Oladoyin Kolawole
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 New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He is the founding 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 Faculty Fellow (Visiting Faculty) at Hope College, Michigan. He pioneered the “biogeomechanics” concept, which studies the mechanical response of rocks due to biological-induced processes. His interest is in experimental and computational studies to fundamentally understand and predict the multiscale deformation and fracture behavior of porous materials (rocks and soils) to address problems related to natural and built infrastructure, geosystems, and energy. Additionally, He studies distinct mechanical responses due to geomaterial interactions with biological-induced and bio-mediated processes and their applications in mitigating geohazards and climate change. Dr. Kolawole is a recipient of the Future Leader Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). He currently serves on the Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering at the U.S. National Academies. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed journals and conference papers on geomechanics and geotechnical engineering.
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
2022 Future Leader Award, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
2020 Distinguished Service Award, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
2020 Distinguished Service Award, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Website
2024 Spring Courses
CE 491 - RESEARCH EXPER-CIVIL ENGR
CE 700B - MASTERS PROJECT
CE 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
CE 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
CE 490 - CIVIL ENGR PROJECTS
CE 645 - ROCK MECHANICS
CE 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CE 700B - MASTERS PROJECT
CE 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
CE 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
CE 490 - CIVIL ENGR PROJECTS
CE 645 - ROCK MECHANICS
CE 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
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 702: ST: ENERGY FROM UNDERGROUND RESOURCES
CE 791: GRADUATE SEMINAR
CE 645: ROCK MECHANICS
CE 702: ST: ENERGY FROM UNDERGROUND RESOURCES
CE 791: GRADUATE SEMINAR
Research Interests
Dr. Kolawole’s research aims to develop a fundamental understanding and predict the multiscale deformation and fracture behavior of porous materials (rocks and soils) to address problems related to geosystems and civil infrastructure. Additionally, He couples thermo-hydro-chemo-mechanical (THCM) processes in geomaterials with applications to geo-energy and geohazard mitigation. He also studies mechanical responses due to geomaterial interactions with biological-induced and bio-mediated processes and their applications to geosystems and climate change mitigation.
His research is broadly focused on:
* Fundamental Geomechanics and Geomaterial Studies
* Resiliency of Natural and Built Infrastructure
* Energy Geotechnics and Sustainability
Check out Dr. Kolawole’s Geomechanics for Geo-Engineering and Sustainability (GGES) Lab Group website to see how he is working at the intersection of geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, and geo-engineering: https://www.gges-lab.com
His research is broadly focused on:
* Fundamental Geomechanics and Geomaterial Studies
* Resiliency of Natural and Built Infrastructure
* Energy Geotechnics and Sustainability
Check out Dr. Kolawole’s Geomechanics for Geo-Engineering and Sustainability (GGES) Lab Group website to see how he is working at the intersection of geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, and geo-engineering: https://www.gges-lab.com
Journal Article
Anya, A, & Emadi, H, & Watson, M, & Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Altawati, F (2023). An Investigation of Fatigue Response of Well Cement under Cyclic Loading and Impact on Zonal Isolation Performance. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 230(212172), 1-12.
Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & Adams, Matthew P., & Ngoma, M C, & Anya, A, & Assaf, G (2023). Coupled Experimental Assessment and Machine Learning Prediction of Mechanical Integrity of MICP and Cement Paste as Underground Plugging Materials. Biogeotechnics, 1(2), 1-9.
Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan (2023). Modeling and Prediction of Temporal Biogeomechanical Properties Using Novel Machine Learning Approach. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56(8), 5635 - 5655.
Oppong, F, & Yao, N, & Zhang, W, & Liu, Y, & Kolawole, Oladoyin (2023). Tentative Application of Expansive Cementitious Materials in Grouting - A Systematic Review. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18(e02113), 1-23.
Eyitayo, S I, & Lawal, K A, & Watson, M C, & Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Abdullahi , I, & Yadua, A U, & Okoh, O M, & Matemilola, S, & Alabi, T (2023). Coupled Tripartite Investigation of Breaker Fluid Invasion and Impact on Hydrocarbon Recovery in Sandstone Reservoirs. Petroleum Research, 8(3),
Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & Adams, Matthew P., & Ngoma, M C, & Anya, A, & Assaf, G (2023). Coupled Experimental Assessment and Machine Learning Prediction of Mechanical Integrity of MICP and Cement Paste as Underground Plugging Materials. Biogeotechnics, 1(2), 1-9.
Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan (2023). Modeling and Prediction of Temporal Biogeomechanical Properties Using Novel Machine Learning Approach. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56(8), 5635 - 5655.
Oppong, F, & Yao, N, & Zhang, W, & Liu, Y, & Kolawole, Oladoyin (2023). Tentative Application of Expansive Cementitious Materials in Grouting - A Systematic Review. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18(e02113), 1-23.
Eyitayo, S I, & Lawal, K A, & Watson, M C, & Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Abdullahi , I, & Yadua, A U, & Okoh, O M, & Matemilola, S, & Alabi, T (2023). Coupled Tripartite Investigation of Breaker Fluid Invasion and Impact on Hydrocarbon Recovery in Sandstone Reservoirs. Petroleum Research, 8(3),
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Chapter
Kolawole, Oladoyin, & Hassane Assaad, Rayan, & Ngoma, M C, & Ozotta, O (2023). An Artificial Neural Network Model for Predicting Microbial-Induced Alteration of Rock Strength, E. Rathje, B.M. Montoya, & M.H. Wayne (Eds.), American Society of Civil Engineers. (pp. 243 - 251). American Society of Civil Engineers
Conference Paper
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
A Non-Conventional Well Technology Approach to Improve Hydrocarbon Recovery from a Mature Field: Brown Field Case Study
SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Wheeling, WV, USA, September 2022
Impact of Biogeomechanical Process on CO2 Sequestration in Hydrocarbon-Depleted Carbonate Reservoirs
American Rock Mechanics Association, 56th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, August 2022
Integrated Assessment of Interaction Between Supercritical CO2 and Shale during Thermal Maturation
American Rock Mechanics Association, 56th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, August 2022
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
A Non-Conventional Well Technology Approach to Improve Hydrocarbon Recovery from a Mature Field: Brown Field Case Study
SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Wheeling, WV, USA, September 2022
Impact of Biogeomechanical Process on CO2 Sequestration in Hydrocarbon-Depleted Carbonate Reservoirs
American Rock Mechanics Association, 56th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, August 2022
Integrated Assessment of Interaction Between Supercritical CO2 and Shale during Thermal Maturation
American Rock Mechanics Association, 56th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, August 2022
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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
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