PROF YUSUF LANRE SHUAIB-BABATA

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Professor, Others
University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria

PROF YUSUF LANRE SHUAIB-BABATA
Professor at Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin who specializes in Materials Development, Characterization and Failure Analysis; Corrosion, Composites, and Ceramics

EDUCATION

B.Eng. (Hons) University of Ilorin, Ilorin
M.Eng. University of Ilorin, Ilorin,
PhD. Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria,
PGDE, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Cert Data Process & Management Information System, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
D.Ent (Engineering Entrepreneurship), College of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (a groundbreaking college of Prime Light University, United States of America)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Engineering, Ceramics and Composites, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science
570

Scholar Citations

11

Scholar h-index

13

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The effect of Magnesium addition on the performance of Aluminium-Zinc–Copper alloy as a sacrificial anode in seawater
    AI OWOLABI, YL Shuaib-Babata, EI Omokheni, YO Busari, LB Abdulqadir, ...
    2026
  • Characterization of molybdenum-modified aluminide coating on 304 stainless steel via slurry
    AI OWOLABI, TK Abdullah, K AbdulRazak, YL Shuaib-Babata
    Published by EDP science , 2026
    2026
  • Evaluation of UNILORIN Dam Moulding Sand Properties for Foundry Applications
    AI OWOLABI, YL SHUAIB-BABATA, KS AJAO, YO BUSARI, KO ARUNA, ...
    Published by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Federal University … , 2026
    2026
  • Inhibitory Potential of Blended Parkia biglobosa and Delonix regia Extracts on Corrosion of AISI 1007 Steel in 1.0 M Hydrochloric Acid Medium
    YL SHUAIB-BABATA, YO BUSARI, IO AMBALI, TA NURUDEEN, ...
    FUDMA Journal of Engineering and Technology 2 (1), 295-311 , 2026
    2026
  • Evaluation of UNILORIN Dam Moulding Sand Properties for Foundry Applications
    YL SHUAIB-BABATA, YO BUSARI, IO AMBALI, KO ARUNA, HO COKER, ...
    FUDMA Journal of Engineering and Technology 2 (1), 201-210 , 2026
    2026
  • Characterisation of Briquette Fuel Produced from Admixture of Coconut Coir and Sawdust Particles using Starch Gel Binder
    AI OWOLABI, YL Shuaib-Babata, YO Busari, AM Issa, KS Ajao, ...
    Published by Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin … , 2026
    2026
  • CHARACTERIZATION OF BRIQUETTES FUEL PRODUCED FROM ADMIXTURE OF COCONUT COIR AND SAWDUST PARTICLES USING STARCH GEL AS A BINDER
    IO Ambali, YL Shuaib-Babata, YO Busari, AM Issa, KS Ajao, OT Popoola
    Faculty of Engineering andTechnology, University of Ilorin , 2026
    2026
  • Characterization of molybdenum-modified aluminide coating on 304 stainless steel via slurry aluminizing
    IO Ambali, T Siew Min, A Abu Seman, TK Abdullah, K Abdul Razak, ...
    Metallurgical Research & Technology 123 (3), 319 , 2026
    2026
  • Fatigue crack growth analysis of welded structural steel S460G2+ M with induced residual stress using chained welding-VCCT simulation
    YO Busari, YHP Manurung, WEWA Rahaman, AJ Farounbi, ...
    International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM) 19 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluation of recycling strategies for SS316L powder in laser powder bed fusion: impacts on mechanical properties and fatigue performance
    YO Busari, AJ Farounbi, S Sikiru, SNM Ghazali, YHP Manurung, ...
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 139 (3), 1123 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Suitability Assessment of the Properties of Agba Dam Moulding Sand for Foundry Applications
    AI OWOLABI, YL SHUAIB-BABATA, YO BUSARI, KO ARUNA, HO COKER, ...
    Published by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Abuja. , 2025
    2025
  • Suitability Assessment of the Properties of Agba Dam Moulding Sand for Foundry Applications
    YL SHUAIB-BABATA, YO BUSARI, KO ARUNA, HO COKER, ...
    UNIABUJA Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET) 2 (2), 30-40 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Characterisation of Ovis Aries Horn and Cocos nucifera Shell Particles for Hybridisation in Polymeric Composites
    JA ADEBISI, AS ABDULRAHMAN, OY BUSARI, YL SHUAIB-BABATA, ...
    UNIABUJA Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET) 2 (1), 94-103 , 2025
    2025
  • Characterisation of ovis aries horn and cocos nucifera shell particles for hybridisation in polymeric composites.
    KS Ajao, JA Adebisi, AS Abdulrahman, YO Busari, YL Shuaib-Babata, ...
    Faculty of Engineering, University of Abuja, Nigeria. , 2025
    2025
  • Physico-mechanical Properties of Ecofriendly Bricks using Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Wastes as Binders
    YO Busari, R omotoyosi Idowu, A Reghioua, S Sikiru, YL Shuaib-Babata, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Technological Development 21 (4), 205-212 , 2024
    2024
  • Physio-Mechanical Characterization of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate and Soda-Lime Glass Waste Composite for Roof Tile Application.
    YO Busari, IS Ibrahim, KS Ajao, NM Abbas, JO Adegbola, HK Ibrahim, ...
    Journal of Polymer Materials 41 (3) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Assessment of phoenix dactylifera seed extract as a green inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in an acidic solution
    AJO Shuaib-Babata Y.L., Ayind I.V., Busari Y.O., Yahya R. A., Ameen M.O ...
    Annals of faculty engineering Hunedoara - International journal of … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Investigation on Lukosi clay for industrial refractory application: Its characterization
    A J. A., SB Y. L., A O. D., S I., B A., A T.O.
    Adeleke University Journal of Science 3 (1), 219-226 , 2024
    2024
  • Corrosion inhibition efficacy of hybrid organic extracts from prosopisAfricana and citrulluslanatus on mild steel in acidic medium
    AI OWOLABI, YL Shuaib-Babata, IS Ayinde, YO Busari, RA Yahya, ...
    Published by Faculty of Engineering, Domneasca Street, 111, Galati, Romania , 2023
    2023
  • CORROSION INHIBITION EFFICACY OF HYBRID ORGANIC EXTRACTS FROM PROSOPISAFRICANA AND CITRULLUSLANATUS ON MILD STEEL IN ACIDIC MEDIUM
    YL SHUAIB-BABATA, IV AYINDE, YO BUSARI, ...
    THE ANNALS OF “DUNAREA DE JOS” UNIVERSITY OF GALATI FASCICLE IX. METALLURGY … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Combustion characteristics of fuel briquettes made from charcoal particles and sawdust agglomerates
    HA Ajimotokan, AO Ehindero, KS Ajao, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, ...
    Scientific African 6, e00202 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 243
  • CHARACTERIZATION OF BARUTEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE (NIGERIA) FIRECLAYS AS SUITABLE REFRACTORY MATERIALS
    GAM Y. L. Shuaib-Babata, S. S. Yaru, S. Abdulkareem Y. O. Busari, I. O ...
    Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) 37 (2), 374 – 386 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 25
  • Analysis of Ilorin sand moulding properties for foundry applications
    SBY Lanre, O JO
    Int. J. Eng. Res. Technol. 3, 1520-1525 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 19
  • Corrosion inhibition of AISI 1007 steel in hydrochloric acid using cucumis sativus (cucumber) extracts as green inhibitor
    YL Shuaib-Babata, YO Busari, RA Yahya, JM Abdul
    Acta Technica Corviniensis-Bulletin of Engineering 11 (4), 153-161 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 18
  • Evaluation of the Foundry Properties of Oyun River (Ilorin) Moulding Sand
    YL Shuaib-Babata, HK Ibrahim, KS , Ajao, IO Ambali, MO 2019 Bello
    Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology 2 (1), 12-24 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 17
  • Numerical evaluation of fatigue crack growth of structural steels using energy release rate with VCCT
    SD Busari Y O, Manurung Y H P, Leitner M, Shuaib-Babata Y L, Mat M F ...
    Applied Sciences 12 (2641), 1-14 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 15
  • Suitability of Cow Horn as Filler in an Epoxy Composite
    A I. O, SB Y. L, A T. O, A I. N, I H. K, E Z. U, A S. O.
    Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 23 (3), 475-482 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 15
  • Suitability of using Ado Ekiti, Akerebiata (Ilorin) and Birni Gwari (Kaduna) clays for production of household ceramic water filter
    YL Shuaib-Babata, E Mudaire, CE Egwim
    Journal of Engineering Research 21 (2), 11-25 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 15
  • Suitability of Ado-Ekiti (Nigeria) natural moulding sands for use as foundry sands in production of aluminum alloy cast
    YL Shuaib-Babata, AJ Abegunde, JM Abdul
    Journal of Production Engineering 20 (2), 91-100 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 12
  • Assessment of physico-mechanical properties of clay deposits in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State Nigeria for industrial applications.
    YL 3. Shuaib-Babata, A I. O, I H. K., A K. S., E Z. U., A N. I., OM Odeniyi
    USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering. 16 (3), 2727–2753 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 11
  • Suitability of some Selected Ado-Ekiti (Nigeria) Natural Moulding Sands’ Properties for Sand Casting
    AIOMGA Shuaib-Babata Y. L., Yaru S. S., Abdulkareem S., Ajayi S., Busari Y ...
    Covenant Journal of Engineering Technology (CJET) 1 (No 2), 53-64 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 11
  • Inhibitive potential of Prosopis Africana on corrosion of low carbon steel in 1M hydrochloric acid medium
    YL SHUAIB-BABATA, KH IBRAHIM, OI AMBALI, AR YAHYA, SK AJAO, ...
    International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture 4 (2), 66-76 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 10
  • Quality evaluation of commercially available steels in some selected Nigerian markets
    AJM Shuaib-Babata Y. L., Adewuyi R. A., Ajao K. S., Ambali I. O., Aremu N. I ...
    ANNALS of Faculty Engineering Hunedoara– International Journal of … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 10
  • Evaluation of chemical and physico-mechanical properties of Ado-Ekiti (South West, Nigeria) natural moulding sands for foundry applications
    AIO Shuaib-Babata Y. L., Abegunde E.
    Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment (AZOJETE) Vol … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 9
  • Production of abrasive sandpaper using periwinkle shells and crab shells
    Y SHUAIB-BABATA
    International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 8
  • Modification and Performance Evaluation of a Low Cost ElectroMechanically Operated Creep Testing Machine
    GOA J J Momoh, Y L Shuaib-Babata
    Leonardo Journal of Sciences 2010 (16), 83-94 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 8
  • Production and characterization of asbestos free brake pads from kenaf fiber composite
    ZU Elakhame, YL Shuaib-Babata, SO Jimoh, LK Bankole, IO Ambali
    Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology 3 (1), 69-78 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 7
  • Hardness and tensile properties of prophylactic knee brace produced from cow bone and periwinkle shell composites
    A Sulaiman, AT Adeniyi, AA Toyin, SBY Lanre, AT Kolawole, AI Idowu, ...
    International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture 4 (2), 41-47 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 7
  • Development of Abrasive Sandpaper Grains from Agro-Waste Material for Polishing of Wood Surface
    I H. K., A A.S., S Abdulkareem, YL Shuaib-Babata, P O. T., ...
    Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology 2 (1), 48-60 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 7
  • Evaluation of chemical and physico-mechanical properties of some Nigeria natural clays samples for foundry applications
    YL Shuaib-Babata, NA Abdulrahaman
    Faculty of Engineering, Federal University, Oye, Nigeria , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 7

GRANT DETAILS

Tetfund Institutional Based Research Fund (IBR), University of Ilorin: Development of casting components using rapid prototyping technique and simulation for sustainable One Million, Nine Hundred and Two Thousand, One Fourty (N1,902,140,000.00) Naira) 7thFebruary, 2019

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Volunteer @ The Scout Association of Nigeria - National Headquartes Commissioner (Program/Operation)