2018)
8. Time-Lapsed Geophysical Investigation of the Mokuro Earth Dam Embankment, Southwestern Nigeria, for Anomalous Seepages
   Authors: Eluwole, A.B. and M.O. Olorunfemi
   Pacific Journal of Science and Technology (2012)

Professional Qualification

• Licensed Geoscientist - Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (2025)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society - Corporate Member (2022)
• Nigerian Association of Exploration Geophysicists and Engineers - Corporate Member (2024)
• International Association of Hydrogeologists - Member (2018)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Towards a Net Zero and Climate Resilient Nigeria - Green Building Council of Nigeria: Future Cities Summit, Abuja (2023)
• Remote Detection of Leakages from a Compromised Buried Water Supply Pipe through Geophysical Measurements - 58th NMGS Annual International Conference and Exhibition. Geosciences, Mining and Environmental Sustainability, Ilorin (2023)
• 2-D Electrical Resistivity Investigation of the Causes of Structural Distress on a Building Structure in Oye-Ekiti Southwestern Nigeria - 57th NMGS Annual International Conference and Exhibition “Garden City 2022”. Geosciences, Mining and Environmental Sustainability, Port-Harcourt. (2022)
• In-situ Soil Electrical Resistivity Mapping – An Efficient Tool for Sustainable Farm Management - EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY HUMBOLDT KOLLEG. The Social, Economic, Political and Scientific Implications of the Drive Towards Green and Sustainable Development Through Utilization of Renewable Resources, Ado-Ekiti. (2019)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• ADEBIYI Ayodele Daniel - Coal Exploration and Reserve Estimation Using Integrated Geophysical and Core-Drilling Methods in Parts of Anambra Basin, North-Central Nigeria. (2025)
• SALAWU Naheem Banji - Comprehensive Study of the Geometry of the Kalangai-Zungeru Ifewara Shear Zone from Integrated Geophysical and Remotely-sensed Data (2023)
• ADEBIYI Leke Sunday - Typification of Magnetic and Radiometric Signatures across Mining Sites for Mineral Potential Assessment of Kwara State, Nigeria (2023)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• OJO Johnson Ademola - Land Dispute Resolution from Integrated 2-D Electrical Resistivity Imaging and Ground Penetrating Radar Scanning (2024)
• ABIDAKUN Jacob Kenn - Mineralization Potential Evaluation of the Zuru Schist Belt Using Geophysical and Remotely-sensed Data and Mineral System Approach (2024)
• BELLO Kazeem - Soil Properties Determination from Electrical Resistivity-Directed Soil Sampling at a Pilot Plot in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2024)
• AFOLABI Emmanuel Taiwo - Subsurface Characteristics Evaluation Along the Track of a Proposed Bridge, Ibeshe, Southwestern Nigeria, Using Seismic Refraction Method (2023)
• OLASUPO Temitope Emmanuel - Time-Lapse Investigation of Geophysical Responses over a Simulated Clandestine Grave (2021)

Course Teaching

• GPY 202 - Introductory Geomathematics (2019/2020/Second Semester)
• GPY 301 - Electrical Methods of Geophysical Prospecting (2020/2021 till date/Second Sem)
• GPY 401 - Geophysical Time Series Analysis (2017/2018/-2019/2020/First Sem)
• GPY 402 - Environmental Geophysics (2019/2020 till date/Second Sem)
• GPY 403 - Well Logging (2022/2023/Second Semester)
• GPY 801 - Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods of Geophysical Prospecting (2019/2020 Session till date/Fi)
• GPY 802 - Advanced Groundwater and Environmental Geophysics (2019/2020 Session till date/Se)
• GPY 803 - Time Series Analysis and Geophysical Inversion (2018/2019 Session/First Semest)
• GPY 807 - Remote Sensing and GIS for Geophysical Applications (2019/2020 Session/First Semest)