About OGUNFAYO, Idowu Kaothara

Chief Lecturer|ND, HND, PGD (Civil Engineering), MSc. (Transport Studies)

School

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Department

Civil Engineering

Programme

National Diploma & Higher National Diploma

Research Interest

Use of waste and local materials as aggregates in concrete, (plastic wastes, palm kernel shells, laterite etc.)

Selected Publications

Ogunfayo, I.K., Soyemi, O.B., and Mustapha, I.A. (2015): Structural Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Concrete Using PET Bottles. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology. Vol 5, No. 3. pp 125-129. ISSN 2225-7217.

Soyemi, O.B. and Ogunfayo, I.K. (2015): Experimental Study of the Structural Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Concrete Using Cassava Strand (Central Vascular Fibre CVF) Waste. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology. Vol5, No. 3. pp 130-133, ISSN 2225-7217.

Ogunfayo, I.K., Soyemi, O.B and Sanni, A.O. (2015): Flexural Properties of Finely Granulated Plastic Waste as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Concrete. International Journal of Engineering Sciences. ISSN 2306-6474.

Ogunfayo, I.K. (2013): The Economic Viability of Fan Palm Wood (Borassus Aethiopum) as a Construction Material in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ogun State. Interactions: Journal of Multi-Discplinary Studies. Vol 5. No1. pp 52-56, ISSN 0794-4993.

Akinboboye, F.A.O., Ogunfayo, I.K. and Dawodu, H.A. (2012): Assessment of the Severity of CO2 Emission from Anthill Soils used as Replacement for Shale in Cement Manufacture. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Dec. 2012, Vol.2, No. 12, pp 145-149, ISSN: 2222-6990.

Sadiku, M.K., Ogunfayo, I.K. (2012): Use of ICT in Engineering Practice in Nigeria: The Perspective of Small and Medium Scale Civil Engineering Practice”, published in the Book of Readings of the 2nd National Engineering Conference of the School of Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. pp. 1377-141.

Sadiku, M.K., Ogunfayo, I.K. and Ezekiel, I.D. (2011): “Appraising the Current State and Focus of Technical Education in Nigeria towards the Realization of Vision 20:2020” published in the Book of Readings of the 4th National Conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Chapter. pp. 72-76.

Ogunfayo, I.K. and Akinboboye, F.A.O. (2011): “Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Sustainable Human Resources Development in Nigeria” published in the Book of Readings of the 4th National Conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Chapter. pp.33-38.

Ogunfayo, I.K. and Balogun, M.O. (2010): The Use of laterite as Substitute for Sand in the Manufacture of Building Blocks, Journal of Management and Technology, Vol. 2, No.2, pp 44-48.

Ogunfayo, I.K. and Balogun, M.O. (2010); “Alleviating Poverty Through Housing: The Use of Laterite Blocks in Construction”, JO-WITED Vol. 6, No. 2, pp 227-232.

 

Conferences Attended

4th School of Engineering Conference on “Growing the National Economy through Technological Advancement, Enineering, Innovation and Application” held at the International Conference Centre, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, September 25 – 28, 2019.

1st National WITED Conference (Ilaro Chapter) “Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Management: Revamping TVET for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development” held at the International Conference Centre, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, August 13 – 16, 2019.

1st Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro International Conference “Knowledge & Technological Innovation for Global Competitiveness” held at the International Conference Centre, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 5th -8th November 2018.

National Security Conference on “Standardizing Security Architecture in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions” organised by Association of Heads of Security of Tertiary Institutions, held at National Open University, Abuja, June 27 – 29, 2018.

2017 Texas Civil Engineering Conference (CECON) “Resiliency in Engineering: A Proactive Collaboration” organised by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section, held at Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, San Marcos, Texas U. S. A., September 20 – 22, 2017.

2015 ASUP Southwest National Conference with the theme “Socio-Economic Challenges in a Developing Nation: The Place of Technical Education” held at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 11-14 May, 2015.

Annual National Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Engineers on “Strategies for Promotion and Sustainable Technology-Based and Production Driven Economy in Nigeria” held at Ilorin, Dec. 3-7, 2012.

2nd National Engineering Conference of the School of Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, held on Nov. 12-15, 2012.

6th National Conference of Women in Technical Education and Employment (WITED) held at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Oct. 12-16, 2012.

4th National Conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Chapter on the Role of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in achieving Vision 20:2020, Sept.2011.

20th COREN Engineering Assembly organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria at Ibadan, June 7-8, 2011.

Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Engineering Response in Combating the Effect of Climate Change in Africa held at International Conference, Abuja, 6-10 December 2010.

1st National Conference of the School of Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, held on 2-5 Nov. 2010.

5th National Conference of Women in Technical Education and Employment (WITED) held at Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, 2-5 Nov. 2009.

6th National Conference on Information Communication Technology (ICT) For National Development, organized by the School of Management Studies, the Federal polytechnic, Ilaro, 11–13 November 2008.

ASUP Ilaro 3rd National Conference of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro on Technology & Sustainable Development, 3 - 6 November2008.

1st National Conference of Environmental Studies, organized by the School of Environmental Studies, the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. 8 – 10 October, 2008.

ASUP Ilaro 2nd National Conference of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Technology and Sustainable Development, September 2007.

ASUP Ilaro 1st National Conference of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro on Technology and Sustainable Development, June 2006.

2nd Annual Conference of Schools of Applied Science, Engineering and Environmental Studies at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. Aug. 2001.

1st Annual Conference of Schools of Applied Science, Engineering and Environmental Studies at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. Aug. 2000.

 

Summary of Profile

Engr. (Mrs) I. K. Ogunfayo is a native of Ibadan, Oyo State. She is a holder of National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna and a Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from Federal University of Technology, Akure and M. Sc in Transport Studies from Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye. She has been teaching in Civil Engineering Department of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro for near over three decades now. She is a Chief Lecturer and was formerly the Dean of the Directorate of Student Affairs for about four years. Presently she is the Deputy Rector of the Institution. She is a Registered Engineer and also a member of many professional bodies. She has written many journals articles, conference papers and also co-authored some books. She is blessed with three children and grandchildren.