Tolu's CV

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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
Name: Roland Tolulope LOTO
Nationality: Nigerian
Sex: Male
Date of birth: 9th
October 1978
Marital status: Married
CONTACT ADDRESS:
1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Covenant University,
Canaanland, KM 10 Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
2. C/o Dr (Mrs) M.A. Loto, Department of Economics, University of Lagos, Akoka,
Lagos, Nigeria.
E-mail: tolu.loto@gmail.com
loto_loto@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +2348084283392, 09021883784 (Cell)
STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE
1. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
Covenant University, Canaaland, Km 10, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
January 2013 – Till Date
Post: Senior Lecturer
2. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING,
Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, Staatsartillerie
Road, Pretoria West. South Africa. January 2011 – 2014
Post: Research Scientist/ Teaching Assistant
3. AIICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, AIICO Plaza,
Afribank Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria. July 2009 - January 2011.
Post: Automobile Engineer Consultant (Technical Department).
4. CALMAG ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS. Box 394,
University of Lagos P.O., Akoka, Lagos. Nigeria. 2005-2009
Post: Logistics Officer
5. IJEBU NORTHEAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Works/Technical Department,
Atan, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2004-2005
Post: Technical Supervisor.
6. CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING RESEARCH, RESEARCH INSTITUTE, King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. (2000 - 2001)
Post: Industrial Trainee

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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctor of Technology (DTech), Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
(2014).
2. Masters of Science (MSc), Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (2007).
3. Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering (2002).
4. Senior Secondary School Certificate (1996).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
1. Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA 2011- 2014
2. University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, NIGERIA 2005-2007
3. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State. 1997-2002
4. International School, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, NIGERIA 1993-1996
5. Tweedsmuir School, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA. 1991-1992
6. University of Lagos Staff School, Akoka, Lagos, NIGERIA 1989-1990
7. Staff School, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State,
NIGERIA 1985-1988
8. St. John’s School, Longsight, Manchester, ENGLAND. 1984-1985
9. St. Jude’s School, Ancoats, Manchester, ENGLAND. 1983-1984
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
2014 Awarded for meritorious Service as Examination Officer, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ogun State, Nigeria
2014 Best lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University,
Ogun State, Nigeria
2014 Doctoral Student of the Year for Academic Excellence, Tshwane University of
Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
2013 Faculty Top Publication Award, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria,
South Africa.
South Africa.
South Africa.
2011-2012 Faculty Scholarship, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South
Africa.
LEARNED PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation or Thesis
1. R.T. Loto (2014). “Electrochemical corrosion behaviour and inhibitor protection of
metallic alloys in acidic environment”,
DTech. Thesis, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
2. R.T. Loto (2006). “Effect of Aminobenzene concentrations on the corrosion of mild
steel in dilute sulphuric acid”

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MSc. Dissertation, University of Lagos
3. R.T. Loto (2002) “Corrosion of Austenitic stainless steel in dilute sulphuric acid.”.
B.Tech. Dissertation, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Articles Published in Learned Journals.
1. Corrosion inhibition of thiourea and thiadiazole derivatives: A Review
RT Loto, CA Loto, API Popoola
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science 3 (5), 885-894, 19, 2012
2. Pitting Corrosion evaluation of Austenitic Stainless Steel Type 304 in Acid and
Chloride Media
RT Loto
Journal of Materials Environmental Science 4 (4), 448-459, 4, 2013
3. Pyrimidine derivatives as environmentally-friendly corrosion inhibitors: A review
RT Loto, CA Loto, API Popoola, M Ranyaoa
International Journal of Physical Science 7 (14), 2136-2144, 3, 2012
4. Effect of P-Phenylediamine on the Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steel Type 304
in Hydrochloric Acid
RT Loto, CA Loto
International Journal of Electrochemical Science 7, 9423 – 9440, 3, 2012
5. Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in acidic medium by butyl alcohol
RT Loto
Research on Chemical Intermediates 40 (5), 1899-1910, 1, 2014
6. Electrochemical studies of mild steel corrosion inhibition in sulfuric acid chloride by
aniline
RT Loto, CA Loto, T Fedotova
Research on Chemical Intermediates 40 (4), 1501-1516, 1, 2014
7. Corrosion resistance of austenitic stainless steel in sulphuric acid
RT Loto, CA Loto, API Popoola, M Ranyaoa
International Journal of Physical Sciences 7 (10), 1677-1688, 1, 2012
8. Effect of Aminobenzene Concentrations on the Corrosion inhibition of Mild Steel in
Sulphuric acid
RT Loto, CA Loto
International Journal of Electrochemical Science 7, 7016-7032, 1, 2012
9. Corrosion inhibition of 2-amino-5 ethyl-1, 3, 4-thiadiazole on mild steel in
hydrochloric acid
Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 8 (3), 3091-3103, 2014
10. Electrochemical Studies of the corrosion inhibition effect of 2-amino-5-ethyl-1,3,4-
thiadiazole on low carbon steel in dilute sulphuric acid
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan 36 (6), 1043-1051, 2014

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11. Inhibition effect of butan-1-ol on the corrosion behaviour of austenitic stainless steel
(type 304) in dilute sulphuric acid
Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 10.1016/j.arabjc.2014.12.024
12. Inhibition Effect of N, N'-Dimethylaminoethanol on the Corrosion of Austenitic
Stainless Steel Type 304
RT Loto, CA Loto, T Fedotova
International Journal of Electrochemical Science 7, 10763-10778, 2012
13. Electrochemical influence of Aminobenzene on the pitting corrosion behaviour of
Type 304 stainless steel in dilute sulphuric acid
R.T. Loto and I. Akinwumi
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science 6 (2) (2015) 297-306
14. Inhibition Effect of 2-Amino, 5-Ethyl- 1, 3, 4 Thiadiazole on the Corrosion of
Austenitic Stainless Steel Type 304 in Dilute Sulphuric Acid
R.T. Loto, C.A. Loto, A.P.I. Popoola, T.I. Fedotova
Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta 2014, 32(5), 337-354
15. Corrosion and plants extracts inhibition of mild steel in HCl
CA Loto, RT Loto, API Popoola
16. Effect of neem leaf (Azadirachita indica) extract on the corrosion inhibition of mild
steel in dilute acids
17. Inhibition Effect of Extracts of Carica Papaya and Camellia Sinensis Leaves on the
Corrosion of Duplex (α β) Brass in 1M Nitric acid
18. Synergistic effect of tobacco and kola tree extracts on the corrosion inhibition of mild
steel in acid chloride
19. Corrosion Polarization Behaviour of Type 316 Stainless Steel in Strong Acids and
Acid Chlorides
CA Loto, API Popoola, OS Fayomi, RT Loto
20. Electrode potential monitoring of effect of plants extracts addition on the
electrochemical corrosion behaviour of mild steel reinforcement in concrete
21. Effects of Nicotiana Tobaccum Extract Additive on the Quality of Electroplating of
Zinc on Mild Steel

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CA Loto, RT Loto
Polish Journal of Chemical Technology 15 (1), 38-45, 5, 2013
22. Inhibition Effect of Vernonia amygdalina Extract on the Corrosion of Mild Steel
Reinforcement in Concrete in 3.5 M NaCl Environment
CA Loto, OO Joseph, RT Loto, API Popoola
International Journal of Electrochemical Science 8, 11087 – 11100, 5, 2013
23. Effect of Dextrin and Thiourea Additives on the Zinc Electroplated Mild Steel in
Acid Chloride Solution
CA Loto, RT Loto
24. Corrosion Resistance Behaviour of Duplex (α β) Brass in Nitric Acid Concentrations
CA Loto, RT Loto
25. Corrosion Inhibitive Behaviour of Camellia Sinensis on Aluminium Alloy in H2SO4
CA Loto, OO Joseph, RT Loto, API Popoola
26. Adsorption and Inhibitive Properties of Camellia Sinensis for Aluminium Alloy in
HCI
CA Loto, OO Joseph, RT Loto
27. Effect of Manihot Esculenta C. Leaf Extract Additive on the Zinc Electroplating on
Mild Steel in Acid Chloride Solution
CA Loto, A Olofinjana, RT Loto
International Journal of Electrochemical Science 9 (7), 3746-3759, 2014
28. Inhibition effect of Vernonia amygdalina extract on the corrosion of mild steel
reinforcement in concrete in 0.2 M H2SO4 Environment
CA Loto, OO Joseph, RT Loto
European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering 17 (10), 1026-1038, 2013
29. Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance Evaluation of Ferritic Stainless Steel in HCl
CA Loto, RT Loto
30. An investigation of carburization resistance performance of ethylene furnace tube
alloys
International Journal of Physical Sciences 6 (19), 4602-4613, 2011
31. Inhibition Effect of 2-Amino5-ethyl-1, 3, 4-thiadiazole on the Pitting Corrosion of
Austenitic Stainless Steel Type 304 in Dilute Sulphuric Acid
RT Loto, CA Loto,
Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces 51(4), 693–700, 2015
32. Inhibition Effect of Deanol on Mild Steel Corrosion in Dilute Sulphuric Acid

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South African Journal of Chemistry 68, 105-114, 2015
33. Adsorption and Inhibitive Properties of Camellia Sinensis for Mild Steel in 0.5M HCl
and 0.8M H2SO4
CA Loto, O.O Joseph, RT Loto, JO Okeniyi
Nace International, 2015
34. Inhibition effect of phenylamine on the corrosion of austenitic stainless steel type 304
in dilute sulphuric acid
Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 9(2), 3409-3422, 2015
35. Electrochemical effect of 1, 4-diaminobenzene on the corrosion inhibition of mild
steel in dilute acid media
RT Loto, CA Loto, API Popoola, T Fedotova
Der Pharma Chemica, 7(5), 72-93, 2015
36. Electrochemical studies of the corrosion inhibition property of Rosmarinus officinalis
on mild steel in dilute sulphuric acid
RT Loto, RO Loto, OO Joseph and I Akinwumi
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 7(7), 105-116, 2015
37. Electrochemical Studies of the Inhibition Effect of 2-Dimethylaminoethanol on the
Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steel Type 304 in Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
RT Loto, CA Loto, API Popoola and T Fedotova
Silicon, 1-14, 2015. DOI 10.1007/s12633-015-9344-1
38. Effect of Vernonia amygdalina extract and zinc oxide inhibitor on the corrosion of
mild steel reinforcement in concrete in 0.2M H2SO4 Environment
CA Loto, O.O. Joseph and RT Loto
39. Electrochemical corrosion resistance and susceptibility of 12Cr martensitic stainless
steel in H2SO4
CA Loto, S. Fayomi, RT Loto and API Popoola
40. Electrochemical and thermodynamic investigation of benzenamine as corrosion
inhibitor of austenitic stainless steel (type 304) in hydrochloric acid solution
RT Loto, CA Loto, AS Onawunmi and W Kupolati
41. Electrochemical corrosion resistance and inhibition behaviour of martensitic stainless
steel in hydrochloric acid
CA Loto, S Fayomi and RT Loto
42. Pitting corrosion evaluation and inhibition of stainless steels: A review
RT Loto
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 6(10), 2750-2762, 2015

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43. Electrochemical corrosion behaviour of austenitic stainless steel (type 304) in dilute
hydrochloric acid solution
RT Loto, O.O Joseph and A. Olaitan
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 6(9), 2409-2417, 2015
44. Synergistic effect p-phenylenediamine and n,n diphenylthiourea on the
electrochemical corrosion behaviour of mild steel in dilute acid media
RT Loto, API Popoola and A. Olaitan
International Journal of Industrial Chemistry, 1-13, 2015. DOI. 10.1007/s40090-015-
0063-7
45. Inhibition Effect of N, N'-Dimethylaminoethanol on the Pitting Corrosion Austenitic
Stainless Steel Type 304
RT Loto, CA Loto, API Popoola and T. Fedotova
Materials science (Medžiagotyra), 21(4), 517-521, 2015. doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.21.4
.8977
46. Corrosion Polarization and K2Cr2O7 Inhibition Behaviour of Martensitic Stainless
Steel in H3PO4 and H3PO4 + 3.65 % NaCl Environments
CA Loto, RT Loto and OS Fayomi
Silicon, 1-7, 2015. DOI. 10.1007/s12633-015-9375-7
AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
1. Metallic corrosion reactions phenomena:
 Corrosion in concrete; Corrosion inhibitors;
 Localized corrosion: pitting and crevice corrosion;
 Corrosion evaluation of austenitic stainless steels;
 Corrosive wear of metallic materials;
 Corrosion monitoring by potentiodynamic methods and electrochemical
2. Structure/ Property relationships.
3. Materials characterization and development.
4. Mechanical properties of structural alloys /weld joints.
5. Failure analysis of metallic materials.
6. Electrochemistry of metal/liquid interfacial reactions.
7. Chemical analysis of engineering materials.
SUBJECTS TAUGHT
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Undergraduate Courses
 MCE 317 Fluid Mechanics II
 GEC 213 Materials Science and Engineering.
 MCE 314 Workshop Practice
 MCE 415 Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

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 MCE 419 Metrology and Instrumentation
 GEC 223 Fluid Mechanics I
 MCE 526 Maintenance and Overhaul Technology
 MCE 423 Metal Casting and Welding of Metals
 MCE 512 Engineering Design and Selection of Materials
Postgraduate Diploma Courses
 MCE 733 Mechanics of Machines
 MCE 743 Engineering Maintenance
 MCE 724 Strength of Materials
M.Eng. Courses
 MCE 853 Advanced Corrosion Engineering
 MCE 861 Surface Engineering
M.Phil/Ph.D Courses
 MCE 961 Surface Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
 PMU101T Practical Metallurgy
 PML 101T Physical Metallurgy Practical
 ENF 311T Extractive Metallurgy
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Exam Officer, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Tutorials Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Advisor to 100 level students, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lecturer in charge of the Physical Metallurgy Laboratory, Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Lecturer in charge of the Materials Characterization Laboratory, Department of
Mechanical Engineering
Reviewer, Journal of Materials and Environmental Science
Reviewer, Journal of Basic and Applied Science
Reviewer, Moroccan Journal of Chemistry
Reviewer, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
Reviewer, International Journal of Industrial Chemistry
Reviewer, Journal of Basic and Applied Research international
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Reading, participating in group discussions, applying solutions to technical problems,
listening to music, love undertaking multiple tasks and gathering productive information

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MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
 Council for the regulation of engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
 South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
 Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa
REFREES
1. Dr Tatiana Fedotova
Senior Lecturer
Department of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Private Bag X680
Pretoria, South Africa
Tel. No. +27822021111
E-mail: fedotovaT@tut.ac.za
2. Dr. T.A Fashanu,
Associate Professor
Department of Systems Engineering,
University of Lagos,
Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel. No. 08023263627
Email: tfashanu@unilag.edu.ng
3. Dr. Ferdinard Asuke
Senior Lecturer
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering,
Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Tel. No. +2348023752977
Email: asukef@yahoo.com

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