Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akeem Arinkoola | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Akeem Arinkoola , Chemical Engineering ,Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Dr. Akeem Olatunde Arinkoola is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria. With a career spanning both academia and industry, he has significantly contributed to the fields of petroleum and chemical engineering. His expertise covers product development, gas engineering, petroleum production, and uncertainty management. Dr. Arinkoola has successfully led and collaborated on several national and international research projects, including those funded by TETFUND and The Clay Minerals Society, USA. His innovations, such as the patented method for improving rheological properties of Nigerian bentonite clay, have been pivotal in enhancing oil and gas production technologies. He actively consults for major oil and gas companies in Nigeria and has contributed to the optimization of key oil fields. With over 90 publications, a patent, and a book chapter to his credit, he remains a driving force in applied petroleum research and development.
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Summary of Suitability for Award:
Dr. Akeem Olatunde Arinkoola exhibits a rare combination of academic rigor, innovative research, industrial application, and scientific impact, making him an exceptionally deserving candidate for the “Best Researcher Award”. His work addresses critical global challenges in energy, environment, and sustainable petroleum technologies. He not only meets but exceeds the benchmarks typically associated with award-winning research excellence.
🎓Education:
Dr. Arinkoola holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and advanced degrees (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) in Petroleum Engineering. His educational journey reflects a strong foundation in core engineering principles and specialized training in oil and gas technologies. Through his postgraduate studies, he explored critical areas like drilling fluid formulation, reservoir modeling, and uncertainty analysis—fields that would later define his academic and consulting career. His Ph.D. work focused on the integration of locally available materials into drilling and production processes, an effort that led to his patented method in bentonite enhancement. His academic training was rooted in the Nigerian university system, and he has since continued to apply this foundation to address local and global challenges in petroleum engineering. His educational background has equipped him with not only technical depth but also interdisciplinary insight into environmental and operational challenges in energy resource management.
🏢Work Experience:
Dr. Arinkoola is an Associate Professor with vast academic and industry experience. At LAUTECH, he teaches and supervises research in petroleum engineering and chemical process development. His experience spans key areas including drilling fluid design, corrosion inhibition, and enhanced oil recovery. In industry, he has served as a consultant to major oil companies such as Total E&P Nigeria Ltd, ADDAX Nigeria Ltd, and Halliburton, providing field-level solutions like reservoir analysis, uncertainty management, and production optimization. Notably, he reduced the history matching time for the Akpo field reservoir and enhanced performance at Abana Field. His consultancy experience also includes the deployment of reservoir modeling templates used in training oil workers. As a project leader and collaborator, he has managed several grant-supported research efforts focused on Nigeria’s unique resource challenges. His dual engagement in academia and the energy industry reflects a balanced, impactful career committed to innovation and capacity building.
🏅Awards:
Dr. Akeem Arinkoola has received several accolades and recognitions for his impactful contributions to petroleum and chemical engineering. Notably, he was a recipient of the prestigious TETFUND National Research Fund (NRF) for his work on bitumen polymeric modification using nano-additives. His collaborative project with The Clay Minerals Society (CMS), USA, was twice awarded a student research grant in 2016 and 2017—recognizing innovation in drilling fluid development. His patented method to enhance Nigerian bentonite clay reflects his commitment to local content and has been celebrated as a major milestone in Nigerian petroleum research. In industry circles, his consultancy roles have earned him accolades from partner companies for field performance improvements. Furthermore, his contribution as a book chapter author in an Elsevier publication underscores his international recognition. Dr. Arinkoola is also a registered engineer (COREN) and an active member of several prestigious professional organizations including NSE, SPE, and NSChE.
🔬Research Focus:
Dr. Arinkoola’s research is centered on petroleum production optimization, green chemical development, product innovation, and reservoir modeling under uncertainty. He specializes in the design of environmentally friendly drilling fluids, corrosion inhibitors, and enhanced recovery systems using indigenous materials. His pioneering work on improving rheological properties of potassium-based bentonite clay has resulted in a patented method with wide application in the oil industry. Current research efforts include the polymeric modification of bitumen using nano-additives for road durability and heavy oil producibility evaluation in the Niger Delta. He also leads work on chemical additives and polymer synthesis for improved drilling and reservoir performance. His integration of stochastic modeling frameworks has set a new standard for reservoir characterization and uncertainty analysis. Dr. Arinkoola’s research remains committed to solving real-world challenges in oil and gas operations while enhancing local content and sustainability in engineering solutions.
Publication Top Notes:
Title: Green corrosion inhibition and adsorption characteristics of Luffa cylindrica leaf extract on mild steel in hydrochloric acid environment
Citations: 197
Title: Thin layer drying of green microalgae (Chlorella sp.) paste biomass: Drying characteristics, energy requirement and mathematical modeling
Citations: 71
Title: Improving the demulsification process of heavy crude oil emulsion through blending with diluent
Citations: 62
Title: Optimization of operating parameters using response surface methodology for paraffin-wax deposition in pipeline
Citations: 42
Title: Optimization of media components and fermentation conditions for citric acid production from sweet potato peel starch hydrolysate by Aspergillus niger
Citations: 34
Title: Prediction of compressive strength of oil field class G cement slurry using factorial design
Citations: 30
Title: Improved phenol sequestration from aqueous solution using silver nanoparticle modified Palm Kernel Shell Activated Carbon
Citations: 29
Title: Gravimetric and quantitative surface morphological studies of Mangifera indica peel extract as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl solution
Citations: 28
Title: Clay characterization and optimisation of bleaching parameters for palm kernel oil using alkaline activated clays
Citations: 28
Title: Evaluation of thickening time of oil field class G cement slurry at high temperature and pressure using experimental design
Citations: 24