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OLANREWAJU STEPHEN OLU.

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Fullname:
 OLANREWAJU STEPHEN OLU.
Post:
 CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
Email Address:
 solanrewaju[at]futa.edu.ng
Telephone:
 +234 (0) 8032842363
Nationality:
 NIGERIA
Affiliation:
 MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES a) Corporate Member, Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS), Reg. No C227 1989 b) Registered Member, Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Reg. No R.10381 2004 c) Member, Stake Holders FORUM (MSF) 2007 d) Member, NATE Reg. C3123 2014 e) Fellow, Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS), Reg. No F227 2016
Education:
 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES a) St. Philips Primary School, Fashola, Oyo State of Nigeria 1964-1969 b) St. Lawrence Grammar School, Ilesha, Osun State of Nigeria 1970-1974 c) Government Science Secondary School Funtua, Katsina State of Nigeria 1975-1976 d) Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, Kwara State 1977-1981 e) College of Admin. and Business Studies (CABS), Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna 1990-1991 f) Mechanical Engineering Dept, Federal University of Technology, (FUTA) Akure. 2005-2008 g) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Dept., FUTA, Akure 2009-2012 h) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Dept., FUTA, Akure 2017 to Date ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: a) PhD Metallurgical & Materials Eng. In View b) M Eng. Metallurgical and Materials Eng. 2012 c) PGD Mechanical Engineering (Upper Credit) 2008 d) Management and Leadership Certificate 1994 e) Quality and Improvement Production Certificate 1994 f) Advanced Certificate in Management Studies (ACMS) (Distinction) 1991 g) Productivity and Efficiency Certificate 1990 h) Heat & Surface Treatment of metal alloys at Fabrique Nationale, Belgium, France 1983 i) HND Metallurgy (Upper Credit) 1981 CONFERENCE PAPERS PUBLICATIONS a) Olanrewaju S. O. (1991): Essence of Pattern in Foundry, paper presented at the training seminar held at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Oct 1991. b) Olanrewaju S. O. (2000): Practical Approach to Metal Hardening in our Metallurgical Industries. 17th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria. Oct. 2000. Pgs 6 – 15. c) Olanrewaju S. O. (2005): The Importance of Salt Bath Heat Treatment in Agricultural Tools and Spare Parts Production. 22nd Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Federal University of Agriculture, Markurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. Nov. 2005. Pgs 68 – 75. d) Olanrewaju S. O. (2005): Standard tools and Mechanical Spare Parts Production in Developing Countries: A Major Bridge to Self-Reliance in Science and Technological Development. International Conference on Science and Technology, FUT, Akure. 14th – 19th August 2005. e) Olanrewaju S. O. (2006): Salt Bath Heat Treatment: The Backbone of Effective Metals Industry. 23rd Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Jos. Oct. 2006. Pgs 82 – 86. f) Olanrewaju S. O. (2007): Heat Treatment Furnaces: A Major Tool for Industrial Development and Economic for Self-Reliance. 24th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Oct. 2007. Pgs. 76 – 81. g) Olanrewaju S. O. (2008): Strategies for Upgrading Foundry Industry in Nigeria. 25th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Nov. 2008. Pgs. 28 – 31. h) Oyetunji A. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2008): Assessment of Foundry Products from Foundry Industries in Nigeria and their Impact on the Economy. 25th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Nov. 2008. Pgs. 13 – 15. i) Olanrewaju S. O. (2009): Heating device: Parts identifications and operations. Resource person in the 3-day training workshop organized by Centre for Research and Development (CERAD), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). January, 2009 and February, 2011. j) Olanrewaju S. O. (2011): Principles of Operating and Maintenance culture of Industrial Heating Devices. Resource person in the 3-day training workshop organized by Centre for Research and Development (CERAD), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). February, 2011 k) Oyelana, O. A. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2014): Local Designing of Research Tools and Application of Local Content Required with Upgrading and Improving Existing Indigenous Technology. Paper presented at the 8th West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) International Conference, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State. November, 2014 l) Olanrewaju S. O. (2016): Towards National Security: Sustainability of Weapons Production Using Locally Available Materials. Paper presented to Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) for publication in the maiden ‘NARC Digest’ 2016. m) Olanrewaju S. O. (2016): The Importance of Salt Bath Heat Treatment to Weapon Production Using Indigenous Steel Materials. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Kaduna 2016. Code 024. vii) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS a) Ayodeji S. P., Abioye T. E. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2011): Investigation of Surface Hardness of Steel in Cyanide Salt Bath Heat Treatment Process, a paper published in the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2011 (IMECS 2011), Hong Kong. 16-18 March, 2011. Pgs. 1244-1247. b) Alaneme K. K. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2010): Design of a Diesel Fired Heat Treatment Furnace, a paper published in the Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, JMMCE.org Vol. 9 No. 7, USA 2010. pp 581 – 591. c) Alaneme K. K., Bodunrin M.O. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2011): Development and Performance Evaluation of a Salt Bath Furnace, a paper published in the International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJMME), (ISSN 1823-0334), Vol. 6, No. 1. 2011; Pp 67-74. d) Alaneme K. K., and Olanrewaju S. O. (2012): Design of a Low-cost Sandblasting Machine, Journal of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (JMME), (ISSN: 2006 – 1919), Vol. 7, No. 2. 2012; 10 – 17. Abadariki S. O, Adejuyigbe S. B and Olanrewaju S. O. (2013): Developing A Medium Carbon Steel Lathe Cutting Tool for Plastics, International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Volume 2, Issue 8, 2013; 248 – 253. e) Oyelana, O. A. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2014): Local Designing of Research Tools and Application of Local Content Required with Upgrading and Improving Existing Indigenous Technology. Paper presented at the 8th West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) International Conference, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State. November, 2014 f) Olaniran O., Alaneme K. K., Oladele B. A., Folorunso D. A., Aribo S. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2017): Structural characterization of degradation of ODS composite using SEM and XRM techniques, a paper published in Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies ISSN 1583-1078 Issue 30, January-June 2017 p. 299-314.
Background:
 CONFERENCE PAPERS PUBLICATIONS a) Olanrewaju S. O. (1991): Essence of Pattern in Foundry, paper presented at the training seminar held at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Oct 1991. b) Olanrewaju S. O. (2000): Practical Approach to Metal Hardening in our Metallurgical Industries. 17th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria. Oct. 2000. Pgs 6 – 15. c) Olanrewaju S. O. (2005): The Importance of Salt Bath Heat Treatment in Agricultural Tools and Spare Parts Production. 22nd Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Federal University of Agriculture, Markurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. Nov. 2005. Pgs 68 – 75. d) Olanrewaju S. O. (2005): Standard tools and Mechanical Spare Parts Production in Developing Countries: A Major Bridge to Self-Reliance in Science and Technological Development. International Conference on Science and Technology, FUT, Akure. 14th – 19th August 2005. e) Olanrewaju S. O. (2006): Salt Bath Heat Treatment: The Backbone of Effective Metals Industry. 23rd Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Jos. Oct. 2006. Pgs 82 – 86. f) Olanrewaju S. O. (2007): Heat Treatment Furnaces: A Major Tool for Industrial Development and Economic for Self-Reliance. 24th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Oct. 2007. Pgs. 76 – 81. g) Olanrewaju S. O. (2008): Strategies for Upgrading Foundry Industry in Nigeria. 25th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Nov. 2008. Pgs. 28 – 31. h) Oyetunji A. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2008): Assessment of Foundry Products from Foundry Industries in Nigeria and their Impact on the Economy. 25th Proceedings of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. Nov. 2008. Pgs. 13 – 15. i) Olanrewaju S. O. (2009): Heating device: Parts identifications and operations. Resource person in the 3-day training workshop organized by Centre for Research and Development (CERAD), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). January, 2009 and February, 2011. j) Olanrewaju S. O. (2011): Principles of Operating and Maintenance culture of Industrial Heating Devices. Resource person in the 3-day training workshop organized by Centre for Research and Development (CERAD), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). February, 2011 k) Oyelana, O. A. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2014): Local Designing of Research Tools and Application of Local Content Required with Upgrading and Improving Existing Indigenous Technology. Paper presented at the 8th West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) International Conference, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State. November, 2014 l) Olanrewaju S. O. (2016): Towards National Security: Sustainability of Weapons Production Using Locally Available Materials. Paper presented to Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) for publication in the maiden ‘NARC Digest’ 2016. m) Olanrewaju S. O. (2016): The Importance of Salt Bath Heat Treatment to Weapon Production Using Indigenous Steel Materials. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) Conference, Kaduna 2016. Code 024. vii) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS a) Ayodeji S. P., Abioye T. E. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2011): Investigation of Surface Hardness of Steel in Cyanide Salt Bath Heat Treatment Process, a paper published in the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2011 (IMECS 2011), Hong Kong. 16-18 March, 2011. Pgs. 1244-1247. b) Alaneme K. K. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2010): Design of a Diesel Fired Heat Treatment Furnace, a paper published in the Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, JMMCE.org Vol. 9 No. 7, USA 2010. pp 581 – 591. c) Alaneme K. K., Bodunrin M.O. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2011): Development and Performance Evaluation of a Salt Bath Furnace, a paper published in the International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJMME), (ISSN 1823-0334), Vol. 6, No. 1. 2011; Pp 67-74. d) Alaneme K. K., and Olanrewaju S. O. (2012): Design of a Low-cost Sandblasting Machine, Journal of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (JMME), (ISSN: 2006 – 1919), Vol. 7, No. 2. 2012; 10 – 17. Abadariki S. O, Adejuyigbe S. B and Olanrewaju S. O. (2013): Developing A Medium Carbon Steel Lathe Cutting Tool for Plastics, International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Volume 2, Issue 8, 2013; 248 – 253. e) Oyelana, O. A. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2014): Local Designing of Research Tools and Application of Local Content Required with Upgrading and Improving Existing Indigenous Technology. Paper presented at the 8th West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) International Conference, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State. November, 2014 f) Olaniran O., Alaneme K. K., Oladele B. A., Folorunso D. A., Aribo S. and Olanrewaju S. O. (2017): Structural characterization of degradation of ODS composite using SEM and XRM techniques, a paper published in Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies ISSN 1583-1078 Issue 30, January-June 2017 p. 299-314. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE a) Former Institution/Establishment – Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (`DICON, Kaduna) Post of Appointment – Metallurgist II 1982 Metallurgist I 1986 Principal Technical Officer 1990 Principal Metallurgist 1994 Asst. Chief Technologist (Metallurgy) 1999 Chief Technologist 2002 Assistant Director (Research) January 2005 Job Description i. Head of Heat Treatment Shop, Armament Factory, DICON, Kaduna 1982 – 1992 ii. Acting Director, Research and Development Centre (R&DC), DICON, Kaduna. Kaduna State of Nigeria June 2003 – Aug 2003 iii. Head of Department of Metallurgy, R&DC, DICON, Kaduna 1992 – 2005 (January) b) Present Institution/Establishment – Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, (MME), Federal University of Technology, Akure Nigeria Post of Appointment – Assistant Chief Technologist Feb 2005 Chief Technologist Oct. 2009 Job Description i. Management of Workshop and Laboratory Facilities/Activities ii. Organization of Students Laboratory/Workshop Practical Courses: - MME 319 – Metallurgical Laboratories Practicals I - MME 312 – Metallurgical Laboratories Practicals II - MME 429 – Metallurgical Laboratories Practicals III - MME 509 – Projects iii. I engaged in: - Fabrication of Heat Treatment Muffle Furnace as students’ projects - Fabrication of Heat Treatment Oven as student projects - Fabrication of Heat Treatment Diesel Fired Mini-Salt Bath Furnace as student projects - Production of Metal Burglary Frames for MME Laboratory Doors - Workshop Setting of the MME Laboratories - Repair and Installation of Polishing Machine - Repair of Digital INDETEC Hardness Testing Machine - Repair of Laboratory Furnaces - Installation and Calibration of Oven AWARD a) Certificate of Merit (DICON, Kaduna, Nigeria) Aug 2004 b) Letters of Commendation (DICON, Kaduna, Nigeria) Sept 2004 c) Excellence and Productivity award (FUTA) Nov 2015 d) Meritorious Award (LFC, Akure) Nov 2015 e) Fellowship Award (Nigerian Metallurgical Society, FNMS) Oct 2016 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES a) General Counselling b) Spiritual Ministration c) Career guiding d) Golfing