Michael Mayokun ODEWOLE

@unilorin.edu.ng

Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Head, Others
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Michael Mayokun ODEWOLE


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Dr. Michael Mayokun ODEWOLE is a Senior lecturer and the acting Head of the Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He holds Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. degrees in Agricultural Engineering (Processing and Storage option). His core research interests are: thermal and non-thermal food processing technology; and development, empirical modelling and optimization of food processing and storage systems. He has contributed significantly to knowledge advancement with over sixty (60) articles published in his areas of research. He has co-patented three (3) research works, and has served as Reviewer to fifteen (15) reputable national and international publication outlets. He is a recipient of the prestigious Netherlands Fellowship Programme and has presented scholarly research papers at learned conferences in Japan and Nigeria. He is a registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and others.

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Engineering, Food Science, Bioengineering, Multidisciplinary
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Scopus Publications

  • A review of emerging trends in circular manure management and the role of digital solutions
    Aliu Olamide Oyedun, Hammed Adeniyi Salami, Michael Mayokun Odewole, Lukman Omoniyi Lawal, Timothy Denen Akpenpuun, et al.
    Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, 2025
    Livestock manure (LM) management is a crucial aspect of environmental preservation, material sustainability, and sustainable agriculture. However, inadequate LM management can lead to numerous environmental and health issues. To mitigate these negative impacts, improving manure processing conditions through circular manure management (CMM) practices has been widely promoted and implemented. Furthermore, livestock managers are actively utilizing digital technology (DT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance this concept. This is achieved using decision support tools to plan and improve LM collection, storage, emission control, and resource recovery. This study reviews recent technological advancements in CMM practices, the nexus between CMM practices, and the roles of digital solutions. The findings indicate that models, AI, and decision support tools are effectively employed to estimate LM quality parameters. This enables livestock managers to optimize decisions that reduce methane (CH4) and nitrogen oxide (N2O) emissions while controlling ammonia (NH3) emissions on their farms. Technologies such as robotic scrapers and AI-driven collection systems that utilize smart sensors assist in effective LM collection and storage. Additionally, farmers can enhance soil fertility and decrease environmental pollution by fully exploring the nutrient potential in LM. This study examines how LM contributes to material and energy recovery through the creation of bioenergy and organic fertilizers. Despite the significant potential for LM reuse, several obstacles still limit its widespread application within CMM practices, particularly in developing nations. In these regions, the implementation of CMM is hindered by costs, lack of technical expertise, and inadequate infrastructure. Moreover, the widespread adoption of CMM practices is also influenced by geopolitical and economic factors, as observed in countries with inefficient waste management systems. To facilitate sustainable, large-scale CMM practices globally, this study recommends future research areas, including the need for practical, large-scale, cost-effective treatment technologies and the scalability of bioenergy systems in developing nations.
  • Effects of pulsed magnetic field intensity on the freezing rate and heat loads reduction of harvested mango and tomato
    Kehinde Peter Alabi, Ayoola Patrick Olalusi, John Isa, Kehinde Folake Jaiyeoba, Michael Mayokun Odewole
    British Food Journal, 2024
    PurposeFresh fruits and vegetables (FV) are crucial global food resources, but the presence of heat loads during harvest adversely impacts their shelf life. While freezing technology provides an effective means of removing heat loads, it is an energy-intensive process and may consequently prove too costly for practical business viability. The growing interest in utilizing magnetic field (MF) technology during the freezing of fresh FV enhances the freezing rate and rapidly removes the heat loads of products.Design/methodology/approachIn the present study, pulsed magnetic field (PMF) pretreatment employing specific field strengths (9 T, 14 T and 20 T) was examined as a preliminary step before freezing mango and tomato and compared to the conventional freezing method (untreated) at − 18 °C.FindingsPMF pretreatment prior to freezing demonstrated a noteworthy enhancement in freezing rate by around 10 and 12% when compared with the conventional (untreated) freezing, which exhibited freezing rates of −0.08 °C/min and −1.10 °C/min for mango and tomato, respectively. The PMF pretreatment (at 20 T) provided a higher freezing rate (at p = 0.05) than the conventional freezing method reduced heat loads amounting to 1.1 × 107 J/kg oC and 2.9 × 106 J/kg oC, significantly (at p = 0.05) from mango and tomato, respectively. These reductions in heat loads were approximately more than 5% of the calculated heat loads removed during conventional freezing.Research limitations/implicationsMango and tomato samples were only tested; the results may lack generalizability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test for other products for further studies.Practical implicationsThe paper includes implications for the development of a rapid freezing technique, the development of “pulsed magnetic field” and for eliminating the problem associated with conventional (slow) freezing.Originality/valueThe study holds significance for the production of postharvest freezing technology, providing insightful information on the PMF-assisted freezing of cellular foods.
  • Digitalization of rice value chain in Nigeria with circular economy inclusion for improved productivity – A review
    Michael Mayokun Odewole, Mayowa Saheed Sanusi, Musliu Olushola Sunmonu, Suleiman Yerima, Dare Mobolaji, et al.
    Heliyon, 2024
  • Exploring recent developments in novel technologies and AI integration for plant-based protein functionality: A review
    Sodiq Oladimeji Alasi, Mayowa Saheed Sanusi, Musiliu Olushola Sunmonu, Michael Mayokun Odewole, Abiola Lydia Adepoju
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2024
  • Development of a Fermentation Vat for Value Chain Addition in Locust Bean Processing
    Adesoji Matthew Olaniyan, Bashirat Kikelomo Abdulkareem, Michael Mayokun Odewole, Ezekiel Olanrewaju Ariyo, Adeoye Ibukun Oyebanji, et al.
    2023 International Conference on Science Engineering and Business for Sustainable Development Goals Seb Sdg 2023, 2023
    In this study, a fermentation vat for processing dehulled African locust beans into hygienic food condiment was developed. This processing unit consists of an insulated tiltable heating chamber, a thermostatically-controlled heat sensing device, frame, aluminum made internal cylinder, water inlet pipe and discharge for wastewater. The performance experimentation of the developed fermentation vat was done using a $4\\mathrm{x}3\\mathrm{x}3$ randomized factorial design. A 36 samples of d hulled African locust bean was cooked at 98°C for 1, 2, 3 and 4 hrs. The cooked samples were fermented at 40°C for 2, 3 and 5 days, each trial replicated three times. Using standard procedures, the fermented products were subjected to proximate analysis to determine their nutritional qualities namely moisture content, ash content, crude fibre, fat and oil, carbohydrate, and crude protein. The results obtained within the range of cooking duration and fermentation time shows that the moisture content, ash content, crude fibre, fat and oil, carbohydrate, and crude protein of fermented locust beans were in the range of 67.94 -70.02% (wb); 1.26 -2.14%; 0.90-1.48%; 4.53 -4.83%, 2.06- 2.87% and 21.20- 21.80% respectively. In comparison with the traditionally processed fermented locust bean, moisture content, crude fibre, fat and oil, carbohydrate, and crude protein were in the range of 38.91-68.15%(wb); 1.31 -1.80 %; 0.67-1.12%; 12.18-10.52; 14.45 -22.43% and 18.25-18.34% respectively. The developed machine was able to addressed qualities improvement and drudgery reduction common with traditional methods of processing.
  • Process modeling and optimization of magnetic field pretreatment of sweet pepper and fluted pumpkin leaf
    Agricultural Engineering International Cigr Journal, 2022
  • Designing of a gasoline food-grade magnetic hammer mill
    Agricultural Engineering International Cigr Journal, 2022
  • Modelling of Thin-Layer Drying of Osmo-Pretreated Red Bell Pepper
    Michael Mayokun Odewole, Kehinde James Falua
    Acta Technologica Agriculturae, 2021
    The paper observes a thin-layer drying behaviour of red bell pepper. The red bell pepper (192 samples) was pretreated in osmotic solution of salt of concentrations 5–20% (w/w) at osmotic solution temperatures (30–60 °C) and osmotic process durations (30–120 min) and dried at 60 °C in a locally fabricated convective dryer after preformation of osmotic dehydration pretreatment process. Experimental moisture content values obtained from the drying process were converted to moisture ratios. Seven existing thin-layer drying model equations were used for model equation fitting. The predicted and experimental (observed) moisture ratios were analysed statistically. The statistical indices and rules used to judge and select the model equation that would best describe the process were the highest values of coefficient of determination (R 2); the lowest values of chi-square (χ2), root mean square error (RMSE), and sum of squares error (SSE). Results showed that the two-term exponential model equation best described the drying behaviour of osmo-pretreated red bell pepper. The ranges of statistical indices of selected two-term exponential model equation are: R 2 (0.9389–0.9751), χ2 (0.0642–0.1503), RMSE (0.2032–0.1668), and SSE (0.6424–1.5027).
  • Effects of different autoclaving parameters on the nutritional compositions of raw milk samples
    Agricultural Engineering International Cigr Journal, 2021
  • One-pot synthesis of biodiesel from high FFA shea butter in an optimisation study using response surface methodology
    E. O. Ajala, A. M. Olaniyan, F. Aberuagba, M. A. Ajala, M. M. Odewole
    Biofuels, 2020
    Optimisation of biodiesel production from high free fatty acids (FFA) of 6.86% shea butter (SB) using a base catalyst, potassium hydroxide, was studied. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed as a model for the optimisation of the process by varying temperature, agitation speed, mole ratio and catalyst loading in the range of 40–60°C, 200–1400 rpm, 8:1–12:1 (w/w) and 1–2% (w/w) respectively. The significance of the variables in both linear and nonlinear forms of the model was analysed by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The ANOVA results showed that the temperature, agitation speed, mole ratio and catalyst loading had a significant effect on the shea biodiesel yield with a p-value of < 0.0001 for each of the variables, adjusted R2 of 0.9517 and predicted R2 of 0.8625. The maximum %yield of shea biodiesel obtained was 90.83% at optimal operating temperature of 50°C, agitation speed of 800 rpm, mole ratio of 12:1 (w/w) and catalyst loading of 1% (w/w). This showed that the RSM optimised the one-pot synthesis of biodiesel from high FFA SB, an indication that it can be adopted successfully in the industry to maximise the yield of biodiesel from high FFA SB.
  • Microstructures and Elemental Distribution of Magnetic Field Pre-Treated Fluted Pumpkin Leaf
    Michael Mayokun Odewole, Ayoola Patrick Olalusi, Ajiboye Solomon Oyerinde, Olufunmilayo Sade Omoba
    Acta Technologica Agriculturae, 2020
  • Energy and exergy analyses of convective drying of green bell pepper in a cabinet tray dryer
    Agricultural Engineering International Cigr Journal, 2020
  • MICROSTRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTAL DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNETIC FIELD PRETREATED SWEET PEPPER
    Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2020
  • Empirical models and process optimization for prediction of nutritional parameters of stored cowpea variety (IT96D-610K)
    Musliu Olushola Sunmonu, Michael Mayokun Odewole, Ibukunolowa Omotola Oyeleke, Grace Olufunke Otitodun, Mobolaji Omobowale, et al.
    Acta Technologica Agriculturae, 2018
  • Design, construction and performance evaluation of a mini-scale batch reactor for biodiesel production: A case study of shea butter
    Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, 2018
  • Effect of osmotic dehydration pretreatments on drying rate and post-drying quality attributes of red bell pepper (capsicum annuum)
    Agricultural Engineering International Cigr Journal, 2016
  • Design and development of a livestock feed mixer with spring-controlled packaging unit
    A.M. Olaniyan, M.M. Odewole
    International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 2013

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The Smart Agriculture: Machine Learning Models for Mango Variety Identification and Selection
    MM Odewole, OD Oyeleke, R Abdulrahman, TA Adegbite, QB Adeyi
    Journal of Engineering Innovation and Sustainability 2 (1), 1-18 , 2026
    2026
  • Simulation of an Improved Road-Side Maize Roasting Machine and Thermal Efficiency Validation
    MM ODEWOLE, SA OLALEYE, MT ABDULRAHMAN, OEG ONYEMACHI, ...
    UNIABUJA Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET) 3 (1), 250-258 , 2026
    2026
  • Assessment of a Modular Solar-Powered Cooling System Integrated with a DC-Remote Monitoring and Control System for Fruits and Vegetables Storage
    A Adebiyi, M Sunmonu, M Odewole, M Omodara, O Akinyera
    Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, 302-311 , 2025
    2025
  • A review of emerging trends in circular manure management and the role of digital solutions
    AO Oyedun, HA Salami, MM Odewole, LO Lawal, TD Akpenpuun, ...
    Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 24 (4), 21 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Application of artificial neural network to identify the closest variety to Ogbomoso mango fruit.
    MM Odewole, TA Adegbite
    2025
  • Effects of pulsed magnetic field intensity on the freezing rate and heat loads reduction of harvested mango and tomato
    KP Alabi, AP Olalusi, J Isa, KF Jaiyeoba, MM Odewole
    British Food Journal 126 (12), 4212-4220 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Determination of Some Physical Properties of Four Varieties of Mango Fruits
    MM Odewole, TA Adegbite, TE Owolabi
    Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology 7 (1), 087-092 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Digitalization of rice value chain in Nigeria with circular economy inclusion for improved productivity–A review
    MM Odewole, MS Sanusi, MO Sunmonu, S Yerima, D Mobolaji, ...
    Heliyon 10 (11) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Exploring recent developments in novel technologies and AI integration for plant-based protein functionality: A review
    SO Alasi, MS Sanusi, MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, AL Adepoju
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 15, 101036 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 58
  • Performance Evaluation of a Laboratory-Scale Magnetic Field Pretreatment Device
    MM Odewole, O Ogunbiyi, AA Saka, EO Ayangbola, IO Shehu
    Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Development of a Fermentation Vat for value chain addition in Locust bean processing
    AM Olaniyan, BK Abdulkareem, MM Odewole, EO Ariyo, AI Oyebanji, ...
    2023 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Development of a Gasoline Food-Grade Magnetic Hammer Mill and Estimation of Milling and Energy Consumption Pattern of Some Selected Food Materials
    MS Sanusi, MO Sunmonu, M Odewole, O Obajemihi, L Adepoju, ...
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal 24 (4) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Process modeling and optimization of magnetic field pretreatment of sweet pepper and fluted pumpkin leaf
    MM Odewole, AP Olalusi, SA Oyetunji, O Ogunbiyi
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal 24 (4) , 2022
    2022
  • Assessing the potentials of a plant-based coagulant (Cyperus Esculentus Pulp) as alternative to alum in conventional water treatment process
    DO Akuboh, M Saidu, AS Abdulkareem, AO Busari
    Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment 18 (3), 387-402 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Empirical Modeling of the Effects of Magnetic Field Pretreatment on the Drying Rate of Sweet Pepper and Fluted Pumpkin Leaf
    MM Odewole, AP Olalusi, AS Oyerinde
    Scientific Study & Research. Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Modelling of thin-layer drying of Osmo-pretreated red bell pepper
    MM Odewole, KJ Falua
    Acta Technologica Agriculturae 24 (2), 67-71 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 8
  • Determination of Selected Thermal Properties of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Seeds
    MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, OA Adeyinka, MS Sanusi, SO Musa
    2021
  • Determination of Some Selected Thermal Properties of Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita pepo).
    MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, OA Adeyinka, MS Sanusi, SO Musa
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 25 (4) , 2021
    2021
  • Effect of Two Blanching Methods on the Nutritional Values of Tomatoes and Pumpkin Leaves.
    MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, EO Ajala, ROA Sani, AO Ogunbiyi
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 25 (2), 183 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of electromagnetic field pretreatment on the phytonutrient content of sweet pepper and fluted pumpkin leaf
    MM Odewole, KJ Falua, EF Fatola, AJ Alayande
    Technoscience Journal for Community Development in Africa 2 (1), 19-28 , 2021
    2021

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Exploring recent developments in novel technologies and AI integration for plant-based protein functionality: A review
    SO Alasi, MS Sanusi, MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, AL Adepoju
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 15, 101036 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 58
  • Determination of some mechanical properties of almond seed related to design of food processing machines
    MO Sunmonu, MO Iyanda, MM Odewole, AN Moshood
    Nigerian Journal of Technological Development 12 (1), 22-26 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 30
  • Characteristics of onion under different process pretreatments and different drying conditions
    KP Alabi, AM Olaniyan, MM Odewole
    J Food Process Technol 7 (555), 2 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 23
  • Extraction of oil from fluted pumpkin seed (telfairia occidentalis) by solvent extraction method
    MM Odewole, MO Sunmonu, OI Obajemihi, TE Owolabi
    Annals Food Science and Technology 16 (2), 372-378 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 22
  • Effect of osmotic dehydration pretreatments on drying rate and post-drying quality attributes of red bell pepper (capsicum annuum)
    MM Odewole, AM Olaniyan
    Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal 18 (1), 226-235 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 20
  • Comparative analysis of physico-chemical properties of oil extract from two varieties of fluted pumpkin seeds using different extraction methods
    MO Sunmonu, EO Ajala, MM Odewole, S Morrison, AM Alabi
    Kathmandu University Journal of Science Engineering and Technology 13 (2) , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 17
  • Design, construction and performance evaluation of a mini-scale batch reactor for biodiesel production: A case study of shea butter
    EO Ajala, F Aberuagba, AM Olaniyan, MA Ajala, MO Sunmonu, ...
    Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol 40 (5), 1066-1075 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 15
  • Effect of Two Blanching Methods on the Nutritional Values of Tomatoes and Pumpkin Leaves.
    MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, EO Ajala, ROA Sani, AO Ogunbiyi
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 25 (2), 183 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Development and Performance Evaluation of A Manually Operated Multipurpose Fruit Juice Extractor
    MM Odewole, KJ Falua, SO Adebisi, KO Abdullahi
    Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of Process Conditions on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Groundnut Oil Extracted with a Vertical Screw Jack
    MM Odewole, SK Oyeniyi, EB Adesoye
    Annals. Food Science and Technology (AFST) Journal 17 (2), 492 - 496 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 12
  • Empirical Modeling of Drying Rate and Qualities of Red Bell Pepper
    MM Odewole, AM Olaniyan
    LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 12
  • A review of emerging trends in circular manure management and the role of digital solutions
    AO Oyedun, HA Salami, MM Odewole, LO Lawal, TD Akpenpuun, ...
    Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 24 (4), 21 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • One-pot synthesis of biodiesel from high FFA shea butter in an optimisation study using response surface methodology
    EO Ajala, AM Olaniyan, F Aberuagba, MA Ajala, MM Odewole
    Biofuels 11 (7), 821-828 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 9
  • Modelling of thin-layer drying of Osmo-pretreated red bell pepper
    MM Odewole, KJ Falua
    Acta Technologica Agriculturae 24 (2), 67-71 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 8
  • Digitalization of rice value chain in Nigeria with circular economy inclusion for improved productivity–A review
    MM Odewole, MS Sanusi, MO Sunmonu, S Yerima, D Mobolaji, ...
    Heliyon 10 (11) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Design of a varying die-plate fish feed pelletizer and performance evaluation using a non-conventional feed sources
    MO Sunmonu, MM Odewole, KJ Falua
    Applied Science and Engineering Progress 11 (4), 263-271 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 6
  • Optimization of Some Mineral Contents of Dried Osmo-Pretreated Green Bell Pepper(Capsicum annuum) Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
    MM Odewole, MO Sunmonu, SK Oyeniyi, O Adeyinka-Ajiboye, ...
    Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment (AZOJETE) 12 … , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 6
  • Design and development of a livestock feed mixer with spring-controlled packaging unit
    AM Olaniyan, MM Odewole
    International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa 9, 43-55 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 6
  • Effects of pulsed magnetic field intensity on the freezing rate and heat loads reduction of harvested mango and tomato
    KP Alabi, AP Olalusi, J Isa, KF Jaiyeoba, MM Odewole
    British Food Journal 126 (12), 4212-4220 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Fabrication and performance evaluation of a thevetia nut cracking machine
    MM Odewole, RO Ajibade
    Nigerian Journal of Technological Development 12 (1), 12-17 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 5