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Dr. Dele Opadoja

Lecturer I

Faculty of Engineering · Department of Mechanical Engineering

Specialization Energy/Thermofluid option

Office: Department of mechanical engineering complex office 3 faculty of engineering complex ikole campus

Phone: +2348037072622

Email: dele.opadoja@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Engr. Dr. Opadoja Dele is a Nigerian Mechanical Engineer, academic, researcher, grant consultant, and pastor with over a decade of experience in engineering education, research, and innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Energy/Thermofluid Option) from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria, where he serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Before joining FUOYE, he served at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, as the Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering Technology, providing leadership in academic administration, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

Dr. Opadoja is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), and the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE). His research interests include renewable and sustainable energy systems, biofuels, biodiesel and bioethanol production, nanotechnology-enhanced fuels, engine combustion and performance, biomass conversion, and sustainable engineering solutions. His work focuses on developing cleaner alternative fuels from non-food biomass and agricultural residues.

He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Academic and Grant Writing Domain (AGD), an initiative dedicated to mentoring researchers, strengthening research capacity, promoting scientific writing, and supporting grant acquisition. Through AGD, he has organized several international lecture series featuring renowned scholars and grant experts.

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Opadoja serves as a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). He is passionate about research commercialization, interdisciplinary collaboration, capacity building, and advancing sustainable engineering innovations that contribute to national development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

His research interests focus on renewable and sustainable energy systems, biofuels, biodiesel and bioethanol production, nanotechnology applications in fuels, engine performance and combustion analysis, biolubricants, biomass conversion technologies, and energy optimization. His research has contributed to the development of environmentally friendly alternative fuels from non-food biomass and waste resources, with particular emphasis on improving fuel quality through nanotechnology and sustainable engineering practices.

Qualifications

PhD, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2026)
MEng, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2023)
B.Tech, LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA (2009)

Selected Publications

Development and construction of coefficient of variation control chart based on percentiles of size biased lomax distribution
Authors: Adegbite, I.O, Opadoja D, Ilugbinyi, Bolaji R
IRASS Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. No 103-108. (2025)
Comparative analysis of the Physicochemical properties of bioethanol ptoduced from Guinea corn and maize stalks. Adeleke University (AUJET)
Authors: Awotunde O.W, Oyelaran O.A, Bolaji B.O and Opadoja D.
Journal of Engineering andTechnology, Adeleke University (AUJET),Vol 8, No 1, 286-294 (2025) (2025)
Optimization of Neem Seed Biodiesel Properties using titanium oxide nanoparticles
Authors: Opadoja D., Oyelaran O.A, Bolaji B.O and Awotunde O.W
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET) (2025)
of the effect of Aluminium Oxide on the fuel properties of Bioethanol Derived from Dried Maize Stalks
Authors: Awotunde, O.W., Faluyi M.O., Opadoja, D., Oyelaran, A.O., Bolaji, B.O., Opadoja C.O.
(AUJET), Vol 7, No 2112-121. (2024)
Enhancement of fuel properties of bodiesel from ackee seeds usingTitanium Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Opadoja D, Ola B.O., Awotunde O.W., Oyelaran A.O., Bolaji B.O., and Opadoja C.O.
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Vol 7, No 2, 104-11. (2024)
Physicochemical Properties of Bioethanol Produced from mixture of Maize and Guineacorn Stalks Using Fermenting Catalyst
Authors: Awotunde, O.W., Opadoja, D., Adeleke A.E., and Faluyi M.O
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Vol 6, No 2. (2023)
Physico-Chemical Properties of Mixed Maize and Guinea Corn Stalk for Bioethanol Production
Authors: Awotunde, O.W, Adeleke, A.E., Opadoja, D. and Oyelaran, O.A
Journal of Engineering andTechnology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Volume 5, issue 2. (2022)
Effect of Strontium on Mechanical Properties Recycled Aluminum Alloys
Authors: Faluyi M.O, Opadoja Dele, Ponle, E.A, Oyeniyi, K.B
International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM). Volume 4, Issue 6 June 2022, pp: 312-320 (2022)
Characterization of fuel properties of biodiesel from Ackee and Neem seeds.
Authors: Opadoja, D., Adeleke, A.E., Awotunde, O.W. and Faluyi M.O
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Volume 5, issue1 (2022)
Analysis of physicochemical properties of biodiesel from the mixture of Ackee and Neem seeds
Authors: Opadoja, D., Adeleke, A.E., Awotunde, O.W. and Oyelaran, O.A
Equity Journal of Science and Technology (EQUIJOST), 9(1): 8-12. (2022)
Design and Fabrication of Soya Milk Extracting Machine
Authors: Opadoja Dele, Faluyi Olufemi, and Adedoyin, R.A
International journal of engineering research and technology,In IJERT, Volume 8, Issue 9 (2019)
Design and Fabrication of Porridge and Yam Flour Mixing Machine
Authors: Opadoja Dele and Faluyi Olufemi
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Environmental Technology (IJOSEET), 3(7): 47-54 (2018)

Professional Qualification

R. Engr. - COREN (2017)
MNSE - Nigerian Society of Engineers (2015)
MNIMechE - Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers (20214)
MNATE - National Association of Technologist in Engineering (2013)

Grants

Equipment Fabrication/ Cassava Pealing Machine - TETFUND (2016)
Equipment Fabrication /Defeathering Machine - TETFUND (2016)
Equipment Fabrication/Cashew Nut Extractor and Rice Milling machine - TETFund (2018)
Feed Milling Machine and Hammer Mill Machine - TETFund (2022)
Equipment Fabrication/ Multi-Functional Food Processing Machine for African Cuisine - TETFund (2024)
Equipment Fabrication/ Soundproof Cassava and Yam Flour Milling Machine - TETFund (2024)
Equipment Fabrication/ Design, fabrication and performance optimization of a locally manufactured fresh Agricultural produce washing and sanitization system for small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises in Nigeria - TETFund (2026)
Fabrication and performance evaluation of a mechanized cocoa pod decortication and bean separation equipment for small and medium scale cocoa value addition enterprises in Nigeria - TETFund (2026)

Membership of Professional Bodies

COREN - Reg. Engr. (2017)
NSE - MNSE (2015)
NIMechE - Member (2013)
NATE - Member (2013)

Paper Presentation - Local

Characterization of Fuel Properties of Ackee and Neem Seed Biodiesel - Engineering Conference, Federal University Oye-Ekiti 2021, held between 18th and 19th November, 2021 at the faculty of Engineering. Ikole Campus, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. (2021)
Design and Fabrication of Workable Commercialized Melon Shelling Machine for Nigeria Economy - Ospoly Maiden Multy-Disciplinary International Conference 2024. Organized by the Directorate of Research and Publications, Osun State Polytechnic Iree in collaboration with Academic World, United Kingdom. Between Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th June, 2024. (2024)
Design and Fabrication of Liquid Soap Mixing Machine - Academic staff union of polytechnics (ASUP) zone c national conferenc, october 27th – 29th 2020 (2020)
Design and Fabrication of Medical Waste Incinerator to Curb Covid-19 and Other Diseases - Research and Publications Committee of ASUP, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. (2020)
Design of a modified power operated yam peeling and slicing machine - Proceeding of the 2nd National Conference on Engineering and Technology held in Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria, 3-5 August 2015 (pp.183-190). Iree, Nigeria: Faculty of Engineering, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree. (2015)
Design and performance evaluation of a manual corn roasting machine - Proceeding of the 2nd National Conference on Engineering and Technology held in Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria, 3-5 August 2015 (pp.152-155). Iree, Nigeria: Faculty of Engineering, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree. (2015)