I am a Professor of Analytical/Environmental Chemistry with teaching and research experience spanning about 25 years. My areas of research interest are Cleaner Technology, Environmental Engineering and Management with key interests in water and Wastewater Treatment, Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management. I have co-authored Handbook of Environmental Engineering, published by Springer, U.S.A; Handbook of Advanced Industrial and Hazardous Waste treatment, published by CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Group, U. K.; Handbook of Environmental Bioengineering, published by Humana Press Inc. Totowa New Jersey, U.S.A.; Handbook of Environmental and Wastes Management, published by World Scientific Publishing Co, Singapore. Singapore; Handbook of Remediation of Heavy Metals in the Environment, CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Group, U. K.; Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resource for Water and Wastewater Treatment, published bySpringer International Publishing; Operational Principles and Material Requirements for Coagulation/Flocculation and Adsorption-based Water Treatment Operations; Mechanistic Insight into the Coagulation Efficiency of Polysaccharide-based Coagulants; Tuning Polysaccharide Framework for Optimal Coagulation Efficiency; Progress and Prospects of Polysaccharide Composites as Adsorbents for Water and Wastewater Treatment; Tapping into Microbial Polysaccharides for Water and Wastewater Purifications published by Springer International Publishing. I was ranked among the top 5% Scientist in the World by the World Scientist and University Rankings 2023. I also received Vice-Chancellor’s award for outstanding Scholarly publications at LAIUTECH, Nigeria in 2022 and 2023. I also received the award of Best Researcher at the First LAUTECH Research and Development Fair
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- Oladoja, N.A., Unuabonah, E.I., Amuda, O.S., Kolawole, M.O., 2017. Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resource for Water and Wastewater Treatment, in: Navard, P. (Ed.), Biobased Polymers, 1 ed. Springer International Publishing, p. 110. http://www.springer.com/gb/book/9783319565989#aboutBook
DOI. 10.1007/978-3-319-56599-6
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-56599-6
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-56598-9
ii Chapters in Book – International
- Amuda O.S., An Deng, Alade A. and Yung-Tse H. (2008) Conversion of Sewage sludge to Biosolids. In: Handbook of Environmental Engineering, Vol. 7, Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ, U.S.A. Chapter 2. pp. 65-115. Springer, U.S.A.
- Kajitvichyanukul P., Nazih K. S., Ananpattarachai J., Amuda O.S., Alade A.O., Yung-Tse H. and Wang L.K. (2008). Biosolids Land Disposal and Bioreactor Landfill. In: Handbook of Environmental Engineering, (Eds. Lawrence K. Wang, Nazih K. Shammas and Yung-Tse Hung). Vol. 7, Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ, U.S.A. Chapter 8 pp. 415-442.Springer, U.S.A.
- Amuda O.S., Alade A.O., Yung Tse-Hung and Wang K.L. (2010) Inorganic Chemical Wastewater Treatment. In: Handbook of Advanced Industrial and Hazardous Waste treatment. Lawrence K. Wang, Yung-Tse Hung and Nazih K. Shammas. CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Group, U. K. Chapter 22 pp. 913-954.
- Yung Tse-Hung, Amuda O.S., Alade A.O., Amoo I.A. Wang K.L. (2010) Algae Harvest Energy Conversion, In: Handbook of Environmental Bioengineering. Ed. Nazih Shammah, Wang, K.L. and Yung Tse-Hung. Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ, U.S.A. Volume 11, Chapter 21 pp. 723-741.
- Yung Tse-Hung, Amuda O.S., Alade A.O., Olajire A. A. (2012) Disinfection in Wastewater Treatment. In Handbook of Environmental and Wastes Management. Eds: Yung-Tse Hung, Lawrence K. Wang and Nazih K. Shammas. Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co, Singapore. Singapore Chapter 6 pp. 237 – 269.
- Amuda, O.S., Alade, A.O., Hung, Y., Wang, L.K. and Wang, M.S., (2016). Toxicity, Sources, and Control of Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Molybdenum (Mo), Silver (Ag), and Rare Earth Elements in the Environment. In Handbook of Remediation of Heavy Metals in the Environment. Eds: Lawrence K. Wang, Yung-Tse Hung and Nazih K. Shammas. CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Group, U. K. Chapter 1 Pp. 1 – 26.
- Oladoja, N. A., Unuabonah, E. I., Amuda, O. S., &Kolawole, O. M. (2017). Operational Principles and Material Requirements for Coagulation/Flocculation and Adsorption-based Water Treatment Operations. In Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment (pp. 1-11). Springer International Publishing.
- Oladoja, N. A., Unuabonah, E. I., Amuda, O. S.,&Kolawole, O. M. (2017). Mechanistic Insight into the Coagulation Efficiency of Polysaccharide-based Coagulants. In Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment (pp. 13-35). Springer International Publishing.
- Oladoja, N. A., Unuabonah, E. I., Amuda, O. S., &Kolawole, O. M. (2017). Tuning Polysaccharide Framework for Optimal Coagulation Efficiency. In Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment (pp. 37-64). Springer International Publishing.
- Oladoja, N. A., Unuabonah, E. I., Amuda, O. S., &Kolawole, O. M. (2017). Progress and Prospects of Polysaccharide Composites as Adsorbents for Water and Wastewater Treatment. In Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment (pp. 65-90). Springer International Publishing.
- Oladoja, N. A., Unuabonah, E. I., Amuda, O. S., &Kolawole, O. M. (2017). Tapping into Microbial Polysaccharides for Water and Wastewater Purifications. In Polysaccharides as a Green and Sustainable Resources for Water and Wastewater Treatment (pp. 91-110). Springer International Publishing.
- O. S. Amuda, Y. T. Hung, L.K. Wang (2021). Treatment of Electrical and Electronic Components Manufacturing Wastes. Integrated Natural Resources Management. In: Handbook of Environmental Engineering. Eds: Lawrence K. Wang, Mu-Hao Sung Wang, Yung-Tse Hung and Nazih K. Shammas pp. 115 – 196.
iii. Edited Book – Local
14. Amuda O. S. and Bello M. O. (2012) Handbook of Quality Control and Industrial Safety. ISBN 978-2902-69-1 Ola Printers, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.166 pages.
iv. Journal Articles – International / Foreign
15. O. S. Amuda,E. T. Ayodele, O. A. Owoade and A. Adetutu (2001): Hydrocarbon accumulation and discharge by the crayfish in some rivers of Lagos, Nigeria. Bulletin of Chemical Society of Ethiopia. 15 (2), 167–172.
16. E.T. Ayodele, A.A Olajire, O.S. Amuda and S.O. Oladoye (2003):Synthesisand fungicidal activity of acetyl substituted benzyl disulfides. Bulletin of Chemical Society of Ethiopia. 17 (1), 53 – 60.
17. A.A Bakare, A. Lateef, O.S Amuda and R.O. Afolabi (2003): The aquatic toxicity and characterization of chemical and microbiol ogical constituents of watersamples from Oba River, Odo Oba, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences.5 (1), 11-17.
18. A. Adetutu, Owoade, O.A. Adeleke, and O.S. Amuda(2004): Anticlastogenic effects of Hibiscus sabdarffa fruits against sodium arsenite – induced micronuclei formation in erythrocytes in mouse bone marrow. Phytotherapy Research 18, 862 – 864. 17.
19. O.S. Amuda, I.A. Amoo and O.O. Ajayi (2006): Performance Optimization of some coagulants/ flocculants in the treatment of a beverage industrial wastewater. Journal of Hazardous Materials. B 129 69-72.
20. O.S. Amuda and A. Alade (2006): Coagulation / flocculation process in the treatment of abattoir wastewater. Desalination 196 22-31.
21. O.S. Amuda and A.O. Ibrahim (2006): Industrial wastewater treatment using natural material as adsorbent. African Journal of Biotechnology. 5 (16) 148‑1487.
22. O.S. Amuda, I.A. Amoo and O.O. Ajayi (2006): Performance Optimization of some coagulants/ flocculants in the treatment of a beverage industrial wastewater. Journal of Hazardous Materials. B 129 69-72.
23. O.S. Amuda (2006): Removal of COD and colour from sanitary landfill leachates by coagulation Fenton’s process Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 10 (2) 49-53.
24. O.S. Amuda and I.A. Amoo (2007): Coagulation/flocculation process and sludge conditioning in beverage industrial wastewater treatment. Journal Hazardous Materials. 141, 778-783.
25. O.S. Amuda, A.A. Giwa, I.A. Bello (2007) Removal of heavy metal from industrial wastewater using modified activated coconut shell carbon. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 36, 174-181.
26. O.S. Amudaand F.E Adelowo-Imeokparia.(2007). Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in municipal waste dumps in Lagos Nigeria Bulletin of Chemical Society Ethiopia 21 (1), 141-144.
27. O.S. Amuda,O.I. Ojo, and T. I Edewor (2007) Biosorption of Lead from industrial wastewater using Chrysophyllumalbidum (Sapotaceae) seed shell. Bioremediation Journal 11 (4) 183-194.
28. F. Adelowo-Imeokparia, I.A.O. Ojo and O.S. Amuda(2008).Effect of phenyl ring substituents on the fungicidal activity of O- ethyl-n-phenyl carbamate.World Journal of Agricultural Sciences.4 (1) 48-52.
29. O.S. Amuda, F.E. Adelowo and M.O. Ologunde (2009) Kinetics and equilibrium studies of adsorption of chromium (VI) ion from industrial wastewater using Chrysophyllumalbidum (Sapotaceae) seed shells. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 68 184– 192.
30. F. E. Adelowo, I. A. O. Ojo and O. S. Amuda(2011) Synthesis and fungicidal activity of some sulphide derivatives of O-phenyl- N-substituted phenylcarbamates. Advances in Biological Chemistry 1 122 – 127.
31. O. S. Amuda, I. A. Amoo and Y-T.Hung (2011) Radioactive Element Removal from Contaminated Groundwater by Agricultural Waste-Based Activated Carbon. International Journal of Water Resources and Arid Environments 1(1): 71-82.
32. A. O. Alade,O. S. Amuda and A. O. Ibrahim.(2012): Isothermal studies of adsorption of acenaphthene from aqueous solution onto activated carbon produced from rice (Oryza sativa) husk, Desalination and Water Treatment, DOI:10.1080/19443994.2012.677514.
33. A. O. Alade, O. S. Amuda, T. J. Afolabi and A. A. Okoya(2012): Evaluation of Interaction of Carbonization Temperatures and Concentrations on the Adsorption Capacities and Removal Efficiencies of Activated Carbons Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Journal of Bioremediation and Biodegradation 3:134. doi:10.4172/2155-6199.1000134.
34. A. O. Alade, O. S. Amuda, T. J. Afolabi and F. E. Adelowo (2012): Adsorption of acenaphthene unto activated carbon produced from agricultural wastes. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 5 (4) 192-209.
35. A. O. Alade, O. S. Amuda, T. J. Afolabi and A. A. Okoya (2012): Adsorption of naphthalene onto activated carbons derived from milk bush kernel shell and flamboyant pod. Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology. 4 (7), 124-132.
36. T. I. Edewor-Kuponiyi and O. S. Amuda(2013). Evaluation of the production of Oxalic Acid from Some Solid Industrial Wastes in Nigeria. International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2, (1), 91-97
37. O. S. Amuda, T.I. Edewor, T. J. Afolabi and Y-T.Hung (2013).Kinetics and equilibrium studies of adsorption of cadmium using steam activated carbon prepared from Chrysophyllumalbidum seed shell. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management. 12 (2) 213-229.
38. O. S. Amuda, S. A. Adebisi, L. A. Jimoda and A. O. Alade (2014).Challenges and Possible Panacea to the Municipal Solid Wastes Management in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development Studies 6 (1) 64-70.
39. O. S. Amuda, A. A. Okoya, F. E. Adelowo, Olayiwola A. O. and S. A. Adebisi (2014).Biosolids Land Application: Implication for Water Resources. Pensee76 (9) 199-230.
40. F. E. Adelowo, O. A. Olu-Arotiowa and O. S. Amuda(2014) Biodegradation of glyphosphate by fungi specie. Advances in Bioscience and Bioengineering 2 (1) 104-118.
41. O. S. Amuda,Olayiwola A. O., Alade A. O., Farombi A. G. and Adebisi S. A. (2014) Adsorption of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution Using Steam-Activated Carbon Produced from Lantana camara Stem. Journal of Environmental Protection 5, 1352-1363.
42. A. A. Okoya, A. B. Akinyele, I. E. Ofoezie, O. S. Amuda, O. S. Alayande and O. W. Makinde (2014). Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions onto Chitosan Grafted Cocoa Husk Char. African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 8 (10) 147-161.
43. Adebisi S. A., Amuda O.S.,Adejumo A.A.,Olayiwola A.O., and Farombi A. G. (2015). Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamics Studies of Adsorption of Aniline Blue From Aqueous Media Using Steam-Activated Carbon Prepared from Delonixregiapod. Journal of Water Resources and Protection. 7, 1221-1233.
44. F. E. Adelowo, O. S. Amuda, A. A. Giwa, O. O. E. Onawumi and O. F. Falana (2015). Biodegradation of Organophosphonates by Aspergillus Specie. Oriental Journal of Chemistry 31, 165-171.
45. A. A. Okoya, A. B. Akinyele, O. S. Amuda and I. E. Ofoezie (2016) Chitosan-Grafted Carbon for the Sequestration of Heavy Metals in Aqueous Solution. American Chemical Science Journal 11(3): 1-14.
46. O. S. Amuda,S. A. Adebisi, A. O. Olayiwola, A. G. Farombi, and A. L. Adejumo (2016) Adsorption isotherms and kinetics studies of the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions using Chrysophyllumalbidum seed shell. Journal of Applied Chemical Sciences International. 6(2): 63-73.
47. A. G. Farombi, O. S. Amuda and A. O. Alade (2017). Optimization of Preparation Condition for Hydroxyapatite from Catfish Bone. FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 2 (1), 1 – 9.
48. O. S. Lawal, O. S. Amuda, O. O. Rabiu and K. O. Adebowale (2017). Removal of Lead (II) Ion from Aqueous Solutions Using Black Walnut (Juglannigra) Seed Husk. 9 (1), 15 – 22.
49. A. G. Farombi, O. S. Amuda and A. O. Alade, A. A. Okoya, O. A. Olayiwolaand S. A. Adebisi(2018). Central composite design for optimization of preparation conditions and characterization of hydroxyapatite produced from catfish bones. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesDOI: 10.1016/j.jbjbas.2018.04.005.
50. O.S. Amuda, R.O. Adetoro, L.A. Azeez , S.A. Adebisi and A.L. Adejumo (2019). Temperature-dependent synthesis and characterization of Hydroxyapatite (HAP) Sorbent from Periwinkle Shell.Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 44 (7): 1298 -1303.
51. A. A. Okoya, O. S. Adegbaju, O. E. Akinola, A. B. Akinyele and O.S. Amuda (2020) Comparative Assessment of the Efficiency of Rice Husk Biochar and Conventional Water Treatment Method to Remove Chlorpyrifos from Pesticide Polluted Water. Current Journal of Applied Science and Teechnology, 1 – 11.
52. E. O. Dada, I. A. Ojo, A. O. Alade, T. J. Afolabi and O. S. Amuda (2020). Biosorption of Bromophenol Blue from Aqueous Solution using Flamboyant (Delonixregia) Pod. Chemical Science International Journal, 32 – 35.
53. A. A. Okoya, O. E. Akinola,O. S. Adegbaju, A. B. Akinyele and O.S. Amuda(2020). Quantification and Removal of Trichloromethane Chlorinated Water Using Coconut Shell Activated Carbon. Ghana Journal of Science, 61 (1), 1 – 14.
v. Journal Articles - National Referred Journals:
54. A.O. Ibrahim, O.S. Amuda, P.C. Onianwa M.O. Bello, T.A. Adedosu, A. Adetutu and O.A. Owoade (2002): Pollution of Nigerian Schools: Concentrations and chemical fractionations of lead and cadmium in some Nursery and Primary Schools of Ibadan.Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology 9 (3), 4211 – 4223.
55. M.O. Bello, O.S. Amuda, K. O. Ajanaku, A.O. Ibrahim and T.A. Adedosu (2002): Chemical Analysis and Morphological Properties of Two Species of Meliaceace in Pulp and Paper Making. Journal Applied Sciences 6 (2), 3548 – 3558.
56. O.S. Amuda(2002): Nitrate pollution of potable waters near waste disposal sites in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences 5 (3), 2844 – 2848.
57. A.O Owoade, O. Morebise, A. Adetutu and O.S. Amuda (2002): Nutrient analysis and anti-inflammatory effects of the methanolic extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves. Bioscience Research Communication 14 (6), 641 -644.
58. A. Adetutu, O.A. Owoade, O.A. Adeleke, J.A. Olowe and O.S. Amuda(2003): Some chemical compositions of commercial poultry feeds sold in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Animal Science 6 (2), 121 –126.
59. A. Adetutu, O.S. Oyekunle, O.A. Owoade, O.A. Adeleke, O.S. Amuda and O.P. Falokun (2003): Bacteriological assessment of hawked foods in Bosso and Minna Main Markets in Nigeria. Research Communication Microbiology 1 (2) 72 -79.
60. O. S. Amuda, A. O. Ibrahim, M. O. Bello and K. O. Ajanaku (2003): Mathematical model of Groundwater contamination with nitrates. Research Communication in Chemistry 1(2), 7 – 9.
61. O.A. Owoade, M.A. Fafunso, A. Adetutu, O.S. Amuda and A.S. Adekunle (2003): Preliminary phytochemical screening, elemental analysis and antimicrobial effects of the methanolic extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves. Applied Natural Sciences Research 1 (4)30-33.
62. O. S. Amuda, O.J. Alamu, E. T. Ayodele and F. E. Imeokparia (2003): The effect of NaCl addition on the corrosion of mild steel in NaNO2 melt. Science Focus. 3, 36 – 40.
63. I.F. Ogunbiyi, G.O. Adediran, O.S. Amuda and O.O. Onawumi: (2004) Nutritional values of Orcytesmonocerus (Oliver) Coleoptera: Dynastidae. Science Focus 7, 40–42.
64. O.S. Amuda, P.C. Onianwa, E.T. Ayodele and F.E. Imeokparia (2005): Trace metals contamination of lake sediments in Ibadan, Nigeria. Science Focus.10(3)121-128.
65. K.O. Ajanaku, O.S. Amuda, M.O. Bello, A.O. Ibrahim and O.O. Onawumi (2005): Spectrometric study of post – expiry potency of Ampicillin capsules. Industrial Chemistry Research Communication 1(2), 25-28.
66. Adelowo-Imeokparia, F., O. S. Amudaand A.O. Ibrahim (2005): Analysis of pesticide residues in some Nigerian crops by Gas-Liquid Chromatography. Research Communication in Chemistry 1 (3) 14-20.
67. E.T. Ayodele, O.S. Amuda and S.O. Oladoye (2005): Synthesis and fungicidal activity of Alkenyl 2 – hydroxyethyl disulfides. Science Focus. 10 (3), 129 –133.
68. I. A. Amoo, O.S. Amuda, K.O. Ipinmoroti and O.O Ajayi (2006): Performance optimization of some chemical coagulants/flocculants in the treatment of wastewater from food industry. Science Focus.11 (1) 38- 45.
69. F. Adelowo-Imeokparia, A.A. Olajire, O. S. Amuda and A.O. Ibrahim (2006).Organochlorine pesticide residues in some Nigerian fish species. ASSET Series A 6 (2) 287-300.
70. A.A. Giwa, N. Abdus-Salam, O.S. Amuda, I.A. Bello (2007). Biological monitoring of chromium, copper, iron, manganese and zinc in Ibadan province. Journal of Biological Sciences. 2 (2) 40-47.
71. I.A. Amoo, O.O. Ajayi, K.O. Ipinmoroti and O.S. Amuda (2004). Performance Optimization of coagulant/flocculant in the treatment of effluent from soap/detergent industry, in: S.I. Ahonkhai (Ed), Proceedings of the 27th International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria, September 2004, Mindex press, Benin City, Nigeria.
72. O.S. Amuda, A.O. Alade and I.A. Amoo (2008) Chitosan-Grafted Agricultural wastes Activated Carbons for the Remediation of Inorganic and Organic Contaminants in Industrial Wastewater. 3rd International Conference on Water Resources and Arid Environments (2008) and the 1st Arab Water Forum to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 16-19 November 2008.
73. O.S. Amuda, A.O. Alade, A.A. Giwa and A.O. Ibrahim. (2008). Conversion of Sewage Sludge to Biosolids. Proceedings of the 1st Kwara Chapter Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria KWCSNC08/P013.
74. O. S. Amuda, I. A. Amoo and Y.T. Hung (2010) Radioactive Element Removal from Contaminated Groundwater by Agricultural Waste-Based Activated Carbon. 4rd International Conference on Water Resources and Arid Environments (2010) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 6-8 December 2010.
75. Alade A. O., Amuda O. S. and Afolabi T. J. (2010) Adsorption of Naphthalene onto carbon adsorbent produced from Agricultural Residue (Delonixregia). Humboldt – Kolleg International Conference, Ogbomoso, 2010. 183-192.
76. Giwa A. A., Alade A. O., Amuda O. S. and Bello I. A. (2010) Kinetic and Equilibrium studies of the removal of cadmium from simulated wastewater using a novel adsorbent prepared from Melon husk. Humboldt – Kolleg International Conference, Ogbomoso, 2010. 161-168.
77. Amuda O. S. Jimoda L. A. and Alade A. O. (2013) Challenges and possible panacea to the Municipal Solid Wastes Management in Nigeria. International Conference on Solid Wastes Malaysia, August 26-27, 2013. UnversitySains Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
78. Amuda O. S., K.A. Sanni, L.L. Kolawole (2014) Synthesis of nano-hydroxyapatite from a biogenic waste for the removal of manganese from wastewater TechConnect World 2014 Innovation Conference, June 16-18, 2014 in Washington, DC, United States of America.