Saminu Olatunji

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Physical Sciences
University of Ilorin



                       

https://researchid.co/olatunji.s

Saminu Olatunji is a Reader in the Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences University of Ilorin with 15 years of University teaching, research, and administrative experience.
He has served as Sub-Dean of Faculty and Head of Department. His areas of research interest span Groundwater, Mineral, Energy resources, and Fabrication of the instrument in Applied Geophysics.
He has to his credit over seventy publications in reputable outlets covering journals, edited conference proceedings, and chapters in books. He has successfully supervised over 15 M.Sc. dissertations and 11 Ph.D. theses. To his distinction, he has patented Geophysical equipment that he invented. He is a registered member of the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) and many other professional bodies within and outside Nigeria.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy ( in Applied Geophysics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2006; Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Geophysics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1999; B.Sc. (Ed.) (Hons.) Physics, University of Ilorin, 1990

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geophysics

10

Scopus Publications

201

Scholar Citations

8

Scholar h-index

8

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Delineating Structural Features Related to Hydrothermal Alterations for Possible Mineralization in Share Area, Kwara State Nigeria Using Aeromagnetic Data
    WA Adebisi, IO Folorunso, HO Abubakar, S Olatunji, MO Olaojo
    Indonesian Journal of Earth Sciences 4 (2), A1265-A1265 2024

  • Upward Continuation and Reduction to Equator Filters on Aeromagnetic Data of parts of Bida Basin, Nigeria
    TA Issa, S Olatunji, GE Omolaiye
    Ilorin Journal of Science 11 (3), 311-318 2024

  • Geophysical Investigation of Fracture Distribution in the premises of Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin
    S Olatunji, VA Adeyemi
    Ilorin Journal of Science 11 (3), 265-273 2024

  • Integrating Aeromagnetic and Resistivity Data for Geologic Interpretation of Igbeti Schist Belt, Southwestern Nigeria: Implication for Mineral Exploration
    HO Abubakar, WA Adebisi, IO Folorunso, S Olatunji
    Ilorin Journal of Science 11 (3), 189-197 2024

  • 2-D Spectral Analysis of Aeromagnetic Anomalies over Parts of Bida Basin, Nigeria
    TA Issa, S Olatunji, GE Omolaiye
    Ilorin Journal of Science 11 (3), 337-347 2024

  • Identification of tantalite mineralization zones in Igbonla area, North-Central Nigeria using very low frequency electromagnetic (VLF-EM) techniques
    IO Folorunso, WA Adebisi, HO Abubakar, S Olatunji
    UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 3 (3), 1047-1059 2024

  • Building Conversion in Cities: An Empirical Analysis of Ijapo Residential Estate Akure, Nigeria
    SE Okosun, AD Joshua, A Daniel, SA Olatunji, OA Aladelokun, ...
    African Journal of Applied Research 10 (1), 295-315 2024

  • Source investigation of Ikanje artesian spring in north-central Nigeria, using VLF-EM and VES geophysical techniques
    S Olatunji, HO Abubakar
    Geosciences Journal 28 (1), 125-136 2024

  • Remote Sensing and Aeromagnetic Study in Part of Sheet 244 Ado Ekiti Northeast for Groundwater Development, Nigeria
    HO Abubakar, OO Ige, S Olatunji
    Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences 14 (4), 280-286 2023

  • Characterizing groundwater potentials in parts of the basement complex of Nigeria using GIS and remote sensing
    HO Abubakar, OO Ige, S Olatunji, KO Iheme
    Sustainable Water Resources Management 9 (2), 50 2023

  • Gravimetric detections for characterizing intrusive geometry in the Precambrian basement of northwestern Nigeria
    S Olatunji, IB Osazuwa
    Arabian Journal of Geosciences 15 (23), 1719 2022

  • HYDRO-CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY WITHIN ILORIN NW SHEET 223, SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA
    U Issa, J Ajadi, S Olatunji
    Proceedings of First International Conference of theNigerian Society of 2022

  • Geoelectrical Viability Characterization Of Existing Boreholes
    S Olatunji
    Faculty of Physical Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University 2022

  • Werner Deconvolution Technique for the Interpretation of Residual Anomalies of Igbeti Schist Belt; Implication for Marble Exploration
    S Olatunji, WA Adebisi
    Indonesian Journal on Geoscience 9 (2), 209-217 2022

  • Archaeo-Geophysical Investigation of Simulated Settlement: Case Study in a Part of Basement Complex of Nigeria
    S Olatunji, OI Lawal
    SQU Journal for Science 27 (1), 35-51 2022

  • Groundwater Potential Evaluation in Parts of Southwestern Nigeria using Dar-Zarouk Parameters
    S Olatunji, U Issa, J Ajadi
    LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies 8 (1), 38-44 2022

  • Investigation of seepage paths from dam embankments using magnetic methods: case study of Jebba earth dam, Nigeria
    S Olatunji, S Abdulfatai
    Sustainable Water Resources Management 8 (Article No. 73) 2022

  • The Geophysical Assessment of Groundwater Contaminations from Leachate Intrusion in Amoyo Dumpsite
    S Olatunji, AO Fauzan
    Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 14 (1), 81-209 2022

  • Integration of Remote Sensing and Geophysical Methods for Structural and Lithological Mapping in a Part of Precambrian Basement Rocks, Northern Nigeria
    S Olatunji
    Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 14 (1), 161-180 2022

  • Evaluation of Groundwater Level Time-Dependent Variation and Aquifer Characteristics within Sheet 223 Ilorin North-West, Southwestern Nigeria
    J Ajadi, U Issa, S Olatunji
    COOU Journal of Physical Sciences 5 (1), 180-190 2022

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Edge detection and magnetic basement depth of Danko area, northwestern Nigeria, from low-latitude aeromagnetic anomaly data
    NB Salawu, S Olatunji, LS Adebiyi, NK Olasunkanmi, SS Dada
    SN Applied Sciences 1, 1-16 2019
    Citations: 33

  • Effect of manganese additions and wear parameter on the tribological behaviour of NFGrey (8) cast iron
    JO Agunsoye, EF Ochulor, SI Talabi, S Olatunji
    Tribology in Industry 34 (4), 239 2012
    Citations: 29

  • Interpretation of high resolution aeromagnetic data of Kaoje and its environ, western part of the Zuru Schist belt, Nigeria: implication for Fe–Mn occurrence
    N Olasunkanmi, O Bamigboye, O Saminu, N Salawu, T Bamidele
    Heliyon 6 (1) 2020
    Citations: 20

  • Estimation of aquifer hydraulic characteristics from surface geoelectrical methods: case study of the Rima Basin, North Western Nigeria
    S Olatunji, A Musa
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 39, 5475-5487 2014
    Citations: 18

  • Geomagnetic modeling of potential hydrocarbon traps in the lower Niger Delta, Offshore West Africa
    I Ali, S Olatunji, LI Nwankwo, CO Akoshile, LM Johnson, F Edino
    Archives of applied science research 4 (2), 863-874 2012
    Citations: 14

  • Geophysical inversion of geologic structures of Oyo Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria from airborne magnetic data
    NB Salawu, S Olatunji, MM Orosun, TY Abdulraheem
    Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources 5, 143-157 2019
    Citations: 12

  • Seepage investigation on an existing dam using integrated geophysical methods
    NK Olasunkanmi, A Aina, S Olatunji, M Bawalla
    Journal of Environment and Earth Science 8 (5), 7 2018
    Citations: 11

  • Determination of aquifer parameters from resistivity data: A case of University of Ilorin Campus, Northcentral Nigeria
    B Onawola, S Olatunji, O Ologe, R Jimoh
    Tanzania Journal of Science 47 (1), 91-103 2021
    Citations: 10

  • Structural and Qualitative Analysis of Solid Minerals (Marble) in Selected Locations in Nigeria
    AB Alabi, S Olatunji, LI Babalola, O.A., Nwankwo, LM Johnson, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Physics 24, 68-76 2013
    Citations: 7

  • Influence of production variables on eco-friendly briquettes from coconut and Bambara nut shells
    OA Sotannde, AO Oluwadare, S Ezekiel, GT Anguruwa
    Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment 13 (4), 489-501 2017
    Citations: 6

  • Geoelectrical assessment of University of Ilorin Dam axis
    NK Olasunkanmi, S Olatunji, CO Akoshile, LI Nwankwo
    Archives of Physics Research 3 (3), 221-231 2012
    Citations: 6

  • Groundwater Potential Evaluation in Parts of Southwestern Nigeria using Dar-Zarouk Parameters
    S Olatunji, U Issa, J Ajadi
    LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies 8 (1), 38-44 2022
    Citations: 4

  • Geo-electrical delineations within Kubanni basin, north-central Nigeria
    S Olatunji, IB Osazuwa
    Arabian Journal of Geosciences 6, 4079-4089 2013
    Citations: 4

  • Investigation of seepage paths from dam embankments using magnetic methods: case study of Jebba earth dam, Nigeria
    S Olatunji, S Abdulfatai
    Sustainable Water Resources Management 8 (Article No. 73) 2022
    Citations: 3

  • Cooling effect of some materials in clay composite bricks for tropical region
    AB Alabi, OA Babalola, LI Nwankwo, S Olatunji
    FUTY Journal of the Environment 8 (1), 1-7 2014
    Citations: 3

  • Electromagnetic Characterization of the Fracture System within Older Granite of North Central Nigeria
    S Olatunji
    Science Focus 17 (2), 222-229 2012
    Citations: 3

  • AQUIFER VULNERABILITY EVALUATION IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA FROM AHP-GODT MODEL USING GEO-ELECTRICAL DERIVED PARAMETERS
    S Olatunji, AM Emiola, AW Adebisi
    Jurnal Meteorologi dan Geofisika 22 (1), 9-18 2021
    Citations: 2

  • Characterization of Petrophysical Properties of Reservoirs in Bima Formation, Northeastern Nigeria: Implication for Hydrocarbon Exploration
    GE Omolaiye, J Ajadi, S Olatunji, AY Jimoh, DEN Ubulom
    Minna Journal of Geosciences 5 (1&2), 12-32 2021
    Citations: 2

  • Coal Exploration using Electrical Resistivity Method in Some Parts of Benue Trough, Nigeria
    S Olatunji, A Jimoh
    Tanzania Journal of Science 46 (3), 859-872 2020
    Citations: 2

  • Structural, Mineralogical and Quantitative Characterizations of Compositions of Products Linked to Explosive Volcanic Eruption at Haleakala, USA
    AB Alabi, IS Akinsola, S Olatunji, C Ogunyinka, O Osanyinlusi
    Tanzania Journal of Science 46 (2), 205-215 2020
    Citations: 2

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Non-Polarizing Porous Pot Electrode for Geo-Electrical Survey (Patent number NG/P/2022/73)