Reader | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology | Nigeria
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kazeem Kolapo Salam is a distinguished Nigerian academic and researcher in Chemical Engineering with extensive expertise in energy, petroleum, and process optimization. Born on January 14, 1978, in Oyo State, he obtained his B.Tech (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in 2002, followed by an M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Ibadan in 2007, and a Ph.D. in Energy and Power from Cranfield University, UK, in 2018 under the prestigious TETFUND AST&D Ph.D. sponsorship. He is a registered COREN engineer (15279) since 2008 and began his academic career as a Teaching Assistant at LAUTECH, progressing through Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Senior Lecturer, and currently serving as a Reader in Chemical Engineering since 2021. Dr. Salam has rich experience in both teaching and research, delivering courses in Transport Phenomena, Process Design, Process Optimization, Advanced Process Design, Petroleum Technology, and Separation Processes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research interests focus on energy systems, petroleum technology, adsorption and microbial desulfurization, pharmaceutical wastewater treatment, and process optimization, demonstrated through his supervision of numerous M.Tech, Ph.D., and PGD students. He has also contributed to industrial research through internships and consultancy, including quality assurance at the Nigerian Army Small Scale Drug Manufacturing Unit and postgraduate research at SPDC, Port Harcourt. Dr. Salam has provided exemplary service in academic administration, acting as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Coordinator of Industrial Training, Chair of Faculty International Conferences, and advisor to professional student chapters. His awards include the TETFUND AST&D Ph.D. sponsorship and recognition for excellence in research and mentorship. With strong interdisciplinary research skills, professional leadership, and a commitment to student development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kazeem Salam continues to advance chemical engineering education and research, making significant contributions to industry, academia, and the broader scientific community.
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Featured Publications
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Salam, K. K., Alade, A. O., Arinkoola, A. O., & Opawale, A. (2013). Improving the demulsification process of heavy crude oil emulsion through blending with diluent. Journal of Petroleum Engineering, 2013(1), 793101. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/793101 (Cited by 78)
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Oke, E. O., Adeyi, O., Okolo, B. I., Ude, C. J., Adeyi, J. A., Salam, K. K., Nwokie, U., et al. (2021). Heterogeneously catalyzed biodiesel production from Azadiricha Indica oil: Predictive modelling with uncertainty quantification, experimental optimization and techno-economic analysis. Bioresource Technology, 332, 125141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125141 (Cited by 54)
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Salam, K. K., Arinkoola, A. O., Oke, E. O., & Adeleye, J. O. (2014). Optimization of operating parameters using response surface methodology for paraffin-wax deposition in pipeline. Petroleum and Coal, 56(1), 19–28. (Cited by 42)
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Aremu, M. O., Arinkoola, A. O., Olowonyo, I. A., & Salam, K. K. (2020). Improved phenol sequestration from aqueous solution using silver nanoparticle modified Palm Kernel Shell Activated Carbon. Heliyon, 6(7), e04567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04567 (Cited by 36)
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Falode, O. A., Salam, K. K., Arinkoola, A. O., & Ajagbe, B. M. (2013). Prediction of compressive strength of oil field class G cement slurry using factorial design. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 3(4), 297–302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-013-0070-8 (Cited by 31)
