Oladoyin Kolawole
Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
233 Colton Hall (COLT)
About Me
Dr. Oladoyin Kolawole is an Assistant Professor of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and also the Faculty Coordinator for the Geosystems Minor program at NJIT. He is the director of the Geomechanics for Geo-Engineering and Sustainability (GGES) Lab. Prior to joining NJIT, Dr. Kolawole was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas Tech University, before later working as a Visiting Assistant Professor (Faculty Fellow) at Hope College, Michigan. He pioneered the “biogeomechanics” concept, which studies the mechanical response of rocks due to biologically induced reactions. His interest is to fundamentally understand and predict the multiscale deformation behavior and physical attributes of porous media triggered by natural or engineered actions across scales (nano, micro, meso, and macro scales) and time. Additionally, He studies how porous media deform and respond mechanically to biologically induced processes, applying the findings to mitigate failure, post-hazard remediation, and material property enhancement. Dr. Kolawole is a recipient of the 2022 Future Leader Award and the 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). He is a member of the Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering (COGGE) at the U.S. National Academies.
Education
Ph.D.
; Texas Tech University
; Petroleum Engineering - Geomechanics
; 2021
M.S. ; University of Miskolc ; Petroleum Engineering ; 2018
B.S. ; Rivers State University ; Petroleum Engineering ; 2012
M.S. ; University of Miskolc ; Petroleum Engineering ; 2018
B.S. ; Rivers State University ; Petroleum Engineering ; 2012
Awards & Honors
2025 Nexus Excellence in Graduate Instruction Award, New Jersey Institute of Technology
2022 Future Leader Award, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
2020 Distinguished Service Award, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Website
2025 Fall Courses
CE 491 - RESEARCH EXPER-CIVIL ENGR
CE 700B - MASTERS PROJECT
CE 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
CE 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
CE 790A - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 701C - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 490 - CIVIL ENGR PROJECTS
CE 727 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH III
CE 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 645 - ROCK MECHANICS
CE 700B - MASTERS PROJECT
CE 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
CE 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
CE 790A - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
CE 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 701C - MASTER'S THESIS
CE 490 - CIVIL ENGR PROJECTS
CE 727 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH III
CE 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 645 - ROCK MECHANICS
Teaching Interests
Rock Mechanics
Applied Engineering Geology
Deep Underground Engineering
Energy Geotechnics and Sustainability
Applied Engineering Geology
Deep Underground Engineering
Energy Geotechnics and Sustainability
Past Courses
CE 644: APPLIED ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
CE 645: ROCK MECHANICS
CE 662: DEEP UNDERGROUND ENGINEERING AND RESOURCES
CE 702: ST: ENERGY FROM UNDERGROUND RESOURCES
CE 791: GRADUATE SEMINAR
CE 645: ROCK MECHANICS
CE 662: DEEP UNDERGROUND ENGINEERING AND RESOURCES
CE 702: ST: ENERGY FROM UNDERGROUND RESOURCES
CE 791: GRADUATE SEMINAR
Research Interests
Dr. Kolawole’s Geomechanics for Geo-Engineering and Sustainability (GGES) Lab works at the intersection of mechanics, porous media, and engineered systems in the areas of:
- Mechanics of Porous Media and Coupled Processes
- Natural and Built Infrastructure
- Energy Systems and Resources
For more information, visit: https://www.gges-lab.com
- Mechanics of Porous Media and Coupled Processes
- Natural and Built Infrastructure
- Energy Systems and Resources
For more information, visit: https://www.gges-lab.com
Journal Article
Oladoyin Kolawole, M. C. Ngoma, O. Olorode.
2025. "Experimental and Computational Insights into the Nanomechanical Characterization of Ultramafic Rocks for Geologic Hydrogen Production and Storage."
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering , pp. 1-18.
M. C. Ngoma, Oladoyin Kolawole, M. Zaker Esteghamati. 2025. "Insights into susceptibility of underground infrastructure to geohazards due to subsurface urban heat Island." Sustainable Cities and Society , vol. 125 , pp. 106332.
P. Khadka, Oladoyin Kolawole, A. C. Amenuvor, M. L. Ankah. 2025. "Coupled effects of earthquake and rainfall on landslide susceptibility in non-tropical coastal areas: assessing governing mechanisms and innovative slope protection strategy." Discover Civil Engineering , vol. 2 , no. 1 .
F. Oppong, M. M. Hasan, Oladoyin Kolawole, Matthew P. Adams. 2025. "Influence of permeability and strength of bentonite-based and low-carbon-based grouts on long-term wellbore integrity and sealing." Progress in Engineering Science , vol. 2 , no. 2 , pp. 100068.
S. I. Eyitayo, M. C. Watson, I. Ispas, Oladoyin Kolawole. 2025. "Geochemical interactions of supercritical CO2-brine-rock under varying injection strategies: implications for mechanical integrity in aquifers." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering , vol. 140 , no. 205660 .
M. C. Ngoma, Oladoyin Kolawole, M. Zaker Esteghamati. 2025. "Insights into susceptibility of underground infrastructure to geohazards due to subsurface urban heat Island." Sustainable Cities and Society , vol. 125 , pp. 106332.
P. Khadka, Oladoyin Kolawole, A. C. Amenuvor, M. L. Ankah. 2025. "Coupled effects of earthquake and rainfall on landslide susceptibility in non-tropical coastal areas: assessing governing mechanisms and innovative slope protection strategy." Discover Civil Engineering , vol. 2 , no. 1 .
F. Oppong, M. M. Hasan, Oladoyin Kolawole, Matthew P. Adams. 2025. "Influence of permeability and strength of bentonite-based and low-carbon-based grouts on long-term wellbore integrity and sealing." Progress in Engineering Science , vol. 2 , no. 2 , pp. 100068.
S. I. Eyitayo, M. C. Watson, I. Ispas, Oladoyin Kolawole. 2025. "Geochemical interactions of supercritical CO2-brine-rock under varying injection strategies: implications for mechanical integrity in aquifers." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering , vol. 140 , no. 205660 .
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Chapter
M. M. Hasan, F. Oppong, Matthew P. Adams, Oladoyin Kolawole.
"Evaluation of Engineering Properties of Portland Limestone Cement-Based Systems and Their Application for Underground Infrastructure."
In M.S. Beauregard, A.S. Budge , eds.,
"Geotechnical Frontiers 2025: Geotechnical Infrastructure,"
pp. 363-371. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025.
M. C. Ngoma, Oladoyin Kolawole. "Experimental Study of the Impact of Porosity on Bio-Induced Cementation in Clay-rich and Dolomite-rich Rocks Using MICP." In M.S. Beauregard, A.S. Budge , eds., "Geotechnical Frontiers 2025: Soil Characterization and Improvement," pp. 155-162. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025.
P. Khadka, Oladoyin Kolawole, A. C. Amenuvor, M. L. Ankah. "Numerical Modeling of Contributing Factors to Rainfall-Induced Slope Failure: New Jersey Case Study." In M.S. Beauregard, A.S. Budge , eds., "Geotechnical Frontiers 2025: Foundations, Retaining Structures, and Geosynthetics," pp. 200-209. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025.
O Ozotta, Oladoyin Kolawole. "Nanoscale investigation of CO2-induced geomechanical alterations in shale reservoirs." "SEG Global Meeting Abstracts," pp. 306-310. Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 2024.
S. Rehmatullah, Oladoyin Kolawole, V. Shah. "Investigating the Influence of Water Salinity Concentrations on Thermal Conductivity of Soils for Buried Infrastructure Systems Reliant on Heat Transfer." In T.M. Evans, N. Stark, S. Chang , eds., "Geo-Congress 2024: Soil Improvement, Sustainability, Geoenvironmental, and Cold Regions Engineering," pp. 582 - 590. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024.
Oladoyin Kolawole, Rayan Hassane Assaad, M C Ngoma, O Ozotta. "An Artificial Neural Network Model for Predicting Microbial-Induced Alteration of Rock Strength." In E. Rathje, B.M. Montoya, & M.H. Wayne , eds., "GSP 340 - Geotechnical Characterization," pp. 243 - 251. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023.
M. C. Ngoma, Oladoyin Kolawole. "Experimental Study of the Impact of Porosity on Bio-Induced Cementation in Clay-rich and Dolomite-rich Rocks Using MICP." In M.S. Beauregard, A.S. Budge , eds., "Geotechnical Frontiers 2025: Soil Characterization and Improvement," pp. 155-162. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025.
P. Khadka, Oladoyin Kolawole, A. C. Amenuvor, M. L. Ankah. "Numerical Modeling of Contributing Factors to Rainfall-Induced Slope Failure: New Jersey Case Study." In M.S. Beauregard, A.S. Budge , eds., "Geotechnical Frontiers 2025: Foundations, Retaining Structures, and Geosynthetics," pp. 200-209. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025.
O Ozotta, Oladoyin Kolawole. "Nanoscale investigation of CO2-induced geomechanical alterations in shale reservoirs." "SEG Global Meeting Abstracts," pp. 306-310. Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 2024.
S. Rehmatullah, Oladoyin Kolawole, V. Shah. "Investigating the Influence of Water Salinity Concentrations on Thermal Conductivity of Soils for Buried Infrastructure Systems Reliant on Heat Transfer." In T.M. Evans, N. Stark, S. Chang , eds., "Geo-Congress 2024: Soil Improvement, Sustainability, Geoenvironmental, and Cold Regions Engineering," pp. 582 - 590. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024.
Oladoyin Kolawole, Rayan Hassane Assaad, M C Ngoma, O Ozotta. "An Artificial Neural Network Model for Predicting Microbial-Induced Alteration of Rock Strength." In E. Rathje, B.M. Montoya, & M.H. Wayne , eds., "GSP 340 - Geotechnical Characterization," pp. 243 - 251. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2023.
Conference Paper
"Experimental Study of the Effect of Porosity on EICP Biomineralization in Dolostone and Shales Under Uniaxial Compressive Stress Condition"
58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2024.
"Investigation of the Failure Mechanisms for Inducing Rock Slope Hazard in New Jersey, United States"
58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2024.
"Rock Mechanical Characterization of Epoxy-Based Grouted Sandstone"
58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2024.
"Impact of Geomechanics on the Development of Hydrothermal Fluid Pathways in Enhanced Geothermal Systems: A Review"
57th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2023.
"Sub-Core Scale Characterization of Microbial Invasion Impact in Carbonates: Implications for Mechanical Alteration"
57th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2023.
58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2024.
"Investigation of the Failure Mechanisms for Inducing Rock Slope Hazard in New Jersey, United States"
58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2024.
"Rock Mechanical Characterization of Epoxy-Based Grouted Sandstone"
58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2024.
"Impact of Geomechanics on the Development of Hydrothermal Fluid Pathways in Enhanced Geothermal Systems: A Review"
57th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2023.
"Sub-Core Scale Characterization of Microbial Invasion Impact in Carbonates: Implications for Mechanical Alteration"
57th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, June, 2023.
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Conference Proceeding
"Assessing the Effect of Thermal Maturation on the Mechanical Properties of Organic Matter in Bakken Shale Using Atomic Force Microscopy"
AGU Fall Meeting, December, 2021.
"Characterization of the Elastic Properties of Bakken Shales Using Nanoindentation and Homogenization Methods"
AGU Fall Meeting 2021, December, 2021.
"Compensation Effect in Source Rock Kinetics: Influence of Bitumen Formation"
Geological Society of America, October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2021.
"Effect of Biogeomechanical Altered Properties on Geologic Carbon Storage in Unconventional Reservoirs"
AGU 2020 Fall Meeting, December, 2020.
"Impact of Maturation Processes on Organic Matter in Shales: Implication for Geologic Carbon Sequestration"
Geological Society of America, October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2020.
"Optimization of Hydraulic Fracturing Design in Unconventional Formations: Impact of Treatment Parameters"
SPE, October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2019.
AGU Fall Meeting, December, 2021.
"Characterization of the Elastic Properties of Bakken Shales Using Nanoindentation and Homogenization Methods"
AGU Fall Meeting 2021, December, 2021.
"Compensation Effect in Source Rock Kinetics: Influence of Bitumen Formation"
Geological Society of America, October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2021.
"Effect of Biogeomechanical Altered Properties on Geologic Carbon Storage in Unconventional Reservoirs"
AGU 2020 Fall Meeting, December, 2020.
"Impact of Maturation Processes on Organic Matter in Shales: Implication for Geologic Carbon Sequestration"
Geological Society of America, October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2020.
"Optimization of Hydraulic Fracturing Design in Unconventional Formations: Impact of Treatment Parameters"
SPE, October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2019.