Nathaniel ADENIJI

Assistant Lecturer

college of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (COAES)

PHYSICS Programme

I am a Passionate and results-driven researcher with expertise in solar and atmospheric radiation studies.

Extensive experience in analyzing and harnessing solar energy, as well as understanding the impact of atmospheric conditions on radiation patterns. I am committed to advancing renewable and sustainable energy solutions and contributing to scientific knowledge in the field.

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Education

• M.Sc. Atmospheric Physics, Bowen University 2018.
• B.Sc. Physics and Solar Energy, Bowen University 2015.

Research

Research Focus:

• In-depth research on solar radiation, including solar energy modelling and assessment of solar potential in diverse geographic regions.
• Extensive work in atmospheric radiation, analyzing the effects of various atmospheric conditions on solar radiation, such as cloud cover, aerosols, and weather patterns.

1. Solar Radiation and Energy Utilization
2. Clearness and Cloudiness Index
3. Atmospheric Physics
4. Space Science
5. Plasma Bubbles and Ionospheric Irregularities

Institutional Service

• President Bowen University Baptist Student / Student Body President (2014 – 2015)
• Student Representative on Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) of Bowen University (2014 – 2015)
• President, Bowen University Post Graduate Student’s Association (2016 – 2018)
• Academic Secretary to Physics and Solar Energy Programme (2020 – 2023)
• Coordinator Physics Practical for First year students (2022 – 2023)
• Undergraduate Students Project Coordinator of Physics Programme (2022 – date)
• Assistant Coordinator, Welfare unit of Physics Programme (2019 – 2023)
• Examination Officer of Physics Programme (2022 – date)
• Timetable Officer of Physics Programme (2022 – date)

Selected Publications

1. Adeniji N.O., Adeniji J.O., Ojeikere O., (2020). Global Solar Radiation, Sunshine-hour Distribution and Clearness Index: Case Study of Sub-Saharan Region in Nigeria. Journal of Renewable Energy and Research Application. 1(2), 161-174.
2. J.A, Akinpelu., N.O, ADENIJI., (2020). Model for Development of Solar Energy Potential in Nigeria. IJRDO- Journal of Applied Science. 6(1), 10-17.
3. Adeniji N.O., Adeola S.O., Adeniji J.O., Akinpelu J.A., (2019). Estimation of Global Solar Radiation, Sunshine Hour Distribution and Clearness Index in coast of Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria. Iranian (Iranica) Journal of Energy & Environment, 10(3), 211-215. doi: 10.5829/ijee.2019.10.03.08.
4. Adeniji N.O., Akinpelu J.A., Adeniji J.O., Adeola S.O. (2019). Estimation of Global Solar Radiation, Sunshine hour distribution and clearness index in three Geopolitical regions of Southern Nigeria. Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol.10, No. 2, pp 97-104.
5. Adeola S.O., Adeniji N.O. (2019). Investigation on the Possibility of Using Available Sunshine Duration Data of a Relatively Close Region to Estimate Global Solar Radiation for a Different Region. International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering. Vol. 5, No. 2, Pp 63-68.
6. Adeniji N.O., Akinpelu J.A., Adeola S.O., Adeniji J.O., (2019). Estimation of Global Solar Radiation, Sunshine Hour Distribution and Clearness Index in Enugu, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. Vol. 23 No 2, Pp 343-347.