Dr Ojekunle Olusheyi Zaccheaus Obtained his First Degree in the Field of Urban and Regional Planning (First Class Honours) from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria (2001) and Proceed on a Federal Government Scholarship on bilateral Educational Agreement with the Chinese Scholarship Council (4 Years Scholarship). One-year Chinese Proficiency Language (2003-2004), and obtained 5 Level Proficient Language Grade and proceeded to his Master Programme where he was awarded Master of Engineering in the Field of Environmental Science, Tianjin University 2004-2006. He became the first in the History of the School 103 years’ experience to complete his Master Dissertation in a record time of Two (2) Years. Hence, he was awarded a Distinguished Excellent Foreign Student Scholarship for His PhD which he completed within 3 years (2006-2009) and was awarded PhD in Engineering in the field of Environmental Sciences from same Tianjin University, Peoples Republic of China. His research studies in Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources Management and Environmental Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria and Tianjin University, P.R. China respectively have provided him not only with a tool to research in all aspects of Planning and Environmental Science, but also equipped him with complete knowledge and expertise in Water Resources and Climate Change. Thus, his research interest had been:
Assessment/Evaluation of Water Resources (Surface and Groundwaters)
Pollution Assessment and Effects on Water Resources
Health Risk Assessment with respect to Water Related Pollution Studies
Climate Change and Variability Impacts on Economic Development, Ecosystem Management and Food Security
Primary School Leaving Certificate 1986
Senior Secondary School Certificate 1992
B.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning (1st Class Honours) 2001
Diploma in Computer Science 2001
Diploma in China Language (5 Level) 2004
M.Sc. in Engineering in The Field of Environmental Sciences 2006
Ph.D. in Engineering in The Field of Environmental Sciences 2009
a. Completed Research
i The Effect of Rail Construction on the Surrounding Neigbouhood along Lagos Abeokuta and Ibadan Environ 2021
ii Spatial Distribution of Radionuclides and Heavy Metals in Soil from Quarry Sites in Ogun State, Nigeria in Using Fuzzy Logic Modeling 2021
iii Health Risk Analysis and Effect of Leachates Along Kurata Dumpsite (Ogun State) and Olusosun Dumpsite (Lagos State) in Southwest Nigeria. 2021
iv Climate Variability and Vulnerability Impacts on the Incidences of Selected Diseases in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria 2019
v Evaluation of the Phycoremediation Potentials of Nostoc commune;
Oscillatoria limosa and Chlorella vulgaris in Treatment of Metal Contaminated Industrial Wastewater 2019
vi Endemicity and Assessment of Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) in Two Tributaries of Ogun River, Ogun State, Nigeria 2019
vii Impact of Industrialization on Groundwater Quality and Apportionment of Pollution Sources Using Multivariate Statistics in Agbara and Ota Industrial Estate, Ogun State. 2018
viii The Prevalence of Heavy Metals in Groundwater along Sango-Otta and
Ikeja Industrial District 2017
ix The Effects of Gemstone Exploitation on Public Health and Water Quality in Ofiki, Atisbo LGA, Oyo State, Nigeria 2016
x Thermal Comfort Analysis and Environmental Early Warning System for Common Infectious Diseases Preparedness and Intervention in Ondo State, Nigeria 2013
xi The Use of Leaf Index in CO2 Sequestration in Selected Tree Species at Omo Forest, Akure Ondo 2013
xii The use of WEAPs for Evaluating Water Supply and Demand in Ogun Osun River Basin 2011
i Recipient, Chinese Full Distinguished Foreign Excellent Student Scholarship for Doctoral Degree Studies 2007-2010
ii Recipient, Federal Government Scholarship (A Bilateral Educational Scholarship with Chinese Scholarship Council) 2003-2007
iii Recipient, Honours on Environmental Protection, NYSC CD Group, Abuja 2002-2003
iv First Class Honours, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Osun State 2001
a. Departmental Assignments (WMA Department)
i Postgraduate Coordinator 2009-2011
ii Departmental Examination/Result Processing Officer 2010-2011
iii Coordinator 400 Level 2010-2011
iv Departmental Part-Time Coordinator 2010-2011
b. Departmental Assignments (EMT Department)
i Department Examinational/Result Processing Officer 2011-2018
ii Coordinator 200 Level 2012-2018
iii Departmental Part-Time Coordinator 2012-2015
iv Departmental PG Coordinator 2019 to date
c. College Assignments
i Member, College Board 2009-Date
ii Member, College Board of Studies 2009-Date
iii Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on College Beautification 2010-2011
iv Member, Ad-Hoc College Committee on use of Facilities 2010-2011
d. University Assignments
i Member, Postgraduate School Business Committee 2009-2011, 2015-Date
ii Member, Time Table and Examination Committee (TIMTEC) 2012-Date
iii Alternate Chairman (E-Exams) TIMTEC 2014-2018
iv Chairman, Time Table and Examination Committee 2018-Date
v Chairman, FUNAAB Covid 19 Compliance Committee 2021-Date
vi Member, Development of Early Warning System for Agriculture in South Western Nigeria
2012
Member, Nigeria Hydrogeological Society
Member, Nigeria Institute of Town Planner
Member, Nigeria Environmental Society
Member, Nigeria Conservation Foundation
Member, International Water Association (IWA)
South West Regional Sensitizations Workshop on Climate Change Held on 3rd and 4th February, 2020 at Presken Hotel, Maryland, Lagos State. Nigeria. Organized by the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja
Paper Presented: The Challenges of Climate Change in Ogun State on Behalf of Ministry of Environment, Abeokuta, Ogun State
The 2nd International Medical Geolgists Association (IMGA-Nigeria Chapter) Conference. Held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 24th – 27th September, 2019. Paper Presented: Profile Distribution of Soil Carbon Stock in Relation to Animal and Human Health Under Different Land Management Practices in Southwest, Nigeria.
The 6th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS), 11th to 15th November, 2015
Paper Presented: Assessment and Characterization of Groundwater Quality in Abeokuta, Ogun State Using Piper’s Triangle.
The 6th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS), 11th to 15th November, 2015
Paper Presented: Determination of Ground Water Resources in Elekuro and Environs, Abeokuta; Using Geoelectric Method Vertical Electrical Sounding.
The 3rd International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS), FUNAAB, Abeokuta, Ogun State. 22nd – 26th Oct., 2012
Paper Presented: Prediction of Flood Using Climatic Data in Opeki Drainage Basin, South Western Nigeria.
The Environmental Management Conference, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun 12th -15th Sept, 2011
Paper Presented: The Evaluation of Sustainable Water Demand in Coastal Environment Using WEAP21 Model.
The 47th Annual Conference of Nigerian Minning and GeoSciences Society. Minna 6th – 11th March 2011
Paper Presented: Assessment of Groundwater Potential Using Geo-Electrical Method in The Basement Complex of Odeda Local Governement Area of Ogun State
Engineering and Sustainability 2009 (Innovation that span Boundaries) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. USA. 19th-21st April, 2009. Sponsor by Macro Center for Sustainable Development (University of Pittsburgh) and Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research (Carnegie Mellon University)
Paper Presented: The Empirical Study of Sensitivity Model to China’s Sustainable Development as its relate to Global Climate Change.
The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston USA. 6th – 9th August, 2007
Paper Presented: Assessing Hengshui Lake Water Quality.
The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston USA. 6th – 9th August, 2007
Paper Presented: A Catchment-Based to Model Land Surface Irrigation Runoff.
The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston USA. 6th – 9th August, 2007
Paper Presented: Global Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies-The Chinese Effort.
The 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston USA. 14th – 17th August, 2006.
Paper Presented: Utilization of WEAP Simulation Model for Water Resources Planning and City Development.
The 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston USA. 14th – 17th August, 2006.
Paper Presented: Global Climatic Changes: Challenges to Kyoto Protocol.
A. Research Report, Dissertations and Thesis
i Ojekunle, O. Z. (2001): Urban Environmental Poverty, a Case Study of Solid Waste Management Techniques, Abuja-Nigeria. B.Sc. Research Report submitted to the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. 107p
ii Ojekunle, O. Z. (2006): Application of WEAP Simulation Model for Water Resources Planning and development. M.Sc Dissertation to Tianjin University. P.R. China. 128p
iii Ojekunle, O. Z. (2009): The Empirical Study of Sensitivity Model to China’s Sustainable Development as its Relate to Global Climate Change. Ph.D Thesis to Tianjin University. P.R. China. 145p
B. Articles in Learned Journals
f1 Ojekunle, O. Z., Zhao, L., Yang, Z., Tan, X. (2007): An Application of WEAP Simulation Model for Hengshui City Water Planning, China. Transaction of Tianjin University Journal, China. 13 (2): 142-146. Published by Tianjin University.P.R. China ISSN 1006-4982
f2 Yun, Q., Zhao, L., Ojekunle O. Z. and Tan, X. (2007): Isolation and Preliminary Characterization of a 3-Chlorobenzoate degrading Bacteria. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 19:332-338. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Elsevier. Available online at http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-environmental-sciences, www.sciencedirect.com, ISSN 1001-0742
f3 Ojekunle, O. Z., Zhao, L., Tan, X., Harrer, G., Ogar, M. A., and Bangura, H. (2009): Global Climate Change: The Empirical Study of Sensitivity Model in China’s Sustainable Development, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 31 (19):1777-1789. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences, Published by Taylor and Francis Group, London. Available Online http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ueso20 ISSN 1556-7036 print/ 1556-7230 online
f4 Ojekunle O. Z., Li R., Zhao L., Tan X., and Bangura, H. (2009): Ameliorating Water Crisis through Sustainable Wastewater Reuse. Journal of America Water Works Association, 101 (10): 71-79. Indexed by Scimago, Web of Sciences. Published John Wiley and Sons Inc, United State of America. Available online at journal@jawwa.org
5 Ojekunle O. Z., Idowu A.O., Dada E.O., Ojekunle R.V. (2011): Multiple Utilizations of Wetlands for Sustainable Food and Water Recycling Production in Nigeria. Journal of The Built Environment JABU. 1. (1) : 25-38. Published by Joseph Ayo Babalola University. ISSN 1796-8112
f6 Eruola A.O. Ufeogbune, G.C, Ojekunle O. Z.. Makinde A.A. Ogunyemi I.O (2011): Analytical Investigation of Pollutants in Lagos Coastal Waters, Nigeria. Advances in Analytical Chemistry: 1 (1): 8-11. Published by Scientific & Academic Publishing. Available online at http://journal.sapub.org/aac
f7 Ojekunle O. Z., Ojo O.K., Idowu A.O., Martins O., Oluwansanya G.O. and Ojekunle V.O. (2011): The Evaluation of Water Demand from Surface Water Resources in a Coastal Zone Environment of Ogun River Basin, South Western Nigeria. African Geoscience Review. 18, (4) : 95-103. Published in France by Rock View Ltd. ISSN 1760-9976X/2011
f8 Ufoegbune G.C., Bello N.J., Ojekunle O. Z., Orunkoya A.R., Eruola A.O. and Amori A.A. (2011). Rainfall Erosivity Pattern of Ogun River Basin Area (Nigeria) using Modified Fournier Index. European Water. 35: 23-29. Published by E.W. Publications, European Water Resources Association (EWRA)
f9 Amori A.A., Ojekunle O. Z., and Makinde A. A. (2012): Socio-Economic Factors Occupation and Family Size as Predictors of Public Perception of Water Resources Planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. New York Science Journal 5(1):128-131. Available online at http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 18 (ISSN: 1554-0200)
f10 Eruola A.O., Ufoegbune G.C., Ojekunle O. Z., Makinde A.A. and Amori A.A. (2012): Qualitative Assessment of the effect of Thunderstorms on Rainwater harvesting from Rooftop Catchments at Oke-Lantoro Community in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Resources and Environment. Scientific and Academic Publishing. 2(1): 27-32. Published by Scientific & Academic Publishing. Available online at http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork/10.5923.j.re.20120201.04html. p-ISSN: 2163-2618 e-ISSN: 2163-2634
f 11 Olatunde, K.A., Arowolo, T.A., Bada, B.S., Taiwo, A.M and Ojekunle O. Z. (2013) Distribution and Enrichment of Metals in Sediments of the Ogun within Abeokuta, South-Western Nigeria. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 39:(1), 17-22. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Taylor & Francis Group London Available online at http://dx.doi.org ISSN 1608-5914 EISSN 1727-9364
12 Idowu, O.A., Martins, O., Ojekunle O. Z. and Igbokoyi, E.O. (2013): Groundwater Prospecting Using Geo-Electrical Method in Abeokuta Metropolis, Southwest Nigeria State. Journal of Nigerian Hydrogeological Society, 2:126-129. Published by Nigerian Association of Hydrological Sciences. ISSN:2315-6686
f13 Ojekunle, O. Z., Fabiyi, A.O., Oresanya., J.O., Oyebamiji, F.F., Olatunde, A.O., Sangowusi, O.R., Amujo, B.T., and Dada, O. E. (2013): Use and Eradication of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Nigeria. The Ecoscan Journal, Special Issue, 4:17-21. Published by the National Environmentalist Association, India. Available online www.theecoscan. ISSN:0974-3076
f14 Olaniyi O.A, Ojekunle O.Z., and Amujo B.T (2013): Review of Climate Change and Its Effect on Nigeria Ecosystem. International Journal of African and Asian Studies 1 :57-65. Published by – An Open Access International Journal. Available online at www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JAAS/article/view/9099 and www.ajol.info
f15 Oyebanji, F.F, Adeofun, C.O, Adedeji, O.H, Ekpo, U.F, Oguntoke, O and Ojekunle O. Z. (2013): Assessment of Respiratory Health of Fuel-Wood Utilization on Exposed Rural Women in Odeda, Southwestern, Nigeria. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research Environment and Earth Science. 13 (4) : 17-24. Published by Open Association of Research Society USA (Global Journals Inc. USA) Online ISSN: 2249-4626 and Print ISSN: 0975-5896
16 Ojekunle O. Z., Amujo B.T, Ojekunle V.O, Dada E.O, Sangowusi R.O, Nasamu R.E and Ojo O. (2013): Adapting to Climate Change in Developing Countries: A review of Strategies, Contraints and Development in Nigeria. Herald Journal of Geography and Regional Planning 2 (2):089-097. Published by Herald International Research Journal. Available online http://www.heraldjournals.org/hjgrp/archive.htm
17 Ojekunle O. Z., Ojekunle O.V, Yan Shuwang, Nasamu R.O and Ojo O.S. (2013): Research on the Influence of the Deep Seated Sinkhole on the Settlement of Roadway. Journal of the Built Environment. JABU. 2. (2) 159-167. Published by Joseph Ayo Babalola University. ISSN: 1796-8112
18 Amujo B.T, Ojekunle O. Z., Dada E.O and Sangowusi O.R (2013) Enforcement and Compliance of Illegal Logging Activities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of the Built Environment. JABU. 2 (2): 168-180. Published by Ayo Babalola University. ISSN: 1796-8112
f19 Olatunji, S. O., Fatoki, S. O., Opeolu, O. B., Ximba, J. B., Ojekunle, O. Z. and Adeniye, N. K. (2014) Nutrient Enrichment and Hypoxia Threat in Urban Surface Water. Clean – Soil, Air, Water, 42 (9999):1–5. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. Germany. Available online at www.clean-journal.com
20 Ojekunle, O. Z., Adeboje, M., Taiwo, A.G., Sangowusi, R.O., Taiwo, A.M. and Ojekunle, V.O. (2014): Tree Leaves as Bioindicator of Heavy Metal Pollution in Mechanic Village, Ogun State. Journal Applied Science Environmental Management (JASEM), 18 (4): 639 – 644. Published by Faculty of Science, University of PortHarcourt. Available online at www.ajol.info and www.bioline.org.br/ja ISSN: 1119-8362
21 Okojie, L.O., Oyetunji, D.B., and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2014): Climate Variability and Impact on Rural Farm Income in Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 14:36-46. Published by Federal University of Technology. Yola. ISSN: 1595-5559
f22 Ojekunle O>Z., Oyebamji F. F., Olatunde K. A., Amujo B. T., Ojekunle V. O. and Sangowusi O. R. (2014) Global Climatic Change in Nigeria: A Reality or Mirage. Global Journal of Human-Social Science: B Geography, Geo-Sciences, Environmental Disaster Management 14 (6): 10-17. Published by Open Association of Research Society USA (Global Journals Inc. USA) Online ISSN: 2249-460X and Print ISSN: 0975-587X
f23 Ojekunle O. Z., Ufoegbune G.C., Oyebamiji F.F., Sangowusi R.O., Taiwo A.M., and Ojekunle V.O. (2014): Assessment of the Effect of Commercial Activities on the Surface Water Quality of Ogun River. Merit Research Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2 (9): 196-204. Published by Merit Research Journals. Available online http://www.meritresearchjournals.org/est/index.htm ISSN:2350-2266
24 Ufoegbune, G.C., Fadipe, O.A., Bello, N.J., Eruola, A.O., Makinde, A.A. and Ojekunle O. Z. (2014): Growth and Development of Watermelon in Response to Seasonal Variation of Rainfall. Journal of Meteorology and Climate Science 12(1): 31-41. Published by Nigerian Meteorological Society,
25 Ojekunle, O. Z., Ojekunle, V.O., Eruola, A.O., Oyebamji, F.F., Olatunde, K.A., Amujo, B.T., Sangowusi, O.R., Adekitan, A.A. and Taiwo, A.G. (2015): The Effects of Storage on Sachet Water Quality in Ogun State, Nigeria, Journal Applied Science Environmental Management (JASEM), 19(2):183-189. Published by Faculty of Science, University of PortHarcourt. Available online at www.ajol.info and www.bioline.org.br/ja ISSN: 1119-8362
f26 Ojekunle, O. Z., Oyebanji, F.F., Olatunde, K.A., Sangowusi, R.O., Ojekunle, V.O., Amujo, B.T. and Dada, E.O. (2015): Global Climate Change: The Empirical Study of Sensitivity Model in China’s Sustainable Development’, Part 2. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 37 (8): 861-869. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Taylor and Francis Group, London. Available Online http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ueso20 ISSN 1556-7036 print/1556-7230 online
f27 Ojekunle, O. Z., Rasaki, A.M., Mustapha, D.Z., Ojekunle V.O., Sangowusi, R.O., Oyebanji, F.F., Adekitan, A.A. and Odjegba, E.E. (2015): Assessment of Heavy Metals Leaching in Groundwater of Industrial Areas of Nigeria. Elixir Agriculture, 80(2015):30988-30994. Published by Elixir International Journal. Available online at www.elixirpublishers.com ISSN: 2229-712X
f28 Ojekunle, O. Z., Ojajuni, K. O., Sangowusi, R.O., Oyebanji, F.F., Ojekunle, V.O., Adekitan, A.A. and Odjegba, E.E. (2015): Evaluation of Soil Contaminant Level at Dumpsites in Nigeria. Elixir Agriculture, 80 (2015): 30995-31001. Published by Elixir International Journal. Available online at www.elixirpublishers.com ISSN: 2229-712X
29 Okojie, L.O., Oyetunji, D.B. and Ojekunle O. Z. (2015): Effect of Climate Variability and Livelihood Vulnerability on Food Security. Moor Journal of Agriculture Research, 15: 94-111. Published by Agricultural Research Institutes, Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile-Ife. ISSN: 1595-4153
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Adekitan A.A., Martins O., Awomeso J.A. and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2015): A comaparative study of Aluminium Hydroxide Chloride in Greywater Treatment in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 15 (2):115-123. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
f31 Ojekunle O. Z., Oyebanji F.F, Olatunde K.A, Amujo B.T, Ojekunle V.O, Sangowusi O.R, Eruola O.A & Taiwo A.G (2015): Implication of SD-PAMs In Nigeria. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research (H) 15(3):4-9. Published by Open Association of Research Society USA (Global Journals Inc. USA) Online ISSN: 2249-4629 and Print ISSN: 0975-5896
f32 Ojekunle O. Z., Ubani D. R. and Sangowusi R. O. (2015): Effectiveness of Neem, Cashew, and Mango Trees in the Uptake of Heavy Metals in Mechanic Village. African Journal of Environmental Sciences. 9(2):136-142. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org.AJEST. ISSN:1996-0786
33 Eruola A.O, Ojekunle O. Z., Amori A.A., Awomeso J.A., Amole O.E and Anthony D.E (2015): Assessment of Nutrient Concentration in Sokori River, Southwest Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. JASEM Vol. 19 (3): 447-450. Published by University of Portharcourt. Available online at www.ajol.info and www.bioline.org.br/ja ISSN: 1119-8362
34 Ufoegbune G.C., Bello N.J., Eruola A.O., Kehinde K.E., Makinde A.A., Ojekunle O. Z., and Amori A.A. (2015): Effect of Climate Variability on the Onset, Cessation and Length of Growing Season of Selected Crop in the Mangrove Savannah and Transition Zone in Nigeria Using Rainfall Potential Evapotranspiration Model. Journal of Meteorology and Climate Science 13(1): 21-27. Published by Nigerian Meteorological Society (N.Met.S)
f35 Ojekunle V.O, Talabi O.H., Ojekunle O. Z., Shanxiong Chen and Adewole A.A (2015): Biostratigraphy and Paleoecology of a Section of Shagamu Quarry (Southwestern Nigeria) Pearl Research Journals Vol 1 (1):1-10. Available on http://pearlresearchjournals.org/journals/jsre/index
f36 Ojekunle O. Z., Molade F.B., Ufoegbune G.C., Ojekunle V.O., Sangowusi R.O., Eruola A.O and Makinde A.A (2015): Effect of Climate Change Variables on Food Security (Case Study: Odeda Community, Abeokuta, Ogun State) Accepted by Global Advanced Research Journal of Agricultural Science (GARJAS ISSN: 2315-5094) (Letter of Acceptance March 2, 2015)
f37 Taiwo, A.M., Gbadebo, A.M., Oyedapo, J.A., Ojekunle O. Z., Alo, O.M., Oyeniran, A.A., Onalaja, O.J., Ogunjimi, D. and Taiwo, O.T. (2016): Bioremediation of Industrially Contaminated Soil Using Compost and Plant Technology. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 304(2016):166-172. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Elsevier. Available online at www.elsevier.com/locate/jhazmat.
f38 Ojekunle, O. Z., Ojekunle, V.O., Adeyemi, A.A., Taiwo, A.G., Sangowusi, R.O., Taiwo, A.M. and Adekitan, A.A. (2016): Evaluation of Surface Water Quality Indices and Ecological Risk Assessment for Heavy Metals in Scrapyard Neighbourhood. Journal SpringerPlus. 5:560 (1-17). Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, Germany. DOI 10.1186/s40064-016-2158-9. Available online at www.springeropen.com
f39 Awomeso, J.A., Taiwo, A.M., Alade-Dauda, O., Ojekunle O. Z., Oyebanji, F.F., Ayantobo, O.O. and Taiwo O.T. (2016): Pollution Sources of Groundwater Quality in the Basement Rocks in Oyo State Using Multivariate Statistics. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 25(7):2284-2291. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Parlar Scientific Publications. Germany
40 Odjegba E.E., Amori A.A., Ojekunle O. Z., Awomeso J.A., and Adetula B.A. (2016): Water Quality and Socio-Economic Appraisal of Public Water Supply in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria. Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies, Published by Federal University Gashua.1(1) and (2) :193-203
41 Ufoegbune G.C., Atanley P.A., Eruola A.O., Makinde A.A. and Ojekunle O. Z. (2016): Geographic Information System (GIS) Application for Planning and Implementation of Public Water Supply in Ota, Ogun State. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. JASEM 20 (2):1105-1111 Published by University of Portharcourt. Available online at www.ajol.info and www.bioline.org.br/ja ISSN: 1119-8362
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Ufoegbune G.C., Osunbunmi T. R., Bello N.J., Eruola A. O., Makinde A. A. and Ojekunle O. Z. (2016): Effects of Climate Change and Inter Annual Variation of Climate on Cocoa Production in Cocoa Research Institute (CRIN) Farm, Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Nigeria. ADDRI Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Ghana. 2, (8) (2) :1-11
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Ufoegbune G.C., Bello N.J., Eruola A.O., Nwamini L.O., Makinde A.A., Ojekunle O. Z.,. and Amori A.A. (2016): Effects of Rainfall, Temperture and Soil Moisture on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 1 (1): 50-58
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Oyebanji F.F., Oguntoke O., Ojekunle O. Z., Adeofun C.O., Adedeji O.H., Ekpo U.F. and Adekunle M.F. (2016): Seasonal and Spatial Analysis of Air Pollutants Emissions from Fuel-Wood Utilization in Selected Rural Communities within Odeda LGA, Nigeria. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: H Environmental and Earth Science. 16 (3):36-48. Published by Global journal Inc (USA) Online ISSN 2249-4626 and Print 0975-5896.
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Adekitan A.A., Martins O., Awomeso J.A., Ojekunle O. Z., and Taiwo A.M (2016): Effect of Leachates from Municipal Waste Dump Sites on Groundwater in Sango-Otta, Ogun State. Research Journal and Environmental Management. 5(7) :220-228
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Adekitan A.A., Martins O., Awomeso J.A., and Ojekunle O. Z. (2016): Effect of Effluent Discharge from Industries on Groundwater in Sango-Otta, Ogun State. Research Journal and Environmental Management. 5(7):229-242
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Ojekunle O. Z, (2017): Groundwater Quality Attrition by Mechanic Workshop Activities in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria. Merit Research Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology. 5 (2):018-024 (ISSN 2350-2266) available on line at www.meritresearchjournals.org/est/index.htm
48 Odjegba E.E., Amori A.A., Ojekunle O. Z., Awomeso J.A., and Adetula B.A. (2016): Water Quality and Socio-Economic Appraisal of Public Water Supply in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria. Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies, Published by Federal University Gashua.1(1) and (2) :193-203
49 Ojekunle, O. Z. and Adeleke, J.T. (2017): The Effect of Storage on the Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological Characteristics of Sachet and bottled Water Marketed in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. Nigeria. Journal Applied Science Environmental Management (JASEM), 21(6):1203-1211 Published by University of PortHarcourt. Available online at www.ajol.info and www.bioline.org.br/ja ISSN: 1119-8362
50 Eruola, A.O., Makinde, A.A., Eruola, A.O., Ojekunle O. Z., Awemeso, J.A. and Amori, A.A. (2017): Correlation of Climate Variables with Water Quality Indicators of Ogun River, Southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Hydrological Sciences, 5: 33-39. Published by Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS) ISSN: 2315-6686
51 Ojekunle O.Z. and Lateef S.T. (2017): Environmental Impact of Abattoir Waste Discharge on the Quality of Surface Water and Groundwater in Abeokuta. Journal of Environmental Analytical Toxicology 7:5:1-6 DOI: 10.4172/2161-0525.1000509
f52 Ganiyu, S.A., Badmus, B.S., Olurin, O.T., and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2018): Evaluation of Seasonal Variation of Water Quality Using Multivariate Statistical Analysis and Irrigation Parameter Indices in Ajakanga Area, Ibadan, Nigeria. Applied Water Sciences, 8 (35):1-15. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer online https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-018-0677-y
f53 Ojekunle, O. Z., Jinadu O.O.E., Afolabi T.A. and Taiwo A.M. (2018): Environmental Pollution and related Hazards at Agbara Industrial Area, Ogun State. Scientific Reports, 8:1-8 DOI:10.1038/s41598-018-24810-4. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer Nature, England. Available at www.nature.com/scientificreports
54 Ojekunle, O. Z. (2018): Assessment of Ground Water Quality in Ado Odo/Otta Local Government Area Ogun State. Nigeria. Jabu Journal of Science and Technology, 3(2):10-22. Published by Joseph Ayo Babalola University.
55 Ojekunle O,Z., Fakayode A O., and Bashorun O.P. (2018): Assessment of The Effects of Fish Pond Effluents on Water Quality of River Aawon. Jabu Journal of Science and Technology 3(2):65-72. Published by Joseph Ayo Babalola University.
56 Ojekunle, O. Z., Bada B.S., Ejimkonye O.G, and Oyebanji F.F. (2018): Assessment of Soil Quality of Saje Dumpsite at Abeokuta, Nigeria. Journal of Science Research, 17: 45 – 52. Published by University of Ibadan
57 Olatunde, K.A., Kolawole A. Bada B.S., Ojekunle, O. Z. and Towolani T.A. (2018): Effect of Different Soil Fertility Amendments on Oxalate Accumulation in Cocoyam. Nigerian Journal of Life Science, 8 (1): 97-101. Published by Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin
58 Ojekunle, O. Z. (2019): Metal Concentration of Different Water Types and Classification Using Trilinear Triangle in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Hydrological Sciences 7:56-71 (ISSN 2315-6686). Published by Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS)
f59 Taiwo, A.M., Oyeleye O.F., Majekodunmi, B.J., Anuobi V.E., Afolabi S.A., Idowu, O.E., Ojekunle, O. Z. and Taiwo O.T. (2019): Evaluating the Health Risk of Metals (Zn, Cr, Cd, Ni, Pb) in Staple Foods from Lagos and Ogun State, Southwestern. Nigeria Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 191:1-11. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany.
60 Oyebanji, F.F., Ogunyemi I.A., Ojekunle, O. Z., Ogundipe, O., Sosanya, O. and Aroyeun, T.H. (2019): Heavy Metal Concentration and Bacterial Contamination Associated with Selected Leafy Vegetables in Abeokuta Metropolis, Southwest Nigeria. Ife Journal of Sciences 21(1) :109-119. Published by Obafemi Awolowo University available online https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v21lil.9
61 Makinde, A.A., Eruola, A.O., Ufoegbune, G.C. and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2019): Sensitivity Assessment of Maize (Zea mays L.) Cultivars Growth Parameters to Agrometeorological Indices in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Agro-Science, 18 (1) :39-44 (ISSN 1119-7455). Published by Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, University of Nigeria, Usukka. Enugu State
f62 Taiwo, A. M., Aigbodion, C. O., Ojekunle, Z. O. and Akinhanmi, T. F. (2020): Health Risk Assessment of Metals in Selected Drinks from Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria. Biological Trace Element Research, 197; 694-707. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany.
f63 Olatunde, K.A., Sosanya, P.A., Bada B.S., Ojekunle O. Z. and Abdussalaam S.A. (2020): Distribution and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soils Around a Major Cement Factory, Ibese, Nigeria. Scientific African, 9:1-9 (e00496). Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/sciaf. Published by Elsevier BV, Netherlands. Available at ScienceDirect
f64 Ojekunle, O. Z., Adeyemi, A. A, Taiwo, A. M., Ganiyu, S. A., Balogun, M A. (2020): Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics of Groundwater within Selected Industrial Areas in Ogun State, Nigeria. Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability, 32 (1): 100-113. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tcsb21. Published by Taylor and Francis Group, London. 100-113, DOI: 10.1080/26395940.2020.1780157.
f65 Ojekunle, O. Z., Balogun, M. A., Adeyemi, A. A., Adegoke, K. A., Abdulraheem, O. A., Taiwo, A. M. and Ganiyu, S. A. (2020): Effects of Industrialization on the Groundwater Quality In Shagamu and Ota Industrial Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. Heliyon, 6: 1-13 (e04353). Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04353. Published by Elsevier (Cell Press), Netherlands BV. Available at Science Direct.
f66 Adeyemi, A.A. and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2020): Concentration and Health risk Assessment of Industrial Heavy Metals Pollution in Groundwater in Ogun State, Nigeria. Scientific African, 11:1-11. (e00666). Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Elsevier BV. Available at ScienceDirect
67 Ojekunle, O. Z., Ufoegbune, G.C., Ojekunle, O. O., Makinde, A.A. and Ojekunle, V. O. (2020): Climate Change: The Empirical Study of the Sensitivity Model in China’s Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development. Journal of Meteorology and Climate Science (NIMET), 18(1): 49-61. Published by Nigerian Meteorological Society
68 Ojekunle, O. Z., Towolawi, A. T,. Ojekunle, O. O. and Lateef, S. T. (2020): Influences of abattoir discharges on water quality, African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment, 9(2): 24-36. Published by University of Port-Harcourt
69 Sadiq A. Y., Oluwasanya G. O., Eruola O. A., Ojekunle O. Z., Odjegba E. E. and Ahmad S. M. (2020). Assessment and mapping of the spatial trend in groundwater quality in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment, Vol.18 (2) ………
f70 Taiwo, A. M., Olukayode S., Ojekunle, O. Z. and Awomeso J. A. (2021): The Toxicological Risk Assessment of Trace Elements (Co, Cu, Fe, and Zn) in Snacks from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria. Biological Trace Element Research, 199: 4847-4855. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany.
f 71 Atoku, D I., Ojekunle, O. Z., Taiwo, A. M., Shittu, O. B. (2021): Evaluating the efficiency of Nostoc commune, Oscillatoria limosa and Chlorella vulgaris in a phycoremediation of heavy metals contaminated industrial wastewater. Scientific African, 12: 1-8 (e00817). Journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/sciaf. Published by Elsevier. Available at ScienceDirect
f72 Taiwo, A.M., Olukayode, S., Ojekunle, O.Z., Oyedepo, J.A., Awomeso, J.A. and Gbadebo, A.M. (2022): The Content and Toxicological Risk Assessment of Trace Elemental Impurities (Pb and Cr) in Snacks from Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Biological Trace Element Research. 200: 2519-2527. Indexed by Scimago, Scopus, Web of Sciences. Published by Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany.
73 Olatunde, K.A., Oyebola J.A., Bada, B.S., 1aiwo, A.M., and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2021) Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution of Wetland Soils in Ijokodo, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Meteorology and Climate Science 19(1): 22-28
f74 Ojekunle, O. Z., Esan, R.T., Balogun M.A., Ademolu, O.K., Adegoke A.K., Taiwo. A.M. (2022) Ecological assessment of Black Fly (Simuliumdamnosum, Sensulato) breeding sites in two tributaries of Ogun river, Ogun State, Nigeria. Environmental Monitoring Assessment 194:220. Published by Springers
f75 Ojekunle, O. Z., Rasaki, A., Taiwo, A.M., Adegoke, K.A., Balogun, M.A., Ojekunle, O. O., Anumah, A,O., Ibrahim, A. O., Adeyemi, A. (2022) Health risk assessment of heavy metals in drinking water leaching through improperly managed dumpsite waste in Kurata, Ijoko, Sango area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Groundwater for Sustainable Development 18 (2022) 100792 journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/gsd. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2022.100792
f76 Aborisade, M. A., Feng, A., Zheng, X., Oba, B. T., Kumar, A., Battamo, A. Y., Kavwenje, S., Liu, J., Chen, D., Okimiji, O. P., Ojekunle, O. Z., Yang, Y., Sun, P., Zhao, L. (2022) Carbothermal reduction synthesis of eggshell-biochar modified with nanoscale zerovalent iron/activated carbon for remediation of soil polluted with lead and cadmium, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management 18:100726, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2022.100726 Published by Elsevier. Available at ScienceDirect
f77 Taiwo, A. M., Somade, O. C., Ojekunle O. Z., Adijat O. Atayese, A. O., Obuotor, T. M., Taiwo, O. (2022) Effects of Waste Sanitation Facilities on Water Quality Index and Human Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater Resources in Abeokuta Markets, Southwestern Nigeria Environmental Research DOI:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1754356/v1. Published by Springer
f78 Ojekunle O.Z., Awolukun S. A., Olatunde K. A., Adegoke K. A., Maxakato N. W., Balogun A. M., Afolabi T.A. (2023) Environmental and Health Hazards of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Ota and Agbara Industrial Areas. Ogun State, Nigeria. Environmental Earth Sciences 82:79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-022-10742-w. Published by Springers
C. Articles in Edited Conference Proceedings
f79. Li,.R., Zhao L., Lv W., and Ojekunle, Z. O. (2007): Sustainable Wastewater Reuse to Face Water Crisis -A Case Study in Taocheng District of Hengshui (TDH) China. Conference Proceeding Paper, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress. Restoring our Natural Habitat ASCE Publications. Jack S.O., Xiu J.S. and Cathy G. (Eds). Pages 1-10 (doi 10.1061/40927(243)566) Published by ResearchGate. Available online at http://www.researchgate.net/publication/253561838
f80, Ojekunle, O. Z., Zhao, L., Tan, X., and Ogar, M.A. (2009): The Empirical Study of Sensitivity Model to China’s Sustainable Development as its relate to Global Climate Change. Conference on Engineering and Sustainability 2009 (Innovation that span Boundaries), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. USA. Eric J. Beckman and David A. Dzombak (Eds). Pages 101-104. Published by University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
81. Ojekunle, Z. O., Ojo, K. O., Idowu, O. A., Martins, O., Oluwasanya, G. O., and Ojekunle, V.O. (2011): Evaluation of Sustainable Water Demand in a Coastal Environment using WEAP Model. Proceedings of the Environmental Management Conference. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Martins, O., Meshida, E. A., Arowolo, T. A., Idowu, O. A., and Oluwasanya, G. O. (Eds.). Pages 256-262. Published by University of Federal of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Ogun State. Available online at http://www.unaab.edu.ng/journal/index.php/COLERM/ article/download/289/271
f82. Ojekunle, O. V., Yan, S., Ojekunle, O. Z. (2012): Research on the Influence of the Deep Seated Sinkhole on the Settlement of Roadway. International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering ICETCE. Tan Xin and Shedreck B.A. (Eds). May, 18-20 2012 in Three Gorges, Hubei, China. 2: 990-993. (ISBN 978-1-45771900-4) http://icetce.org/2012
83 Dada, O. E., Awotoye, O. O., Ojekunle, Z. O., Amujo, B. T., Akpan, N. J. (2015): The World of Ecological Crises and The Feminine Gender: Issues, Challenges and Directions. Proceeding of International Conference on Gender, Agriculture, Environment and Technology. Gender in The Post – 2015 Development Agenda. Awotoye, O.O. (Eds) Published by Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile Ife. Pages 11-19.
* 84 Gbadebo A.M., Shasore A.T., Ojekunle O.Z. and Akinhanmi T.F. (2019) Assessment of Chemical Contaminants and Pollution Level of Groundwater in Rural Area of Arimogiya-Okeluse, Ondo State, Nigeria, Proceeding of the 2nd International Medical Geoligists Association (IMGA-Nigeria Chapter) Conference. Olatunji, A.S. and Olajide-Kayode J. (Eds). Held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 24th – 27th September, 2019. Pages 74-76
* 85 Aigbodion C., Taiwo A. M,, Ojekunle O.Z. and Akinhanmi T.F. (2019) Health Risk Assessment of Metals in Selected Drinks from Abeokuta, Southwestern, Nigeria. Proceeding of the 2nd International Medical Geoligists Association (IMGA-Nigeria Chapter) Conference. Olatunji, A.S. and Olajide-Kayode J. (Eds). Held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 24th – 27th September, 2019. Pages 99-103
* 86 Gbadebo A. M., Ojekunle O.Z., Adesodun K. and Adejobi M. (2019) Profile Distribution of Soil Carbon Stock in Relation to Animal and Human Health Under Different Land Management Practices in Southwest, Nigeria. Proceeding of the 2nd International Medical Geoligists Association (IMGA-Nigeria Chapter) Conference. Olatunji, A.S. and Olajide-Kayode J. (Eds). Held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 24th – 27th September, 2019. Pages 113-115
G. Technical Report
1 Ojekunle, O. Z. (2012): The Use of GIS and Remote Sensing for Water Management. Presented at FUNAAB Consult, Abeokuta, Ogun State. 92 Pages
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