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Dr. Samuel Ojo Ajayi
Lecturer I
Department of Soil Science and Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Pedology, Soil Survey, Land Evaluation, Land Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Remote Sensing, Land Use Planning, and Soil Mapping.
Biography
Dr. Samuel O. Ajayi is a Soil Conservationist with a strong academic and research background in Pedology, Soil Survey, Land Evaluation, Land Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Remote Sensing, Land Use Planning, and Soil Mapping. His research focuses on sustainable land management, soil resource assessment, soil fertility evaluation, digital soil mapping, and the application of geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and agricultural development.
He has extensive experience in soil characterization, land capability and suitability evaluation, soil classification, and environmental assessment. His work integrates field investigations, laboratory analyses, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing techniques to support evidence-based land-use planning and natural resource management. His research interests include soil conservation, carbon sequestration, land degradation assessment, and the sustainable management of tropical soils to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental resilience.
Research Interests
Sustainable land management, soil resource assessment, soil fertility evaluation, digital soil mapping, and the application of geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and agricultural development.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture | Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti | 2015 |
| Master of Agriculture Technology | Federal University of Technology Akure | 2018 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Soil Science and Land Resources Management) | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | 2024 |
Scholarship
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Paper Presentation - International
Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Faculty of Agriculture International Conference/Nigeria
Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Faculty of Agriculture Conference/NIGERIA
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Status and Distribution of Micronutrients in Yam Farm in Ikole- Ekiti.
Assessment of a Wetland for Irrigation in Ikole Ekiti
Land Capability and Fertility Capability 2023 Classification of Two Wetland Soils in Ekiti State.
Parametric and Non-Parametric Land Capability 2024 Classification of Soils in a Toposequence
Variability Studies of Soils Developed on Schist in a Toposequence
Correlation Between Silt to Clay Ratio and Soil Fertility in Weathered Soils
Investigation of Profile Distribution of Crystalline And Amorphous Sesquioxides in a Weathered Soils
Determining Soil Chronosequence Using Sesquioxides Accumulation in Weathered Profile
Course Teaching
Remote Sensing and Landuse Planning
Introduction to Soil Education
Principle and Management of Tropical Soils
Soil Survey and Classification
Selected Publications
Land Evaluation and Management of Two Wetland Soils for Rice Production in Nigeria
Authors: Amoloja Olabode Joseph, Fasina Abayomi Sunday, Babalola Temitope Seun, Ajayi Samuel Ojo, Ogunleye Kayode Samuel, Ilori Augustus Oludotun.
African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science (AJAFS) • 2026
Open publicationSpatial Capability Classification and Land Evaluation Studies for Rice Production on Selected Wetland Soils in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi Samuel Ojo, Fasina Sunday Abayomi, Babalola Temitope Seun, Ilori Augustus Oludotun, Fakorede Bolaji Martins.
African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science • 2025
Open publicationSPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN WETLAND SOIL HORIZONS OF EKITI STATE, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Authors: Samuel Ojo Ajayi, Abayomi Fasina, Temitope Babalola, Bolaji Fakorede, O. Amoloja
Open Journal of Agricultural Science • 2025
Open publicationInfluence of iron and manganese forms on pedogenesis in residual soils of the Savanna ecosystem
Authors: FAKOREDE B. M., BABALOLA T. S., AJAYI S. O. AND FASINA A. S.
Research on Crops • 2025
Open publicationThe Transformation From Agronomic Experiment to Practical Advice For Farmers: A Case Study with Maize in the Southern Guinea Savannah Region of Nigeria
Authors: Temitope Seun Babalola, Oluwadamilola Fasina, Olubunmi Samuel Shittu, Samuel Ojo Ajayi, Augustus Oludotun Akinmayowa Ilori
AGRIS on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics • 2025
Open publicationAssessment of Nutrients Mineralization in Degraded Soil Amended With Coal
Authors: Augustus Ilori, Shittu Olubunmi Samuel, Tolulope Akande, Amoloja Olabode, Samuel Ojo Ajayi, Ilo Saheed Adebola, Akindahunsi A.O., Saleeman S.O.
Applied Tropical Agriculture • 2024
Open publicationSoil Carbon Sequestration in Different Land Use Types
Authors: Temitope Babalola, Omoju, O.J., Abayomi Fasina, Samuel Ojo Ajayi
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science • 2024
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
