Department of Civil Engineering

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The Department of Civil Engineering is one of the essential Departments in the Faculty of Engineering, dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and community service. The Department provides rigorous training in general Civil Engineering education and several areas of specialisation, including Structural/Structures Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology and Water Resources, Geotechnical Engineering, Pavements, and Transportation Engineering.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Civil Engineering at Olabisi Onabanjo University is to become and be recognised in teaching and research by our peers and industries as one of the top-tier undergraduate departments and, in the near future, produce graduates in Civil Engineering programme that is concerned with Sustainable Development in the design and construction techniques of Engineering works in the nation and world at large.

Our History

The Department of Civil Engineering is the latest addition to the present four (4) departments under the Faculty of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Environmental Studies of the University.

The Department of Civil Engineering has seasoned academics who have excelled globally in their relevant areas of specialisation. Larger percentages of the academic and technical staff have already made their marks in various industrial capacities and are duly registered professionally with learnt bodies like the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN will be employed.

Our Objectives

Training of graduates in civil engineering will specifically take into account the following:

  1. Provision of broad-based academic and practical training to achieve mastery in civil engineering concepts of design, construction, installation, machine operation and service, marketing, consultancy, research and development.
  2. Equipping the graduates with enough basic principles of civil engineering services required to cope with the current industrial status of the country.
  3. Harnessing of water resources and conversion into varieties of intended end-use.
  4. Production of high-level manpower capable of working independently through self-employment, as well as generating employment for the unemployed.
  5. Training individuals in the standard engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.

Academic Programmes

The Department offers undergraduate programmes designed to equip students with strong and broad-based Engineering education, which gives them the basic intellectual, practical and organization skills that allow them to work with complex systems with technological, social and environmental components. The curriculum is designed to encourage lifelong learning and to prepare students for undertaking advanced studies in Engineering or in other professional areas with global trends in Civil Engineering.

Research Areas

Research areas in the Department are:

  1. Environmental Engineering
  2. Geotechnical Engineering
  3. Structural Engineering
  4. Transportation Engineering
  5. Water Resources Engineering
  6. Pavements
  7. Hydrology

Facilities for Student Training

The Department is well equipped with modern facilities to support research and teaching:

  1. Teaching and Research Laboratories: Provision of broad-based academic and practical training to achieve mastery in Civil Engineering concepts of design, construction, installation, machine operation and service, marketing, consultancy, research and development
  2. Equipping the graduates with enough basic principles of Civil Engineering Services required to cope with the current industrial status of the country.
  3. Harnessing of Water resources and conversion into varieties of intended end-use.
  4. Production of high-level man-power capable of working independently through self-employment, as well as generating employment for the unemployed.
  5. Lecture Halls and Classrooms: conducive spaces for interactive and effective teaching. Training individuals in the standard Engineering practices as applicable to the modern techniques; formulating solutions to the various industrial, manufacturing, and service delivery problems prevalent in our society.

Departmental Organogram

Dr Blessing Oluwafunmi Orogbade

orogbade.blessing@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4330-3197
Google scholar citation: 194; h index: 8; i10-index: 6
+234 7032168673

Dr. Blessing Oluwafunmi OROGBADE is a Lecturer and researcher in Civil Engineering, with expertise in Structural Engineering. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering in the year 2018, establishing a robust basis of research on Structural Engineering – design, analysis and alternative construction materials across several Engineering works. She is currently serving as the Acting Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Her research concentrates on the creation of high-yield and stress-resistant structures. She has almost forty publications in national and international reputable journals, and has contributed to advancing knowledge in Civil Engineering profession. She is interested in applying Structural Engineering design, analysis and materials research to improve Engineering and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa and World at large.
As Acting Head of Department, she is in charge of staff coordination, curriculum creation, student mentorship, and academic administration. She is dedicated to creating an environment in the Department that values innovation, teamwork, and academic performance. Her aim is to increase the Department’s prominence and broaden its role in addressing regional and worldwide Civil Engineering.

Recent Publications

  1. Orogbade, B. O. And Raheem, A. A. (2018). Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Blended Cements Produced from Softwood Ash. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies (LAUJOCES), 1(1): 1-7. Civil Engineering Department, LAUTECH, Nigeria. DOI: 10.36108/laujoces/8102/10(0110)
  2. Raheem, A. A. and Orogbade, B. O. (2018). Characteristics of Blended Cements from Selected Produced Hardwood Ashes. FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (FUOYEJET), 3(1): 61-66. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. http://dx.doi.org/10.46792/fuoyejet.v3i1.156
  3. *Akinyemi, B. A., Orogbade, B. O. and Okoro, C. W. (2021). The potential of calcium carbide waste and termite mound soil as materials in the production of unfired clay bricks. Journal of Cleaner Production, 279(123693): 1-11. Elsevier, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123693.
  4. *Kareem, M. A., Orogbade, B. O., Ibiwoye, E. O. and Olasupo, N. O. (2021). The use of Palm oil mill effluent as mixing and curing water in cement-based composite. Silicon, 14: 1285-1296. Springer Nature, New York City. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-020-00864-w
  5. *Akinyemi, B. A., Orogbade, B. O., Ogheneyome, A., Abeer, M. A., Khan, A., Mahmoud, A. H. and Asiri, A. (2022): Influence of alkali activators on thermo-physical properties of ecofriendly unfired clay bricks from anthill mounds. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 26(11): 5167-5179. Taylor and Francis, UK. https://doi.org/10.1080/19648189.2021.1885501
  6. *Awolusi, T. F., Sojobi, A. O., Oguntayo, D. O., Akinkurolere, O. O. and Orogbade, B.O. (2021). Effects of calcined clay, sawdust ash and chemical admixtures on Strength and Properties of concrete for pavement and flooring applications using Taguchi approach. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 15: 1–12. Elsevier, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00568.
  7. *Akinyemi, B. A., Orogbade, B., Kayode, J. and Alaba, P. A. (2023): Physico-mechanical and thermal properties of chemical admixture modified bamboo reinforced gypsum-cement composite. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 27(4): 1730-1746. Taylor and Francis, UK. https://doi.org/10.1080/19648189.2022.2094468
  8. Orogbade, B. O., Ibiwoye, O. E., Olaniyan, O. S., Kareem, M. A., Amusan, G. M. and Olumide A. A. (2022). Design, construction and evaluation of performance of biosand filter for household water treatment. Fuoye Journal of Innovation, Science and Technology, 2 (1): 82–88. https://jist.fuoye.edu.ng. Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. Tetfund.
  9. *Kareem, M. A., Adebayo, A. O., Adeosun. J. O., Akinwusi, A. I., Orogbade, B. O., Ayanlere, A. S., Adebanwi, A. A., Obadare, G. O., Ishola, K. and Bello, A. A. (2023). Characteristics of interlocking paving blocks made with cashew leaf ash as partial replacement for cement. Materials Todays: Proceedings, 86: 121-127. Elsevier, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.294
  10. *Orogbade, B. O., Kareem, M. A., Amusan, G. M., Olaniyan, O. S., David, A. O., Opafola, O. T. and Ibiwoye, E. O. (2023). Investigation of partial replacement of cement with egg shell powder in palm oil fiber-concrete. Materials Todays: Proceedings, 86: 116-120. Elsevier, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.164
  11. David, A. O., Opafola, O. T., Akisanya, O. O. Amusan, G. M. and Orogbade, B. O. (2023). Assessment of road traffic crashes along Abeokuta – Sagamu highway in Ogun State, south-west Nigeria using artificial neural network. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, 8(1): 005–012. Federal University Wukari, Nigeria. www.ftstjournal.com.
  12. *Amusan, G. M., Orogbade, B. O., Musa, A. I., Opafola, O. T. and Adeyemi, H. O. (2023). Assessment of Strength Characteristics of Propylene Glycol Self-Curing Concrete. Selcuk University Journal of Engineering Sciences, 22(2): 49-54. Selcuk University, Turkey.
  13. * David, A. O., Opafola, O. T., Ajibade, F. O., Odugbose, B. D., Akisanya, O. O., Orogbade, B. O. and Oyesola, I. (2024). Application of termite mound-bentonite mixture as bottom liner for industrial waste containment. Kufa Journal of Engineering, 15(2): 93-105. https://doi.org/10.30572/2018/KJE/150207. University of Kufa, Iraq.
  14. Okakwu, I. K., Alayande, A. S., Adizua, O. F., Giwa, S. O., Okubanjo, A. A., Orogbade, B. O., David, A. O. and Alao, P. O. (2024). Performance evaluation of ten numerical methods for weibull distribution parameter estimation applied to Nigerian wind speed data. Scientia Africana, 23(2): 427-444. University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sa.v23i2.38
  15. Orogbade, B. O. (2024). Influence of waste foundry sand as partial replacement for fine aggregate on the properties of concrete cured in sea water. Journal of Civil Engineering, 16 (1):35–43. Nigeria.
  16. Orogbade, B. O., Amusan, G. M., David, A. O., Opafola, O. T., Adetoro, A. E. and Akisanya, O. O. (2024). Assessment of effect of nano-sealer on the characteristic strength (mechanical) of concrete. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, 9(1): 254–258. Federal University Wukari, Nigeria. www.ftstjournal.com
  17. Amusan, G. M., Adetoro E. A., Orogbade B. O., Siwoku C. O., Adeyinka S. M., and Olaogun L. O. (2024). Evaluation of geotechnical properties of lateritic soil stabilized with metakaolin and lime as cement substitute. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, 9 (2): 225 – 230. www.ftstjournal.com
  18. Orogbade, B. O., Amusan, G. M., Kareem, M. A., David, A. O., Opafola, O. T., Akisanya, O. O., Ibiwoye, E. O. (2024). Investigation of properties of softwood ash blended cement in mortar production. Fuoye Journal of Innovation, Science and Technology, 3(1): 9–16. https://jist.fuoye.edu.ng. Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. Tetfund.
  19. *Giwa, S. O., Nwaokocha, C. N., Osifeko, O. M, Orogbade, B. O., Taziwa, R. T., Dyantyi, N. And Sharifpur, M. (2024). Appraising machine learning algorithms in predicting noise level and emissions from gasoline-powered household backup generators. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 22:3071–3088 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-024-05987-w
  20. David, A. O., Oyewale, I. M., Opafola, O. T., Akisanya, O. O., Orogbade, B. O., Amusan, G. M., Olawomo, D. O. and Kadir, D. A. (2024). The effect of using coconut shell ash as a partial replacement of cement in concrete. Scientia Africana, 23 (3):127-132. University of Port-Harcourt. doi:10.4314/sa.v23i3.12.
  21. *Okakwu, I. K., Alayande, A. S., Orolu, K. O., Okubanjo, A. A., Orogbade, B. O., Bukola, S. J. And Christian, I. C. (2025). Reliability evaluation of a hybrid renewable energy complex system with weibull failure laws using minimal-cut set approach. Iraqi Statisticians Journal, 2(1): 138-145. https://doi.org/10.62933/w2wpgs59

Academic Staff

Prof. Olufunke Olanike. Akinkurolere – Professor of Civil engineering olufunke.akinkurolere@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0003-3440-4313; Google Scholar Citations: 790; h-index: 12; i10-index: 16 (+234 67880446) Office Rm. 13
Dr. Adekunle Olorunlowo. David – Senior Lecturer (Water and Environmental) adekunle.david@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-5803-708X; Google Scholar Citations: 150; h-index: 7; i10-index: 7 (+234 8033365945) Office Rm. 001
Dr. Grace Modupe. – Lecturer I (Structures and materials) comfort.senjobi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0003-0399-8542; Google Scholar Citations: 167; h-index: 3; i10-index: 2 (+234 8036379211) Office Rm. 005
Dr. Adeyemi Ezekiel Adetoro – Lecturer I (Water and Environmental) adetoro.adeyemi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-2969-0768; Google Scholar Citations: 209; h-index: 8; i10-index: 6 (+234 8105586254) Office Rm. 006
Dr. Abiola Oyetunde Oyerinde – Lecturer I (Water and Environmental) oyerinde.abiola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0001-7486-7596; Google Scholar Citations: 90; h-index: 3; i10-index: 3 (+234 7068216028) Office Rm. 007
Engr. Omobolaji Taofik Opafola – Lecturer II (Water and Environmental) omobolaji.opafola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0003-4896-512X; Google Scholar Citations: 170; h-index: 6; i10-index: 5 (+234 7061103583) Office Rm. 002
Engr Olukunle Omojibade Akisanya – Lecturer II (Structures and materials) akisanya.olukunle@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-6706-547X; (+234 8038623252) Office Rm. 004
Dr. Stephen Morakinyo Adeyinka – Lecturer II (Geotechnics) adeyinka.stephen@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-4161-4370; Google Scholar Citations: 01; h-index: 01; (+234 8033033420) Office Rm. 009

Non-Academic Staff

Miss. Omolara I. Shotola – Confidential Secretariat omolara.shotola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8104996750 Office Rm. 000

Technological Staff

Mr. Elijah A. Arikuyeri – Technologist I arikuyeri.elijah@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8035245274
Mr. Ibukunoluwa B. Oyesola – Technologist I oyesola.ibukunoluwa@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 7066683608
Engr. David O. Olawomo – Technologist II arikuyeri.elijah@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8060407438
Engr. Kehinde S. Adejobi – Technologist II adejobi.kehinde@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 7062412797
Engr. David A. Kadir – Technologist II kadir.david@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8161329024

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Department Courses

Undergraduate
  1. B.Sc. Civil Engineering

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