Staff Profile

Michael Adeleye
Prof. Michael Adeleye

Position: Professor

Department: Physics

Email: michael.adeleye@binghamuni.edu.ng

Biography

Professor Michael Adeleye is a Professor of Experimental and Applied Nuclear Physics and has served as the Head of the Department of Physics at Bingham University. He holds a doctorate in Nuclear Physics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. With over three decades of professional experience, he has taught at Bingham University as well as at three prestigious high schools in Nigeria and South Africa: Adesoye College in Offa, Loyola Jesuit College in Abuja, and the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg.

Professor Adeleye has presented papers at numerous conferences worldwide and has published many peer-reviewed articles in academic journals. He is a Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP), a Registered Teacher, and an approved examiner for Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Additionally, he is a Science Education Specialist and an alumnus of the renowned World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS) in Vienna, Austria. He is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Physics (MNIP) and five other professional organizations.

Throughout his career, Professor Adeleye has held various roles, including Dean of Student Affairs and Director of University Consultancy Services. He has served as a member or chairperson on numerous university committees. His contributions to education have earned him several accolades, including the St. Ignatius of Loyola Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to Jesuit Education in Nigeria (1998-2006), the African Leadership Academy Service Award for his role in shaping ALA and developing Africa's future leaders (2009-2012), and the Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Service Award for his commitment and contributions to Bingham University in 2023.

Further demonstrating his commitment to education, he was appointed to the Governing Council of Faith Academy in Goshen, Abuja, from 2019 to 2023 and served on the Academic Advisory Board of Crescent Pearl Leadership Academy in Abuja from 2020 to 2021.

Qualifications
SN Name Institution Year Obtained
1 Ph.D. Physics (Experimental & Applied Nuclear Physics) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria. 2013
2 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna. Nigeria 2007
3 M.Sc. Physics (Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics) The University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria. 1998
4 B.Sc. (Hons) Physics The University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria. 1994
Publications
SN Name Type Status
1 Neutron Flux Stability Measurement Of Miniature Neutron Source Research Reactors Using 0.1%Au-Al Alloy And Pure Cu Wires. Journal Article
2 Monte Carlo Simulation Of Additional Safety Control Rod For Commercial Mnsr To Enhance Safety. Journal Article
3 Determination Of Some Metal Contaminants From Industrial Effluents In North-West Nigeria Using K0-Naa Standardization Method. Journal Article
4 Determination Of Neutron Flux Parameters After Installation Of Cd-Lined For Implementations Of Enaa And Fnaa With Nirr-1. Journal Article
5 Problems Facing Computerization Of School Records: A Case Study Of Secondary Schools In Jos, Nigeria. Journal Article
6 Calibration Of A Gamma-Ray Spectrometer Using Electronic Spreadsheet Package And Dedicated Spectral Analysis Software. Journal Article
7 Evaluation Of Some Research Reactor Parameters In Modified Irradiation Site Of Nirr-1. Journal Article
8 Determination Of Mn, Fe, Cu And Zn In Indigenous Complementary Infant Flour From Kenya By Total-Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence. Journal Article
9 Survey Of Standardization Methods Of Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis: A Review. Journal Article
10 Application Of The Cd-Lined Irradiation Channel Of Nirr-1 And Implementation Of The K0-Iaea Program To Evaluate Elemental Contents In Clay Samples. Journal Article
11 Radioactivity Analysis Of Underground Drinking Water Sources In Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria. Journal Article
12 The Effect Of The Availability And Utilization Of Laboratory Apparatus In The Teaching Of Physics: A Case Study Of Secondary Schools In Karu Lga, Nigeria. Journal Article
13 Prompt Neutron Lifetime Calculations For The Nirr-1 Reactor. Journal Article
14 Elemental Evaluation Of Cereals Commonly Used In Nigeria Using Neutron Activation Analysis. Journal Article
15 Metal Toxicity In Terminelia Avicennioides And Sida Acuta Medicinal Plants From Gbongbofu And Swatamukun In Bida, Niger State. Journal Article
16 Activity Concentration Of Natural Radionuclides And Assessment Of The Associated Radiological Hazards In The Marine Croaker (Pseudotolitus Typus) Fish From Two Coastal Areas Of Nigeria. Journal Article
17 Study Of Heavy Metals Bio Toxicity Present In Locally Produced Palm Kernel Oil In Osun State, Nigeria. Journal Article
18 Application Of Nuclear Interactions For Material Analysis. Conference Paper
19 Assessment Of Radionuclide Concentration Associated With Locally Produced Palm Kernel Oil In Osun State, Nigeria. Journal Article
20 Hydrogeological Mapping Of Bingham University, Karu Campus, Nasarawa State. Journal Article
21 Radiological Hazard Assessment And Human Exposure To Natural Radionuclides In Soils Of Udege Mbeki Mining Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Journal Article
22 Implementation Of The K0-Based Neutron Activation Analysis (Naa) Methodology And K0-Iaea Program At The Centre For Energy Research And Training (Cert), Zaria, Nigeria. Conference Paper
23 The Standardization Of Standardless Naa: A Move Towards The Optimisation Of Neutron Activation Analysis Techniques Conference Paper
24 Computer Simulations In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (Stem) Education: Using Cutting-Edge Tools To Create & Deliver Innovative, Interactive & Engaging Lessons. Conference Paper
25 Hydrogeological Mapping Of Bingham University Campus, Karu, Nasarawa State. Nigeria. Conference Paper
Research Interests
  • • The Physics and the applications of Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) using Miniature Neutron Source Reactors (MNSRs) and High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector spectrometers.
  • • Efficiency Calibration of Semiconductor Spectrometers and their applications in Gamma-and X-Ray Spectrometry.
  • • Investigating environmental pollution especially by industrial effluents from textile and leather industries.
  • • Assessing the impact of the use of Java Applets, java-generated animations in deepening students’ conceptual knowledge of Physics.
  • • Integration of ICT in education especially in the design and delivery of innovative and enriching curriculum and computerisation of school records at all tiers.
  • Radiation safety and environmental exposure assessment.
  • Toxic metal exposure monitoring.