About ODUNLAMI SAMSON ABIODUN, PhD

Chief Lecturer|ND, BSc., MSc., PhD (Mechanical Engineering)

School

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Programme

National Diploma & Higher National Diploma

Research Interest

Ergonomics, Safety, Human Factor, Design and Fabrication of domestic, office and industrial items

Teaching Areas

Strength of materials I, Engineering Measurement, Metrology, Press and Cutting Tool Design, Strength of Materials- II, III, 

Selected Publications

1. Odunlami S.A. and Ramonu O.J. (2017), "Effects of Internal Heat Generation Radiation on Unsteady Hydromagnetic Flow Past a Streamlined Surface Embedded in a Porous Medium with Viscous Dissipation". FUW Trend in Science and Technology Journal ( FISTJ) Volume 2 Issue 2 pp 755-760 Federal University Wukari, Nigeria (FUW)
2.  Odunlami S. A. and Ramonu O.J.(2017). " Design and Fabrication of an Extraction Machine for Small Scale Production of Local Pomade from Coconuts " , Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol.3 Issue 9 2017 pp 737-740
3. Odunlami S.A. and Oreaja O. A (2017), Development of Mathematical Models for rffective placement of steering wheel in bus drivers' workstations. African Journal of Engineering Research and Development, Devon Science Journal series. Paper No: DEV 2017/208
4. Adeniji O.A, Olowofela S.S, Odunlami S. A, and Alausa D.W.S. (2016). Towards Better Usage of Solar Renewable Energy by Domestic Consumers in Nigeria. Journal of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (JASUP); Volume 1, Number 1&
5. Awe O.I., Owoeye F.T., Odunlami S.A.(2016). Investigation of Aluminum Behaviour (Corrosion ) in Acidic and Alkalinity Media. Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 3(4):1-6
6. Musa, A.I., Adeyemi H.O., Odunlami S.A.(2016) Modeling the Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of  Female Bakers in Abeokuta, Nigeria. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences (1) pp 46-54
7. Musa, A. I, Rahmon A., S.A, Odunlami S.A. (2013). A Bio-Economic for Nigeria: An Innovation for Sustainable Growth. The Journal of Management and Technology (JORMATECH)

Conferences Attended

1. Odunlami S.A & Ramonu O.J. (2018) Design and Fabrication of a Mobile Sieving Machine for Small and Medium Scales Garri Processing Industry. International Conference and Exhibition on Technological and Global Competiveness. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
2. Ramonu O.J. & Odunlami S.A. (2018), Numerical Investigation of Thermophoresis and Brownian motion on Boundary Layer Flow of a Nanofluid. 1st International Conference and Exhibition on Technological and Global Competiveness. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
3. Odunlami S. A. and Adio M. A. (2018), Impact of SIWES on Academic Performance of Mechanical Engineering Student. 1st International Conference and Exhibition on Technological and Global Competiveness. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
4. Orelaja, O. A., Musa, A. I., Odutayo, O. O., Adeleke. M. B and Odunlami, S. A (2017, Development and Evaluation of Ceramic Microfiltration Membrane for Water Treatment  3rd National Conference of Engineering and Exhibition. School of Engineering Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, Ogun State.
5. Odunlami S. A. (2017), Technology, Innovation and Community Service," 1st Academic staff Workshop, School of Management Science, D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori- Ewekoro, Ogun State (14th of Nov, 2017)
6. Ramonu O.J. & Odunlami S.A. (2017) Comparison of Gas Emission from SAE 40 Engine oil and some Vegetable oils Blend at Varying Mixture Ratios with Gasoline. The National Conference of Joint Schools of Pure & Applied Science and Communication & Information Technology December 4th-7th, 2017.
7. Odunlami S.A & Ramonu O.J. (2017) Reconceptualising Technical Language for Technical Drawing as a Means of Addressing Mass Failure in the Subject.  Media, Communication and Information Technology Conference.
8. Odunlami S. A. and Awolola O.O. (2017). Ergonomic Modeling of Urban Bus Pedals' placement. Nigerian Society of Engineers National Conference, Abuja - November 20th - 24th 2017)
9. Odunlami S.A. and Musa A.I.(2017), Anthropomorphic Data of Urban Commercial Bus Drivers I South- West Nigeria,. 3rd National Conference, School of Engineering, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta Ogun state 10th- 13th July, 2017

Summary of Profile

Engr. Dr. Odunlami Samson Abiodun, has a professional and academic experience spanning over 25 years. He obtained National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro in 1987. He has a Bachelor of Engineering B.Eng. degree in 1991 from University of Ilorin, Master of Science Degree from University of Lagos in 1997. He obtained Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2017.

He had supervised several viable projects, designs & fabrication of items at both ND & HND levels. His areas of research interest are Ergonomics, Safety, Human Factor, Design and Fabrication of domestic, office and industrial items. Once an Exam Officer (Mech Dept,), Former Chairman Departmentall Internal Moderation Committee, Once a member of the Polytechnic Central Exam Committee, Once a member of the Polytechnic Flag and Anthem Committee, Currently, External Moderator Dept. of Mech. Engr’g MAPOLY, Ogun state. Currently, External Moderator Dept. of Mech. Engineering Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State, External Assessor Senior Academic Staff Promotion Exercise, Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke, External Assessor, Senior Academic Staff Promotion Exercise, Ibarapa Polytechnic, Oyo- State; Resource Person, at  D. S  Adegbenro  Polytechnic,  Itori-Annual  Retreat  for Engineering  and Management Academic  Staff; NBTE Polytechnic Accreditation Resource Person.

Dr Odunlami is currently the Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro. He is a member of various committees at the Polytechnic, School of Engineering and departmental levels. He is a registered engineer with COREN and members of NSE, NIMechE, NIEM and an associated member of NIM. For his service to the community, he was ordained as a Priest (Reverend) in Methodist Church Nigeria in 2010.

As the HOD (ME), Engr Odunlami initiated commercialization of some workshops via establishment of Mechanical Ventures. He fine-tuned the curriculum table of the department; He supervised the establishment of two new departments – Department of Mechatronics Engineering, and Department of Welding & Fabrication. Conducted Industrial Visit for Staff of the department, Ensured all arms of the department participated in Student Industrial visits.  He gave the departmental offices, staff offices, and HOD’s Office befitting and unique face lift. He furnished the Departmental Conference room with ultra-modern Conference Table and chairs, projector and air conditioning systems (with the assistance of some old students). Three grounded vehicles were put back on road via student projects during his tenure. The security sector of the institution was given a Security Post and a tricycle produced via student projects. The environmental sanitation sector was provided with   He encouraged and assisted many staff on Academics and professional qualifications. Community development service in which many devices were repaired and some fabricated for the use of the polytechnics, sisters departments, sanitation unit and many more exhibitable items.