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Ayo Samuel, AFOLABI

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Houston, Texas 77083 ac00nl@r.postjobfree.com

United States of America

Summary of Qualifications

More than ten years of laboratory experience in metallurgical analyses and interpretation, materials preparation, testing, microstructures and properties.

Expertise in interpretation of test data, including basic statistical analysis

Hands-on experience in advance analytical techniques: X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive, X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Non- destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA)

Education and Professional Certification

Nanotechnology and Fuel Cell Technology 2006 ~ 2009 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Doctor of Philosophy, PhD Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 2000 ~ 2003 The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Master of Engineering (M.Eng) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 1991 ~ 1997 The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Advanced course in conducting outcomes – based assessment in higher education and open and distance learning, NQF level 7, credits 10, Distinction. Centre for community training and development, University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa 2010. Texas teachers’ alternative certification in progress 2017 Training and Workshop

Training on Laboratory Safety and Chemical Grades by Merck Chemicals (Pty) Ltd. 25th May 2006, Johannesburg South Africa.

Training on Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations by Butterworths Occupational Health and Safety Services. 19th June 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa. Training on Emergency and First Aid by Institute of Emergency First Aiders. 21st July 2006. Johannesburg, South Africa.

Training on Basic Fire Awareness by Butterworths Occupational Health and Safety Services. 26th July 2006. Johannesburg South Africa. Training Summit on Technology for Teaching and Learning organized by KBTS International, 14th – 15th August 2014 at Protea Balalaika Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Training Summit on Modelling and Optimization of milling circuits organized by Shakti Training and Events, 18th – 19th September 2014 at Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Professional Experience

1. Research and Development – Materials and Corrosion Engineer 2015 ~ 2017 Botswana Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources on NSC 2 Water transfer scheme under Botswana International University of Science and Technology Performed forensic investigation of failed various types of pipelines which entails collection of sample receipts and operational details, examination of sample cross-sections and a range of analytical techniques to evaluate structural integrity. Provided applied materials and corrosion research experiments a research program related to oil and gas environment transmission pipelines and facilities. Investigated and analyzed corrosion behaviour of these materials observed under these simulated environments oil and gas in the presence of water transmission pipeline. Recommended the best material based on the performance evaluation of the selected materials subjected to the same simulated corrosion media of oil and gas environment, with regards to cost and structural integrity.

Worked independently but within a team environment; responsible for self-directing and managing own project from inception to end, ensuring the accuracy of results in all project allocated.

Development of various research proposals, presenting them for various funding bodies for possible execution.

Update, inform and clarify project outcomes, deliverables, potential problems and estimate environmental impact.

Total estimated cost of project is about USD400,000.00 2. Research and Development – Operation Supervisor 2010 ~ 2014 University of South Africa Johannesburg South Africa as a Research leader in nanotechnology and fuel cell technology flagship Supervised projects on synthesis and characterisation of different carbon nanomaterials using chemical vapour deposition method.

Application of carbon nanomaterials for the design and development of proton exchange fuel cell electrocatalytic electrodes

Supervised various projects in the areas of corrosion and electrochemistry, materials selection, properties and evaluation.

Application of knowledge of basic engineering principles and corrosion theories to execute projects and complete various aspects on projects

Conducted materials defect and fitness for purpose assessments to evaluate tensile fracture, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), fatigue corrosion and deformation Performed risk assessments to determine susceptibility of materials and pipelines to various risks and evaluated potential impacts

Supervising projects on foundry with identification and sorting of scrap metals based on their properties.

Directed grading of scrap metals coming into the facility and negotiated cost with customers

Development of various research proposals, presenting them for various funding bodies for possible execution.

Organizing industrial trip for both staff and students by liaising with relevant companies and industries

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Total estimated cost of project is about USD150,000.00 3. Research and Development – Nanotechnology/Fuel Cell 2006 ~ 2009 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Carrying out research in the laboratories on various syntheses methods of carbon nanomaterials, purification and characterisation for subsequent application in energy development.

Consistently worked on chemical vapour deposition equipment for the synthesis of carbon nanomaterials and optimization of this equipment. Preparation of the electrocatalytic electrodes for fabrication of proton electrode membrane assembly for fuel cell.

Designing and testing of a laboratory proton electrode membrane fuel cell using the prepared catalyst electrodes with hydrogen and oxygen as fuels. Submitting weekly reports of all experimental activities to the leading supervisor of the nanotechnology team.

Supervision and evaluation of the laboratory experiments of the undergraduate students and assisting them in the use of several pieces of analytical equipment. Training on the operation of characterisation equipment such as transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD). Total estimated cost of project is about USD100,000.00 4. Research and Development – Materials Engineer 2000 ~ 2005 The Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria Coordinated heat treatment, powder coating and anodizing of extruded aluminium products

Carried out elemental analysis of aluminium metal scrap before procurement and during smelting

Carrying out corrosion experiments, materials preparation, analysis and characterisation. Preparing production and other reports for review by senior management Overseeing the safety of the quarrying operation

Resolving work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity Hiring personnel and overseeing training needs of staff Evaluating efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment necessary Establishing methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and co-ordinate activities

Organizing industrial trip for both staff and students by liaising with relevant companies and industries

Training workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies Recommend operational changes to management when necessary to ensure that production quotas and procedure are met

Development of various research proposals, presenting them for various funding bodies for possible execution.

Writing, submitting and presentation of periodic progress reports to the funding bodies for approval

Total estimated cost of project is about USD10,000.00 Page 4 of 4

Summary of Academic and Technical Publications

70 peer–reviewed articles published in Journals

63 articles published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings

8 articles published in various book chapters

14 technical research reports

Patent published in South Africa, USA, EP, CN, IN and AU

South Africa National Research Foundation (NRF) rating: Category Y, Subcategory Y2

Post graduate supervision = 12 Masters and 3 PhD students

Honours students supervision = More than 70 students

Professional memberships = 11 International members

Reviewers/Consulting editor = 21 International journals Active Research Areas

Nanotechnology, Fuel cell, Carbon nanomaterials, Materials characterisation, Corrosion and electrochemistry, Extractive metallurgy, Mineral processing and Physical metallurgy.

Taught many materials related modules/courses across four top Universities in Africa, as a full/part time lecturers and/or Professors.

Have supervised and examined more than 80 undergraduate projects across four Universities with many of the projects industrial based intricate problems. Skills

Strong managerial, administrative, coordination and organization skills

Advanced skills in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Self-confidence, creativity, dedication and logical thinking

Excellent technical knowledge and numerical competence

Excellent writing, editing and communication skills

Strong interpersonal relations and team spirit

Hardworking and good problem solving skills

High level of attention to details

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