Osuolale Olukorede Michael is an academic staff at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, where he is currently involved in teaching, research and administration. Olukorede had his first degree in Civil Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria in 1998. Based on his excellent academic performance in his class, he was offered an appointment as a Graduate Assistant in January, 1999. He had both his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. His Ph. D was multidisciplinary cutting across Environmental science, Geology, Soil mechanics, Modelling and Simulation and Highway and Transportation Engineering. He is a Professor of Highway and Transportation Engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
He has publications in several journals in both international and local journals, he has presented technical papers in both international and local conferences. He has taught courses in Mathematics and Statistics, Computer programming, and virtually in all areas of Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering Materials, Foundation and Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Highway and Traffic Engineering, System Engineering and so on. Olukorede has been involved in some administrative assignments at the Department, Faculty and University level. He is a great team player and he has excellent leadership qualities. He is well behaved and epitome of self-discipline, he has sound health, no physical disabilities and is emotionally stable. He is passionate in impacting the lives of young students, in order to raise new generation of solution providers to the challenges in the world.
i Akintunde A. O and Osuolale, O. M. (2023). The application of agricultural wastes to improve lateritic soil performance: a review (accepted for publication)
ii Adedokun, S.I., Osuolale, O.M., Apata, A.C.,Elsaigh, A.A.H., Ikotun, B.D. and Oluremi, J.R. (2022) Geotechnical Beneficiation of the Strength Indices of Lateritic Soil Using Steel Slag and Cement, International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 59:101-117.
iii Oluremi, J.R., Elsaigh, W.A., Ikotun, B.D., Osuolale, O. M., Adedokun, S.I., Oyelakin, S.E. and Ayodele, O.P. (2021) “Strength enhancement in high silica wood ash stabilized lateritic soil using sodium tetraoxosulphate VI (Na2SO4) as activator,” International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology (By Chinese Society of Pavement Engineers), 14: 410-420.
iv Babatunde K.A, Agbede O.O., Olateju I. I, Bamidele, S. D, Osuolale O. M and Osuolale F. N. (2019) Biomass Gasification Potential In Nigeria : A Review. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 3(1): 83-97.
v Osuolale, O. M., Atoyebi, O. D. and Tunde, O. V. (2019). Experimental study of the strength performance of sawdust ash pervious concrete. Journal of engineering and applied science, 14(22):8321-8328.
vi Osuolale,O. M., Arinkoola, A. O. and O. A. Olawuyi (2023). Performance evaluation of bamboo leaf ash and steel slag powder as alternative filler in asphaltic mixes. Journal of Engineering Research.(In Press)
vii Atoyebi, O. D., Osuolale, O. M. and Ibitogbe, E. M. (2019). Strength evaluation of Cocos nucifera fibre reinforced concrete. Journal of engineering and applied science, 14(21):8061-8066.
viii Osuolale, O. M., Dahunsi, B. I. O. and Abioye, S. K. (2019). Development of Methodology of Mix Proportion for Effective use of Local Gravel in Concrete Production. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT, 8(10): 25 - 31.
ix Oluremi, J. R., Fagbenro, O. K., Osuolale, O. M. and Olawale, A. M. (2018). Stabilization of lateritic soil admixed with maize husk ash. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 1(1):21-30.
x Osuolale, O. M., Raheem, A. A., Oluremi, J. R. and Adeosun, A. K. (2018). Characterisation of laterite soil from selected locations along Ibadan-Oyo expressway for highway pavement construction. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 1(1):38-43.
xi Gana, A. J., Osuolale, O. M. and Okigbo, S. H. (2017). Rigid Pavement: An alternative Durability against Flexible pavement for Nigeria roads. International Journal of Science and Advanced Innovation Research (IJAIR), 2(4): 99-111.
xii Osuolale O. M, Agbede O. A and Osuolale F. N. (2016) Environmental pollution from road transport system in Ogbomosoland, Southwestern Nigeria. Civil and Environmental Research, 8(12):97-102.
xiii Oluremi, J. R., Osuolale, O. M., Adeoye, T. T. and Akingbade, A. A. (2016). Strength Development in Lateritic Soil Stabilised with Coconut Shell Ash for Highway Pavement Construction. Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, 7(11):49-56.
xiv Osuolale, F.N. and Osuolale O. M. (2016) Thermo-economic and Environmental Assessment of Cement Production Plant. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 6(11): 42-50.
xv Osuolale, F. N. and Osuolale O. M. (2016) Thermodynamic Analysis of Cement Production Process Plant in Nigeria, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research. 7(9):820-825.
xvi Osuolale, O. M., Olawuyi, O. A., Busari, A. and Adewumi, A. S. (2017). Effect of Compaction Delay on the Strength of Cement Stabilised Lateritic Soil. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, 11(1):47-51.
Xvii Busari, A., Osuolale, O. M., Omole, D., Ojo, A. and Jayola, B. (2015). Travel Behaviour in University Environment: Inter-relationship between Trip Distance and Travel Mode Choice in Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,10(21):42362– 42366.
xviii Oluremi, J. R. and Osuolale, O. M. (2014). Oil Contaminated Soil as Potential Applicable Material in Civil Engineering Construction. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 4(10):87-99.
xix Adeboje, A.O., Olaniyan, O.S., Oladeji, O.S. and Osuolale, O.M. (2013). Engineering Properties of Used and Unused Lateritic Soils. Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, 10(1): 272-283.
xx Osuolale, O. M., Oseni, A. A. and Sanni, I. A. (2012). Investigation of Highway Pavement Failure along Ibadan – Iseyin Road, Oyo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT, 1(8):paper1362.
xxi Oluremi, J.R., Adedokun, S. I. and Osuolale, O. M. (2012). Stabilization of Poor Lateritic Soils with Coconut Husk Ash. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 1(8):paper 1517.
xxii Osuolale, O.M., Falola, O.D. and Ayoola, M.A. (2012). Effect of pH On Geotechnical Properties of Laterite Soil used in Highway Pavement Construction. Civil and Environmental Research, 2 (10): 23 - 28.
xxiii Bello, O. S., Fatona,T. A., Falaye, F. S., Osuolale, O. M. and Njoku, V. O. (2011). Adsorption of Eosin Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Groundnut Hull–Based Activated Carbon: Kinetic, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamic Studies. Environmental Engineering Science,29(3):186–194.
xxiv Osuolale, O. M. and Oluremi, J.R. (2010). Effect of Salt Contamination on the Geotechnical Properties of Laterite Soil. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology (LAUJET), 6 (1):49-55.
xxv Raheem, A. A.; Osuolale, O. M.; Onifade, I. and Abubakar, Z. (2010). Characterization of Laterite in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, Journal of Engineering Research, 15(2):73 -79.
xxvi Osuolale, O.M., and Agbalaya, K.S. (2012). Influence of shredded waste water sachet on Engineering Properties of Asphalt. Journal Natural Sciences Research. 2(10):134-140.
xxvii Osuolale, O. M, Okewusi, R. E. and Adewuyi, A. P. (2007). A Comparative Evaluation of Manual and Automatic Methods of Traffic Control at some Road Intersections in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, 4(1):1-16.
xxviii Oladejo, O. S., Adegbola, A. A. and Osuolale, O. M. (2004). Correlations Among Water Quality Parameters of Groundwater in Nigeria: Ogbomoso and Environs Experience. International Journal of Gender and Health Studies, 1(1&2): 155- 164.
xxix Agbede, O. A. and Osuolale, O. M. (2005). Geotechnical Properties of Subgrade Soils in Orire Local Government Area, Southwestern Nigeria. Science Focus, 10(2):137 – 141.
xxx Osuolale, O. M. and Oduola, R. O. (2005). Origin and Destination study along a Section of Ogbomoso – Ilorin Expressway, Southwestern Nigeria. Science Focus, 10(2):142 – 147.
1. Agbede O. O., Omotola K. A., Osuolale F. N., Aworanti O. A., Arinkoola A. O., Babatunde K. A., Alagbe S. O., Agarry S. E., and Ogunleye O. O. (2022). Renewable Solar Energy system for sustainable drying of banana (Musa Acuminata) peel biomass. African Journal of Engineering and Environment Research,4(1), 113-136. Available at https://ajoeer.org.ng/web/.
2. Osuolale F. N., Agbede O. O., Alagbe S. O., Anozie A. N. (2022) A Review of Thermodynamic Analysis of Distillation Column. African Journal of Engineering and Environment Research, 4(1), 55-71. Available at https://ajoeer.org.ng/web/
3. Osuolale, F. N., Olateju, I. I., Oke E. O., Alade A. O., Agarry S. E., Alagbe S. O.,Ogunleye O. O. and Agbede, O. O. (2022) Prediction of Higher Heating Value of Biomass Based on Ultimate and Proximate Analyses. Journal of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, 37(2), 24-32:, https:// DOI:10.51975/22370203.som
4. Odejobi, O. J., Ajala, O. O., Osuolale, F. N (2022) Review on potential of using agricultural, municipal solid and industrial wastes as substrates for biogas production in Nigeria. Biomass conversion and biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02613-y
5. Okoji, A. I., Anozie, A. N., Omoleye, J.A., Taiwo, Abiola E., and Osuolale, F. N. (2022) Energetic assessment of a precalcining rotary kiln in a cement plant using process simulator and neural networks. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 61(7), 5097-5109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2021.10.010
6. Osuolale, F. N., Babatunde, K. A., Agbede, O. O., Olawuni, A. F., Fatukasi, A. J., Adewunmi, A. E., Oladipo, C. J. and Osuolale, O. M. (2021) An overview of hydrogen fuel from biomass gasification - cost effective energy for developing economy Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers Journal, 36(1) DOI: 10.51975/WMOV5566.
7. Odejobi, O. J., Ajala, O. O., Osuolale, F. N (2021) Anaerobic co-digestion of kitchen waste and animal manure: a review of operating parameters, inhibiting factors, and pretreatment with their impact on process performance. Biomass conversion and biorefinery, 1-17 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01626-3.
8. Agarry,S. E., Osuolale, F. N., Agbede,O. O., Ajani, A. O., Afolabi, T. J., Ogunleye, O. O., Ajuebor, F. Owabor, C. N. (2021) Transport phenomena, thermodynamic analyses, and mathematical modelling of okra convective cabinet-tray drying at different drying conditions. Engineering and Applied Science Research 48(5) 637-656. 10.30492/IJCCE.2021.138770.4408.
9. Taiwo, O. C., Afolabi,T. J., Osuolale, F. N., Ajani, A. O., Aworanti, O. A., Ogunleye, O. R., Alade, A. O. (2021) Recycling of Waste Expanded Polystyrene as Effective Adsorbent for the Adsorption of Naphthalene from Aqueous Solution, Kem. Ind. 70 (9-10) 519-534. https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2020.084
10. Osuolale, F. N., Babatunde, K. A., Agbede, O. O., Olawuni, A. F., Fatukasi, A. J., Adewunmi, A. E., Oladipo, C. J. and Osuolale, O. M. (2021) An Overview of Hydrogen Fuel From Biomass Gasification - Cost Effective Energy for Developing Economy. Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers Journal
11. Odejobi, O. J.., Ajala,O.O., and Osuolale, F. N. (2021) Anaerobic co-digestion of kitchen waste and animal manure: a review of operating parameters, inhibiting factors, and pretreatment with their impact on process performance Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01626-3.
12. Agbede, O. O., Oke, E. O., Akinfenwa, S. I., Kaosara, T.W., Ogundipe, S., Aworanti, A. O., Arinkoola, A. O., Agarry, S.E., Ogunleye, O. O. Osuolale, F. N., and Babatunde, K. A. (2020) Thin Layer Drying of Green Microalgae (Chlorella Sp.) Paste Biomass: Drying Characteristics, Energy Requirement and Mathematical Modeling. Bioresource Technology Reports, 11(1):100467- doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb. 2020.100467
13. Oke, E.O., Okolo, B. I., Adeyi, I., Osuolale, F. N., Nnaji, P.C., Ude, C., and Ayanyemi. J (2020) Parametric Analysis and Soft-Computing Prediction of Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea Batatas L) Starch Drying Using Machine Learning Techniques. SN Applied Sciences, 2: 1561- https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03378-7
14. Agbede, O.O., Adebiyi, A.O., Oke, E.O., Arinkoola, A.O., Ogunleye, O.O., Agarry, S.E., Babatunde, K.A. and Osuolale, F. N. (2019) Thin Layer Drying of Orange Skin Paste for Biofuel Production: Drying Characteristics and Mathematical Modelling. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, 4(2): 578-592. Available at: // http://rjees.com//.
15. Agbede, O. O., Ayanniyi, K. J., Oke, E. O., Babatunde, K. A, *Osuolale, F. N.,
Ogunleye, O. O. and Agarry, S. E. (2019) Thin Layer Modelling of Open Sun And Solar Drying Kinetics of Pulverized Maize Husks. Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers Journal
16. Babatunde, K. A., Osuolale, F. N., Agbede, O.O. Olafimihan, E.O and Ogunsola, A.D.(2019) Optimization of Solvent Extraction of Oil from Watermelon (Citrullus lanata) And Its Free Fatty Acid Characterizations. Lautech Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 3(1):114-125. Available at:https://laujoces.org/
17. Agbede, O.O., Ayanniyi, K.J., Osuolale, F.N., Oke, E.O., Agarry, S.E., Ogunleye, O.O., and Babatunde, K.A (2019) Hot Air Oven Drying of Maize Husks Biomass: Effects of Bed Depth and Temperature on Drying Kinetics, Moisture Diffusivity and Energy Requirement. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, 4(2): 991-1005.
18. Agbede, O. O., Aworanti, O. A., Osuolale, F. N., Adebayo, A. O., Ogunleye, O. O., Agarry, S. E. and Babatunde, K. A. (2019) Anaerobic Conversion of Biodegradable Municipal Solid Waste to Biogas: A Review. Lautech Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 3(1):27-43
19. Babatunde K.A, Agbede O.O., Olateju I. I, Bamidele, S. D, Osuolale O. M and Osuolale F. N. (2019) Biomass Gasification Potential In Nigeria : A Review. Lautech Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 3(1): 83-97.
20. Osuolale, F.N. and Anozie, A.N. (2019) Thermodynamic assessment of crude distillation units: case studies of Nigerian refineries. Archives of Thermodynamics, 40(4): 83-102. DOI: 10.24425/ather.2019.131429
21. Folayan J. A., Osuolale, F. N. and Anawe, A.L. P (2018) Data on exergy and exergy analyses of drying process of onion in a batch dryer. Data in Brief , 2: 1784–1793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2018.10.132.
22. Folayan, J. A., Osuolale, F. N. and Anawe, A.L. P (2018) Effect of particle thickness and temperature on the energy utilization and energy utilization ratio of drying process of Alliums cepa in a cabinet dryer. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 9(8): 1081-1092.
23. Osuolale, F. N. and Anozie, A. N. (2017) Optimization of atmospheric distillation unit using artificial neural network and exergy rate profiles. Covenant University Journal of Engineering Technology, 1(2):1-15.
24. Osuolale, F.N. and Zhang, J. (2017) Thermodynamic optimization of atmospheric distillation unit. Computers and Chemical Engineering, 103, 201-209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2017.03.024
25. Osuolale, F. N. and Osuolale, O. M. (2016) Thermo-economic and environmental assessment of cement production plant. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy. 6(11): 42-50. (Index Copernicus Value: 5.54). Available at :http://iiste.org/ Journals/ index.php/JETP, United States of America.
26. Babatunde, K.A., Ogunleye, O.O., Osuolale, F. N. and Agbede, O.O. (2016). Kinetics and thermodynamics studies of oil transesterified from castor seeds. Advances in Multidisciplinary Research Journal. 2(2): 127-135. (Index Copernicus Value: 43.06). Available: at: http:// journals. indexcopernicus.com/masterlist.php? United States of America.
27. Osuolale, F. N. and Osuolale, O.M. (2016). Thermodynamic analysis of cement production process plant in Nigeria, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research. 7(9):820-825.
28. Osuolale, F.N. and Zhang, J. (2016), Energy efficiency optimisation for distillation column using artificial neural network models, Energy, 106:562-576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.03.051
29. Babatunde, K.A., Ogunleye, O.O., Osuolale, F. N. and Agbede, O.O. (2016). Comparative study of different concentrations of NaOH and KOH embedded bentonite clay as heterogeneous catalyst on transesterification variables of the methyl esters of castor seed oils in Nigeria. Advances in Multidisciplinary Research Journal. 2(1): 135-146.
30. Osuolale, F.N. and Zhang, J. (2015). Multiobjective optimisation of atmospheric crude distillation system operations based on bootstrap aggregated neural network models” Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 37: 671-676. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63578-5.50107-9
31. Osuolale, F. N. and Zhang, J. (2015), Distillation control structure selection for energy efficient operations. Chemical Engineering and Technology,.38(5): 907-916. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201400707
32. Osuolale, F. N. and Zhang, J. (2014). Energy efficient control and optimisation of distillation column using artificial neural network. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 39: 37-42. DOI: 10.3303/CET1439007
33. Anozie, A. N., Osuolale, F. N. and Asepeeri, T. C. (2010). Use of stage-exergy rate profiles in determining binary plate distillation column reflux ratio. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6(1): 79-86
34. Anozie, A. N. and Osuolale, F. N. (2010). Thermodynamic analysis of a crude oil distillation unit. Ife Journal of Technology, 19(1): 53-57
35. Anozie, A.N., Osuolale, F. N. and Asepeeri,T. C. (2010) Exergy analysis and optimization of binary plate distillation column operations. International Journal of Exergy, 7(5):593-606. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEX.2010.034931
36. Anozie, A. N., Okuhon, E. E., Osuolale, F. N. and Adewole, J. K. (2010). Dehydration of ethanol-water mixture using activated carbons from sawdust and palm kernel shells Separation Science and Technology, 45(10): 1482-1489. https://doi.org/10.1080/01496391003775998
37. Ogunleye, O. O. and Osuolale, F.N (2009). Complexity of numerical solution of constrained nonlinear optimal control problems. Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, 3(2): 224-231.
38. Osuolale, F. N. and Ogunleye, O.O (2009) Relationship between Exergy, energy, economics and environment. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5(1): 36-42, Nigeria.
39. Osuolale, F. N., Anozie, A. N. and Obisanya, A. A. (2009). Energy and exergy analyses of a 220MW steam power plant. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5(1): 1-6,
40. Anozie, A.N., Osuolale, F. N. and Osunleke, A. S. (2009) Exergy analysis of binary plate distillation column operations. International Journal of Exergy, 6(5): 715-728. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEX.2009.027498