Mr. Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo
Mr. Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo is a LECTURER I in METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A passionate researcher with strong affection for teaching.
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Address: | Metallurgical And Materials Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Lagos. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) January, 2014 to December, 2022 PhD Metallurgical And Materials Engineering |
| 2 | University of Lagos. (Master Degree, September, 2013) October, 2011 to October, 2012 MSc. Metallurgical And Materials Engineering |
| 3 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2008) October, 2003 to September, 2008 B.Eng Mechanical Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Project Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2025 to May, 2026 |
| 2 | Staff Advisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2025 to May, 2026 |
| 3 | Departmental Postgraduate Cordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to May, 2026 |
| 4 | Centre for Career and Development Departmental Representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2023 to June, 2026 |
| 5 | Quality Assurance Departmental Rep, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2022 to July, 2025 |
| 6 | Departmental Timetable Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to May, 2026 |
| 7 | Research Assistant, University of Lagos September, 2015 to January, 2019 |
| 8 | Academic Facilitator, Taiwo Tutors June, 2014 to January, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, Chinecherem Chinenye Ezekwesili, Darlington Amadi, Alua Gracious, Biodun Oluwasegun Owolabi. (2026, May), "Recent Advances towards Green Ceramics in Developing Countries", Unizik Journal of Metallurgy and Engineering Materials (UJMEM) |
| 2 | OO Taiwo, DC Amadi, BS Ojiyi, NG Ofomata, BO Mayor, OB Owolabi. (2026, January), "Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical, Structural, and Morphological Properties of Corncob Ash and Graphite-Filled Epoxy Composites", Scienceplus |
| 3 | OO Taiwo, AK Aworinde, KTG Onyena, DC Amadi, BS Ojiyi. (2026, February), "Studies on the Compressive Behaviour of Aluminum–Zircon composites", Journal Majelis Paspama, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 12 |
| 4 | OO Taiwo, C Nzelu, D Amadi, CM Osita. (2026, February), "Construction of a Low-Cost Electric Resistance Furnace for Simple Casting Operations", Progress in Engineering, Material Science and Industrial Systems |
| 5 | Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, Onyemauche Francis Osakwe, Chukwudubem Chimauzo Emekwisia, Olusegun Biodun Owolabi. (2026, March), "The Use of Dicalcium Silicate (C₂S) Based Composites for Environmentally Friendly Applications", International Journal of Sustainable Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 14 |
| 6 | Nsikan Etim Dan, Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, Chukwuka Nwoye and Ajit Behera. (2026, June), "Assessment and Predictive Modeling of Bilberry Cactus Extracts as Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel surface protection from hydrogen evolution", Advances and Applications in Statistics and Probability |
| 7 | OO Taiwo, C Ebuka, IO Samuel, IO Edeh, NI Shimobi, JU Onwe. (2025, April), "Fabrication of a Sustainable Charcoal -Fired Crucible Furnace for Recycling Aluminum Waste Cans", Indo Green Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 8 | Omotayo Oluwaseyi Taiwo, Adeolu Adesoji Adediran, Lawrence O Osoba, Olayinka O Adewunmi, Samson O Adeosun, Patricia Popoola, Timothy Adeniyi Adekanye. (2025, January), "Microstructural analysis of aluminum–graphite composites for electronics applications", Matériaux & Techniques |
| 9 | Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, Chukwuemeka Frank Okoyeh, Ifeoma Maduemezia, Paul Obike. (2025, December), "Physical Properties of Banana Pseudo Stem for Sustainable Textile Application", Journal of Education, Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 10 |
| 10 | C Nzelu, OO Taiwo, N Chukwuka, O Pauline, N Chidume. (2025, May), "A Study on the Mechanical Behaviour of Epoxy Reinforced with Corn Cob Ash Composites for Sustainable Applications", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 12 |
| 11 | OO Taiwo, O Frank, O Samuel-Mary, OB Somtochukwu, A Darlington. (2025, August), "SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATIONS OF CORNCOB ASH FOR COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS: A REVIEW: Corn cob ash", Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi dan Edukasi Teknik |
| 12 | C Emekwisia, O Taiwo, O Echezona, C Ikechukwu. (2023, June), "Treatment Time Influence of Alkali Upon it’s Characteristics for the Palm Oil Plant Fiber Composites", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 6 |
| 13 | • Taiwo, O. , Adediran, A. , Akinwande, A. , Okoyeh, F.. (2023, April), "A Review on Design and Fabrication of Fuel Fired Crucible Furnace", International Journal of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 11 |
| 14 | • Abraham Aworinde , Oluwaseyi Taiwo , Samson Adeosun , Esther Akinlabi, Hassana Jonathan, Odunlami Olayemi and Olufunmilayo Joseph. (2021, May), "Biodegradation profiles of chitin, chitosan and titanium reinforced polylactide biocomposites as scaffolds in bone tissue engineering", Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 10 |
| 15 | Oluwashina Gbenebor, Lawrence O Osoba, Olayinka O Adewumi, Oluwaseyi O Taiwo, Samson O Adeosun, A Patricia Popoola. (2020, August), "Strength and Wear Characteristics of Aluminum/Zircon/Graphite Composites", The Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago, Vol. 48, (Issue 2), pp 11 |
| 16 | • Oluwaseyi Taiwo, Lawrence Osoba, Olayinka Adewunmi, Samson Adeosun, and Patricia Popoola. (2020, July), "A Study on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum - Graphite and Aluminum – Graphite – Zircon Hybrid Composites", The Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago, Vol. 48, (Issue 2), pp 9 |
| 17 | • SO Adeosun, LO Osoba, OO Taiwo. (2020, March), "Characteristics of aluminum hybrid composites", International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 8 |
| 18 | • O.P. Gbenebor, E.I. Akpan, R.A. Atoba , S.O. Adeosun, S.A. Olaleye, O.O.Taiwo, E.A. Igogori, O.B. Alamu, A.K. Aworinde. (2018, June), "Development and Performance Analysis of High Voltage Generator for Electrospinning of Nano Fibres", UNILAG Journal of Medicine, Science and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 14 |
| 19 | • Lawrence Olusegun Osoba, Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo and Samson Oluropo Adeosun.. (2017, September), "Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of Aluminum Composites: A Review", West Indian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 40, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 20 | • Samson Oluropo Adeosun, Emmanuel Isaac Akpan, Olusina Phillips Gbenebor, Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo and I.J. Eke. (2016, January), "Refractory Behaviors of Magnetite–Kaolin Bricks", Journal of Materials, Vol. 68, (Issue 11), pp 6 |
| 21 | • Samson Oluropo Adeosun, Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, Akpan, Emmanuel, Gbenebor, Oluwashina, Gbagba, Sadiq, & Olaleye, Samuel.. (2016, September), "Mechanical characteristics of groundnut shell particle reinforced polylactide nano fibre", Matéria, Vol. 21, (Issue 2) |
| 22 | SO Adeosun, EI Akpan, SA Balogun, OO Taiwo. (2015, September), "Modelling, Simulation and Validation of Plastic Zone Size during Deformation of Mild Steel", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 23 | Samson Oluropo Adeosun, Olatunde Israel Sekunowo, Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, Adebowale Machado.. (2014, August), "Physical and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Dross", Advances in Materials, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 5 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Kenechukwu ThankGod Onyena, Oluwaseyi Omotayo Taiwo, SamuelMary Onwubiko Obiorah, Nkem Emelike Nwankwo. (2026, February), "Effect of Palm Stalk Ash Reinforcement on the Microstructural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Ugwuoba Clay for Refractory Applications", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Exploring the microstructure and Mechanical Characteristics of Epoxy-Based Composites Reinforced with Groundnut Shell-Derived Carbon Dots, Mango Shell Particulates, and Potassium Nanoparticles" (2026). Completed Masters project by Onyia Chinazor Ekenedilichukwu (202425600FN) |
| 2 | "Development of PVC based hybrid composite for shoe sole applications." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Chinecherem Chinenye Ezekwesili (2024256001FN) |
| 3 | "Development of Aluminum Composites for light weight automobile break pad applications" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Chinazor Miracle Osita (2025256005N) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Engineering and Applied Science" (September, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Recent Innovations in Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Technologies" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Review of Adhesive Bonding in Aircraft Structures: Advances, Challenges and Future Trends" (March, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Polymerisation of blended pectin carboxymethyl celluslose bio nano composite for food packaging application." (March, 2025 to August, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Graphite- Corn cob ash composites" (January, 2024 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "The effect of Carbonaceous Fly ash on the mechanical properties of interlocking bricks" (February, 2022 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Utilisation of Spong Gourd Fibre Hybrid Composite in Sporting Industry" (February, 2020 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "COREN Induction Committee" (February, 2026 to March, 2026) |
| 2 | Postgraduate Cordinator, "Departmental Postgraduate Program" (October, 2024 to July, 2026) |
| 3 | Departmental Rep, "Faculty Quality Assurance Committee" (January, 2024 to June, 2026) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R87498 (member since 2026), https://coren.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Metallurgical Society" (member since 2024), https://nigerianmetsociety.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "International Association of Engineers" (member since 2016), https://www.iaeng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Advancing Public Safety in Nigeria through Strategic Engineering Regulation, Enforcement, and a Tiered Sanctioning Regime", (Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), 13th July, 2026 to 15th July, 2026; Physical |
| 2 | "Sustainable Engineering for a Resilient Future", (Unizik Faculty of Engineering), 11th February, 2026 to 12th February, 2026; Physical |
| 3 | "Economic Recovery Through the Development of Metals Industries", (Nigerian Metallurgical Society), 30th October, 2025 to 2nd November, 2025; Hybrid |
| 4 | "Unlocking Nigerian's Mineral Resources, Exploration, Extraction, and Value Addition.", (Nigerian Metallurgical Society), 29th October, 2024 to 1st November, 2024; Hybrid |
| 5 | " 11th Unilag Annual Research Conference and Fair", (University of Lagos), 4th July, 2016 to 8th July, 2016; Lagos |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | " Pan African School of Materials (PASMAT) Multifunctional Materials", (African University of Science and Technology, Abuja), 1st February, 2016 to 5th February, 2016; Abuja |
| 2 | "From Concept to Scholarly Reporting: Research Writing Skills for Engineers", (Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Unizik), Zoom |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Postgraduate Seminar on Research Writing", (Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Unizik), Zoom |