About OKUSANYA, MUYIWA ABIODUN

Lecturer II|ND, BSc. (AgricEngineering), MSc. (Agricultural & Environmental Engineering)

School

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Department

Agric & Bio-Environmental

Programme

National Diploma & Higher National Diploma

Research Interest

Farm Power and Machinery with special interest in renewable/alternative Power for Farm Use.

Awards & Honours

1. Amori A. A., Akintade J.O., Fagbayide S. D. and Okusanya M. A. (2018). “Improving Water Use Efficiency in Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) Production under Drip Irrigation in Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria”. 2017 Research grant by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). On-going Research.

2. Ogun State Schorlarship for Undergraduate Studies at OAU, Ile-Ife. ( 2001 – 2007)

3. Design and Fabrication of Process Line for Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Production by: Akintade J.O., Fagbayide S. D. , Okusanya M. A., etc.

Teaching Areas

Farm electrification, Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Agricultural Engineering, Postharvest Technology and Storage, Farm Power, General Mathematics

Selected Publications

1. Odunlami S.A., Jesusina B.M., Akintade J.O., Afolayan A.O., Chapi S.P., Ogunyemi J., Adetona Z.A., Fakeye A.B., Okusanya M.A., Oloyede E., Uwem U., Balogun A., Olasina J.R., Jaiyeoba B.O. (year) Design and Construction of a Prototype Mechanical Ventilator for Rural Communities in Poor Countries. - (Awaiting Publication in a Reputable Journal)

2. Chapi S.P., Adio M.A., Balogun A.B. and Okusanya M. A. (year). Conversion of a Scissors Mechanical Jack to An Automated Car Jack System Using An Internally Powered Source - (Awaiting Publication in a Reputable Journal)

3. Oluwagbayide S.D., Okusanya M.A., Amori A.A., and Akintade J.O. (2020). Effect of Water Stress on Crop Yield and Water Productivity of Drip-Irrigated Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) in Southwest Nigeria. Published in International Journal of Experimental Agriculture (JEAI), Volume 42, Issue 8, October. pg 131 – 143. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2020/v42i830579

4. Okusanya M.A. and Ibrahim G.W. (2020). Design and Development of Plastic Crusher for a More Efficient Waste Management Practice. Published in Published in IJIRD Journal, Volume 9, Issue 8, August,. DOI No.: 10.24940/ijird/2020/v9/i8/ AUG20075 Page 299. www.ijird.com

5. Okusanya and Oladigbolu A.A (2020). Development of a Motorised Thresher for Paddy Rice Processing. Published in International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 11, Issue 2, February-2020 821 ISSN 2229-5518, Pg 821 – 836. IJSER © 2020 http://www.ijser.org

6. Okusanya M.A., Ibrahim G.W and Ogunlade C.B. (2019). The Use of Ethanol Gel Cook-Stove as a more Accessible Alternative Cooking Energy – Published in International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI), Volume 08, Issue 10, series 1, October, 2019. ,www.ijesi.org

7. Ajav E.A., Okusanya M.A. and Obi O.F. (2018). Jatropha Oil Extraction Optimization through Varied Processing Conditions Using Mechanical Process - Published in IJIRD Journal, Volume 7, Issue 9, September, 2018. DOI No.: https//10.24940/ijird/2018/v7/i9/SEP18058 www.ijird.com

Conferences Attended

1. Okusanya M.A., Oluwagbayide S.D. and Balogun A. (2021). Design and Development of an Eco-friendly Deterrent System for Crop Raiders – Yet to be presented in the 5 th National Conference of School of Pure and Applied Sciences, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State (August, 2021).

2. Okusanya M.A. and Adenigba A.A. (2020). Ergonomic development of a pedaloperated hand washing machine to ameliorate the deadly effect of covid 19 pandemic. 2nd International Conference of The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, held 10th – 11th November, 2020. (Virtual) – Emerging Trends in TVET as a Contributor to Economic Transformation for Global Competitiveness.

3. Okusanya M.A. Oluwagbayide S.D. (2019). Impact of Improved Smoking Kiln Design on Hygiene And Timeliness of Drying Of Smoked Fish - Conference Paper in 4th School of Engineering National Conference, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, held 25th - 28th November, 2019.

4. Okusanya M.A. (2018). Sustainable Engineering Infrastructure for Accelerated Rural Development – 2018 National Engineering Conference of The Nigerian Society of Engineers(NSE), held at Abuja on 30th November, 2018.

5. Okusanya M.A and Akintade J.O. (2018). Effect of Electrically Forced Air on Rate of Drying of Fish in Smoking Kiln. - 1 st International Conference & Exhibition on Technological Innovation and Competitiveness. The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, held 5th – 8 th November, 2018.

6. Oluwagbayide S.D. and Okusanya M.A. (2018). Performance Evaluation of Sprinkler Irrigation Evaporation Losses in South Western Nigeria. – Conference Paper in 3rd National Conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Zone C Ado-Ewi, held 27th – 30th August, 2018.

7. Okusanya M.A., Oluwagbayide S.D. and Ogunlade C.B. (2016). Design, Construction & Performance Evaluation of Wickless Ethanol Gel Cook Stove – Conference Paper in 3rd School of Engineering Conference, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, held 7 th - 10th March, 2016.