Engr. Murtadha Adekilekun TIJANI, B.Eng., M.Sc., MNSE, MNICE, MNIEE
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Biosketch:
Murtadha Adekilekun TIJANI received his B. Eng. (Hons) in Civil Engineering from University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, his M. Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria and currently on a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) programme in Civil Engineering in the area of Structures and Materials Engineering. He is a Lecturer II and currently the Examination Officer in the Department of Civil Engineering, Osun State University, Osogbo. He was formally a Lecturer II in the Department of Civil Engineering, Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria where he won the University Research Award as the best researcher for the academic year 2017/2018 session. He has taught many courses in Civil Engineering to include Structural Analysis, Theory of Structures, Design of Structures, Matrix and Energy Methods in Structures and Advanced Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete Design.

Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:
Innovative Materials in Construction, Sustainable Concrete Technologies and Analysis of Structures.

Contributions To Knowledge:
He has over 25 scholastic publications in local and international journals and has also delivered lectures and papers across the globe through conferences, seminars and scientific meetings. He has succefully supervised some undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students in Civil Engineering.

Scientific / Professional Activities:
He is currently the Managing Editor for Premier Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Publication of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch) and University of Ibadan Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology. He was the Secretary, Technical Committee for 17th National Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) (2018). Volounteer facilitator for the Mellenium Development Goals MDGs (2012 – 2013). Technical Secretary for the 2019 Conference of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ibadan. He was also a member of Adeleke University Research and Publication Commitee (2017 – 2018) and Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology Committee (2018).

Awards/Grants:
Adeleke University Research Award: University best researcher for the academic year 2017/2018 session. Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers Award of Contributions towards the development of Environmental Engineering in Nigeria (2017). Award of Honour by the Department of Civil Engineering, Adeleke University (2019). Award of Excellence by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch (2019). President, National Association of Osun State Students’ (NAOSS) University of Ilorin Chapter (2011 – 2012). Ph.D Sponsorship Award under NEEDS Assessment Intervention Fund for Staff Training and Development (2019).
Accademic Appointments:
Examination Officer, Department of Civil Engineering.
Member, Departmental Board of Exerminers, Department of Civil Engineering.

Membership of Learned and Professional Associations:
i. Regd. Professional Civil Engineer (R37,357) by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
ii. Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), (Membership No. 41389).
iii. Corporate Member, Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (MNIEE).
iv. Corporate Member, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (MNICE).
v. Graduate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Membership No. 204309).

Selected Publications:
Books (Authored/Co-Authored)
1. Olawale, S. O. A. and Tijani, M. A. (2019): Simplified Methods of Structural Analysis. Merit Publishers Limited, Lagos. ISBN 978-978-56446-8. 227pp.
Chapters in Books
2. Tijani, M. A., Ajagbe, W. O., Ganiyu, A. A. and Agbede, O. A. (2020). Properties of Sustainable Palm Kernel Shell Pervious Concrete for Stormwater Management in Nigeria. (in Ibrahim, R. B. and Muili, A. B. Edited) Planning and Management of Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria. Department of Urban and Regional Planning, LAUTECH Ogbomoso. LAUTECH Press, pp 240 – 257.
Articles in Learned Journals
3. Tijani, M. A., Ajagbe, W. O. Ganiyu, A. A., Aremu, A. S. and Ojewole, Y. N. (2020). Strength and Absorption of Sorghum Husk Ash Sandcrete Blocks. Premier Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 1 – 7.
4. Olawale, S. O. A, Tijani, M. A., Babatunde, L. A., Adebanjo, A. U. and Akaeze, S. U. (2020). Influence of Laterite and Compaction Methods on the Compressive Strength of Sandcrete Blocks. Premier Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 45 – 50.
5. Olawale, S. O. A and Tijani, M. A. (2019). Compressive Strength of Cocoa Pod Ash Blended Sandcrete Blocks Produced in Osogbo, Nigeria. Annals of Faculty Engineering Hunedoara – International Journal of Engineering. Tome XVII, Fascicule 4, pp 117 – 120.
6. Olawale, S. O. A and Tijani, M. A. (2019). Design Innovation in Structural Engineering: An Overview. Acta Technical Corviniensis – Bulletin of Engineering. Tome XII, Fascicule 4, pp 139-142.
7. Olawale, S. O. A, Tijani, M. A., Kareem, M. A. and Alabi, O. (2019). Effect of Partial Replacement of Cement with NBRRI Pozzolan on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete. UNIOSUN Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Vol. 1, No 1, pp 56 – 63.
8. Kareem, M. A., Bamigboye, G. O., Olawale, S. O. A., Tijani, M. A., Olawuyi, O. A., Fadare, T. O. and Akinpelu, O. Y. (2019). A Response Surface Approach for Determining Optimal Mix Parameters for Normal Strength Concrete. UNIOSUN Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Vol. 1, No 1, pp 19 – 26.
9. Olawale, S. O. A., Tijani, M. A., Babatunde, L. A. and Ajayi, D. M. (2019). Compliance Problems on Health and Safety in Construction Industry: A Case Study of Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Epistemics in Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 9, No 1, pp 623 – 628.
10. Olawale, S. O. A., Tijani, M. A., Hammed, L. and Alabi, O. (2019). Integration of Laplace Transform with Finite Element Method for the Analysis of Structural Beam Element. Science and Technology. Vol. 5, 171 – 177.
11. Tijani, M. A., Ajagbe, W. O. Ganiyu, A. A. and Agbede, O. A. (2019). Effect of Aggregate Type on Properties of Pervious Concrete. Journal of Modern Technology and Engineering, Vol. 4, No 1, pp 37 – 46.
12. Olawale, S. O. A., Tijani, M. A., Folayan, O. I. and Bolaji, E. O. (2019). Reliability Assessment of Ejigbo Campus Library Building of Osun State University, Osogbo. USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, Vol. 16, No 1, pp. 2511 -2526.
13. Tijani, M. A., Ogunlade, C. A., Ajagbe, W. O., Olawale, S. O. A., Akinleye, M. T. and Afolayan, O. D. (2018). Development of Green Concrete Using Agricultural and Construction Wastes in Nigeria: A Review. Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, No 1, 40 - 50.
14. Olawale, S. O. A. and Tijani, M. A. (2018). Development of Steel Structural Member Design Software Teaching Aid. Journal of New Trends in Civil Engineering. Vol. 1, No 1, pp. 68 – 78.
15. Tijani, M. A., Ajagbe, W. O. and Agbede, O. A. (2018). Modeling the Effect of Burning Temperature and Time on Chemical Composition of Sorghum Husk Ash for Optimum Pozzolanic Activity. Journal of Engineering and Engineering Technology (FUTAJEET). Vol. 12, Issue 2, pp. 273 - 281.
16. Olawale, S. O. A., Tijani, M. A. and Alabi, O. (2018). The Effect of Cement-NBRRI Pozzolanic Material Blend on the Mechanical Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete. ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development. Vol. 1, Issue 3, pp. 371-379.
17. Olawale, S. O. A. and Tijani, M. A. (2018). Mechanical Properties of Concrete Produced From Partial Replacement with Ceramic Tile Wastes. USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, Vol. 15, No 3, pp 2245 – 2255.
18. Ajagbe, W. O., Tijani, M. A., Arohunfegbe, I. S. and Akinleye, M. T. (2018). Assessment of Fine Aggregates from Different Sources in Ibadan and Environs for Concrete Production. Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, Vol. 15, No 1, pp 7 – 13.
19. Ajagbe, W. O., Tijani, M. A. and Agbede, O. A. (2018). Compressive Strength of Concrete Made from Aggregate of Different Sources. USEP: Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, Vol. 15, No 1, pp 1963 – 1974.
20. Afolayan, O. D., Tijani, M. A. and Akinleye, M. T. (2018). Development of Analytical Relationships among Engineering Properties of Lateritic Soil as Pavement Materials. Journal of Civil Engineering Research, Vol. 8 No 1, pp 15 – 20.
21. Tijani, M. A., Akinleye, M. T. and Jaiyeoba, K. F. (2017). Engineering Properties of Laterites Obtained in Ede, Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology. Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp. 160 – 162.
22. Akinleye, M. T. and Tijani, M. A. (2017). Assessment of Quality of Asphalt Concrete used in Road Construction in South West Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, Vol. 14, No 2, pp 51 – 54.
23. Tijani, M. A. and Ajagbe, W. O. (2016). Professionals View on the Causes and Effects of Construction Projects Abandonment in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. Ethopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 593 – 603.
24. Ajagbe, W. O., Tijani, M. A. and Oyediran, I. A. (2015). Engineering and Geological Evaluation of Rocks for Concrete Production. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 2, pp. 67 – 79.
25. Akinleye M. T, Tijani M. A. and Abdulwahab R. (2015). Helmet Use as a Safety Tool among Motorcycle Riders in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology Vol 9, Issue 1, pp. 131 – 138.
26. Aremu, A.S., Vijay, R. and Tijani, M.A. (2014). Optimization of Solid Waste Collection Routes Using Premium Solver Platform. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 222 – 231.