Prof. Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola

Prof. Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola

Professor
Microbiology
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Ganiyu Pacy Oyeyiola, is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin with over 35 years teaching, research, and administrative experience. He was two-term Head of the Department and has served both the Facullty and the University at different levels. He has supervised more than 400 undergraduate students, more than 60 Masters and more than 10 PhD students to completion. He has more than 60 publications to his credits in reputable national and international journals. He is a member of several professional bodies within and outside the country. His research interest covers areas such as Mycology, Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology.

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

Teaching & Research Areas

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

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)
  • MCB 402 (2Cr) – Undergraduate Seminar
  • MCB 417 (2Cr) – Air Microbiology
  • MCB 429 (3Cr) – Soil Microbiology
  • MCB 499 (5Cr) – Undergraduate Project

Postgraduate Teaching

  • MCB 801 (3Cr) – Graduate Seminar
  • MCB 824 (3Cr) – Environmental Management
  • MCB 823 (4Cr) – Environmental Impact Assessment
  • MCB 830 (6Cr) – Advanced environmental microbiology
  • MCB 839 (6Cr) – Dissertation

Get in Touch

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Office Address
Room F09, Microbiology Building, Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin.