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ABDULSALAM Ibrahim Akinola
Assist. Lecturer
COLLEGE OF SCI. ENG. & TECH.
AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING
Brief Educational Profile
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2015)
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2023)
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Curriculum Vitae
Current/Recent Research
My current and recent research activities are focused on the sustainable utilization of agricultural biomass and the development of renewable energy technologies. A major area of my research involves the conversion of agricultural residues into valuable energy products through biomass densification and thermochemical conversion processes.
My recent research has involved the production and comparative evaluation of pellets produced from rice bran and maize corncob using a developed pelletizing machine. This research focuses on improving the physical and energy properties of biomass pellets and evaluating the influence of material and machine operating parameters on pellet quality and machine performance.
My study on production of biofuel from coconut husk through pyrolysis investigates the thermochemical conversion of coconut biomass into useful fuel products and examines the operating conditions that can improve the yield and quality of the resulting pyrolysis products.
In addition, my recent collaborative research activities have covered biomass energy potential, modification and performance evaluation of biomass pelleting machines, biogas production from agricultural residues, biodiesel production, torrefaction of biomass materials, agricultural processing machinery, and the engineering properties of agricultural products. These studies are generally aimed at developing sustainable, efficient, and locally appropriate technologies for renewable energy generation, agricultural waste utilization, and agro-industrial processing.
Selected Recent Publications
- Jekayinfa, S. O., Abdulsalam, I. A., Ola, F. A., Akande, F. B. and Orisaleye, J. I. (2023). Effect of binders and die geometry on quality of densities rice bran using a screw-type laboratory scale pelleting machine. Energy Nexus, 13, 2024, 100275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100275. (Offshore)
- Abegunrin, T. P., Adeoye, P. A., Fagbenro, O. K., Abdulsalam, I. A., Akande, F. B. and Manta, I. H. (2023). Assessment of the Suitability of Water Sources in National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Ilorin, Nigeria Farm for Potable and Irrigation Purposes. Nigeria Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NJEAS), 10(2): 1-7. (Onshore)
- Manta, I. H., Abegunrin, T. P., Adeoye, P.A., Fagbenro, O.K., Abdulsalam I. A. and Akande, F. B. (2024). Concentration Weathering of some Agrochemicals in Runoff and Soil Interface on the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) Farm, Ilorin, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 25(3), 52–67. https://doi.org/10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i3593. (Offshore)
- Ola, F., Jekayinfa, S., Akande, F., and *Abdulsalam, I. A. (2024). Characterization of Pellets Produced from Rice Bran and Corncob. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, 18(1), 31-37. https://laujet.com/index.php/laujet/article/view/614. (Onshore)
- Nasirudeen, A. R., Ola, F. A., Oniya, O. O., Adesope, A. J., Lasisi, D., Balogun, L. A., Adesope, W. A., Abdulsalam, I. A. and Oladiji, A. O. (2024). Effects of Torrefaction Parameters on the Properties of Brimstone (Morinda lucida) Wood. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, 20(4), 813-827. (Onshore)
- Jekayinfa, S. O., Ola, F. A., Akande, F. B., Adesokan, M. A. and Abdulsalam, I. A. (2024). Modification and Performance Evaluation of a Biomass Pelleting Machine. AgriEngineering, 6(3), 2214-2228. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6030130. (Offshore)
- Muhammed-Bashir, W. O., Adejumobi, M., Ola, F., Akande, F. and Abdusalam, I. A. (2025). Evaluation of Selected Physical and Mechanical Properties of Forastero Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Beans Required for its Processing. International Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Science, 7(1): 83-96. https://doi.org/10.70382/mejavs.v7i1.029. (Offshore)
- Hamzat, K. A., Adebayo, A.O., Ola, F. A. and Abdulsalam, I. A. (2025). Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Combined Pretreatment on Biogas Yield from Oil Palm Fruit Bunch under Mesophilic Conditions. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 27(11): 456–465. https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i111714 (Offshore)
- Akande, F. B., Ayobamidele, S. J., Taiwo, A., Ojo, J. A., Ishola, T. A., and Abdulsalam, I. A. (2025). Effects of Exit Orifice Diameter, Spray Pressure and Spray Height on the Spray Characteristics of an Agricultural Swirl Nozzle. Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (JAAT), 14(3), 136–150. (Onshore)
- Abdulsalam, I. A., Akande, F. B., Olaniyan, A. R., Omoyeni, O. D., and Oladejo, C. B. (2026). The Potentials, Problems and Prospects of Biomass Energy: A Review. International Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment, 4(1), 279–296. (Onshore)
Research Interests
My research interests emphasis the development of sustainable technologies for agricultural production, processing, renewable energy generation and environmental management. My major research interests include:
Renewable and Bioenergy Systems
Biomass Conversion and Utilization
Solid Biofuels and Biomass Densification
Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass, including Pyrolysis and Torrefaction
Biogas Production and Anaerobic Digestion
Agricultural and Food Processing Machinery Design and Development
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Agricultural Materials
Postharvest and Agro-processing Engineering
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Agricultural Technologies
Waste-to-Wealth and Circular Bioeconomy Technologies
Optimization and Modelling of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Processes
My long-term research goal is to contribute to the development of innovative, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sustainable engineering technologies that promote the effective utilization of agricultural biomass and residues, improve agro-processing operations, enhance renewable energy production, and support sustainable agricultural development.