Curriculum vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Name: |
Folake Titilayo Afolabi |
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Date of birth: |
20 March, 1977 |
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Microbiology |
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Faculty: |
Science |
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Date of First Academic Appointment |
3 June, 2013 |
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Present Post (With Date) |
Lecturer II,June,2013 |
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Date of last Promotion |
Not Applicable |
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University Education (with Dates) |
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University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
1997-2001 |
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University of Ibadan, Ibadan |
2003-2005 |
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University of Ibadan, Ibadan |
2006-2012 |
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Academic Qualification (with dates and granting bodies) |
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B.Sc. Microbiology, University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
2001 |
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M.Sc. Microbiology, University of Ibadan |
2005 |
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Ph.D. Microbiology, University of Ibadan |
2012 |
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Professional Qualifications and Diplomas (with date) |
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Diploma in Computer
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2002 |
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Scholarship, Fellowships and Prizes (with dates) |
Nil |
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Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies |
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Mycological Society of Nigeria (MSN) |
Member |
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Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) |
Member |
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Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) |
Member |
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American Society for Microbiology (ASM)Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM) |
Member Member
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Details of Teaching /Work Experience |
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Number of Years of Experience at the University Level: 9 Years (i)Assistant Lecturer: 1, October, 2007 - 31, September, 2011; Lecturer II: 1, October, 2011-30, April, 2013: Department of Biological Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. (ii)Lecturer II (3 June, 2013 till date) Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan. |
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Courses Taught Participated in the teaching the following courses: |
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Undergraduate Courses |
Units |
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MIC 121- Introductory Microbiology |
3 |
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MIC 221- Introduction to Microbiology |
3 |
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MIC 231- Basic Techniques in Microbiology |
3 |
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MIC 322-Bacteriology |
3 |
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MIC 401-Seminar in Microbiology |
3 |
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MIC 423- Industrial Microbiology |
3 |
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MIC 424- Microbial Physiology and Metabolism |
3 |
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MIC 439- Microbial Biotechnology |
3 |
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MIC 491- Research Project |
4 |
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MIC 307-Immunology |
3 |
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Postgraduate Courses |
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MIC 701- Research Project |
6 |
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MIC 702- Literature Review |
3 |
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Undergraduate projects supervision |
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(1) Already Supervised |
5 students |
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(2) Presently Supervising |
3 students |
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Postgraduate Dissertation Supervision |
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(1) Already Supervised |
8 students |
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(2) Presently Supervising |
5 students |
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Administrative Responsibilities |
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Faculty Teaching and Examination Time-table Committee |
2014/2015 |
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Students’ Academic adviser and level registration coordinator |
2016 |
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Member, Academic Staff Welfare Committee |
2016 |
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Students Year Book Committee |
2016 |
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Research: |
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(a) Research Completed: (i)Improvement of the production process and nutritional quality of Nigerian tofu (Beske) through fermentation (ii)Isolation and screening of microbes associated with iru for the ability to ferment soya bean to produce soy iru |
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(b) Research In Progress: Microbial analyses and nutritional composition of Dacryodes edulis fruits
(c) Dissertations and Thesis:
(i)Ph.D. thesis: Nutritional and Biochemical Characteristics of Lactic acid bacteria- Challenged Sorghum and its Fermentation Product. Thesis in the University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2012). (ii) M.Sc. Dissertation: Effects of Lactic Cultures on the Germination and Malting Characteristics of Local Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor).Dissertation in the University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2005).
X. Publications
(a) Books Already Published: Nil
(b) Chapters in Books Already Published:
1. Dada, S.S., Awe, S and Ojo, F.T. (2009). Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (EIA). In: History and Philosophy of Science. Published by Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Pp165-177
(c) Articles that have already appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings Nil
(d) Patents: Nil
(e) Articles that have already appeared in learned journals:
1. Awe, S., Sani, A. and Ojo, F.T (2009). Microbiological Quality of Some Selected Spices (Thymus vulgaris, Murraya koenigi and Piper nigrium). Nigerian Journal of Microbiology Vol. 23 No. 1:1872-1877.
2. Awe, S., Eniola, K.I.T. Ojo, F.T. and Sani, A. (2010): Bacteriological Quality of Some Nigerian Currencies in Circulation. African Journal of Microbiology Research.Vol.4 No. 21: 2231-2234.
3. Afolabi, F. T. and Oyebode, T. S. (2014). Microbiological assessment of sliced watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Oyo, Nigeria. Nature and Science. Vol.12 No. 9: 88-91.
4. Afolabi, F. T. and Adewolu, A. M. (2014). Monitoring of the Microbial Profiles of Soybeans (Glycine max) during fermentation for Soy Iru Production. European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 1 No.3: 140-148.
5. Afolabi, F. T. and Odubanjo, O. R (2015). Microbial Assessment of Chicken and Beef Suya Samples in Oyo, Nigeria. Nature and Science. Vol. 13 No.11: 74-77.
6. Afolabi, F.T., Abdulkadir and Oyelowo, S.P. (2016). Microbial profile during fermentation of soya bean (Glycine max) for iru production using starter culture. Sky Journal of Microbiology Research Vol.4 (3):15-20.
(f) Books, Chapters in Books and Articles Already Accepted for Publications: Nil
(g) Technical Reports and/or Monographs: Nil
XI Major Conferences and Workshops Attended with Papers Read (in the last 5 years):
1. 1st - 5th September, 2015: Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM).University of Lagos, Lagos State.
Paper read: (i) Improvement of the production process and nutritional quality of Nigerian tofu (beske) through fermentation (ii) Evaluation of lactic acid bacteria and yeast starter cultures to improve the steeping of sorghum for malt production (iii) Biochemical changes and sensory evaluation of soy iru produced using starter culture
2. 16th-20thMarch, 2015: 2nd International Conference on Scientific Research and Innovation in Nigeria. Faculty of Science. University of Ibadan.
Paper read: Microbial assessment of chicken and beef suya samples in Oyo town
3. 26th -30th August, 2012: Science Association of Nigeria (SAN). Landmark University, Omu- Aran, Kwara State.
Paper read: Microbiological evaluation of meat and swab samples from an abattoir in Oyo town
4. 24th -28th July, 2011: Science Association of Nigeria (SAN).Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Paper read: Isolation of microorganisms associated with “Kundi” In Oyo Town, Oyo State”
5. 18th -22nd October, 2010: Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.
Paper read: (i) Isolation of bacteria associated with “wara” in local markets in Oyo town. (ii) Enumeration of microbial population in “Kunu zaki “with ginger.
6. 23rd -27th May, 2010: Science Association of Nigeria (SAN). The Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.
Paper read: Isolation of Phytophthora species from cocoa leaves and bark scrappings of cocoa tree.
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Dr. Folake T. AFOLABI Date
Department of Microbiology,
University of Ibadan