Room F12, 1st Floor, Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin
Teaching and Research Area
Food and Industrial/ Pharmaceutical Microbiology; Microbial Physiology
Qualifications
Ph.D. Microbiology (Ilorin); 1992
M.Sc. Microbiology (Ilorin); 1989
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology (Ilorin); 1986
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, Royal Society of Biology UK
Fellow, Nigerian Society for Microbial Ecology
Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology
Member, Society for Applied Microbiology UK
Member, American Society for Microbiology, USA
Research Affiliations
Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Undergraduate Teaching
MCB 102: Introductory Microbiology
MCB 311: Microbiological Techniques II
MCB 312: Microbial Physiology
MCB 423: Food and Dairy Microbiology
MCB 424: Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Agents
Postgraduate Teaching
MCB 829: Advanced Microbial Metabolism
MCB 857: Advanced Pharmaceutical Microbiology
MCB 836: Advanced Food and Dairy Microbiology
MCB 838: Microbiology of Stored Products
Research Interest
Agro-Waste Valorization: Utilization of agro-based wastes through fermentation to produce organic acids and enzymes with wide industrial applications
Food and Beverage Preservation: Research focused on the preservation of selected indigenous/local foods and beverages to enhance shelf life and safety
Antimicrobial Drug Discovery: Exploration of natural products for the discovery of new antimicrobial agents, with investigations into the molecular basis of antibacterial resistance
Biofertilizer Production: Development and optimization of organic and biofertilizers for sustainable agricultural practices
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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hodmicrobiology@unilorin.edu.ng