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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Oluwole Daniel ADIGUN
Senior Lecturer
Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Area of Specialization: Nanotechnology, Material Science
Biography
Dr. (Engr.) Oluwole Daniel ADIGUN is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, where he has served since 2011.
He began his professional career as a Trainee Engineer at a Ceramic Company in Suleja, Niger State in 2006.
Dr. Adigun obtained his B.Eng from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, an M.Sc in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a PhD from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is a COREN registered Engineer and was a Guest Research Fellow at TU Darmstadt, Germany.
He is committed to teaching, research, and mentoring future engineers.
Research Interests
Functional and Smart Materials, Optoelectronic Sensors, Advanced Characterization, Sustainable Process Design, Energy Systems, and Structural Integrity
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BEng | Federal Universitry of Technology, Akure | 2027 |
| MEng | Federal Universitry of Technology, Akure | 2015 |
| MSc | University of Sheffield, England | 2016 |
| PhD | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife | 2024 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
National Youth Service Corps
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Federal University Oye Ekiti
Grants
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Scholarship
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Ondo State Scholarship Board
Prizes
₦100,000 accompanying the NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) State Merit Award issued by the then State Governor, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON
Membership of Professional Bodies
Engineer
Paper Presentation - Local
3rd Biennial African Scientific Integration Network (AScIN) Conference, 25th – 29th July, 2022, Center for Energy Research & Development, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
3rd Biennial African Scientific Integration Network (AScIN) Conference, 25th – 29th July, 2022, Center for Energy Research & Development, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Proceedings of 35th Nigeria Metallurgical Society (MNS) Conference (ILORIN 2019), 30th October – 3rd November, 2019. University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Paper Presentation - International
2016- Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit & Exhibition. 06 - 10 November 2016, Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa, Hainan-Island China.
Selected Publications
Mechanistic insights into graphitic carbon-induced devitrification suppression in polymer-derived SiCN/C nanocomposites for extreme temperature applications
Authors: Adigun, O. D., Daniyan, A. A., Umoru, L. E., & Ionescu, E.
Ceramics International • 2026
Open publicationFracture toughness of duplex CrN/DLC and nano-multilayer DLC-W deposited on valve tappet via hybrid PVD and PECVD
Authors: Kolawole, F. O., Kolawole, S. K., Bello, S. A., Yakubu, S., Adigun, O. D., Owa, A. F., Umunakwe, R., Adebayo, A. O., & Madueke, C. I.
Sādhanā • 2024
Open publicationEffects of different electrolytes on the structure and yield of graphene oxide produced via electrochemical exfoliation
Authors: Adigun, O. D., Umoru, L. E., & Iwatan, T. N.
Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences • 2023
Open publicationStructure and Electrical Properties of Carbon-Rich Polymer Derived Silicon Carbonitride (SiCN)
Authors: Adigun, O. D., Ricohermoso, E. III., Daniyan, A. A., Umoru, L. E., & Ionescu, E.
Ceramics • 2022
Open publicationEffect of stirring on solid solution hardening
Authors: Adigun, O. D., Oni, A., Obadele, B. A., Olusunle, S. O., Abegunde, I. E., & Omonubi, K. B.
Materials Today: Proceedings • 2021
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