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Professor Salami Olasunkanmi Ismaila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Ergonomics at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Ergonomics) from the University of Ibadan, an M.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering from the same institution, a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. With extensive experience spanning both industry and academia, he previously served for fifteen years in corporate roles, including General Manager/CEO of an amusement park and maintenance and technical positions in manufacturing firms before transitioning to university teaching and research.
His research focuses on ergonomics analysis, anthropometry, seat design, ergonomics risk assessment, and limits of load lifting. He has authored or co-authored over ninety publications, including numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, a patent, and books. His scholarly work has attracted significant citations and recognition in international databases. He has successfully supervised multiple PhD and Master’s students to completion and has served as a resource person, external examiner, and professorial assessor for several universities.
Professor Ismaila has held key administrative positions including Dean of the College of Engineering and Director of the University Bureau of Transportation. He is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, and a member of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers and the International Association of Engineers. He actively contributes as a reviewer for numerous international journals and as an editorial board member, while promoting human-centred engineering principles through teaching, research, and professional servic
a. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria – PhD in Industrial Engineering (Ergonomics), 2000–2006.
Thesis: Post-Work Height Shrinkage-Based Model for Predicting a Safe Weight of Lift.
b. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria – M.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering, 1997–
1999. Project: Manpower Planning – A Cost Minimization Approach.
c. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria – B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 1986–1990.
Project: The Development of Cocoa Pod Processor.
d. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Nigeria – National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 1984–1986.
My primary research interest is ergonomics. More specific research themes include ergonomics analysis, anthropometry, seat design, ergonomics risk assessment and limit of load lifting.
Google Scholar citations: 868; h-index: 16; i10-index: 30/Scopus citations: 209; h-index: 8; Number of documents: 42/Researchgate: Research Interest Score: 978.9; citations: 803; h-index 15 as of July 18, 2025.
a. Award of Appreciation for support and guidance by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers Students’ Association, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Chapter (2021).
b. Award of Excellence by Nigerian Universities Engineering Students’ Association, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Chapter (2019).
c. Meritorious Award by Final Year Forum, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2019).
1) Dean, College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (August 1, 2018- July 31, 2021)
2) Director, Federal University of Agriculture Bureau of Transportation, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (December 2015-June 2018)
3) Deputy Dean, College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (January 2011- February 2014)
4) Head of Unit (Mechanical), Works and Services Department, Federal University Agriculture, Abeokuta (June 2008- March 2010).
5) Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee for Academic Staff, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (July 2018 – date)
6) Member, Board of Survey, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (December 2018- date)
7) Representative of Senate on Physical Planning and Capital Works Committee, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, October 2012-2015.
8) Member of Committee on the Review of the University Calendar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 2012.
a. Member, International Association of Engineers (Member number: 269211), September 28, 2020.
b. Member, Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers (Member number: M0153), August 4, 2011.
c. Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
(Registration number: R.9165), September 30, 2002.
d. Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (Membership number: 10,013), March 12, 2000.
a. 2018 Annual European Safety and Reliability Conference, Norwegian University of Science and
Technology, Trondheim, Norway, 17 – 21, June 2018.
b. 2015 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, March 3–5, 2015.
1. O.D. Ohijeagbon, M.A. Waheed, O.O. Ajayi, S.O. Ismaila, I.A. Adejumobi (2026). Techno-Economic assessment of distributed hybrid renewable energy systems across Nigeria’s regions using measured resource data. Energy for Sustainable Development 91, 101913.
2. Odumosu, O. O., Ismaila, S. O., Kuye, S. I., & Folorunso, O. (2024). A Non-invasive Technique for Sleep Quality Appraisal among Adults in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Science and Information Technology, 18(2), 104–114.
3. Oluwafemi Emmanuel Adesuyi, Salami Olasunkanmi Ismaila, Adekunle Taofeek Oyelami, Taofik Akinyemi Shittu (2024): A Development and Evaluation of a Vertical Yam-Pounding Machine. TEHNIČKI GLASNIK 18(4): 673–679.
4. Ismaila, S. O., Odunlami, S. A., Kuye, S. I., Musa, A. I. and Olayanju, A. (2021): Ergo-evaluation of urban bus driver’s workstation in south-west Nigeria. Journal of Engineering Science 28(2): 53–66.
5. Ismaila S. O. (2018): Safe backpack weight limit for secondary school students in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Alexandria Engineering Journal 57(2): 547–554.
6. S. O. Ismaila, O. G. Akanbi, W. Olaoniye (2015): Model for predicting peak expiratory flow rate of Nigerian workers in a cement factory in Itori, Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 21(4): 547–550.
7. Ismaila, S. O., Oriolowo, K. T. & Akanbi, O. G. (2013): Cardiovascular Strain of Sawmill Workers in South-Western Nigeria. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE), 19(4): 607–611.
8. Ismaila, S.O. & Charles-Owaba, O. E. (2010): A Review of Manual Load Lifting Models. Leonardo Journal of Sciences 16(9): 47–58. (Additional publications available upon request; total exceeding 90 journal articles and proceedings.)
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