Post on 14-Mar-2020
COVENANT UNIVERSITY
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Data
Name: Ajayi, Adesola Adetutu (Nee Adesida)
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 6th
December
Place of Birth: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christianity
Contact Address: Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Technology
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
E mail Address: adesola.ajayi@covenantuniversity.edu.ng
Present Position: Professor (Head of Department,
Biological Sciences)
Educational History
Primary Education Staff School 1974 -1980
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile Ife, Osun State
Secondary Education Our lady’s Girls’ High School 1981 -1986
Ile Ife, Osun State
Higher Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State 1987 -1991
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State 1998 -1999
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State 1999 -2006
Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology (B.Sc. Zoology) 1987 – 1991
Masters of Science Degree in Microbiology (M.Sc. Microbiology)
1998 - 1999
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Microbiology (PhD. Microbiology)
1999 - 2006
Special Academic Award/Grant
The Obafemi Awolowo University Research Committee Postgraduate Grant for
a Doctorate Degree
2005
Partial Sponsorship to attend the TWOWS 34TH
Annual Conference, Beijing,
China 2010
Distinguished Academic Icon Award of the Strategic Institute for Natural
Resources and Human Development 2011
Partial Sponsorship to attend the International Conference of women in Science,
Engineering and Technology, Dakar, Bangladesh
2012
Covenant University Centre for Research and Development (CUCERD) Seed
Grant 2012
The Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Travel Award, Durban, South Africa
2013
Partial Sponsorship to attend the TWOWS 35TH
Annual Conference,
Cuernavaca, Mexico
2014
Best Paper Presentation and Content; Iinternational Conference on Medical and
Health Science (ICMHS) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2015
Work and Professional Experience with Dates
Trainee Sales Executive and Computer Operator 1992 - 1993
Microproducts (Nigeria) Limited
No. 4, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street
Surulere, Lagos
Projects Assistant (Properties) 1994 -1996
Danburn Reality Limited
1b, Muri Okunola Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
Graduate Assistant 1999-2000
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State
Assistant Lecturer 2000 - 2003
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State
Lecturer II 2003 - 2005
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State
Lecturer I 2005 - 2006
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State
Lecturer I 2006 - 2008
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
Senior Lecturer 2008 - 2013
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
Associate Professor 2013- Date
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
Courses Taught at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
SES 002 Man and the Biological World (Special Elective for
Arts and Social Sciences Students)
MCB 306 Microbial Physiologies and Metabolism
MCB 309 Food Microbiology
MCB 399 Industrial Training in Microbiology
MCB 401 Seminars in Microbiology and Biotechnology
MCB 402 Final Year Students Projects in Microbiology and
Biotechnology
B.Sc. Undergraduate Final year project Supervision
2003 – 2004 Session One Student
2004 – 2005 Session Two Students
2005 - 2006 Session Sixteen Students
Undergraduate Courses Taught at Covenant University
MCB 111 General Microbiology
MCB 121 Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
MCB 211 Bacteriology
MCB 311 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
MCB 314 Soil and Plant Microbiology
MCB 318 Introductory Virology
MCB 221 Introductory Parasitology
MCB 329 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme
(SIWES)
MCB 416 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology
MCB 417 Research Methodology in Microbiology
MCB 425 Research Project
BLY 213 Basic Biological Techniques
BLY 224 Basic Chordate Zoology
BLY 221 Introductory Molecular Biology
BLY 214 Introductory Ecology
BLY 223 Basic Invertebrate Zoology
MCB 329 Students Industrial Work Experience Training
MCB 422 Fermentation and Substrate-Enzyme
Biotechnology
B.Sc. Undergraduate Final year project Supervision (Covenant
University)
2006 – 2007 Session Three Students
2007 – 2008 Session Three Students
2008- 2009 Session Three Students
2009 - 2010 Session Five Students
2010 – 2011 Session Five Students
2011 – 2012 Session Six Students
2012 – 2013 Session Five Students
2013 – 2014 Session Four Students
2014 -2015 Session Three Students
Postgraduate Courses Taught at Covenant University
MCB 815 Advanced Environmental Microbiology
MCB 817 Industrial Microbiology
MCB 821 Advanced Mycology and Phycology
MCB 822 Microbial Biotechnology
MCB 825 Advanced Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
MCB 827 Soil Microbiology
MCB 912 Advanced Microbial Physiology
MCB 926 Advanced Immunology II
Supervision of Postgraduate Students
Masters Students – Three students (Completed)
Masters Students – Two Students (In Preparation)
PhD Students – Four Students; Two students (PhD in view; successfully
defended Research Proposal)
List of Publications
Thesis/Dissertation
1. Ajayi, A.A. (1991). The effect of diet on the survival of the Blowfly,
Chrysomyia chlorophyga (Wied)(Diptera: calliphoridae) under laboratory
condition (B.Sc Thesis)
2. Ajayi, A.A. (1999). Studies on Polygalacturonase associated with the
deterioration of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Fruit infected by
Botryodiplodia theobromae (PAT.) (M.Sc. Thesis)
3. Ajayi, A.A. (2006). Studies on Cellulase and Polygalacturonase Enzyme
associated with tomato fruits deteriorated by Aspergillus flavus Linn and
Rhizopus arrhizus Fisher (PhD. Thesis)
Published Articles
1. Muse, W.A. and Adesida, A.A. (1998). Effects of Diet on the Survival of
the Blowfly, Chrysomyia chlorophyga (Wied). (Diptera: calliphoridae)
under laboratory condition. Entomon 2 (3): 167 – 171
2. Ajayi, A.A., Fakunle, J.B., and Olutiola, P.O. (2003). Studies on
Polygalacturonase associated with the deterioration of tomato fruits
(Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) infected by Botryodiplodia theobromae
(Pat.) Science Focus 5: 68 – 77
3. Ako-nai, A.K. Ikem, I.C., Aziba, A., Ajayi, A.A. and Onipede, O.A.U.
(2003). Bacteriological examination of chronic Osteomyelitis cases in Ile
Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental
Microbiology 4(2): 41 – 49
4. Aboderin, A.O., Ako-nai, A.K., Xainali, S.B., Ajayi, A.A. and Adedosu,
A.N. (2005). African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology
5(3): 252– 259
5. Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O. and Olutiola, P.O. (2005). Extracellular α-
amylase production by the yam (Discorea Spp.) rot organism, Penicillium
sclerotigenum YAMAMOTO. Science Focus 10(3): 197-203
6. Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O. and Olutiola, P.O. (2007). Partial
Purification of Polygalacturonase from tomato fruits infected by Rhizopus
arrhizus Fisher. Journal of Plant Science 2(2):216-221
7. Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O., Awojobi, O.K. and Olutiola, P.O. (2007).
Effect of Cations and Chemicals on the activity of partially purified
Cellulase from tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits deteriorated
by Aspergillus flavus Linn. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 6 (2): 198-200
8. Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O. and Olutiola, P.O. (2007). Characterization
of Polygalacturonase from tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits
infected by Rhizopus arrhizus Fisher. Ife Journal of Science 9 (2): 149 –
154
9. Olasehinde, G.I., Akinyanju, J.A. and Ajayi, A.A. (2008). Comparative
Antimicrobial activity of Commercial disinfectants with Naphtholics.
Research Journal of Microbiology 3 (4): 262-268
10. Ajayi, A.A., and Olasehinde, I.G. (2009). Studies on the pH and Protein
content of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits deteriorated by
Aspergillus niger. Scientific Research and Essay 4(3): 185-187
11. Adejuwon, A.O., Oni, A.O., Ajayi, A.A. and Olutiola, P.O. (2009).
Cellulase Activity in Tomato Fruits infected with Penicillium
funiculosum Thom. African Journal of Plant Science 3 (5): 113-116
12. Adedayo, M.R. Olasehinde, I.G. and Ajayi, A.A. (2010). Nutritional
Value of Some Edible mushrooms from Egbe farmland, West Yagba
Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Food
Science 4(5) 297-299
13. Olasehinde, G.I., Ajayi, A.A., Taiwo, S.O., Adekeye, B.T., and Adeyeba,
O.A. (2010).Prevalence and Management of falciparum Malaria among
Infants and children in Ota, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. African
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology 11(3):159-163
14. Ajayi, A.A., Yah, S.C.., Olasehinde, G.I. and Ayepola, O.O. (2010).
Studies on Microorganisms associated with pre-harvest deterioration of
Guava (Psidium guajava Linn.) fruits. Scientific Research and Essays 5
(17): 2400- 2403
15. Adejuwon, A.O., Ajayi, A.A., Akintunde, O.O. and Olutiola, P.O.
(2010). Antibiotic Resistance and Susceptibility of a Strain of
Staphylococcus aureus in Acne. International Journal of Medicine and
Medical Sciences 2(9): 277 -280
16. Ajayi, A.A., Adebiyi, M.O., Olasehinde, G.I. and Olutiola, P.O. (2011).
Purification of Cellulase obtained from Tomato fruits (Lycopersicon
lycopersicum (L.) Karst) deteriorated by Aspergillus flavus Linn.
International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences IJBAS-IJENS
10(5):1-5
17. Ajayi, A.A., Olasehinde, G.I. and Aina, Oluwabunmi (2011). Extraction
and Clarification of apple juice with Pectinase obtained from apple fruits
deteriorated by Aspergillus niger. International Journal of Biological and
Chemical Sciences 5(3): 1047 -1053
18. Ajayi, A.A., Ubon Israel, N.N. and Olasehinde, G.I. (2011). Detection of
Extracellular Enzymes in microbial Isolates from diseased carrot (Daucus
carota) Fruits. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and
Research 2(2): 244-249
19. Oladosu-Ajayi, R.N., George, F.O.A., Obasa, S.O. Ajayi, A.A, Bankole,
M.O.(2011) Bacterial load, Composition and Succession in the African
Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) held at Ambient
temperatures. Researcher 3(7): 67 – 73
20. Akande, O., Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O and Olutiola, P.O. (2011).
Antibiotics resistance pattern of a strain of Escherichia coli isolated from
borehole water in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Nature and Science 9(8):
6-9
21. Ajayi, A.A., Tasie, I and Olasehinde, G.I. (2011). Studies on
Escherichia coli associated with Sachet water sold in Lagos State.
International Journal of Biological Science 3(3): 42-45
22. Olasehinde, G.I., Ayanda, O.I., Ajayi, A.A. and Nwabueze, A.P. (2012).
In-vivo antiplasmodial activity of crude n-hexane and ethanolic extracts
of Moringa oleifera (LAM) seeds on Plasmodium berghei. International
Journal of Medicinal Plant Research 1(5): 50-54
23. Olasehinde, G.I., Ojurogbe, O, Fagade, O., Ruchi, S. Ajayi, A.A (2012).
In-vitro studies on the sensitivity pattern of Plasmodium falciparum to
antimalarial drugs and local herbal extracts. Malaria Journal: 11: p72
24. Olasehinde, G.I., Ojurongbe, O.O., Yah, S.C., Valecha, N. Ajayi, A.A.
and Adeyeba, O.A. (2012). Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum
field isolates from Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. African Health
Sciences 12(3): 355-361
25. Adejuwon, A.O., Adejuwon, M.A., Ajayi, A.A., Bamkefa, B.A.,
Omololu-Aso, J., Alao, O.O., Adesina, F.C. (2013). Effect of some
nitrogen sources of growth medium on α-amylase production by
Penicillium solitum and Aspergillus rubrum isolated from yam
(Dioscorea alata). Researcher 5(2): 1-4
26. Ajayi, A.A., Adedeji, O.M., Olasehinde, G.I., Ayanda, O.O. and
Adejuwon, A.O. (2013). Extraction of lycopene with cell wall degrading
enzymes from tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits deteriorated
by Aspergillus niger. Nature and Science 11 (4): 110 – 113
27. Ayanda, O.I., Ajayi, A.A., Dare O.T., Olasehinde, G.I. (2013). Isolation,
Characterization and Extracellular Enzyme Detection of Microbial
Isolates from Deteriorated Apple (Malus domestica) Fruits. International
Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 7(2): 641 – 648
28. Ajayi, A.A., Aiyedun, B.T. and Olasehinde, G.I. (2013).The effect of
Hand treatment on Staphylococcus aureus: a normal flora of the human
palms. Advances in Bioscience and Bioengineering 1(2) : 44 – 53
29. Adejuwon, A.O., Abe, O.E., Bamkefa, B.A., Ajayi, A.A., Awojobi, K.O.
Adejuwon, M.A. and Ologbosere, O. (2013). α-amylases by strain of
Candida albicans and Fusarium sp.: Expression and Characterization.
Report and Opinion 5(6): 10 – 17
30. Ajayi, A.A., Osilalu, E.O., Adejuwon, A.O., Peter-Albert C.F. (2014).
Studies on Pectinolytic and Proteolytic Enzymes from Deteriorated
Grapes (Vitis Vinifera). Covenant Journal of Life and Physical Sciences
1(2) : 1 – 15
31. Ajayi, A.A., Osunkoya, F.A., Peter-Albert C. F. And Olasehinde, G. I
(2014). Clarification of Apple Juice with Laboratory-Produced-Pectinase
obtained from the deterioration of Apple (Malus domestica) fruits by
Aspergillus niger. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and
Research 5(2): 134 – 140
32. Olasehinde, G.I., Ojurongbe, O.O., Fagade, E.O., Ruchi, S. Egwari, L.O.,
Ajayi, A.A. and Adeyeba, O.A. (2014). Detection of Molecular markers
of Antimalarial Drug Resistance in Plasmodium falciparum from South
Western Nigeria. Covenant Journal of Life and Physical Sciences 1(2):
61 – 75
33. Olasehinde, G.I., Ojurogbe, O, Fagade, O., Ruchi, S. Ajayi, A.A (2014).
In-vitro studies on the sensitivity pattern of Plasmodium falciparum to
antimalarial drugs and local herbal extracts. Malaria Journal: 13:36
34. Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O., Obasi, C.K., Olutiola, P.O.,Peter-Albert
C. F. (2014).
Amylase Activity in culture filtrates of Aspergillus
chevalieri. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences
8(5): 2198 – 2206
35. Ajayi, A.A., Odukwe, O.C., Peter-Albert, C. F. Adejuwon, A.O.,
(2014).The Effect of Temperature on the Clarification of Apple (Malus
domestica) juice with Pectinase obtained from Aspergillus niger. Isteams
Research Nexus Conference Series 5 Book of Proceedings. Pp 189 – 194
36. Ajayi, A.A., Peter-Albert, C. F., Olasehinde, G.I., Adejuwon, A.O., John-
Dewole, O. (2014). Studies on Home-Based Management of Malaria in
Ogun State, South Western Nigeria. Isteams Research Nexus Conference
Series 5 Book of Proceedings. pp 237 – 242
37. Ajayi, A.A., Peter-Albert, C.F., Akeredolu, M.O. and Shokunbi, O.O.
(2015). Clarification of Tomato juice with Polygalacturonase obtained
from tomato fruits infected by Aspergillus niger . Pakistan Journal
of Biological Sciences 18(2): 74 – 80
38. Siyanbola , T.O., James, O.O., Gurunathan, T., Sasidhar, K., Ajanaku,
K.O., Ogunniran, K.O., Adekoya, J.A., Olasehinde, G.I., Ajayi ,A.A.,
Olaofe,O., Akintayo, E.T. and
Raju ,K.V.S.N. (2015). Synthesis,
characterization and antimicrobial evaluation of polyesteramide
resin from moringa oleifera seed oil (moso) for surface coating
application. Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 9(1): 1 – 12
39. Adedeji, O. and Ajayi, A.A. (2013). Improvement of Lycopene
extraction with partially purified enzymes. Lambert Academic
publishers. Germany. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-39197-2, ISBN-10:
3659391972, EAN: 97836593919
40. Ajayi, A.A. and Peter-Albert, C.F. (2015). “The ABC of Microbiology
Getting Used to the World of Tiny Living Creatures. ISBN-
9789789441334
41. Ogunlana, O.O., Ajayi, A.A., Keleko, A. and Olasehinde, G.I. (2010).
Microbiological and Physiological Properties of drinking water at Ota,
Southwest, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and
Food Systems 4(4): 358 – 361
42. Peter-Albert, C.F., Ajayi, A.A., and Awosika, F.A. (2015). Studies on
xylanases production by Aspergillus niger on tomato pomace medium.
African Journal of Applied Research 1(1): 286 – 296.
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43.Ajayi, A.A., Peter-Albert, C.F., Adedeji, O.M. (2015). Modification of
cell wall degrading enzymes from soursop (Annona muricata) fruit
deterioration for improved commercial development of clarified soursop
juice (A Review). Med Aromat Plants 4: 178. doi:10.4172/2167-
0412.1000178
44. Ajayi, A.A., Adedeji, O.M. (2015). Characterization of partially purified
Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes Polygalacturonase and Cellulase from
47.Tomato Fruits degraded by Aspergillus niger. Canadian Journal of
Pure and Applied Science 9(2): 3383-3391
45. Ajayi, A.A., Igwemoh, A.S. (2015). Isolation and Characterization of
fungi from the Nigerian currency. Isteams Research Nexus Conference
Book of Proceedings.
Manuscripts Accepted for Publication
46. Ajayi, A.A.,
Peter-Albert, C.F., Bishop, S.A., Siyanbola, T.O,
Olasehinde, G.I., Ajojesu, T.P. Biochemical Oxygen Demand and
Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia Coli Obtained from Covenant
University Sewage Oxidation Pond. Covenant University Journal of
Life and Physical Sciences
47. Ajayi, A.A., E. A. Onibokun, F.O.A. George and O.M. Atolagbe
Isolation and Characterization of Chitinolytic Bacteria for Chitinase
Production from the African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822).
Research Journal of Microbiology
48. Atolagbe, O.M., Ajayi, A.A.,and Edegbo O .Characterisation of α-
Amylase from Soursop (Annona muricata Linn) Fruits degraded by
Rhizopus stolonifer. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
49. Ajayi, A.A., Onibokun, E. A., Otosa-Abbey I . , Adedeji, O.M. and
Popoola, S.T. (2015). Production of Chitin from Shrimp Waste for the
Cultivation of Chitinolytic Bacteria. Unilag Research Conference, Akoka
Lagos
50. Ajayi, A.A., Agbaroji, N.C.O. (2015). Extraction of oil from Moringa
oleifera seeds with cellulase enzyme obtained from Aspergillus niger. 4th
International Conference on Healthcare and Life Science Research
(ICHLSR)
Papers Presented at Conferences
1. Ajayi, A.A., Adejuwon, A.O. Fakunle, J.B. and Olutiola, P.O. (2005).
Partial Purification of Polygalacturonase from tomato fruits infected by
Rhizopus arrhizus The Nigerian Society for Microbiology, 29th
Annual
Conference at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
2. Ajayi, A.A., and Olasehinde, I.G. (2007). Studies on the pH and Protein
content of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits deteriorated by
Aspergillus niger. 36th
Annual Conference, Nigerian Science
Association, FUTA, Akure, Ondo State
3. Adebayo, A.H., Obembe, O.O., Dike, E.J., Ajayi, A.A., Ogunlana, O.O.
and Adebiyi, E.F. (2008). Tracking Lead compounds in African species
of Commiphora. 16th
Annual International Conference Intelligent
Systems for Molecular Biology, 19th
-23rd
July, 2008. Metro Toronto
Convention Centre (South Building) Toronto, Canada
4. Ajayi, A.A., Aina, O. and Olasehinde, G.I. (2010). Extraction and
Clarification of apple juice with Pectinase obtained from apple fruits
deteriorated by Aspergillus niger. 2nd
International Biotechnology
Symposium (IBS 2010). Biotechnology: Local Approach to Global
Relevance. Covenant University, Ota
5. Ajayi, A.A., Olasehinde, G.I., Oludotun, T.A., Ubon-Israel, N.N. (2010).
Isolation, Identification and Extracellular Enzyme Detection of Microbial
Isolates from Onion (Allium cepa) Bulb. 2nd
International Biotechnology
Symposium (IBS 2010). Biotechnology: Local Approach to Global
Relevance. Covenant University, Ota
6. Ajayi, A.A., Fakunle, J.B. and Olutiola, P.O. (2010). Cellulolytic
Enzyme associated with the infection of Tomato (Lycopersicon
esculentum Mill.) deteriorated by Aspergillus flavus Linn. TWOWS 4th
General Assembly and International Conference, Beijing, China
7. Ajayi, A.A., Tasie, I. and Olasehinde, G.I. (2011). Studies on
Escherichia coli associated with Sachet water sold in Lagos State.
International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development.
Conference Auditorium, Hotel Dona Porto Novo, Republic of Benin
8. Ajayi, A.A., Adebiyi, M.O., Olasehinde, G.I. and Olutiola, P.O.
(2011).Purification of Cellulase obtained from Tomato Fruits
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karst) deteriorated by Aspergillus flavus
Linn. International Society for Computational Biology/ African Society
for Computational Biology (ISCB/ASCB) Joint Conference, Capetown,
South Africa
9. Ajayi, A.A., Olasehinde, G.I. Ojurongbe, O. and Ijaopo, I. (2012).
Screening for Molecular Marker of Resistant gene (pfATPase SERCA) in
Plasmodium falciparum from symptomatic carriers in South-western
Nigeria. Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of
Infectious Diseases conference, New Orleans, USA.
10. Ajayi, A.A., Olasehinde, G.I. and Aiyedun, B.T. (2013). Virulence
determinants of Staphylococcus aureus associated with the normal flora
and infectious diseases. African Society for Bioinformatics
Computational Biology Conference, Casablanca, Morocco
11. Ajayi, A.A., Osunkoya, F.A., Olasehinde, G.I. (2013). Clarification of
Apple juice with Laboratory-produced pectinase obtained from the
deterioration of Apple (Malus domestica) Fruits by Aspergillus niger.
ISTEAMS Research Nexus conference, University of Ibadan, Oyo State
Nigeria.
12. Ajayi, A.A., Adedeji, O. M. and Olasehinde, G.I. (2013). Pectinase
obtained from Aspergillus niger for Improvement of Lycopene from Two
Varieties of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Fruits. The Science
Association of Nigeria 48th
Annual Conference. Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
13. Ajayi, A.A. and Adedeji, O.M. (2014).Characterization of Pectinase
obtained from Aspergillus niger for Improvement of Lycopene from two
varieties of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits. Michigan
Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Conference. Oakland University,
Rochester, Michigan.
14. Ajayi, A.A., Odukwe, O.C, Peter-Albert C., Adejuwon, A.O. (2014).The
Effect of Temperature on the Clarification of Apple (Malus domestica)
Juice with Pectinase obtained from Aspergillus niger. ISTEAMS
Research Nexus conference, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti
State Nigeria.
15. Ajayi, A.A., Peter-Albert, C.F., Olasehinde, G. I., Adejuwon, O.A., and
John-Dewole, O. (2014) Studies on Home-based management of Malaria
in Ogun State, South Western Nigeria. ISTEAMS Research Nexus
conference, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria.
16 Ajayi, A.A., Adebiyi, M.O., Peter-Albert, C. F., Olasehinde, G.I.,
Onukogu, H.F. (2015).Characterization and Structural Determination of
Polygalacturonase from Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) fruits
Deteriorated by Aspergillus niger. ISCB- ASBCB 2015 Conference, Dar-
es-salaam, Tanzania
17 A.A. Ajayi, Onibokun, A.E., Adedeji, O.M.,George, F.O.A. (2015).
Chitinase production by chitinolytic bacteria from catfish (Clarias
gariepinus). International Conference on Medical and Health
Science(ICMHS) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18 A.A. Ajayi, Agbarogyi, O.C. (2015) extraction of oil from Moringa
oleifera seeds with cellulase enzyme obtained from Aspergillus niger. 4th
International Conference on Healthcare and Life Science Research
(ICHLSR)
Guest Lectures
1. Ajayi, A.A. (2009). “Youth Leadership”. A seminar paper presented to
the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), St Alphonsus
Catholic Church, Akute, Ogun State
2. Ajayi, A.A. (2009). “Challenges Faced by Parents in Educating the
Nigerian Child”. A paper presented at the end-of year programme,
Harvard Kids, Akute, Ogun State
3. Ajayi, A.A. (2010). “The Roles of Microbiology Students in leadership
Positions”. A keynote presentation to Staff and Students of the Faculty of
Science , Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife at the Microbiology
Week
4. Ajayi, A.A. (2011). “Sustaining the Lead, the Flame and the Future”. A
paper presented at the End of Year Valedictory Service and Prize Giving
Day, Peaklane Schools, Alagbole, Ogun State
5. Ajayi, A.A. (2011). “Youth Empowerment”. A seminar paper presented
to the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), St Theresa’s
Catholic Church, Ogba, Lagos State
6. Ajayi, A.A. (2012). “The Roles of Women in Nation Building”. A
Keynote presentation at the Great Women’s Award, 2012, Lagos State
Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja
7. Ajayi, A.A. (2012). “The Roles of Youth in Nation Building, Youth
Week, 2012, Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), Our Lady
Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Olambe, Ogun State
8. Ajayi, A.A. (2012). “Qualities required by the Catholic youth for a
successful life”. A seminar paper presented to the Parish Catholic Youth
Organization of Nigeria (CYON), St Julius Catholic Church, Agbado,
Ogun State
9. Ajayi, A.A. (2013). Women and Challenges of Science Research: The
way forward. A keynote presentation at the Women in Physics
Conference and the launching of the Women in Science and Technology
Association, Covenant University Chapter
10. Ajayi, A.A. (2014). The Roles of Women in the Church. One-day
Seminar presentation to the Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of the
Catholic Church of Resurrection, Magodo, Lagos.
Current Research
Characterizing differentially expressed genes involved in the
deterioration of three varieties of tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicon
Karst) Fruits by Aspergillus niger
Chitinase production by chitinolytic bacteria from catfish (Clarias
gariepinus)
Collaboration/Linkages
Dr. Adebukola George, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal
University of Technology, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Dr. Fouzia Radouani, Institut Pasteur Du Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco
Prof Shahida Raffique, Dakar, Bangladesh
Dr. Nargis Akter, Dakar, Bangladesh
Profes sor Patricia Dorn, Department of Biological Sciences, Loyola University
New Orleans, USA
Dr. Michael Oluwasegun Adeyeye, Mozilla firefox Localization Project
Dr. Modupe Ogunronmbi, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Conferences/Workshops/Training Opportunities
1. The Nigerian Society for Microbiology, 25th
Annual Conference at the
University of Ado – Ekiti, Ado Ekiti
2nd
- 6th December, 2001
2. Workshop of the Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile Ife. Theme: Currents Trends in Postgraduate Education at the Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile – Ife.
25th March, 2002
3. A leadership training workshop based on leading to choices: A
Leadership Training Handbook for women, to enhance Personal
leadership and communication skills and strengthen citizens’
participation in civil society, organized by BAOBAB for Women’s
Human Rights and Linkages Group, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile
Ife.
20th -25
th April, 2004
4. Biotech Workshop on Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Applied Biotech Institute and, Covenant University, Ota.
28th July - 2
nd August, 2008
5. Women in management and Business (WIMBIZ) 2009. Annual
Conference at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
3rd
and 4th November,
2009
6. 5th
Multilateral Initiative on Malaria-Pan African Malaria Conference
(MIM-PAMC) at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC),
Nairobi, Keya
2nd
- 6th
November, 2009
7. Third International Conference on Research and Development,
Conference Hall, Miklin Hotels, East Legion, Accra, Ghana
23-26th
November, 2010
8. IMC9. The Biology of Fungi Conference, Edinburgh, UK.
1st -6
th August, 2010
9. Workshop on Isolation of DNA and Gene Recombinant Technology.
Danifol Biotechnology Consult, Lagos.
25th – 28
th May, 2010
10. Workshop on DNA Extraction and Amplification, PCR Primer Design
and Optimization, Restriction Enzymes Digestion and Bioinformatics,
Redeemer’s University, Lagos
2nd
– 5th
December, 2010
11. Workshop on the Use of Bioinformatics Tools at the Second International
Conference of International Society for Computational Biology /African
Society for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ISCB/ASBCB).
Capetown International Convention Center, South Africa.
3rd
- 10th March, 2011
12. Training on Scientific Writing and Publishing, Graphical Methods for
Data Presentation, Oral Communication and Presentation. Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile Ife
12th – 16
th September, 2011
13. Nigerian Institute of Science and Experimental Biology Conference,
Julius Berger Hall, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
4th
– 7th April, 2011
14. African Regional Forum on “Best Practices in fostering food Security in
Africa”. Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex, Oke mosan,
Abeokuta.
3rd
- 4th
March, 2012
15. Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious
Diseases conference, New Orleans, USA.
30th
October –2nd November, 2012
16. African Society for Bioinformatics Computational Biology Conference,
Casablanca, Morocco
15th -17
th March, 2013
17. EBI Workshop 2013, Institut de Pasteur, Casablanca, Morocco
13th -14
th March, 2013
18. ISTEAMS Research Nexus conference, University of Ibadan, Oyo State,
Nigeria.
30th May -1
st June, 2013
19. The Science Association of Nigeria 48th
Annual Conference, Federal
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
9th
– 14th June, 2013
20. ISTEAMS Research Nexus conference, Afe Babalola University, Ado
Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
9th
– 14th June, 2014
21. Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Conference. Oakland
University, Rochester, Michigan
2nd
– 4th
February, 2014
22. The 3rd
Applied Research Conference In Africa (ARCA 2014) Accra,
Ghana
7th
-9th August, 2014
23. International Biotechnology Symposium (2014). Covenant University,
Ota
24. Renal Transplantation Conference, Covenant University, Ota
1st July, 2014
25. A one-day Workshop on the “Effective Use of Bioinformatics for
Research”. Kola Daisi Hall, Department of Computer Sciences,
University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
22nd May, 2014
26. Nigeria Prostate Cancer Research Symposium , Covenant University,
Nigeria
4th
– 5th September, 2014
27. International Society for Computational Biology/ African Society for
Biology and Computational Biology Conference 2015. White Sands
Beach Conference Centre. Dar Es Salam Tanzania.
9th
– 13th March, 2015
28. A 3-day Workshop on Effective Learning and Teaching in higher
Education. College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra, Ghana.
12th -14
th November, 2015
29. 10th Annual Unilag Research Conference and Fair, Multipurpose Hall,
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
24th – 26
th November, 2015
Academic Linkages
Organization for Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD)
2000
Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)
2001
The American Phytopathological Society (APS), USA
2003
Science Association of Nigeria (SAN)
2007
International Society for Computational Bioinformatics (ISCB)
2007
African Society for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
2007
(ASBCB)
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
2008
Academic Leadership Positions Held/Administrative
Duties
SIWES coordinator, Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile Ife
Member, Faculty Board, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
Member, Departmental Board of Examiners, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile
Ife
Head of Unit, Microbiology Programme, Department of Biological Sciences,
Covenant University, Ota (2006 – 2012)
Internal Examiner- School of Postgraduate Studies Representative for
Postgraduate Students
(Twelve Students)
Fellow, Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development
2011
Member, International Research and Development Institute (Research and
Development Network)
Reviewer, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Reviewer, Microbiology Journal, USA
Associate Editor, Journal of Life Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun
State
Chairperson, International Biotechnology Symposium 2013, Department of
Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota
Editor, the first Laboratory Manual for Microbiology Programme, Department
of Biological Sciences, Covenant University , Ota
Member, Postgraduate Committee, College of Science and Technology,
Covenant University, Ota (2013/2014 Session)
Member, Departmental Quality and Standards Committee
Member, Laboratory Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant
University, Ota
Member, Departmental A&P Committee, Department of Biological Sciences,
Covenant University, Ota.
Chairperson, Welfare Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant
University, Ota.
Supervisor, Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES)
Member, Covenant University Scholarship Aptitude Test (CUSAT) Interview
Panel
Member, School of Natural and Applied Sciences Examination Compliance
Committee, Covenant University, Ota
Member, Souvenir and Awards Subcommittee of the Convocation Planning
Committee
Coordinator, “Bioactive Research Group” Covenant University, Ota, Ogun
State.
Coordinator, Mozilla Firefox localization project, Covenant University Chapter
Member, College Curriculum Committee (2014/2015Session)
Covenant University, Ota
Member, Departmental Postgraduate Committee (2014/2015 Session)
Covenant University, Ota
Chair, Departmental Seminars, trainings and Workshop Committee (2014/2015
Session) Covenant University, Ota
Member, College Journal Committee, Covenant University, Ota (2014/2015
Session)
Head of Department, Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota (2015/2016
Session)
Member of Senate, Covenant University, Ota (2015/2016 Session)
Extra Curricular Activities
Writing, Interior Decoration, Public Speaking
………………………….. Ajayi Adesola A. (PhD) (Professor of Microbiology)
Department of Biological Sciences
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State