Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Adejoke Ajala
Senior Lecturer
Chemical Engineering
Dr Mary Adejoke Ajala is a passionate researcher and teacher of Chemical Engineering. She holds the following degrees; B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. She is a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and member of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE). She is also a University of Michigan African Presidential Scholar (UMAPS), at the United State of America. Her research interest are centered on material development, environmental engineering, catalysis, renewable energy, water treatment, and nanotechnology for varied applications. She has published several articles in high impact journals, peer reviewed for Scopus journals and made presentation in conferences and workshops.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E.)
- Masters of Technology (M.Tech)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Professional Affiliations
- Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering (NSChE)
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN)
Research Interests
- Development of Materials (Filters, Nanocomposites, Adsorbents, Polymers) for wastewater treatment
- Development of Catalysts for Bioenergy Production
- Synthesis of Nanomaterials/Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery, Air Treatment, Product Development
Research Affiliations
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, USA
Links to Publications
Get in Touch
For enquiries or collaborations, please use the contact details below.
Office Address
Rm 4D, Floor 0, Department of Chemical Engineering Building, University of Ilorin

Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
08033660981
hodchemicalengrg@unilorin.edu.ng