Abel Olajide OLORUNNISOLA

CURRICULUM VITAE

I. Biodata

(a) Date of Birth: March 18, 1968

(b) Contact Address: Department of Agricultural & Environmental Engineering Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

e-mail: abelolorunnisola@yahoo.com; abelolorunnisola@gmail.com

Mobile Telephone Number: +234-803-472- 4945

II. Appointments

(a) Trainee Engineer, John Holt Agricultural Engineers Limited, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, April 1 – September 30, 1988.

(b) National Youth Service Corps/Corps Liaison Officer, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kaiama, Kwara State – Ocober 1989- September 1990.

(c) LECTURER Grade II, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, January 2, 1993 – April 20, 1997.

(d) LECTURER Grade I, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, April 21, 1997 – September 30, 2000.

(e) SENIOR LECTURER, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, October 1, 2000 – September 30, 2003.

(f) READER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, University of Ibadan, Nigeria- October 1 2003 – September 30, 2006.

(g) PROFESSOR, University of Ibadan, Nigeria- October 1 2006 to date

III. University Education with Dates

The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, 1984 – 1989

University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1991 – 1992; 1993 - 1997

IV. Academic Qualifications

B.Eng. Honours in Agricultural Engineering (1989), Second Class Upper Division, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. M.Sc. Agricultural Engineering (Wood Products Engineering Option) (1992), University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Ph.D. Wood Products Engineering (1997), University of Ibadan,Nigeria. Professional Diploma in Management, The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. (1999)

V. Professional Qualifications

Registered by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as an Agricultural Engineer, R. 8163 (2000)

VI. Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Prizes

Dean's Honors’ List, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria- 1988/89 Academic Session

The African Academy of Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya: Capacity Building in Forestry Research Grant Award for Ph.D. Programme ((US $ 8,000)-1996

University of Ibadan Senate Research Grant Committee Award of 50,000 Naira (US 500) Research Grant to conduct research on the Characterization of the Furniture Industries in Oyo & Osun States of Nigeria -1998

University of Ibadan Senate Research Grant Committee Award of 90,000 Naira (US$ 900) Research Grant to complete a Research on Briquetting of Local Wood & Agricultural Residues for Fuel Energy Production -1999.

The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Conference Grant Award of 10,000 Naira (US$ 100) to attend the 1st International Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural

Engineers held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria-2000.

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, USA/University of Ibadan Staff Development Programme Research Grant Award ((US $ 5,000) to visit Forest Products Research Centre, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, High Wycombe, England- 2003.

University Mission Research University of Ibadan Multidisciplinary Research Grant Award of 1.3 Million Naira (US$ 9000) to develop equipment for the Production of Fuel Briquettes from Local Agricultural Residues -2004.

The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan Conference Grant Award of 20,000 Naira (US$ 152) to attend the Materials Society of Nigeria Annual Conference Held at the Engineering Materials Development Institute, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria -2005.

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation/University of Ibadan Re-Entry Grant Award ((US $ 1,600) -2006.

TWAS/CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Award tenable in CSIR Laboratories in India -2006.

The Petroleum Development Trust Fund Endowed Chair in Petroleum Engineering, University of Ibadan Conference Grant Award of 60,000 Naira (US$ 500) to attend 1st International Advanced Course on Renewable Energies- Solar Energy Resource Assessment, Data Processing, Feasibility Studies, Management and Application, organized by the Turkish Water Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey – 2006.

Edward Bouchet-Abdus Salam Institute Conference Grant Award (full sponsorship) to attend 6th Edward Bouchet-Abdus Salam Institute International Conference held in iThemba Labs, Cape Town, South Africa – 2007.

FAO Conference Grant Award of US$1,000 to attend the 2007 IUFRO All Division 5 Conference on ‘Forest Products and Environment- A Productive Symbiosis, held in Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan - 2007.

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation/University of Ibadan Multi-disciplinary Research Grant Award (US $ 18,000) -April 2008

VII. Honours & Distinctions

Ex-Officio Member (2005), Technical Secretary (2006 -2007), Vice-Chairman (2007-2009), Chairman (January 2010 to date), Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch.

National Assistant Secretary General (Nov. 2002 –Oct 2006), National Secretary General (Nov. 2006 to date), Materials Society of Nigeria.

Chairman, Federal University of Technology, Akure Alumni Association, Oyo State Branch (August 2009 to date)

General Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Ibadan Branch (Feb. 2003 to January 2005).

First Runner-Up Graduate Engineer of the Year, The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ibadan, Branch (1994)

Letters of Commendation for community service from the Vice- Chancellor, University of Ibadan (1994, 2005)

Certificate of Commendation from the National Youth Service Corps, Kwara State (1989/90 Service Year)

Letter of Commendation from the University of Ibadan Council Sub-Committee on Capital Projects (1996)

Visiting Scholar, Wood Engineering Laboratory, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA 16802, USA (On Sabbatical/Accumulated Leave) (November 1 2000 to October 30, 2002)

Visiting Scholar, Forest Products Research Laboratory, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, High Wycombe, (Now known as Buckinghamshire New University) England (June 10 to September 10, 2004).

TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellow, Organic Building Materials Division, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee 247 667, India (April – October 2008).

External Examiner (for HND II Candidates), Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Research & Training (IAR&T), Moore Plantation, Ibadan (2006 to date).

External Examiner (for B.Tech.), Department of Agricultural Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2008).

External Examiner (for Ph.D. Candidate), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2009).

External Examiner (for M.Eng. Candidates), Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure (2008, 2009).

VIII. Membership of Learned Societies

Life Member, Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (MNIAE) – 1994

Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (MNIM) – 1994

Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) – 1996

Founding Member, Materials Society of Nigeria (MMSN) – 1999

Member, American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers (MASABE) – 1999

Member, International Union of Forestry Research Organisations, IUFRO – 2007

Member, Forest Products Society, USA, – 2007

IX. Academic Duties

I have been teaching courses at both Undergraduate (since January 1993) and Postgraduate (since April 1998) in Wood Products Engineering at the University of Ibadan.

I have successfully supervised about 35 B.Sc. and 7 M.Sc. Degree Projects to date. I have also supervised 1 Ph.D. student:

Dr. T.E. Omoniyi (Graduated December 2009). Theses: Development and Evaluation of Roofing Sheets from Bagasse-Cement composite.

I am currently supervising the following Ph.D. students:

1. Mr. O.O. Adefisan (2003 to date): He is working on the suitability of Laccosperma secundiflorum and Calamus deerratus for cement-bonded composite production. He is awaiting the defence of his thesis.

2. Engr. N.A. Adewole (2003 to date): He is working on the application of ergonomic and structural design techniques in school furniture design. His studies have reached an advanced stage.

3. Mr. T.I Oyedemi (2004 to date): He is working on quality evaluation of fuel briquettes from hardwood sawdust and Cissus populnea binder. He has started his experimental work.

I have acted as external examiner for at least 4 Ph.D. candidates.

X. Administrative Duties

Departmental Undergraduate Programmes Coordinator, October 1995 - November 1996

Member, University Teaching & Research Farm Management Committee, October 1995 - July 1998

Member, Faculty of Technology Building Committee, August 1996 – July 2000

Sub-Dean (General), Faculty of Technology, August 1996 – July 2000

Member, Faculty of Technology Finance Committee, June 1997 – July 2000

Member, Senate Curriculum Committee, August 1996-July 2000

Chairman, Faculty of Technology Time-Table & Curriculum Committee, August 1996-July 2000

Chairman, Faculty of Technology Publications Committee, August 1996-July 2000

Member, Senate Business Committee, August 1999-October 2000

Member, Departmental Finance Committee, July 1999 – July 2000

Member of Senate, September 1998 – October 2000, September 2004 to date

Congregation Representative on the Board of the University Staff School – September 2003 – September 2004

Departmental Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator, July 2003 to August 2004

Secretary, Departmental Finance Committee, July 2003 to July 2004

Business Manager Journal of Applied Science, Engineering & Technology, July 1998 – July 2000, April 2005 to date

Chairman, Taskforce on the Collation of Academic Transcripts, September 2004- March 2005

Member, Technical Committee on the computerization Students’ Records, April 2004 – September 2005

Member Faculty of Technology-Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch Joint Committee on the Induction of Fresh Engineering Graduates, -2005, 2007

Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Faculty of Technology, August 2004 – 2007

Senate Representative on Students’ Welfare Board – September 2005 – August 2006

Sub-Dean of the Postgraduate School- August 2007 to date

XI. Research

(i) Completed

a. Briquetting of indigenous wood and agricultural residues for bio-energy utilization

The aim of this research endeavour was to find means of converting a number of residues hitherto treated as waste products, and which often constitute environmental nuisance and health hazard in many cities around Nigeria into value-added useful bio-fuel products that can be combusted for domestic and industrial energy utilization purposes including cooking, heating and lighting. A number of indigenous wood and agricultural residues including corncobs, sawdust of selected wood species and rattan furniture waste have been successfully tested and found amenable to briquetting. A number of existing domestic cooking stoves have been tested as possible combustion devices for these briquettes, while a unique briquette-burning stove has also been

developed. These findings have been published in different referred journals and conference proceedings.

b. Operations analysis and mathematical modelling of small-scale sawmilling and furniture industries in Nigeria

Sawmilling and furniture manufacturing are the two major wood processing industries in Nigeria in terms of employment generation level and spread are the sawmilling and the furniture. Together they employ over 80 % of the people engaged in the wood products industry in the country. A vast majority of the sawmills and furniture factories are, however small-scale enterprises. The primary objective of this research endeavour, therefore, was to appraise the activities in the small-scale sawmilling and furniture industries with a view to identifying their areas of strength, weaknesses, and potentials, as well as proffering workable solutions. It was also intended to examine ways of bringing the benefits of modern productions management techniques such as simulation modeling and linear programming to the doorsteps of these pivotal industries. Findings of the various studies conducted in this area have been published in different referred journals and conference proceedings.

c. Wood and agricultural processing machinery and equipment design, development and performance evaluation

As a professional Agricultural Engineer, one of my areas of concern has been on the lack of progress made so far in Nigeria in terms of drudgery minimization in agricultural and wood processing operations. This concern, which dates back to my undergraduate days, has culminated in the design, fabrication and performance evaluation (including ergonomic evaluation) of a number of “appropriate technology” and affordable wood and agricultural processing equipment and machines such as a tri-cycle-driven fertilizer and seed broadcaster, both manual and motorized briquetting machines, an egg incubator, a number of groundnut and maize shellers, etc. One of my major contributions to knowledge in this area is in the use of indigenous wood species for machine parts fabrication. This not only lowers the cost of production considerable, but also enhances easy adoption by the populace, particularly the rural fabricators who have limited access to electricity and hence welding facilities. Quite a number of these equipment and machines have been reported in journal articles and conference proceedings.

d. Cyclic load testing of a weldable shear connector for glulam decks on bridge girders.

This was a project I was involved in, along with my academic hosts, while on sabbatical/accumulate leave at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA between November 1, 2000 and October 30, 2002. The project was sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The objective was to develop and test a new, cheaper and more reliable connector for glulam decks on wooden bridge girders. The project was successful in that a novel, cheaper and more durable connector based on epoxy grouting was developed and adopted by PennDOT. A comprehensive report on the project was submitted and accepted by PennDOT in July 2002.

(ii.) In Progress

a. Wood Composites development and performance characterization

Rattan is a minor forest product used largely in furniture manufacture in Nigeria. Up to about 50% of the material is lost during harvesting and processing. In finding ways of minimizing these losses, studies on the production of wood-cement particleboard, a wood composite used as low-cost building material, commenced in 1999 with the utilization of rattan furniture waste as feedstock material. Based on the success achieved at the beginning (published in Wood & Fiber Science, one of the foremost journals in the wood science/engineering community), the work has been extended to include investigations into the use of rattan stem rejects and bagasse in the production of wood-cement composite products such as roofing sheets, floor and wall tiles.

b. Conversion of wood and agricultural residues into bio-fuel products

Insufficiency of energy supply for domestic use and agro-industrial operations is still a major problem in Nigeria. Previous research efforts over the past 10 years have shown that a number of wood and

agricultural residues could be harnessed via briquetting for low-cost energy production in the country. The current research effort is aimed at making the briquetting and similar energy conversion technologies more user-friendly and acceptable to the generality of the rural and peri-urban populace in Nigeria. I am currently involved in the development of a pilot wood briquetting plant for the University of Ibadan. The project is being sponsored under the auspices of the University Mission Research Project.

c. Applications of ergonomic and structural design techniques in school furniture design

Wood is one of the favourite materials used in furniture manufacture in Nigeria for aesthetic, cost and other reasons. However, frequent replacement of parts has been a major problem associated with wooden furniture use in the country. One of the factors responsible for this is the non-adoption of engineering design techniques. Despite the fact that furniture items such as chairs, tables and bookshelves are structures since they carry loads and suffer the attendant stresses and strains, they are seldom treated as such. The aim of this study, commenced in 2003, therefore, is to develop appropriate structural engineering design methodologies for selected wooden school furniture items. Data are being collected on the types and modes of failure prevalent in classroom wooden chairs, the types and strength properties of the materials in use, the types of joints used, etc.

(iii) Dissertation and Thesis

1. " The Structure, Practices and Modelling of the Sawmilling Industry at Ebute-Metta, Lagos State, Nigeria". Ph.D. Thesis, University of Ibadan, 1997.

2. "Design and Construction of a Motorized Sawdust Briquetting Machine". M.Sc. Project Report, University of Ibadan, 1992.

3. "Design Modification and Operation of a Tricycle-driven. B.Eng. Project Report, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 1989.

(iv) Patents

Igbeka, J.C., Popoola, L., Ajayi, S.S., Onilude, M.A., Olorunnisola, A.O., Raji, A.O., Afrifa, E.S. and Fadare, D.A. 2005: Briquetting of Wood and Agricultural Wastes for Energy Production. Patent No. RP: 16173 Issued by the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

- This patent is a culmination of the further development and practicalization of my 10-year research on briquetting of agricultural and wood waste as evidenced in my publications.

XII. Publications

(a) Books already published or Edited

1. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2003, Some Essentials of Scientific Research Planning and Execution. Jimson Educational Publishers, Ibadan, ISBN 978-33979-5-8, 118 pp.

2. Olorunnisola, .O. 2004, Introduction to Technical Report Writing. Foresight Educational Publishers, Ibadan, ISBN 978-062-565-5, 90pp.

3. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2005, Strategies for Managing an Academic Career Boljitom Publishers, Ibadan. ISBN 978-067-417-9, 89 pp.

4. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2006. How to Get a Ph.D. in Record Time – Strategies and Tactics for obtaining a Doctoral Degree. Boljitom Publishers, Ibadan, ISBN 978-074-830-X, 108 pp.

5. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2007. Elements of Professional Engineering Practice. Boljitom Publishers, Ibadan. 227 pp.

6. Popoola, L., Adetimirin, V.O. and Olorunnisola, A.O. 2008 (editors). Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Development: Lessons for, and Challenges to Nigeria(Vol 1). Published by the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 80 pp.

7. Popoola, L., Olorunnisola, A.O. and O.G. Ademowo 2009 (editors). Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Development: Lessons for, and Challenges to Nigeria (Vol 2). Published by the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 110 pp.

8. Popoola, L., Olorunnisola, A.O. and O.G. Ademowo 2009 (editors). Data Collection, Management and Analysis in Academic Research. Proceedings of a Workshop Published by the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 205 pp.

(b) Chapters in Books already published

9. Lucas, E.B.and Olorunnisola, A.O. 2002: Wood Processing and Utilization in Nigeria: The Present Situation and Future Prospects in: Ajav, E.A., Raji, A.O., and Ewemoje, T.A. (Eds) Agricultural Engineering in Nigeria: 30 Years of University of Ibadan Experience, Published by the Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Pp. 98 – 109.

10. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2008. Design and Development of Conceptual Framework in Research, in Olayinka A.I., Popoola, L. and A.Ojebode (eds.), Methodology of Basic and Applied Research, Proceedings of a Workshop Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, pp. 1-20.

11. Isiugo-Abanihe, U.C. and Olorunnisola, A.O. 2009. Research Report Writing and Presentation. Proc. Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Writing Grant-Oriented Research Proposal, organized by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, June, 2007.

(c) Articles that have already appeared in Learned Journals

12. Olorunnisola, A.O. and D.O. Oyelami 1997. An Appraisal of Sawdoctoring Personnel and Facilities in Selected Sawmills in Ibadan, Oyo State. Nigerian Journal of Forestry 27 (1): 28 – 31 (Nigeria).

13. Olorunnisola, A.O. and T.A. Ewemoje 1998. The Development and Evaluation of a Flat-Type Wooden Incubator. International Journal of Applied Tropical Agriculture 3(2): 14 – 19 (Nigeria).

14. Olorunnisola, A.O. and O.A. Hamilton 1998. Performance Evaluation of a Manually Operated Groundnut Decorticator. International Journal of Applied Tropical Agriculture 3(2): 109 – 113 (Nigeria).

15. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1998. The Performance of Sawdust briquettes Combusted in a Conventional Coal Stove. Nigerian Journal of Forestry 28(1): 15 – 18 (Nigeria).

16. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. The Efficiency of Two Nigerian Cooking Stoves in Handling Corncob Briquettes. Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy 7 (1&2): 31 – 34 (Nigeria).

17. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. The Development and Performance Evaluation of a Briquette-Burning Stove. Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy. 7 (1 & 2): 91 – 95. (Nigeria).

18. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. Effects of Concave Cylinder clearance and Crop Moisture Content Variations on the Performance of a Rasp Bar Sheller. Journal of Engineering Applications 1(2) 15 – 19 (Nigeria).

19. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2000. Workshop Structure in the Small-Scale Furniture Industry in Ibadan Metropolis. Journal of Tropical Forest Resources 16(1): 46 – 57. (Nigeria).

20. Aremu, A.K. Aiyelari, E.A., and Olorunnisola, A.O. 2001. Development and Performance Evaluation of a Pedal/Manually Operated Maize Sheller. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering 2(1): 19 – 24 (Nigeria).

21. Aremu, A.K. and Olorunnisola, A.O. 2001. Ergonomic Evaluation of a Maize Sheller. Ife Journal of Technology. 10(1): 25 – 31 (Nigeria.).

22. Olorunnisola, A.O. and A.E. Oluleye 2002. A Linear Programming Model for Production Planning in a Nigerian Small-Scale Furniture Workshop Journal of Tropical Forest Products. 8 (1): 28 – 38 (Malaysia).

23. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2002. Monte Carlo Simulation Modelling of Log Conversion Operations in a Small Scale Sawmill Journal of Tropical Forest Products 8(2): 1 – 7 (Malaysia).

24. Olorunnisola, A.O. and O.O. Adefisan, 2002. Trial Production and Testing of Cement-bonded Particleboard from Rattan Furniture Waste. Wood & Fiber Science 34 (1): 116 – 124 (USA).

25. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2003. Preliminary Investigation into Rattan Furniture Production in Ibadan, Oyo State. Journal of Tropical Forest Resources 19 (2): 126 – 136 (Nigeria).

26. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2004. Briquetting of Rattan Furniture Waste. Journal of Bamboo & Rattan 3(2): 139 – 149 (The Netherlands).

27. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2004. Compressive Strength and Water Resistance Behaviour of Cement Composites from Rattan and Coconut Husk. Journal of Tropical Forest Resources 20 (2): 1-13 (Nigeria).

28. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2005. Dimensional Stability of Cement-Bonded Composite Boards Produced from Rattan Cane Particles. Journal of Bamboo & Rattan 4(2):173–182 (The Netherlands).

29. Olorunnisola, A.O. Pitman, A. and Mansfield-Williams H. 2005. Hydration Characteristics of Cement-Bonded Composites Made from Rattan cane and Coconut Husk. Journal of Bamboo & Rattan 4(20: 193 – 202 (The Netherlands).

30. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2005. Improvement of an Existing Low Cost Wooden Groundnut Sheller Journal of Applied Science, Engineering & Technology 5(1 & 2): 71 – 74 (Nigeria/Kenya).

31. Olorunnisola, A.O., Pitman, A., and Mansfield-Williams H. 2005. Strength Properties and Potential Uses of Rattan-Cement Composite Boards. Journal of Bamboo & Rattan 4(4):343–352 (The Netherlands).

32. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2005. An Investigation on the Small-Scale Wooden Furniture Production Practices in Osogbo, Osun State. Journal of Forestry Research and Management 2:42-51 (Nigeria).

33. Lucas, E., Olorunnisola, A. and Adewole, N. 2006. Preliminary Evaluation of Guava Psidium guajava L.) Tree Branches for Truss Fabrication in Nigeria. Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR E-journal. Manuscript No. BC 05 010, 8:1-10. (USA).

34. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2006. Strength and Water Absorption Characteristics of Cement-Bonded Particleboard Produced from Coconut Husk. Journal of Civil Engineering Research and Practice 3(1): 41 – 49 (Kenya).

35. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2007. Effects of Particle Geometry and Chemical Accelerator on Strength Properties of Rattan–Cement Composites. African Journal of Science and Technology 8(1):22–27 (Kenya).

36. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2007. Production of Fuel Briquettes from Waste Paper and Coconut Husk Admixtures. Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR E-journal. Manuscript No. EE 06 006, 9:1-12. (USA).

37. Adefisan O.O. and Olorunnisola A.O. 2007. Compatibility of Two Rattan Species (Laccosperma secundiflorum and Calamus derratus) with Portland Cement for Particleboard Production.

Journal of Applied Science, Engineering & Technology 7(1): 50-56 (Nigeria/South Africa).

38. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2008. Effects of Pre-Treatment of Rattan (Laccosperma secundiflorum) on Hydration of Portland Cement and the Development of a New Compatibility Index. Cement and Concrete Composites 30 (1):37-43 (UK).

39. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2009. Suitability of Four Nigerian Hardwoods for Wood-Cement Particleboard Production. Journal of Forestry Research and Management (Nigeria) – In press

40. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2009. Effects of Husk Particle Size and Calcium Chloride on Strength and Sorption Properties of Coconut Husk-Cement Composites. Industrial Crops and Products 29(2/3):495-501(UK).

(d) Articles that have already Appeared in Referred Conference Proceedings

41. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1995. Renewable Energy Sources for Rural Dwellers in Nigeria. Proc. 17th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers.17:300 - 307

42. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1996. Design and Production Specifications for a 300 kg/hr capacity Sawdust Briquetting Machine. Proc. 18th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers. 18: 128-134.

43. Olorunnisola, A.O. and Ebire, O.J. 1997. The Development of A Manually-Operated Portable Rice Destoner Proc. 19th Annual Conference of The Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers (N.S.A.E.), 19: 312 - 318.

44. Olorunnisola, A.O., Lucas, E.B. Oluleye, A.E. 1998. A Computer Program for Production Planning in the Small-Scale Sawmilling Industry in Nigeria. Proc. Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Productivity Conference 1: 195 – 209.

45. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1998. An Appraisal of Bandmill Capacity Utilization in a Small-Scale Sawmill. Proc. Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Productivity Conference. 1:24 – 36.

46. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. Facilities Re-Design for a Lumber Manufacturing Firm. Proc. Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers (N.I.I.E) Manufacturing Conference. 1:24 – 36.

47. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2003. Towards Defining the Ethical Responsibilities of an Academic. Proc. 13th General Assembly of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria on ‘Ethics in Higher Education in Nigeria’ 16 pp.

48. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2005. Prospects of Local Production and Exportation of Cement-Bonded Wood Composite Panel Products in Nigeria: Proc. Conference on Globalization, Culture and the Nigerian Built Environment organized by the Faculty of Environmental Design & Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2:218-222.

49. Olorunnisola, A.O. and Lucas, E.B. 2005. Sustainability of Forest Industries in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ebute-Metta Sawmills, Lagos State. Proc. Annual Conference of Forestry Association of Nigeria. Held in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. 30: 304 – 312.

50. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2006. The Potentials of Bamboo as Novel Building and Furniture Production Materials in Nigeria. Proc. 5th Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2006, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held at Merit House, Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria, Nov. 15– 18, 2006, 180-185.

51. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2007. Hydration Behaviour of Cement-Bonded Composites Produced from Selected Nigerian Hardwoods. Proc. 6th Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2007, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, Nov. 14 – 17, 2007.

52. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2009. On The Standardization of Hydration Test Protocol in Wood-Cement Particleboard Research. Proc. International Conference on “Wood Science and Engineering in the Third Millennium” – ICWSE 2009, Held at University of Brasov, Romania, June 4-6, 2009, 401-407.

53. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2009. Effects of Calcium Chloride on Hydration Behaviour, Strength and Sorption Properties of Cement-Bonded Particleboards Produced From Rattan Cane and Coconut Husk Proc. International Conference on “Wood Science and Engineering in the Third Millennium” – ICWSE 2009, Held at University of Brasov, Romania, June 4-6, 2009, 408-415.

(e) Books, Chapters in Books and Articles Already Accepted for Publication

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(f) Technical Reports and Monographs

54. Coker, A.O and A.O. Olorunnisola, 1996. A Report on the Drainage Problems at Obafemi Awolowo Hostel Complex, University of Ibadan. Nigeria, submitted to the University Council Task Force on Capital Project Implementation. 12 pp.

55. Ofi, O., Lucas, E.B., Afrifa, E.S.D., and A.O Olorunnisola, 1998. Report of the Panel of Investigation on the Resuscitation of the Facilities of "Nigerian Schools Requisite Company Ltd." A Major Wood Processing (Furniture) Establishment Located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria Submitted to the Company Management. 12 pp.

56. Ofi, O., Lucas, E.B., Afrifa, E.S.D., and A.O Olorunnisola, 1998. Report on a Visit Undertaken to Fine Stone Factory, Calabar, to determine the Technical Measures Required to be taken to Ensure Early and Successful Commissioning of Factory. Submitted to the Company Management. 12 pp.

57. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. Understanding and Managing Problems in Wood and Wood Products Export. An Invited Paper presented at a 2-Day Workshop on ‘Export Potentials of Value-Added Wood and Wood Products’ Organised by the African Network for Wood Research and Development, ANWORD, held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, May 5 – 6, 1999. 6 pp.

58. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. Production Processes for Wood and Wood Products for Export. An Invited Paper presented at a 2-Day Workshop on ‘Export Potentials of Value-Added Wood and Wood Products’ Organised by the African Network for Wood Research and Development, ANWORD, held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, May 5 – 6, 1999. 8 pp.

59. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. Review of Production Processes for Non-Oil Agro-Forestry Products for National and International Markets. An Invited Paper presented at a 1-Day Workshop on ‘Mobilizing the Non-Oil Agro-Forestry Sector for Export in the Next Millenium’ Organised by the African Network for Wood Research and Development, ANWORD, held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, December 8, 1999. 12 pp.

60. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. A Project Proposal on the Establishment of a Commercial Lumber Seasoning Facility at Akure Ondo State. A Commissioned Pre-Feasibility Study Report submitted to the Executive Director, Engineering Materials Development Institute, (EMDI), Akure, Ondo State Nigeria. 15 pp.

61. Olorunnisola, A.O. 1999. Feasibility Study Report on the Establishment of an Export-Oriented Wood Processing Industry in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. A Commissioned Report prepared for ANWORD, No. 3, Aperin Street, Old Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeira. 15 pp.

62. Olorunnisola, A.O. and Manbeck, H.B. 2001. A Review of the state of the art on Methods of Improving the Dynamic Performance of Wood I-Joist Floor Systems. A Research Report Prepared for the Pennsylvania Housing Resource, Center, The Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, USA. 23pp.

63. Olorunnisola A.O. and Manbeck, H.B. 2001. Tips on how to reduce Floor Vibration Problems in Residential Buildings. A Builder Brief prepared for the Pennsylvania Housing Resource, Center, The Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, USA. 3pp.

64. Olorunnisola A.O. 2001. Feasibility Study Report on the Establishment of a Faith-Based Technological Institution at Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. A Commissioned Report prepared for LOMIC Inc., State College, Pennsylvania, USA. 50pp.

65. Manbeck, H.B., Janowiak, J.J. and A.O. Olorunnisola 2002. Cyclic Load Testing of Weldable Shear Connector for Glulam Decks on Bridge Girders. A Project Report submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Prime Contract No. 359704, Work Order 113. 18 pp.

66. Olorunnisola, A.O. 2006. Structure and Properties of Wood and Wood Products. A Monograph Commissioned by the Materials Society of Nigeria 62 pp.

XIII. Major Conferences Attended in the Last 7 Years

1. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers Annual International Conference Held in Sacramento, California, USA, July 27- 31 2001.

2. The American Society of Agricultural Engineers Annual International Conference Held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 26- 30 2002 – Presented 3 Papers.

3. 1st Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2002, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held at Engineering materials Development Institute, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, Nov. 11 – 13 2002.

4. 13th General Assembly of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN) on Ethics in Higher Education in Nigeria, Held at the Pioneer Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Nigeria, July 23-25, 2003 –presented a paper.

5. Workshop on University –Industry collaboration organized by the John D. and Catherine T. McArthur Foundation Liaison Office, University of Ibadan, held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan Nigeria, 20 – 23 May, 2003

6. 13th General Assembly of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria on ‘ethics in Higher Education in Nigeria’ Held at Pioneer Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Nigeria, July 23-25, 2003.

7. 2003 International Management Conference “Abuja 2003’ on ‘Impact of Globalisation on Management’ held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, Sept. 16-17, 2003.

8. Workshop on Methodology of Basic and Applied Research organized by the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan and Held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria November 1 - 5, 2003.

9. 2nd Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2003, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held at Engineering materials Development Institute, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, Nov. 11 – 13 2003.

10. 3rd Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2004, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Nov. 15 – 17, 2004.

11. Workshop on International Fund Raising and Grants Writing organized by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Liaison Office, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, January 10 – 14, 2005

12. Retreat on Contemporary Issues in Research Supervision organized by the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan and Held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, March 15th – 16th, 2005.

13. A 1-Day Seminar on the Prospects and Challenges of the Wood and Wood Products Industry in Nigeria, Organised by Raw-Materials Research

& Development Council in conjunction with Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, MAN House, 77 Awolowo Way, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria May 26, 2005.

14. Conference on Globalization, Culture and the Nigerian Built Environment - Problems, Challenges and benefits’ organized by the Faculty of Environmental Design & Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, June 15-17, 2005.

15. Workshop on Globalization of University of Ibadan Scholarly Publications: Scholarly Journal Editing and Publishing organized by the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan and Held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan , Nigeria, September 27th – 28th, 2005.

16. 4th Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2005, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Nov. 17 – 19, 2005 – presented a paper.

17. International Stakeholders’ Workshop on ‘Assessment of Joint Forest management practices in Nigeria, Ghana, and Niger Republic, held at Lady Bank-Anthony Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Dec. 19-21, 2005.

18. 1st International Advanced Course on Renewable Energies- Solar Energy Resource Assessment, Data Processing, Feasibility Studies, Management and Application, organized by the Turkish Water Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey, June 5 – 14, 2006.

19. A 4-week Leadership Training Programme organized by the Haggai Institute, held in Singapore, July 11 – August 10, 2006

20. 5th Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2006, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held in Merit House, Abuja, Nigeria, Nov. 15 – 18, 2006 – presented a paper.

21. 2nd International Advanced Course on Renewable Energies- Solar Energy Resource Assessment, Data Processing, Feasibility Studies, Management and Application, organized by the Turkish Water Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey, May 21 – 30, 2007.

22. 6th Edward Bouchet-Abdus Salam Institute International Conference held in iThemba Labs, Cape Town, South Africa, Jan. 23-26, 2007– presented a paper.

23. 2007 IUFRO All Division 5 Conference on ‘Forest Products and Environment- A Productive Symbiosis, held in Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, 2007 – presented a paper.

24. 6th Nigerian Materials Congress, NIMACON 2007, Organised by Materials Society of Nigeria, Held at Centre for Energy Research & Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, Nov. 14 – 17, 2006 – presented a paper.

25. 4th International Conference of the Africa Materials Research Society held in White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dec. 10-14, 2007 – presented a paper.

26. A 4-Day Short-Term Training Programme on Pre-Engineered Buildings organized by the Indian Society for Construction Materials and Structures (ISCMS), held at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, May 20-23, 2008.

27. A 1-Day Awareness Training Programme on Building Energy Simulation organized by the Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, October 4, 2008.

28. 5th International Conference of the Africa Materials Research Society held in Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Dec. 14-18, 2009.