Mr. Segun Raphael Bello
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Mr. Segun Raphael Bello

Lecturer
Department of Agricultural & Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi, Nigeria

Highest Degree
M.Sc. in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Biography

Engr. Bello RS, PhD is an agricultural and wood products engineer, and senior research fellow with experiences in agricultural machinery development and wood products utilization with over two decades of teaching experience. He made significant contributions to research development with acknowledged evidence of outstanding research works in global engineering development.

Area of Interest:

Wood Products Engineering
100%
Renewable Energy Resources
62%
Agricultural Machinery
90%
Biomass Technology
75%
Wood Waste Management
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
30
Chapters
21
Articles
32
Abstracts
13

Selected Publications

  1. Kaniapan, S., J. Pasupuleti, K.P. Nesan, H.N. Abubackar and H.A. Umar et al., 2022. A review of the sustainable utilization of rice residues for bioenergy conversion using different valorization techniques, their challenges, and techno-economic assessment. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, Vol. 19. 10.3390/ijerph19063427.
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  2. Bello, R.S., O.A. Olorunnisola and E.T. Omoniyi, 2022. Effect of residence time on characteristics of torrefied sawdust produced from Gmelina arborea (Roxb) wood. Trends Appl. Sci. Res., 17: 168-179.
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  3. Bello, R.S., M.O. Saliu, E.U. Nebo and A.A. Ayodele, 2022. Development and performance evaluation of a rubber and canvas strip fingers defeathering machine. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 26: 1529-1538.
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  4. Bello, R.S., A.O. Olorunnisola, T.E. Omoniyi and M.A. Onilude, 2022. Effects of binder concentrations and soaking time on combustion characteristics of briquettes produced from fermented Gmelina arborea (Roxb) sawdust and used print paper. Bioenergy Stud., 2: 31-42.
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  5. Bello, R.S. and M.A. Onilude, 2020. Effects of critical extrusion factors on quality of high-density briquettes produced from sawdust admixture. Mater. Today:. Proc., 38: 949-957.
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  6. Essien, B.A., J.B. Essien and R.S. Bello, 2015. Products’ quality preservation and gricultural transformation in Nigeria. Sci. J. Bus. Manag., 3: 35-40.
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  7. Bello, R.S., T.A. Adegbulugbe and M.A. Onilude, 2015. Characterization of three conventional cookstoves in South Eastern Nigeria. Agric. Eng. Int. CIGR J., 17: 122-129.
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  8. Bello, R.S., P. Onyeanula, M.J. Saidu and M.B. Bello, 2015. Mechanization and agricultural productivity functions in umuahia north LGA, Abia Nigeria. Sci. J. Bus. Manag., 3: 21-25.
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  9. Bello, R.S., M.B. Bello, B.A. Essien and M.J. Saidu, 2015. Economic potentials of oil palm production and machinery use in UDI, enugu state, Nigeria. Sci. J. Bus. Manag., 3: 16-20.
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  10. Bello, R.S., M.B. Bello and M.J. Saidu, 2015. Small scale enterprises (SMES) and agricultural Transformation: The nigeria experience. Sci. J. Bus. Manag., 3: 11-15.
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  11. Bello, R.S., M.A. Onilude and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2015. Extrudate characteristics produced from high density screw-type extruder machine. Int. Lett. Chem. Phys. Astron., 54: 88-97.
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  12. Bello, R.S., M.A. Onilude and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2015. Design and performance evaluation of supplemental air supplied charcoal stove. Int. Lett. Chem. Phys. Astron., 54: 1-10.
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  13. Bello, R.S., C.N. Ezebuilo, K.A. Eke and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2015. Steady State Thermal Analysis of a Tri-Wing Solar Chimney. In: Solar Radiation Applications, Bello, S.R. (Eds.). InTech, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-4196-9, pp: 459-484.
  14. Bello, R.S., C.N. Ezebuilo, K.A. Eke and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2015. Performance Characteristics of Modelled Tri-Wing Solar Chimney and its Adaptation to Wood Drying. In: Solar Radiation Applications, Bello, S.R. (Ed.). InTech Pub., Croatia.
  15. Bello, R.S., C.N. Ezebuilo, K.A. Eke and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2015. Performance Characteristics of Modelled Tri-Wing Solar Chimney and Adaptation to Wood Drying. In: Solar Radiation Applications, Bello, S.R. (Ed.). Chapter 3, InTech Publ., Rijeka, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-2124-4.
  16. Bello, R.S., A. Baruwa and F. Orisamuko, 2015. Development and performance evaluation of a prototype electrically powered brush cutter. Int. Lett. Chem. Phys. Astron., 58: 26-32.
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  17. Bello, R.S. and M.B. Bello, 2015. Agricultural Machinery Management. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, Pages: 296.
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  18. Adegbulugbe, T.A., R.S. Bello and S.O. Oniyire, 2015. Investigation into industrial generator maintenance culture in agro-based industries in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. Agric. Eng. Int. CIGR J., 17: 39-44.
  19. Bello, R.S., 2014. Timeline of Agricultural Mechanization. Createspace Charl US, USA., Pages: 320.
  20. Okelola, O.E., R.S. Bello, B.F. Olowoyo, R.B. Balogun, O.C. Ariyo and U. Usanga, 2013. Forest Socio-Cultural Identity and Deforestation in a Rapidly Changing Environment. In: Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections, Bello, R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7, pp: 68-75.
  21. Bello, R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke, 2013. Sustainable Environmental Management: A 3-Dimensional Approach to Winning Global War Against Climate Change. In: Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections, Bello, R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7.
  22. Bello, R.S., E.C. Okafor, C.N. Ezebuilo, M.B. Bello and O. Umahi, 2013. Cookstove Technologies and Environmental Impacts in the South-Eastern Nigeria. In: Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections, Bello, R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7, pp: 281-304.
  23. Bello, R.S., C.N. Ezebuilo, P.S.N. Onyekwere, R.B. Balogun, O. Umahi and C. Okoro, 2013. Climate Change and Mitigation: The Role of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In: Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections, Bello, R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7, pp: 46-61.
  24. Bello, R.S., 2013. Workshop Tecnology & Practice: Workbook. CreateSpace US, USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-489-717-1, Pages: 82.
  25. Bello, R.S., 2013. Workshop Technology Workbook. CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-489-717-1, Pages: 171.
  26. Bello, R.S., 2013. Study Companion. 201 Questions & Answers in Agricultural Engineering. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-282-574-6 Pages: 297.
  27. Bello, R.S., 2013. Path to Exam Success. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-284-832-5, Pages: 117.
  28. Bello, R.S., 2013. Horticultural Machinery: Equipment and safety. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-497-487-2, Pages: 216.
  29. Bello, R.S., 2013. Horticultural Machinery Workbook. CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-492-821-9, Pages: 184.
  30. Bello, R.S., 2013. Fruits and Vegetable Technologies: Management Options. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-047-910-197-8, Pages: 218.
  31. Bello, R.S., 2013. Farm Tractor Systems: Maintenance & Operation (Farm Power & Mechanization). 2nd Edn., CreateSpace US, USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-491-835-7, Pages: 386.
  32. Bello, R.S., 2013. Farm Tractor Systems Workbook: Operations and Maintenance. CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-491-835-7, Pages: 156.
  33. Bello, R.S., 2013. Development and evaluation of metal rolling machine for small-scale manufacturers. Agric. Eng. Int. CIGR J., 18: 80-85.
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  34. Bello, R.S., 2013. Agricultural Machinery and Mechanization Workbook. CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-1484927038, Pages: 178.
  35. Bello, R.S., 2013. Agricultural Machinery & Mechanization: Workbook. CreateSpace US, USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-492-703-8, Pages: 178.
  36. Bello, R.S., 2013. Agricultural Engineering Workbook. CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-492-710-6, Pages: 390.
  37. Bello, R.S., 2013. Agricultural Engineering Practice: Workbook. CreateSpace US, USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-492-710-6, Pages: 162.
  38. Bello, R.S. and M.A. Onilude, 2013. Sawmill Wastes Briquetting and its Potentials in the Minimization of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions. In: Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections, Bello, R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7, pp: 247-269.
  39. Adegbulugbe, T.A., R.S. Bello, C.N. Ezebuilo and C. Okoro, 2013. Occupational and Environmental Hazard Prevalence and Risk Management Options in Workplaces Drawing from Nigeria Experience. In: Sustainable Environmental Management: Issues & Projections, Bello R.S., R.B. Balogun and S.N. Okereke (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-149-285-349-7, pp: 209231.
  40. Onyekwere, P.S.N., C.N. Ezebuilo and R.S. Bello, 2012. State of Agricultural Mechanization in Nigeria. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 42-48.
  41. Bello, R.S., Y.I. Mijinyawa and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2012. Nigeria Agricultural Mechanization Development: Challenges and Prospects. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 31-41.
  42. Bello, R.S., S.O. Odey, K.A. Eke, A.S. Mohammed, R.B. Balogun, O. Okelola and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2012. Application of Asphalt bonded Solar Thermogenerator in Small Scale Agroforesty Based Industry. In: Solar Radiation, Babatunde, E.B. (Ed.). INTECH, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-0384-4, pp: 459-484.
  43. Bello, R.S., M.A. Onilude and M.B. Bello, 2012. Agricultural Waste Generation Potentials, Characterization and Utilization Options in Ivo LGA. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 178-191.
  44. Bello, R.S., E.C. Okafor and A.S. Mohammed, 2012. Sustainable Quality Control and Safety in Canned Food Processing Technology. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Challenges and Prospects, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Chapter 11, CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-1480103443, pp: 131-155.
  45. Bello, R.S., E.C. Okafor and A.S. Mohammed, 2012. Sustainable Quality Control Programme in Fruits and Vegetable Canning Processing. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 131-151.
  46. Bello, R.S., D.O. Aremu and M.B. Bello, 2012. Sustainable Value Added Processed Technologies for Tropical Horticultural Products. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 117-130.
  47. Bello, R.S., 2012. Workshop Technology and Practice. CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-1479283088, Pages: 410.
  48. Bello, R.S., 2012. Workshop Technology & Practice. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-147-928-308-8, Pages: 300.
  49. Bello, R.S., 2012. Workplace Hazards Risks & Control. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-147-528-554-3, Pages: 256.
  50. Bello, R.S., 2012. Technical Drawing Presentation and Practice. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-125-012-2, Pages: 300.
  51. Bello, R.S., 2012. Sustainable Development: Overbearing Issue in Forest and Soil Depletion. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 2-14.
  52. Bello, R.S., 2012. Farm Tractor Systems: Operations and Maintenance. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-102-292-7, Pages: 410.
  53. Bello, R.S., 2012. Agricultural Machinery Hazards: Hazards & Safety Practices. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-146-790-718-7, Pages: 257.
  54. Bello, R.S., 2012. Agricultural Machinery Hazards & Safety Practices. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-147-753-664-3, Pages: 246.
  55. Bello, R.S., 2012. Agricultural Machinery & Mechanization. Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-145-632-876-4, Pages: 388.
  56. Bello, R.S., 2012. Agricultural Engineering: Principles and Practice. Vol. 2, CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-1456335687, Pages: 381.
  57. Bello, R.S., 2012. Agricultural Engineering: Principles and Practice. Vol. 1, Createspace Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-147-931-614-4, Pages: 390.
  58. Bello, R.S., 2012. Agricultural Engineering: Principles and Practice, Vol. 1, CreateSpace Publ., USA., ISBN-13: 978-1479316144, Pages: 410.
  59. Bello, R.S. and M.A. Onilude, 2012. Characterization of chips particle size produced from a vertical disc wood chipper. J. Agric. Eng. Technol., 20: 26-33.
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  60. Bello, R.S. and C.N. Ezebuilo, 2012. Indicators and Prediction Models for Assessment of Agricultural Mechanization. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 49-59.
  61. Bello, R.S and A.S. Mohammed, 2012. Simulation of performance equations of passive integral solar water heating and storage system. Sci. Acad. Trans. Renewable Energy Syst. Eng. Technol., .
  62. Balogun, R.B., J.U. Ogbu, R.S. Bello, R.C. Nwoga and C. Umeokecukwu, 2012. Developing Resilience to Climate Change Through Agroforestry and Horticultural Technologies. In: Sustainable Agriculture: Prospects and Challenges, Bello, R.S. and R.B. Balogun (Eds.). Createspace, Charl US., USA., ISBN-13: 978-148-010-344-3, pp: 207-227.
  63. Bello, R.S. and M.A. Onilude, 2011. Force relations and dynamics of cutting knife in a vertical disc mobile wood chipper. Leonardo Elect. J. Pract. Technol., 18: 17-36.
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  64. Onyekwere, P.S.N. 2010. Comparative study on utilization of charcoal, sawdust and rice husk in heating oven. Agric. Eng. Int. CIGR J., 12: 29-33.
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  65. Bello, S.R. and Y. Mijinyawa, 2010. Assessment of injuries in small scale sawmill industry of South Western Nigeria. Agric. Eng. Int. CIGR J., 12: 151-157.
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  66. Bello, R.S., T.A. Adegbulugbe and S.O. Odey, 2010. Farm Power and Machinery. Climax Printers, Enugu, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-332-2-254-4-3, Pages: 466.
  67. Bello, R.S., 2010. Determination of energy requirement for compaction and cutting in vegetable chopper in Nigeria. J. Chem. Mech. Eng. Pract., 1: 29-46.
  68. Bello, R.S. and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2010. Effect of knife velocity and compaction on forage chopper cutting efficiency. J. Agric. Eng. Technol., 18: 24-30.
  69. Bello, R.S., E.C. Okafor, P.S.N. Onyekwere and T.A. Adegbulugbe, 2009. Design, construction and evaluation of a twin-block making machine for farm structures. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 4: 303-309.
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  70. Bello, R.S., 2009. Farm Power and Machinery Workbook. Climax Printers, Enugu, Nigeria., ISBN: 978-376-671-8, Pages: 119.
  71. Bello, R.S. and S.O. Odey, 2009. Development of hot water solar oven for low temperature thermal processes. Leonardo Elect. J. Pract. Technol., 14: 73-84.
  72. Bello, R.S., 2008. Effect of threshing drums on thresher performance. Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res., 5: 95-102.
  73. Bello, R.S., 2007. Fundamental Principles of Agricultural Engineering Practice. Climax Printers, Enugu, Nigeria, ISBN- 978-080-015-8, Pages: 298.
  74. Bello, R.S., 2006. Performance evaluation of flat plate solar powered oven. Int. Res. J. Eng. Sci. Tech., 3: 86-91.
  75. Bello, R.S., 2006. Guide to Agricultural Machinery Maintenance and Operation. Fasmen Communications, Okigwe, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-2986-90-9, Pages: 79.
  76. Ogunlowo, A.S. and R.S. Bello, 2005. Design, construction and performance evaluation of cowpea thresher. J. Agric. Eng. Technol., 13: 53-89.
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