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Prof. Adesoji Matthew Olaniyan

Professor | Dean, Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering · Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering

Specialization Agro Machinery and Agro Processing Engineering

Office: Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering

Phone: 08037613132

Email: adesoji.olaniyan@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Professor Adesoji Matthew Olaniyan graduated with B.Eng, M.Eng and PhD in Agricultural Engineering from University of Ilorin, Nigeria in 1991, 1998 and 2006 respectively. Prof. Olaniyan’s principal area of research focuses on agro machinery and agro processing engineering including applying engineering principles to develop techniques, processes, machines, equipment and systems that will add value to agro products and ensure their quality and safety across the food, feed and bio-energy supply chain. His specific areas of research include (but not limited to) the following: (i) Design, Development and Evaluation of Agro Machinery & Implements, Agro Processing Machines & Equipment, and Agro Material Handling Systems & Equipment; (ii) Design, Development and Evaluation of Processes, Machines & Equipment for Bio-Energy Production from Agro Production Wastes & Agro Processing Wastes & Residues; and (iii) Development of Appropriate Technologies for Curbing Post-Harvest Losses & Wastes in Agro Commodities. He joined the service of the University of Ilorin in 1998 as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and rose to the position of a Senior Lecturer in 2009. He was appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Federal University, Oye Ekiti in February, 2014 and rose to the rank of Full Professor in October 1, 2017. Prof. Olaniyan has bagged several awards including the Award for the Best Paper (2007) in the Journal of Food Science and Technology, Mysore, India; Chinese Government Sponsorship (2008) for International Training Programme in Protected Agriculture at International Exchange Centre, Yangling, China; Netherlands Fellowship Programme (2009) for International Training programme in Milk Processing at Practical Training Centre, Onkerk, the Netherlands; and MASHAV Sponsorship (2016) for International Research and Development Courses on Postharvest Physiology, Pathology and Handling of Fresh Commodities, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Volcani Centre, Israel.

Research Interests

(i) Design, Development and Evaluation of Agro Machinery & Implements, Agro Processing Machines & Equipment, and Agro Material Handling Systems & Equipment; (ii) Design, Development and Evaluation of Processes, Machines & Equipment for Bio-Energy Production from Agro Production Wastes & Agro Processing Wastes & Residues; and (iii) Development of Appropriate Technologies for Curbing Post-Harvest Losses & Wastes in Agro Commodities.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Performance Evaluation of a Tractor-Drawn Multi-Row Garlic Clove Plante
    Authors: Girma, S., Tola, S., Olaniyan, A.M.
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal (2026)
  2. Bioresource Processing: Challenges and Opportunities to Mitigate Climate Change and Enhance Sustainable and Renewable Energy - A Review
    Authors: Ramuhaheli, S., Darla, N., Olaniyan, A.M.
    SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering (2026)
  3. Conceptual Design of a Multi-Crop Inter-Row Cultivator including Development and Performance Evaluation of Prototype
    Authors: Shimelis, A., Tola, S. and Olaniyan, A.M.
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal (2025)
  4. Optimization of Machine Tractor Outfit - A Case of Disc Plough
    Authors: Ghebrekidan BZ, Koroso AW, Olaniyan AM,
    Journal of Agriculture and Education Research (2024)
  5. Gravimetric Characteristics and Friction Parameters of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
    Authors: Ghebrekidan BZ, Olaniyan AM, Koroso AW, Tadesse AG, Anawte DA and Nurgie TL
    Turkish Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research (TURKAGER) (2024)
  6. esign and Development of a Tractor-Drawn Multi-Row Garlic Planter
    Authors: Girma O, Tola S, and Olaniyan AM
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal (2024)
  7. Engineering Properties of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Perspective of Physical and frictional Parameters for Threshing Machine Design
    Authors: Ghebrekidan BZ, Olaniyan AM, Koroso AW, Tadesse AG, Anawte DA and Nurgie TL
    INMATECH Agricultural Engineering (2024)
  8. Design and Development of a Tractor-Drawn Cultivator with a Pulverizing Attachment
    Authors: Husen BW and Olaniyan AM
    American Journal of Smart Technology and Solutions (AJSTS) (2024)
  9. gricultural Mechanization Indicators and Power Requirements of Farming Operations in Ethiopia
    Authors: Cherkos BG and Olaniyan AM
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal (2024)
  10. Optimization of Melkassa Agricultural Research Centre (MARC) Bean Thresher Parameters using Response Surface Method (RSM)
    Authors: Zewdie B, Olaniyan AM, Wako A, Alemu D, and Lema T
    INMATECH Agricultural Engineering (2024)
  11. Development and Performance Evaluation of a Coffee Cherry Size Grading Machine
    Authors: Berhanu, T., Olaniyan, A., & Alemayehu, H.
    Turkish Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research (2024)
  12. Engineering Properties of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Perspective of Physical and Frictional Parameters
    Authors: Zewdie, B., A.M. Olaniyan, A. Wako, D. Alemu, and T. Lema
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal (2024)
  13. Design and Development of an Engine-Operated Weeding Machine for Wheat Farm
    Authors: Woyessa, D., & Olaniyan, A.M.
    American Journal of Innovation in Science and Engineering (2023)
  14. Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of an Engine-Operated Weeding Machine for Wheat Plantation
    Authors: Woyessa, D., & Olaniyan, A.M.
    American Journal of IR 4.0 and Beyond (2023)
  15. Design and Development of an Engine Driven Onion Grading Machine
    Authors: Tafa, W., & Olaniyan, A.M.
    American Journal of Food Science and Technology (2023)
  16. Designing and Experimenting a Greenhouse Dryer for Fruits, Vegetables and Spices
    Authors: Alabi SO, Olaniyan AM, Satimehin AA and Fayose FT (2023)
    ASRIC Journal on Engineering Sciences (2023)
  17. Effect of Different Planting Techniques and Weeding on Machine Field Capacity and Yield of a Mixed Cropping Small-Holder Farm
    Authors: Fayose, F.; Olaniyan, A.; Alabadan, B.; Fajimi, A.; Ogunleye, K.; Omoju, O. and Ilesanmi, O.
    Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food (2022)
  18. Effect of Effects of Osmotic Dehydration Pretreatment on Freezing Characteristics and Quality of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
    Authors: Alabi, K.P.; Olalusi, A.P.; Olaniyan, A.M; Fadeyibi, A. and Gabriel, L.O.
    ournal of Food Process Engineering (2022)
  19. Development of a Reciprocating Weeding Machine for Cottage Crop Production
    Authors: Fayose, F.; Olaniyan, A.; Alabadan, B.; Fajimi, A.; Ogunleye, K.; and Ilesanmi, O.
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (2022)
  20. Design and Development of a Small-Scale Peanut Roaster
    Authors: Olaniyan, A.M.; Karim, R.O. and Eromosele, E.O.
    he Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago (2017)

Professional Qualification

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Professional Skill

Mechanical Design75%