Career Objectives

To contribute to the understanding of fundamental questions in Biotechnology and Pharmacognosy with

computer-aided genomics and sequence analysis tools, which in turn will stir indigenous scientific

growth and tranquillity of any economy.

Personal Details

Name: Ijeoma Precious Clement- Akomolafe (Former Dike)

Sex: Female

Date of Birth: 21st August 1984

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

Contact Address: Applied Biology & Biotechnology Program

Department of Biological Sciences,

School of Natural & Applied Sciences

College of Science and Technology,

Covenant University,

Canaan land, KM 10, Idiroko Road,

P.M.B. 1023 Ota,

Ogun State, Nigeria

Residential Address: Suite 5

Covenant University,

Canaan land, Ota,

Ogun State

Tel: (234) 7087026554 Extn. 3324 (office)

(234) 7033966993

Email: ejpdike@gmail.com

Academic Qualification: Schools / Institutions Attended

Other Qualification/Certifications

2009 Biotechnology: Training the Trainer Certification, Nigeria

2005 Certificatein the Field of Biotechnology, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences, India

2003 Certificate Course in Medical Lab Technology, Loyola College, India, Grade: Distinction

2003 Certificate in Human Resource Management, Women’s Christian College, Chennai,

India.

2004 Diploma in Religious Education, Christian Education Council, India – Distinction

2004 Certificate in Essence of Christian Faith, Christian Education Council, India – Distinction

2003 Certificate in Old Testament, Christian Education Council, India – Distinction

2003 Pre-diploma in French, Alliance Française de Madras, India– Distinction

S/N DEGREE TYPE YEAR GRADE INSTITUTION

A 1st Degree B.Sc. 2001-2004 First Class Distinction

Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India

B 2nd Degree M.Sc. 2004-2006 First Class Distinction

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

C 3rd Degree M.Phil. 2006-2008 First Class Annamalia University, Chidambaram, India

D

4th Degree Ph.D. 2009 - till date (in view)

N/A Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

2002 Certificate in New Testament, Christian Education Council, India – Distinction

Teaching Quality

Work Experience

Jan 2008 – till date Assistant Lecturer, Covenant University Canaan Land, Ogun State

June 2006 - Jan 2008 Research Analyst & Advisor, Life Sciences: Collaboration with

Invitrogen, India

Favorite Taught Course and Topics

BLY 211: Introductory Genetics and Evolution

BLY 416: Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

Special Topics:

Genetic Mutation – Promising or Perilous?

Genetics and the Society (Designer Babies)

Teaching Techniques and Lecture Delivery

My pedagogical orientation is generally student-centred and deeply experiential. The following

highlighted points form my historical strengths as well as my anticipated strategies (in bold print) for

ensuring student learning in a convivial atmosphere, and my professional development goals for the

session:

Effective communication and interactive skills

Efficient use of power point presentations for teaching

Interactive Classroom sessions through the use of Interactive games (crossword puzzles) and

quizzes

Excellent practical skills and extensive hands-on-desk research experience Biotechnology

techniques

Encouraging student participation in important professional networks and global learning

contexts

Scholarship

Papers

1. Obembe O.O. and Dike I.P. 2012. Towards the Conservation of Nigeria’s Indigenous Medicinal

Plants. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research (JMPR-10-612 – Accepted for publication)

2. Dike, I. P and Paliniswamy S. 2011. Vitrification of Sheep Oocytes using Propylene Glycol and its

Effects on the Viability and Fertilizability and Chromosome Patterns, International Journal of

Current Research, 33 (4), pp.069-073.

3. Dike I.P. 2009.Efficiency of Intracellular Cryoprotectants on the Cryopreservation of Sheep

Oocytes by Controlled Slow Freezing and Vitrification Techniques, Journal of Cell and Animal

Biology, 3 (3), pp.044–049.

4. Dike I.P. 2009.Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa: The Scenario among Nigerian Female Students.

Journal of Psychology and Counseling, 1(2), pp. 026-029.

5. George Priya Doss. C, Dike I.P,RaoSethumadhavan. 2008. Application of Computational Tools for

Identification of miRNA and Their Target SNPs, Journal of Proteomics & Bioinformatics, 1(7):359-

367.

6. Dike I.P. 2009. Noise Pollution in Chennai : Sound Health or Sound Ill-Health, Environmental

Science: An Indian Journal, 4(5).

7. Akomolafe A.C and Dike I.P. 2011. Decolonizing Education: Enunciating the Emancipatory Promise

of Non-Western Alternatives to Higher Education. Conference Tract: Globalization of Higher

Education: Challenges & Opportunities, New Delhi, India

8. Obembe O.O. and Dike I.P. 2009. India’s Biotechnology Boom: A Lesson for Africa. Knowledge

Management Africa Conference Tract: Emerging Technologies and Innovative Schemes, May 4

Posters

9. Dike I.P. 2009. Vitrification of Sheep Oocytes Using Sucrose as an Additive. International

Biotechnology Symposium, 28th – 30th April 2009, Covenant University Canaan Land, Ota,

Nigeria 2009. pp. 28.

10. A.C. Omonhinmin, I.P. Dike, P.C. Ekenna, E.F. Adebiyi, S. Chinedu, O.O. Omotosho,A.O. Eni.

(2009). In-silicoprediction and analyses of anti-fungal PR-5 thaumatin-like proteins

inThaumatococcusdaniellii. International Biotechnology Symposium, 28th – 30th April 2009,

Covenant University Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria 2009. pp. 28.

11. Dike.I,Adebayo.A, Fatumo.S, Olasehinde.G, Ewejobi.I, Ekenna.C and Adebiyi.E. 2008. Unveiling

Potential Variants: Phylogenetic Analysis of Eight African Species of Artemisia, Conference Poster

Proceedings, International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), Toronto, Canada, P20.

12. Dike I.P.,Omonhinmin A.C., Adebiyi, E. F., Eni A.O., Chinedu, S. N., Ibikunle F., Ekwejobi I.,

Ogunlana O.O. 2009. In-Silico Analysis of Prospective African Strains of Algae for Bio-Diesel

Production, 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology

(ISMB) and 8th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th June – 2nd July 2009

Stockholm, Sweden 2009 (poster accepted), available online

http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2009/poster_list.php

13. Eni, A. O, Dike, I.P, Omonhinmin A.C, Chinedu, S. N, Ogunlana, O. O, Fatumo, S. A, Adebiyi, E. F,

Adebayo A. In-silico development of PCR primers for detection of endogenous para-retroviruses

&episomal viral sequences. 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for

Molecular Biology (ISMB) and 8th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th

June – 2nd July 2009 Stockholm, Sweden 2009 (poster accepted), available online

http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2009/poster_list.php

14. Adebayo.A, Obembe.O, Dike.I,Ajayi.A, Ogunlana.O and Adebiyi.E. 2008. Tracking lead

compounds in African species of Commiphora, Conference Poster Proceedings International

Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), Toronto, Canada, P36.

15. Chinedu, S., OmonhinminA ,Dike, I., Omotosho, O., Osamor, V.,Oyelade, O. and Adebiyi, E. 2008.

Species Level Characterization in Thaumatococcusdaniellii: Re-evaluating Morphological

evidences viaIn-SilicoStudies, Conference Poster Proceedings International Society for

Computational Biology (ISCB), Toronto, Canada, C07.

16. Osamor V., Adebiyi E., Oduola A., Omonhinmin C., Dike I., Awolola S. and Doumbia S.2009.

Experimental study for PCR-based detection of Malaria infection at the Liver stage, First African

Virtual Conference on Bioinformatics, Conference Proceedings, pg 22.

17. Ewejobi, Adebiyi, Ekenna, Emebo,,Rebai, Koenig., Brors, Doumbia,, Oyelade, Fatumo, Dike, I., Eils,

R. and Lanzer, M.2009. AfriPFdb: The African Plasmodium falciparum database, First African

Virtual Conference on Bioinformatics, Conference Proceedings, Pg 18.

Peer Recognition

Conferences/Workshop/Trainings Attended

2011 Learning Society Un-conference, Himachal Pradesh, India

2011 Globalization of Higher Education: Challenges & Opportunities, New Delhi, India Paper title:

Akomolafe A.C and Dike I.P. 2011. Decolonizing Education: Enunciating the Emancipatory

Promise of Non-Western Alternatives to Higher Education.

2010 International Biotechnology Symposium 2010, Covenant University, Nigeria

2009 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) and

8thEuropean Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th June – 2nd July 2009 Stockholm,

Sweden

2009 International Biotechnology Training Workshop, Nigeria

2009 International Second International Workshop on Pattern Discovery in Biology, Covenant

University, Nigeria

2009 Knowledge Management Africa Conference, Dakar, Senegal. Paper Titled “India’s Biotechnology

Boom: A lesson for Africa” by Obembe O.O. and Dike I.P.

2009 International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Nigeria. Paper Titled “Vitrification

of Sheep Oocytes using Sucrose as an Additive” by Dike I.P.

2008 International Molecular Biology and Applied Biotechnology Workshop, Covenant University,

Nigeria

2007 Cytogenetics Analysis, Topic: Cytogenetics of Tannery Workers, Women’s Christian College,

Chennai, India

2006 International Conference – Bioengineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

2006 Post Graduate project (Six Months), Topic: Cryopreservation of Sheep Oocytes - For the

Betterment of Reproductive Technologies, Embryo Biotechnology, Tamilnadu Veterinary and

Animal Sciences, India

2005 Hands-on Training in the Field of Biotechnology, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences, India

2005 National Level Symposium- Charisma ’05, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

2005 State Level Seminar on Bio separation techniques, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India

2004 State Level Seminar on Urban Environmental Impact Assessment, Loyola College, India

2004 Workshop on Bioinformatics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India

2004 Seminar on Traditional Water Harvesting Systems in India, CPR Environmental Education Center,

India

2003 Advancements in Medical Lab Tech.–Diagnosis of Human Disorders, Loyola College, India

2003 Certificate Course in Medical Lab Technology, Loyola College, India, Grade: Distinction

2003 Certificate in Human Resource Management, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India.

2002 On the Job Training (Microbiology &Biochemistry), Kumaran Hospital PTE Limited, Chennai, India

Credits/Awards/Fellowships Secured

2011 Life Sciences Fellowship Award (2011): To carry out PhD. Bench work in JSS College of

Pharmacy, India.

2009 CUCERD Research Grant (2009): for Molecular and Bioinformatic Analyses: Systematics and

Lead Compound Implications for the Sweetener Plant - Thaumatococcusdaniellii. (Joint

Investigation)

2009 Travel Fellowship: To attend and present poster titled “In-Silico Analysis of Prospective African

Strains of Algae for Bio-Diesel Production” at the International Conference on 17THIntelligent

Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) & 8TH European Conference on Computational Biology

(ECCB), 2009, Conference at Stockholm, Sweden

2009 Sponsorship Award: By African Regional Centre for Technology (ARCT) to attend and present

papertitled “India’s Biotechnology Boom: A lesson for Africa” at the Knowledge Management

Africa, Conference at Dakar, Senegal

2004 Gold Medalist, Undergraduate Program (Zoology with VTC Biotechnology), Women’s Christian

College, Chennai, India

2004 Best student of the graduating class, in recognition of scholarship, leadership & contribution to

the College and community.

2004 Zoology Class 01 Award for excellent performance during all 3 academic years

Editorial Engagements

Reviewer for Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Reviewer for African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Current Research in Focus

Isolation and validation of anti-malarial lead compounds from selected indigenous South Western

Nigerian medicinal plants

Molecular and bioinformatic analyses: Systematics and lead-compound implications for the Sweetener

Plant - Thaumatococcusdaniellii

Genomic analysis of algal genome using in-silico tools to enhance bio-diesel production

Academic Linkages

Membership of Professional Bodies

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

ISCB – International Society for Computational Biology

ASBCB – African society for Bioinformatics and computational Biology

Research Collaboration

Bio^2 Research Cluster – Bioinformatics Group, Covenant University

Ethano-botany Research Group, Covenant University

Research Group on Solid Waste Bioconversion, Pollution Monitoring & Control, Covenant

University

Genetics and Bioinformatics Forum, Vellore Institute of Technology, India

Collaboration Attracted to the University

Vellore Institute of Technology, India: Good Rapport with the Chancellor and Management of VIT

opened doors for Collaboration between Covenant University and Vellore Institute of Technology

in order to facilitate student and faculty exchange programs.

J.S.S. College of Pharmacy, India: Research Collaboration

Establishment of Linkages between Covenant University and the Indian High Commission

(facilitated the visit of the Indian High Commissioner to Covenant University)

Leadership/Community Service

University Committees Membership

1. Member, Covenant University Convocation Planning Committee (2010)

2. Member, Covenant University Waste Management Committee

3. Member, Covenant University Community Development Impact Initiative

4. Secretary, Covenant University Central Examinations Committee

5. Member, Faculty Women Advance

Departmental Committees Membership

1. Member, Departmental Ethics Committee

2. Secretary, Biotechnology Symposium, Committee, 2009/2010

3. Secretary, Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Program

4. Secretary, Biotechnology Workshop Committee, 2008

Interdepartmental Committees Membership

1. Secretary, Second International Workshop on Pattern Discovery in Biology (IWPDB), Committee,

2009

Community Development

Member of the Waste Management Committee, Covenant University – An observation made regarding

the waste disposal system on campus and possible suggestions, during the first week of resumption led

to the setting up of the Waste Management Committee, Chaired by Prof. Ako. The committee has been

successful in identifying the key issues the University faces environmentally. I have been instrumental in

the drawing up of the action and strategic plans for the committee. The committee has just walked into

the implementation of the pilot plan phase.

Member of the Covenant University Community Development Committee, Covenant University – The

committee has worked on the various strategies to contribute to the immediate community, through

mobilizing our students to clean the campus and other environs like the market are and the general

Hospital, water provision etc.

Attendance of KMA Conference was motivated due to its theme - to Reposition Africa on the Global

Economy- the presented paper provided key contributions as to how to move the various African nations

forward use Biotechnology as a driving force.

My Research focus, is centred around indigenous knowledge identification, validation and propagation.

Alignment with Core Values

Name of Current Church: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun

State, Nigeria

Date you started attending: January 2008

Name of your Pastor: Bishop David Oyedepo

Have you had a new Birth: Yes

Have you been Baptised in water: Yes

Have you experienced the baptism of the Holy Ghost: Yes

Have you attended any church leadership training: Diploma in Religious Education by the

Christian Education Council of India

I have served and I’m currently servicing in various Departmental and University committees,

contributing actively to meet the designated terms of Reference. I have served as secretary to the last

two biotechnology related events within the department and the International Workshop on Pattern

Discovery in Biology 2009. Prior to my return to India for my PhD Bench work I served as the secretary to

the Central Examinations committee and was an active member of the Waste Management Committee.

I have published papers and posters in fields of Modern Biology and Biotechnology and have showcased

the university as a hub for biotechnology during my presentation at the Knowledge Management Africa

Conference 2009. I have been active in various Research forums within and outside the University and

have always looked out for means to enhance our research base at the university.

Always having a keen eye for detail, I have put forth a few recommendations which have been accepted

and implemented e.g. the purchase of podium microphones for Public Lectures and the establishment of

the waste management committee, which emanated from a suggestion for a new waste disposal

system.

The University being my base and point I have ensured that I actively implement her motto of “raising a

new generation of leaders” by imparting knowledge to my students and counselling them beyond

academics.

The spiritual pillar serves as a backbone to the University and staff and I am no exception; I have greatly

benefited from such an atmosphere and have grown in my spiritual life since resumption.

I find myself in line with the core values of the university “Spirituality, Possibility Mentality, Capacity

building, Integrity, Responsibility, Diligence and Sacrifice”. These are evident when analysing my stay at

Covenant University.

Career Plan and Progression/Expectations

My immediate career goal is enhance my teaching/knowledge impartation skills by acquisition of a PhD.

degree in my field and training/interaction with experienced Professors. This session, on completion of

my PhD work, I intend :

To continue further research on medicinal plants and to report important research findings by

publishing at least three journal articles this year.

To articulate and carry out more research work on Indigenous methods of practicing

Biotechnology.

To co-create more learning friendly environments for student growth

Mid-Term Career Goals

To develop and patent easy to use low-cost diagnostic test kits for malaria using molecular

tools.

To strengthen/establish linkage/collaboration with current connections and to other leading

research institutes/laboratories

To report important research findings in at least five journal articles yearly

To co-create more learning friendly environments for student growth

Long-Term Career Goals

To become a world class renowned Professor of Indigenous Biotechnology having made world-

significant contributions and to mentor upcoming scholars.

I hereby notify that all the information depicted is true and undertake the

responsibility for reproducing the original certificates of the same if necessary.