CURRICULUM VITAE

OLAOYE, Joshua Olanrewaju

Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Department,
University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515,
Ilorin 240001, Kwara State, Nigeria
+2348035812797
jolanoye@unilorin.edu.ng

A FULL NAMES OLAOYE, Joshua Olanrewaju

Department: Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering

Date of First Appointment: 3rd August, 1998
Status on First Appointment: Assistant Lecturer

PRESENT STATUS: Senior Lecturer

PRESENT SALARY: UASS 5 Step 3

Date of Last Promotion: 1 October, 2007
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B UNIVERSITY EDUCATION (with dates- Starting with the latest)

(a) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria 3rd June, 2000 – 22nd December 2004
(b) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria 30th Jan., 1992 – 8th May 1995
(c) University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria 18th Oct., 1985 – 22nd August 1990

C SECONDARY EDUCATION AND OTHER (with dates- Staring with the

latest):
(a) Government Secondary School, Share. Oct., 1978 – June 1984
(b) U. M. C. A. Primary School, Share. Oct., 1973 – June 1978

D ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS (with dates and granting

bodies Starting with the latest):
(a) Ph. D. (Agricultural Engineering)
(b) M. Eng. (Agricultural Engineering)
(c) B. Eng. (Agricultural Engineering)
(d) W. A. E. C. (G.C.E. O Level)
(e) First School Leaving Certificate
2004 University of Ilorin
1995 University of Ilorin
1990 University of Ilorin
1984 W. A. E. C
1978 Kwara State Government
E PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (with dates):
R. Engr. (Nigeria), that is, COREN Registered (R. 11645), 2005
* This registration is a pre – condition for the practice of engineering
profession in Nigeria.

F SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES (at University, Secondary or Technical

Level only – Starting with the latest)
1. Federal Government Scholar for M. Eng Programme 1992/93 Session
2. Best Physics student Government Secondary School, Share, 1984 Set

G TRAINING PROGRAMME ATTENDED (State period of training and

College, Describe Courses taken – Starting with the latest)
1. A 3 Day National Training Workshop on Biofuels for Sustainable Energy
Development organized by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Abuja,
Nigeria in collaboration with the National Research Institute for Chemical
Technology (NARICT), Zaria, Nigeria at NARICT, Zaria between 22nd and 24th
June 2009.

2. Training in Propagation and processing of Sugarcane by National Sugar

Development Council “Sugar Forum 2007”. Theme: The Nigerian Sugar
Sector: Post – Privatization Challenges & Opportunities at Transcorp Hilton,
Abuja, Nigeria 4th December 2007.

3. DBI Train the Trainer 2006: Internet and Office Productivity Tools by Digital
Bridge Institute, Abuja and Nigerian Communications Commission at The
University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

4. Research Methodology Workshop organized by Faculty of Business and

Social Sciences and sponsored by the University of Ilorin, Ilorin. P. M. B.
1515 Ilorin, Nigeria for Lecturer I and below on 7th and 8th March, 2005.

H HONOURS, DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED /

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (Starting with the latest)
(c) Corporate Member, American Society of Agricultural & Biological
Engineers, 2007
(b) Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 2000
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 (a) Corporate Member, Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, 1997
I EXPERIENCE SINCE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Starting with the latest)
1. Senior Lecturer, Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Department,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin. 2007 to Date

2. Research Associates, Unilorin Sugar Research Institute

University of Ilorin, Ilorin. 2005 to date

3. Lecturer I, Agricultural Engineering Department,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin. 2004 to
2007

4. Lecturer II, Agricultural Engineering Department,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin. 2001 to
2004

5. Assistant Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Engineering,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin. 1998 – 2001

6. Lecturer II, Agricultural Engineering Department,

Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State. 1996 - 1998

7. Education Officer II
Kwara State Ministry of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State 1992 – 1996

8. Farm Manager,
Adonai Farms Limited, Enugu, Enugu State.
(National Youth Service Corps Scheme) 1990 – 1991

DETAILS OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE TO THE

COMMUNITY (with status and dates):

1. Senate Member, Faculty Representative Engineering & Technology

2009 to date
2. Postgraduate Coordinator, ABE, Department 2008 to date
3. Sub Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology 2008 to date
4. Staff Adviser, NSBE, Unilorin Chapter 2007 to date
5. Staff Adviser, NUESA, Unilorin Chapter 2007 to date
6. Sub Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology 2006 to 2008
7. Member, Faculty Web Ring 2006 to date
8. National Treasurer, Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers
2005 to date
9. Member, Faculty of Engineering & Technology Merit Award Committee
2005 to date
10. Member, Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Seminar Planning Committee 2005 to date

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 11. Faculty SWEP Coordinator 2005 to
2007
12. Departmental Exam Officer 2004 to
2006
13. Staff Adviser, National Association of Share Students’ Union
University of Ilorin Chapter, Ilorin 2004 to date
14. Departmental Coordinator of Industrial Training 2001 to 2003
15. Chairman, Departmental Welfare Committee 2001 to date
16. Level Adviser, 100 L to 500L 2002/2003 Session 1999
to 2002
17. Departmental Board Secretary 1999 to
2004

Courses taught
AGE 314 Farm Power & Machinery
AGE 414 Farm Power and Machinery
AGE 551 Engineering Properties and Handling of Agricultural Materials
AGE 672 Computer Applications and Modelling of Agricultural Systems
AGE 671 Instrumentation and Measurements
AGE 651 Advanced Farm Power and Machinery
AGE 652 Advanced Farm Machinery Design and Analysis
AGE 653 Advanced Studies in Traction and Transport Mechanism
AGE 654 Crop Protection Equipment and analysis

J. RESEARCH INTERESTS OR COMMISSIONED PROJECTS

(i) Completed (Starting with the latest)
Principal investigator on the following projects
a) Modelling of the Threshing System for Grain Crop
b) Development of a Shea nut Mixer
c) Design, Construction and Testing of a Sugarcane Juice Extractor
d) Computer Simulation of Cassava Grating Systems
e) Development of a Cow Pea Treadle Thresher
f) Design, Construction and Testing of a Locust Bean Depulping Machine
g) Characterization of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Castor Seed.
h) Oil Recovery Process of Shea Butter Oil through Modified Clarification.
i) Design and Construction of Row Crop planter.

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 ii) In Progress
Research Initiatives on Software and Hard Ware Components of aquaculture
in the Tropics with Reference to Flow Through, RAS, etc
Development of Biofuels Distillation Unit
Conversion and Utilization of Crop Residue into Viable and Environmental
Friendly Alternative Source of Energy (biogas, briquettes etc.)
Evaluation of the Relationship between Agricultural Mechanization and Crop
Yield in the Derived Savanah Zone of Nigeria
Development of Handling and Processing Equipment for Castor Plant
Computer Expert for Diagnosing Fault in Farm Tractor and Tillage Machinery
Evaluation of Potential of Water Falls in Nigeria for Small Hydro Power
Generation to Resolving Energy Problems in Nigeria

K LIST OF PUBLICATIONS WITH DETAILS OF TITLE, PUBLISHERS, OR

JOURNALS, DATES AND PAGES (where applicable):
i) In Reputable Academic or Professional Journals

Journals

1. Olaoye, J. O. and A. O. Rotimi. 2010. “Measurement of Agricultural

Mechanization Index and Analysis of Agricultural Productivity of some Farm
Settlements in South West, Nigeria”. Agricultural Engineering
International: the CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript 1372. Vol XII, January 2010.
http://www.cigrjournal.org/index.php/Ejounral/article/view/1372

2. Olaoye, J. O. and O. O. Babatunde. 2010. Coefficient of Friction of Agricultural

Materials and Stone as it Affects Particle Motion and Separation of Inclined
Belt Conveyor. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology
(LAUJET). 5(2): Published by Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. In Press.

3. Olaoye, J. O.; 2009, Simulation of Cassava Grating Systems for Cottage

Industries. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology (LAUJET).
5(1): Published by Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Ladoke Akintola
University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. In Press.
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4. Olaoye, J. O. 2007. An Evaluation of Farm Power and Equipment Ownership and
Management in Niger State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Technological
Development (NJTD), 5(2): 94 – 102. Published by the Faculty of
Engineering & Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin.
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5. Oyeleke, F. I.; J. O. Olaoye and S. A. Faseyi; 2004, Capacity Utilization of Wet
Land (Fadama) Infrastructure in Kwara State, Nigeria. Nigeria. Nigeria
Journal of Technological Development (NJTD), 4(1): 64 – 72. Published by
the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

6. Olaoye, J. O. ; A. F. Alonge and B. A. Adams; 2003, Effects of Die Diameter, Mix

Ratio, Compressive Force on Briquetting of Palm Mush. Nigeria. Nigeria
Journal of Technological Development (NJTD), 3(1&2): 27 - 36. Published
by the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

7. Olaoye, J. O.; 2002, Influence of Tillage on Crop Residue Cover, Soil Properties
and Yield Components of Cowpea in Derived Savannah Ectones of Nigeria.
Soil Tillage Research (STILL), Soil and Tillage Research, 64: 179 –
187.published for International Soil Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO) by
Elsevier Science Limited, B.V. Molenwerf 1, 1014 AG Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.

8. Olaoye, J. O. ; 2001, Enhancement of Oil Extraction of Shea Butter Using an

Optimised Dillution / Clarification Protocol. Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture and the Environment (J. Sustain. Agric. Environ.), 3(2):
353 – 360. Nigeria. Published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike, P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.

9. Olaoye, J. O. and O. O. Babatunde.; 2001, Development and Testing of a Milled

Shea Nut Mixer. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 38(5): 471 –
475. The Association of Food Scientists and Technologist (India), Central Food
Technological Research Institute Campus, Mysore – 570 013, India.

10. Olaoye, J. O. and S. J. Bolufawi.; 2001, Design, Fabrication and Performance of a

Multipurpose Row Planting Machine. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture
and the Environment (J. Sustain. Agric. Environ.), 3(1): 7 – 20. Nigeria.
Published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B. 7267,
Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.

11. Olaoye, J. O.; 2000, Some Engineering properties of Castor Nut Relevant to the
Design of Processing Equipment. Journal of Agricultural Engineering
Research (JAER). 77(1): 113 – 118. Published for Silsoe Research Institute by
ACADEMIC PRESS , London. U.K.

12. Olaoye, J. O.; 2000, An Appraisal of Farm Power and Equipment Management
in Niger State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Engineering Management
(NJEM). 1(4): 32 – 37. Published for Nigerian Institute of Engineering
Management by Besade Press, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

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 Books
Chapters in Books
13. Olaoye, J. O. 2009. Biomass as Sustainable Sources of Renewable
Energy. In: History and Philosophy of Science: General Studies Approach.
Lasisi, R. O. & M. A. Akanji (Eds). Published by General Studies Division,
University of Ilorin. ISBN: 978-36284-0-2. Unilorin Press, University of Ilorin,
Ilorin, Nigeria.

Edited or Referred Proceedings:

14. Akoshile, C. O. and J. O. Olaoye. 2009. Adapting Dedicated Hydrodam for
Electrical Power Generation – Unilorin Case Study. A paper presented at a 2 –
Day Seminar on Hydropower Resources: Development, Management and the
Environment Organized by the National Centre for Hydropower Research
and Development (An Agency of Energy Commission of Nigeria),
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria on 19th – 20th August, 2009.
http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/unilorin/nachrede/Adapting%20Dedicated
%20Hydrodam%20for%20Electrical%20Power%20Generation.htm

15. Olaoye, J. O., K. C. Oni and M. O. Olaoye.; 2009, Computer applications for
Selecting Operating Parameters in A Stationary Grain Crop Thresher.
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference & Annual General
Meeting of the Nigeria Computer Society, www.ncs.org.ng. MaCGlobe’
09. Bada et al. (Editor). 20: 79 – 94. Published by NCS.

16. Olaoye, J. O. and A. O. Rotimi. 2009, Measurement of Agricultural Mechanization

Index and Analysis of Agricultural Productivity of some Farm Settlements in
South West, Nigeria. XXXIII CIOSTA - CIGR V Conference 2009, Reggio
Calabria (Italy) “Technology and management to ensure sustainable
agriculture, agro-systems, forestry and safety” www.ciosta.unirc.it .
Published by CIOSTA.

17. Ogunlade, I; M. Alabi and Olaoye, J. O.; 2004, Socio – Economic Characteristics
and Maintenance Knowledge of Tractor Operators in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference & 26th Annual
General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers
(A division of NSE); 26: 108 – 113. Published by NIAE.

18. Olaoye, J. O. and K. C. Oni.; 2001, Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of
Selected Grain Crops. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference &
23rd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE); 23: 315 – 329. Published by
NIAE.

19. Olaoye, J. O.; 2001, Utilization of Biomass Resources as Renewable Energy in

Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference & 23rd Annual

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 General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers
(A division of NSE); 23: 457 – 462. Published by NIAE.

20. Olaoye, J. O. and A. M. Olaniyan.; 2000, Impact Assessment of Some

Agricultural Wastes on Quality of Stream Water in Nigeria. Proceedings of
the Eighth International Symposium and Exhibition on animal,
Agricultural and food Processing Wastes (ISAAPFW2000). Organized
by ASAE – The Society for Engineering in Agricultural Food and
Biological Systems. October 9 – 10, 2000. Marriot Conference center, Des
Moines, Iowa; pp 281 – 288. Published by ASAE.

21. Olaoye, J. O.; 2000, Fracture Resistance of a Castor Nut to Mechanical Damage.
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference & Millennium Meeting
of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of
NSE); 22: 44 – 47. Published by NIAE.

22. Olaoye, J. O.; 1998, Evaluation of the Physical Characteristics of a Castor Nut in
Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd National Engineering Conference. A
Conference Organized by the School of Engineering, Kaduna
Polytechnic, Kaduna; 5(1): 13 –20. Published by Kaduna Poly.

23. Olaoye, J.O., F.S. Zazueta (ed.), and Xin JianNong 1998, Simulation of Cassava
Grating Systems for Cottage Industries in the Middle Belt of Nigeria. In
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computers in
Agriculture, Orlando, Florida, USA, 26-30 October, 1998. : 991-999.
Published by ASAE.

24. Olaoye, J. O. and O. O. Babatunde.; 1997, Improved Processing Procedure of

Shea Butter Oil for Rural Women. Proceedings of Nigerian society of
Agricultural Engineers (NSAE); 19:380-388. Published by NIAE.

c) TECHNICAL REPORT:

2. Olaoye, J. O. 2009. Generation of Biofuel (Ethanol) from Sugarcane for

Domestic, Laboratory and other Applications. End of Session Report
2008/2009. University of Ilorin Sugar Research Institute, University of Ilorin,
Ilorin; 8 pp.

3. Olaoye, J. O. 2008. Partial Mechanization of Sugarcane Juice Extraction

Process. End of Session Report 2007/2008. University of Ilorin Sugar
Research Institute, University of Ilorin, Ilorin; 21 pp.

4. Olaoye, J. O.; 2005, Report on Practical / Teaching / Research

Experience in Agricultural Engineering (Farm Power & Machinery).
Being a Report Submitted to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in
Nigeria (COREN).; 26 pp.

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ii) PAPERS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION (Letter of Acceptance
Attached):

5. Olaoye, J. O.; Performance Evaluation of a Perforated Drum Cowpea Thresher.

6. Olaoye, J. O.; K. C. Oni and C. O. Akoshile; Optical Measurement of Grain Crop

Motion in a Stationary Grain Crop Thresher.

e) THESES / DISSERTATION:

7. Olaoye, J. O.; 1990, Design and Construction of a Row Crop Planter. B. Eng.
Project Report. Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Ilorin,
Ilorin, Nigeria

8. Olaoye, J. O.; 1995, Oil Recovery Process from Shea Butter Nut through
Modified Clarification. M. Eng. Thesis. Department of Agricultural Engineering,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

9. Olaoye, J. O.; 2004, Analytical Modelling of the Performance of a Tooth – Peg

Grain Crop Thresher. Ph. D. Thesis. Department of Agricultural Engineering,
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

L MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS READ (Starting with

the latest)

1. 3rd International Conference of West African Society for Agricultural

Engineering and 30th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE) & held at Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. Between 25th and 29th January 2009.

2. 8th International Conference & 29th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE) held at Federal
University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. Between 28th January and 1st February
2008.

3. National Sugar Development Council “Sugar Forum 2007”. Theme: The

Nigerian Sugar Sector: Post – Privatization Challenges & Opportunities
(Propagation and processing of Sugarcane) at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Nigeria
4th December 2007.

4. 7th International Conference & Annual General Meeting (Abuja 2007) of the
Nigerian Society of Engineers held at National Conference Centre, Abuja,
Nigeria. Between 3rd and 7th December, 2007.

5. 7th International Conference & 28th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE) held at NAERLS

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 Conference Hall, Ahamadu Bello University, Samaru Zaria, Kaduna State,
Nigeria. Between 6th and 10th November 2006.

6. 6th International Conference & 27th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE) held at Family Support
Programme (FSP) Multipurpose Centre, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Between 12th and 15th December 2005.

7. 5th International Conference & 26th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE) held at the Kwara
Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Between 22nd and 26th December 2004.
Paper Presented:
Ogunlade, I; M. Alabi and Olaoye, J. O.; 2004, Socio – Economic
Characteristics and Maintenance Knowledge of Tractor Operators
in Kwara State, Nigeria. NIAE/IL.04/PM/026

8. 2nd International Conference & 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of NSE) held at Zodiac Hotel,
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. Between 10th and 14th September 2001. Paper
Presented:
a) *Olaoye, J. O. and K. C. Oni.; 2001, Some Physical and
Mechanical Properties of Selected Grain Crops. NIAE/2001/PRS –
011.
b) *Olaoye, J. O.; 2001, Utilization of Biomass Resources as
Renewable Energy in Nigeria. NIAE/2001/RD – 011.

9. 22nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers

(Millennium General Meeting / 1st International Conference) at the Conference
Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Between 11th and 14th
September 2000. Paper Presented:
a) Olaoye, J. O.; 2000, Fracture Resistance of a Castor Nut to
Mechanical Damage. NIAE/2000/PRS-15.
b) Olaoye, J. O.; 2000, Threshing, Shelling and Decortication
Operations: an Overview. NIAE/2000/PRS-16.

10. 2nd Annual National Conference of Nigerian Institution of Production Engineers

(NIPrEng), at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. Between
22nd - 24th July 1998. Paper Presented:
Olaoye, J. O. and S. J. Bolufawi.; 1998, Design and Development of a
multipurpose row crop planting machine.

11. 5th National Engineering Conference. A National Engineering conference

Organized by Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna. At Mohammed Dikko Lecture
Theartre, College of Engineering, Kaduna polytechnic, Kaduna between
December 9 and 10, 1998. paper presented:
Olaoye, J. O.; 1998, Evaluation of the Physical Characteristics of a
Castor Nut in Nigeria. NECS/1998/PHT – 002.

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12. 19th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers at
the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. Between 2nd
and 6th September 1997. Paper Presented:
Olaoye, J. O. and O. O. Babatunde.; 1997, Improved Processing
Procedure of Shea butter Oil for Rural Women. NSAE paper No. HSP/97-
005.

13. 13th Annual Conference of Farm management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)

at the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia state, Nigeria.
Between 12th - 15th October 1997. Paper Presented:
Olaoye, J. O.; 1997, Issues Determining the Sustainable Investment in
the Production, Processing, Marketing and Storage of Grains in Nigeria.

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