Profile
Biography:
Dr Taiwo Babatunde Hammed holds bachelor degree in Environmental Management and Toxicology from Federal University Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun state (1999) and both masters (2009) and PhD degrees (2015) in Public Health (Environmental Health) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He attended UNESCO-IHE’s Netherlands Fellowships Programmes (NFP) on Solid Waste and Engineering (2008). In 2017, Dr Hammed enjoyed Post-Doctoral Fellowship under Climate Impacts Research Capacity Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) programme at Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya jointly organized by African Academy of Sciences, The Association of Commonwealth Universities and UKAid. He was also a Fellow of Blue Charter Programme on marine plastic waste pollution at the University of Plymouth, UK (2019). In recognition of his contributions to the field of Solid Waste Technology and Management, he received Roy F. Weston Award at Widener University, Phildelphia, Pa, USA in 2016.
Following his various action-oriented and community outreach programmes, Dr Hammed has developed many innovative technologies that have earned him ten patents, approved by Nigerian Government. These technologies have already been linked with and tested in some needy communities in Nigeria for acceptability and sustainability. Further, he has worked in various consultancy services for national and international organisations. Among these are: UNEP global marine plastics stocktake (African Lead), UNICEF’s Sanitation Hygiene and Water (SHAWN) Project in Benue, Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States, Nigeria (Co-Researcher) and MTN Nigeria Foundation Environmental Health Project at Alesinloye market Ibadan (Project Manager). Dr Hammed is currently the Technical Director of TETFund-sponsored Renewable Resources Centre, University of Ibadan, Senior Key Waste Management for EU-funded Nigerian Climate Change Response Programme (NCCRP) and one of the Nigerian scientists in the UNFCCC roaster of Experts. His research interests span areas such as: solid waste recycling (composting for food production, biogas, biodiesel, refuse derived fuel from plastics and other energy recovery from natural material and waste), and climate change impact from wastes. Many of his translational researches have been published in both local and international peer review journals.
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Research
1)
Title: Waste Buy-back Activities at Kube-Atenda, Communities Ibadan
Funder: The Association of Commonwealth Universities and UKAid
Brief Summary: As climate change has become a great public health concern with poor solid waste (litter) management being a significant contributor to this problem. This is a Climate Impacts Research Capacity Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) research uptake activity for scaling up a waste buy-back centre at Kube-Atenda, Ibadan, Nigeria. There was promotion of solid waste buy-back centre for plastics, paper, metal etc at Kube-Atenda in Ibadan North Local Government Area. It aims at preventing waste related diseases and climate change effect. At the end of the project, the knowledge and practices of mitigating greenhouse gas emission through waste recycling in the community was improved.
Role: Researcher
Collaborators: Sridhar M.K.C (University of Ibadan), Prof (Shem O. Wandiga (University of Nairobi, Kenya), Yacob Mulugetta (University College London, United Kingdom), DFID (UK) and African Academy of Sciences (AAS).
2)
Title: Waste to Electricity in at Kube-Atenda community in Ibadan
Funder: The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Brief Summary: This a second round of the Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement programme (CIRCLE) Research Uptake Fund. The current uptake focused on a new innovation that used smokeless pyrolytic chamber to convert various solid wastes to renewable energy and useful by-products to address the challenges being faced in a community in Ibadan. The project centre has become a study area for researchers and postgraduate students in the University of Ibadan and other universities in Nigeria. The research uptake was expected to meet the community people needs in the area of community development, clean environment, people’s capacity building in waste to wealth concept for wealth creation and poverty reduction, improved health and improved self-esteem. In addition, the uptake activities will facilitate and contribute to the use of research evidence by policy makers, practitioners and other development actors in the state in general. Lastly, the transformation in the community would surely arouse the interest of policy makers to turn evidence into policy action.
Role: Researcher
Collaborators: Sridhar M.K.C (University of Ibadan), Prof Shem O. Wandiga (University of Nairobi, Kenya), Yacob Mulugetta (University College London, United Kingdom), DFID (UK) and African Academy of Sciences (AAS).
3)
Title: Plastic Waste Disposal into Water Bodies and Mitigation Measure through Community Level Interventions along Nigerian Coastal Corridor
Funder: Waitrose & Partners; Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Brief Summary: As part of the Commonwealth Marine Plastics Research & Innovation Framework (MPRIF), the project includes tackling marine pollution – specifically the issue of marine plastics, which were drastically affecting the health of our oceans, marine life, and the Blue Economy. This collaborative research focuses on community-led waste plastic management in an organized manner at various communities along coastline where various activities may be contributing to marine plastic pollution. It has to do with the all aspects of sustainable plastic waste management including: identifying hot spots of plastic pollution along coastline in Lagos, quantifying the quantity of plastic waste that enters ocean through the lagoon, rivers and open drains, identifying the common types of plastics in the ocean, documentation of factors that contribute to plastics disposal into water bodies and sensitization of community people on alternative management of plastic waste through concept-reduce, reuse, recycle (4Rs) concept. The research was carried out the under Blue Charter Fellowship Knowledge Exchange Grant Scheme
Role: Researcher
Collaborators: Prof Sabine Pahl (University of Plymouth, UK) and Prof Paromita Chakraborty (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India)
4)
Title: Global Marine Plastics Stocktake
Funder: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Brief Summary: This is line with data collection on the quantity of plastics and practices Reducing marine litter and microplastic discharge to the ocean across the continents in the world. Checking and validating existing data via a range of methods such as internet searches and following up a sample of submissions via phone calls or e-mails. The overall number of submissions was split between four academic partners, with each partner mainly focusing on their geographical region (e.g., Latin America and Caribbean, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern European, Western European and others).
Role: Africa Lead
Collaborators: Prof Sabine Pahl and Dr Julie Goodhew (University of Plymouth, the UK)
Publications
1.Sridhar, M.K.C., Hammed, T.B. and Anthony, O. (Eds) (2016). Entrepreneurship in Waste Recycling. Ibadan: Book builders. 750 pp.
2.Sridhar, M.K.C. and Hammed, T.B (2019). Wild Mushrooms from Nigeria: A Health and Safety Guide for Communities. Ibadan, Nigeria: Artsmostfare Prints. 145 pp.
3.Sridhar, M.K.C, Adejumo, M., Hammed, T.B and Akinwale, C. (2020). COVID-19 PANDEMIC & Other Viral Infections: A Guide for Prevention, Control and Coping Strategies in West Africa. Artsmostfare Prints. i-xiviii; 1-613 pp. ISBN: 978-978-58234-5-5 (Prints); 978-978-58234-4-8 (Online)
4. Sridhar M.K.C., Hammed, T.B. and Oyelami H.I. (2017). Development of an Electrolytic Process for Selective Extraction of Copper from Chemical and Biological Leachates from Electronic Waste. The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 43, No. 1: 7-14.
5.Hammed, T.B., Sridhar M.K.C., Ana G.R.E.E. and David A. (2017). Low Emission, Smoke Free Charcoal from Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Waste- A Cheap Energy Source for Rural Communities in Nigeria. Journal of Resources Development and Management 34: 23-28.
6.Hammed, T.B., Ana G. R. E. E, Morakinyo O.M, Adejumo M. and Okareh O. T. (2017). Knowledge, Practice and Perceived Problems of Solid Waste Generated in an Institutional Complex, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Nature and Science 15, No. 9: 48-53.
7.Hammed, T.B., Sridhar M.K.C. and Fawole O. B. (2017). A Low Cost ‘Umbrella Rainwater Harvester’ for Open Air Markets in Nigeria: Design, Fabrication, Yield and Quality Assessment. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 8, issue 7: 1451-1458.
8.Sridhar M.K.C. and Hammed, T.B. (2017). Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Strategic Waste Management Options. International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations. International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations 6, issue 69: 1-7.
9.Hammed, T.B. Shem O. W., Yacob M. and Sridhar M.K.C. (2018). Improving Knowledge and Practices of Mitigating Green House Gas Emission through Waste Recycling in a Community, Ibadan, Nigeria. Waste Management 81: 22-32.
10.Hammed, T.B., Sridhar M.K.C., Oseji M. and Lawal O. Sakirat (2018). Characteristics and Management Practices of Solid Waste Generated by Animals at Zoological Garden of a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Health Sciences 5: 93-101.
11.Salako S.G, Oloruntoba E.O, Adegbite, A.A., Oladokun O.P. and Hameed, T.B. (2018). Constraints in Adopting Communal Systems in Solid Waste Management in Peri-Urban Area of Abeokuta for Sustainable Technologies. African Journal of Environmental Health Sciences 5: 55-65.
12.Adetimehin Easter T., Hammed, T.B., Adejumo Mumuni (2019). Microbial Load in Bonga Shad Fish (Ethmalosa fimbriata), Preservation Methods and Hygiene Practices among Fishmongers in Epe Community, Nigeria. Agricultural Research and Technology: Open Access J. 20(1): 556112
13.Hammed, T.B and Sridhar M.K.C. (2019). Emissions from waste burning, uneven rainfall and flood events as predictors of climate change effects in a Nigerian community. J Environ Sci Nat Res. (IJESNR) Vol 17: 555955
14.Hammed, T.B., Oloruntoba E.O. and G.R.E.E. Ana (2019). Enhancing Growth and Yield of Crops with Nutrient Enriched Organic Fertilizer at Wet and Dry Seasons in Ensuring Climate Smart Agriculture. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture 8: 81–92.
15.Hammed, T.B., Ana G.R.E.E. and Oloruntoba E.O. (2020). Formulation of Natural Fortifiers from Readily Available Materials for Nutrient Enrichment of Organic Fertilizers. Environment and Natural Resources Journal 18(1), 9-20.
16.Aluko, O., Oloruntoba, E., Ana, G., Hammed, T.B, Afolabi, O. (2020). Characteristics of co-composts produced from raw faecal sludge and organic market waste in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria International journal of recycling organic waste in agriculture Vol 9(4): 333-347-. Doi: 10.30486/ijrowa.2020.1898218.1062.
17.Hammed, T.B., Sridhar M.K.C. and Majekodunmi A.O. (2022). Converting Fruit Waste into Biogas: A Waste to Energy Strategy in Urban Markets in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. J. of Environment and Waste Management Vol 30: (Switzerland)
18.Sridhar, M.K.C. and Hammed, T.B. (2014). Waste to Energy through Community Level Biogas Plants from Organic Wastes. CERT No.: 000530, Application Date: 2013-10-30.
19.Sridhar M.K.C. and Hammed, T.B. (2018). Design and Fabrication of Indigenous Phototherapy Equipment for Treating Neonatal Jaundice in Nigeria. CERT. No.: 002591, Application Date: 2017-04-17. (Nigeria).
20.Hammed, T. B. and Sridhar M.K.C. (2021). All- Season Solar Distiller with Supplementary Energy from Biogas for Laboratories’ Use in Low-Income Settings. CERT. No.: 006022, Application Date: 2021-01-25.
Supervision
Masters Level (MSc.)
CURRENT STUDENTS
Year of Entry: 2020/2021 Session
1. Project Title: Assessment Greenhouse Gas Emission and their Mitigation Practices in selected Public Swimming Pools in Ibadan, Nigeria
Student’s Name: ADELEKE Adenike Oluwaseun
2. Project Title: Greenhouse Gas Emission Potential of Various Aquacultural Practices in Nigeria
Student’s Name: GANA Leah
3. Project Title: Exploring Tie and Dye waste water treatment through various filtration media embedded with Activated Carbon
Student’s Name: AJANI Imisioluwa
4. Project Title: Treatment of Leachate generated at a Dumpsite in Ibadan using Clay Soil Fortified with Biochar
Student’s Name: MORAKINYO Dolapo Damola
5. Project Title: Assessing the impact of microplastics beads used in the production of personal care products on health and the environment
Student’s Name: OLALI Isaac Nakanie
Doctoral Level (Ph.D)
1. Project Title:Development of Community Based Organic and Biofertilizers From Household Solid Waste for Improved Agriculture in Akufo Southwest Nigeria
Student’s Name: POPOOLA Folake Olabimpe
Fellowship Level: Nil
Masters Level (MSc.)
PREVIOUS STUDENTS (Selected)
Year of Entry: 2018/2019 Session
1. Project Title: Eco-toxicological risk assessment of marine plastic pollution in the communities along the coastline of Lagos, Nigeria
Student’s Name: ADEDOKUN Victoria A.
2. Project Title: Antimicrobial Potencies of Ethanolic Extracts of Selected Local Medicinal Plants in Disinfection Against Hand Related Bacterial Infections
Student’s Name: OLOPADE Adeola Abosede
3. Project Title: Associated Health Effects of Solid Waste Disposal Among Under-Five Children (U5c) Living Around Designated Dumpsites in Ibadan
Student’s Name: ONIANWA Oluchi
4. Project Title: Redesigning and fabrication of a locally adaptable outdoor food roaster for controlling air pollution and food poisoning
Student’s Name: SALAKO Sola Peter
Year of Entry: 2017/2018 Session
1. Project Title: UDOSEN Otobong Udosen
Student’s Name: Knowledge, and Practices of Biosecurity Measures in Selected Poultry Farms in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria
2. Project Title: Energy Efficiency and Exhaust Emission Assessment of Gaseous Biofuels Generated from Selected Municipal Wastes
Student’s Name: OLAKAREEM Wuraola Halirat
3. Project Title: Effect of Combined Phytotechnology and Land Treatment Application on the Quality of Effluent Generated at a Roofing Sheet Manufacturing Industry, Ibadan, Nigeria
Student’s Name: EGBUCHULAM Blessed Chetachi
Year of Entry: 2016/2017 Session
1. Project Title: Knowledge, Perception and Compliance Status of Manufacturing Industries in Selected States in South-west Nigeria to Environmental Regulation
Student’s Name: OFIOGUMA Rachel Alaere
2. Project Title: Resource Recovery from Dead Fish at a Medium Scale Commercial Fishery in Ibadan, Nigeria
Student’s Name: UYEH Bernedette Adoo
3. Project Title: Quality Improvement of Fish Feed with Maggots produced from Poultry Waste at a Farm in Ibadan
Student’s Name: BALOGUN Ayobami Abiola
4. Project Title: Risk factors and Safety Measures among Shoemakers at Sagamu Community, Nigeria
Student’s Name: AYEGBAJEJE Olusoji Dayo
Doctoral level: Nil
Fellowship: Nil
Grants
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