Saminu Olatunji
Reader, Geophysics, Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin · University of Ilorin
Research Interests
Hydrogeophysics, Mineral exploration, Energy Resources
Biography
Saminu Olatunji is a Reader in the Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences University of Ilorin with 15 years of University teaching, research, and administrative experience. He has served as Sub-Dean of Faculty and Head of Department. His areas of research interest span Groundwater, Mineral, Energy resources, and Fabrication of the instrument in Applied Geophysics. He has to his credit over seventy publications in reputable outlets covering journals, edited conference proceedings, and chapters in books. He has successfully supervised over 15 M.Sc. dissertations and 11 Ph.D. theses. To his distinction, he has patented Geophysical equipment that he invented. He is a registered member of the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) and many other professional bodies within and outside Nigeria.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Geophysics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2006; Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Geophysics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1999; B.Sc. (Ed.) (Hons.) Physics, University of Ilorin, 1990
Recent Scopus Publications
- Reassessing high geothermal zones in the benue trough, Nigeria, using airborne radiometric data
- Reservoir-scale petrographic and grain size study of Bida basin sandstones: A geophysical perspective on porosity and depositional trends
- Application of aeroradiometric data for lithological classification and iron ore prospecting in southwestern Nigeria
- Geophysical investigation of groundwater potential and aquifer properties using ground magnetic and vertical electrical sounding at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria
- Aquifer Vulnerability Index Model for Vulnerability Assessment: A Case Study of Irewolede Estate in Ilorin, North-Central Nigeria
Research Outputs
Non-Polarizing Porous Pot Electrode for Geo-Electrical Survey (Patent number NG/P/2022/73)
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6257-0725
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=rItN9EUAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55386113500