Mr. OLUFISAYO OJO | Marine Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar | DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY | South Africa

Ojo Olufisayo Emmanuel is an experienced Electromechanical and Water Engineer with over 18 years in the field. Specializing in both project management and technical design, he has contributed to multiple high-profile projects in partnership with organizations like the World Bank, USAID, and atmosfair gGmbH. His expertise spans civil infrastructure, water treatment, and environmental impact assessments, supporting sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.

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Strengths for the Award

With 18 years in electromechanical and water engineering, Emmanuel brings robust experience from various key roles in international projects funded by World Bank, USAID, and other global institutions. His expertise encompasses water treatment, system optimization, environmental assessments, and construction management.

Emmanuel’s skill set includes an extensive range of engineering capabilities, such as hydraulic design, project management, asset maintenance, and advanced design software proficiency (AutoCAD). His technical versatility supports a well-rounded approach to engineering challenges, from conception to execution.

Emmanuel’s educational background is distinguished, with a Summa Cum Laude MSc in Mechanical Engineering and ongoing PhD and Doctor of Engineering studies, which highlight his commitment to academic excellence. His multiple publications on renewable energy, desalination, and biodiesel demonstrate his ability to conduct impactful research and contribute to sustainable practices in engineering.

His role in establishing and managing an Improved Cook Stove production plant and developing asset management frameworks exemplifies his innovative thinking and leadership in complex project environments.

Education

Ojo has pursued extensive studies in engineering, holding an MSc (Research) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Summa Cum Laude) and a B.Eng (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Portsmouth. He is currently undertaking dual doctorates (PhD in Mechanical Engineering and D.Eng in Industrial Engineering) at South African institutions.

Experience

Over nearly two decades, Ojo has led projects involving civil and electromechanical infrastructures, working with notable organizations like atmosfair gGmbH and USAID. His responsibilities have ranged from design to contract management, successfully managing water treatment and energy projects aimed at community enhancement and carbon mitigation.

Research Interests

Ojo’s research interests lie in renewable energy applications, specifically in water desalination and energy-efficient systems. His work explores sustainable energy solutions, reverse osmosis, and lifecycle cost analyses of desalination technologies, providing insights into water supply sustainability for the future.

Awards

Throughout his career, Ojo has been recognized for his commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable development. He was a driving force behind atmosfair’s Save80 cook stove project, pioneering eco-friendly solutions for rural communities in Nigeria, and has received numerous accolades for his project management and technical contributions.

Publications

1. Ojo E. Olufisayo & Prof. Freddie Inambao, 2020. A Review of Renewable Power Generation Using Piezoelectric Materials, IJMET, Volume 10, Issue 12.
   Cited by articles exploring renewable energy innovations.
2. Ojo E. Olufisayo, Prof. Freddie Inambao & O.E. Ige, 2023. A Review of Seawater Membrane Desalination, Journal of Materials Engineering, Vol 51, Issue 2.
   Cited by research on sustainable water technologies.
3. Ojo E. Olufisayo & Prof. Freddie Inambao, 2021. Renewable Energy Powered Reverse Osmosis System for Seawater Desalination, IJMPERD, Vol 11, Issue 6.
   Referenced by studies on renewable desalination methods.
4. Olufisayo OE & Olanrewaju O., 2024. Renewable Energy Powered Seawater Desalination Treatment Process, Water, Vol 16, Issue 19.
   Referenced in journals on zero-waste energy processes.

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