Dr. John O. Owolabi is a chemical process and energy systems engineer with close to two decades of experience spanning academia and industry. His doctoral research at the University of Hull produced a validated techno-economic and exergy framework for hybrid geothermal energy storage systems integrated with wind and solar power, modelling a 225 m³ storage system capable of delivering 4.5 MW over a 25-year operational lifespan.
He has contributed to research funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre, the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UNIPER, and the European Commission-Asia Research Network, with work spanning geothermal deployment, post-combustion carbon capture, and sustainable agri-food supply chains.
He is the founder of McWorths, an independent engineering consultancy advising governments, developers, and investors on transition strategy across solar, wind, geothermal, storage, and hydrogen technology classes, and the convening author of the ten-volume Global Energy Transition Series.
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Peer-reviewed and technical publications
Twenty-one peer-reviewed papers, encyclopedia chapters, and conference proceedings spanning process modelling, energy systems, catalysis, and environmental engineering, published between 2017 and 2024.
Full list with links- 01Solar and Geothermal-Based Cogeneration Technologies. In: Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment, 1st ed., Ch. 8.24. Elsevier, 2024.
- 02Hybrid Geothermal and Wind Energy Systems. In: Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment, 1st ed., Ch. 3.22. Elsevier, 2024.
- 03Wind and Geothermal-Based Cogeneration Technologies. In: Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment, 1st ed., Ch. 8.27. Elsevier, 2024.
- 04Applications of Hydrogen as a Fuel in Spacecraft, Airplanes, Jets, Rockets, and Antimissiles. In: Handbook of Hydrogen Production and Applications, Vol. 5, Ch. 5.14. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2024.
- 05Low-Temperature Liquefaction Hydrogen Storage. In: Handbook of Hydrogen Production and Applications, Vol. 5, Ch. 4.07. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2024.
- 06Modelling, Simulation, and Energy Integration of a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Process Using Aspen Plus. Annual International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE), Golden Eko, 2021.
- 07Modelling and Economic Analysis of a Crude Oil Distillation System Using Aspen HYSYS. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 2021.
- 08Modelling and Simulation of a Gas-to-Liquid Technology Using the Fischer-Tropsch Process. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 2021.
- 09Modelling and Simulation of Acid Gas Absorption from Natural Gas by Amine Solution Using Aspen HYSYS. SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, 2021.
- 10Modelling and Simulation of Reactive Distillation Technology: A Case Study of the Esterification Process. Solid State Technology, 2021.
- 11Design, Optimization, and Economic Analysis of Crude Oil Production in Gas Lift Wells of a Waterflood Reservoir. Solid State Technology, 2021.
- 12Modelling and Simulation of a Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Fractionation Unit Using Aspen HYSYS. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 2020.
- 13Sensitivity Analysis of Multiphase Flow in a Well Using PROSPER. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 2020.
- 14Dynamic Simulation of Methane Production from Food Waste. Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 7(4), 122–132, 2020.
- 15Dynamic Matrix Control of a Reactive Distillation Process for Biodiesel Production. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 2019.
- 16Synthesis and Characterization of Alumina-Supported Coconut Chaff Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Waste Frying Oil. South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019.
- 17Optimization of Process Parameters for Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions by Alumina-Onion Skin Composite. Chemical Engineering Communications, Taylor and Francis, 2019.
- 18Spatial Distribution and Toxicity Potential of Gaseous Criteria Air Pollutants in the Ambient Air around a Typical Haulage Truck Stop. SN Applied Sciences, Springer Nature Switzerland, 2019.
- 19Dynamic Matrix Control of a Reactive Distillation Process: A Case Study of Biodiesel Production. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET), Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, 2018.
- 20Determination of the Energy Content of Municipal Solid Waste in the Ado-Ekiti Metropolis. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2017.
- 21System Identification and IMC-Based PID Control of a Reactive Distillation Process: A Case Study of n-Butyl Acetate Production. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 2017.
Work with McWorths
Advisory engagements, expert witness work, and training run through McWorths, Dr. Owolabi's consultancy. A full technical CV is available on request.
Advisory and institutions
- Engineering & EnergyMcWorths LtdTransition-strategy advisory for governments, developers, and investors.Visit
- Engineering & EnergyUniversity of HullDoctoral research on hybrid geothermal energy storage.Visit
- Engineering & EnergyElsevierEncyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment.Visit
- Engineering & EnergyCRC PressHandbook of Hydrogen Production and Applications.Visit
Energy briefings
Research notes, policy comment and new volumes, once a month.
Frequently asked
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Dr. John's writing follows a deliberate progression: passion matures into vision, vision matures into mission, mission matures into dedication, and dedication matures into discipline, delivery, and legacy. Each stage disciplines the one before it so that what begins as inspiration ends as a finished work built to outlast its author.
The Power and the Glory of His Presence, and the Global Energy Transition and Global Kingdom Leaders series.
Through Sellar, Ingram, and McWorths Meridian Press. Each book page lists the formats available and where to buy them.
Yes. Ministers and students receive a subsidised price, shown openly on each book page.
The full, continuously updated list is on the Engineering page and on LinkedIn.