Research and expertise

My research focuses on the thermochemical conversion of biogenic waste to recover energy.

Current research activity 

Hydrothermal carbonisation of mixed agri-food waste for enhanced bioenergy application.

Recent publications

Kassim, F. O., Thomas, C. L. P. and Afolabi, O. O. D. (2022) ‘Integrated conversion technologies for sustainable agri-food waste valorization: A critical review’, Biomass and Bioenergy. Pergamon, 156, p. 106314. doi: 10.1016/J.BIOMBIOE.2021.106314.

All publications

Profile

I obtained a First-Class (Hons.) B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria. I completed my MSc with distinction in Advanced Chemical Engineering at Cranfield University, UK. I am currently a PhD student in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, at Loughborough University. During my research career, I have worked on exciting projects covering different thermochemical and carbon capture technologies.

Professional affiliations

  • Associate member, Institute of Chemical Engineering, UK 

Awards

  • Dr Xu Tang Prize for overall best student: Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc, 2020
  • Doctoral Research Studentship, Loughborough University, UK, 2019
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, UK 2018
  • Best graduating student: Department of Chemical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria