University of Massachusetts Lowell | United States
Mr. Opeyemi Akanbi is a dedicated PhD Candidate in Physics and Applied Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he focuses on advanced research at the intersection of materials science, transport phenomena, and functional textile engineering. With academic training that spans physics, materials science, and applied engineering, he has gained diverse experience working on optical strain sensors, humidity-control textiles, electrokinetic systems, and functional polymers. His current research centers on the design and optimization of low-power electroosmotic pumps and textile-integrated microfluidic platforms aimed at improving moisture and sweat management in wearable technologies. Combining experimental device fabrication with multiphysics modeling of ion transport, fluid flow, and heat transfer, he advances innovative solutions for smart garments, personal comfort enhancement, and healthcare monitoring applications. His work reflects strong interests in electroosmotic flow, soft-material transport behavior, photonics, and the integration of microfluidic architectures into flexible substrates. As an active member of leading scientific communities such as ACS, MRS, and IEEE, he consistently engages in interdisciplinary research and academic collaboration. He has contributed to impactful research outputs and received recognition for innovation in functional textile development. He aims to continue developing science-driven technologies that bridge physics, materials engineering, and wearable device innovation.
Featured Publications
Hutchins, A., Acharya, S., Akanbi, O., Doan, K., Pinninti, P., Isherwood, K., Rosenberg, Z., Filocamo, S., Zhang, Y., & Guo, W. (2025). “Low Power Textile Integrated Electroosmosis Pump for Active Moisture and Sweat Management.” iScience.
Akanbi, O.S., Shannon, J.P., Delhommelle, J., & Desgranges, C. (2025). “Synergizing Driven Quantum Dynamics, AI, and Quantum Computing for Next-Gen Materials Science.” The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
Hutchins, A., Reens, D., Kharas, D., West, G.N., Sorace-Agaskar, C., Chiaverini, J., McConnell, R., Swint, R., Akanbi, O., Harding, S., et al. (2024). “Fiber-to-Chip Packaging With Robust Fiber Fusion Splicing for Low-Temperature Applications.” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters.
Balogun, S.W., Oyeshola, H.O., Ajani, A.S., James, O.O., Awodele, M.K., Adewumi, H.K., Àlàgbé, G.A., Olabisi, O., Akanbi, O.S., Ojeniyi, F.A., et al. (2024). “Synthesis, characterization, and optoelectronic properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A precursor as electron transport layer.” Heliyon.
Akanbi, O.S., Usman, H.A., Abass, G.F., Oni, K.E., Ige, A.S., Odunaro, B.P., Ojo, I.J., Oladejo, J.A., Ajani, H.O., Musa, A., et al. (2023). “The Advent of Wide Bandgap Green-Synthesized Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide Nanoparticles for Applications in Optical and Electronic Devices.” Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering.
Rimamnya, N.D., Akanbi, O.S., Bunmi, D.C., Abass, G.F., Olaniyan, J.A., Ige, A.S., Moyofoluwa, O.O., Kolawole, B.T., et al. (2023). “Evolution of Carbon Nanotubes, Their Methods, and Application as Reinforcements in Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review.” Journal of Advanced Mechanical Engineering Applications.
Akanbi, O., Abass, G., Ige, A., Nyatse, D., Oyeshola, H., Abba, H., Felix, O., Oni, K., Ayotunde, A., Ajao, J., et al. (2023). “Research Advances on 2D Mxenes for Photovoltaic Applications.” Journal of Advanced Mechanical Engineering Applications.