Dr. Oluwole Daniel ADIGUN

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Engineering · Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Specialization Nanotechnology, Material Science

Office: Beside Admin Office, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye Ekiti

Phone: 08039151934

Email: oluwole.adigun@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. (Engr.) Oluwole Daniel ADIGUN is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, where he has served since 2011.

He began his professional career as a Trainee Engineer at a Ceramic Company in Suleja, Niger State in 2006.

Dr. Adigun obtained his B.Eng from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, an M.Sc in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a PhD from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is a COREN registered Engineer and was a Guest Research Fellow at TU Darmstadt, Germany.

He is committed to teaching, research, and mentoring future engineers.

Research Interests

Functional and Smart Materials, Optoelectronic Sensors, Advanced Characterization, Sustainable Process Design, Energy Systems, and Structural Integrity

Qualifications

• BEng, Federal Universitry of Technology, Akure (2027)
• MEng, Federal Universitry of Technology, Akure (2015)
• MSc, University of Sheffield, England (2016)
• PhD, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2024)

Selected Publications

1. Mechanistic insights into graphitic carbon-induced devitrification suppression in polymer-derived SiCN/C nanocomposites for extreme temperature applications
   Authors: Adigun, O. D., Daniyan, A. A., Umoru, L. E., & Ionescu, E.
   Ceramics International (2026)
2. Fracture toughness of duplex CrN/DLC and nano-multilayer DLC-W deposited on valve tappet via hybrid PVD and PECVD
   Authors: Kolawole, F. O., Kolawole, S. K., Bello, S. A., Yakubu, S., Adigun, O. D., Owa, A. F., Umunakwe, R., Adebayo, A. O., & Madueke, C. I.
   Sādhanā (2024)
3. Effects of different electrolytes on the structure and yield of graphene oxide produced via electrochemical exfoliation
   Authors: Adigun, O. D., Umoru, L. E., & Iwatan, T. N.
   Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (2023)
4. Structure and Electrical Properties of Carbon-Rich Polymer Derived Silicon Carbonitride (SiCN)
   Authors: Adigun, O. D., Ricohermoso, E. III., Daniyan, A. A., Umoru, L. E., & Ionescu, E.
   Ceramics (2022)
5. Effect of stirring on solid solution hardening
   Authors: Adigun, O. D., Oni, A., Obadele, B. A., Olusunle, S. O., Abegunde, I. E., & Omonubi, K. B.
   Materials Today: Proceedings (2021)

Professional Qualification

• Engineer - Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN (2012/Active)

Awards

• NYSC Community Development Service State Merit Award, Akwa Ibom State - National Youth Service Corps (2009)
• Research Fellowship - Technische Universität Darmstadt (2021)
• Letter of Commendation - Federal University Oye Ekiti (2026)

Grants

• Benchwork - The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) (2019)

Scholarship

• PhD Study at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife - Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) (2018)
• Masters Study at University of Sheffield - Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) (2015)
• Ondo State Scholarship for Undergraduate Study, - Ondo State Scholarship Board (2002-2007)

Prizes

• N100,0000 - ₦100,000 accompanying the NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) State Merit Award issued by the then State Governor, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON (2009)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) - Engineer (2012/Active)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Synthesis and quality of graphene using various acid, base and salt electrolytes - 3rd Biennial African Scientific Integration Network (AScIN) Conference, 25th – 29th July, 2022, Center for Energy Research & Development, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. (2022)
• Effect of potential difference on the quality and production rate of graphene using electrochemical exfoliation method - 3rd Biennial African Scientific Integration Network (AScIN) Conference, 25th – 29th July, 2022, Center for Energy Research & Development, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. (2022)
• Effect of stirring speed on the mechanical properties of Aluminum alloys - Proceedings of 35th Nigeria Metallurgical Society (MNS) Conference (ILORIN 2019), 30th October – 3rd November, 2019. University of Ilorin, Nigeria. (2019)

Paper Presentation - International

• Predicting aggregate quality for flexible road pavement with Bond work index - 2016- Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit & Exhibition. 06 - 10 November 2016, Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa, Hainan-Island China. (2016)