Obafemi Obajemihi

Obafemi Obajemihi is a Teaching Professor in Agricultural Technology at the RAU-QAU Joint Institute and Rwanda Agriculture University (RAU). His expertise lies in Postharvest Technology, with a focus on mitigating food loss through eco-friendly preservation and processing techniques. He has developed systems such as a multiwavelength infrared-pulsed vacuum dryer and a battery-operated evaporative cooling system for perishable storage.

Education: BEng from Ilorin University, MEng from Minna University, and PhD from Ilorin University. His research spans food engineering, agricultural processing, and environmental hazard analysis in industrial settings. He has contributed to innovations in drying technologies, edible film modifications, and food safety protocols.

Research interests emphasize sustainable food preservation, including cold plasma applications, osmodehydration, and infrared drying optimization. His work addresses both technical and environmental challenges in food processing, with a focus on tropical agricultural products like tomatoes, African star apples, and fluted pumpkin seeds.

Key areas of technical expertise include:

• Design of food processing machinery
• Statistical optimization via Response Surface Methodology
• Energy-efficient drying systems
• Antimicrobial food packaging solutions