Olayinka John Ramonu

Experienced engineering lecturer with over six years of teaching across Mechanical Engineering, Thermofluids, Automotive Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Technology at HND and degree level. Researcher in Mechanical Engineering (University of Leeds, Thesis submission stage) with industry experience collaborating with BP and Sellafield Ltd. Passionate about translating real-world engineering experience into engaging, practical learning for the next generation of engineers.

Teaching Assistant — Combustion & Thermofluids at University of Leeds (2024-09 – Present)

• Delivering combustion and thermofluids laboratory modules to undergraduate engineering students
• Supporting experimental instruction, assessment, and providing one-to-one guidance in laboratory settings
• Contributing to undergraduate engineering project supervision — mentoring students through research methodology and technical problem-solving

Part-Time Lecturer — Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) at Federal University Oye Ekiti (2021-09 – 2023-01)

• Delivered undergraduate mechanical engineering lectures and supervised final-year engineering project students

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro (2017-02 – 2023-01)

• Taught full modules in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Supervised undergraduate research projects, guiding students from proposal through to final submission and presentation
• Led departmental academic planning, timetabling, and project coordination across the Mechanical Engineering department
• Developed practical, hands-on learning approaches to engage diverse learners with varying levels of prior knowledge

Doctoral Researcher at University of Leeds (2023-02 – Present)

Conducting advanced research in hydrogen combustion, ignition physics, and energy systems — providing rich real-world context directly relevant to Renewables, Energy Systems, and Mechanical Engineering teaching

• Three manuscripts under review in leading journals; presented at the International Conference on Numerical Combustion (ICNC 2025, Rome) and the Energy Forum (FERIA, Leeds)
• Google Scholar: 328+ citations | h-index: 5

Industry Collaboration — Numerical Safety Modelling at Sellafield Ltd, UK | University of Leeds / Sellafield (2023-02 – Present)

Numerical safety modelling for hydrogen systems in nuclear decommissioning — advanced energy systems expertise

Industry Collaboration — Hydrogen Engine Pre-Ignition Experiments at BP United Kingdom | University of Leeds / BP (2024-09 – 2025-07)

Designed and conducted hydrogen engine pre-ignition experiments — translatable industry knowledge for automotive and energy learners

Industry Collaboration — Fuel Characterisation at Shell Global Solutions (UK) | University of Leeds / Shell (2023-06 – 2023-06)

Fuel characterisation combustion measurements at the Bradley Combustion Laboratory — direct industry experience in energy and fuels relevant to FE learners

PhD in Mechanical Engineering – University of Leeds (2023- present (thesis submission stage))

MSc in Mechanical Engineering – University of Ibadan (2015-2017)

BEng in Mechanical Engineering – Ahmadu Bello University (2008-2012)