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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Prof. Bayode Julius Olorunfemi
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Area of Specialization: Industrial and Production Engineering, Ergonomics, Product Development and Engineering Management
Biography
Prof. Engr. Bayode Julius Olorunfemi, born in 1968 in Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria, is a Professor of Production Engineering with extensive experience in engineering, academia, and public service. He earned a B.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering (1991), an M.Eng. in Production and Industrial Engineering (1998), and a Ph.D. in Production Engineering (2014). A COREN-registered engineer, he is a member of several professional engineering bodies, including NSE, NIAE, SAISE, and IAENG.
He began his career with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in 1993, where he supervised major engineering projects and rose to the position of Assistant Director (Engineering) before transferring to the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) in 2015. He attained the rank of Professor in 2025 and has over 11 years of university teaching and administrative experience, including serving as Head of Department at both FUOYE and Wigwe University (on sabbatical).
Prof. Olorunfemi has published over 80 scholarly articles and has supervised numerous undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. students. His research interests include computer-aided management, industrial and production engineering, and ergonomics. Beyond academia, he is an ordained Pastor in Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide and is married with children.
Research Interests
Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Engineering Management, Ergonomics, and Agro-mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Production Engineering | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun- State | 2014 |
| Master of Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering | Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger - State | 1998 |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Agricultural Engineering | Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo - State | 1991 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
National Association of Mechanical Engineering Students, FUOYE
Membership of Professional Bodies
Corporate membership R. 26,582
Corporate Member, Membership No 24298
Member, Membership No 20180419001
Member, Membership No 213791
Paper Presentation - Local
Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State
Paper Presentation - International
World Engineering Education Forum/Global Engineering Deans Council
2nd International Congress of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture- Food Science and Technology
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Development of an Energy Efficient Condensing Unit for a Room Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating System Using an Eco-Friendly Refrigerant
Performance Evaluation of Hybrid MQL-Brass Nano- Fluid Coolant on AiSi 304 SS for Efficient Machining Operation
Empirical study of integrated Lean six sigma for enhancing efficiency base controllable cost factor in manufacturing operations
Effects Of Hybridized Walnut And Cashew Nut Shells Particulates Filler In Epoxy Resin Bonded Brake Pad Composites
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Development and Performance Evaluation of a 2-way Feeder Potato Slicer Machine
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Sieving Machine for Cassava flour Process Plant
Modeling of Facility Layout Improvement and Break- even Point Forecast for Poultry Feed Production
Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Arc- welding Parametric Influence on Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Metals.
Development of Sustainable Ceiling Board from Palm- kernel shell and Plastic wastes.
Development of Cassava Chip dryer
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Evaluation of Ergonomics Suitability of Bus seats in Free Transport Facility for Secondary School Pupils operated by Ondo State
Development of an Automated Gas Level Monitoring and Leakage Alert System
Development of a multi- purpose coconut shredding machine
Design and Development of a (5 in 1) Multi-Lug Nuts Remover and Tightener
Development of automated Fish smoking Kiln
Design and construction of fuel tank system using an automated digital fuel level indicator waterproof ultrasonic sensor) with gsm notification
Computer-aided manufacturing of a one ton metal silo
Determination of the flammability and global warming potential of LPG and r134a refrigerant mixtures
Course Teaching
Workshop Technology 1
Manufacturing Technology
Engineering Management
Workshop Technology 3
Ergonomics and Safety Management
Production engineering
Professional Skill
It is the process of applying specific skills, tools, and techniques to plan, execute, and monitor work.
the process of exchanging information, ideas, and emotions so that the message is received and understood
Dissecting an issue logically and evaluating different solutions based on feasibility and risk.
Selected Publications
Development and Performance Evaluation of an Improved Waste Plastic Shredding Machine
Authors: Olorunfemi, B.J., Oginni, O.T., Osasona, A.P., Kayode, S.E., Obisesan, O.M., Olumilua, A.E. and Adu, G.O
UNIABUJA Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2025
Open publicationInvestigating the Performance and Combustion Characteristics of Composite Bio-coal Briquette
Authors: Oyelaran, O.A., Olorunfemi, B.J., Sanusi, O.M., Fagbemigun, A.O., Balogun, O.A
Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures (JMES) • 2018
Open publicationEnhancing the Heating Properties of Agricultural Waste Briquettes
Authors: Oyelaran, O.A., Olorunfemi, B.J., Sanusi, O.M., Fagbemigun, A.O., Balogun, O.A.
Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies • 2018
Open publicationMalaria and Agriculture: Evidence of relationship and Labour/Income loss among rural rice-farming households in Nigeria
Authors: Awoniyi, S.O., Apata, T.G., Igbalajobi, O.A., Fakayode, S., Sanusi, R., Olorunfemi, B.J. and Ogunjimi, S.
Research on Crops Journal • 2018
Open publicationCan Social Assistance Programmes Stimulate Fairness of Access to Agricultural Inputs Acquisition and Reduce Poverty Among Small-Scale Farmers in Southwestern Nigeria?
Authors: Apata, T.G., Oladapo, M., Ogunjimi, S., Fakayode, S., Anugwo, S., Olorunfemi, B.J. and Awoniyi, S.O.
Research on Crops Journal • 2018
Open publicationComputer-aided Method: An Improved Procedure for Assessing Weight Loss in Stored Grains
Authors: Olorunfemi, B.J. and Kayode, S.E.
International Journal of Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering (AASCIT) • 2018
Open publicationDevelopment of a Permeable Meter for Mould Industries using Locally Sourced Materials
Authors: Olorunfemi, B.J., Adeyemi, H.O., Kayode, S.E, Osasona, A.P. and Adejuyigbe, S.B.
ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development • 2018
Open publicationCasting and Performance Evaluation of Pump Impeller and Housing using Local Raw Materials
Authors: Olorunfemi, B.J., Adejuyigbe, S.B. and Adekunle, A.A.
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2018
Open publicationDetermination of Engineering Properties of Some Nigerian Local Grain Crops
Authors: Kayode, S.E., Olorunfemi, B.J. and Soyoye, B.O.
International Journal of Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering • 2018
Open publicationEnhanced Proactive Planning Approach: a Crucial to an Improved Workers’ Safety in Western Nigeria Small Scale Industry
Authors: Adeyemi, H.O., Akinyemi, O.O., Musa, A.I. and Olorunfemi, B.J
Transaction of the VSB – Technica University of Ostrava • 2016
Open publicationCorrosion of Nst60mn and Nst50 Steels Electroplated with Copper in Selected Water Environments
Authors: Ajibola, O.O., Komolafe, D. and Olorunfemi, B.J.
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2016
Open publicationModeling Sand-Shoveling Related Pain Risk with Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Adeyemi, H.O., Ismaila, S.O., Adekunle, A.A., Akinyemi, O.O. and Olorunfemi, B.J
Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology • 2016
Open publicationDevelopment of Computer Aided Design Software for Expert Systems in Welding.
Authors: Adekunle, A.A., Adekunle, O.R., Olorunfemi, B.J. and Ogbeide, S.O.
Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences • 2016
Open publicationComputer-aided Grain Aeration Management: An Antidote to Grain Deterioration in Metal Silo
Authors: Olorunfemi, B.J., Adekunle, A.A. and Adejuyigbe, S.B.
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2016
Open publicationDevelopment of Software for Car Tracking Device
Authors: Adekunle, A.A., Adejuyigbe, S.B., Olorunfemi B.J., Adeyemi, H.O. and Akinruli, F.
American Journal of Science and Technology • 2015
Open publicationDevelopment of CAD Software for Mechanical Chains Design
Authors: Adekunle, A.A., Adejuyigbe, S.B. and Olorunfemi, B.J
Development of CAD Software fJournal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences • 2015
Open publicationDevelopment of Computer Aided Management for Grain Reception at Grain Storage Silo in Nigeria
Authors: Olorunfemi, B.J., Adejuyigbe, S.B. and Adekunle, A.A
International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS) • 2015
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
