Adedapo Adeola, PhD

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Adedapo Adeola, PhD Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Email: Adedapo.Adeola@crandallu.ca
Dr. Adedapo Adeola is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Crandall University. He has taught chemistry courses at the University of Pretoria, Adekunle Ajasin University, and York University. His research focuses on sustainable materials, advanced water treatment technologies, environmental remediation, resource recovery, and the monitoring of emerging contaminants, contributing to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, where he investigated graphene-based materials for the remediation of emerging organic pollutants. He subsequently completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Johannesburg, Concordia University, and York University. Dr. Adeola has supervised and mentored numerous students and early-career researchers and has disseminated his work through more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, books, book chapters, conference presentations, and invited lectures.
In addition to his research, Dr. Adeola serves as an Associate Editor for Applied Water Science and Chemistry Africa (Springer Nature). He is an active member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), and the International Water Association (IWA), and regularly reviews manuscripts for leading international journals. His contributions have been recognized through several distinctions, including the Wiley Top Cited Paper Award, Editor’s Choice Article Award, and the RSC Commonwealth Chemistry Best Poster Award. Through his research, mentorship, and professional service, he is committed to developing innovative solutions to global environmental challenges while training the next generation of scientists.

Education

BSc, Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
MSc, Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
PhD, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Courses Taught

  • Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
  • Directed Studies in Chemistry
  • Physics for the Life Sciences

Select Publications & Presentations

  • Adeola, A.O., Cui, M., Naccache, R. (2023) Rhodamine B Sequestration using Acid-Precipitated and Microwave-Treated Softwood Lignin: Comparative Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies. Environmental Technology and Innovations, 32, 103419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2023.103419
  • Adeola, A.O., Nsibande, S.A., Osano, A.M., Maghanga, J.K., Naudé, Y., and Forbes, P.B.C. (2022). Analysis of gaseous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon emissions from cooking devices in selected rural and urban kitchens in Bomet and Narok Counties of Kenya. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 194, 435. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10062-3
  • Adeola, A.O., Forbes, P.B.C. (2021). Influence of natural organic matter fractions on PAH sorption by stream sediments and a synthetic graphene wool adsorbent. Environmental Technology and Innovations, 21, 101202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101202
  • Adeola, A.O., Oluwajana, O.A., Akingboye, A.S., Ore, O.T., Olawade, D.B., Adewole, A.H., Ogunyele, A.C. (2021). Crude oil exploration in Africa: socio-economic implications, environmental impacts, and mitigation strategies. Environment, Systems and Decisions, 42, 26-50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10669-021-09827-x
  • Adeola, A.O., et al. (2021). Toxic metals in oil sands: Review of human health implications, environmental impact, and potential remediation using membrane-based approach. Energy, Ecology and Environment.  6, 81–91 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40974-020-00196-w
  • Ololade, I.A., Adeola, A.O., Oladoja, N.A., Nwaolisa, S.U, Ogungbe, V. (2018). Insitu modification of soil organic matter towards the adsorption and desorption of phenol and its chlorinated derivatives. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 6, 3485-3494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.05.034
A complete list of publications is available through my Google Scholar profile.

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