Engr. James Olaoye Akinyoola photograph
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile

Engr. James Olaoye Akinyoola

Lecturer I

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Area of Specialization: Mechanical Automation, Energy Engineering, CAD-CAM-CIM-CAPP & Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)

Biography

Engr. James Olaoye Akinyoola was born in ilesa, Osun state but of Okemesi – Ekiti origin in Ekiti state.
He graduated from the famous Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He obtained Postgraduate Diploma (PGD.) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA), Ondo State Nigeria before proceeding to the London South Bank University, (LSBU) United Kingdom for the Master Degree in Energy.
Afe Babalola University tagged him utility Engineering Staff with both classroom training and field engineering practice. He joined Federal University, Oye-Ekiti as a Lecturer to continue his passion in Academic and Research Engineer after spending close to 20 years of field Engineering Practice.

Aside the new responsibility of being a member of FUOYE Energy HUB innovation, He is also a registered and certified member of so many Professional bodies at both Nigeria and International levels amongst which include; COREN, ASME, CIBSE, MEI, NSE, IAEng and Computer Professional having participated in the Advanced Management Programme in the Cybersecurity for Top Executives.
He was once awarded the best non-teaching staff at ABUAD in 2010 and as well as a most outstanding NYSC participant in 2004 in Kano State, Nigeria. He was recently confirmed with a prestigious honorary award of Doctor of philosophy (PhD) Degree in project management from DOXA Institute, Kaduna, an
affiliate of the Cornerstone University, Israel/USA and International Council for Higher Education Zurich, Switzerland.

Research Interests

His Research interests are in the areas of refrigeration and air-conditioning system, sustainable energy and the environment, Hybrid Energy Systems, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM).
He currently studies an in-depth topology and anatomy of renewable energy output from the Hydro Power, Solar and Biogas perspective at the PhD. Level in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Federal University Oye – Ekiti.

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
Master of Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering (MSc)London South Bank University (LSBU), United Kingdom2016/2017
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mechanical Engineering.FederalUniversity of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State2010/2013
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical/Refridgeration/ Air-Conditioning EngineeringFederal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti(FPA), Ekiti State2003/2004
Doctor of Philosophy, (PhD in Mechanical Eng’g in view)Federal University Oye Ekiti, (FUOYE) Ekiti Statein View

Professional Qualification

ENGR. Β· 2018

COREN

Awards

Honorary award of Doctor of philosophy (PhD) Degree in Project Management Β· 2023

DOXA Institute, Kaduna, an affiliate of the Cornerstone University, Israel/USA and International Council for Higher Education Zurich, Switzerland. He became the first set of

Prizes

First Recipient of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, ABUAD Most Outstanding Non- Academic Staff Award Β· 2010

Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State

Membership of Professional Bodies

Csrum Study International Certifying body Β· 2024

Registered Member

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE:050811) Β· 2016

Registered Member

Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) UK Β· 2016

Registered Graduate Member

Energy Institute, (EI: 0064787) UNITED KINGDOM Β· 2016

Registered Member

Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria(COREN): R43877 Β· 2018

Registered Member

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE: 80303577), UK Β· 2016

Registered Member

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE:4563056) NETHERLAND Β· 2015

Registered Member

Nigerian Society of Engineers, (NSE:35439) NIGERIA Β· 2015

Registered Corporate Member

Course Teaching

MEE 305 Β· 2025/2026

Computer Aided Design I

MEE 509 Β· 2025/2026

Advanced CAD/CAM

MEE 306 Β· 2025/2026

Computer Aided Design II (Introduction to CADCAM

MEE/ENG 102 Β· 2025/2026

Engineering Graphics and Solid Modelling

MEE 514 Β· 2025/2026

Artificial Neural Networks, ANNs

Professional Skill

A+ Computer Repair Training

July 29th -August 2nd, 2013 by CES industries,

Lab View Core I & II

Organized by the National Instruments t/a NI Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

N+Computer Networking

GTRAINEA

Custom Fields

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE, WORKS & SERVICES, ABUAD MULTI-SYSTEM HOSPITAL, Jun 2018 – Feb 2020

Headed Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Civil engineering services for Two (2) Years

ABUAD SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST/ASSISTING LECTURER IN MECHANICAL & MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING, ABUAD

Handled more than twelve (12) courses between year 2012 and 2020 in college of Engineering.

ABUAD Hydro Power Plant Scheme.

Participated Team Member, Detail Projects Report (DPR) for the proposed construction of Afe Babalola University Hydro Power Plant Scheme.

The Proposed Benevolent University, Ikoro Ekiti, Ekiti State,

Participated Planning Team Member

7 Star Global Institute (A SUBSIDIARY OF 7-STAR GLOBAL AIRLINE, Lagos Campus, Nigeria.

Participated Team Member on the Production of Functional Physical Master Plan for the taking off

National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Campus

Participated Team Member on the Environmental Social Management Plan & Environmental Impact Assessment for the Campus in 2021

Proposed University of Professional Studies, (UNIPRO), Igbajo Jesa, Osun State, Nigeria

Assumed the position as the First Volunteered Principal Engineer/Consultant in 2021

Selected Publications

Performance Evaluation of a Power Rotary Slicing Machine

Authors: Adefidipe, E.R., Oladebeye, D.H. and Omeiza, M.B. and AKINYOOLA, J.O.

International Journal of Emerging Science and Engineering β€’ 2024

Open publication

Drying Kinetic of Oven and Cabinet Dried Red Date Fruit

Authors: Abodunrin, D.O., Olabinjo, O.O., Adefidipe, E.R., Oladebeye, D.H. and AKINYOOLA, J.O

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) β€’ 2022

Open publication

Optimization Finite Element Analysis of 3D Spur Gears of Steel and Cast-Iron Reinforced Angles

Authors: AKINYOOLA, J.O., Elemure, I.E., Oshin, E.A. and Adebanwo, T.V.,

nternational Journal of Emerging Science and Engineering. β€’ 2019

Open publication

Energy Systems Management of Low Impact Manufacturing of Milk

Authors: Adetayo, E.I., Samuel, O.O. Gabriel, G.O., and AKINYOOLA, J.O.

IEE, International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends β€’ 2019

Open publication

Development of an autonomous mobile plant irrigation robot for semi structured environment

Authors: Adeodu, A.O., Bodunde, O.P., Daniyan, I.A., Omitola, O.O. AKINYOOLA, J.O., and Adie,U.C.

Procedia Manufacturing, β€’ 2019

Open publication

Continuous disruptive carbon emission: our downfall

Authors: Oluwole K., Bowoto, F.T., Omigbodun, P.A., Ifeoluwa E. and AKINYOOLA, J.O.

International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology – IJETT β€’ 2019

Open publication

Architectural design and performance evaluation of a ZigBee technology based adaptive sprinkler irrigation robot

Authors: Bodunde, O.P., Adie, U.C., Ikumapayi, O.M., AKINYOOLA, J.O. and Aderoba, A.A.

Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, β€’ 2019

Open publication

Neutron Activation Analysis (Naa) Of Quality Of Tellus 68 Lubricating Oil For Effective Cooling Of Turbo Generators

Authors: Adaramola, B.A., Enaburekhan, J.S., Rominiyi O.l and AKINYOOLA J.O.,

ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD) β€’ 2018

Open publication

Performance Analysis of Tellus 68 Lubricating Oil on Hydro Power Turbo Generator

Authors: Adaramola, B.A., Rominiyi O.L., Afolabi, S.O. and AKINYOOLA, J.O.

International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, IJETT β€’ 2017

Open publication

Ergonomics Aspect of Occupational Hazard in the Data Processing in a Typical University Medical Centre

Authors: AKINYOOLA, J.O., Rominiyi, O.L., Afolabi, S.O., Adaramola, B.A. and Ikumapayi O.M.,

International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT β€’ 2017

Open publication

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