Heriot-Watt University
Ph.D., Energy (Petroleum) Engineering; MSc., Geoscience for Subsurface Exploration
Curriculum Vitae
Olarinre Salako, Ph.D.
Multidisciplinary scientist, engineer and technology leader working across energy, automotive electrification, data, artificial intelligence and public policy.
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Profile
Science, engineering and systems leadership
Over more than two decades, Olarinre Salako has worked across oil and gas, carbon management, renewables, electricity and energy systems, automotive technology, US government-sponsored research and executive consulting. His work spans geoscience, reservoir engineering, CCUS, hydrogen, vehicle electrification, vehicle-grid integration, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He has led multidisciplinary teams, served as co-principal investigator on US Department of Energy-sponsored research and contributed to 10 inventions, including six granted US patents and two published patent applications.
Education
Academic and executive education
Federal University of Technology, Akure
B.Tech. (Hons), Applied Geophysics
Columbia Executive Engineering / EMERITUS Institute
Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Data Science & Machine Learning
University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Certificate, Business and Climate Change – Towards Net Zero Emissions
Cornell University
Certificate, Blockchain & Smart Contract Essentials
Professional Experience
Selected leadership and research roles
2019–2021; 2024–Present
Emakemtos Inc.
Managing Partner / Principal Advisor — Energy, AI & Sustainability Strategy
2021–2024
Toyota
Senior Technical Lead — Electrification & Energy Systems, Data & AI Innovation
2015–2019
Energy & Environmental Research Center, University of North Dakota
Research Scientist / Co-Principal Investigator — CCUS, Hydrogen & Energy Systems
2010–2015
Edinburgh Time Lapse Project, Heriot-Watt University
Research Engineer — Reservoir Simulation, 4D Seismic & Electromagnetics
2009–2010
Osun State University
Lecturer, Department of Geological Sciences
Selected Publications
Research publications
2018
Evaluation of recycle gas injection on CO₂ enhanced oil recovery and associated storage performance
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
2018
Effect of gas relative permeability hysteresis and solubility on associated CO₂ storage performance
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
2018
Implementing adaptive scaling and dynamic well-tie for quantitative 4-D seismic evaluation of a reservoir subjected to CO₂ enhanced oil recovery and associated storage
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
2017
4-D seismic monitoring of injected CO₂ enhances geological interpretation, reservoir simulation, and production operations
Energy Procedia
2017
Design and implementation of a scalable, automated, semi-permanent seismic array for detecting CO₂ extent during geologic CO₂ injection
Energy Procedia
2015
Potential applications of time-lapse marine CSEM to reservoir monitoring
First Break
Patents
Ten-invention innovation portfolio
Six granted US patents, two published US patent applications and two additional proprietary innovations spanning vehicle carbon-footprint management, driving behaviour, powertrain recommendations and connected mobility.
US 2023/0192134 A1
Vehicle Carbon Footprint Management
US 2023/0303098 A1
Determining and Communicating Vehicle Powertrain Information
US 2024/0140472 A1
Driving Behavior Modification for Vehicle Carbon Footprint Reduction
US 2024/0326811 A1
Methods and Systems for Ranking Carbon Footprints of Vehicles Based on Driving Behavior
US 11,958,952
Determining and Communicating Vehicle Powertrain Information
US 12,000,706
Driving Behavior Modification for Vehicle Carbon Footprint Reduction
US 11,850,103
Vehicle Carbon Footprint Management
US 12,460,937
Ranking Carbon Footprints of Vehicles Based on Driving Behavior
Awards
Awards and recognition
Ian Jack / BP Amoco / SEG Scholarship
Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 2012 and 2013.
PTDF Overseas Scholarships
Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Nigeria, 2008 and 2010.
Speaking
Public engagement
Verified lectures, panels and presentations are maintained in the speaking archive.
Professional Memberships
Professional communities
Society of Petroleum Engineers- Society of Exploration Geophysicists
European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society