Dr. Abimbola Bankole Akinyele

Dr. Abimbola Bankole Akinyele is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Abimbola Bankole Akinyele

Staff Profile

I am an Environmental scientist and analytical chemistry scholar with expertise in material development for water and wastewater treatment, pollution monitoring, water quality assessment, EIA, the use software in data analysis and interpretation of data. I am an academic staff member at Nnamdi Azikwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, whose research interests cut across the field of Environmental Science, Environmental/Analytical chemistry, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, Material science and development, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and other related topics. I am committed to contributing to the growth of society and the globe as a whole by doing sustainable research in order to achieve the objective of sustainable development.

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Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
Other / Relevant Certificates
1Chemical Society Of Nigeria (November, 2021)
June, 2021 to November, 2021
Members

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer II, Pure And Industrial Chemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
January, 2020 to Present
2Assistant Examiner, The West African Examinations Council, P.M.B. 1022 Yaba, Lagos.
July, 2019 to August, 2019
3Research Assistant, SwWECh Research Unit And Laboratory, Institute Of Ecology & Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
June, 2013 to March, 2019
4Quality Control/ Production Manager, Multipeaks Limited, Orita-Challenge, Ibadan.
November, 2012 to May, 2013

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Funmilayo J. Okparaocha, Peter O. Oyeleke, Abimbola B. Akinyele, Omolara J. Ojezele, Kikelomo B. Odusola and Adijat Y. Shorinmade. (2022, February) Removal of Lead and Cadmium in Synthetic Wastewater Using Phaseolus vulgaris (Beans) Husk as Bio-adsorbent: Experimental Investigation Emerging Challenges in Environment and Earth Science, Vol. 2, pp 20-29
Journal Articles
1Babasanmi Oluwole Abioye, Aderonke Adetutu Okoya and Abimbola Bankole Akinyele. (2023, February), "Adsorption of trichloroacetic acid from drinking water using polyethylene terephthalate waste carbon and periwinkle shells–based chitosan", journal Physical Sciences Reviews
2Aderonke Adetutu Okoya, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele and Olusola Olufemi Farinde. (2023, January), "Adsorptive Properties of Sawdust Activated Carbon for the 2,2-Dichlorovinyl-Dimethyl-Phosphate Removal from Agrochemical Industrial Wastewater", Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 1-11
3Okoya, A. A., Adegbaju. O. S., Akinola, O. E., Akinyele, A. B. and Amuda, O. S.. (2020, February), "Comparative Assessment Of The Efficiency Of Rice Husk Biochar And Conventional Treatment Method To Remove Chlorpyrifos From Pesticide Polluted Water.", Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 39, (Issue 2), pp 1-11
4Okoya, A. A., Elufowoju, M. A., Adepoju, K. A. and Akinyele, A. B.. (2020, March), "Seasonal Assessment Of The Physico-chemical Properties Of Surface Water And Sediments In The Vicinity Of A Scrap Metal Recycling Industry In Southwestern Nigeria.", Academic Journals, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 24-31
5Funmilayo J. Okparaocha, Peter O. Oyeleke and Akinyele A. Bankole. (2020, April), "Removal Of Lead And Cadmium In Synthetic Waste Water Using Phaseolus Vulgaris (beans) Husk As Bioadsorbent.", International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
6A. A. Okoya, N. O. Ochor, A. B. Akinyele and O. O. Olaiya,. (2020, April), "The Use Of Chicken Feather Waste As Adsorbent For Crude Oil Clean Up From Crude Oil Polluted Water.", Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 43-53
7A. A. Okoya, O. O. Olaiya, A. B. Akinyele and N. O. Ochor. (2020, April), "Efficacy Of Moringa Oleifera Seed Husk As Adsorptive Agent For Trichloromethanes From A Water Treatment Plant In Southwestern, Nigeria.", Hindawi, Vol. 2020, pp 1-11
8Okoya, A. A., Akinola, O. E., Adegbaju, O. S., Akinyele, A. B. and Amuda, O. S.. (2020, July), "Quantification And Removal Of Trichloromethane In Chlorinated Water Using Coconut Shell Activated Carbon.", AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL), Vol. 61, (Issue 1), pp 1-14
9A. A. Okoya, O. F. Awofisayo, A. O. Oginni and A. B. Akinyele. (2020, November), "Assessment Of Selected Heavy Metal Concentrations In Water And Sediment Around Ikirun Iron-Smelting Industry, Ikirun, Osun-State, Nigeria.", Environmental Health Scientists Association, Nigeria, Vol. 7, pp 57-66
10Okoya, A. A., Oyawale, F. E., Ofoezie, I. E. and Akinyele, A. B.. (2016, May), "Impact Of Industrial Cassava Effluent Discharge On The Water Quality Of Ogbese River, Ayede-Ogbese, Ondo State", AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL), Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 339-353
11Folasade E. Oyawale, Aderonke A. Okoya, Ifeanyi E. Ofoezie, Abimbola B. Akinyele. (2016, February), "Metal Concentration Of River Water Exposed To Industrial Cassava Effluent In Ayede-Ogbese, Nigeria.", Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife Nigeria, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 44-53
12Aderonke Adetutu Okoya, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele, Omotayo Sarafadeen Amuda and Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ofoezie,. (2016, January), "Chitosan-Grafted Carbon For The Sequestration Of Heavy Metals In Aqueous Solution", Science Domain International, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-14
13Okoya, A. A., Akinyele, A. B., Amuda, O. S. and Ofoezie, I. E.. (2015, November), "Chitosan Grafted Modified Maize Cob For Removal Of Lead And Chromium From Wastewater", AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 881-892
14Aderonke A. Okoya, Abimbola B. Akinyele, Ifeanyi E. Ofoezie, Omotayo S. Amuda, Oluwagbemiga S. Alayande and Oladotun W. Makinde. (2014, October), "Adsorption Of Heavy Metal Ions Unto Chitosan Grafted Cocoa Husk Char.", Academic Journals, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 147-161
Thesis
1Akinyele A. B.. (2018, November), "3. A Study Of Nanostructured Ordered Porous Chitosan-Silica For The Removal Of Heavy Metal And Pesticide Residues From Selected Wastewaters (Ph.D. Thesis)".
2Akinyele A. B.. (2013, May), "Comparison Of The Efficiency Of Three Chitosan Coated Natural Adsorbents With Activated Carbon Adsorbent For The Removal Of Heavy Metals. (M.Sc. Thesis)".
Projects
1Akinyele A. B.. (2008, January), "Graft Co-polymerization Of Acrylonitrile Onto Low Molecular Weight Natural Rubber. (BS.c.)".
Other Relevant Publications
1Akinyele A. B., Okoya, A. A. and Asubiojo, O. I.. "Achieving Heavy Metal Free Reclaimed Water through Sorption Using Modified and Unmodified Nanoporous Silica", (Presentation, 2023 June)
2Okoya, Aderonke Adetutu., Olaoye, Adeola Oluwaseyi and Akinyele, Abimbola Bankole. "'Sorption Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon from Domestic Water Supply", (Presentation, 2022 July)
3Babasanmi Oluwole Abioye, Aderonke Adetutu Okoya, and Abimbola Bankole Akinyele. "Adsorption of Trichloroacetic Acid from Drinking Water Using Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste Carbon and Periwinkle Shells-based Chitosan", (Presentation, 2022 August)
4Okafor Vincent Nwalieji, Akinyele Abimbola Bankole, Iwe Assumpta Daberechukwu, Mbume Oluchukwu Francisca. "Characterization of Nanochitosan/Nanosilver-Particles from Commercial Low Molecular Weight Chitosan and Extracted Chitosan from Snail Shell: A Comparative Study", (Preprint, 2022 August)
5Okoya, A. A., Akinyele A. B., et al. "Chitosan-Grafted Carbon For The Sequestration Of Heavy Metals In Aqueous Solution", (Presentation, 2015 March)
6Akinyele A. B., Okoya, A. A., et al. "Sorption Potential Of Corn Cob For Remediation Of Industrial Effluents", (Presentation, 2012 November)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "ICT Committee of Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department" (April, 2023)
2Member, "Postgraduate Committee of the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (July, 2021)
3Member, "SIWES Committee of the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (July, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/21/05838 (member since 2021), http://www.chemsociety.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Pollutants and Ecosystem Restoration: Implication for One Health", (Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), 31st May, 2023 to 8th June, 2023; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
2"Aligning Research with Sustainable Development Goals", (Schrödinger Day - Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA 2022) (Elsevier Researcher Academy On Campus)), 12th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Online
3"Resilience and Sustainable Research through Basic Sciences", (Virtual Conference on Chemistry and its Applications (VCCA-2022)), 8th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Zoom
4"Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development", (African Scientific Integration Network (AScIN) International Conference (CRéPAs 2022)), 25th July, 2022 to 29th July, 2022; CERD, OAU, Ile-Ife.
5"Global Electrical & Electronic Waste: Health Hazards for Africa", (CHEMRAWN XXII E-waste in Africa and 44th Annual International Conference of The Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)), 7th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Ikeja, Lagos
Webinars
1"PFAS Leaching and Mobility at AFF-Impacted Sites", (Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program), 23rd February, 2023 to 23rd February, 2023; Online
2"The Future of Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrophotometry in Measurement Science", (ACS Publications), 19th October, 2022 to 19th October, 2022; Online
3"Nanomaterials in Sensing", (ACS Publications), 17th October, 2022 to 17th October, 2022; Online
4"'Synthace: Accelerating Process Development With Automated Design Of Experiments'", (Chemistry world webinar), 1st September, 2020 to 1st September, 2020; Webinar
Other Events
1"The Implications Of A Chemical Product And Its Waste" 9th Faculty Annual Lecture Series", (Faculty of Physical Science, Nnamdi Azikwe University), 29th July, 2021 to 29th July, 2021; Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State
2"3rd International Workshop On Porous Materials And Their Applications (IWPMA-2021)", (CSIR in conjunction University of Johannesburg), 27th July, 2021 to 28th July, 2021; South Africa (Webinar)
3"Nigerian Young Academy Webinar Series 2 Titled “Strategies For Impactful Research In A Resource-Constrained Environment In The Midst Of COVID-19 Pandemic", (Nigerian Young Academy), 26th August, 2020 to 26th August, 2020; Webinar
4"Department Of Science, St. Joseph’s College Of Engineering International Webinar On Exploration Of Main Groups Compound For Promoting Metal-Free Transformation In Industries", (Department of Science, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering), 19th August, 2020 to 19th August, 2020; Chennai, India (Webinar)
5"“Synthia-Retrosynthesis Software For The Chemical Industry", (Chemistry world webinar), 20th July, 2020 to 20th July, 2020; Webinar
6""Advancements In Applied Chemistry. (AAC 2020)" Department Of Science, St. Joseph’s College Of Engineering International Online Faculty Development Program On 6 - 8th", (Department of Science, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering), 6th July, 2020 to 8th July, 2020; India (Webinar)
7""The Article Publishing Process: An Elsevier Author Workshop (120 Minutes)" Research Academy On Campus: An Elsevier Webinar", (Elsevier), 1st June, 2020 to 1st June, 2020; Webinar
8"“Beat Plastic Pollution” 10th Annual Conference Of The Institute Of Ecology And Environment Studies, OAU, Ile-Ife.", (Institute of Ecology and Environment Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.), 7th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; Ile-Ife, Nigeria
9"“Materials And Manufacturing Technologies In Sustainable Development” 11th Annual Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON-2012) Centre For Energy Research And Development, OAU, Ile-Ife.", (Material Science and Technology Society of Nigeria), 20th November, 2012 to 24th November, 2012; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
10"“Forest: Nature At Your Service” 4th Annual Conference Of The Institute Of Ecology And Environment Studies, OAU, Ile-Ife.", (Institute of Ecology and Environment Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.), 28th June, 2011 to 30th June, 2011; Ile-Ife, Nigeria
11"5th Lagos Medical Waste Summit. Healthcare Waste Management: “Meeting The Challenge” Iganmu, Lagos.", (Lagos State Waste Management Authority), 20th October, 2010 to 21st October, 2010; Iganmu, Lagos.
12"" Many Species One Planet One Future" 3rd Annual Conference Of The Institute Of Ecology And Environment Studies, OAU, Ile-Ife.", (Institute of Ecology and Environment Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.), 15th June, 2010 to 17th June, 2010; Ile-Ife, Nigeria