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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Prof. Adesoji Matthew Olaniyan
Professor
Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Area of Specialization: Agro Machinery and Agro Processing Engineering
Biography
Professor Adesoji Matthew Olaniyan graduated with B.Eng, M.Eng and PhD in Agricultural Engineering from University of Ilorin, Nigeria in 1991, 1998 and 2006 respectively. Prof. Olaniyan’s principal area of research focuses on agro machinery and agro processing engineering including applying engineering principles to develop techniques, processes, machines, equipment and systems that will add value to agro products and ensure their quality and safety across the food, feed and bio-energy supply chain. His specific areas of research include (but not limited to) the following: (i) Design, Development and Evaluation of Agro Machinery & Implements, Agro Processing Machines & Equipment, and Agro Material Handling Systems & Equipment; (ii) Design, Development and Evaluation of Processes, Machines & Equipment for Bio-Energy Production from Agro Production Wastes & Agro Processing Wastes & Residues; and (iii) Development of Appropriate Technologies for Curbing Post-Harvest Losses & Wastes in Agro Commodities. He joined the service of the University of Ilorin in 1998 as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and rose to the position of a Senior Lecturer in 2009. He was appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Federal University, Oye Ekiti in February, 2014 and rose to the rank of Full Professor in October 1, 2017. Prof. Olaniyan has bagged several awards including the Award for the Best Paper (2007) in the Journal of Food Science and Technology, Mysore, India; Chinese Government Sponsorship (2008) for International Training Programme in Protected Agriculture at International Exchange Centre, Yangling, China; Netherlands Fellowship Programme (2009) for International Training programme in Milk Processing at Practical Training Centre, Onkerk, the Netherlands; and MASHAV Sponsorship (2016) for International Research and Development Courses on Postharvest Physiology, Pathology and Handling of Fresh Commodities, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, Volcani Centre, Israel.
Research Interests
(i) Design, Development and Evaluation of Agro Machinery & Implements, Agro Processing Machines & Equipment, and Agro Material Handling Systems & Equipment; (ii) Design, Development and Evaluation of Processes, Machines & Equipment for Bio-Energy Production from Agro Production Wastes & Agro Processing Wastes & Residues; and (iii) Development of Appropriate Technologies for Curbing Post-Harvest Losses & Wastes in Agro Commodities.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Agricultural Engineering | University of Ilorin | 2006 |
| MEng in Agricultural Engineering | University of Ilorin | 1998 |
| BEng in Agricultural Engineering | University of Ilorin | 1991 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
ournal of Food Science and Technology, Mysore, India
Chinese Government
Netherlands Fellowship Programme
MASHAV Israel
Grants
Haramaya University Research Grant
TETFUND Research Grant
TETFUND Research Grant
TETFUND Research Grant
Scholarship
Federal Government of Nigeria
Membership of Professional Bodies
Peofessional Member
Member
Corporate Member
Corporate Member
Paper Presentation - Local
nternational Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Sustainable Development Goals (SEB-SDG), Landmark Univerisity, Omu Aran, Nigeria
School of Physical Sciences Biennial International Conference tagged SPSBIC 2017, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
nternational Conference on SET: A Driving Force for Sustainable Development (COLENG 2016),Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
3rd International Conference on Engineering Research and Development (ICERD), Benin-City, Nigeria
3rd International Conference on Engineering Research and Development (ICERD), Benin-City, Nigeria
2nd International Conference on Engineering Research and Development (ICERD), Benin-City, Nigeria
2nd International Conference on Engineering Research and Development (ICERD), Benin-City, Nigeria
4th International Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Nigeria
21st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Nigeria
11th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS) of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (Western Chapter), FUOYE, Nigeria
11th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS) of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (Western Chapter), FUOYE, Nigeria
3rd International Engineering Conference (IEC) of the Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
3rd International Engineering Conference (IEC) of the Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
12thCIGR Section VI International Symposium (Postharvest Technology and Bio-process Engineering) held at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
12thCIGR Section VI International Symposium (Postharvest Technology and Bio-process Engineering) held at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
12thInternational Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference (13M 2015) and 1st International Food Operations and Processing Simulation Workshop (FoodOPS 2015), Bergeggi, Italy
12thInternational Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation Multiconference (13M 2015) and 1st International Food Operations and Processing Simulation Workshop (FoodOPS 2015), Bergeggi, Italy
7th CIGR International Technical Symposium and 2nd International Conference on Postharvest Technology and Innovations, Stellenbosch, South Africa
7th CIGR International Technical Symposium and 2nd International Conference on Postharvest Technology and Innovations, Stellenbosch, South Africa
CIGR-AgEng 2012 International Conference of Agricultural Engineering, Valencia, Spain
CIGR-AgEng 2012 International Conference of Agricultural Engineering, Valencia, Spain
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Extraction and Optimization of Shea Butter for Biodiesel Production using a Locally Developed Reactor
Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Combined Mechanical Digester and Screw Press for Crude Palm Oil Extraction from Sterilized Palm Fruits
Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Combined Slicer and Screw Press for Orange Juice Extraction
Modeling of the Optimal Parameters, Improvement, and Performance Evaluation of Melkassa Agricultural Research Center Engine Driven Bean Thresher
Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Longitudinal Axial Flow Wheat Thresher Using Modeling for Grain Loss Prediction and Minimization
Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Tractor-Drawn Raised Bed Seed Drilling Machine for Irrigated Wheat Production
Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Self-Propelled Maize Dehusking cum Shelling Machine
Design, Modeling, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Dehulling Machine
Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Combined Rice Milling and Destoning Machine
Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Hypobaric Cooling System for Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Effects of some Drying Parameters on the Drying Rate and Quality of African Catfish
Design, Construction and Testing of an Hydraulic Press for Groundnut Oil Extraction
The Effects of some Drying Conditions on Drying Rate and Quality Attributes of Okra
Effect of Osmotic Dehydration Pretreatments on Drying Rate and Quality of Red Bell Pepper
The Effects of Pretreatments and Drying Parameters on Drying Rate and Quality of Amaranth
Effect of Osmotic Dehydration Pretreatments and Drying Conditions on Drying Kinetics and Qualities of Onion
Effect of Processing Parameters and Drying Conditions on Drying Kinetics and Qualities of Foam-Mat Dried Tomato Powder
An Investigation of Some Factors that Affect the Performance of a Tent Dryer for Stock Fish Drying
Using Artificial Neural Network Modeling to Predict Postharvest Losses in some Durable Commodities in Delta State, Nigeria
Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Natural Convention Solar Greenhouse Structure for Drying Fruits, Vegetables and Spices
Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Re-Circulatory Evaporative Cooling Structure for the Storage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
An Assessment of Farm Machinery Management System in Metahara Sugar Estate
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Sorghum Thresher
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Common Bean Thresher
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of an Engine-Operated Weeding Machine for Wheat Farm
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of an Onion Grading Machine
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Tractor-Drawn Cultivator with a Pulverizing Attachment
Investigating the Effect of Outgrower Scheme on Sugarcane Production and Outgrowers’ Livelihood with Mechanization Perspective: Case of Wonji Shoa Sugar Factory, Ethiopia
Evaluation and Scaling of Agricultural Mechanization Practices in Smallholder Farming Systems in Hitosa District, Oromiya Region
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Tractor-Drawn Automatic Onion Transplanting Machine
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of an Horizontal Ribbon-Type Animal Feed Mixer
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Mini Tractor-Drawn Multi-Crop Planter
Assessing the Mechanization Level of Improved Enset Ventricosum (Welw) Processing and Its Impact on Women’s Life in SNNPs: Arbaminch Area, Chencha District
Design, Manufacturing and Performance Evaluation of an Electric Motor Operating Livestock Feed Chopping Machine
Status and Challenges of Mechanization in Small Scale Farming System in Haramaya District, Eastern Hararge Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Developing and Applying Computer Programs for Evaluating Field Machinery Management System in Kessem Sugar Estate
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Coffee Size Grading Machine
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Fababean Thresher
Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Sorghum and Maize Stover Crusher for the Preparation of Animal Feed
Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of a Tractor PTO Driven Animal Manure Spreading Machine
Course Teaching
Advanced Processing Techniques for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Analysis and Selection of Agricultural Processing Equipment
Advanced Drying Systems for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Advanced Handling Systems for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Advanced Processing Techniques for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Analysis and Selection of Agricultural Processing Equipment
Advanced Drying Systems for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Advanced Handling Systems for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Advanced Processing Techniques for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Analysis and Selection of Agricultural Processing Equipment
Advanced Drying Systems for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Advanced Handling Systems for Agricultural and Biological Materials
Professional Skill
Design of Agricultural Machinery & Implements; Design of Processing Machines & Equipment
Selected Publications
Performance Evaluation of a Tractor-Drawn Multi-Row Garlic Clove Plante
Authors: Girma, S., Tola, S., Olaniyan, A.M.
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal • 2026
Open publicationBioresource Processing: Challenges and Opportunities to Mitigate Climate Change and Enhance Sustainable and Renewable Energy - A Review
Authors: Ramuhaheli, S., Darla, N., Olaniyan, A.M.
SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering • 2026
Open publicationConceptual Design of a Multi-Crop Inter-Row Cultivator including Development and Performance Evaluation of Prototype
Authors: Shimelis, A., Tola, S. and Olaniyan, A.M.
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal • 2025
Open publicationOptimization of Machine Tractor Outfit - A Case of Disc Plough
Authors: Ghebrekidan BZ, Koroso AW, Olaniyan AM,
Journal of Agriculture and Education Research • 2024
Open publicationGravimetric Characteristics and Friction Parameters of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Ghebrekidan BZ, Olaniyan AM, Koroso AW, Tadesse AG, Anawte DA and Nurgie TL
Turkish Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research (TURKAGER) • 2024
Open publicationesign and Development of a Tractor-Drawn Multi-Row Garlic Planter
Authors: Girma O, Tola S, and Olaniyan AM
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal • 2024
Open publicationEngineering Properties of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Perspective of Physical and frictional Parameters for Threshing Machine Design
Authors: Ghebrekidan BZ, Olaniyan AM, Koroso AW, Tadesse AG, Anawte DA and Nurgie TL
INMATECH Agricultural Engineering • 2024
Open publicationDesign and Development of a Tractor-Drawn Cultivator with a Pulverizing Attachment
Authors: Husen BW and Olaniyan AM
American Journal of Smart Technology and Solutions (AJSTS) • 2024
Open publicationgricultural Mechanization Indicators and Power Requirements of Farming Operations in Ethiopia
Authors: Cherkos BG and Olaniyan AM
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal • 2024
Open publicationOptimization of Melkassa Agricultural Research Centre (MARC) Bean Thresher Parameters using Response Surface Method (RSM)
Authors: Zewdie B, Olaniyan AM, Wako A, Alemu D, and Lema T
INMATECH Agricultural Engineering • 2024
Open publicationDevelopment and Performance Evaluation of a Coffee Cherry Size Grading Machine
Authors: Berhanu, T., Olaniyan, A., & Alemayehu, H.
Turkish Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research • 2024
Open publicationEngineering Properties of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Perspective of Physical and Frictional Parameters
Authors: Zewdie, B., A.M. Olaniyan, A. Wako, D. Alemu, and T. Lema
Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal • 2024
Open publicationDesign and Development of an Engine-Operated Weeding Machine for Wheat Farm
Authors: Woyessa, D., & Olaniyan, A.M.
American Journal of Innovation in Science and Engineering • 2023
Open publicationFabrication and Performance Evaluation of an Engine-Operated Weeding Machine for Wheat Plantation
Authors: Woyessa, D., & Olaniyan, A.M.
American Journal of IR 4.0 and Beyond • 2023
Open publicationDesign and Development of an Engine Driven Onion Grading Machine
Authors: Tafa, W., & Olaniyan, A.M.
American Journal of Food Science and Technology • 2023
Open publicationDesigning and Experimenting a Greenhouse Dryer for Fruits, Vegetables and Spices
Authors: Alabi SO, Olaniyan AM, Satimehin AA and Fayose FT (2023)
ASRIC Journal on Engineering Sciences • 2023
Open publicationEffect of Different Planting Techniques and Weeding on Machine Field Capacity and Yield of a Mixed Cropping Small-Holder Farm
Authors: Fayose, F.; Olaniyan, A.; Alabadan, B.; Fajimi, A.; Ogunleye, K.; Omoju, O. and Ilesanmi, O.
Engineering in Agriculture, Environment and Food • 2022
Effect of Effects of Osmotic Dehydration Pretreatment on Freezing Characteristics and Quality of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Authors: Alabi, K.P.; Olalusi, A.P.; Olaniyan, A.M; Fadeyibi, A. and Gabriel, L.O.
ournal of Food Process Engineering • 2022
Open publicationDevelopment of a Reciprocating Weeding Machine for Cottage Crop Production
Authors: Fayose, F.; Olaniyan, A.; Alabadan, B.; Fajimi, A.; Ogunleye, K.; and Ilesanmi, O.
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2022
Open publicationDesign and Development of a Small-Scale Peanut Roaster
Authors: Olaniyan, A.M.; Karim, R.O. and Eromosele, E.O.
he Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago • 2017
