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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Dele Opadoja
Lecturer I
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Area of Specialization: Energy/Thermofluid option
Biography
Engr. Dr. Opadoja Dele is a Nigerian Mechanical Engineer, academic, researcher, grant consultant, and pastor with over a decade of experience in engineering education, research, and innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Energy/Thermofluid Option) from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria, where he serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Before joining FUOYE, he served at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, as the Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering Technology, providing leadership in academic administration, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
Dr. Opadoja is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), and the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE). His research interests include renewable and sustainable energy systems, biofuels, biodiesel and bioethanol production, nanotechnology-enhanced fuels, engine combustion and performance, biomass conversion, and sustainable engineering solutions. His work focuses on developing cleaner alternative fuels from non-food biomass and agricultural residues.
He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Academic and Grant Writing Domain (AGD), an initiative dedicated to mentoring researchers, strengthening research capacity, promoting scientific writing, and supporting grant acquisition. Through AGD, he has organized several international lecture series featuring renowned scholars and grant experts.
In addition to his academic career, Dr. Opadoja serves as a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). He is passionate about research commercialization, interdisciplinary collaboration, capacity building, and advancing sustainable engineering innovations that contribute to national development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Research Interests
His research interests focus on renewable and sustainable energy systems, biofuels, biodiesel and bioethanol production, nanotechnology applications in fuels, engine performance and combustion analysis, biolubricants, biomass conversion technologies, and energy optimization. His research has contributed to the development of environmentally friendly alternative fuels from non-food biomass and waste resources, with particular emphasis on improving fuel quality through nanotechnology and sustainable engineering practices.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | 2026 |
| MEng | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | 2023 |
| B.Tech | LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA | 2009 |
Professional Qualification
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers
National Association of Technologist in Engineering
Grants
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Membership of Professional Bodies
Reg. Engr.
MNSE
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Paper Presentation - Local
Engineering Conference, Federal University Oye-Ekiti 2021, held between 18th and 19th November, 2021 at the faculty of Engineering. Ikole Campus, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Ospoly Maiden Multy-Disciplinary International Conference 2024. Organized by the Directorate of Research and Publications, Osun State Polytechnic Iree in collaboration with Academic World, United Kingdom. Between Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th June, 2024.
Academic staff union of polytechnics (ASUP) zone c national conferenc, october 27th – 29th 2020
Research and Publications Committee of ASUP, The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.
Proceeding of the 2nd National Conference on Engineering and Technology held in Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria, 3-5 August 2015 (pp.183-190). Iree, Nigeria: Faculty of Engineering, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.
Proceeding of the 2nd National Conference on Engineering and Technology held in Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria, 3-5 August 2015 (pp.152-155). Iree, Nigeria: Faculty of Engineering, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree.
Course Teaching
Ergonomics and Safety Mangement
Heat Transfer
Advance CAD/CAM
Professional Skill
Writing of grant proposals, designing of machines
Selected Publications
Development and construction of coefficient of variation control chart based on percentiles of size biased lomax distribution
Authors: Adegbite, I.O, Opadoja D, Ilugbinyi, Bolaji R
IRASS Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. No 103-108. • 2025
Open publicationComparative analysis of the Physicochemical properties of bioethanol ptoduced from Guinea corn and maize stalks. Adeleke University (AUJET)
Authors: Awotunde O.W, Oyelaran O.A, Bolaji B.O and Opadoja D.
Journal of Engineering andTechnology, Adeleke University (AUJET),Vol 8, No 1, 286-294 (2025) • 2025
Open publicationOptimization of Neem Seed Biodiesel Properties using titanium oxide nanoparticles
Authors: Opadoja D., Oyelaran O.A, Bolaji B.O and Awotunde O.W
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET) • 2025
Open publicationof the effect of Aluminium Oxide on the fuel properties of Bioethanol Derived from Dried Maize Stalks
Authors: Awotunde, O.W., Faluyi M.O., Opadoja, D., Oyelaran, A.O., Bolaji, B.O., Opadoja C.O.
(AUJET), Vol 7, No 2112-121. • 2024
Open publicationEnhancement of fuel properties of bodiesel from ackee seeds usingTitanium Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Opadoja D, Ola B.O., Awotunde O.W., Oyelaran A.O., Bolaji B.O., and Opadoja C.O.
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Vol 7, No 2, 104-11. • 2024
Open publicationPhysicochemical Properties of Bioethanol Produced from mixture of Maize and Guineacorn Stalks Using Fermenting Catalyst
Authors: Awotunde, O.W., Opadoja, D., Adeleke A.E., and Faluyi M.O
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Vol 6, No 2. • 2023
Open publicationPhysico-Chemical Properties of Mixed Maize and Guinea Corn Stalk for Bioethanol Production
Authors: Awotunde, O.W, Adeleke, A.E., Opadoja, D. and Oyelaran, O.A
Journal of Engineering andTechnology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Volume 5, issue 2. • 2022
Open publicationEffect of Strontium on Mechanical Properties Recycled Aluminum Alloys
Authors: Faluyi M.O, Opadoja Dele, Ponle, E.A, Oyeniyi, K.B
International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM). Volume 4, Issue 6 June 2022, pp: 312-320 • 2022
Open publicationCharacterization of fuel properties of biodiesel from Ackee and Neem seeds.
Authors: Opadoja, D., Adeleke, A.E., Awotunde, O.W. and Faluyi M.O
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University (AUJET), Volume 5, issue1 • 2022
Open publicationAnalysis of physicochemical properties of biodiesel from the mixture of Ackee and Neem seeds
Authors: Opadoja, D., Adeleke, A.E., Awotunde, O.W. and Oyelaran, O.A
Equity Journal of Science and Technology (EQUIJOST), 9(1): 8-12. • 2022
Open publicationDesign and Fabrication of Soya Milk Extracting Machine
Authors: Opadoja Dele, Faluyi Olufemi, and Adedoyin, R.A
International journal of engineering research and technology,In IJERT, Volume 8, Issue 9 • 2019
Open publicationDesign and Fabrication of Porridge and Yam Flour Mixing Machine
Authors: Opadoja Dele and Faluyi Olufemi
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Environmental Technology (IJOSEET), 3(7): 47-54 • 2018
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
