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Segun I Talabi

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talabisi@ornl.gov

Bio

Dr. Talabi Segun Isaac holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and has over a decade of academic experience, rising to the position of Associate Professor. During his tenure as a lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Dr. Talabi mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, demonstrating a commitment to education and academic growth. He serves as Associate Editor for International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, Wiley and holds memberships in esteemed professional organizations such as the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE). He has over forty publications in peer-reviewed international journals, including a book chapter. His research has amassed over 900 citations. 

Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America                                                                                   

  • Associate Professor, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria                     

  • Production Supervisor, Nigerian Foundries Limited, Lagos State       

  • Teaching Assistant, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State.              

Awards

  • University of Ilorin Senate Research Grant on Production of smokeless composite briquettes as an alternative domestic energy source using biomass residues                                        

  • National Research Fund (NRF) Grant on Multi-Dimensional Assessment of Food Contamination by Grinding Disc and Remedial Approaches                                                                          

  • National Research Fund (NRF) Grant on Assessment of Indigenous Technology for Beneficiation of Zankan Lithium Ore to Battery Grade Lithium Carbonate                 

  • Training fellowship, The Sao Paulo School of Advanced Science, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil                                                                                                                                   

  • Twas-CNPq Ph.D. Fellowship Award, Italy-Brazil                                                               

  • Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Nigeria                                                        

  • Best Graduating Student, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Student (Postgraduate School, University of   Lagos, Akoka).                                                                                        

  • Teaching Assistantship Award, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka                                                                                                                        

Education

  • PhD, Materials Science and Engineering (Distinction)                                         

  • M.Sc., Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Distinction-5.00/5.00)                  

  • B.Eng., Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (CGPA 4.32/5.00)                  

  • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination                                                 

  • First School Leaving Certificate                                                                              

Professional Service

  • Associate Editor, International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, Wiley Online.

  • Guest Editor, Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, FET, University of Ilorin

  • Reviewer, Journal of Polymer Materials, Tech Science Press.

  • Reviewer, Polymers for Advanced Technologies

  • Reviewer, Materials Today Communications, Elsevier.

  • Reviewer, International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, Wiley Online.

  • Reviewer, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Elsevier.

  • Reviewer, Polymer, Elsevier.

  • Reviewer, Express Polymer Letters, Budapest University of Technology and Economics

  • Reviewer, Ceramic International, Elsevier.

  • Reviewer, Nigerian Journal of Technological Development

  • Monitoring Officer, National Examination Council, Nigeria.

Professional Affiliations

  1. Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (74758916)       

  2. National Society of Professional Engineers (300329074)                          

  3. The International Society for Environmental Information Sciences                                

  4. Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)                                 

Publications

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Other Publications

  1. Adeniran, J. A., Adebisi J. A., Talabi S. I., Yahaya T., Ahmed I. I., Mahamood R. M., Sulaiman M. K., Olatunji L. A., Odusote J. K. and Abdulkareem S. (2023). Concentrations, sources, and health risks of potentially toxic elements in milled maize. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 1-18.

  2. Ahmed I.I., Adediran A.A., Yahya R.A., Yahaya T., Talabi S.I., Adebisi J.A., Mahamood R.M., Odusote J.K., Sulaiman M.K., Olatunji L.A. and Abdulkareem S. (2023). Corrosion of food grinding discs in gastro-intestinal environment.  Heliyon, 9, e20523. 

  3. Oladele I. O., Betiku O. T., Ajileye O. J., Adediran A. A., Aladejebi O. A., Talabi S. I. (2022). Development and characterization of CaCO3-calcinated cow bone-derived CaO/P2O5 particulate hybrid reinforced polypropylene composites. Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 57(6), 1129-1141.

  4. Talabi S. I. (2022). Graphitization of lignin-modified phenolic resins: role of lignin pretreatments. Algerian Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6, 71-78. Published by the Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, Algeria.

  5. Bezerra M. C., Duarte G. A., Talabi S. I., Lucas A. A. (2022). Microstructure and properties of thermomechanically processed chitosan citrate-based materials. Carbohydrate Polymers. 278, 118984(1-9), Published by Elsevier.

  6. Oladele, I.  O., Akinwekomi, A.  D., Ibrahim, I.  O., Adegun, M.  H.  and Talabi, S.  I. (2021). Assessment of impact energy, wear behavior, thermal resistance and water absorption properties of hybrid bagasse fiber/CaCO3 reinforced polypropylene composites.  International Polymer Processing.  36(2), 205-212.  Published by De Gruyter. 

  7. Abreu, A. A., Talabi, S. I., Lucas A. A.  (2021).  Influence of nucleating agents on morphology and properties of injection-molded polypropylene.  Polymer for Advanced Technologies. 32; 2197-2206.  Published by Wiley Online Publisher. 

  8. Lopes, H.S.M., Oliveira, G.H.M., Talabi, S.I., Lucas, A.A.  (2021).  Production of Thermoplastic Starch and Poly (Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) films assisted by Solid-State Shear Pulverization.  Carbohydrate Polymers. 258, 117732(1-9), Published by Elsevier.

  9. Oliveira, G.H.M., Maia, T. H. S., Talabi, S.I., Canto, L. B., Lucas A. A. (2020). Characterization of cellulose nano/microfibril reinforced polypropylene composites processed via solid-state shear pulverization. Polymer Composites Published by Wiley Online Publisher.

  10. Talabi, S.I., Luz, A.P., Lucas, A.A. (2020). In situ graphitization role on oxidation resistance and physicomechanical properties of a resin-bonded Al2O3-MgO castable. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. Published by Wiley Online Publisher.

  11. Talabi, S.I., Luz, A.P., Pandolfelli, V.C., Lima, V.H., Botaro,V.R., Lucas, A.A. (2020). Graphitization of lignin-phenol-formaldehyde resins. Materials Research. 23(2); 1-13, Published by Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO).

  12. Oladele, I.O., Ibrahim, I.O., Akinwekomi, A., Talabi, S.I. (2019). Effect of Mercerization on the Mechanical and Thermal Response of Hybrid Bagasse Fiber/CaCO3 Reinforced Polypropylene Composites. Polymer Testing. 76, 192-1984. Published by Elsevier.

  13. Talabi, S. I., Luz, A.P., Pandolfelli, V.C., Bernardes, J.S., Lucas, A.A. (2019). Synthesis and graphitization of resole resins by ferrocene. Progress in Natural Science: Materials International. 29(1), 71-80. Published by Elsevier.

  14. Talabi, S. I., Luz, A. P., Pandolfelli, V. C., Lucas, A. A. (2018). Structural evolution during the catalytic graphitization of a thermosetting refractory binder and oxidation resistance of the derived carbons. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 212(15), 113-121. Published by Elsevier. 

  15. Talabi, S.I., Luz, A.P., Lucas, A.A., Pagliosa, C., Pandolfelli, V.C. (2018). Catalytic graphitization of novolac resin for refractory applications. Ceramics International. 44(4), 3816-3824. Published by Elsevier

  16. Olawale, O., Adediran A.A., Talabi, S.I., Nwokocha G.C., Ameh A.O. (2017). Inhibitory action of Vernonia Amygdalina extract (VAE) on the corrosion of carbon steel in acidic medium, Journal of Electrochemical Science Engineering. 7(3), 145-152. Published by Association of South-East European Electrochemists, IAPC Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.5599/jese.353

  17. Agunsoye, J.O., Talabi, S.I. (2015): Properties optimization of Hadfield austenitic manganese steel casting. Annals International Journal of Engineering. 13(4), 101-106. Published by the Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, University Politehnica of Timisoara. http://annals.fih.upt.ro/ANNALS-2015-4.html

  18. Agunsoye, J.O., Talabi, S.I., Bello, O. (2015). Wear characteristics of heat-treated Hadfield austenitic manganese steel for engineering application. Advances in Production Engineering & Management, Production Engineering Institute (PEI). 10(2), 97–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.14743/apem2015.2.195. Published by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor. 

  19. Agunsoye, J.O., Bello, S.A., Talabi, S. I., Yekini, A.A., Raheem, I.A., Oderinde, A.D., Idegbekwu T.E. (2015). Recycled Aluminium Cans/Eggshell Composites: Evaluation of Mechanical and Wear Resistance Properties. Tribology in Industry. 37(1), 107-116. Published by Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. http://www.tribology.fink.rs/journals/2015/2015-1/14.pdf 

  20. Talabi, S.I., Owolabi, O.B., Adebisi J.A., Yahaya, T. (2014). Effect of welding variables on mechanical properties of welded joint low carbon steel.  Advances in Production Engineering & Management, Production Engineering Institute (PEI). 2014, 9(4), 181-186. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor. http://dx.doi.org/10.14743/apem2014.4.186. 

  21. Agunsoye, J.O., Talabi, S.I., Bello, S.A., Awe, I.O. (2014). The Effects of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Shell) on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Recycled Waste Aluminium Can Composites. Tribology in Industry. 36(2), 155-162. Published by Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia.

  22. Agunsoye, J.O., Talabi S.I., Sanni O.S. (2012). Study of Mechanical Behaviour of Coconut Shell Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite. Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering. 11, 774-779. Published by Scientific Research Publishing Inc.

  23. Agunsoye J. O., Talabi, S.I., Obe, A. A., Adamson, I.O. (2012). Effects of Palm Kernel Shell on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Polyethylene/Palm Kernel Shell Particulate Composites. Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering. 11, 825-831. Published by Scientific Research Publishing Inc.

  24. Agunsoye, J.O., Ochulor, E.F., Talabi, S.I., Olatunji, S. (2012). Effect of Manganese Additions and Wear Parameter on the Tribological Behaviour of NFGrey (8) Cast Iron. Tribology in Industry. 34(4), 239-246. Published by Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia.

    Book Chapter

  25. Abdulkareem, S., Abdulrahim, A., Talabi, S.I. and Amuda, O. (2016): Fatigue Characteristic of Medium Carbon Steel with Different Grain Structures. In: T. Srivatsan, M. Ashraflmam and R. Srinivasan, ed., Fatigue of Materials III: Advances and Emergences in Understanding, 1st ed., 215-223. Springer International Publishing.

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