ENGINEER OLUMUYIWA SAMSON ADERINOLA: A THOROUGH-BRED EDUCATIONIST, SEASONED RESEARCHER
ENGINEER OLUMUYIWA SAMSON ADERINOLA: A THOROUGH-BRED EDUCATIONIST, SEASONED RESEARCHER
One can conveniently write chronicles and perhaps, epistles about a thorough-bred educationist and researcher, Engineer Olumuyiwa Samson Aderinola, it is appropriate to critique him as a custodian of excellence from three perspectives.In administering justice to this, it is a necessity to ask a germane question;
Who is Engineer Olumuyiwa SamsonAderinola?
Engineer Olumuyiwa Samson Aderinola is an Afin-Akoko born Professor from Ondo State, Nigeria, who is a multi-faceted personality with dazzling credentials in both the education sector and in the field of transportation engineering.
With an unparalleled penchant for education, Professor Aderinola earned his Ordinary National Diploma(OND) in Civil Engineering at the prestigious Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti in 1983. Thereafter, he bagged his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering at the famous Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1989. Not relenting in pursuit for knowledge, he earned M.Eng in Transportation (Federal University of Technology, Akure) in May 1999. and PhD, Transportation Engineering at Federal University of Technology, Akure (2005-2014).
On the other hand of my x-ray, Professor Olumuyiwa Aderionla’s expertise is centered on vision. Across the globe today, Engeer Prof Olumuyiwa Samson Aderinola has carved a niche for himself as one of the foremost Engineers in Academia who is working assiduously in making sure he breaks new ground and set record for the future generations in Transportation Engineering.
Prof Aderinola is a highly educated professional with extensive experience in both academia and the engineering industry. He is a professor of Transportation Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), South West Nigeria with a background in Civil Engineering.
He has served in various capacities, including teaching, research, and industry roles, holding fellowships and memberships in professional organizations. Below are some of the key characteristics that distinguishes Olumuyiwa Samson Aderinola, a Nigerian Engineering Professor from others:
Extensive Education:
As a distinguished scholar, educational leader, and mentor, Olumuyiwa Aderinola has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing learning systems, mentoring educators, and creating sustainable educational models that impact communities on a national and global scale. He holds Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Civil Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti (March, 1983), BSc. Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (April 1989), M.Eng. Transportation Federal University of Technology, Akure (May, 1999) and PhD, Transportation Engineering at Federal University of Technology Akure (2005-2014).
Academic Experience:
Prof Aderinola working trajectory cut across both the academic and industry where he seamlessly integrated his leadership acumen to drive innovative solutions in the education sector. His working experience in the university often progressing through various academic ranks from Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor. Prof Aderinola was an External Examiner for PhD students at University of Benin, Osun State University, Osogbo. He also served as External Examiner for Master Students at the Osun State University, Osogbo, Kwara State University, Ilorin and External Moderator for 500 Level Students at the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (2024-Date). Prof Aderinola is a Part & Time Lecturer at the PAN African University of Basic Science, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), Nairobi Kenya (2022-Date), Professor , Transportation Engineering; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okiupupa, Nigeria, Professor (Sabbatical Leave), Transportation Engineering; Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Ikole Ekiti Campus, Professor (Adjunct), Transportation Engineering and currently a full time Lecturer at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Professor, Transportation Engineering (2000-Date).
Industry Experience:
Prof Aderinola has worked in the engineering industry, gaining practical experience and valuable insights before foray into academic. At a point, he worked with Messrs NAP Consultants, Ibadan, Nigeria as Civil Engineer, Study and Engineering Design of Ilora Irrigation Project; at Atoms Ventures Limited, Akure, Project Engineer for the construction of asphalt overlay of basketball, and volleyball courts at Ekiti State University, Study and Engineering Design of Erusu Arigidi Small Earth Sam, Ondo State; AAP & Partners Akure, Nigeria, Civil/Structural Engineer, Study, Design and construction supervision of jetties, bridges and roads in riverine areas; O S Aderinola & Co, Akure, Nigeria, Principal Partner, Study and Engineering Design and construction supervision of dams, roads and bridges.
Also, Senior Civil/Structural Engineer at AAP Partnership International Limited, a World Bank Project at Kebbi State, World Bank Project in EKITIRAAMP, worked as Senior Pavement Engineer, Planover Engineering Consult Ltd, World Bank Project, Team Lead for the dual projects allocated to the company.
Research Contributions:
Prof Aderinola has actively conduct research, write and peer-reviewed journals and presenting work at conferences and seminars within and outside Nigeria. Research in progress are Assessment of a Mathematical Model for Road Failure Susceptibility Index; Economic Analysis of In-situ Stabilization of Unsuitable Materials with Terrasil Solution along a Road Section; Origin and Destination Study using Federal University of Technology Akure as a Cordon.
Research completed but not yet to published are Development of a Rational Procedure for Determining Factors Enhancing Road Pavement Failure of Owo-Ikare Road; Advancing Asphalt Pavement Performance Through Palm Kernel Shells Integration.
Manuscript submitted for publication are, Design and construction of intelligent Traffic Control System for Jattu Intersection Auchi, Nigeria; Evaluation of Coconut Fibre Ash and Corn Cob Ash as Mineral Filllers in Asphalt Mixture.
Prof Aderinola has four Book (Peer-reviewed), 44 Journal Articles, 5 published Conference Proceeding and monographs/Technical Reports and attended 13 conferences within and outside Nigeria.
Professional Affiliations:
Prof Aderinola is member of several committees within the university system and also belong to five professional organizations which includes Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), Member, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (MNICE), Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (AMASCE), Fellow, Institution of Industrial Administration of Nigeria (FILA) and Fellow, Institute of Supervision and Leadership (FISL).
Leadership Roles:
Prof Aderinola was appointed as one of the CVE Curriculum Reviewers at the Post Graduate level in PAUSTI, Head, Civil Engineering Department at OAUSTECH, Acting Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Mega Campus, Okitipupa , Nigeria of OAUSTECH among other positions.
Mentorship and Supervision:
Prof Aderinola is playing a key role in training the next generation of engineers, having supervised 27 Post Graduate Master students (Major Supervision) and 4 PhD students (Major Supervision) and one minor supervision.
On the final leg of my critique, it is expedient to deduce that as Prof Aderinola continues his academic and professional journey, his vision is clear: to bring modern and technological innovation to Transportation Engineering through leadership, mentorship, and policy influence across the globe. Indeed, Prof Aderinola is a trailblazer in academic, serving as an inspiration to educators and professional in the engineering profession. His relentless pursuit of excellence, coupled with her passion for educational transformation in Transportation Engineering has solidified his status as a leading authority in the field.
Contact Information: Email: osaderinola@futa.edu.ng; osaderinola@yahoo com; Olumuyiwaaderinola@gmail.com
