The HOD of Mechatronics

The HOD of Mechatronics
Department Overview

Welcome note from the

HOD of MECHATRONICS

Engr. Olalekan Obadele Awolola

Ph.d( Mechanical Engineering), Msc(Mechanical Engineering),B.sc(Mechanical), HOD

WELCOME TO FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO

Welcome to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria! We are delighted to have received approval to operate at the beginning of 2020/2021 academic session. The Department of Mechatronics Engineering is one of the newest Departments in the Institution. We are filled with excitement and anticipation for what the future holds for us. We look forward to welcoming you to our department and hope that your experience here will be fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. You are welcome to Mechatronics world.

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Welcome to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria! We are delighted to have received approval to operate at the beginning of 2020/2021 academic session. The Department of Mechatronics Engineering is one of the newest Departments in the Institution. We are filled with excitement and anticipation for what the future holds for us. We look forward to welcoming you to our department and hope that your experience here will be fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. You are welcome to Mechatronics world.

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About Engr. Olalekan Obadele AWOLOLA

Chief Lecturer|Ph.D( Mechanical Engineering), MSc(Mechanical Engineering),B.Sc(Mechanical)

School

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Department

MECHATRONICS

Programme

National Diploma & Higher National Diploma

Research Interest

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Selected Publications

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye, J. A.  (2019), Analysis of Weather Data for Humidity Control for Paper Storage and Printing Press in Abuja, Nigeria. Journal of Physics 1378 042042,1-8

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye, J. A.  (2020), Cooling Degree Days for Estimating Energy Consumption in Air Conditioning Systems in Nigeria, Journal of Clean Energy Technologies, Vol. 8, No. 15-10    

Olorunmaiye, J. A. and Awolola, O. O. (2021), Statistical Analysis of Weather Data of Abuja with Respect to Air Conditioning Processes, Uniabuja Journal of                         Engineering and Technology Vol. 1(2), p. 1-17

Awolola O. O. and Sanni E.O (2021), Achieving Quality of Engineering and Training in Nigeria: The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro as a Case Study. Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FEPI-JOPAS), Vol 3 (1), 92-91.

Awolola, O. O. and Olayiwola, J. O. (2021), Development of Technical Skills in Meeting the Challenges of Modern Automobiles in Nigeria. International Journal of Women in Technical Education and Employment (IJOWITED), ISSN: 2811-1567, Vol 2(2), 30-37

Olorunmaiye, J. A. and Awolola, O. O. (2018). Weather Statistics of Yola and Maiduguri, Nigeria and Cooling Systems. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, 14(1), 72-84

Olorunmaiye, J. A. and Awolola, O. O. (2017). Statistical Analysis of Hourly Dry Bulb Temperature and Relative Humidity Data of Bauchi and Jos, Nigeria for Air Conditioning Processes. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, 10(1 & 2), 10-22

Olorunmaiye, J. A. and Awolola, O. O. (2017). Heating Degree-days for Estimating Energy Consumption in Poultry Houses and Incubators in Nigeria. Energy Engineering, 114(5), 18 - 32.

Olorunmaiye, J. A. and Awolola, O. O. (2017). Development of Cumulative Distribution Function for Dry Bulb Temperature and Evaluation of Outside Design Condition for Eighteen Locations in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Technological Research,12 (1), 5 - 11.

Olorunmaiye, J. A. and Awolola, O. O. (2016). Models of Hourly Dry Bulb Temperature and Relative Humidity of Key Selected Areas in Nigeria for Engineering Applications. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 35(2), 360 - 369.

Olorunmaiye, J. A, Awolola, O. O. (2016). Evidence of Global Warming in Nigeria and Recommended Response. Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific(AIMS) Research Journal, 2(2), 191-200

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye, J. A. (2015), Climate Change and Its Implication on Energy Consumption for Refrigeration Systems (Ilorin as a Case Study). Aims Research Journal. Vol 1, No. 1 Pp 61 -70.

Olorunmaiye, J.A. and Awolola, O. O. (2015) “Evaluation of outside Air Design Dry and Wet bulb Temperature for Air Conditioning Systems in Nigeria”, NSE Technical Transactions, Vol. 49, No. 2, April – June, pp. 54 - 66.

Olorunmaiye, J. A., Ariyo, D. O., Awolola, O. O., and Omolehin, I. S. (2015) “ Models of Dry-Bulb Temperature and Relative Humidity for Ilorin and Ikeja Suitable for Engineering Applications”, Journal of Engineering Research Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 81 – 93.

Awolola, O.O., Olagoke, S.A, and Omoregbee, H. O (2014), Investigating the Effect of Road Condition on Maintenance Profile of Tricycle in Nigeria: case study of Lagos Metropolis, West African Journal of Building and Road Research Vol 1 (1) pp 64 - 68

Olorunmaiye, J.A., and Awolola O. O. (2013) “Study of Energy Consumption for Optimum Poultry Yield in Nigeria: NEFRADAY Farm Ltd Ilorin as a Case Study”. NSE Technical Transactions, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 63-71

Olorunmaiye, J. A and Awolola, O. O. (2012), “Study of Energy Consumption for Optimum Poultry Yield in Nigeria: NEFRADAY Farm Ltd Ilorin as A Case Study” Accepted for publication in Nigerian Society of Engineers Technical Transaction.

Olorunmaiye, J.A., Awolola, O. O. and Opadiji, J.F. (2012), “Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Change in Ambient Air Temperature on Power Consumption of Domestic Refrigerators.” Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, Vol. 9, No.2, pp 96 – 105.

Olagoke, S. A and Awolola, O. O., (2008), Human Development Index: Need for Women Empowerment in Nigeria, JOURNAL of Research in Engineering, Volume 5 No. 4 pgs 139-143

Conferences Attended

Fasasi, T. A. and Awolola, O. O. Investigating the Performance Analysis of a Machine Shop for Training Students. 4th National Engineering Conference (25th-28th, 2019).

Fakeye A.B. and Awolola O. O. Critical Assessment of Infrastructure Systems in Public Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. National    Engineering Conference of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), pp 532-538. (25th -29th November, 2019).

Awolola O. O. and Fasasi T. A. Relevance of Technical and Vocational Education on Employability Factor in Nigeria. 2nd International Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria 10th – 11th November, 2021).

Awolola O. O. and Samuel O. Using Communication for Rural Development (Comdev) Model to Bridge the Gap in Educational Development During Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria. The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ilaro Branch. (2nd – 3rd November, 2020).

                    Awolola O. O. and Ademola A., Building for Human Comfort and Green Environment. 8th           

     National Conference of Environmental Studies, (13th – 15th July, 2021).

  Awolola O. O. and Enemona S., Investigating he Effects of Energy Metering on the Economy of Users and Sustainability of Electricity in Meiran, Lagos, Nigeria. 2021 Ntional Engineering Conference (6th -10th December, 2021).

Awolola, O. O. and Fasasi, T. A. (2021), Waste Management Model for Quality Environment to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Lagos, Nigeria. 5th National                 

Conference of School of Engineering (Virtual) (8th -10th  November, 2021)

                    Awolola, O. O. Certificate of Participation , Association of Technical Universities and 

Polytechnics in Africa International Conference (CAPA-ATUPA) (30th – 31st August, 2021)

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye, J. A. (2018) Statistical Investigation of Meteorological Data of Enugu and Owerri for Air-Comfort and Storage for Economic Developmen.1st International Conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (April 25 – 28, 2018).

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye,J. A. (2018) Comfort Air Conditioning Design Temperature for Selected Locations in Nigeria Using Two Methods of Analysis. 1st International Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Nigeria (November 5-8, 2018).

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye,J. A. (2018) Feasibility of Evaporative Cooler for Economic Development of Rural Areas in Nigeria. Nigeria Society of Engineers, National Conference, Kaduna(November 30, 2018).

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye, J. A. (2017). Relevance of Thermal Environment of Selected Nigerian Locations to Dairy Cattle and Appropriate Engineering Approach for Economic Diversification.Nigerian Society of Engineers, National Conference, Abuja(November 26, 2017).

Olorunmaiye, J.A. and Awolola, O. O. (2016). Evidence of Global Warming From Fourteen Locations In Nigeria.International Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Management & Social Sciences (iSTEAMS) Multidisciplinary Cross-Border Conference, University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA),Series 9, Vol. 1(463 – 470) , (March 21-23, 2016).

Awolola, O. O. and Olorunmaiye, J. A. (2016), Study of Climatic Condition of Ibadan and Ondo (South West) Nigeria and Its Impact on Human Comfort.3rdNational Engineering Conference, School of Engineering, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (March 7-10, 2016).

Olorunmaiye, J.A. and Awolola, O.O. (2015), “Ilorin Climate and its Implication on Energy Consumption for Refrigeration Systems”, Book of Proceedings of the International Conference of Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Management and Social Sciences (iSteams Research Nexus) pp 775-780.

Olorunmaiye, J.A. and Awolola, O.O., (2014), “Estimation of Energy Consumption in Hatchery Operation in Nigeria”, Book of Proceedings of International Science, Technology, Education, Arts, Management & Social Sciences (iSTEAMS), Research Nexus Conference, held at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, 29th – 31st May, 2014, pp. 717 – 722.

Awolola, O. O., and Olorunmaiye, J. A. (2013), “Statistical Analysis of Hourly Relative Humidity Data of Sokoto and Port Harcourt in Nigeria and its Implication on Agriculture”, Proceedings of 2013 International Engineering Conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers on “Strategies for Transforming the Agriculture and Water Resources Sectors of the Nigerian Economy”, International Conference Centre, Abuja, 9th-13th December.

Olorunmaiye, J.A., Ariyo, D.O., Awolola, O.O., and Omolehin, I.S., (2012) “Models of Dry-bulb Temperature and Relative Humidity for Ilorin and Ikeja Suitable for Engineering Application”, paper presented at Joint International Conference on Science and Technology for Development in Africa, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, 26 – 28th June, 2012.

Olorunmaiye, J. A and Awolola, O. O., (2011) “Study of Energy Consumption for Optimum Poultry Yield in Nigeria: NEFRADAY Farm Ltd Ilorin as A Case Study” Book of Proceeding of 11th International Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)

Olagoke, S.A, Awolola, O.O., and Omoregbee, H. O (2011), Investigating the Effect of Road Condition on Maintenance Profile of Tricycle in Some Locations in Lagos Metropolis, “Book of Proceeding of International Conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineer at Calabar.

Olorunmaiye, J. A, Awolola, O. O. and Opadiji, J. F. (2011) Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Climate Change on Power Consumption of Refrigerators: Book of proceedings of 2nd Joint International Conference of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria and University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

Olagoke, S. A and Awolola, O. O., (2010), “Entrepreneurship Development in the Nigerian Natural Gas Industry”, Book of Reading of the 3rd National Engineering Conference of the Institute of Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State

Olagoke, S.A and Awolola, O. O., (2010) Entrepreneurship Development in the Nigerian Natural Gas Industry: Book of Reading of the 3rd National Engineering Conference of the Institute of Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State

Olagoke, S.A., Awolola, O.O., Balogun, M. O. (2010), “The Effect of Environmental Layout on Degree-Days”, 2010 International Conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

Odunlami, S. A, Awolola, O. O and Adebesin, A. A (2008), ‘Degree Awarding Status: The importance of Modern Teaching and Learning Aids in Nigerian Polytechnic Education, Book of Reading of the 3rd Ilaro ASUP  National conference  pgs 112-118.

Ogunyemi, J. and Awolola, O. O. (2008) The implication of Degree Awarding Status of Polytechnics on Engineering Profession, Book of Reading of the 3rd Ilaro ASUP  National conference  pgs 119-125

Olagoke, S.A, Awolola, O.O., Balogun, M. O. (2008), Degree Awarding Status and the Challenges of Polytechnic Education for Technological Development. Book of Reading of the 3rd Ilaro ASUP National conference pgs 126-131

 

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