Room F09, Microbiology Building, Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin.
Teaching and Research Area
Prof. Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola’s teaching and research areas are primarily in food and environmental microbiology. His expertise encompasses the study of microorganisms in relation to food safety, quality, and environmental health. He is involved in teaching courses that cover microbiological principles applied to food systems and environmental contexts, focusing on microbial ecology, foodborne pathogens, and microbial interactions in the environment
Qualifications
B. Sc Botany
M. Sc Botany
M. Phil. Microbiology
Ph. D. Microbiology
Professional Affiliations
Prof. Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola is a member of several professional bodies within Nigeria and internationally, reflecting his active engagement in the scientific community. Although specific organizations are not named in the available information, his long-standing academic career of over 35 years, along with his leadership roles and extensive publication record, indicate his membership in multiple reputable professional associations related to microbiology, mycology, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology
Research Affiliations
Prof. Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola is affiliated with the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where he has over 35 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. He leads and participates in research focused on Mycology, Environmental Microbiology, and Biotechnology. His research group and collaborations emphasize microbial ecology related to food safety, environmental quality, and biodegradation processes. Prof. Oyeyiola has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students and has published extensively in reputable national and international journals. He is also a member of several professional bodies within Nigeria and internationally, supporting his active research engagement and professional networking in microbiology and related fields
Undergraduate Teaching
MCB 204 (2Cr) – Microbiological techniques (I)
MCB 206 (3Cr) – Introductory Microbial Ecology
MCB 311 (2Cr) – Microbiological Techniques (II)
MCB 399 (3Cr) – Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
Prof. Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola’s research interests encompass Mycology, Environmental Microbiology, and Biotechnology. His work focuses on the study of fungi and other microorganisms in relation to environmental processes and applications, including their roles in food safety, biodegradation, and environmental quality. Through his extensive research, he aims to understand microbial ecology and develop biotechnological solutions that address challenges in food and environmental microbiology
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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hodmicrobiology@unilorin.edu.ng