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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Adebayo Felix Owa
Reader / Associate Professor
Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Area of Specialization: Materials Engineering
Biography
Owa Adebayo Felix is an Associate Professor in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, an M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, and a B.Eng. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, where he was the Best Graduating Student in 1995. He is a Registered Engineer with COREN, and also certified in Artificial Intelligence by the National Open University.
With over 19 years of academic experience, He was also a TETFUND Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
His research focuses on bio-composites, corrosion, tribology, and sustainable materials. He has authored over 30 journal papers, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He is a member of MSN, IAENG, COREN, and NAAIP.
Research Interests
Synthesis and Characterisation of Bio-Materials, Advanced Materials, and Nano Materials from Renewable Resources.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D in Materials Engineering | Federal University of Technology Akure | 2017 |
| M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering | Federal University of Technology Akure | 2008 |
| B.Eng in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering | Federal University of Technology Akure | 1995 |
Professional Qualification
Prizes
Federal University of Technology Akure
Membership of Professional Bodies
Corporate Member/ R 20,807
Professional Member/ P0294
Member/ Member no: 113240
Chartered Member/ Charter no: 842
Paper Presentation - Local
3rd International Engineering Conference (03-IEC-24), Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
Lead-Zinc conference Pb-Zn 2015 on modern processes and future development, Dusseldorf, Germany
2nd International conference on research and development, Universite Nationale du Benin
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Fabrication of High Temperature Al2O3 Matrix Composites Produced from the Southwestern Nigeria Kaolin Deposit Using Developed Extractor and Sintering Furnace
Development of Nickel Modified High-Entropy Diboride Composite Ceramic at Elevated Temperatures
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Development and Characterization of Odogi Clay/ Epoxy Nanocomposites for Electronic Packaging.
Development and characterization of Bio-compactible Mg- 0.5Ca-x(x=0.6, 0.9, 1.2)Mn Alloys Suitable for Orthopedic Implants
Casting and Characterization of High-Performance Multicomponent Superalloy from E-waste Scraps
Dry and Wet Wear Behaviour of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Nickel Aluminide in Chlorine Environment.
Modelling of the Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Waste Glass Powder/Rice Husk/Calcined Egg Shell Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Course Teaching
Engineering Metallurgy
Foundry Technology
Physical Metallurgy II
Powder Metallurgy
Chemical and Electrochemical processing of Minerals
Wood Products Engineering
Advanced Mechanical Metallurgy
Nano-Technology and Nano-Engineered Materials
Selected Publications
Hardness and Tribological Behavior of Crab Shell Particles Reinforced Aluminum 6063 Composites
Authors: Adebayo Felix Owa, Takalani Madzivhandila, Peter Apata Olubambi, Hammed Amokun, Ogunje Walter
Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy • 2026
Open publicationInfluence of the Addition of Strontium on Eutectic Aluminium Alloys
Authors: Adebayo Felix Owa, Takalani Madzivhandila, Peter Apata Olubambi
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering • 2026
Open publicationSurface Engineering of Carbon Nanotubes Towards the Improvement of Flame Retardant of Polymer Nanocomposites
Authors: Funsho Olaitan Kolawole, Ibiwumi Damaris Kolawole, Shedrach Yakubu, Chioma Ifeyinwa Madueke, Aduramigba Toluwani Ayeni, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Shola Kolade Kolawole, Ayowole Oluwaseyi Elugbaju, Olapade Olumide, Olawale Samson Kolade and Adebayo Felix Owa
Polymer Nanocomposites • 2025
Open publicationStatistical Models for Predicting Wear and Friction Coefficient of Valve Tappet Using ANOVA.
Authors: Funsho Olaitan Kolawolea, Aduramigba Toluwani Ayeni, Shola Kolade Kolawole, Olawale Samson Kolade, Adebayo Felix Owa
Tribology in Industry • 2024
Open publicationEnhancing Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 6063 with Crab Shell Particle Reinforcement
Authors: Adebayo Felix Owa, Peter Apata Olubambi
Discover Applied Sciences • 2024
Open publicationDevelopment and Structural Evaluation of Dog Bone Particle Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Biomedical Applications
Authors: Adebayo Felix Owa and Peter Apata Olubambi
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering • 2024
Open publicationThermal and Chemical Performance Evaluation of Thevetia peruviana Oil-Based Composites Reinforced with Short Sisal Fibers
Authors: Owa, A.F., Adesina, F., Bodede, O.R., Adebayo, A.O., Olupona, M.D., Elijah, T.F. and Kolade, O.S
UNIOSUN Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences • 2023
Open publicationThevetia Peruviana Oil-Based Composites Reinforced with Short Sisal Fibers: Fabrication and Properties.
Authors: Adebayo Felix Owa, Isiaka Oluwole Oladele, Adeolu Adesoji Adediran, Joseph Ajibade Omotoyinbo
Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy • 2021
Open publicationDevelopment of new polymers from Thevetia peruviana oil
Authors: . A.F. Owa, I.O. Oladele, A.A. Adediran, J.A. Omotoyinbo
International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa • 2020
Open publicationInfluence of designated properties on the characteristics of dombeya buettneri fiber/graphite hybrid reinforced polypropylene composites
Authors: I. O. Oladele, M. O.Oladejo, A. A. Adediran, B. A. Makinde‑Isola, A. F. Owa & E. T. Akinlabi
Scientific Reports • 2020
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