Stephen A. Akinlabi

Stephen A. Akinlabi
EducationFederal University of Technology, Akure
University of Port Harcourt
University of Johannesburg
Engineering career
DisciplineMechanical Engineering
Institutions
  • University of Johannesburg
  • Northumbria University
  • Colorado State University
EmployerColorado State University
Significant advanceAdvanced manufacturing, friction stir welding, and additive manufacturing
AwardsFellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
2024 Student Teaching Award (Northumbria University)

Stephen A. Akinlabi is a Nigerian mechanical engineer and academic. He is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University and a faculty member of the Adams State University–Colorado State University Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program. His research addresses advanced manufacturing and materials processing, including additive manufacturing and welding technologies, with applications in industrial engineering and sustainability.[1][2]

Education

Akinlabi obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. He earned a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Port Harcourt and completed a Doctor of Engineering degree at the University of Johannesburg in 2017.[3]

Career

Prior to his appointment at Colorado State University, Akinlabi held academic and research appointments at institutions including the University of Johannesburg. His work encompasses teaching, supervision, and collaborative research in mechanical and manufacturing engineering.[3][4]

Research

His research lies in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, focusing on friction stir welding and spot welding, additive manufacturing, and materials characterisation. His work examines the mechanical performance, microstructural evolution, and optimisation of metallic and composite materials processed using advanced solid-state joining and manufacturing techniques.[5][6]

He has contributed to peer-reviewed studies on friction stir-based processes, including analyses of microstructure–property relationships, joint integrity, and the thermomechanical behaviour of aluminium and copper alloys. His co-authored review article in Welding in the World provides an overview of friction stir-based techniques and their applications in manufacturing.[5] Additional experimental studies published in Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies[7] and Materials Today: Proceedings[8] address welding parameters, microstructural characterisation, and material behaviour during friction stir processing. His peer-reviewed articles in Thermal Science examine heat transfer and energy-related aspects of mechanical systems.[9] His work on laser technologies has also been noted in SPIE Professional, which discussed sustainable laser applications and laser research activities in Africa.[10]

Awards and honors

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), United Kingdom, recognizing professional commitment to learning and teaching in higher education.[11]
  • 2024 Student Teaching Award, Northumbria University, awarded for excellence in engineering education.[11]

Selected publications

  • Adedeji, P. A., Akinlabi, S., Madushele, N., & Olatunji, O. (2020). Hybrid neuro-fuzzy wind power forecasting and wind turbine location for embedded generation. International Journal of Energy Research, 45(1), 413–428. doi:10.1002/er.5620[12]
  • Omoniyi, P., Acharya, U., Akinlabi, S., & Akinlabi, E. (2025). Taguchi–Grey relational analysis-based multi-objective optimisation of weld bead geometry and hardness in laser-welded Ti-6Al-4V alloy. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing[13]
  • El-Zathry, N. E., Mahamood, R. M., Akinlabi, S., & Woo, W. L. (2024). Taguchi-based optimisation of friction stir welding parameters for Al-Li 2060 alloy. Heliyon, 10(24)[14]
  • Abima, C. S., Akinlabi, S., & Akinlabi, E. T. (2022). Comparative analysis of TIG, MIG and TIG–MIG hybrid welding of AISI 1008 steel joints. Scientific African, 17[15]
  • Ikumapayi, O. M., Kazeem, R. A., Popoola, L. T., Laseinde, O. T., Afolalu, S. A., Nwala, N. C., Akinlabi, S. A. & Akinlabi, E. T. (2024). Development and assessment of African star seed (Chrysophyllum albidum) oil-based cutting fluid in turning AA6061 using Taguchi grey relational approach. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 18, 6397–6412[16]
  • El-Zathry, N. E., El-Attar, T., Sabry, I., Mahamood, R. M., Akinlabi, S., Woo, W. L., Akinlabi, E. & El-Assal, A. (2025). Fused deposition modeling component quality enhancement by experimental investigation and ANN prediction. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Stephen Akinlabi". Colorado State University. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Mechanical Engineering - Undergraduate Programs". Adams State University. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Stephen Akinlabi – University of Johannesburg profile". University of Johannesburg. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "The Journey of Professor Stephen Akinlabi". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 El-Zathry, Noah E.; Akinlabi, Stephen; Woo, Wai Lok; Patel, Vivek; Mahamood, Rasheedat M. (1 February 2025). "Friction Stir-Based Techniques: An Overview". Welding in the World. 69 (2): 327–361. doi:10.1007/s40194-024-01847-w. ISSN 1878-6669.
  6. ↑ Omoniyi, Peter; Acharya, Uttam; Akinlabi, Stephen; Jen, Tien-Chien; Akinlabi, Esther (1 January 2025). "Taguchi-Grey relational analysis driven multi-objective optimization of weld bead geometry and hardness in laser welded Ti6Al4V Alloy". International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). 19 (1): 423–434. doi:10.1007/s12008-024-01880-5. ISSN 1955-2505.
  7. ↑ Akinlabi, Esther T.; Ikumapayi, Omolayo M.; Osinubi, Ayuba S.; Madushele, Nkosinathi; Abegunde, Olayinka O.; Fatoba, Samuel O.; Akinlabi, Stephen A. (30 November 2022). "Characterizations of AA5083-H116 produced by friction stir spot welding technique". Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. 8 (sup4): 2299–2313. doi:10.1080/2374068X.2022.2044612. ISSN 2374-068X.
  8. ↑ Akinlabi, Esther T.; Sanusi, Kazeem O.; Muzenda, Edison; Akinlabi, Stephen A. (1 January 2017). "Material behaviour characterization of Friction Stir Spot Welding of Copper". Materials Today: Proceedings. 5th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2016). 4 (2, Part A): 166–177. doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2017.01.010. ISSN 2214-7853.
  9. ↑ "Thermal Science author profile". Thermal Science. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  10. ↑ "Sustainable Lasers". spie.org. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Stephen Akinlabi honors and awards". Colorado State University. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  12. ↑ Adedeji, Paul A.; Akinlabi, Stephen A.; Madushele, Nkosinathi; Olatunji, Obafemi O. (2021). "Hybrid neurofuzzy wind power forecast and wind turbine location for embedded generation". International Journal of Energy Research. 45 (1): 413–428. doi:10.1002/er.5620. ISSN 1099-114X.
  13. ↑ Omoniyi, Peter; Acharya, Uttam; Akinlabi, Stephen; Jen, Tien-Chien; Akinlabi, Esther (1 January 2025). "Taguchi-Grey relational analysis driven multi-objective optimization of weld bead geometry and hardness in laser welded Ti6Al4V Alloy". International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). 19 (1): 423–434. doi:10.1007/s12008-024-01880-5. ISSN 1955-2505.
  14. ↑ El-Zathry, Noah E.; Akinlabi, Stephen; Woo, Wai Lok; Patel, Vivek; Mahamood, Rasheedat M. (30 December 2024). "Taguchi-based optimisation of FSW parameters for advancement in aerospace materials: Al-Li 2060 alloy". Heliyon. 10 (24) e41048. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41048. ISSN 2405-8440. PMC 11696638. PMID 39759363.
  15. ↑ Abima, Cynthia Samuel; Akinlabi, Stephen Akinwale; Madushele, Nkosinathi; Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo (1 September 2022). "Comparative study between TIG-MIG Hybrid, TIG and MIG welding of 1008 steel joints for enhanced structural integrity". Scientific African. 17 e01329. doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01329. ISSN 2468-2276.
  16. ↑ Ikumapayi, Omolayo M.; Kazeem, Rasaq A.; Popoola, Lekan T.; Laseinde, Opeyeolu T.; Afolalu, Sunday A.; Nwala, Nnamdi C.; Akinlabi, Stephen A.; Akinlabi, Esther T. (1 November 2024). "Development and assessment of African star seed (Chrysophyllum albidum) oil-based cutting fluid in turning AA6061 using Taguchi grey relational approach". International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). 18 (9): 6397–6412. doi:10.1007/s12008-022-01142-2. ISSN 1955-2505.
  17. ↑ El-Zathry, Noah E.; El-Attar, Tarek; Sabry, Ibrahim; Mahamood, Rasheedat M.; Akinlabi, Stephen; Woo, Wai Lok; Akinlabi, Esther; El-Assal, Ahmed (24 November 2025). "Fused deposition modeling component quality enhancement by experimental investigation and ANN prediction". International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). doi:10.1007/s12008-025-02430-3. ISSN 1955-2505.
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