Prof. I.A.Bello is a Professor of Physical Chemistry and his current research activityis in the studyof the Dyes Syntheses, Applications, their Thermodynamics and Kinetics as well as Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Materials.He was the Head, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, LAUTECH(2010 to 2012), the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences (2008 to 2010) and a Member of the University Senate since 2010.He is a member of several professional bodies including Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) and Science Association of Nigeria (SAN).
1 Thesis/Dissertation
Ph.D. (December 2004): Studies of the Equilibrium Exhaustion of an Acid Dye on Chemically modified Nylon 6 and Wool Woven Fabric.
M.Sc. (January 1988): Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Material from Mahogany Sawdust.
B.Sc. (July 1983) : Alternatives to Chlorine in the Disinfections of Water.
2. Books / Monographs
Bello I.A., and Bello, O.S. (2008) Elements of Physical Chemistry ISBN 975 2907 032
3. (a) Journal Articles:
1. Bello, K.A. and Bello, I.A. (1997). Some Observations on the Visible Absorption Spectra and Stability Properties of the Silicon Phthalocynine System. Dyes and Pigments,35(3): 261- 267.
2. Bello, I.A., Peters, O. A ., Nkeonye , P. O. and Sunmonu O.K. (2002). Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies of an acid dye on modified nylon 6 fabric. Science Forum, 5(2): 309-316.
3. Bello, I..A., Peters, O.A., Nkeonye, O.P., Sunmonu, O.K. and Abdulraheem, A.M.O. (2005). The effect of alkyl group chain length on the Standard Affinities of an Acid dye on Nylon 6-Fibre. Nigeria Journal of Scientific Research, 5(1): 346-352.
4. Olajire, A.A ., Bello, I.A., Ajanaku, K. O. and Abdul-Hammed, M.. (2007). Kinetics of biosynthesis in tomato fruits. Physical Chemistry: An India Journal, 2(1): 1- 8.
5. Amuda, O.S., Giwa, A.A. and Bello, I.A. (2007). Removal of Heavy Metal from Industrial wastewater using modified activated coconut shell carbon. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 36(2): 174-181.
6. Bello, I.A., Oladipo Oke, Abdulraheem, A.M.O. and Ibrahim A.O. (2007). Levels of Cadmium, Lead and Zinc introduced as contaminants into foodstuffs during processing. Science focus,12(2): 1-5.
7. Adebayo, G.B., Adekola, F.A. ,Olatunji, G.A. and Bello, I.A. (2010). Some thermodynamic parameters of two Indigenous mineral dyes applied on wool material. Bulletin ofPure and Applied science, 29(2): 1-24.
8. Bello, I.A., Giwa A.A., Bello, O.S., Oladipo, M.A. and Amuda O.S. (2009). Study of pyrolysis of lignocellulosic material from mahogany at low temperature and pressure. Science focus, 14(2): 146 - 154.
9. Abdul-Hammed, M.., Bello, I.A. and Olajire, A. A. (2009). Comparison of biochemical and physiological properties of Nigerian tomato fruit under different conditions. African Journal of Food, Agriculture Nutrition and Development, 9(9): 1859-1877.
10. Bello, I. A., K.A. Bello, Peters O. A. and O. S. Bello (2009). Synthesis, spectroscopic, thermodynamic and dyeing properties of disperse dyes derieved from 2-Amino-4-trifluoromethylbenzothiazole. Science Report and Opinion, 1(5): 58-66.
11. Bello, I.A., Bello, K.A. Peters, A.O., Giwa, A.A., Yakubu, M.K. and O.S. Bello, (2009).Acetylation of some Azo Dyes and its effects on the thermodynamic parameters, colour andfading values on nylon 6,6 and wool fabric. Science Report and Opinion, 2(6): 12-17.
12. Onifade, T.B., Akande, F.B., Idowu, D.O. and Bello, I.A. (2012). Desorption Isotherms for Local Variety of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon lycopersicum). International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, 8(3): 273-277.
13. Bello, O.S., Bello, I.A. and Adegoke, K.A. (2013). Adsorption of Dyes using different types of sand: A Review. South African Journal of Chemistry, 66: 117-129.
14. Olabemiwo, O. M., Adelowo, O.O., Tella, A.C., and Bello, I.A. (2013) Preliminary Study on Bio-desulphurization of Nigerian Natural Bitumen. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences IJBAS-IJENS,13(3): 79-86.
15. Abdul-Hammed, M., Bello, I.A. and Oladoye, S.O. (2013). Simultaneous spectrophotometric determination of lycopene and beta-carotene concentrations in carotenoid mixtures of the extract of tomatoes, papaya and orange juice. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ser. B: Biol. Sci. 56 (2) 90-97.
16. Giwa, A.A., Olajire, A.A., Oladipo, M.A., Bello, M.O. and Bello, I.A. (2013). Adsorption of Ternary metal system onto the sawdust of locust bean tree (Parkiabiglobosa):Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies”. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 4(6): 1275-1296.
17. Semire, B., and Bello, I.A. (2013). Density Functional Theory (DFT) Study on Structure and Electronic Properties of Disperse Dyes Derived from 2-Amino-4-trifluoro methyl benzothiazole and N-N- Alkylanilines. International Journal of Applied Chemistry, 9(2): 151-163.
18. Bello, I.A. and Semire, B. (2013). Theoretical Study on Structural and ElectronicProperties of4-[(E)-[4-(trifloromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl]naphthalen-1-oland1-[(E)-[4-(trifloromethyl)-1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl]naphthalen-2-ol using Density Functional Theory (DFT). International Journal of Physical Sciences,8,29,1494-1505
19. Bello, I.A., Oladipo, M.A., Giwa, A.A. and Adeoye, D.O. (2013) “Adsorptive Removal of Phenolics from wastewater : A Review. International Journal of Basics and Applied Science. 2(1): 79-90.
20. Giwa. A.A., Bello, I.A. and Olajire, A.A. (2013). Removal of Basic Dye From AqueousSolution by Adsorption on Melon Husk in Binary and Ternary Systems. Chemical and Process Engineering Research,13(1): 51-68.
21. Bello, I.A., Giwa, A.A., Aderinto, S.O. and Olabintan, A. (2013). Effect of position ofSubstituents on the Exhaustion and Thermodynamic Parameters of 6 monoazo acid and Disperse Dyes on Nylon 6. Chemistry and Material Research, 3(9): 6-11.
22. Olajire, A.A., Giwa, A.A. and Bello, I.A. (2013). Adsorption Removal of Methylene blue Dye by Melon Husk: Kinetics and Isothermal Studies. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ser. A: Phys. Sci. 56(3):151-164.
23. Bello, I.A., Peters, O.A., Giwa,A.A., Abdul-Hammed, M. and Adeoye, D.O.(2013) Effect of modifying agents on percentage equilibrium exhaustion of an acid dye on nylon fabric. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8(1),552 - 559.
24.Oladipo, M.A., Adekunle, F.A.O. and Bello, I.A. (2013). Synthesis, Characterization, Kinetics and Reaction Mechanism of the Zinc(II) Complexes of Barbituric Acid.EuropeanJournal of Scientific Research ; 114(3),
25. Lawani, S. A., Giwa, A. A., Bello, I. A. and Okonkwo, E. O. (2014). Titrimetric determination of calcium content of some staple foodstuffs in North-Central Nigeria. Food Science and Quality Management, 28, 50 – 57.)
26. Giwa, A.A., Amuda, O.S., Bello, I.A. and Bello, M.O. (2007). Biomonitoring of Heavy metal pollution in Ibadan, Nigeria. Intl. J. of Physical Science, 2(1), 47-52.
27. Giwa A.A., Abdus-Salam, N., Amuda, O.S. and Bello, I.A. (2007). Biological Monitoring of Chromium, Copper, Iron, Manganese and Zinc in Ibadan Province, Nigeria. International Journal of Bioscience, 2(1), 40-47.
28. Giwa A.A., Bello, I.A., Amuda, O.S., Abdus-Salam, N. and Adelowo,F.E. (2009). Some Heavy metals in urban and rural topsoils of Ibadan, Nigeria. Int. J. Chem. Sci. 2(1), 133-147.
29. Giwa, A.A., Abdussalam, N., Bello, I.A., and Ibrahim,A.O. (2009). Physicochemical Assessment of Drinking water quality in Ogbomoso North and Ogbomoso South Local Government Areas of Oyo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Tropical Agriculture and Food; 3(4), 361-373.
30. Giwa, A,A,,Olajire, A. A. , Oladipo, M. A., Bello, M. O. and Bello, I.A. (2013). Adsorption of ternary metal system onto the sawdust of locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa): Equilbrium, kinetics and thermodynamics studies. Intl. J. Sci. Eng. Research 4(6), 1275-1296.
31. Giwa, A.A., Bello, I.A., Oladipo, M.A. and Adeoye, D.O. (2013). Removal of cadmium from wastewater by Adsorption Using the Husk of melon (Citrullus lanatus) seed. Int. J. Basic and Applied Sci., 2(1), 110-123.
32. Giwa, A.A., Olajire, A.A. and Bello, I.A. (2013). Removal of basic dye from aqueous solution by adsorption on melon husk in single, binary and ternary system. Chemical and Process Engr. Res., 13, 51-68.
33. Olajire, A.A.,Giwa, A. A. and Bello, I. A. (2013). Adsorptive removal of methylene blue dye by melon husk: kinetic and isothermal studies. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. res., Ser. A: Phys. Sci. 56(3): 151 - 164.
34. Bello, I. A., O.A., Peters, A. A. Giwa, Abdul-Hammed, M. and D.O. Adeoye (2014). Effect of modifying agents on percentage equilibrium exhaustion of an acid dye on nylon fabric. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8(1), 552 - 559.
35.Oladipo, M. A, Bello, I. A, Giwa, A.A., Adeoye, D. O., Abdulsalam, K.A.(2014). Sorptive removal of dyes from aqueous solution: A review. Advances inEnvironmental Biology, 7(11),– 3327.
36. Ibrahim, O.A., Bello, I.A., Semire, B., Adwale, H.S. and Boyo, A.O. (2016). Purity-performance relationship of anthocyanidins as sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells. International Journal of Physical Sciences 11(8):104-111.
37.Aderibigbe, D.O., Giwa, A.A.,Ibrahim, A.O. and Bello, I.A. (2017). Biosorption of Nitrophenol from aqueous mixture of Phenolic compounds using sawdust of Parkia biglobosa. Research Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 22(5): 1 – 13.
38. Bello, I.A. , Bello, O.S. and Adegoke, K.A. (2017). Effects of Modifying Agents on the Dyeability of Cotton Fabric using Malachite Green Dye. Annals of Science and Technology, 2(1): 26-36.
39. Giwa, A.A.,Aderibigbe, D.O., Wewers, F. and Bello, I.A. (2019). Biosorption of Reactive Black 5 in Binary Dye Misture onto Sawdust of Parkia biglobosa. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 13(12): 704-710.
40.Giwa, A.A., Bello, I.A., Olabintan, A.B., Bello, O.S. and Saleh, T.A. (2020). Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Fenton oxidative decolorization ofmethylene blue. Heliyon, 6(8): e04454. Impact Factor (ISI) – 1.2.
41. Abdul-Hammed, M., Bello, I.A., Olajide, M., Adedotun, I.O., Afolabi, T.I., Ibironke, A.A. and Adebayo, B.D. (2023). Exploration of bioactive compounds from Mangifera indica (Mango) as probable inhibitorsof thymidylate synthase and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κb) in colorectal cancer management. Physical Sciences Reviews, 2023, 10.1515_psr-2022-0282.
42.Olajide, M., Abdul-Hammed, M., Bello, I.A., Adedotun, I.O., and Afolabi, T.I. (2023). Identification of potential inhibitors of thymidylate synthase (TS) (PDB ID: 6QXH) and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF–κB) (PDB ID: 1A3Q) from Capsicum annuum (bell pepper) towards the development of new therapeutic drugs against colorectal cancer (CRC). Physical Sciences Reviews, 2023, 10.1515_psr-2022-0281.