Oluwatumininu Ayo-Ojo | Polymer-Matrix composites | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Oluwatumininu Ayo-Ojo, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
🔬 Oluwatumininu Ayo-Ojo is a dedicated Computational Physicist based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 🇿🇦. With a Ph.D. in view from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, she brings a strong academic and teaching background, supported by her experience as a part-time lecturer, lab demonstrator, and teaching assistant. 💻 Her expertise spans molecular dynamics, data analysis, and numerical simulations using tools like Python, LAMMPS, and Mathematica. An effective mentor and communicator 🎓, she’s passionate about research, education, and technological advancement. She continues to contribute actively to scientific exploration, backed by awards and international exposure. 🌍✨
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Education & Experience
🎓 Education:
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🧠 Ph.D. in Computational Physics (In View) – University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (2018–Present)
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⚡ M.Tech in Physics (Electronic Measurement & Instrumentation) – Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (2010–2015)
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☀️ B.Sc. in Physics and Solar Energy – Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria (2005–2009)
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👩🏫 Lecturer/Teaching Assistant – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2021–Present)
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🧪 Laboratory Demonstrator – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2021–Present)
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🖥️ Computer Record Officer – Ojoo Primary Health Centre, Nigeria (2018–2020)
Summary Suitability For The Award
Dr. Oluwatumininu Ayo-Ojo is a talented and dedicated Computational Physicist with a Ph.D. in Computational Physics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. His research and academic expertise make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in computational physics, as well as his role as an educator and mentor.
Professional Development
Oluwatumininu has actively pursued professional development to stay updated in her field. 🧑💻 She completed a University Teaching Assistant Program and earned a CHPC-NITheCS Coding School Certificate, enhancing her computational skills. 💡 Her certifications in Python for Data Analysis, Scientific Computing with Python, and Responsive Web Design 📊 showcase her interdisciplinary growth and adaptability. She leverages these skills for both teaching and research excellence. 🔍 Her global outlook is reflected in her Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarship experience in Italy 🇮🇹, emphasizing her dedication to continuous learning and innovation in computational physics. 🌐📚
Research Focus
Oluwatumininu Ayo-Ojo’s research focus lies in Computational and Theoretical Physics, particularly molecular dynamics simulations and material modeling using tools like LAMMPS and Python. 🧬 Her work includes studying polymer blend behaviors on solid substrates, enabling insights into nanoscale interactions crucial for material science and nanotechnology applications. 🌌 She also investigates electronic structures of diborides, contributing to advanced material stability research. 🔍 With a passion for data-driven exploration, she integrates physics, programming, and numerical simulations to solve complex scientific problems. ⚛️ Her interdisciplinary approach bridges physics with computer science for impactful academic contributions. 📘💻
Awards & Honors
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🏆 Research Impact Prize – Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium, 2024
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✈️ Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarship – University of Messina, Italy
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📜 University Teaching Assistant Program Certificate – 2021
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💻 CHPC-NITheCS Coding Summer School Certificate – 2023
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📊 Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy – Coursera Project Network – 2024
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🌐 Responsive Web Design – FreeCodeCamp – 2024
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🔢 Scientific Computing with Python – FreeCodeCamp – 2024
Publication Top Noted
📄 2025 | Molecular Dynamics of a Polymer Blend Model on a Solid Substrate | Molecules | DOI: 10.3390/molecules30081734 | 📊
🧪 2017 | STABILITY AND THE ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF XB₂ (X = Pt, Ir, Pd, Rh, Os) DIBORIDES | Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences | 📊














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. With a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology, he has held key roles in academia and industry, including POSCO E&C and Daegu University. A prolific researcher, he leads cutting-edge projects in digital twins, CFRP reinforcements, and AI-driven structural analysis 
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology (2010)
Professor & Head – Inha University (2024–Present)
. Committed to innovation, he continues to pioneer advanced construction materials, ensuring structural integrity and sustainability for future generations 
. His research spans
for predictive maintenance. His work on carbon fiber reinforcement
aims at sustainable infrastructure
. With expertise in high-speed rail bridge dynamics
and concrete deterioration analysis
, his research contributes to safer, longer-lasting structures in civil engineering.
Flexural capacity of fiber reinforced concrete with a consideration of concrete strength and fiber content – Construction and Building Materials (2017) –
Cited by: 173
Influence of concrete strength combined with fiber content in the residual flexural strengths of fiber reinforced concrete – Composite Structures (2017) –
Investigation of extreme environmental conditions and design thermal gradients during construction for prestressed concrete bridge girders – Journal of Bridge Engineering (2012) – 

Application of probabilistic neural networks for prediction of concrete strength – Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2005) – 
Analysis of thermal environmental effects on precast, prestressed concrete bridge girders: temperature differentials and thermal deformations – Advances in Structural Engineering (2012) – 
Crack-closing performance of NiTi and NiTiNb fibers in cement mortar beams using shape memory effects – Composite Structures (2018) – 
Experimental study of the reinforcement effect of macro-type high strength polypropylene on the flexural capacity of concrete – Construction and Building Materials (2016) –
A vision-based dynamic rotational angle measurement system for large civil structures – Sensors (2012) – 
Dr. Daksh Shelly is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Inha University, South Korea, specializing in

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2018–2023), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
Postdoctoral Fellow, Inha University, South Korea (2023–present)
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“Poster Encouragement Award” at the 2024 Fall Conference, Busan, South Korea
Junior and Senior Research Fellowship at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Advancements in multi-scale filler reinforced epoxy nanocomposites for improved impact strength: A review – RM Daksh Shelly, Tarun Nanda, Karanbir Singh, Critical Reviews in Solid State and Material Sciences, 2020. Cited by 53.
Addition of nanomer clays to GFRPs for enhanced impact strength and fracture toughness – D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta, Materials Research Express, 2018. Cited by 23.
Mechanisms for enhanced impact strength of epoxy based nanocomposites reinforced with silicate platelets – T Nanda, G Sharma, R Mehta, D Shelly, K Singh, Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 22.
Novel epoxy-based glass fiber reinforced composites containing compatibilized para-aramid fibers and silanized nanoclay for improved impact strength – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta, Polymer Composites, 2021. Cited by 12.
Tensile behaviour and characterization of epoxy-clay-poly (ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites – M Raturi, BJ Singh, D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta, Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 10.
Addition of compatibilized nanoclay to GFRCs for improved izod impact strength and tensile properties – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of …, 2021. Cited by 9.










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