Editorial Board

Meet the editors and scholars responsible for the academic quality and editorial direction of OJOSTAM journal.

Mabel Eruore Adeosun, PhD

Editor-in-Chief

Osun State Colege of Technology, Esa-Oke

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Dr. Mabel Eruore Adeosun is a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Director of Research, Publications and Innovation at Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, Nigeria. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan, where she specialised in stochastic processes and financial mathematics. Her research integrates advanced mathematical modelling, stochastic differential equations, jump-diffusion processes, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and mathematical epidemiology to address complex challenges in finance, public health, and socio-economic systems.
Dr. Adeosun has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals, including Scientific African, with research spanning stock market dynamics, exchange rate forecasting, infectious disease modelling, and AI-driven decision-support systems. Her recent work focuses on developing hybrid mathematical-AI frameworks that combine stochastic modelling, uncertainty quantification, jump processes, and deep learning to enhance forecasting accuracy and support evidence-based decision-making in emerging economies.
She has secured several competitive research grants, including TETFund Academic Staff Training and Development awards and Institution-Based Research Grants, and undertook a TETFund-sponsored research benchwork at the Institute of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. She serves as the Chief Editor of the OSCOTECH Journal of Science, Technology and Management (OJOSTAM) and reviews manuscripts for several international journals.

BANKOLE, Philip Ajibola , PhD

Editorial Board Member

Department of Mathematics Education, College of Science Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin Lagos

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Dr Bankole is a lecturer at the Department of Mathematics Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin. He holds Bachelor (B.Sc. Hons) of Mathematics degree, Master (M.Sc.) of Mathematics degree, and PhD degree in Mathematics from University of Ibadan, Nigeria. His research specializes in financial mathematics, combining applied mathematics, probability theory, stochastic analysis, and functional analytic methods for financial modelling. He is committed to bridging theoretical mathematics and practical applications, with publications in both international and national journals. Dr. Bankole collaborates with researchers globally and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals, earning recognition for his excellence in peer review. He is a member of several professional societies, including the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigerian Mathematical Society (NMS), Pan-African Quantitative Finance Group (PAQFRG), Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners (ACSP), Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), and International Association of Engineers (IAENG).

Dr. Ayodeji Abolade Adebesin

Editorial Board Member

Science Laboratory Technology Department, Federal Polytechnic, Ede

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Dr. Ayodeji Abolade Adebesin is a distinguished Nigerian microbiologist, academic, and higher education administrator with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, institutional leadership, and quality assurance. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Microbiology from the University of Ibadan. He is currently a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Nigeria.

Dr. Adebesin's research focuses on food and environmental microbiology, postharvest pathology, biological control of plant diseases, food safety, and applied microbiology. His pioneering work on the biological control of postharvest diseases of banana and plantain using Trichoderma species has contributed significantly to sustainable agricultural biotechnology. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and textbooks, and has presented his research at both national and international scientific conferences, including the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) Congresses in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scotland.

A member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the Mycological Society of Nigeria, the Nigerian Phytopathological Society, the Federation of European Microbiological Societies, and the Society for Applied Microbiology, Dr. Adebesin has served in numerous academic leadership roles, including Dean, Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, and Chairman of several institutional committees. He has also served as an external examiner, accreditation resource person, journal reviewer, and assessor for academic promotions across Nigerian tertiary institutions.

His current research explores the application of Trichoderma species as environmentally friendly bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers for sustainable crop production. His scholarly interests continue to advance food safety, microbial biotechnology, agricultural sustainability, and quality assurance in higher education.

Dr. Ben Festus

Editorial Board Member

Directorate of Research and Development, Federal Polytechnic, Ede

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Dr. Ben Festus is a researcher, innovator, and technology development expert with a PhD in Physics (Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He is the Director of Research and Development at the Federal Polytechnic Ede and holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Centre for Nanoengineering and Advanced Materials, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dr. Farombi Abolaji Grace

Editorial Board Member

Science Laboratory Technology, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State

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Dr. Farombi A.G is a Chief lecturer SLT department. She holds a BSc. Chemistry and MSc. In Environmental Chemistry, both from Delta State University, Abraka and aPhD in Analytical Chemistry from LAUTECH Ogbomoso. Her research interest includes: Environmental Science, Water Quality Management, Phytochemical screening and product formulation. She has published five standard textbooks, thirty- four articles in peer reviewed reputable journals and presented thirty eight papers at both national and international conferences. Dr. Farombi has supervised several ND and HND research projects. She is a registered member of Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigerian (ICCON), Science Association of Nigeria (SAN).

Dr. Tayo Ogundunmade

Editorial Board Member

Statistics Department, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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A brief research biography : Tayo Peter Ogundunmade is a Lecturer in the Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, where he has steadily advanced from Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer II.

His research focuses on Bayesian statistics, econometrics, and machine learning applications, with contributions spanning economic growth modeling, energy forecasting, health data analysis, and predictive modeling of terrorism and crime. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, including works on Bayesian neural networks, stock price forecasting, diabetes prediction using machine learning, and exchange rate forecasting in post-subsidy Nigeria.

Dr. Ogundunmade is also the author of NLP and Text Mining Applications in R (2024), reflecting his interest in computational statistics and data science. His scholarship demonstrates a commitment to applying advanced statistical methods to real-world challenges in economics, public health, energy, and security.

Beyond research, he has supervised undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, and actively contributes to departmental administration and interdisciplinary collaborations. He is a member of the International Association of Statistical Computing (IASC), the Royal Statistical Society of Nigeria, and Black in AI, underscoring his engagement with both local and global research communities.

Mrs Aminat Obakhume Abdul-Salaam

Editorial Board Member

Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

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Mrs Aminat Obakhume Abdul-Salaam is a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and the current Director of ICT at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Nigeria. She holds Master’s degrees in Computer and Systems Science from Stockholm University and Information Technology from National Open University of Nigeria, alongside qualifications in Computer Science and Education.
Her research interests focus on educational technology, inclusive education, artificial intelligence, accessibility, e-learning, computational thinking, and ICT integration in teaching and learning. She has conducted extensive research on technology-enhanced learning, assistive technologies for persons with disabilities, augmented reality, distance learning systems, and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) for education.
Mrs Abdul-Salaam has published widely in reputable journals, conference proceedings, and edited books, with contributions spanning ICT in education, STEM accessibility for visually impaired learners, digital inclusion, wireless security, and emerging technologies in education. She has also presented scholarly papers at numerous national and international conferences across Nigeria, Ghana, France, the United States, and other academic platforms.
In addition to her teaching and research activities, she has held several academic and administrative leadership positions, including Deputy Director of ICT, Head of the Department of Computer Science, Sub-Dean of the School of Secondary Education (Science Programmes), and Director of ICT. She is an active member of professional bodies such as the Nigeria Computer Society, Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), IEEE Computer Society and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
Her more recent proposals and presentations show a forward-looking focus on emerging technologies, including the development of a mobile augmented reality (AR) learning environment to teach computational thinking to special education pre-service teachers, and the use of AR for students with learning disabilities. Mrs Abdul-Salaam has also contributed to the development of practical assistive tools, such as a Blind Campus Navigation System and equation conversion software for visually impaired students.

Dr. Engr. Lateef Idris A.

Editorial Board Member

Osun State Colege of Technology, Esa-Oke

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Engr. Dr. Lateef’s research focuses on developing cost-effective and environmentally sustainable engineering solutions for global/local industries and rural communities. His research interest is in the following: Renewable energy systems; Alternative fuels; Thermofluids; Automotive engineering; Agricultural machinery design; Sustainable manufacturing systems, and Rural technology development. He has led and participated in several innovative projects including the design of a mobile solar photovoltaic-powered refrigerator for rural applications, development of a solar-powered non-edible oil extraction machine, assessment of cashew nut ethyl ester stove technology, and fabrication of agricultural processing equipment such as plantain slicing, locust bean dehulling, and groundnut roasting machines. His scholarly works have significantly contributed to renewable energy utilization, biomass conversion, internal combustion engine performance optimization, material engineering, and agro-processing mechanization.

He has authored and co-authored over twenty-five scholarly publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings, including studies on cashew nut shell oil extraction for alternative fuel applications, global solar radiation prediction models, bio-cutting fluids for green machining operations, heat treatment of aluminum alloys, refrigeration systems, and sustainable engineering development. Dr. Lateef has also authored academic textbooks in fluid mechanics and automotive engineering. He has served as Head of Department, project coordinator, external examiner to Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti and Federal Polytechnic Ede, and has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences. His current research continues to advance sustainable engineering innovations aimed at promoting industrial growth, energy security, and rural development in Nigeria.

Dr. Olufemi Ayodeji Odeniyi

Editorial Board Member

Osun State Colege of Technology, Esa-Oke

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Dr. Olufemi Ayodeji Odeniyi is a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Technology at Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), with over two decades of teaching, research, and academic leadership experience in tertiary education.

His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, soft computing, optimisation and scheduling, biometrics, cybersecurity, information systems, machine learning, cloud computing, and educational technologies. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and academic textbooks, with research addressing intelligent computing solutions for healthcare, cybersecurity, e-learning, transportation, and public-sector information systems.

Dr. Odeniyi has successfully secured multiple TETFund Institutional-Based Research grants, serves as an international reviewer for reputable journals and conferences, and is a member of professional bodies including the IEEE Computer Society, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), and the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN). He is actively involved in postgraduate research supervision, curriculum development, accreditation exercises, and international collaborations aimed at advancing digital innovation, technical and vocational education, and sustainable technological development.