Mr. Lateef Adamolekun |Mining Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Mr at DANGOTE CEMENT PLC, GBOKO, BENUE STATE, NIGERAI/FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, NIGERIA, 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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🎓 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).

💼 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.

🏆 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.

🔬 Research Focus

Adamolekun Lateef Bankole’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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Ms. Chang Shu| Resource | Best Researcher Award

Chang Shu is a driven Ph.D. candidate at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, specializing in Management Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on resource and environmental management, policy simulation, and decision optimization using complex system modeling techniques. With a robust publication record in prestigious journals like Journal of Industrial Ecology and Journal of Environmental Management, Chang Shu excels in dynamic simulation of industrial synergy optimization pathways and sustainable development strategies. She has presented extensively at international conferences and holds notable awards, including Beijing Outstanding Graduates and National Scholarship for Postgraduates, showcasing her leadership and academic excellence in environmental and economic systems analysis.

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Education Background 🎓

Ph.D. candidate in Management Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology, September 2022 – Present. Master of Business Management Beijing University of Chemical Technology, September 2019 – June 2022. Bachelor in Business Administration, DongHua University September 2015 – June 2019

Research Area 🌍

Specialized in resource and environmental management, policy simulation, and decision optimization. Utilizes complex system modeling techniques such as input-output models, multiobjective planning, system dynamics, and material-energy-value-carbon flow analysis. Conducts comprehensive assessments and dynamic simulations of socio-economic, energy, and environmental systems to identify strategies enhancing trade-offs and improving overall sustainability.

Research Experience 🌐

Top-level design of carbon peaking in the Yellow River Basin based on economic-energy-environment model

March 2023 – Present Analyzed economic, energy, and environmental development in Shandong Province. Identified industrial sector correlations using input-output tables. Analyzed energy consumption from intermediate processing to terminal consumption. Calculated carbon emissions in Shandong Province over the past 20 years.

Research on high-quality development path of chemical industry in Daqing City under the “dual carbon” goal

December 2022 – November 2023 Conducted economic, energy, and environmental analysis of the chemical industry in China and Daqing City. Depicted material flow in the Daqing chemical industry chain (ethylene, propylene, aromatics). Used value-energy-carbon flow analysis and expert interviews to propose green, low-carbon, high value-added chemical products.

Circular economy development plan of Jiang’an Economic Development Zone, Sichuan Province

September 2022 – June 2023 Mapped the lithium battery industry chain network and value flow (225GWh production capacity scenario). Established circular economy development index system with categories like economic development, resource utilization, and ecological improvement. Analyzed power battery manufacturer capacity distribution in China.

The 14th Five-Year Plan for Zero-Waste Blueprint of the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area

September 2021 – December 2022 Explored material metabolism of general industrial solid waste and hazardous waste. Identified challenges in industrial solid waste management via questionnaire and field interviews. Constructed a multi-objective decision planning model for solid waste decoupling to simulate industrial development and waste generation under various scenarios.

Skills 🛠️

Scientific Skills: Econometric Model, Multi-objective Programming, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Data Envelopment Analysis, Decoupling Index, etc., Language Skills: English (CET-6 522), preparing for TOEFL., Computer Skills: LINGO, Stata, Origin, ArcGIS, Sankey, Photoshop, etc.

Honors & Awards 🏆

Beijing Outstanding Graduates 2022, National Scholarship for Postgraduates 2021, Excellent Master’s degree thesis, Beijing University of Chemical Technology 2022, Outstanding graduate student leader, Beijing University of Chemical Technology 2021, Outstanding Camper, 1st Environmental Systems Engineering Summer School 2021, Third Prize, 7th China International College Students’ “Internet +” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

Publications Top Notes

Title: Dynamic simulation of industrial synergy optimisation pathways in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region driven by water environment improvements
- Year: 2022
- Authors: Nan Xiang, Yutong Zhang, Chang Shu, Feng Xu
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
- Volume: 320
- Pages: 115753

Title: Uncovering urban residents’ electricity conservation and carbon reduction potentials in megacities of China – A systematic path of behavioural interventions
- Year: 2021
- Authors: Feng Xu, Chang Shu, Jing Shao, Nan Xiang
- Journal: Resources, Conservation & Recycling
- Volume: 173
- Pages: 105703

Title: A decade advance in eco-efficiency and cost-benefits of emissions reduction targeting fine chemical manufacturers
- Year: 2021
- Authors: Feng Xu, Chang Shu, Jinping Tian, Lvujun Chen
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
- Volume: 298
- Pages: 113476

Title: Dynamic simulation of carbon peak pathways in Shandong province of China driven by energy system optimization
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Chang Shu, Feng Xu, Shengnan Li, Nan Xiang
- Journal: Energy Proceedings
- Volume: 36

Title: Dynamic simulation of industrial synergy optimisation pathways in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region based on energy-water nexus
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Shengnan Li, Nan Xiang, Feng Xu, Chang Shu
- Journal: Energy Proceedings
- Volume: 36

Title: Whole-process and multistakeholder-based solid waste management mode construction for industrial parks: towards circular economy development
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Chang Shu, Zeshi Feng, Chao Liang, Jin Guo, Feng Xu, Jinping Tian, Lyujun Chen
- Journal: Journal of Industrial Ecology

Title: Heavy industrial aggregation area’s green transformation optimisation pathways exploration with synergistic reduction pursue of CO2 and gaseous pollutants
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Nan Xiang, Shengnan Li, Chang Shu, Feng Xu
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
- Volume: 350
- Pages: 119649

Title: Unravelling Chinese industrial structure optimization paths within Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership considering the virtual trade of water and water pollutants
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Chang Shu, Jing Shao, Nan Xiang, Feng Xu
- Journal: Water and Environment Journal
- Volume: 37
- Pages: 740-752

Title: Dynamic material flow analysis of Chinese ethylene production processes and optimal pathway exploration with potential environmental-economic impacts
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Nan Xiang, Shengnan Li, Chang Shu, Feng Xu
- Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
- Volume: 392
- Pages: 136282

Title: Research on the Spatiotemporal Differentiation Characteristics of Eco-efficiency in the Yellow River Basin and Its Influencing Factors
- Year: Not specified in the provided information
- Authors: Feng Xu, Xiang Li, Chang Shu, Nan Xiang
- Journal: Chinese Journal of Environmental Management

Lateef Adamolekun | Mining Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Mr. Lateef Adamolekun |Mining Engineering| Best Researcher Award

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

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