Adeyemi Oludapo Olusola | EUC

Assistant Professor

Credentials

PhD, Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

MSc, Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

BSc, Geography, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Research Keywords

Fluvial Geomorphology, Tropical Rivers, Extreme Events, River Sensing, and Machine Learning

Contact Information

4700 Keele St, Toronto ON M3J 1P3

416-736-2100

aolusola@yorku.ca

Google Scholar Profile | fgeelab.org

@olusolayemi

Research Interests

I am a river catchment scientist with a profound passion for unraveling the intricate dynamics of rivers and their susceptibility to human impacts. My journey in research commenced with a focus on headwater streams and smaller catchments, but I have since broadened my horizons to delve into the study of larger rivers, with a particular emphasis on the River Niger. My primary mission in river dynamics and sensing is to decipher the complex interplay between natural processes and the resulting formations while harnessing the predictive power of a harmonious fusion of field-based measurements, Earth Observations, and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms. Furthermore, I investigate the profound influence of extreme events such as floods, droughts, and human activities on the hydro-geomorphology of river basins and their repercussions for river ecosystems.

My work extends beyond the mere study of river dynamics and the analysis of extreme events. Instead, I aim to comprehend the holistic impact of combined pressures, encompassing anthropogenic activities and the evolving climate, on rivers and their surrounding catchments. To achieve this, I employ a comprehensive toolkit, which includes field measurements, historical analyses, models, statistical methodologies, and geospatial techniques. Ultimately, my overarching objective is to nurture the well-being of our rivers, ensuring they continue to provide essential ecosystem services. As an educator, I am deeply committed to imparting foundational knowledge of fluvial systems and equipping my students with problem-driven research methodologies that yield innovative solutions to catchment-wide challenges across diverse landscapes, utilizing state-of-the-art and emerging techniques. My goal is to empower the next generation of environmental scientists to effectively address both existing and emerging environmental issues, contributing to a sustainable future for our planet.

Research Projects

2023-2025

Geomatics for Analyzing Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems and Human Populations

VPRI Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (CIRC), Co-Applicant

PI: Tarmo Remmel

Landscapes in Transition: Environmental Sensitivities Due to Climate Change

Canadian Foundation for Innovation JELF, Co-Principal Investigator

Research Output

Faniran, A; Jeje L; Ebisemiju, F; Olusola, A. (2021). Essentials of Geomorphology. 2nd Edition. Penthouse Publications, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Edited Books

Faniran, A., kosoko Jeje, L., Fashae, O. A., & Olusola, A. O. (Eds.). (2023). Landscapes and Landforms of Nigeria. Springer Nature.

Adelabu, S., Ramoelo, A., Olusola, A., & Adagbasa, E. (Eds.). (2022). Remote Sensing of African Mountains: Geospatial Tools Toward Sustainability. Springer Nature.

Journal Articles

Adelabu, S., Durowoju, O. S., Adagbasa, E. G., Matamanda, A., & Olusola, A. (2025). Footprints of drought in a montane grassland biome: a drought vulnerability index approach to drought conditions. African Geographical Review, 1-23.

Nlend, B., Reimuth, A., Yang, L. E., Jampani, M., Cristiano, E., Dewals, B., … Olusola, A.O., … & Tetzlaff, D. (2025). Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges. Hydrological Sciences Journal.

Obateru, R. O., Okhimamhe, A. A., Fashae, O. A., Olusola, A. O., Dragovich, D., & Conrad, C. (2025). Assessing the status of ecosystem regulating services in the urbanising Rainforest and Guinea savanna ecological regions of Nigeria using InVEST models. Urban Climate, 61, 102410.

Durowoju, O. S., Obateru, R. O., Adelabu, S., & Olusola, A. (2025). Urban change detection: assessing biophysical drivers using machine learning and Google Earth Engine. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 197(4), 1-15.

Igbozurike, J. C., Adeyefa, A. O., Obateru, R. O., & Olusola, A. O. (2025). Spatial variability of sediment grain size across stream orders in the headwater catchment of Omi River Basin, southwestern Nigeria. Acta Geophysica, 1-17.

Santos, C. A. G., Misra, D., Ghanimeh, S., Olusola, A., Patel, U., Golmohammadi, G., Abdi, E., Karimi, V., & Ghorbani, M. A. (2025). Designing a deep learning-based framework for the prediction of lake surface closed curves. Earth Science Informatics, 18(3), 263.

Singh, V. G., Kumar, N., Acharki, S., Singh, S. K., Kulimushi, L. C., Olusola, A. O., Choudhari, P., Rawat, K.S., Jodhani, K.H., Gupta, N., & Omar, P. J. (2025). Influence of land use activities on predicted soil loss in a semi-arid river basin. Journal of Hydroinformatics, 27(2), 211-227.

Abdi, E., Ali, M., Santos, C. A. G., Olusola, A., & Ghorbani, M. A. (2024). Enhancing Groundwater Level Prediction Accuracy Using Interpolation Techniques in Deep Learning Models. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 101213.

Olusola, A.O, Ogunjo, S.T. & Olusegun, C.F (2024). Imprints of large-scale climate oscillations on river flow in selected Canadian river catchments. Rivers. Wiley.

Arheimer, B., Cudennec, C., Castellarin, A., Grimaldi, S., Heal, K. V., Lupton, C., … & Xia, J. (2024). The IAHS Science for Solutions decade, with Hydrology Engaging Local People IN a Global world (HELPING). Hydrological Sciences Journal.

Book Chapters

Ogunjo, S. T., & Olusola, A. O. (2025). Long term spatial trends in West African monsoon precipitation. Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science, 18(1), 35-52.

Olusola, A., Ogunjo, S. T., & Adelabu, S. (2024). Threshold identification using daily stream flow records for two stations along the Niger River, West Africa. In River Flow 2022 (pp. 960-966). CRC Press.

Ogunjo, S., Olusola, A., & Olusegun, C. (2024). Trends in the Spatial Extent of Precipitation Over West Africa in the Twentieth Century. In Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (pp. 391-393). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Olusegun, C., Ogunjo, S., Olusola, A. (2024). Detecting Decadal Temporal Shifts in Rainfall Across the West African Sahel During the Twentieth Century. In: Ksibi, M., et al. Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (4th Edition). EMCEI 2022. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham

Olusola, A., Ogunjo, S., Olusegun, C. (2024). Predicting Rainfall Onset and Cessation Within the West African Sahel Region Using Echo State Network. In: Chenchouni, H., et al. Recent Advancements from Aquifers to Skies in Hydrogeology, Geoecology, and Atmospheric Sciences. MedGU 2022. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham.

Recognition & Awards

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Best Graduating Student, Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan (MSc 2011/12 Academic Session)

Courses

Course Code	Title
EU/GEOG 1402	Physical Geography: The Dynamic Earth
EU/GEOG 2600	Geomorphology
EU/GEOG 3700	Disaster! The Earth’s Extreme Natural Events
EU/GEOG 4600	Rivers: Environment and Process