
Ismail Olaniyi
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About me
PhDing Geomatics Engineering | Geospatial Data Scientist | Remote Sensing Researcher | Precision Ag | Geomatics Engineer
Education

RightPath Arabic School
2016 - 2020High School Diploma Arabic and Islamic studies جيد جدا
University of Lagos
2014 - 2018Bachelor of Science - BS Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering First Class (Hons)
Federal school of surveying,oyo
2011 - 2013National Diploma Surveying and geoinformatics
Purdue University
-Graduate Certificate Geospatial Information Science (GIS)Relevant Courses: Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing of Land Resources, Adjustment of Geospatial Observations, Digital Photogrammetric System and GIS Capstone course

Purdue University
2021 - 2023MSCE Geomatics Engineering
Purdue University
2023 - 2026Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Civil Engineering (Geomatics Engineering)
Experience

Muslim students society of Nigeria, Federal School of Surveying Oyo
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013Public Relations Officer
Nairda Construction Company
May 2013 - Sept 2013Assistant SurveyorConstruction of Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway

Eko Pearls Nigeria Limited
Aug 2014 - Feb 2016SurveyorConstruction of Towers at the New Lagos Atlantic city

Landata Nigeria Limited
Feb 2016 - Sept 2018SurveyorStock volume measurements of Larfarge Limestone quarry and UAV mapping of the site.

Nigerian Institution of Surveying and Geoinformatics students, University of Lagos
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017Assistant General Secretary
Georeal Build Nigeria Limited
May 2017 - Dec 2017Internship TraineeSurveying Instruments and Field Survey practices

Polaris Digitech Limited
Nov 2018 - Apr 2020Geospatial Data Analyst (Intern)
Geo real Build Limited
May 2020 - Jul 2021Geomatics Engineer
Purdue University
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue
Jan 2023 - nowGraduate Research Assistant
Licenses & Certifications

HSE 1 & 2
Sept 2019
PMP
Sept 2019- View certificate

FS Exam
NCEESAug 2023 - View certificate

IEEE GRSS Proposal Writing Workshop
IEEE Educational ActivitiesApr 2024 - View certificate

IADF School on Computer Vision for Earth Observation
IEEE Educational ActivitiesOct 2024 - View certificate

Land Surveyor In Training
Indiana Society of Professional Land SurveyorsAug 2023 
Certified Part 107 Remote Pilot (sUAS)
Federal Aviation AdministrationDec 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiWGL GeoWeek Student Travel Grant Western Great Lakes Chapter of ASPRS Jan 2025
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiIEEE GRSS & IADF Computer Vision for Earth Observation Summer School, Italy, Travel Grant IEEE GRSS & IADF Sep 2024
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiOne-Time Special Employee Recognition Purdue University Feb 2024 The award is for my dedication and service to the university. This award is given to faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students—based on significant contributions to high-profile projects, efficiency improvements, departmental achievements, and program creation.
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiJoseph F. Dracup Scholarship The American Association of Geodetic Surveying Apr 2023 AAGS Graduate Fellowship Award
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiHonorable Mention - People's Choice (Division 2 Current Graduate Students & Postdocs) Purdue University College of Engineering Sep 2022 Award for my presentation at the Purdue University College of Engineering virtual graduate showcase event.
- Awarded to Ismail Olaniyi2nd prize award, IEEE GRSS Excellence in Technical Communication Student Prize Award. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Jul 2022 IGARSS 2022 Conference in Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPreserving Our Heritage, Enabling Our Future Through Remote Sensinghttps://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/AboutUs/News/Geomatics_Features/ismail-olaniyi-places-second-in-igarss-three-minute-thesis-competition
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiRoland S. Corning II Fellowship Lyles School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University Jun 2021 The fellowship is awarded to a Graduate Geomatics student with an excellent academic record.
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiDAAD Epos Scholarship Joint organization of the universities and other institutions of higher education in the Federal Republic of Germany Mar 2021 This is a fully funded Scholarship awarded by the German Education Exchange Service to young professionals from developing countries, to carry-out Master or PhD program in selected institutions in Germany.
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiEntry Scholarship for the Postgraduate Scheme in Construction and Environment (MSc, Geomatics) The HongKong Polytechnic University Feb 2021 This is a fully-funded offer offered by The Hongkong Polytechnic University for Top 2 applicants in the Faculty of Construction and Management.
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiEducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program Award EducationUSA Abuja Jun 2020 One out of the graduate students selected from a pool of over 900 applicants in Nigeria. OFP’s mission is to support talented & determined low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from US Colleges and Universities but lack financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission.
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiOyo Caucus Prize for Best Student in Mathematics Federal School of Surveying, Oyo Dec 2019
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiOyo Caucus Prize for Best Student in Project Federal School of Surveying, Oyo Dec 2019
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiSurv. J.B. Adewale Prize for Best Student in Theory Federal School of Surveying, Oyo Dec 2019
- Awarded to Ismail Olaniyi3rd Best Graduating Student, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering University of Lagos Nov 2018
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiUniversity of Lagos Endowement University of Lagos Oct 2018
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiAcademic Excellence Award Nigerian Institution of Surveying and Geoinformatics Student Sep 2018
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiAward of Excellent Performance Nigerian Institution of Surveying and Geoinformatics Student Sep 2018 Chairman, Organizing Committee, Survey Camp 2018
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiFUGRO Scholar Fugro Offshore services Nov 2017
- Awarded to Ismail OlaniyiUniversity of Lagos Scholar University of Lagos
Volunteer Experience
Opportunity Funds Scholar
Issued by EducationUSA on Aug 2020
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Issued by National Youth Service Corps on Mar 2019
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Languages
- enEnglish
- arArabic
- geGerman
- yoYoruba
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