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Mr. Lateef Adamolekun |Mining Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Mr at DANGOTE CEMENT PLC, GBOKO, BENUE STATE, NIGERAI/FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, NIGERIA,Ā  Nigeria

Adamolekun Lateef Bankole, born on August 28, 1983, in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, is a highly skilled Mining Engineer with a passion for advancing mining operations through innovation and research. Currently employed at Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, since 2014, he has demonstrated expertise in mine dewatering, haulage auditing, and production scheduling. With a strong academic background, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Surface Mining Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Bankole is committed to enhancing mining practices while ensuring environmental safety and regulatory compliance. His work focuses on cost control, optimization of mining processes, and safety improvements in blasting operations. He is a registered Mining Engineer with COREN and COMEG and holds various professional qualifications, including a Blasting Certification.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Adamolekun Lateef Bankole holds a Ph.D. in Surface Mining Engineering (ongoing) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (2020-present). He earned an M.Eng. in Surface Mining Engineering with a 2nd Class Upper Division from the same university (2012-2015). Prior to this, he completed a B.Eng. in Mining Engineering (2nd Class Upper Division) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (2007-2011). He also holds a National Diploma in Mineral Resources Engineering (Upper Credit) from the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti (2004-2006) and completed his SSCE at Ijapo High School, Akure (1996-2002).

šŸ’¼ Experience

Adamolekun Lateef Bankole has been a Mining Engineer at Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, Benue State, since 2014. His responsibilities include implementing ROM haulage auditing techniques, mine dewatering, production scheduling, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. He coordinates blasting operations, overburden stripping, crushing, and stacking operations, and prepares daily mining reports for management. His expertise in blasting ground control and operational research in haulage has led to significant cost reductions and enhanced mining efficiency. Additionally, Bankole designs mining benches and supervises the construction and maintenance of mine roads and ramps.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

Adamolekun Lateef Bankole has received several awards for his academic and professional excellence. In 2015, he was honored with the “Achievement Award” from IIBC Korea. He earned the “Best Paper Award” at the ISSAC 214 and ICACT 2014 conferences, organized by IIBC, Seoul, Korea. In 2012, he received the “Excellent Paper Award” from the Korea Institute of Information Technology. Bankole’s contributions were also recognized with a “Certificate of Honorary Citizenship” from the Mayor of Seong-buk district, Seoul, Korea. He has been awarded for his research work and innovation in mining engineering and safety.

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Adamolekun Lateef Bankoleā€™s research focuses on surface mining engineering, mine design optimization, and operational efficiency. His work includes advancements in mining cost control, blasting safety improvement, and dewatering techniques. Bankole is particularly interested in machine learning applications, such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Particle Swarm Optimization-ANN (PSO-ANN), and Genetic Programming Regression (GPR), for optimizing mining operations. His research aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of mining activities, ensuring that they meet safety and environmental standards while minimizing operational costs and maximizing efficiency in the mining industry.

Conclusion

Dr. Adamolekun Lateef Bankole demonstrates remarkable proficiency in mining engineering, research, and technological applications. His career is marked by a strong foundation in practical mining operations, combined with a commitment to academic growth and innovation. With more research-focused publications and expanded international collaboration, Dr. Bankole is poised to make a significant impact in the mining engineering field and deserves serious consideration for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication, technical expertise, and leadership skills position him as an outstanding candidate for this recognition.

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Lateef Adamolekun | Mining Engineering| Best Researcher Award

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