Jamiu Kolawole ODUSOTE

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

Jamiu Kolawole ODUSOTE
Jamiu Kolawole Odusote is the first Professor of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He has served in various capacities in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) as well as the University community. He was the acting Head of the Department from 2016 to 2018, and the acting Director of the Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), University of Ilorin from 2018 to 2020. He is a COREN Registered Engineer and member of several professional organizations which include NSE, NIMMME, NMS, and several others. He has published in reputable outlets across local, national and international journals and conference proceedings. He has won several awards and grants to his credits. He also has many patented works.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Physics/Materials Science)
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa June 2011
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Tai-Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria December 2007
3. M.Sc. (Industrial & Production Engineering)
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria August 2004
4. B.Sc. (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria July 2000
5. West Africa Senior School Certificate
West African Examination Council June 1992

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Materials Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Biomaterials
74

Scopus Publications

2085

Scholar Citations

26

Scholar h-index

47

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Tribological And Corrosion Resistance of Food Grinding Discs: Effects of Ferrochromium
    JA Adebisi, II Ahmed, JK Odusote, AA Oyebola, AA Raji, OL Jolayemi, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Technological Development 22 (5), 247-254 , 2025
    2025
  • Biochar and ash properties from co-combustion of teak stems and cow bone wastes
    AG Adeniyi, JK Odusote, MA Ajala, MA Amoloye, KO Iwuozor, ...
    Biofuels, 1-16 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Inhibition Effect of Gold Nanoparticles Embedded in Gloss Paint on Corrosion of Mild Steel in HNO3 Solution
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, MS Lawal, PP Ikubanni, TA Orhadahwe, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Technological Development 22 (1), 69-78 , 2025
    2025
  • Tribological degradation and corrosion of grinding disc wear contaminants in food
    SI Talabi, II Ahmed, RA Yahya, T Yahaya, JA Adebisi, RM Mahamood, ...
    Results in Engineering 25, 103893 , 2025
    2025
  • Sustainable Production of Sponge Iron through Direct Reduction Process: Waste Recovery from Mill Scale
    AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, JK Odusote, HO Muraina, H Singh, D Paswan, ...
    Sustainable Manufacturing, 116-135 , 2024
    2024
  • DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF PARTICLE REINFORCED ABRASIVE GRINDING DISCS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS
    J Odusote, A Adeleke, P Ikubanni, T Adekanye, A Samuel, C Oji
    Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy 59 (5), 1241-1250 , 2024
    2024
  • Physico-mechanical properties of briquettes produced from woody biomass
    TA Orhadahwe, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, WA Adeleke, RR Elewa, ...
    Lat Am Appl Res 55 (1), 89-93 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • A comprehensive review on the similarity and disparity of torrefied biomass and coal properties
    AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, SS Emmanuel, MO Fajobi, P Nwachukwu, ...
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 199, 114502 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 59
  • Analysis of an Experimental Digital Read-outs Slider Crank Mechanism
    JK Odusote, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, QA Siyanbola, OL Ogundipe, ...
    2024 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for … , 2024
    2024
  • Design and Development of Wireless Controlled Eight-Legged Walking Robot
    H Obasekore, JK Odusote, OK Abdulrahman, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, ...
    2024 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for … , 2024
    2024
  • Silver–gold synthesized nanoparticle as corrosion inhibitor on mild steel in 1.0 M HCl environment
    JK Odusote, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, TB Asafa, SK Kolawole, ...
    Chemistry Africa 7 (1), 243-256 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Corrosion control of AISI 1007 steel using hybrid inhibitors of plant extracts
    PP Ikubanni, AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, H Adegoke, M Oki, JA Okolie
    Chemistry Africa 6 (6), 3161-3171 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Concentrations, sources, and health risks of potentially toxic elements in milled maize
    JA Adeniran, JA Adebisi, SI Talabi, T Yahaya, II Ahmed, RM Mahamood, ...
    Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal 29 (9-10 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Engineering materials development as catalyst for innovation
    JK ODUSOTE
    Unilorin Press , 2023
    2023
  • Advancements in Titanium for Biomedical Applications: A Review of Recent Developments
    AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, MS Lawal, T Ogedengbe, E Anosike-Francis, ...
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023
  • Formed Coke from Coal and Plastic: A Review
    AA Adeleke, P Nzerem, S Ayuba, JK Odusote, AI Olosho, PP Ikubanni, ...
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Recent Developments in the Production of Geopolymers from Biomass Ash
    AA Adeleke, EN Anosike-Francis, AI Olosho, PP Ikubanni, A Chadi, ...
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023
  • Advent of artificial intelligence in automotive engineering
    AA Samuel, AA Adeleke, EN Anosike-Francis, TS Ogedengbe, ...
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Corrosion of food grinding discs in gastro-intestinal environment
    II Ahmed, AA Adediran, RA Yahya, T Yahaya, SI Talabi, JA Adebisi, ...
    Heliyon 9 (10) , 2023
    2023
  • Inhibition potential of silver-gold nanoparticles on mild steel in 3.5% NaCl solution
    PP Ikubanni, AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, TB Asafa, SK Kolawole, ...
    Engineering and Applied Science Research 50 (5), 413-419 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Essential basics on biomass torrefaction, densification and utilization
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, PP Ikubanni, OA Lasode, M Malathi, D Paswan
    International Journal of Energy Research 45 (2), 1375-1395 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 155
  • Synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite from bovine bone for production of dental implants
    JK Odusote, Y Danyuo, AD Baruwa, AA Azeez
    Journal of applied biomaterials & functional materials 17 (2), 2280800019836829 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 141
  • The ignitability, fuel ratio and ash fusion temperatures of torrefied woody biomass
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, PP Ikubanni, OA Lasode, M Malathi, D Paswan
    Heliyon 6 (3) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 104
  • Evaluation of mechanical properties of medium carbon steel quenched in water and oil
    JK Odusote, TK Ajiboye, AB Rabiu
    Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering 11 (2 … , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 102
  • Mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fiber reinforced polymer composites for application as a prosthetic socket
    JK Odusote, AT Oyewo
    J. Eng. Technol 7 (1), 125-139 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 99
  • Physico-mechanical properties of composite briquettes from corncob and rice husk
    HA Ajimotokan, SE Ibitoye, JK Odusote, OA Adesoye, PO Omoniyi
    Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts 4 (3), 159-165 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 93
  • Physical and mechanical characteristics of composite briquette from coal and pretreated wood fines
    A Adeleke, J Odusote, P Ikubanni, O Lasode, M Malathi, D Pasawan
    International Journal of Coal Science & Technology 8 (5), 1088-1098 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 72
  • Densification of coal fines and mildly torrefied biomass into composite fuel using different organic binders
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, OA Lasode, PP Ikubanni, M Malathi, D Paswan
    Heliyon 5 (7) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 69
  • A comprehensive review on the similarity and disparity of torrefied biomass and coal properties
    AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, SS Emmanuel, MO Fajobi, P Nwachukwu, ...
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 199, 114502 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 59
  • Influence of torrefaction on lignocellulosic woody biomass of Nigerian origin
    AA Akanni, OJ Kolawole, P Dayanand, LO Ajani, M Madhurai
    J. Chem. Technol. Metall 54 (2), 274-285 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 56
  • Inhibition efficiency of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on the corrosion of reinforced steel bar in HCl solution
    J Odusote, D Owalude, S Olusegun, R Yahya
    West Indian Journal of Engineering , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 56
  • Performance evaluation of vegetable oil-based cutting fluids in mild steel machining
    SK Kolawole, JK Odusote
    Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research 3 (9), 35-45 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 56
  • Briquetting of subbituminous coal and torrefied biomass using bentonite as inorganic binder
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, PP Ikubanni, AS Olabisi, P Nzerem
    Scientific reports 12 (1), 8716 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 48
  • Evaluation of thermal decomposition characteristics and kinetic parameters of melina wood
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, OA Lasode, PP Ikubanni, M Madhurai, ...
    Biofuels 13 (1), 117-123 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 48
  • Thermal and compositional properties of treated Tectona grandis
    JK Odusote, AA Adeleke, OA Lasode, M Malathi, D Paswan
    Biomass conversion and biorefinery 9 (3), 511-519 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 43
  • Tumbling strength and reactivity characteristics of hybrid fuel briquette of coal and biomass wastes blends
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, PP Ikubanni, OO Agboola, AO Balogun, ...
    Alexandria Engineering Journal 60 (5), 4619-4625 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 37
  • Inhibition efficiency of gold nanoparticles on corrosion of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium in 1M HCl solution
    JK Odusote, TB Asafa, JG Oseni, AA Adeleke, AA Adediran, RA Yahya, ...
    Materials Today: Proceedings 38, 578-583 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 36
  • Analysis of clean coal technology in Nigeria for energy generation
    BO Oboirien, BC North, SO Obayopo, JK Odusote, ER Sadiku
    Energy strategy reviews 20, 64-70 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 36
  • Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in acidic medium by jathropha curcas leaves extract
    JK Odusote, OM Ajayi
    Journal of electrochemical science and technology 4 (2), 81-87 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 36
  • Mild pyrolytic treatment of Gmelina arborea for optimum energetic yields
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, OA Lasode, PP Ikubanni, M Malathi, D Paswan
    Cogent Engineering 6 (1), 1593073 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 35

GRANT DETAILS

1 TETFUND National Research Fund (NRF) research grant (co-researcher) of N45,000,000 on “Multi-Dimensional Assessment of Food Contamination by Grinding Disc and Remedial Approaches” Award letter dated 23/08/2021. Scientists involved: Prof. S. Abdulkareem, Prof. L. A. Olatunji, Prof. J. K. Odusote, Dr. I. I. Ahmed, Dr. Rasheedat M. Mahamood, Dr. J. A. Adebisi, Dr. S. I. Talabi, Dr. Mariam K. Sulaiman, and Mr. T. Yahaya.
2 TETFUND Institutional-Based Research Fund (IBRF) grant (Principal Investigator) (N1,618,296.00) on a Research Proposal titled “Development of casting components using rapid prototyping techniques and simulation for sustainable economy” for the institutional based 2017-2018 intervention grant. Award letter dated 08/11/2019.
3 Overseas Conference TETFund Award (N1,637,825.00) to attend Materials and Science & Technology 2019 (MS&T19) Meeting slated between September 29 and October 3, 2019 at Oregon Convention Centre, USA.

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

1. Adeleke, A.A., Odusote, J.K., Paswan, D., Lasode, O.A. and Malathi, M., (2018): Hybrid Fuel briquette from coal fines and torrefied woody biomass. RP: NG/PT/NC/2018/2753. Date of Patent: 01/03/2018. Date of sealing: 12/11/2018. Certificate no. 011229
2. A.A. Adeleke, P.P. Ikubanni, E. Adeyemi, O.O. Agboola, O.S. Adesina, P. Nzerem, A. Gimba, J.K. Odusote, J.A. Okolie (2023) Synthesized Printing Ink from Various Renewable Sources and Organic Varnish, Patent sealed by the Federal Republic of Nigeria: NG/PT/2022/497
3. Adekunle A. Adeleke, Peter P. Ikubanni, Emmanuel Adeyemi, Olayinka O. Agboola, O.S. Adesina, Petrus Nzerem, Abdullahi Gimba, Jamiu K. Odusote, Jude A. Okolie (2023) Mini Ablative Pyrolyzer for Dual Energy Products, Patent sealed by the Federal Republic of Nigeria: NG/PT/2022/498,

CONSULTANCY

Consultant, for setting up of Faculty of Engineering February 2023 to Date
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State