Prof. Olawale Olarewaju AJIBOLA photograph

Prof. Olawale Olarewaju AJIBOLA

Professor

Faculty of Engineering · Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Specialization Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (Materials Development and Surface Engineering)

Office: Ground Floor, Professorial Building, FENG, Ikole Campus

Phone: 08068790679

Email: olawale.ajibola@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Prof. Olawale Olarewaju Ajibola is an accomplished academic, researcher, and Materials and Metallurgical Engineer with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, innovation, and professional service. He holds B.Eng., M.Eng and Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering with specialization in Corrosion Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA),
He further broadened his international research profile through postdoctoral research at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently a faculty member in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). He has made significant contributions to engineering education through teaching, curriculum development, laboratory establishment, and the supervision of numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. His mentorship has inspired many young engineers and researchers to pursue excellence in academia and industry.
His research focuses on surface engineering (corrosion, tribology and coating), advanced engineering materials development and characterization, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. He has led and contributed to the design and fabrication of engineering equipment and has published extensively in reputable peer-reviewed journals, with his work advancing knowledge in wear behaviour, materials performance, powder metallurgy, additive metallurgy, titanium-based composites, and sustainable materials development.
Beyond research, He has actively served the engineering profession through departmental, faculty, and university committees, while participating in national and international collaborations that promote innovation and capacity building. His commitment to excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, and professional development has earned him recognition as a respected scholar, mentor, and leader in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
Prof. Olawale O. Ajibola remains passionate about developing innovative engineering solutions, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and advancing research that contributes to sustainable industrial and technological development in Nigeria and beyond.

Research Interests

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering;
Surface Engineering (Corrosion, Tribology and Coating), Advanced Engineering Materials Development and Characterization, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Design and Fabrication of Variable Speed Abrasive Grinding and Polishing Machine for Metallographic Sample Preparation.
    Authors: Adebayo, A.O., Borisade S.G., Ajibola O.O., Owa, A.F., Falemu A.G, Omoyeni D.O., Olugbemi E.M, Oyetunji S.O, Oyinloye A.D, Barnabas A.A.
    Nigerian Journal of Engineering. Vol. 30, No. 2, pg 10-18. (2923)
  2. Influence of Nano-TiO₂ Reinforcement Percentage on the Electrochemical and Morphological Corrosion Behaviour of Cold Work Aluminium Composites
    Authors: Audu, Y., Ajibola, O. O., Ajah, O., and Alabi, T. A.
    Journal of Metastable and Nanocrystalline Materials, 43, 53–65. (2026)
  3. Development of an Automated Potato Peeling Machine with Remote Control Capability.
    Authors: Abiodun M. ADEBIMPE, Daniel C. UGURU-OKORIE, Adetoye A. ARIBISALA, Olawale O. AJIBOLA and Abodunrin J. ADEOTI
    UNIABUJA Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2025; 217-223 (2025)
  4. Development of an Automated Laboratory Size Multi-Deposition Plant Prototype
    Authors: O.O. Ajibola, A.O. Adebayo, O.D. Adigun, S.G. Borisade, T.P. Dada, D.T. Adeniyi, Y. Audu, Dada O. Omoyeni, F.O. Kolawole, O.O. Ige, O.E Falodun, A.M. Adebimpe, O.O. Martins, B.J. Olorunfemi, K.A Bello, L.O. Onadiran, O.M Olaniyan.
    Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology [AUJET] Vol. 7, No 2, 334-348. (2024)
  5. Electrochemical Corrosion Behaviour of Heat-Treated AA6063 Aluminium Matrix Composites Reinforced with Alumina, Titania and Hybrid Powders in 1.0M HCl Solution
    Authors: O.O. Ajibola, A.O. Adebayo, S.G Borisade, O.D Adigun and B.A. Babalola
    . FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) Vol 9. No (3), 2024 pg 130-146 (2024)
  6. Development and Corrosion Behaviour of 6063 Aluminium Alloy Matrix Reinforced with Ceramic (TiO2) Nano-Particles in HCl Solution Environments
    Authors: Ajibola, O.O., Adebayo, A.O., Borisade, S.G., Adigun, O.D., & Babalola, B.A.
    FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) Vol 9. No (3), 2024 pg 29-45 (2024)
  7. Frictional Properties of Cast Al-Si-Cu-Zn Alloy in DOT4 Fluid.
    Authors: Ajibola, O. O., Adebayo, A. O., Falodun, O. E., Olubambi. P. A.
    UniOsun Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Vol. 6 No. 2. 2024, pg 201-214 (2024)
  8. Design and Fabrication of Laboratory Size 100kg Charge Bottom Fed Oxygen Steel Converter Shell with Gear Tilting Mechanism
    Authors: Ajibola, O. O., Adebayo, A. O., Borisade, S. G., Owa, A. F., Adigun, O. D., Adeniyi, E., Faronbi, J., Jeje, A., Yekeen, R., Omoyeni, D. O., Kolawole, F.O.,
    UniOsun Journal of E (2024)
  9. Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloys produced using different Stir-Cast Stirring Rates
    Authors: Adigun, O., Aribisala, A.A., Adigun, A.R., Olusunle, S.O., Ajibola, O.O., Owa, A.F., Isadaro, A.D., Madueke, C.I., Abegunde, I.E., and Omonubi, K.B.
    ”, Nigerian Journal of Technology, 2024; 43(3), pp. 464 – 469 (2024)
  10. Effects of chemical treatment on constituents, tensile strength and microstructural characteristics of natural fibers,
    Authors: Borisade, S. G., Oladele, I. O., Owoeye, S. S., Akinbamiyorin, I. M., Ajibola, O. O., Umunakwe, R., Borisade, M. S.,
    Environmental Sciences. Vol.6 No.1., 202-212 ISSN:2782-8425 (2024)
  11. Design and Fabrication of Oil-Diesel Fired Crucible Pot Furnace
    Authors: Adebayo, A.O., Ajibola O.O., Borisade S.G., Kolawole F.O, Umunakwe R., Adigun O.D, Omoyeni D.O., Oke Y.A, Ebeku N., Shittu I.O
    Nigerian Journal of Engineering. Vol. 31, No. 2, August 2024, pg 46-54. (2024)
  12. Impact of Chemical Treatments on the Mechanical Properties and Morphological Characteristics of Sisal (Agave sisalana).
    Authors: Borisade S.G., Oladele I.O., Adebayo A.O., Ajibola O. O., Adigun O. D and Borisade M.S.
    Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences (JRAS). Vol. 11(1), March 2023, pp 18-23. (2023)
  13. The Effect of TiN-TiB2 on the Microstructure, Wear, and Nanoindentation Behavior of Ti6Al4V-Ni-Cr Matrix Composites.
    Authors: Falodun O.E, Oke S.R, Akinwamide S.O, Ajibola O.O., Adebayo, A.O., Borisade S.G., Adediran A.A, and Olubambi P.A.
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (JMEPEG). 2023, 32(12), 5566–5575 (2023)
  14. Development of aerated and mechanically agitated froth flotation machine.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O., Adebayo A.O., Borisade S.G., Abubakar A.F., Oguntade K.V., Omoyeni D.O.,
    FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, 2022: Vol. 7 No. 1, pp 312-327. (2022)
  15. Design and fabrication of combined electromagnetic and magnetic drum-belt conveyor separator
    Authors: Ajibola O.O., Adebayo A.O., Borisade S.G., Oladimeji H.T., Oluwalana E., Daramola M.P., Adeleke A.E, Omoyeni D.O.,
    LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology 2021 15 (2) 2021: 49-59. (2021)
  16. Design and fabrication of multi-purpose mineral leaching equipment
    Authors: Ajibola O.O., Borisade S.G., Adebayo A.O., Owa A.F., Adigun O.D., Oni O.O., Akanni P.E., Oni A., Omoyeni D.O., Fagbohungbe A.T., Umunakwe R., Kolawole F.O.
    FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), Vol. 5 No. 2, June, 2021, pp 295-309 (2021)
  17. Chemical and mechanical properties of low carbon steel: Insight from process parameters.
    Authors: Borisade S. G; Ajibola O.O; Owa A. F; Adebayo A. O,
    LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology. 2021,15(1) pgs 39-44 (2021)
  18. Fabrication and performance evaluation of electroless-nickel deposition line for metal alloys and plastic substrates.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Adebayo A.O, Akipeloye S., Oladimeji V., Oyekanmi A., Ogungbe G., Omoyeni D.O, Borisade S.G, Oloruntoba D.T, Adewuyi B.O.
    FUW Trend in Science and Technology Journal (FTSTJ) 2021, Vol. 6 No. 1 pp. 069 – 078 (2021)
  19. Erosion wear behavior of spark plasma-sintered Ti-6Al-4V reinforced with TiN nanoparticles
    Authors: Kganakga M.G., Prieto G., Falodun O.E., Tuckart W.R., Obadele B.A, Ajibola O.O, Olubambi P.A.
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2020) 110:3051–3060. (2020)
  20. Direct Bioleaching of Zinc using Manihot Esculenta Crantz (Cassava) Extract Without Additives
    Authors: Ajibola, O. O., Adebayo, A. O., Borisade, S. G., Adegbenro, A. E., Oloruntoba, D. T. and Olubambi, P. A.
    FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS). Vol. 4 No. 2, June, 2020, pp 645 – 657 (2020)
  21. Design and fabrication of a multi-purpose homogenizer.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Alamuoye O.F, Omoyeni D.O., Adebayo A.O., Borisade S.G., Olotu V., Adetoye O., Adebanji S,
    NIPES Journal of Science and Technology Research, 2020, Vol. 2 (3). 21-35. (2020)
  22. Computer aided modelling of the impact of irregular power supply on machining foundry products
    Authors: Owa A.F, Adesina F., Ajibola O.O,
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (FUOYEJET), 2020-5-2-165-170. (2020)
  23. Corrosion performance of low carbon steel in sulphide medium using Thevetia Peruviana as inhibitor
    Authors: Owa A.F, Adebayo A.O, Ajibola O.O, Adigun O.D, Borisade S.G, Adesina F.,
    Journal of Engineering and Engineering Technology (FUTAJEET), 2020-14-2-149-155. (2020)
  24. Tribological and Mechanical behaviours of nanostructured aluminium alloys and nanocomposites at elevated temperatures: A short review
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Owa A.F, Adebayo A.O, Borisade S.G, Adigun O.D
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (FUOYEJET), Volume 4, Issue 3, pp 43-48. (2020)
  25. A review on the prospect for the development of nanostructured and nanocomposite aluminium-alloyed austempered ductile iron.
    Authors: Adebayo A.O, Owa A.F, Ajibola O.O, Borisade S.G, Adigun O.D, Kolawole F.O.
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (FUOYEJET), Volume 4, Issue 3, pp 35-38. (2020)
  26. Characterization and heat diffusion characteristics of spark plasma sintered Ni–50%Fe sintered alloy.
    Authors: M.B. Shongwe, O.O. Ajibola, M.E. Masonyaneng, M. M. Ramakokovhu, P. A. Olubambi.
    Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Vol. 13, No. 1, 2019., pp 61 - 67. ISSN 1995-6665 (2019)
  27. Sintering of binderless TiN and TiCN-based cermet for toughness applications: Processing techniques and mechanical properties: A review.
    Authors: O.J. Akinribidea, B.A. Obadele, S.O. Akinwamide, H. Bilal, O.O. Ajibola, O.O. Ayeleru, S.P. Ringer, P.A. Olubambi.
    Ceramics International 45 (2019) 21077–21090 (2019)
  28. Exploring the sintering process parameters on erosion-corrosion characteristics of Fe-Cr-Ni steels in artificial mine water
    Authors: O.O. Ige, S.R. Oke, M.R. Mphahlele, S. Aribo, B.A. Obadele, S.S. Lephuthing, J.O. Olawale, O.O. Ajibola, A.A. Daniyan, P.A. Olubambi.
    Tribology International 138 (2019) 79–88. (2019)
  29. Microstructural and phase evolution of spark plasma sintering of graphitized Ti (C0.9N0.1) composites
    Authors: O.J Akinribide, G.N Mekgwe, B.A Obadele, O.O Ajibola, S.O Akinwamide, P.A Olubambi
    International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials 78 (2019): 164–169. (2019)
  30. The effects of particle size distribution and sintering conditions on bending strength of sintered Ni-30%Fe Alloy
    Authors: M.B. Shongwe, O.O. Ajibola, M.M. Ramakokovhu, P.A. Olubambi
    International Journal of Engineering & Technology (IJET-UAE), 7 (3) (2018): 1581-1584. (2018)
  31. Comparative effects of corrosive wear on electroless-nickel plated A6061 alloys in DOT3 brake Fluid
    Authors: O.O. Ajibola, P A. Olubambi
    International Journal of Engineering & Technology (IJET-UAE), 7 (2) (2018): 927-934. (2018)
  32. Effects of ternary metal additions on corrosion of spark plasma sintered Ni-Fe alloys in H2SO4 and NaCl
    Authors: M.B Shongwe, I.M Makena, O.O Ajibola, P.A Olubambi, F.V Adams
    Bulletin of Chemical Society of Ethiopia. 2018, 32(2): 337-349. ISSN:1726-801X (2018)
  33. Wear and Corrosion of Wrought A6061 Aluminium Alloy in DOT3 Brake Fluid
    Authors: O O. Ajibola, O O. Ige, P A. Olubambi
    International Journal of Engineering & Technology (IJET-UAE), 7 (2) (2018) 512-519. (2018)
  34. Engineering characterization of Oro Descanso underground gold mine deposit in Placetas, Cuba
    Authors: Oluwaseyi A.O, and Ajibola O.O.
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, Iss 2, pp 12-16. (2017)
  35. Influence of independent variables on the mechanical properties of rolled carbon steel
    Authors: Adebayo A. O. and Ajibola O.O.
    FUW Trend in Science and Technology Journal (FTSTJ) Vol 2 No 1A, pp 1-6. (2017)
  36. Estimation of serpentinite rock mass strength of Placetas - Cuba underground gold mine deposit
    Authors: Oluwaseyi A.O, and Ajibola O.O.
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, Iss 1, pp89-94. (2017)
  37. Evaluation of electroless-nickel plated polypropylene under thermal cycling and mechanical tests.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O
    Tribology in Industry, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp412-424 (2016)
  38. Corrosion of NST60Mn and NST50 steels electroplated with copper in selected water environments
    Authors: Ajibola O., Komolafe D., Olorunfemi B.
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 1, Iss 1, pp 67-74 (2016)
  39. Investigation of corrosion of cast aluminium alloy piston in brake fluid
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Oloruntoba D. T, Adewuyi B.O
    African Corrosion Journal, 2016, Vol. 2. No 2, pp 1-11 (2016)
  40. Comparative study of water lily (Nymphaeaceae) extracts on corrosion of low and medium carbon steel in a mild environment
    Authors: Oloruntoba D.T, Talabi H.K, Ajibola O.O. (2015)
    Acta Tehnica Corviniensis – Bulletin of Engineering Tome VIII [2015] Fascicule 4 [October – December] Faculty of Engineering - Hunedoara, University Politehnica Timisoara (2015)
  41. Effect of polishing grits, temperatures and selected activators on electroless-nickel deposition on cast aluminium substrates
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Oloruntoba D. T, Adewuyi B.O
    The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, Vol. 76, No. 1, Jul 2015: 38-46. (2015)
  42. Corrosion of heat treated Electroless-Ni plated mild carbon steels in dilute H2SO4
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Adebayo A.O,, Oloruntoba D.T
    International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 2015; 4(5): 333-342, (2015)
  43. Geometallurgical evaluation of Itapa Ekiti feldspathic-biotite ore deposit for effective processing and extraction
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Boluwade E.A, Borisade S.G
    International Journal of Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing 2015, 4(1): 1-7 (2015)
  44. Corrosion of copper plated NST60Mn and NST50 steels in NaCl, H2SO4 and NaOH solutions.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Kolawole F., Adebayo A.O.
    Der Chemica Sinica, 2015, 6(8):1-8 (2015)
  45. Suitability of selected sand mine in Akure, Nigeria for use as foundry sands in aluminium alloy casting
    Authors: Jimoh B.O., Ajibola O.O., Borisade S.G
    International Journal of Engineering and Technology, August, 2015. Volume 5 No. 8, 485-495 (2015)
  46. Investigation of corrosion of cast aluminium alloy piston in brake fluid.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O,, Oloruntoba D. T, Adewuyi B.O,
    African Corrosion Journal, Vol. 2. October, 2015. (2015)
  47. Effect of processing parameters on the protective quality of Electroless-Ni on cast aluminium alloy
    Authors: Ajibola O.O,, Oloruntoba D. T., Adewuyi B.O, (2015)
    Journal of Metallurgy, Volume 2015, Article ID 386347, 13 pages. (2015)
  48. Effect of MgFeSi inoculant on properties of Cast 6061 Al Alloy for brake master piston application
    Authors: Ajibola O.O., Oloruntoba D.T
    Indian Journal of Materials Science, Volume 2015, Article ID 756219. 10 pages. (2015)
  49. Wear and corrosion of cast Al alloy piston with and without brake oil
    Authors: Ajibola O.O., Oloruntoba D.T.
    Indian Journal of Materials Science, Volume 2015, Article ID 763618, 10 pages. (2015)
  50. Effects of moulding sand permeability and pouring temperatures on properties of cast 6061 Aluminium alloy
    Authors: Ajibola O.O,, Oloruntoba D. T, Adewuyi B.O
    International Journal of Metals, Volume 2015, Article ID 632021, 13 pages (2015)
  51. Design and performance evaluation of wear test jig for aluminium alloy substrate in hydraulic fluid
    Authors: Ajibola O.O,, Oloruntoba D. T., Adewuyi B.O
    African Corrosion Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, 2015. pp 46-51 (2015)
  52. High Molecular-weight Polymer flocculation Treatment of waste water and sludge from local mineral processing plant.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O and Jimoh B.O
    Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2014, 6(7): 1554-1559. (2014)
  53. Agitation leaching recovery of lead and zinc from complex sulphide ore deposit using HF, HCl and H2SO4.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O. and Jimoh B.O
    Advances in Applied Science Research, 5(3), 68-72. (2014)
  54. Metallurgical study of cast aluminium alloy used in hydraulic master brake calliper.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Oloruntoba D.T and Adewuyi B.O
    International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research. 8(2):324-333. (2014)
  55. Effect of hard surface grinding and activation on electroless-nickel plating on cast aluminium alloy substrates
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Oloruntoba D.T and Adewuyi B.O
    Hindawi Publishing Corporation. Journal of Coatings. Volume 2014, Article ID 841619, (2014)
  56. Wear behaviour of sand cast eutectic Al-Si alloy in hydraulic brake fluid
    Authors: Ajibola O.O, Adewuyi B.O and Oloruntoba D.T
    International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies. 6 (3): 420-430. (2014)
  57. Effects of polishing grades and Saccharin-550 additive on copper electroplating on NST60Mn and NST50-2 steels.
    Authors: Ajibola O.O and Oloruntoba D.T
    International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research. 8(2): 334-344 (2014)

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