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
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) (2015)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) (2008)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) (1995)
Selected Publications
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Registered Engineer (Metallurgical Engineering) - Council for the Regulation of Engineering (COREN) (2008)
Awards
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - FEBE, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (2016)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member Nigeria Society of Engineers - Corporate Member, MNSE (2002)
Nigeria Metallurgical Society. (MNMS) - Corporate Member (MNMS)
Materials Society of Nigeria. - iii. Professional Member, (MMSN) (2001)
Paper Presentation - Local
Thermal recovery of lead from scrap battery - Nigerian Materials Congress 2002 (NIMACON-2002) of the Materials Society of Nigeria, EMDI, Akure (Nov. 11-13, 2002.)
Possibility of slag cement production in Nigeria. - Nigerian Materials Congress 2002 (NIMACON-2002) of the Materials Society of Nigeria, EMDI, Akure (Nov. 11-13, 2002.)
Effects of mica and silica admixtures on insulating refractory properties of lsan-Ekiti clay - 3rd International Conference on Engineering Innovations as a Catalyst for Rapid Economic Growth (COLENG 2021), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (May 24 -26, 2021)
Indigenous production of materials for automobile components, requisite for Nigeria technological development: A review. - 3rd International Conference on Engineering Innovations as a Catalyst for Rapid Economic Growth (COLENG 2021), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (May 24 -26, 2021)
Effect of Stirring Speed on the Mechanical Properties of Cast Aluminium Alloys. - 35th annual conference of the Nigerian Metallurgical Society, Ilorin Kwara State (Oct. 30-Nov. 02, 2019)
Paper Presentation - International
Leach-Electrowinning of Zinc from Abakaliki Complex Sulphide Ore - Lead-Zinc Conference (Pb-Zn 2015) on Modern Processes and Future Development. , Dusseldorf, Germany. (June 14-17, 2015)
Design and Performance Evaluation of Wear Test Jig for Aluminium Alloy Substrate in Hydraulic Fluid: Poster Presentation - Inaugural African Corrosion Congress (AfriCORR 2014) and Exhibition, Pretoria, South Africa (28–30 July 2014)
Corrosion behavior of ductile and austempered ductile cast iron in 0.001M and 0.05M NaCl environments - 14th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM-2018), Brisbane, Australia, (5–7 December 2018.)
Mechanical properties of ultrafine graphite reinforced Ti(C0.9,N0.1) solid solution fabricated via spark plasma sintering. - 14th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM-2018), Brisbane, Australia, (5–7 December 2018.)
Studies on mechanical properties of graphite reinforced Ti(Cx,N1-x) using Nanoindentation techniques. - 14th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM-2018), Brisbane, Australia, (5–7 December 2018.)
Characterisation and wear behaviour of rolled carbon steel in Dot 4 brake fluid. - 4th International Conference on Energy Materials and Applications (ICEMA 2019), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (17–19 July 2019)
Wear behaviour of cast aluminium silicon (Al-Si) alloy in Dot 4 brake fluid - 4th International Conference on Energy Materials and Applications (ICEMA 2019), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (17–19 July 2019)
Effect of heat treatment on wear behaviour of rolled carbon steel in DOT4 brake fluid - 4th International Conference on Energy Materials and Applications (ICEMA 2019), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (17–19 July 2019)
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Akinribide O. .Jeremiah (217093790) - Development of Binderless Ultra-Tough Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN) using Spark Plasma Sintering Technique. [University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa] (2019)
Abegunde Abayomi Joseph - Fabrication of high temperature Al2O3 matrix composites produced from the Southwestern Nigeria kaolin deposits using developed extractor and Sintering furnace. [, Federal University Oye Ekiti. ] (Ongoing)
Iwarere B. O MME/09/6952 - Development of corrosion resistant high pressure materials for cryogenic applications in corrosive environments [Federal University of Technology, Akure] (Ongoing)
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Mekgwe G. N (201020908) - The effect of graphite on the tribological properties of pure titanium carbonitride (TiCN). [University of Johannesburg] (2018)
Kganakga M.G. (201043404) - Ambient temperature creep behaviour of Spark Plasma Ti-6Al-4V/TiN composites. [University of Johannesburg] (2019)
Egwuanimkwum A.C. - Development, Characterization and Corrosion Study of Al2O3-SiC-Gr Hybrid 6063 Aluminium Alloy Matrix Composite in Sea Water Environment (Ongoing)
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Adegbenro A.E - Bioleaching of zinc using cassava extract (2016)
Ajibola O.E - Optimization and characterisation of aluminium 6063 alloy reinforced with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (2021)
Adegbeyeni O.H - Optimization and characterization of polymer-ceramic (epoxy-TiO2) and ceramic-polymer (TiO2-epoxy) nanocomposites (2021)
Olapade O.J - Optimisation and characterisation of polymer-metal composites and polymer-ceramic nano-composites (2021)
Oyewale I.O - Corrosion behaviour of 6063 aluminium alloy reinforced with ceramic nano-particles (in low concentration media) (2021)
Yinusa O.E - Corrosion study of 6063 aluminium alloy reinforced with ceramic nano-particles (in high concentration media) (2021)
Adesanya A.A - Characterization of Aluminium titania nanocomposite (2022)
Akinola M.O - Mechanical behaviours of Aluminium nano-titania composite (2022)
Adeloye I. - Characterization of age-hardened Aluminium nanotitania composite (2022)
Michael A.O and Jimoh M.O - Effects of reinforcement and SMAW/Stick Welding parameter on the HAZ of Aluminium nano-titania composite (2022)
Akinmade O.W - Corrosion and Characterization of Aluminium nanotitania composite in H2SO4 media (2022)
Gboyega B.B and Mowemi O.J - Design of plant layout for bessemer converter and crap yard (2022)
Kilani S.A and Nzekwue T.J - Construction of plant layout for bessemer converter and crap yard (2022)
Abayomi D.A and Nfodu E.E - Design of basement and installation of bessemer converter (2022)
Okeleye Azeez Adekunle - The investigation of dry sliding loads on the frictional wear of of AA6063-TiO2 nano-composites (2024)
Adegboyega Qudus Ishola - The microstructural investigation of sliding loads variation on the mode of wear of AA6063-TiO2 nano-composites (2024)
Course Teaching
MME502 - Foundry Technology II (2025-2026/Second)
GET 202 - Engineering Materials (2025-2026/Second)
GET 299 - Students Industrial Work Experience I (2025-2026/Second)
GET 299 - Students Industrial Work Experience I (2025-2026/Second)