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Submitted by science on November 16, 2023
    Name:
    Mary B. OGUNDIRAN, Ph.D.
    Designation: Professor
    Faculty: Science
    Department: Chemistry
    Phone Number: +234-802-330-9861

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    Email: mb.ogundiran@mail1.ui.edu.ng

     Email Address 2: mbogundiran@gmail.com

     

    Area of Specialization:  Analytical/Environmental Chemistry

      

    1. Oladele O.L., Adesanya E.D., Arbe A., Iturrospe A., Ogundiran M. B. (2023). Mitigation
    of efflorescence, drying shrinkage, and water demand of calcined clay- based
    geopolymers with biological waste ashes as activator and hardener. Applied Clay
    Science 243: 107050.
    2. Awe Y.T., Sangodoyin A.Y., Ogundiran M.B. (2022). Assessment of organophosphate
    pesticide residues in environmental media of Araromi farm settlement, Osun State,
    Nigeria. Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology 37(4): e2022031,
    https://doi.org/10.5620/eaht.2022031.
    3. Adelodun A. A., Sangodoyin A. Y., Ogundiran M. B. (2022). Optimisation of biochar yield
    from sorted wood wastes as sustainable alternatives to burning to ash. Ecological
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    Chemistry and Engineering S 29(1): 15-26. DOI: 10.2478/eces-2022-0003.
    4. Adeniyi F.I., Ogundiran M.B., Hemalatha T., Bharatkumar B.H. (2020). Characterisation of
    raw and thermally treated Nigerian kaolinite-containing clays using instrumental
    techniques. Springer Nature Applied Science 2 (5): 1-14 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-
    020-2610-x.
    5. Adeniyi F.I., Ogundiran M.B. (2020). Synthesis of geopolymer binders and mortars from
    Ijero-Ekiti calcined clay, blast furnace slag and river sand. Earthline Journal of Chemical
    Sciences 4 (1):15-34.
    6. Ogundele D., Ogundiran M.B., Babayemi J.O., Jha M.K. (2020). Material and Substance
    Flow Analysis of used lead acid batteries in Nigeria: Implications for Recovery and
    Environmental Quality. Journal of Health and Pollution: September 2020, Vol. 10, No. 27,
    200913. https://doi.org/10.5696/2156-9614-10.27.200913
    7. Ouabo R.E., Sangodoyin A.Y., Ogundiran M.B. (2020). Assessment of ordinary kriging and
    inverse distance weighting methods for modeling chromium and cadmium soil pollution
    in E-Waste sites in Douala, Cameroon. Health and Pollution: June 2020, Vol. 10, No. 26,
    200605.https://doi.org/10.5696/2156-9614-10.26.200605
    8. Adejumo S.A., Arowo D.O., Ogundiran M.B., Srivastava P. (2020). Biochar in
    combination with compost reduced Pb uptake and enhanced the growth of maize in lead
    (Pb)-contaminated soil exposed to drought stress. Journal of Crop Science and
    Biotechnology 23(3): 273-288.
    9. Ouabo R.E., Ogundiran M.B., Sangodoyin A.Y., Babalola B.A (2019). Ecological risk and
    human health implications of heavy metals contamination of surface soil in E- Waste
    recycling sites in Douala, Cameroun. Journal of Health and Pollution 9(21):190310
    .https://doi.org/10.5696/2156-9614-9.21.190310.
    10. Ogundiran M. B., Enakerakpo I. S (2018). Metakaolin clay-derived geopolymer for
    recycling of waste cathode ray tube glass. African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry
    12(6): 42-49.
    11. Babayemi J. O., Ogundiran M.B., Weber R., Osibanjo O (2018). Initial inventory of Plastics
    imports in Nigeria as a basis for more sustainable management policies. Journal of Health
    Pollution 8 (18): 1-15.
    12. Adejumo S.A., Ogundiran M.B., Togun A.O (2018). Soil amendment with compost and
    crop growth stages influenced heavy metal uptake and distribution in maize crop
    grown on lead-acid battery waste contaminated soil. Journal of Environmental Chemical
    Engineering 6: 4809-4819.
    13. Ogundiran M.B., Mekwunyei N.S., Adejumo S.A (2018). Compost and biochar assisted
    phytoremediation potentials of Moringa oleifera for remediation of lead contaminated
    soil. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 6: 2206-2213.
    14. Ogundiran M.B., Buluku T.G., Babayemi J.O., Osibanjo O (2017). Waste rechargeable
    electric lamps: characterisation and lead recovery from their lead-acid batteries. Journal
    of Material Cycles and Waste Management 19 (1): 163-171.
    15. Babayemi J.O., Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2017). Overview of environmental hazards
    and health effects of pollution in developing countries: A Case Study of Nigeria.
    Environmental Quality Management 26 (1): 51-71.
    16. Babayemi J.O., Ogundiran, M.B., Osibanjo O (2017). Current levels and management of
    solid wastes in Nigeria. Environmental Quality Management 26 (3): 29-53.
    17. Ogundiran M.B., Sanjay K (2016). Synthesis of fly ash-calcined clay geopolymers:
    Reactivity, mechanical strength, structural and microstructural characteristics.
    Construction and Building Materials 125: 450-457.
    18. Ogundiran M.B., Nugteren H.W., Witkamp G.J (2016). Geopolymerisation of fly ashes with
    waste aluminium anodising etching solutions. Journal of Environmental Management
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    181:118-123.
    19. Ogundiran M.B., Ademola E.F., Adejumo S.A (2015). Poultry litter management in Lagos
    and effects of its soil application on the growth of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). African
    Journal of Plant Science 9(11): 427-438.
    20. Jayeoye T.J, Ogundiran M.B., Fadare D.A, Ogunjobi A.A (2015). Evaluation of
    physicochemical and biodegradability properties of selected Nigerian non-edible oilseeds
    as potential cutting fluids. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Series A:
    Physical sciences 58 (3): 122-129.
    21. Ogundiran M.B., Winjobi F.A (2015). The potential of binary blended geopolymer binder
    containing Ijero-Ekiti calcined kaolin clay and ground waste window glass. African Journal
    of Pure and Applied Chemistry 9(7): 159-166.
    22. Ojo O.I., Ogundiran M.B., Adebayo O.L (2015). Toxic and essential metals in staple foods
    commonly consumed by students in Ekiti State, South West, Nigeria. International Journal
    of Chemistry 7 (1): 155-150.
    23. Olawale M.D., Ogundiran M.B (2015). Screening Nigerian Kaolin for use as potential
    sources of geopolymer materials. American Journal of Applied Chemistry
    3(3): 134-138.
    24. Ogundiran M.B., Kumar S. (2015). Synthesis and characterisation of geopolymer from
    Nigerian Clay. Applied Clay Science 108: 173-181.
    25. Ogundiran M.B., Lawal O.O., Adejumo S.A (2015). Stabilisation of Pb in Pb smelting slag-
    contaminated soil by compost-modified biochars and their effects on maize plant growth.
    Journal of Environmental Protection 6: 771-780.
    26. Ogundiran M.B., Fasakin S.A (2015). Assessment of heavy metals and crude protein
    content of molluscs and crustaceans from two selected cities in Nigeria. African Journal of
    Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development 15 (3): 10099- 10117.
    27. Ogundiran M.B., Ikotun O.J (2014). Investigating the Suitability of Nigerian calcined kaolins
    as raw materials for geopolymer binders. Transactions of Indian Ceramics Society 73 (2):
    138-142.
    28. Ogundiran M.B., Olujobi T., Oladele O (2014). Composition and management of
    rechargeable electric torch wastes in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Material Cycles and
    Waste Management 16: 115-123.
    29. Ogundiran M.B., Oyetade O.A., Babayemi J.O., Oladele O (2014). Potential environmental
    hazards of non-rechargeable electric torch wastes in Nigeria. International Journal of
    Environment and Waste Management 13 (2):115-13
    30. Ogundiran M.B., Nugteren H.W., Witkamp G.J (2013). Immobilisation of lead smelting slag
    within spent aluminate-fly ash based geopolymers. Journal of Hazardous Materials 248-
    249: 29-36.
    31. Ogundiran, M.B., Ogundele, D.T., Afolayan P.G., Osibanjo, O (2012). Heavy metals levels
    in forage grasses, leachate and lactating cows reared around lead slag dumpsites in
    Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research 6 (3): 695-702.
    32. Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2012). Contamination and potential risk assessment of an
    abandoned auto battery waste contaminated site in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Science
    Research 11(1):6-14.
    33. Ogundiran M.B., Adeniyi S.O (2012). Determination of fat contents, iodine values, trace
    and toxic metals in commonly consumed Frozen Fish in Nigeria. American Journal of Food
    Technology 7 (1): 34-42.
    34. Adejumo S.A., Togun A.O., Adediran J.A., Ogundiran M.B (2011). Field Assessment of
    Progressive Remediation of Soil Contaminated with Lead-acid Battery Waste in Response
    to Compost Application. Pedologist 54 (3):182-193.
    35. Adejumo S.A., Togun A.O., Adediran J.A., Ogundiran M.B (2011). In-Situ Remediation of
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    Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Using Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) and
    Cassava Waste Composts. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7
    (2): 224-233.
    36. Ogundiran M.B., Babayemi J.O., Nzeribe C.G (2011). Application of waste cashew nutshell
    ash showed significant reduction in mobility of Pb and Cd in waste battery contaminated
    soil. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 12(2): 472-478.
    37. Ogundiran M.B, Babayemi O.J., Nzeribe C.G (2011). Determination of metal content and
    an assessment of potential use of waste cashew nut ash (CNAS) as a source for potash
    production. BioResources 6 (1): 529-536.
    38. Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2009). Mobility and speciation of heavy metals in soils
    impacted by hazardous waste. Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability 21(2):59-69.
    39. Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2009). Effects of phosphate chemicals treatments on auto
    battery waste contaminated soil in Nigeria. Journal of Solid Waste Technology and
    Management 35 (3):181-190.
    40. Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2008). Heavy metal concentrations in soils and accumulation
    in plants growing in a deserted slag dumpsite in Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology
    7 (17): 3053-3060.
    Published Proceedings from Scientific Conferences
    41. Ogundiran M.B., Akinola O.P (2018). Performance evaluation of metakaolin clay
    geopolymers synthesised with bamboo wood ash as an activator. In J. Provis, C. Leonelli,
    W. Kriven, A. Boccaccini, A. Van Riessen, (Eds) Proceedings of the International
    Conference on Alkali Activated Materials and Geopolymers: Versatile Materials Offering
    High Performance and Low Emissions", ECI Symposium Series. Tomar.
    http://dc.engconfintl.org/geopolymers/19. Portugal.
    42. Mekwunyei N.S., Ogundiran M.B., Adejumo S.A (2017). Utilisation of agro-waste derived
    biochars and compost as amendments for phytoremediation of lead slag- contaminated
    soil using moringa oleifera plant presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of Biochar
    Initiative of Nigeria on Biochar for climate change mitigation, crop protection and soil
    remediation for sustainable agriculture held at First bank building, Faculty of Agriculture
    and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 11-15 September 2017.
    43. Oladele O.L., Ogundiran M.B (2017). Feasibility of utilisation of mining waste, spent
    window glass and quarry sand for production of geopolymer mortars at the 3rd Faculty of
    Science International Conference on Diversification of Nigeria’s economy through Science
    held at Lakeside Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 16-19
    May 2017.
    44. Ogundiran, M.B., Kemie, E.A., Adejumo, S.A (2015). Comparison of organic chelators and
    compost assisted phyoremediation of a lead slag-contaminated soil by Sporobolus fertilis
    and Gomphrena serrate. CRC CARE 2015, 6th International Contaminated Site
    Remediation Conference: Program and Proceedings, CleanUp 2015 Conference,
    Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 September 2015.
    45. Adejumo, S.A., Morakinyo, O., Ogundiran, M.B (2015). Dissolved organic matter, chemical
    speciation and phytoavailability of lead in contaminated soil amended with composted
    and uncomposted organic manures. CRC CARE 2015, 6th International Contaminated Site
    Remediation Conference: Program and Proceedings, CleanUp 2015 Conference,
    Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 September 2015.
    46. Nugteren, W.H, Ogundiran, M.B, Witkamp, G.J. and Kreutzer M.T. (2011). Coal Fly Ash
    Activated by Sodium Aluminate Solutions as an Immobiliser for Hazardous waste:
    Proceedings of the 2011 World Coal Ash (WOCA) conference. Denver: CO.
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    47. Oketola, A.A., Ogundiran, M.B., Adefolu, O.R., Mojeed, O.A. and Itiveh, S.E. (2011).
    Medical Waste Management Practices in Nigeria, the Case of Lagos and Ibadan. In I. Zandi,
    R.L. Mersky, W.K. Shieh (Eds.) Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Solid
    Waste Technology and Management. Philadelphia. 1311-1321pp.
    48. Nugteren W.H., Ogundiran M.B, Witkamp G.J, Kreutzer M.T (2011). Coal fly ash activated
    by sodium aluminate solutions as an immobiliser for hazardous waste. Presented at 2011
    World coal ash (WOCA) conference, May 9-12, 2011, Denver, CO,
    USA.http://www.flyash.info/
    49. Adejumo S.A., Togun A.O., Adediran J.A., Ogundiran M.B (2010). Effects of compost
    application on remediation and the growth of maize planted on lead contaminated soil.
    In the Proceedings of 19th World Congress of Soil Science, Soil Solutions for a Changing
    World, 1 - 6 August 2010, Brisbane, Australia.
    Book Chapters
    50. Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2016). Assessment and remediation of heavy metals
    contaminated soils. In Onianwa P. C., Adie G. U. (Eds.), Chemical Environmental Pollution:
    A selection of Reviews and Studies. Depet Publishers, Nigeria. 57-72pp. ISBN 978-978-
    50705-2-1.
    51. Osibanjo O., Nnorom I.C., Adie G.U., Ogundiran M.B., Adeyi A.A (2016). Global
    management of electronic wastes: Challenges facing developing and economy-in-
    transition countries. In Reed M. Izatt. (Ed.), Metal Sustainability: Global Challenges,
    Consequences, and Prospects. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, United Kingdom. 52-84pp. ISBN
    9781119009146.
    52. Ogundiran M.B., Osibanjo O (2011). Evaluation of heavy metals bioaccumulation
    potentials of plants grown on waste contaminated soils. O. Akinloye. (Ed), Biotechnology:
    Trends in Advanced of life science research and development in Nigeria (pp. 172-176).
    Cuvillier Verlag Gottingen, Germany.
    Patent
    Ogundiran, M.B, Ogundele, T.D. and Jha, M.K. (2017). A process for production of nano- PbO
    from spent automobile lead-acid battery, Nigeria. OAI/PT/201710190722174-309306

    Grants and Awards

    1.    6th Edition Women for Africa Foundation Fellowship at Material Physics center (Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM) CSIC-UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain. 4 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
    2.    Royal Society of Chemistry Conference fund to attend Pan Africa Chemistry Network Congress on Riches of the natural world: Sustainable use of Africa’s natural products and materials, 2019, Ethiopia. 
    3.    Tertiary Education Trust Fund to attend International Conference on Alkali Activated Materials and Geopolymers, 2018, Portugal. 
    4.    CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers at National Metallurgical Laboratory, (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research), Jamshedpur 831007, India. 1 December 2013 to 28 February 2014.
    5.    TWAS-DFG Cooperating visits Fellowship for Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa at Institute of Soil Science and Soil Conservation, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. 20 January- 17 April 2013.
    6.    University of Ibadan Conference grant to attend the 26th International conference on The Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2011, U.S.A.
    7.    2010 Senate Research Grant of University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
    8.    Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands. November 16, 2009-May 15, 2010. Sponsored by Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), The Hague, Netherlands.
    9.    Young researcher at the 59th meeting of Nobel Laureates dedicated to Chemistry, Lindau, Lake Constance, Germany from June 28 to July 3, 2009 and at the post conference programmes sponsored by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft German (DFG) Research Foundation from July 4 to July 10, 2009.
    10.    University of Ibadan Conference grant to attend the 23rd International conference on The Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2008, U.S.A.  
    11.    ATES Prize-1990/91: Association of Teacher Education Students Executive (ATES) Prize in Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, for the Best Final Year Student.
     

    Research experience in assessment and remediation of heavy metals contaminated soils, Solid waste management, recycling and utilisation of solid wastes, Material Chemistry with current interest in production, characterisation and application of geopolymer.

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