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Ayodeji Ibitoye

Ayodeji Ibitoye

ANSO Fellow|Postdoctoral Scholar
Chaoyang District, Beijing

Summary

Postdoctoral Fellow performing in-depth research in 21cm cosmology and understanding large-scale cosmic structure using CMB and multi-wavelength data. Published novel research findings through peer-reviewed articles and analyzed results tailoring to preparing pipeline for future observations/data.


Future Direction: Aiming to leverage my abilities to contribute to the progress of leading research group as a postdoctoral researcher or a faculty member.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Postdoctoral Fellow

National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Science
Beijing
01.2023 - Current
  • Leading the theoretical forecast of FAST HI-Planck tSZ cross-correlation: Data analysis and high computational research with Python
  • Manuscript in preparation for publication.
  • Attended FAST & Tianlai 21cm research conference, seminars and collegiate meetings to discuss new techniques for 21cm cosmology science.
  • Led, wrote and published peer-reviewed article that constrain WHIM properties, relevant cosmological and astrophysical parameters.

Postdoctoral Fellow

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu, Natal
Westville
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • I led the NAOC-UKZN large-scale structure group in a project (see: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ac7b8c/pdf) that employed the WISE -all sky galaxy catalog and Planck data to understand galaxy evolution and probe galaxy cluster physics.
  • Developed novel idea to constrain CIB contribution in the data
  • Made significant contribution to constraining the neutral Hydrogen density fraction with HALOMOD model using MeerKAT HIIM survey and galaxy catalog (Manuscript in prep.)
  • Made scientific contribution to two CMB-S4 non-peer review white paper.
  • Data analysis and high computational research with Python, MATLAB e.t.c.
  • Attended and presented at the COSMO'S 22 research conference at Rio De Janeiro Brazil

Teaching Assistant

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Westville
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Develop teaching materials such as module guides, test papers, examination papers, assessment instruments, and workbooks
  • Deal professionally and positively with student concerns, problems and challenges
  • Provide opportunities for individual student interaction.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

Lecturer

Durban University of Technology, Steve Biko Campus
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • I taught the second year physics unit in the SMTB201 module in Somatology department at DUT
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Tutor

Durban University of Technology, Steve Biko Campus
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • I taught the first year physics module titled: Physics B (course code: PSSB101)
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure due to Covid-19 restriction for face-to-face class interactions
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Ad-Hoc Lecturer

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Westville
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • I taught the first year physics module titled: Introductory Physics for Life Sciences & Agriculture (course code: PHYS131) with an overall pass-rate of 94.6%
  • I was also involved in setting examination questions, invigilating examination, and moderation.

Teaching Assistant Lecturer

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu, Natal
Westville
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • I taught the first year physics modules: Introductory Physics for Life Sciences & Agriculture (course code: PHYS131) in first semester and Electromagnetism & Modern Physics (course code: PHYS132) in second semester with incredible results
  • This includes conducting tutorials, demonstrating practicals, invigilating tests and moderation.

Assistant Lecturer

Adekunle Ajasin University
01.2014 - 08.2017
  • I taught modules in General Physics I (course code: PHY101), General Physics II (course code:
  • PHYS102), Thermodynamics (course code: PHY203) and Introduction to Material Science (PHY212)
  • This includes setting, examination questions, supervising practicals, invigilating, marking and moderation
  • I also supervised three undergraduate students during their final year research project.

Tutor & Practical Demonstrator

University of Ibadan
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • I was attached to Dr
  • Seyi Ogunsola to mentor students for Classical Physics I (PHY201) , I also took tutorials for PHY101: Elementary Physics for Students of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary
  • Medicine
  • This includes supervising test and examination
  • I was also one of the practical demonstrator for PHY101.

Education

Ph.D. - Physics

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Westville, Durban
08.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Theoretical Physics

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
03.2014 - 1 2015

Bachelor of Science Honours - Physics

Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2007 - 03.2012

Skills

    Computational & Data analysis, Presentation

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Areas of Research

21cm Cosmology

Large-Scale Structure Cross Correlation

Weak lensing 

Machine Learning

Accomplishments

  • Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) Visiting Fellowship on Mega Science Facilities 2022 worth RMB180,000.
  • Professor Cyril Onwumechili Prize, Best Graduating Student, Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, 2012 set.
  • Professor D, ojo Prize 2012, Student with the best overall performance in the Thermodynamics, PHY 302.
  • Egbe Omo Oduduwa Stipend worth NGN 20,000

Publications

1. Ayodeji Ibitoye, Denis Tramonte, Yin-Zhe Ma and Wei-Ming, Cross-correlation between thermal Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect and projected galaxy density field (2021). The Astrophysical Journal, 935:18 (18pp), 2022, impact factor 5.874, (ApJ), Published.

2. Ayodeji Ibitoye, Wei-Ming , Yin-Zhe Ma , Patricio-Vielva, Denis Tramonte, Amere Abebe, Aroonkumar Beesham, Xuelei Chen, Cross-correlation between thermal Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect with Integrated Sachs-Wolfe effect. Submitted to the Astrophysical Supplementary Letters, impact factor 9.2, (ApJS), Paper passed through second round of peer-review

3. Ebenezer O. Oniya, Omodele E. Olubi, Ayodeji Ibitoye, James I. Agbi, Samuel K. Agbeni, and Ebenezer B. Faweya, Effect of Milling Equipment on the Level of Heavy Metal Content of Foodstuff (2018). DOI: 10.9734/PSIJ/2018/42572, Physical Science International Journal.

4. Ayodeji ibitoye , Yin-Zhe Ma, Yi Chao Li, Deng Furen, Xuelei Chen, Forecasts of the FAST HI intensity mapping cross-correlation with the thermal Sunyaev Zel’dovich effect. Manuscript in preparation.

5. Brandon , Yin-Zhe Ma, Ayodeji ibitoye , Constraining the neutral Hydrogen density fraction with HALOMOD cross-power modelling. Manuscript in preparation.

Conference Attended

  • 21-cm Cosmology Worshop 2023 & Tianlai Collaboration meeting, Northeastern University & National Astronomical Observatories, CAS, July 16th-22nd, 2023, Shenyang, P.R China.
  • 25th Annual International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO’22), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22nd-26th August, 2022.
  • Probing HI-gal cross- correlation with Halo model presented at the Annual South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) Postgraduate Scholarship Conference (SCPC), Virtial Conference Monday, 29th November – Friday, 3rd December 2021
  • Cosmological parameter estimation with thermal Sunyaev Zel’dovich effect and density field presented at the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Virtual Conference 08-12 March 2021
  • Cosmological parameter estimation with thermal Sunyaev Zel’dovich effect and density field presented at the UKZN, Postgraduate Research & Innovation Symposium 10th December 2020
  • Cosmological parameter estimation with thermal Sunyaev Zel’dovich effect and density field presented at the Annual South African Radio Astronomy, Observatory (SARAO) Postgraduate Scholarship Conference (SCPC) Virtial Conference Monday, 30th November – Friday, 4th December 2020
  • Can tSZ signals be detected with WISE catalog presented at the BRICS Symposium on Gravity, Astrophysics and Cosmology, and the 2018 South Africa gravity Society Meeting, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 22nd – 28th October 2018


Affiliations

1. School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu Natal, Westville Campus, Durban


2. NAOC-UKZN Computational Astrophysics Centre (NUCAC)5
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4000, South Africa


3. Department of Physics and Electronics, Adekunle Ajasin University, P. M. B. 001, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

Software

Python, MATLAB, LaTeX, Astrophysical and Cosmological packages

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Timeline

Postdoctoral Fellow

National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Science
01.2023 - Current

Teaching Assistant

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2022 - 06.2022

Lecturer

Durban University of Technology, Steve Biko Campus
09.2021 - 11.2021

Postdoctoral Fellow

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu, Natal
06.2021 - 12.2022

Tutor

Durban University of Technology, Steve Biko Campus
11.2020 - 01.2021

Ad-Hoc Lecturer

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2019 - 06.2019

Teaching Assistant Lecturer

School of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu, Natal
02.2018 - 11.2018

Ph.D. - Physics

University of KwaZulu-Natal
08.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Theoretical Physics

University of Ibadan
03.2014 - 1 2015

Assistant Lecturer

Adekunle Ajasin University
01.2014 - 08.2017

Tutor & Practical Demonstrator

University of Ibadan
06.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science Honours - Physics

Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2007 - 03.2012
Ayodeji IbitoyeANSO Fellow|Postdoctoral Scholar