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Dr. A.T. Oyelami holds a Ph.D Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a bias for Design & Production / Computer Aided Engineering. He is registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He was the National Secretary General of the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN) from 2014 – 2018 and former Zonal Coordinator of Nigeria Society of Engineers (EMDI Zone of Akure Branch).

Dr. Oyelami was formerly a Chief Engineer and Head of Department of Design, Modeling and Simulation at Engineering Materials Development Institute Akure (2012 – 2017) and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Production Engineering at Elizade University, Ilara Mokin. He joined the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta as Lecturer I in September 1, 2017 and was appointed the Coordinator of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering on July 3, 2019. After his promotion to the rank of a Senior Lecturer on January 1, 2021, Dr. Oyelami was appointed the Acting Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering with effect from January 4, 2021. In addition to his services in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, he equally teaches and supervises postgraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University. He has published in both local and international journals and attended several technical workshops and conferences both within and outside Nigeria with a total of forty two publications (twenty two journal publications and twenty refereed conference proceedings). He participated in the First International Workshop on "Low-cost 3D Printing for Science, Education and Sustainable Development" Organized by the ICTP, Trieste, Italy from May 6 – 8, 2013; World Congress on Engineering 2012 Organized by the International Association of Engineers held at Wolfson Education Centre, Imperial College, London, U.K. from July 4 – 6, 2012; The Promoting African European Research Infrastructure Partnerships (PAERIP) seminar on Africa – Europe Research Infrastructure Cooperation Held at the Woburn House, Association of Commonwealth Universities, 20-24 Tavistock Square London, on Wednesday 17th October, 2012 among others.

Dr. A.T. Oyelami is happily married and blessed with children.

 Academic Qualifications
a) Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering June, 2012
b) Master of Business Administration Oct., 2007
c) M.Eng., Mechanical Engineering; Production Option June, 2006
d) B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering June, 2002
e) Diploma in Computer Studies Dec., 1999
f) Senior School Certificate June, 1996
 Professional Qualifications
a) Registered Mechanical Engineer with the Council for the Regulation
of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Registration Number R.14,599

Oct. 2007

 Completed
a. Configuration and Deployment of UAV Surveillance System with SMS Feedback.
b. Office Automation with Door Access Control
c. Automatic Fuel Dispenser with Payment Gateway
d. Voice Controlled Robotic Arm
e. Smart Wheelchair with Hand Gesture Control
f. Development of Pneumatic Shearing Machine with Clamping Mechanism
g. Autonomous Fire Fighting Robots
h. Automated White Board Cleaner
i. Automated Zebra Crossing System
j. IoT Based Automated Parking System
k. Voice-Controlled Automatic Lighting System
l. Model Development of an Automated Poultry Feeding System
m. Enhancing the Refractory Properties of Ajebo Clay with Blends of Local Agricultural
Wastes for Industrial Applications
n. Development and Performance Evaluation of 1kW Demo Propeller Hydropower Turbine
o. Development and Performance Evaluation of 10kW Propeller Hydropower Turbine
p. Development and Installation of 35kW Cross-Flow Small Hydro Power Turbine
q. Design and Development of 2-mould Inter-Locking Block Making Machine
r. Design and Development of 8-mould Inter-Locking Block Making Machine
s. Development of a Mathematical Template for Spherical Tank Development
t. Design and Development of a Prototype 225liter-Capacity Spherical Tank
u. Design and Development of a Yam Pounding Machine
v. Design and Development of 100kg Capacity Rotary Furnaces
w. Design and Development of Radiation Recuperative Heat Exchanger for recycling of waste
heat in rotary furnace
x. Design and Development of Closed-Type Impeller Blower for Rotary Furnace  In Progress
a. Automated Animal Health Monitoring System
b. Automated Fertigation System for Hydroponics Farming using IoT
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c. Automatic Continuous Drying Machine
d. Deployment of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Waste Identification and Sorting
e. Development of Fibre Extracting Machine From Banana Pseudo-Stem
f. Automating Interlocking Brick Making Process
g. Development of a Low Cost Creep Testing Machine
h. Development of an Efficient Gas-Fired Poultry Egg Incubator.
i. Development of Pneumatic Sheet Metal Clamping and Shearing Machine
j. Low-Cost Exhaust Gas Analyzer

xvi) Prizes, Honours and Awards
a) Presidential Merit Award by the Materials Science and Technology
Society of Nigeria
Nov. 13, 2018
b) Merit Award by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Akure Branch August 19, 2017
c) Branch Service Award by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Akure
Branch
August 27, 2016
d) Branch Service Award by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Akure
Branch
August 22, 2015
e) Award of Best Staff of the Second Half of the Year 2007 of
Engineering Materials Development Institute Akure
April 17, 2008
f) Certificate of Honour in Service from N.Y.S.C Yobe State October 6, 2002
g) Merit Award from the Nigerian Universities’ Engineering Students
Association (NUESA), Ladoke Akintola University of Tech.,
Ogbomoso
April 2, 2001
h) Best Mathematics and Chemistry Student of the Year at the
Valedictory Service of Holy Michael High School, Ikirun Osun State
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a) Deputy Dean, College of Engineering FUNAAB 2025 till date
b) Member, FUNAAB Central Admission Committee 2025 till date
c) Member, Promotion Assessment Panel, Institute of Communication and General
Studies, FUNAAB 2025 till date
d) Member, University Mock Accreditation Team for Electrical and Electronic
Engineering NUC Accreditation 2022 – 2023
e) Member, FUNAAB Curriculum Committee 2021 – 2024
f) Member, FUNAAB Senate 2021 –
2023
g) Acting Head, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria Jan. 4, 2021 – Jan. 3, 2023
h) Coordinator, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria July 2, 2019 – Jan. 3, 2021

a) Registered Mechanical Engineer with the Council for the
Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Registration
Number R.14,599
October, 2007
b) Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
Registration Number 32797
September, 2014
c) Member, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong,
Registration Number 111154
January, 2011
d) Fellow, Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria
(FMSN) – (No: F/0522)
Dec, 2021

i.) 8th International Conference on Capacity Building for Inclusive Sustainable Development
in Science, Engineering, and Technology (CBISDSET 2025)
Theme: Capacity Building for Inclusive Sustainable Development
(Held at the Adventist University of Central Africa, Kigali, Rwanda from August 26 – 28,
2025)
Paper Presented: Real-Time Automated Animal Health Monitoring System
ii.) Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON) 2023 organized by the Materials Science and
Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN)
Theme: Advancements in Materials Science and Technology: Innovations, Challenges, and
Opportunities for Sustainable Development

(Held at Aliko Dangote Auditorium, Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria
between November 13 – 17, 2023)
Paper Presented: Optimization of Design Parameters of Pneumatic Clamping and Shearing
Machine
iii.) First International Mechatronics Engineering Conference organized by the Department of
Mechatronics Engineering, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Theme: Capacity Building and Globalization in Mechatronics World
(Held at the Engineering Faculty Auditorium, Ikole Ekiti campus of the Federal University
Oye Ekiti between 7th – 9th October, 2019)
Paper Presented: Thermal Analysis of Multi-pass Recuperative Heat Exchanger
iv.) Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON) 2014 organized by the Materials Science and
Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN)
Theme: Materials for Energy and the Environment
(Held at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos between 23rd to 27th November, 2014)
Paper Presented: Global Trends in Additive Manufacturing
v.) 1st International Conference on Emerging Trends for Sustainable Development and
Human Capacity Building in the Third World Nations
(Held at J.H.K. Nketia Conference Hall, the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana
between 28 – 31 May 2014)
Papers Presented:
a. Computational Modeling of Temperature Distribution of Streams in Recuperative Heat
Exchanger
b. Modeling of Synthetic Electrocardiogram for Signal Processing
vi.) World Congress on Engineering 2012 (WCE 2012) / The 2012 International Conference
of Mechanical Engineering (ICME'12)
Organized by the International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
(held at Wolfson Education Centre, Imperial College, Hammersmith Campus, Du Cane
Road, London, U.K. from July 4 – 6, 2012)
vii.) Seminar on Africa-Europe Research Infrastructure Cooperation
Held at the Woburn House, Association of Commonwealth Universities, 20-24 Tavistock
Square London, WC1H 9HF, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 17th October, 2012.
viii.) Second CAAST-Net Stakeholders' Conference on Africa-Europe S&T Cooperation
Organized by the Network for the Coordination and Advancement of Sub-Saharan Africa-EU
Science and Technology Cooperation
Theme: Africa-Europe Partnerships for Global Challenges
(Held at Hôtel des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal from 24th to 25th of April 2012)

ix.) Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON) 2008 organized by the Materials Society of
Nigeria (MSN)
Theme: Materials Development and the Vision 2020
(Held at the Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI), Km4 Ondo Road Akure,
Nigeria between 3rd to 8th November, 2008)
Papers Presented:
a. Quality assessment of mild steel electrode brands available in Nigerian market
b. Adapting Aspen HYSYS for modeling and simulation of thermodynamic properties of
streams in liquid-fuel fired furnaces
x.) Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON) 2003 organized by the Materials Society of
Nigeria (MSN)
Theme: Engineering Materials and National Development
(Held at the Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI), Km4 Ondo Road Akure,
Nigeria between 12th to 14th November, 2003)
Paper Presented: Computational Modeling of Rotary Furnace

1.) A. Oyelami, A. Okon, O. Ganiyu and M. Oladapo (2025); Enhancing the Navigation Capabilities of Autonomous Fire-Fighting Robots using Simultaneous Localization and Mapping. OAUSTECH Journal of Engineering and Intelligent Technology. 1(2); 264-271, Published by the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), PMB 353, Okitipupa, Nigeria
2.) O. E. Adesuyi, S. O. Ismaila, A. T. Oyelami and T. A. Shittu (2024): A Development and Evaluation of a Vertical Yam-Pounding Machine. Journal Tehnicki glasnik/Technical Journal. 18(4); 673-679, Published by University North, Croatia. (Scopus)
3.) A.T. Oyelami, J.A. Oyadokun, O.A. Akintunlaji and G.C. Ihenacho (2024): Low-cost multi-sensing fire-fighting robot with obstacle avoidance mechanism. IAES International Journal of Robotics and Automation (IJRA). 13(4); 373-379, Published by the Institute of Advanced
Engineering and Science (IAES), Republic of Indonesia. (Scopus)
4.) A. Oyelami, J. Ayodeji and O. Akintunlaji (2024): Development of Smart Wheelchair Using Acceleration Technology. Nigerian Journal of Engineering. 31(1); 54-62, Published by the Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
5.) Oyelami, A. T., Ogunsemi, A. and Akintunlaji, O. (2024): Low-Cost Remote-Controlled Whiteboard Cleaning System. Equity Journal of Science and Technology. 11(2); 16-19, Published by the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria.
6.) Oyelami A.T., Nweke J.N., Akintunlaji O.A. and Owoeye S O. (2023): Development of Pneumatic Clamping and Shearing Machine. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 18(15); 1779-1786, Published by the Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN),Chak Shahzad Islamabad-45500, Pakistan (Scopus)
7.) A. T. Oyelami, E. W. Fisayo and A. O. Emmanuel (2023): 4-Degree-of-Freedom Voice-Controlled Robotic Arm. IAES International Journal of Robotics and Automation (IJRA).12(4); 341-351, Published by the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES),Republic of Indonesia. (Scopus)
8.) A.T. Oyelami, V. Awolere and O. Akintunlaji (2023): Simplified Intelligent Parking System using ESP32 Microcontroller. ADBU Journal of Engineering Technology. 12(1); 1-5. Published by the Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, India.
9.) A.T. Oyelami, O. M. Bamgbose and O.A. Akintunlaji (2023): Mission-Planner Mapped Autonomous Robotic Lawn Mower. Journal Europeen des Systemes Automatises. 56(2);253-258, Published by the International Information and Engineering Technology Association(IIETA), Canada. (Scopus)
10.) A.T. Oyelami and A. Oluwole (2023). Incorporating Grain Detection and Speed Control Mechanisms in Hammer Mill Operations. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH). 42(2); 222 – 229, Published by University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Scopus)
11). A.T. Oyelami and S.A. Shoge (2022): Low-Cost Automated Poultry Feeding System Using Atmega328 Microcontroller. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology. 8(3); 251-257, Published by the Faculty of Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
12). Oyelami A.T., Iliya D.D., Aigbogun O.J., Adejugbe I.T. and Olusunle S.O.O. (2022): Development of a 10kw Propeller Hydroturbine with a Test Rig for Performance Evaluation. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology. 8(3); 291-301, Published by the Faculty of Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
13). Ishola A. A., Oyelami A. T., Orelaja O. A., and Olaniran O. A. (2022). Implementation of Fuzzy-PID Controller for Weft Yarn Tension Control in Textile Industries; International Journal of Basic Science and Technology. 8(3): 208-216. Published by the Faculty of Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
14). Oyelami, A.T., Adejuyigbe, S.B., Olusunle, S.O. (2021): Thermal analysis of recuperator developed for waste heat recycling in liquid-fuel fired furnaces. International Journal of Heat and Technology. 39(1); 121-127. Published by the International Information and Engineering Technology Association (IIETA), Canada. (Scopus Indexed)
15). A. T. Oyelami, A. S. Akinade and K. C. Obianefo (2020): Development of a real-time framework for farm monitoring using drone technology. International Journal of Robotics and Automation (IJRA). 9(4); 244-250. Published by the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES), Switzerland.
16). Oyelami A. T., Kuye, S. I., and Babalola A. S. (2020): Production and Characterization of Enhanced Fireclay Refractory Bricks for Melting Furnaces. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET). 6(1): 76-87. Published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
17). Oyelami A.T. (2019): 3-D Printing as a Veritable Tool for STEM and Non-Technical Education. Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering; 9(1); 27-34. Published by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria.
18). A. T. Oyelami and S. O.O. Olusunle (2019): Spherical Storage Tank Development through Mathematical Modeling of Constituent Sections. Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems. 6(3); 467-473. Published by the International Information and Engineering Technology Association (IIETA), Canada. (Scopus Indexed)
19). Aborisade D. O., Oronti I. B., Ishola A. A., Oyelami A. T., Owoeye S. O. and Johnson T. M., (2018): Development of a Home and Industrial Safety System. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET). 4(2); 57-64, Published by University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
20). Oyelami A.T., Adejuyigbe S.B. and Olusunle S.O.O. (2014): Computational Modeling of Temperature Distribution of Streams in Recuperative Heat Exchanger. Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS). 5(8); 164-169. Published by the Scholarlink Research Institute UK.
21). Ukoba, K; Aigbogun, J.O; Alasoluyi, J.O.; Oyelami, A.T; Idowu A.S.; Babatunde, O.G., and Olusunle, S.O.O (2014): Development of Laboratory-Scale Salt Bath Furnace. Journal of Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, 5(8); 16-21. Published by the International Institute for Science, Technology & Education (IISTE), USA
22). T. Adejugbe, O. K. Ukoba, A. S. Idowu, A. T. Oyelami, and S. O. O. Olusunle (2014): Development of Double Mould Vibration – Compactor Block Moulding Machine for Developing Countries. Physical Science International Journal. 4(10);1358-1369. Published by ScienceDomain International, U. K.
23). Olusunle S.O.O., Oyelami A.T. and Akinribide O.J. (2013); Evaluation of the Strength Variation of Carbonous Concrete. Global Advanced Research Journal of Engineering, Technology and Innovation (GARJETI). 2(4); 126-131. Published by Global Advanced Research Journals
24). Oyelami, A.T., Adejuyigbe, S.B. and Waheed, M.A. (2012): Modeling and Simulation of Thermodynamic Properties of Streams in High-Temperature Melting Furnaces. Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering (NJMSE). 3(1); 36-43, Published by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria.
25). Oyelami A.T., S.B. Adejuyigbe, M.A. Waheed, A.K. Ogunkoya, and D. Iliya (2012); Analysis of Radial-Flow Impellers of Different Configurations. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. 13(1):24-33. Published by the Akamai University, USA.
26). Oyelami A.T., A.K. Ogunkoya, O.D. Ogundare, and B.A. Olunlade (2012); Finite Elements Analysis of Weldments with H- and P-Elements of Differing Orders of Interpolating Polynomials. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. 13(1):67-77. Published by the Akamai University, USA.
27). A.K. Ogunkoya, A. T. Oyelami, O. Ogundare, and B. A. Olunlade (2012). Comparative Evaluation of Flux Coated Mild Steel Electrodes in Nigeria. Assumption University Journal of Technology. 15(3); 201-204. Assumption University, Thailand
28). Oyelami, A.T., Olaniyan, O.O., Iliya D. and Idowu A.S. (2008); The Design of a Closed-Type-Impeller Blower for a 500kg Capacity Rotary Furnace. Assumption University Journal of Technology 12(1): 50-56. Assumption University, Thailand
29). Oyelami, A.T. and Adejuyigbe, S.B. (2007): Software Development for the Design of a Recuperator-Incorporated Rotary Furnace. Modelling, Measurement and Control Journal. 76(5); 1-13, Published by AMSE Press, France (Scopus Indexed)
30). Oyelami, A.T., and Adejuyigbe, S.B. (2006): The Design of a Radiation-Recuperative Heat Exchanger for a 200kg Capacity Rotary Furnace. Assumption University Journal of Technology. 10(2); 101-108. Assumption University, Thailand.
31). Enweremadu, C.C., Oyelami, A.T. and Ogunkoya A.K. (2004); A Model for Evaluation of Temperature Distribution along the Length of a Heat Exchanger. Global Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 5(1): 18-23. Published by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Uyo, Nigeria

(ii) Journal Articles Accepted for Publication
25. A. T. Oyelami, K. Oseni, A. Fadlullah, I. Akinola and O. Akintunlaji: Automatic Fuel Dispensing With Payment Gateway. Equity Journal of Science and Technology Published by the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, (Letter of Acceptance dated June 23, 2023).
26. A. T. Oyelami, E. W. Fisayo and A. O. Emmanuel: 4-Degree-of-Freedom Voice-Controlled Robotic Arm. IAES International Journal of Robotics and Automation (IJRA). (Letter of Acceptance dated May 28, 2023).
(iii) Selected Edited Conference Proceedings
27. Adekunle Oyelami and Jonathan Nweke (2021): Pneumatic Shearing with Clamping Mechanism; Proceedings of the 20th Nigerian International Materials Congress (NIMACON 2021), Awka Nigeria, December 8 – 10, 2021, C. Nwoye and V.U. Okpala (Eds.), 13-20. Published by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria.
28. A.T. Oyelami, S.B. Adejuyigbe and M.A. Waheed (2012); Performance Evaluation of Recuperative Heat Exchanger in Rotary Furnace. Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering, London, UK, July 4 – 6, 2012, A.M. Korsunsky (Ed), 1766 – 1772. Published by Newswood Limited, the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Hong Kong.
29. Oyelami A.T. and Ogunkoya A.K. (2011): Programming and Communication in Factory Automation using Programmable Logic Controller. Combined Proceedings of the 9th and 10th Nigerian Materials Congresses (NIMACON 2010 and 2011), Akure, Nigeria, November 21 – 24, 2011, B. Adewuyi and D. Pelemo (Eds), 276-280. Published by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria.
30. Oyelami, A.T. and Olaniyan, O.O. (2007): Mechatronics: Current Advances in Materials Processing. Proceedings of the 6th Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON 2007), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, November 14 –17, 2007, B. Babatope, W.O. Siyanbola and A.R. Adetunji (Eds), 98-103. Published by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria

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