Professor Olayiwola Akin Akintola is a distinguished scholar in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering with over three decades of academic, research, and professional experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Ibadan and is a registered engineer with COREN, as well as a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers.
Currently serving as Professor of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering at the Federal University Oye Ekiti (fuoye), he has held leadership roles including Acting Head of Department (fuoye), Acting Executive Director (at National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan) , and has contributed significantly to advancing knowledge in environmental pollution monitoring, groundwater quality assessment, irrigation scheduling, and sustainable waste management.
Professor Akintola has published extensively in reputable local and international journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and AJOL, with research spanning climate change impacts on rainfall erosivity, fuzzy logic modelling of water quality, and innovative waste valorisation for environmental sustainability. His work bridges engineering, agriculture, and environmental science, with a strong emphasis on practical solutions to Nigeria’s pressing water and pollution challenges.
He is also actively engaged in professional associations, training programs, and collaborative projects, reflecting his commitment to capacity building, sustainable development, and the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in environmental management.
Research Interests
1. Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
• Groundwater quality assessment and pollution hotspot mapping
• Hydrological modelling of rainfall–runoff processes and climate variability
• Development of irrigation schedules for sustainable agriculture
2. Environmental Pollution Monitoring & Control
• Biomonitoring of horticultural crops on polluted soils
• Remediation of contaminated soils and water using eco-friendly techniques
• Fuzzy logic and AI applications in environmental quality modelling
3. Waste Management & Sustainability
• Valorisation of agricultural and food wastes for income generation and environmental resilience
• Composting methods and organic waste utilisation for soil fertility improvement
• Circular economy approaches to reduce urban water pollution
4. Climate Change & Agro Meteorology
• Impact of climate change on rainfall erosivity and hydrological extremes in Nigeria
• Application of climate models for spatio-temporal rainfall prediction
• Adaptation strategies for sustainable crop production under variable climate conditions
5. Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies in Agriculture
• Application of AI and fuzzy classification in water quality and rainfall modelling
• Integration of machine learning for predictive environmental monitoring
• Smart irrigation and precision agriculture systems for resource optimisation
Qualifications
PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2010)
M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Option), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2001)
B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering., University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1994)
Registered Engineer - Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) (2011)
Corporate Member - Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) (2010)
Corporate Member - Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) (2015)
Charter Member - National Association of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner (2024)
Charter Member - Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners (ACSP) (2025)
Charter Member - Association of Ranking Professionals (ARP) (2026)
Awards
Postgraduate Scholar - University of Ibadan Postgraduate School (2002/03 – 2004/05 Academic ses)
Professor Peter A. Okebukola Price for Distinction in Project at the 13 Week Practical Training on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching, research and Community Service in Higher Education - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (2024)
Professor Emeritus Peter Akinsola Okebukola Project Price for Best Overall Participant at the 11 Week Practical Training on Writing Grant Proposal and Fundraising. - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (2024)
Scholarship
Postgraduate Scholar - University of Ibadan Postgraduate School (2002/03 – 2004/05 Academic ses)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) - Registered Engineer (2011)
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) - Corporate Member (2010)
Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) - Corporate Member (2015)
National Association of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner - Charter Member (2024)
Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners (ACSP) - Charter Member (2025)
Association of Ranking Professionals (ARP) - Charter Member (2026)
Paper Presentation - Local
Afolayan, S.O., Akintola, O.A., Olaosebikan, F.O., Tifase, E.O., Adesanya, T. & E.F. Muibi. Effects of tillage systems and four fertilizer rates on growth parameters and fruit yield of okra (Abelmoscus esculentus) and pepper (Capsicum annum). - The 7th International Conference and 28th Annual General Meeting (Zaria, 2006) of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers. (2006)
Adeniyi, H.A., Odeleye, O.M.O., Makinde, A.A. & Akintola, O.A. Effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on pepper yield in pepper/maize based intercropping system. - The 29th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture, Markurdi, Benue State, Nigeria (2011)
Akintola, O.A., Agunbiade, F.O. & Odeleye, O.M.O. Impact of polluted irrigation water and soil on heavy metal distribution and contamination of some selected horticultural crops in Southwestern Nigeria. - The 29th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture, Markurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. (2011)
Olufunmi, O.O., Okafor, M.E., Adeniyi, H.A., Adeoye, I.B., Akintola, O.A., Oyedele, O.O., Adebisi-Adelani, O., Olajide-Taiwo, F.B., Alabi, O.O., Amao, I.O., Bamimore, K.M. & Ogundeji, A.O. Nutrients evaluation of some horticultural crop wastes based organ - The 33rd Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at the agricultural research house, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Mabushi, Abuja, Nigeria (2015)
Taiwo, S. O., Akintola, O. A., Adeniyi, H. A., Olufunmi, O. O., Adeoye, I. B & Okafor, M. E. Influence of intercropping vegetables with plantain Musa spp on weed suppression. - The 35th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria, College of Agriculture, Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria (2017)
Akintola, O.A., Adeniyi, H. A., Olufunmi, O.O., Adeoye, I. B., Makinde, A. A., & Okafor, M.E. Evaluation of Intercropping Models for Pepper and Corchorus in Young Plantain Orchard. - The 35th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria, College of Agriculture, Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria (2017)
Akintola, O.A., Adeniyi, H. A., Olufunmi, O.O., Adeoye, I. B., Makinde, A. A., & Okafor, M.E. Preliminary survey of horticultural wastes in some selected locations in Southwest Nigeria. - The 35th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria, College of Agriculture, Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria (2017)
Emmanuel, O.C., Akintola, O.A., Ezekiel-Adewoyin, D.T., & Tetteh, M. Grain and Biomass yield of Cowpea as influenced by NPK fertilizer application in the Sudan savannah zone of Ghana - The 42nd annual conference of Annual Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan, Nigeria (2018)
Olufunmi, O.O., Akintola, O. A., Okafor, M., Dixon, U. G., Ajoba, F. B., Adawa, A. A., Kanu, O. K., Adeniyi, H. A.., Emmanuel, O. C., Adebayo, A. G., Shokalu, O. O., Akinrinola, A. O. & Olajide-Taiwo, L. O. Elemental Characterization of Biochar of some Ho - The 36th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (Hortson), Lafia, Faculty of Agriculture, Shabu-Lafia Campus, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria (2018)
Emmanuel, O.C. & Akintola, O.A. Preliminary characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) isolated from amaranth rhizosphere in Mafikeng, South Africa. - The 38th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON). University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (2020)
Emmanuel, O.C. & Akintola, O.A. Influence of temperature on the germination of Amaranth seeds in Semi-arid region of South Africa. - The 38th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON). University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (2020)
Akintola, O.A., Obianuju, O. C. & Adebayo, A.G. Development of irrigation schedules for Ibadan North Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria using AQUACROP. - The 39th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON). Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. (2021)
Paper Presentation - International
Ewemoje, T.A, Ukasoanya, M.U, Talabi, S.O, Balogun, A.A & Akintola, O.A. Drainmode calibration and validation on tropical ‘Fadama’ soil. - TMDL 2010: Watershed Management to Improve Water Quality. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Conference. TMDL 2010: Watershed Management to Improve Water Quality, 14-17 November 2010 Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland USA; 01/2010 (2010)
Olajire O. O., Nwachukwu, E., Akande S. O., Akintola O. A. & I.A. Balogun. Assessment of urban heat island in Awka, Anambra State. - The 6th edition of World Environmental Conservation Conference: “Reimaging Contemporary Environmental Conservation Issues in Sustainable Development Goals”. Federal University Akure, Nigeria. (2023)
Raphael A.E., Akande S.O., Akintola O.A., Popoola, O.J., Olajire, O.O., Adeseko, A.A., & O.J. Aregbesola. Modelling the impacts of climate change on groundwater potential zones in northern Nigeria. - The 6th edition of World Environmental Conservation Conference: “Reimaging Contemporary Environmental Conservation Issues in Sustainable Development Goals”. Federal University Akure, Nigeria. (2023)
Babalola, T.E., Babalola, A.D., Faloye, O.T., Akintola, O.A., Elijah, A., & David, O. Development of a Smart Device to Measure Extreme Temperature and air Pollution. - International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals, SEB4SDG 2024, LMU, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria (2024)
Adabembe, B.A; Akintola, O.A.; Odeyemi, D.O.; Olaleye, O.S. & Akinremi, J.O. Geospatial Modelling and Quantitative Assessment of Institutional Water Demand: A Case Study of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ikole Campus. - 1st International Conference of Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, (2026)
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
ELEMIDE, Oyebola Adebola (Co-supervised with Prof O.E. Omofunmi) - Evaluation of conventional tillage and carbon sequestration potentials of four sweet potatoes varieties in southwestern Nigeria (2024)
OGUNYOYIN, Ebenezer Adesola (Co-supervised with Prof O.E. Omofunmi) - Evaluation of effects of soiless media on greenhouse and traditional system cultivated bell pepper (Capsicum annum L. Var. F Clair) (2024)
OGIDI, Mayowa Ayodele (Co-supervised with Prof. S.O. Oyegoke) - Undertaking accurate rainfall frequency analysis for dam design in regions of inadequate data (In view)
OLOTU, Mogaji Kehinde (Co-supervised with Prof O.E. Omofunmi) - Modelling climate change effect on irrigation water requirements and yields for some selected crops in southwest Nigeria (In view)
OLALEYE, Oluwatobi Solomon (Co-supervised with Dr. O.T. Faloye) - Drought Risk Forecasting and Assessment in Nigeria: Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, and Climate Change Implications for Cereal Crop Productivity (In view)
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
ADEKUNLE, Abdulrauf Ahmad (Co supervised with Prof. A.Y. Sangodoyin) - Effect of Cassava Effluent on the Growth of Amaranthus (2015)
OLALEYE, Oluwatobi Solomon (Co supervised with Prof. A.A. Olufayo) - Evaluation of crop water requirements of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Ikole Ekiti (2021)
OMOJOFODUNMI Ayobami Sina (Co supervised with Drs T.E. Babalola and O.T. Faloye) - Modeling rainfall patterns of Ondo state using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) (2025)
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Balogun Akeem (Co-supervised with Prof. T.A. Ewemoje) - Field evaluation and operation testing of drainmod on poorly drained soil (2009)
Talabi Samuel (Co-supervised with Prof. T.A. Ewemoje) - Field evaluation and operation testing of drainmod on poorly drained soil (2009)
Ukasoanya Uche (Co-supervised with Prof. T.A. Ewemoje) - Calibration and operational Testing of drainmod on poorly drained “Fadama” field (2009)
Oyebode Oluwaseun (Co-supervised with Prof. T.A. Ewemoje) - Simulating the effects of drainage design parameters on crop field using drainmod (2009)
RAJI, Tawakalit Abisola - Yield response of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) to two water treatment levels (2020)
AJAYI, Damilola Mathew - Analysis of ground water in Ekiti State (2020)
OLAGUNJU, Charles Ojo - Assessment of Groundwater quality for potable uses in Otun, Iludun, Ilawe and Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. (2021)
OGUNYEMI, Oluwaseyi Femi - Assessment of ground water quality for drinking purpose in selected local Government area Ido-Osi Ado Emure and Ekiti west in Ekiti State. (2021)
ARIBATISE, Adeniyi Ayodeji - Investigating groundwater of Gbonyin, Ise, Orun, Ikole and Efon Alaaye Local Government areas in Ekiti State, Nigeria. (2021)
OGUNRINDE, Ayokunle Olatunde - Physicochemical analysis of groundwater off selected areas: Oye, Ijero, Omuo and Igede in Ekiti State Nigeria. (2021)
ADEBANJO, Oluwakayode Israel - Monitoring Heavy metal Concentration in selected Portion of Ona river, Ibadan Oyo State. (2022)
ADAMOLEKUN, Sunday Ayodeji - Investigation of some Physiochemical Analysis of Ona river, Ibadan Oyo State. (2022)
AYANKOYA Rufus Kehinde - Assessment and mapping of carbon sequestration potential using GIS technology: a case study of Ikole _ Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2023)
TAIWO, Babayemi Victor - Assessing land use land cover changes and their effects on land surface temperature in Ikole, Ekiti State: a remote sensing and GIS modeling approach (2023)
AKINWANDE, Christiana Blessing - Crop water requirements of Corchorus olitorius (Ewedu) in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
ELUBANJO, Odunayo Boluwatife - Determination of optimal water requirements for Amaranthus hybridus: a case study of Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
OLAJIDE, Oluwasegun Olawale - Determination of optimal water requirements for Celosia argentea in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
OGUNLEYE, Johnson Kolawole - Assessment of quality of drinking water available for staff and students of FUOYE, Ikole campus, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
ODEYEMI, David Oluwatimilehin - GIS based modelling of water demand for Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ikole campus (2024)
BUSARI, Roqeeb Mobolaji - Modelling crop water requirements at growth stages of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentu) life cycle using CROPWAT model (2024)
ADEOYE, Zainab Adeola - Evaluating spatial pattern of environmental change in Odo-Oro, Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, using geographic information system (GIS) (2025)
ADEGBOYE, Abdulnajeeb Opeyemi - GIS - based assessment of impact of flood on Asa Dam, Ilorin, Kwara State. (2025)
ADEBAYO, Kehinde Emmanuel - Assessment of the impacts of climate change on agricultural land use in Ikole East, Ekiti State. (2025)
SASONA, Olawale Olumide - Assessment of waste generation in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State (2025)
BILESANMI, Dapo Oladipupo - Assessment of small holder farmers’ perception of climate change impacts and their adaptation strategies for yam production in Odo-oro Ekiti State, Nigeria. (2025)
YUSUF, Olamide Abdul-Kabir - Hydrological assessment of flood-prone regions in parts of Lagos state through river gauge monitoring data (In view)
DUROJAYE, Ayodotun Samuel - Estimation of crop water use of cowpea and maize under different cropping patterns and water-management practices (In view)
Course Teaching
ABE 312 - Agricultural Land Surveying (2013/2014)
ABE 325 - Photogrammetry (2013/2014)
ABE 429 - Ground Water Hydrology (2013/2014)
ABE 513 - Agricultural Land Drainage (2013/2014)
ABE 535 - Design of Irrigation and Soil Conservation Structures (2013/2014)
WMA 204 - Environmental Engineering (2025/2026)
WMA 401 - Principles of Soil and Water Conservation (2018/2019; 2025/2026)
WMA 413 - Wastewater Engineering (2025/2026)
WMA 501 - Water Resources Planning and Management (2018/2019 till Date)
WMA 504 - Irrigation and Drainage (Up until 2025/2026)
WMA 505 - Ecological Disasters Management and Control (2018/2019)
WMA 508 - Environmental Engineering (2020/2021 till Date)
WMA 509 - Hydraulic Structures (2018/2019)
WMA 510 - Watershed Management (2017/2018)
WMA 409 - Agrometeorology II (2020/2021)
WMA 405 - Environmental Monitoring Systems and Techniques (2020/2021)
WMA 801 - Research Methodology and Statistical Methods (2024/2025)
WMA 804 - Dams Design and Reservoir Operations (2017/2018)
WMA 806 - Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management (2024/2025)
WMA 807 - Water Treatment and Supply (2017/2018)
WMA 809 - Wastewater Treatment and Disposal (2017/2018)
WMA 813 - Food Security and Disaster Management (2025/2026)
WMA 911 - Introduction to Floods and Droughts (2025/2026)
Custom Fields
Ag. Head, Department of Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Oye-: 1st February 2019 - 30th July 2025
Acting Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Nigeria: 7th – 11th May, 2018
Head, Farm Management and Land Allocation Unit, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Nigeria: August 2010 - November 2016
Head, Farming Systems Research Programme, NIHORT, Ibadan, Nigeria: May 2010 – May 2017
Unit Head, Engineering, Irrigation and Meteorology, NIHORT, Ibadan, Nigeria: February – August 2010
Member, Staff Grievances and Complaints Redress Ad-Hoc Committee, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ib: 3rd January 2013 - 2015
Member, Research Repositioning Committee. National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan. Nigeria.: July – September, 2014
Head, NIHORT Project 5 on Intensification and Delivery of Production Packages for Pineapple, Plantain/Banana, Pawpaw, Fl: July 2021 – 31st January 2022
Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence
AD-120N Multichannel Tomographical Equipment Resistivity and Induced Polarisation Data AcquisitionAX-32D Multichannel Audiomagnetotelluric Data AcquisitionRecent 3-D Forensic Subsurface AuditValorisation of Plantain wastes for sustainable production of natural soap