Lecturer at University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Olawale Yusuf Babatunde is a Nigerian civil engineer with expertise in sustainable construction materials. He has been a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, since 2019. His work primarily focuses on innovative engineering materials and optimization techniques for civil infrastructure. He is passionate about applying sustainable solutions in construction using local and alternative materials.
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Education📚🎓
Olawale holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Pan African University Institute of Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), Kenya (2023). He also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in 2018 and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in 2013, both from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. His early education includes attendance at Dalex Royal College, Ilorin, for his secondary education, completed in 2007.
Experience🏗️📐
Babatunde has been a Lecturer at the University of Ilorin since 2019, teaching a variety of courses in Civil Engineering, such as Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Structural Design. Prior to this role, he worked as a Consulting Engineer for Aroes Engineering Nigeria Limited, conducting soil investigations for major projects like the Kwara State New Secretariat Complex. He also gained industry experience at Asbirob Works as a Pupil Engineer and has taught Physics and Mathematics at secondary schools.
Research Interests🧪🏢
Olawale’s research focuses on developing sustainable materials for construction. His Ph.D. research involved an in-depth investigation into the effects of material compositions on waste plastic binder composites for pavers and other construction blocks. His other projects explore the use of alternative binders from eggshell waste, rice husk ash, and magnesium-oxide. His work emphasizes material optimization using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN).
Awards🎖️🏆
Babatunde was awarded the prestigious African Union Ph.D. Scholarship in 2020 for his doctoral studies at PAUSTI, Kenya. This scholarship reflects his dedication and excellence in civil engineering and innovation in sustainable materials.
Publications Top Needs
- Physicomechanical and Thermal Properties of Particle Board Produced Using Waste Ceramic Materials and Corncob
- Authors: Aladegboye, O.J., Oyedepo, O.J., Awolola, T.J., Ilesanmi, O.T., Ikubanni, P.P.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Performance Evaluation of Hospital Waste Ash-Modified Asphalt Mixtures
- Authors: Oguntayo, D., Ogundipe, O., Aladegboye, O., Babatunde, Y., Aransiola, O.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 6
- Effect of Mix Proportion on the Strength and Durability of Plastic and Sand Composite for Construction Applications
- Authors: Babatunde, Y.O., Ibrahim, R.A., Oguntayo, D.O.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 4
- Influence of Material Composition on the Morphology and Engineering Properties of Waste Plastic Binder Composite for Construction Purposes
- Authors: Babatunde, Y., Mwero, J., Mutuku, R., Jimoh, Y., Oguntayo, D.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 9
- Effects of Filler Types on the Microstructural and Engineering Properties of Waste Plastic Binder Composite for Construction Purposes
- Authors: Babatunde, Y.O., Mwero, J., Mutuku, R., Jimoh, Y., Oguntayo, D.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 1
Conclusion🌱🔧
Olawale Babatunde is an accomplished civil engineer with a strong foundation in academic research and professional practice. His expertise in sustainable materials, optimization techniques, and structural design is shaping the future of eco-friendly construction. With his dedication to sustainable infrastructure and ongoing contributions to research, Olawale is poised to make a lasting impact in the field of civil engineering.