Professor J. A. Fuwape
Professor J. A. Fuwape
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contact Information:
Department of Forestry & Wood Technology,
Federal University of Technology,
P. M. B. 704, Akure, Nigeria.
Postal Code 340001.
Phone: +234-803-4732671
Email: joefuwape@yahoo.com
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Professor J. A. Fuwape
Wood Science and Technology

Education

  • Post-Doctoral research in Wood composite system, University of North Wales. Bangor. 1991-1992.
  • Visiting research scientist, Department of Plant Science, Institute of Tropical Forestry. University of Oxford. Oxford. UK. March 1992.
  • Ph.D. Wood Products Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1984.
  • M.Sc. Wood Products Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1982.
  • B.Sc. Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1979.

Research Interests

  • Forest biomass and bio-energy
  • Wood carbonization and combustion characteristics of wood
  • Wood–Cement composite board
  • Wood Physics (Physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown wood species)
  • Wood weathering (Photo-degradation of some tropical wood species)
  • Conversion of wood residue to panel products and briquettes
  • Preservative treatment of wood.

Current Research

  • Physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown wood species in Nigeria.
  • Photo-degradation of tropical wood species.
  • Production of briquettes from wood waste and its combustion characterisation.

Graduate Students’ Supervision

Ph.D. degree

  • Tella, I.O. 2005   Biomass and Bio-energy Characteristics of some Plantation ‘Species Growing in Semi-arid Region of Adamawa State.  Nigeria.
  • Ajayi, B. (2000).  Strength and Dimensional Stability of Cement bonded Flakeboard Produced from Gmelina arborea and Leucaena leucocephala. 
  • Badejo, S.O.O. (1999).  Influences of process variables properties of cement-bonded particleboard from mixed tropical hardwoods. 
  • Olufemi, B. (1995). Veneering qualities of Brachystegia nigerica.

Master’s degree

  • Ajigbon,A.J. (2005) Strength and dimensional properties of plastic wood composite boards produced from Afara wood.
  • Adedipe, O.E. (2004) Machining and mechanical properties of plantation grown Gmelina arborea wood.
  • Osuntuyi, E.O (2002) Strength and dimensional properties of cement bonded wastepaper and sawdust composite boards.
  • Fabiyi, J.S. (2001).   Physical and Mechanical Properties of Plantation Grown Opepe (Nauclea didderrichii) Wood. 
  • Owoyemi, J.M. (2000).  Evaluation of the Resistance of Gmelina arborea Wood Treated with Creosote and Cashew Nut oil to Termite Attack. 
  • Adebiyi, B. (1999). The structure and log conversion efficiency of sawmills in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Awards

  • Recipient, MARSHAV Scholarship to participate in International Course on Ecological consideration for Sustainable Agriculture. Shefayim, Israel, 2004.
  • Recipient, Malaysian Government Grant to participate in XXI IUFRO Congress, Kualar Lumpur 1-2 August, 2000
  • Recipient, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and IUFRO grant to participate in all division 5, IUFRO conference.  Pullman Washington, USA 1997
  • Recipient, Centre Technique de Co-operation Agricole Rurale (CTA) travel grant to participate in conference on thermochemical biomass conversion.  Banff Canada. 1996
  • Recipient, IUFRO Scientist Assistant grant to participate in IUFRO XX, Tampere Finland, 1995
  • Associate Editor, Nigerian Journal of Forestry, 1987 - 1989.
  • Visiting Scientist - Oxford Forestry Institute, Oxford University U.K. 1992.
  • Member of Forest Product Society, Madison Wisconsin.
  • A.I.W.Sc - Associate member of the Institute of Wood Science, England.
  • Commonwealth Fellowship, awarded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, 1991.
  • Recipient, University of Ibadan Scholarship - 1982 - 1984.
  • Recipient, The Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship 1980 - 1981.
  • The Schilch prize, awarded by University of Ibadan to the best student in Silviculture, 1979 graduating set in B.Sc. Forestry.

Courses Taught

  • Wood Seasoning and Preservation
  • Pulping and Bleaching Technology
  • Engineering Properties of Wood
  • Wood Structures
  • Paper Technology
  • Pulp Science
  • Properties of Wood in Relation to Utilisation

Professional Affiliations

  • Forestry Association of Nigeria
  • Institute of Wood Science, England
  • International Society of Tropical Foresters
  • Science Association of Nigeria
  • Forest Products Society
  • International Union of Forestry Research Organisations

Recent Professional Meetings attended

  • Workshop for the Development of merged benchmarks and revised minimum Academic Standards. Abuja 2nd to 5th August 2005.
  • Orientation Workshop for new Councils of Federal Universities. National Universities Commission. Abuja 31st May to 2nd June, 2005.
  • School of Agriculture and Agric. Technology Annual Conference on development in agricultural and biological sciences. Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.  27th April 2005.
  • International course on Ecological consideration for sustainable Agricultural development projects. 24th November – 15th December 2004
  • Workshop on Environmental Degradation, Reclamation and Conservation. University of Ado-Ekiti. 24 – 26th 2004.
  • International Conference on Cocoa Alliance. Accra Ghana. 13-18th October 2003
  • Workshop on Sustainable and Competitive Cocoa System (SCCS) in Africa regional project. University of Ghana. 1-6th December. 2002
  • Workshop on Environmental Impact of Forest Industries. Akure 6-7 December, 2001.
  • IUFRO XXI World Congress.  Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 1-12 August, 2000.

Publications

Thesis/Dissertation

Fuwape, J.A. 1984.  Studies on combustion characteristics of Gmelina arborea (Roxb) residues utilizable as fuel in pulp and paper industries in Nigeria.  Ph.D. thesis.  University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 280pp.

Fuwape, J.A. 1982.  Wood as source of energy: A survey and experimental determination of combustion characteristics of some wood species in Oyo State.  M.Sc. dissertation, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 101pp.

Fuwape, J.A. 1979.  The diurnal pattern of stomatal behaviour in Gmelina arborea in relation to microclimate and leaf water potential.  B.Sc project report, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 66 pp.

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    Refereed Journal Articles
    • Fuwape, J.A. and E.O. Adedipe (2005). Physical and mechanical properties plantation grown Gmelina arborea. Applied Tropical Agriculture. Vol 10(1)21-30
    • Tella, I.O. and J.A. Fuwape (2005) Fuel value index and biofuel characteristics of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Applied Tropical Agriculture. Vol 10 (2)12-22
    • Ajayi B. and Fuwape, J.A. (2005). Influence of additive Concentration and Wood Species on Dimensional Stability of Cement bonded Flakeboard. Journal of the Institute of Wood Science, U.K. Vol 17 (1) 34-40.
    • Adeduntan, S.A. Ofuya, T.I. and J.A. Fuwape (2004). Environmental effects of insects herbivores and logging on tree species diversity in Akure. Applied Tropical Agriculture. 9(1) 12-17.
    • Adekunle, V.A.J., Akindele, S.O. and J. A. Fuwape (2004) structure and yield models of tropical rainforest ecosystem of southwest Nigeria. Food, Agriculture and Environment 2(2) 395-399.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Fabiyi, J.S. (2003). Variations in strength properties of plantation grown Nauclea diderrichii wood. Journal of Tropical Forest Products 9(1 & 2): 45-53.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (2002). The impacts of forest industries on the environment. Journal of Tropical Science Resources Vol. 17(2): 78-90.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and J.S. Fabiyi (2002). Variations in strength properties of plantation grown Opepe (Nauclea diderrichii) wood.   Journal of Tropical Wood Products. 9(1&2) 45-53.
    • Fuwape, J.A., Onyekwelu, J.C. and V.A.J. Adekunle (2001).  Biomass Equations and Estimation for Gmelina arborea and Naudea diderrichii stands in Akure Forest Reserve. Biomass & Bioenergy 21: 401-405.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (2000). Creep behaviour of Wood-cement Particlebaord.   Applied Tropical Agriculture. 5(1) 32-39.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2000.  Resistance to Screw Withdrawal and Durability of Wood cement Board.  Jour. of Technical Education.  17(2) 116-122.
    • Adekunle, V.A.J. and J.A. Fuwape, (1999).  The Role of Biomass Energy in Rural Development.  International Journal of Environment and Development.  1(1): 22-29.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1998).  Developments in Wood-based Industries in Nigeria.  Foresea Miyazaki.  2: 575-585.
    • Tella, I.O. and Fuwape, J.A. (1998).  Performance of a Solar Heated Fuelwood Kiln in Southern Nigeria.  Applied Tropical Agriculture.  3 (2): 92-98.
    • Onyekwelu, J.C. and Fuwape, J.A. (1998).  Site Index Equation for Gmelina arborea Pulpwood Plantation in Oluwa, Nigeria.  Jour. of Tropical Forest Science 10(3): 337-345.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Adeduntan, S.O. (1997).  Effect of Phtodegradation on Anatomical Features, Chemical Properties and Dimensional Stability of Gmelina arborea.  Jour. of Timber Development. 45(4): 11-19.
    • Fuwape, J.A., Oyagade, A.O. and Egwunatum, A.S. (1997).  Mangrove (Rhizophora racemosa) tannin as adhesive for Wood Based Panel Products.  Nigerian Journal of Forestry 29(1): 1-3.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1997).  Strength and Dimensional Stability of acetylated Gmelina and sitka spruce Particleboard. Jour. of Timber Association of India.  XLV(2): 5-10.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Akindele, S.O. (1997).  Biomass Yield and Energy Value of some fast-growing Multipurpose Trees in Nigeria.  Biomass and Bioenergy 12 (2): 101-106.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1996). Carbonization of Five Short Rotation Tropical Trees Species.  Thermochemical Biomass Conversion. Vol. 1 pp 312-319.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1996.  Phenol-formaldehyde Particleboard from Gmelina arborea and Leucaena leucocephala.  Jour of Trop. Forest Science 2 (1): 1-6.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1996).  Effects of Carbonization Temperature on Charcoal from some Tropical Trees.  Bioresource Technology. 57: 65-69.
    • Fuwape, I.A. and Fuwape, J.A. (1995).  Construction and Evaluation of Timber - drying Solar Kiln.  Bioresource Technology. 52: 283-285.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Fuwape, I.A. 1995.   Technical Assessment of Three-layer Cement - wood Particleboard.  Nig. Jour, of Forestry 24 (2): 57-60.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1995).  Compatibility of Tropical Wood Residue with Portland Cement. Jour. of Timber Association of India. 40 (4): 10-14.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1993).  The Effect of Cement/wood Ratio on the Strength Properties of Cement-bonded Particleboard from Spruce.  Jour. of Trop. Forest Sc. 1(1) 49-58.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1993).  Natural Adhesive Bonded Particlebaords.  Bioresource Technology 48: 83-85.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1993).  Charcoal and fuel value of Agroforestry Tree Crops.  Agroforestry Systems 22: 175-179.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Oyagade, A.O. (1993).  Bending strength and Dimensional Stability of Tropical Wood-Cement Particleboard.  Bioresource Technology 47:  77-79.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1993).  Paper from Kenaf Fibre.  Bioresource Technology, 43: 113-115.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1992).  Combating fuelwood crisis in Africa and Latin America.  Scottish Forestry.  Vol. 26. Pp 136 - 144.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1992).  Effect of Extractive on Heating Value of Gmelina arborea.  Jour of Tropical Science 4(4): 281-285.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1992).  Sorption properties of Wood-cement Particleboard as influenced by Cement/wood ratio.  Jour. India. Acad. Wood Sci. 23 (1): 1 - 9
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1992.  Pulp and Paper Properties of Wood of Musanga (Musanga cercropoides. Brown).  Jour. of Agric. Science and Technology, 1 (2). 101-103.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1991).  Contributions of Forest Industries to Rural Community Development in Nigeria. Jour. of World Forest Resources Management. Vol. 6, pp. 41-47.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1989).  An assessment of wood conversion efficiency in some sawmills in Ondo State.  Nigerian Jour of Forestry.  Vol. 20, No. 20. No. 2 pp 43-48.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1989.  Utilization of Forest and Mill Residues as Industrial Fuel.  Biological Waste 30: 47 - 51.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1989.  Gross heat of combustion of chemical components of Gmelina arborea (Roxb).  Biomass 19:  281-287.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1989).  Variation in chemical components of Gmelina arborea (Roxb) from three plantation sites in Nigeria. Jour. of Tropical Science Resources. Vol. 4, No. 1.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1987.  Waste paper recycling in Nigeria.  Nigerian Jour. of Forestry. Vol. 17 (1 & 2), 18-21.
    • Fuwape, J.A. (1985). Heat of combustion and fuel value of Gmelina arborea (Roxb).  Nigerian Journal of Forestry. Vol. 15 (2): 59 - 64.
    • Lucas, E.B. and Fuwape, J.A. (1984).   Burning characteristics of Forty-two Nigerian Fuel wood species.  Nigerian Jour of Forestry. Vol 14, No. 1&2, pp. 45-52.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Lucas, E.B. (1984). Wood residue as fuel in pulp/paper manufacturing industries in Nigeria.  In: Alternative energy system-electrical integration and utilization.  Pergamon Press, London. Pp 117-122.
    • Lucas, E.B. and Fuwape, J.A. (1982).  Combustion - related and some other characteristics of six Nigerian species concerning their suitability as domestic fuel.  Nigeria Jour. of Solar Energy, 2: 89  - 97.

    Papers in National and International Conference Proceedings

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    • Ajigbon, A.J. and Fuwape, J.A. (2005). Strength and dimensional properties of plastic wood composite boards produced from Afara (Terminalia superba). Proceedings of Conference on Development in Agriculture. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology. Federal University of Technology Akure. 242-244pp. 
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2004. Deforestation and its impact on tropical Forest. Proceedings of National Workshop on Environmental degradation 21-33pp.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2003. Role of Forests in poverty alleviation and sustainable development in West Africa. XII World Forestry Congress. Quebec Canada.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2002 Forest Research and Capacity building for sustainable livelihood paper prepared on request for Annual Conference of Forestry association of Nigeria. 1-13pp. Nigeria,
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2001.  The Impacts of Forest Industries and Wood Utilization on the Environment.  Forestry Workshop. 6-7 December, 2001.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2001.  Forest Resources and Economic Development in Ondo State.  Paper presented at Ondo State Economic Summit.  2-5 April, 2001.  Akure.  pp 1-15.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2000. Development in Forestry Research in Nigeria.  Proceedings of Workshops on Research Strategy. Kuala Lumpur.  Malaysia, 1-5 August, 2000.  pp 9-10.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2000 (a).  Eucalyptus Wood Utilization in Nigeria.  Proceedings of IUFRO div. 5 Conference on the Future of Eucalyptus for Wood Products. 19-24th March, 2000. Tasmania, Australia.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2000(b). Production and Utilization of Wood Briquettes from Sawmill Residues in Nigeria.  Proceedings XXI IUFRO World Congress. Vol 3, pp 226.
    • Fuwape, J.A., Nketiah, K.S. Okai R. Okorio, J. Tandjekpon, A. Fahorn, B; Sylla, S.N; Opuni-Frimpong, E. 2000.   African Regional Forest Management Report.  Proceedings of Training Course on Forestry Research Strategy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-5 August, 2000.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 2000.  Wood Utilization from Cradle to the Grave.  Inaugural Lecture delivered at The Federal university of Technology, Akure 5th Dec. 2000.  1-33pp.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1999.  Mangrove Tannin as Adhesive for Wood - based Products XIVth Symposium on Adhesives in Wood Working Industry.  Zvolen, Slovakia.  Pp 1-8.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1999 (a).  Seasoning Properties of Wood.  Monograph, Federal University of Technology, Akure 1-27 pp.
    • Fuwape, J.A. & Adeduntan, S.O.  1999.   Non-timber forest Products. Monograph.  Department of Forestry and Wood Technology. Federal University of Technology, Akure.  1-18pp.
    • Akindele, S.O. and J.A. Fuwape 1998.  Wood-based Industrial Sector Review.  Report prepared for the Federal Government of Nigeria on National Forest Resources.  Federal Department of Forestry, Abuja. February 1998.   pp 1-74.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1998.  Combustion Characteristics of Wood Briquettes produced from sawdust.  National Conference of Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineering.  8 - 11th September, 1998 pp 1-11
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1997.  Biomass and Energy Production from Short Rotation Trees.  IUFRO All Division 5 Conference.  Washington, USA. July 7-12; pp 179.
    • Fuwape, J.A., & Onyekwelu, J.C. 1997.  The Economic Values of Non-wood Forest Products in Nigeria.  World Forestry Congress, Antalia, Turkey.
    • Fuwape, J.A. & Ewuola, O.S. 1997.  Maximum Utilization of Economic Trees and Stock Replenishment for Continuity.  Paper presented at the Workshop on Effective Preservation of Forest Reserve. 9th October, 1997.  Akure, Nigeria.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1995.   Farm Structure and Materials: Strength Properties and Durability of Wood Cement Board.  Annual Conference of Agric. Engineering Society, Nigeria, March 1995, Akure. Pp 1-12.
    • Oke, D.O. & Fuwape, J.A. 1995.  Environmental Impact of Indiscriminate Logging in Ondo State.   Proceedings of Man and Biosphere Regional Training Workshop on Impact of Human activities and Livestock Grazing on the Savannah Grazing Land.  Akure, 1995 pp 257-260.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Onyekwelu, J.C. 1995.  The Effect of Uncontrolled Fuelwood Collection on the Environment.  Proceedings of Man and Biosphere Regional Training Workshop on Impact of Human activities and Livestock Grazing on the Savannah Grazing Land. Akure, 1995 pp 239-245.
    • Fuwape, J.A. and Ewuola, O.S. 1995.  Strategies and Techniques of Wood Treatment and Processing for Better Economic Returns.  Paper presented at the Workshop on Forest Resources Management.  9th February, 1995. Akure, Nigeria.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1995.  Fodder and Fuelwood Values of some Fast Growing Trees in Semi arid Rangeland in Nigeria. 5th International Rangeland Congress, Utah, U.S.A. July, 1995.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1991. Woodfuel Crisis and Rangeland Protection in Nigeria.   Proceedings of International Rangeland Congress.  I.A.M. Montepellier, France. pp 787-788.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1991.  Pulping and Chemical Characteristics of Eichornia Crassipes (Mart.) Solms - Lamb.  Bulletin of the 23rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria.  Vol. 17(1) 54.
    • Fuwape, J.A. & Okeize, O.M. 1991.  Production of Linearboard from Waste Paper and Wood Residues.  Bulletin of the 23rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria.  Vol. 17, No. 1.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1991.  Woodfuel Utilization in Household and Rural Industries in Africa. 10th World Forestry Congress.  Paris.  France.  1991.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1991.  The Influence of Fire on Savanna Rangeland in Nigeria.  Proceedings of International Rangeland Congress.  Montepellier, France. pp 119-121
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1990.  Suitability of Gmelina arborea as Domestic & Industrial Source of Energy.   I.U.F.R.O. Sub-regional Symposium, University of Ibadan. 7-10 May, 1990.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1987.  Pulp and Paper Production in Depressed Economy; the Nigerian Situation.  Proceedings of 17th Annual Conference of Forestry Assoc. of Nigeria, Lagos. Pp. 123-127.
    • Olufayo, A.A. and J.A. Fuwape, 1987.  Wood as a Material for the Construction of Farm Tools and Structures.  Prepared for Presentation at the 17th Annual Conference of Forestry Association of Nigeria, Lagos 6-10th Dec., 1987.
    • Fuwape, J.A.  1987.  Material Degradation: Biodeterioration of Wood in Use.   Paper presented at 1st Annual Conference of International Biodeterioration Society of Nigeria.  Ile-Ife. 1-9p. 
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1986.  Checking Deforestation through Improved Wood Conversion Technology.  Proceedings of 16th Annual Conference of Forestry Association of Nigeria.  Minna, Niger State.  Pp 479-485.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1986.  The neglected Forest Resources’ Paper presented at the 3rd Nigerian Rural Sociological Association’s Conference held at University of Maiduguri.  6th - 10th April, 1986. 1-10;.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1985. Renewable Source of Energy for Nigeria’s Technological Development.   Proceedings of 15th Annual Conference of Forestry Association of Yola, Gongola State. Pp. 395-407.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1985.  Heat Combustion of Twenty Savanna tree Species.  Proceedings of 15th Annual Conference of Forestry Asso. of Nig., Yola, Gongola State. Pp 70 - 79.
    • Fuwape, J.A. 1981.  Utilization of Wood in the Construction of Farm Tools and Structure.  University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Pp 1-24.