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Dr. Taiwo Ayodele BOLAJI
Senior Lecturer
Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Science
Area of Specialization: Sedimentology, Sedimentary Geochemistry, and Reservoir Characterization
Biography
Dr. Taiwo Ayodele Bolaji is a Lecturer in the Department of Geology at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He is a sedimentologist and environmental geochemist whose research bridges sedimentary geology, petroleum geology, hydrogeology, and environmental geoscience. His work focuses on understanding sedimentary processes, reservoir quality evolution, provenance, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, groundwater systems, and the application of geochemistry to environmental and energy-related challenges.
Dr. Bolaji teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sedimentology, stratigraphy, petroleum geology, hydrogeochemistry and isotope geology, and is actively involved in mentoring students and supervising research projects. His research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating petrography, mineralogy, sedimentology, inorganic and isotope geochemistry, palynology, and multivariate statistical techniques to investigate sedimentary basins and environmental systems.
His research interests include sedimentary geochemistry, reservoir characterization, diagenesis, clay mineralogy, hydrogeochemistry, environmental pollution assessment, paleoclimate reconstruction, and the sustainable management of water and geological resources. He has experience applying advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ICP-MS, and stable isotope analysis to address geological and environmental problems.
Dr. Bolaji has published widely in reputable peer-reviewed journals on topics including reservoir characterization, sedimentary geochemistry, groundwater quality, environmental contamination, palynology, and basin evolution. His work contributes to a better understanding of sedimentary systems and their implications for natural resource exploration, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience.
He is committed to fostering national and international research collaborations and advancing geoscientific knowledge through innovative, multidisciplinary research. He maintains active scholarly profiles on Google Scholar, Scopus, ORCID, ResearchGate, and LinkedIn, reflecting his commitment to research visibility, academic engagement, and global collaboration.
Research Interests
Sedimentary Basin Analysis; Petroleum Geology; Reservoir Quality and Diagenesis; Provenance Studies; Inorganic and Isotope Geochemistry; Environmental Geochemistry; Clay Mineralogy; Palynology; Hydrogeochemistry; Paleoclimate Reconstruction; and Sustainable Water Resources Management.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 2020 |
| M.Sc. | University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 2010 |
| B.Sc. | University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria | 2004 |
Awards
Membership of Professional Bodies
#10092208
Member
#159356
C-18-6285
#9250922
Professional Skill
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Inkscape
SPSS, Tableau, MSExcel
Petrel, PetroMod
Python (beginning experience in Data Analytics)
pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
Selected Publications
Hydrochemistry and environmental isotope signatures (Ξ΄18O and Ξ΄2H) in the crystalline basement groundwater system of Oye-Ekiti, southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Taiwo A Bolaji, Zelalem K Bedaso, Panagiotis G Papazotos, Charles A Oyelami, Jude R Ogudo, Abel O Olowoniyi
Scientific Reports, 16, 19418 β’ 2026
Open publicationLeadβzinc artisanal mining pollution footprints on surface and groundwater of an area in southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Akaha Tse, Austine Uchenna Alo, Taiwo Bolaji
Water Science 40, 34 β’ 2026
Open publicationReconstructing paleoenvironments of the late Cretaceous sequence in the Anambra Basin, Nigeria: New insights from grain texture and morphology
Authors: Taiwo A Bolaji, Gbemisola E Abiola, Olumide S Ogunmodimu, Olusola S Ayanda, Ayuk C Ayuk
International Journal of Sediment Research β’ 2026
Open publicationAssessment of hydrochemistry and heavy metal contamination in the groundwater around an abandoned copper mine area in Klein Aub, Namibia.
Authors: Uugulu, S., Poulton, N., Tse, A., Harris, M., & Bolaji, T.
Journal of Mining and Environment. β’ 2025
Open publicationPalynological analysis of the Maastrichtian Patti Formation in Gehuku and Ahoko area, southern Bida Basin, Nigeria: Implications for age and paleoenvironments.
Authors: Okon, O. S., Bolaji, T. A., Ikegwuonu, O. N., Oyebamiji, A. R., & Kolade, O. B.
Discover Geoscience, 3, 24. β’ 2025
Open publicationRare-earth elements geochemistry of the Palaeocene Ewekoro Formation, southwestern Nigeria: Implications for terrigenous inputs, diagenetic alteration, palaeoredox and depositional conditions.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Oyebamiji, A. R., Okon, O. S., Ndukwe, V. A., Ohaeri, O. S., & Akinpelu, R. A.
Carbonates and Evaporites. β’ 2024
Open publicationAssessment of groundwater quality for irrigation suitability: A case study of Khana and Gokana LGAs, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Authors: Nwankwoala, H. O., Okujagu, D. C., Bolaji, T. A., Papazotos, P. G., & Ugbenna, K. G.
Environmental Earth Sciences. β’ 2023
Open publicationEvaluation of corrosion and scaling potentials of oilfield waters in an offshore producing facility, Niger Delta.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Olumayede, E. G., & Ojo, A. M.
Water Science and Technology, 85(12), 3493β3509. β’ 2022
Open publicationGeochemical characterization of the TuronianMaastrichtian bituminous sands in Dahomey Basin, southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Victor-Oji, C. O., & Adedeji, O. A.
Energy, Exploration, and Exploitation. β’ 2022
Open publicationPreliminary geochemical characterization of saline formation water from Miocene reservoirs, offshore, Niger Delta. Heliyon, 7(2), e06281
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Oti, M. N., Onyekonwu, M. O., Bamidele, T., Osuagwu, M., Chiejina, L., & Elendu, P.
Heliyon, 7(2), e06281. β’ 2021
Open publicationSedimentation, depositional environments, and hydrocarbon potential of the Maastrichtian-Paleocene Araromi Formation, eastern Dahomey (Benin) Basin, southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Oluwajana, O. A., Opatola, A. O., Adamolekun, O. J., Ndukwe, O. S., Olawuyi, G. T., Ofiwe, C. U., Bolaji, T. A., Adebambo, B. A., & Oluwajana, O. O.
Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. β’ 2021
Open publicationPalynological age control and paleoenvironments of the Paleogene strata in Eastern Dahomey Basin, southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Ndukwe, O. S., Oyebamiji, A. R., & Ikegwuonu, O. N.
Scientific Reports, 10(1), 8991. β’ 2020
Open publicationBiogenic sulfide production in offshore petroleum reservoirs undergoing waterflooding.
Authors: Bolaji, T. A., Oti, M. N., Abu, G. O., & Onyekonwu, M. O.
Petroleum and Coal, 61(5), 1144β1157. β’ 2019
