Adebayo Surajudeen ADEKUNLE, is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin with wealth of experience in teaching, research, and administration. He is the current head of Department, he has served as Level Advisers and Post graduate Coordinator among others. His areas of research interest covers Production/Manufacturing Technology, Heat treatment of Engineering Materials, Waste recycling and Product development. He has made significant research contributions in reputable outlets covering journals and edited conference proceedings. He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMECHE) and a registered engineer under the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).