Dr. Oyelowo Gabriel BAYOWA hails from Okemesi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria. He joined the service of LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria in 2008 as Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences. He was regularized to Lecturer II in 2011 and re-graded to Lecturer I after he obtained his Ph.D. from the prestigious ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in 2013. He rose through the ranks to Associate Professor in 2019. He has many journal articles published offshore and onshore to his credit. He is a member of several professional associations which include but not limited to Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS),Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society, Society of Exploration Geophysicist (SEG),Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) andAmerican Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). He has attended several conferences locally and abroad. His academic interests include Groundwater, Engineering, Environmental and Petroleum Geophysics. His hobbies include reading geosciences books and journals, watching films and soccer and listening to music. He is happily married with children.
(1)Bayowa, O.G. Olorunfemi, M.O. and Ademilua, O.L. 2007.Comparative Study of the AccuracyofPreliminary Interpretation Techniques in Computer-Aided Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) Data Interpretation.Journal of Applied Science Research, 3(10): 1001-1009.
(2)Adepelumi, A.A. Olorunfemi, M.O. Falebita, D.E. andBayowa, O.G. 2009.Structural Mapping of Coastal Plain Sands using Engineering Technique: Lagos Nigeria Case Study. Journal of Natural Science 1: 2-9.
(3)Adeniran, A.E. Olorunfemi, M.O. andBayowa, O.G. 2009. “Computer Model Study of the effect of Resistive Topsoil on Interpretation Results of Subsurface GeoelectricLayers’ Parameters”. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 10(1):635–655.
(4)Iginla, I.B. Olorunfemi, M.O.Bayowa, O.G. and Akintorinwa, J.O. 2010. Micro-Resistivity Measurements, Near-Surface Sequence Delineation, and Empirical Relationships with Engineering Geotechnical Parameters.The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 11(1):537–544.
(5)Bayowa, O.G., Ilufoye, D.T. and Animasaun, A.R. 2011.GeoelectricInvestigation of Awba Earth Dam Embankment, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria, for Anomalous Seepages.Ife Journal of Science, 13(2):227-238.
(6)Bayowa, O.G. Falebita, D.E. Olorunfemi, M.O. and Adepelumi, A.A. 2012. Groundwater Contamination Prediction using Finite Element Derived Geoelectric Parameters constrained by Chemical Analysis around a Sewage Site, Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Geosciences, 3:404-409.
(7)Bayowa, O.G. and Adigun, O.A. 2012. Evaluation of Subsoil Corrosivity Condition around a Sewage Pond using the Electrical Resistivity Method. A Case Study from the Basement Complex Terrain of Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria.Greener Journal of Physical Sciences, 2(1):010-015.
(8)Bayowa, O.G. Olorunfemi, M.O. and Ademilua, O.L. 2014. A Geoelectric Assessment and Classification of the Aquifer Systems in a typical Basement Complex Terrain: Case Study of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria. Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences 3(1): 55-60.
(9)Bayowa, O.G.Olorunfemi, M.O. Akinluyi, O.F. and Ademilua, O.L. 2014. A Preliminary Assessment of the Groundwater Potential of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria, using Terrain and Satellite Imagery Analyses. Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences 4(18): 33-42.
(10)Bayowa, O.G. Akinfotire, O.Y. and Onipede, O.K. 2014.Electrical Resistivity investigation for the Assessment of Groundwater Contaminant Plume Flow Direction around a Sewage Pond in Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria.Science Focus 19(1): 11-23.
(11)Bayowa O.G., Olorunfemi M.O., Akinluyi F.O and Ademilua O.L. 2014.Integration of Hydrogeophysical and Remote Sensing Data in the Assessment of Groundwater Potential of the Basement Complex Terrain of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria. Ife Journal of Science, 16(3): 353-363.
(12)Ademilua, O.L. Ojo, O.F. Bayowa, O.G.Ademilua, B.O and Talabi,A.O. 2015. A full Cycle of Groundwater Provision Endeavour from Exploration to Exploitation: Case Study of an Industrial Standard Borehole in part of Ekiti State University Campus Ado-Ekiti, Southwest Nigeria. International Journal of Advancement inEngineering Technology, Management & Applied Science, 2(1): 1-21.
(13)Bayowa O.G., Mas’ud Q.A., Lawal A.W. and Ademilua, O.L. 2015. Integrationof Well Log Analysis and 3-D Seismic in Reserve Estimation of Hydrocarbon Bearing Sands in Q-Field, Niger Delta Nigeria. Journal of Environment and EarthSciences 5(4): 27-136.
(14)Falebita, D.E., Ayeni, O.Z.,Bayowa, O.G., and Anukwu, G.C. 2015. A Study of the Organic Richness and Petrophysical Characteristics of Selected Shales from the Analysis of Wireline Logs: a Case of “NEYA” Field, Niger Delta. IfeJournal of Science, 17(1): 041-052.
(15)Bayowa, O.G. Falebita, D.E and Adegboyega, R.O. 2015.Surface DC Resistivity Survey of Contamination beneath Ido-Osun dumpsite, Southwestern Nigeria.GeofisicaInternacional, 54(4): 343-352.
(16)Sunmonu, L.A. Adagunodo, T.A. Bayowa, O.G. and Erinle, A.V. 2016. Geophysical Mapping of the Proposed Osun State Housing Estate, Oluponafor Subsurface Competence and Groundwater Potential.Journal of Basicand Applied Research 2(2): 27-47
(17)Bayowa, O.G. Ogungbesan, G.O. Majolagbe, O.R. and Simeon, S. 2016. Geophysical Prospecting for Iron Ore Deposit around Tajimi Village, Lokoja, North-Central Nigeria.RMZ –M&G 63(3): 151-160.
(18)Akinluyi, F.O., Olorunfemi, M.O. and Bayowa,O.G. 2018.Investigation of the Influence of Lineaments, Lineament intersections and Geology on Groundwater yield in the Basement Complex Terrain of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria.Applied Water Science: 8 (49): 1-13.
(19)Bayowa, O.G., Fashola, D.K., Adegoke, A.B., Agesin, A.A and Oyeniyi, S.A. 2018.Geophysical Investigation for Groundwater Potential around LadokeAkintola University of Technology Campus, Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria.Journal of Earth Science and Climatic Change: 9(8):1-10.
(20)Bayowa, O.G.,Ogungbesan, G.O. and Mudashir, A.W. 2019. Geophysical Investigation of Oba Earth-Fill Dam Embankment using Electrical Resistivity Method. International Journal of Earth Science and Geophysics.5(2).
(21)Adagunodo, T.A., Bayowa, O.G.,Usikalu, M.R., and Ojoawo, A.I. 2019. Radiogenic Heat Production in the Coastal Plain Sands of Ipokia, Dahomey Basin, Nigeria MethodsX, 6: 1608-1616.
(22)Bayowa, O.G.,Adagunodo, T.A. and Oyedara, I.I. 2019.Reservoir Classification and Petrophysical Evaluation of “BAO” Field, Niger Delta.Petroleum and Coal, 61(5):1112-1119.
(23)Bayowa, O.G.,Adagunodo, T.A., Olaleye, O.A., Adeleke, A.E., Obafemi, L.N. and Oladapo, O.F. (2020).Hydro-lithological Investigation for near Surface Aquifers within Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria.Nature environment and Pollution Technology.
(24)Akinluyi, F.O., Olorunfemi, M.O. and Bayowa, O.G. 2021.Application of Remote Sensing, GIS and Geophysical Techniques for Groundwater Potential Development in the Crystalline Basement Complex of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria.Sustainable Water Resources Management, 7(1):4
(25)Bayowa, O.G., Adagunodo, T.A., Oshonaiye, A.O., and Boluwade, B.S. 2021. Mapping of Thin Sandstone Reservoirs in Bisol Field, Niger Delta,Nigeria using Spectral Decomposition Technique.Geodesy and Geodynamics,12:54-64.
(26)Akinlabi, I.A. and Bayowa, O.G. 2021.2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging of Bedrock Fissures in Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 7(2): 46-54.
(27)Bayowa, O. G.,Adeleke, A. E., Adelere, I. O., Owate, T., and Ogundare, E.O. 2021. Evaluation of Topsoil Competence, Aquifer Types, Groundwater Prospect and Flow Pattern using Geoelectric Characterization for Part of Ogbomoso, Nigeria. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 7(2): 74-90.
(28) Bayowa, O.G.,Afolabi, O.A., Akinluyi, F.O., Oshonaiye, A.O., Adelere, I.O. and Mudashir, A.W. 2022. Integrated Geoelectrics and Hydrogeochemistry Investigation for Potential Groundwater Contamination around a reclaimed Dumpsite in Taraa, Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria.International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, Islamic Azad University; Iranian Society of Environmentalist.
(29) Adagunodo, T.A., Bayowa, O.G.,Alatise, O.E., Oshonaiye, A.O., Adewoyin, O.O., and Opadele, V.O. 2022. Characterization of Reservoirs and Depositional Study of J-P Field, Shallow Offshore of Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria, Scientific African, 15(2022).
(30)Bayowa, O.G., Adagunodo, T.A., Akinluyi, F.O., and Hamzat, W.A. 2022.Geoelectrical exploration of the Coastal Plain Sands of Okitipupa area, Southwestern Nigeria, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.
(31)Adagunodo, T.A., Bayowa, O.G., Ojoawo, A.I., Adewoyin, O.O, Isibor, P.O, Jephthah, E.A. and Anie, N.O. 2022. Investigation of foundation bed’s Characteristics and environmental safety assessment in some parts of Bayelsa State, south–south Nigeria, Cogent Engineering, 9(1):1-30.
(32)Adeoye, T. O., Sunmonu, L. A., Adabanija, M. A. and Bayowa, O. G. 2022.Fluid Substitution-Based Reservoir Studies and Seismic Response in‘Vyshion’ Field, Niger Delta, Ilorin Journal of Science, 9(1):70-85.
(33)Adagunodo, T.A., Aremu, A.A., Bayowa, O.G.,Ojoawo, A.I., Adewoye, A.O.,Olonade, T.E. 2023. Assessment and Health effects of Radon and its relation with some parameters in Groundwater Sources from Shallow Aquifers in Granitic terrains, Southeastern axis of Ibadan, Nigeria, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 21:1-14.
(34)Bayowa, O.G.,Ogungbesan, G.O., Adelere, I.O., Olasunkanmi, N.K., Olatunbosun, A.S., and Alagbe, A.O. 2023.Groundwater potential assessment of shallow aquifers in the basement complex underlain Osogbo metropolis, Southwest Nigeria, using geo‑electric attributes, Environmental Earth Sciences, 82:239.5
Referred Conference Proceedings
(1)Bayowa, O.G. and Olayiwola, N.S. 2015. Electrical Resistivity Investigation for Topsoil Thickness, Competence and Corrosivity Evaluation: A Case Study from LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. 2015 2nd International Conference on Geological and Civil Engineering IPCBEE, Dubai Conference, 80 (11): 52-56.
(2)Adagunodo, T.A., Bayowa, O.G.,Ojoawo, A.I., Usikalu, M.R. and Omeje, M. 2019. Radiogenic Heat Model in the Southern axis of Ogbomoso, SW Nigeria. 3rd International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development (ICSSD 2019) organized by the Dept. of Physics, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria May 6-8, 2019. Published in Journal of Physics; Conference Series, 1299 (1) (2019), 012074.
(3)Bayowa, O.G.,Adagunodo, T.A. and Adewoyin, O.O. 2019.Geoelectrical Investigation of Foundation failure in Akowonjo, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. 1st International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Environment (ICESE 2019) organized by EMEG, BERC, CEPDeR and RERC Research Clusters, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, June 18-20, 2019. Earth and Environmental Science; Conference Series, 331(1) (2019), 012065.