Draft:Adekola Sulaiman Adeniyi

Sulaiman Adeniyi Adekola (born February 4, 1943) is a Nigerian Electrical and Electronic Engineer. He has held and continues to hold significant positions at several universities, including the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa.

Early Life and Education
Sulaiman Adeniyi Adekola was born on February 4th, 1943, in Olupe’s compound, Ijaye Kunrunmi, Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. His father, Chief Oseni Adelokun Adekola, was known for his work as a farmer and goldsmith in Ilaro Egbado, Yewa. His mother, Chief Mrs. Saadatu Atoke Solope (also known as Alafoti) Adekola, was involved in trading Aso Oke fabrics and other entrepreneurial ventures in Ilaro, Yewa. During his formative years, Sulaiman Adeniyi attended several schools, including St. Joseph Catholic Primary School, Ilaro, Victory Primary School Oke-Ado, Ibadan, and Ibadan Boys High School. He continued his education at Ahmadiyya/Anwar Islam Grammar School, Eleiyele, Ibadan, where he excelled academically.

Academic Career
Professor Adekola commenced his academic journey at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in 1977, where he served as a Lecturer Grade I until his retirement in 2008. Over his thirty-one-year tenure at UNILAG, he demonstrated dedication to both teaching and research, steadily advancing to the rank of full Professor in 1983. During his tenure, Professor Adekola held various administrative roles, including Head of Department, Acting Dean, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Throughout his career, Professor Adekola significantly influenced the academic landscape of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in Nigeria. He has been a stalwart figure in the field of Electrical Engineering for over four decades, making significant contributions to teaching, research, and mentorship. His impactful career has spanned seven prestigious universities in Nigeria, including institutions such as the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State (UNILAG); Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State (FUTO); Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State (LASU); Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State (FUNAAB); Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State (NDU); Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State (CRUTECH); and Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State (FUO). He introduced and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as antennas, radio wave propagation, and microwave theory, contributing substantially to the curriculum and guiding numerous students. Noteworthy among his mentees are professionals like Professor Ike Mowete, Dr. Ayotunde Ayorinde, Dr. Michael Adelabu (FNSE, SMIEEE), Engr. Hisham Muhammed, Engr. Francis Okewole (UNILAG), and Professor Uche Okereke of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi.

Recognized for his scholarly contributions, Professor Adekola has authored numerous publications in esteemed journals and conference proceedings worldwide. His research addresses critical topics in the field, including acoustics, electronics, and engineering, with publications in renowned journals such as the Journal of the Acoustic Society of America (JASA), Acustica, International Journal of Electronics, and Proceedings of Progress in Electrical Engineering Research (PIERS), among others.

Academic Achievements
Following his secondary education, Adekola pursued further studies with a scholarship from the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (ECN). He obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria, graduating in 1968. Subsequently, Adekola completed a two-year pupillage with the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (ECN).

He was awarded a scholarship under the African Graduate (AFGRAD) Fellowship program to pursue graduate studies in the United States. At Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, he received advanced instruction from notable scholars such as Professors R. G. Kouyoumjian, Jack Richmond, C. H. Walter (Buck), Leon Peters Jr., G. A. Thiele, R. C. Ruddock, Dean T. Davis, Warren, Stefan Drobot, and Scristosafer. There, he earned both a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Engineering Electromagnetics, Antenna Analysis & Design, and Applied Mathematics, in 1972 and 1975, respectively.

Adekola's doctoral research led to the development of a proposal titled “On the radar remote sensing of sea states,” which secured him a prestigious 30-month post-doctoral research position at the Wave Propagation Laboratory/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (WPL/NOAA), Boulder, Colorado, sponsored by the United States National Research Council (NRC). His Ph.D. thesis has been cited in various patent grants, including US Patent No. 5,509,304, issued on April 23rd, 1996. . According to ResearchGate, his scholarly contributions have garnered close to 140 citations.

Honours, Distinctions & Awards
Professor Adekola's exemplary contributions to the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering have been recognized through numerous honours, distinctions, and awards.

In 1988, the Acoustic Society of America conferred upon him the esteemed title of ‘Fellow’ (FASA) for his significant contributions to pattern directivity control. This recognition marked the beginning of a series of accolades, with four other professional institutions subsequently bestowing upon him the title of ‘Fellow’: the British Institution of Engineering & Technology (FIET-1988), Nigerian Academy of Science (FAS-1990), Nigeria Society of Engineers (FNSE-1994), and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (FAEng-1999).

Professor Adekola's leadership and expertise were further acknowledged by the British Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), where he served as a Council Member and Chairman of the Nigeria Centre from 1990 to 1996. In 2011, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA, honored him with the status of Life Senior Member, underscoring his lasting impact on the field.

In recognition of his dedicated service and academic excellence, Professor Adekola received a 'Long Service Merit Award' in 2003. The culmination of his illustrious career came in 2019 when the University of Lagos appointed him as Emeritus Professor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering. This appointment, accompanied by a heartfelt citation, highlighted his remarkable contributions to research, teaching, and mentorship, which have brought distinction to the university and advanced knowledge in society.

Awards

These are the listings of Prof. S.A. Adekola's awards.
 * Emeritus Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, UNILAG, 2019. This prestigious title was awarded in acknowledgment of Prof. S.A. Adekola's exceptional contributions to the advancement of knowledge through extensive research, teaching, and mentorship within the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Lagos.
 * Fellow, British Institution of Engineering & Technology (FIET), 1988.
 * Fellow, Acoustical Society of America (FASA), 1988, for significant contributions to pattern directivity control.
 * Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), 1994.
 * Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science (FAS), 1990.
 * Foundation Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Engineering (FAEng), 1999.
 * Life Senior Member, IEEE, USA, 2011.
 * Chartered Engineer (C. Eng.), The Engineering Council of Great Britain, 1988.
 * Post-Doctoral Fellow, US National Research Council (NRC), 1977.
 * Distinguished Long Service Award, University of Lagos-Akoka, Nigeria, 2003.
 * "Silver Certificate Recipient," Acoustical Society of America, 2001, in recognition of 25 years of continuous and productive membership.
 * Council Member & Chairman of the Nigeria Centre, The British IET, London, 1990-1996.
 * "Man of the Year" Award, America Biographical Institute, 1995.
 * Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1995.
 * Inclusion in "Marquis Who's Who" in the World, 1993.

Selected Publications
Prof. S.A. Adekola has contributed significantly to the field of acoustics and electromagnetic research with several publications in renowned journals:

Journals

 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, (1976), “Toward a more general integral formulation of the pressure field of an echosonde aperture antenna,”, J. Acoust. Soc. Am., 60(1): 230-239, (USA, 1996).
 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi. (1977), “Concerning the influence of echo carrier frequencies and antenna dimensions on the performance of echosonde (acoustic radar antennas)”. J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 60(1), pp230-239, (USA,1977).
 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, (1987), “Design of synthesized circular echosonde sources-I: Analytical Results,” ACUSTICA: Vol.65, No.1, pp.21-28, (WEST GERMANY, 1987) .


 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, (1983), “On the excitation of a circular loop antenna by traveling-and standing wave current distributions,” International Journal of Electronics, London, Vol.54, No.6, pp.705-732, (U.K., 1983) .
 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi and AMUSA, K. Akinwale (2019), “Effects of Ground Plane Dimensions on Patterns Radiated by Slot Antennas,” International Journal of Electronics, London, pp.1-26. (U.K., 2019) .
 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, AYORINDE, A., OKEWOLE, F., and MOWETE, Ike (2021), “A Quasi-Moment-Method empirical modelling for pathless prediction,” International Journal of Electronics, London, pp.1-14, (U.K., 2021) .


 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, MOWETE, Alex Ike, and AYORINDE, Ayotunde A. (2007), “A rigorous analysis of the radiation characteristics of helical-beam antennas,” European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.16, No.2, pp.317-326 (EUROPE, 2007) .
 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, MOWETE, Alex Ike, and AYORINDE, Ayotunde A. (2009), “Compact Theory of the Broadband Elliptical Helical Antenna,” European Journal of Scientific Research, 31(3), pp.446-490 (EUROPE, 2009) .

Pre-Retirement Service

 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi. (1975). “Effects of phase-front distributions and shielding on acoustic antenna patterns using a tapered cylindrical structure as a model”, Proc. National USNC/URSI (International Union of Radio Science), University of Colorado, Boulder.


 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi and MOWETE, Alex Ike. (1998). “A circular-loop excited Yagi-Uda Array of coated thin-wire antennas”, Journal of Engineering Research (JER), Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 143- 168, Univ. of Lagos, Nigeria, (NIGERIA, 1998).


 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi and AYORINDE, Ayotunde Abimbola. (2001). “Effects of center-excitation on the radiation mechanism of helical antennas employed in Satellite Communication”, Journal of Engineering Research (JER), Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 75- 103, Univ. of Lagos, Nigeria, (NIGERIA, 2001).


 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi, MOWETE, Alex Ike and AYORINDE, Ayotunde Abimbola. (2002). “Exclusion of ground planes in thin-wire helical antennas”, Journal of Engineering Research (JER), Vol. 9, Nos. 3 & 4, pp. 13- 28, Univ. of Lagos, Nigeria, (NIGERIA, 2002).


 * ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi MOWETE, Alex Ike and AYORINDE, Ayotunde Abimbola. (2006). “Analysis of helical-beam antennas backed by co-axial parasitic loops”, Proceedings of the National Conference and Exhibition on Telecommunications and Broadcasting in Nigeria, Vol. 1, Technical Papers, July 25th 27th, pp. 24 – 39, (NIGERIA, 2006).

After Retirement

 * S. A. Adekola, A. I. Mowete and A. A. Ayorinde. (2007). “A rigorous analysis of the radiation characteristics of helical-beam antennas”, European Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 16, No.2, pp. 317-326.


 * S. A. Adekola, A. I. Mowete and A. A. Ayorinde. (2009). “A compact theory of the broadband elliptical helical antenna”, European Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 16, No.2, pp. 446-490.


 * A. A. Ayorinde, S. A. Adekola, and A. Ike Mowete. (2015). “A Moment-method Analysis of a Thin-wire Chireix-coil Antenna”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS) Proceedings, Czech Republic, July 6-9, pp. 112-117.


 * A. A. Ayorinde, S. A. Adekola, and A. Ike Mowete. (2017). “Analysis of a Circular-loop Antenna Backed by a Circular Ground-plane of Finite Extent”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS) Proceedings, St. Petersburg, Russia - Spring, pp. 173-179.


 * Ayorinde, A. A., Adekola, S. A. and A. Ike Mowete. (2018). “Axial-mode Performance Characteristics of a Thin-wire Square Helical Antenna”, International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (IRECAP), Vol. 8, No. 1, February 2018, pp. 16-27.

After Emeritus Professorship

 * S. Adeniyi Adekola and K. Akinwale Amusa. (2019). “Effects of Ground Plane Dimensions on Patterns Radiated by Slot Antennas”, International Journal of Electronics, Published by Informa UK Limited (Taylor and Francis Group), London, pp. 1-26.


 * K. A. Amusa and S. A. Adekola. (2021). “Significance of the Ground Plane Width and Frequency on the Patterns Radiated by Rectangular Slot Antennas”, 2021 Int. Conf. on Electromagnetics in Advance Applications/IEEE-APS Topical Conf. on Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communications/USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, pp. 142-146. Published by IEEE.


 * A. Ike Mowete, A. A. Ayorinde and S. A. Adekola. (2022). “The Logarithmically-non-uniform Helix Antenna Mounted Above a Finite Ground Plane”, ELEKTRIKA Journal of Electrical Engineering, UT, Malaysia, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 25-34, April 2022. Eratum: "Adeniyi Adekola" NOT "Adeniyi Adehola".


 * Sulaiman Adeniyi Adekola, Ayorinde Abimbola, Hisham Abubakar Mohamed, Francis Olutunji Okewole and Ike Mowete (2023) "On the Quasi-Moment-Method as a Rain Attenuation Prediction Modeling Algorithm" JCIS: Brazil: Journal of Communication and Information System, Vol. 38, No.1, pp.198-210 (2023).
 * AYORINDE, Ayotunde Abimbola; ADEKOLA, Sulaiman Adeniyi; MOWETE Ike (2023), "An Impendance matched Exponentially-non-Uniform Axial-mode Helical Antenna," Iranian Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 19, No.4, December 2023, pp.1-11