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CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Jonathan Oyebamiji BABALOLA

PRESENT POSITION: Professor

MAILING ADDRESS: Department of Chemistry

Box 22788

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria

HOME ADDRESS: No. 6, Ajibade Adenigi Street

Isokun, Off Arulogun Road

Ojo, Ibadan, Nigeria

TELEPHONE NUMBER: +2348034540881 / +2348088178149

E-MAIL ADDRESS: bamijibabalola@yahoo.co.uk

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 14 February 1968; Saki, Nigeria

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

MARITAL STATUS: Married (with four children,

aged 18, 15, 13, 10)

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION:

Name and Location Years attended Mode

(a) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1984-1989 Full-time

(b) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1991-1993 Full-time

(c) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1994-1999 Full/Part-time

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

Degree Course Class Institution Date

(a) B.Sc. (Ed.) (Hons.) Chemistry, 2:2 OAU, Ile-Ife April, 1989

(b) M.Sc. Biophysical Chemistry, Ph.D grade Ibadan December,1993

(by course work/Research)

(c) Ph.D. Biophysical Chemistry , Ibadan April,1999

(by Research only)

DISSERTATION FOR DEGREES:

1. M.Sc. Project - Kinetics of cyanide binding to chicken methaemoglobin (September, 1993).

2. Ph.D. Thesis - Effects of neighbouring groups and aggregation on sulfyhdryl reactivity of haemoglobin (September, 1998).

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND PRIZES (IN RESPECT TO UNDERGRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE STUDIES):

Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship 1992

PROFILE OF WORK EXPERIENCE:

Date Position Duties

05.1989 - 04.1990 Youth Corper (Teacher) Taught Chemistry and Mathematics.

Iwo Comprehensive I was also involved in community service

High School

Iwo, Kwara State. .

05.1990 – 11.1991 Teacher Taught Chemistry and Mathematics,

Adesoye College Offa coordinated the JETS club and Students’

Offa, Kwara State. Christian fellowship.

06.1992 - 05.1993 Tutorial Assistant Taught tutorial classes in physical chemistry

Department of Chemistry to first year students.

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, Nigeria.

08.1994 – 11.1995 Teaching Assistant (GES) Organized the teaching of Science and

Department of Chemistry Mankind (GES 104), graded test and

University of Ibadan examination scripts.

Ibadan, Nigeria.

11.1995 – 01.1997 Assistant Lecturer Taught kinetics, thermodynamics and

Ladoke Akintola University supervised first year practical.

of Technology

Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

01.1997 – 04.1999 Assistant Lecturer Taught physical chemistry to first and

Department of Chemistry and second year students. Supervised first

University of Ibadan year practical classes. Research in

Ibadan, Nigeria. Biophysical chemistry.

04.1999 – 09.2002 Lecturer II Taught physical chemistry courses to

Department of Chemistry undergraduate students. Supervised second

University of Ibadan year practical and B.Sc. project. Member,

Ibadan, Nigeria. Examination and registration committee.

Research in physical chemistry.

08.1999 – 07.2001 Sub-Dean (Physical) Coordinated the teaching of general study

Faculty of Science courses and registration of undergraduate

University of Ibadan students in the Faculty. Assisted the Dean in

Ibadan, Nigeria. the day to day running of the Faculty.

08.2001 – 07.2003 Course Supervisor (GES104) Coordinated the teaching, examination and

General Studies Programme grading of GES 104 (Science and Mankind).

University of Ibadan Member, Senate Committee on GES.

Ibadan, Nigeria.

10.2002 – 09.2005 Lecturer I Taught physical chemistry courses to

Department of Chemistry undergraduate and postgraduate students.

University of Ibadan Supervision of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D

Ibadan, Nigeria. Projects. Departmental seminar coordinator.

Member, examination and registration committees

10.2005 – 09.2008 Senior Lecturer Taught physical chemistry courses to

Department of Chemistry undergraduate and postgraduate students

University of Ibadan Supervision of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D

Ibadan, Nigeria. Research in Physical/Environmental

Chemistry. Member, examination committee

01.2008 – 12.2010 Coordinator Coordinated the teaching, practical and

Physical Chemistry Unit examination of all physical chemistry

Department of Chemistry courses. Assisted the Head of Department

University of Ibadan in handling matters related to physical

Ibadan, Nigeria. chemistry.

08.2008 – 07.2010 Sub-Dean (Postgraduate) Represented the faculty on the Board of the

Faculty of Science Postgraduate School. Chaired faculty abstract

University of Ibadan committee. Handled all matters related to

Ibadan, Nigeria. postgraduate studies in the Faculty.

10.2008 – 09.2011 Reader Taught physical chemistry courses to

Department of Chemistry undergraduate and postgraduate students.

University of Ibadan Supervision of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D

Ibadan, Nigeria. Research in Physical/Environmental

Chemistry. Member, examination committee

08.2010 – 07.2014 Sub-Dean (Sciences) Assisted the Dean in day to day running of

The Postgraduate School the Postgraduate School. Coordinated PG

University of Ibadan school lectures, radio programmes,

Ibadan, Nigeria. registration, maintenance of facilities and

generally science related issues.

01.2011 – 12.2011 Examination Officer Coordinated the conduct of all undergraduate

Department of Chemistry examinations in the department. Processed

University of Ibadan results and transcripts.

Ibadan, Nigeria.

10.2011 – date Professor Teaching of physical chemistry courses to

Department of Chemistry undergraduate and postgraduate students.

University of Ibadan Supervision of B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D

Ibadan, Nigeria. Research in Physical/Environmental

Chemistry.

Other responsibilities in the University

Ø 08.2006 – date Member of University Senate

Ø 08.2011 – 07.2013 University of Ibadan Representative on the Governing Board of

Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria.

Ø 08.2009 – 07.2011 Chair of the Faculty of Science, Inaugural Lecture Committee

Ø Member of the University Strategic Planning Committee

Ø Member of the Faculty of Science Appointment and Promotion Committee

Ø Chair of the Technical Committee for the Faculty of Science biannual International Conference.

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND PRIZES:

Ø Fellow, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2013

Ø Affiliate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014.

Ø International Deans’ Course Participant, Germany/Ghana/Ethiopia, 2013-2014

Ø Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapon, The Hague, travel grant to present Plenary Lecture in La Plata, Argentina, November 2008.

Ø Short-term Research Fellowship, DAAD, July-September, 2008.

Ø Justice of the Peace, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2007

Ø Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Germany, 2004-2005.

Ø Fellow, Training and Research in Italian Laboratories (TRIL), 2003-2004.

Ø Regular Associate, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, 2004-2011.

Ø Elected Fellow, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Safety

Training Programme

Ø Visiting Associate Scientist, International Institute for Theoretical and Applied Physical Chemistry, La Plata, Argentina. 2001-2003 under the auspices of The Third World Academy of Science Associate fellowship.

Ø Visiting Scientist, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advance Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, India under the auspices of the Committee on Science and Technology in Developing Countries (COSTED) of the International Council of Scientific Union (ICSU) 2002.

Ø Associate, Third World Academy of Science, 2001-2004.

Ø Associate, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, The Hague. 2000

MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES:

Ø Member, Italian Physical Society

Ø Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria.

Ø Professional Member, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria ICCON

Ø Member, Science Association of Nigeria

Ø Affiliate member, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)

DETAILS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL:

Lectures, Practicals and Supervision of B.Sc. Projects at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso:

1994/95 CHM 101- Introductory Chemistry I

to CHM 191- Practical Chemistry I

1995/96: CHM 192- Practical Chemistry II

CHM 331- Chemical Kinetics

CHM 332- Thermodynamics

CHM 495- Industrial Supervision

CHM 595- Project

Lectures, Practicals and Supervision of B.Sc. Projects at University of Ibadan:

1996/97 CHE 157 Physical Chemistry I.

to 2014/15 CHE 195 Practical Chemistry I

CHE 257 Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Electrochemistry.

CHE 259 Physical chemistry for Non-majors

CHE 357 Quantum Chemistry, Statistical Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

CHE 358 Organic and Physical Chemistry of macromolecules

CHE 481 Seminar

CHE 495 Project

CHE 745 Biophysical Chemistry

CHE 746 Biological Macromolecules

CHE 754 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry

CHE 785 Global Issues in Environmental Chemistry

CHE 796 MSc Research Project.

SUPERVISED DOCTORAL THESES:

1) Name: Abideen Idowu, ADEOGUN

Title: The influence of allosteric effectors on the reaction of 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) with the CYSF9[93]β-Sulphydryl group of the haemoglobin of sheep (Ovies aries). Year of Graduation: 2009

2) Name: Misbaudeen, ABDUL-HAMMED

Title: Cholesterol transfer and membrane fusion induced by niemann-pick type C-2 protein. Year of Graduation: 2010

3) Name: Matthew Ayorinde, ADEBAYO

Title: Equilibrium and kinetics studies of the reaction of 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) with the haemoglobins of the Guinea fowl. Year of Graduation: 2010

4) Name: Benevolent Orighomisan, ATOLAIYE

Title: Kinetic and equilibrium studies of the reaction of 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) with haemoglobins of dog and donkey. Year of Graduation: 2012

5) Name: Chijioke John, AJAELU

Title: Kinetic and equilibrium studies of the reaction of 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) with goat (Capra hircus) haemoglobin. Year of Graduation: 2012

6) Name: Olaniyi Kamil, YUSUFF

Title: Computer simulations of the global dynamics and conformational transitions in adult human haemoglobin. Year of Graduation: 2013

7) Name: Vincent Olukayode, ONINLA

Title: Regulation of acid sphingomyelinase activity by membrane lipids.

Year of Graduation: 2013

8) Name: Abimbola Modupe, OLATUNDE

Title: Affinity and reactivity studies of the reaction of human (Homo sapiens) and cat (Felis catus) haemoglobins with 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate).

Year of Graduation: 2013

9) Name: Martins Osaigbovo OMOROGIE

Title: Adsorption of some toxic metal ions onto West African boxwood (Nauclea diderrichii) Year of Graduation: 2014

10) Name: Olutoyin Temilola AJELABI

Title: Equilibrium and kinetic studies on the reaction of 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate)

with the haemoglobin of domestic fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus).

Year of Graduation: 2015

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION/EXTERNAL ASSESSOR:

1. External Examiner (Undergraduates) to University of Lagos, Nigeria 2014-2016

2. External Examiner (M.Sc) to University of Ilorin, Nigeria 2014-2016

3. External Examiner (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) to University of Abuja, Nigeria 2015-2017

4. External Examiner (General), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,

Ogun State, Nigeria 2015-2017

5. External Assessor (Professorial grade), Ladoke Akintola University of

Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria 2015

6. External Assessor (Professorial grade), Bowen University, Iwo

Nigeria 2014

7. External Assessor (Professorial grade), Imo State University

Owerri, Nigeria 2015

RESEARCH:

Sulfhydryl reactivity of haemoglobins has been used as an indicator of both tertiary and quaternary structure in haemoglobin. Various haemoglobins from different animals have been giving diverse interesting results. The study has become very important because it reveals the in-situ structural changes in haemoglobins in solution, hence giving better details than the static crystal structure of x-ray diffractions. Recent experimental confirmation of the tertiary structural changes has widened the research scope of this study. This is a basic research without any immediate application but it will increase the understanding of the structural changes in proteins, hence understanding of the functions.

Lipid transfer and lipid fusion in neurodegenerative diseases. Accumulation of lipids causes various diseases hence the need to regulate the synthesis, esterification, degradation and transfer of lipids from one vesicle membrane to another. A new method of assaying lipid transfer, which is better than the previous ones, has been developed. This has no significant effect on the chemical and physical properties of the lipids. A recent discovery however revealed that some of the lipid transfer has been by fusion. Research is presently going on, on how to measure lipid transfer that has occurred by fusion and subsequently to separate it from the total lipid transfer. This is a collaborative research with Prof. Konrad Sandhoff of University of Bonn. This research may because a basic tool in solving the problems of some neurodegenerative diseases.

Kinetics, thermodynamics and isotherms of biosorption. This research is exploring the use of various waste biosorbents in removal of heavy metals from water. This method is effective, safe and cheap; however there is need for an in-depth research into the properties of the materials. There are still a number of indigenous biosorbents to be tried. Some of these are doped with nanoparticles or chemically modified for a better sorption/desorption capacities.

PUBLICATIONS:

Chapters in books already published:

1. Babalola, J. O. (2005) Oxidation and Reduction/Electrochemistry: In Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry. Published by the University of Ibadan Press; 45 pages. (Senior Author)

2. Bolarinwa, A. T. and Babalola, J.O. (2005) Philosophy of Science: In Science Industry and Mankind. Published by General Studies Programme, University of Ibadan; 14 pages. (Senior Author)

3. Sonibare, O. O., Babalola, J.O. and Odola, J. A. (2005) Chemistry and Industry: In science, Industry and Mankind. Published by General Studies Programme, University of Ibadan: 15 pages. (Senior Author)

4. Babalola, J. O., Babarinde, N. A. A., Oninla, V. O. and Popoola, O. A. (2008) Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamics Studies of the Biosorption of Cadmium (II) and Nickel (II) by Basella alba L. in Food, Health and Environmental Issues in Developing Countries: The Nigerian Situation Edited by O.C. Adeboye, K.O. Tawio and A.A. Fatufe. Pages 482-491. Published by Cuvillier verlag Gottingen, Germany. (Senior Author)

Articles that have already appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings:

5. Babarinde, N. A. A., Babalola, J.O., Ogunsile, B. O., Onyekachi, I. E., Ajibade, O. O., Adeogun, M. Y., Jetawo, O. F. and Gideon P. O. (2009): Kinetic, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamics studies of the biosorbtion of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from solutions using Bamboo Leaf (Bambuza vulagris). World Conference Series with Virtual Participation TM: 2009 Interdisciplinary Conference on Chemical, Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2009 ICCMME) Hosted by Australian institute of High Energetic Materials in Melbourne, Australia , 07-20 December 2009. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

6. Olatunde, A. M., Adebayo, M. A., Babalola, J. O. and Okonjo, K. O. (2011): Effect of inositol hexakisphosphate on the transition constant for the reaction of 5,5’-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) with the carbonmonooxyhaemoglobin of pigeon (Columba livia) and Japanese quail (Cortunix cortunix japonica). A proceeding of Chemical society of Nigeria. PHY 012 -016.

Articles that have already appeared in Learned Journalist:

7. Okonjo, K. O., Aboluwoye, C. O., Babalola, J. O. and Usanga,I. (1995): Organic Phosphate-binding Groups electrostatically linked to the Reactivity of the CysF9[93]b Sulfhydryl Group of Heamoglobin. Journal of Chemical Society (Faraday Transactions), Vol. 91. No. 14, 2095-2100.

8. Okonjo, K.O., Aken'ova,Y. O., Aboluwoye, C. O., Nwozo, S., Akhighe, F. U., Babalola, J. O. and N.A. Adesola Babarinde, (1996): Effect of the A3[6]bGlu-Val Mutation on the reactivity of the CysF9[93]b Sulfhydryl Group of Human Heamoglobin S. Journal of Chemical Society (Faraday Transactions), Vol. 92. No. 10, 1739-1746.

9. Babalola, J. O., and Babarinde, N. A. A. (1999): Chicken Haemoglobin I: Heterogeneity in the kinetics of Cyanide binding to Chicken Methemoglobin. Biokemistri Vol. 9. No. 2, 91-105. (Senior Author)

10. J. Oyebamiji Babalola, Ewan P. Airhiavbere and N.A.A. Babarinde (2000): Chicken Haemoglobin II : Kinetics of Azide binding to Chicken Methemoglobin. Biokemistri Vol. 10. No. 1, 46-61. (Senior Author)

11. J. Oyebamiji Babalola and Sarah Nwozo, (2002). A new structure in the vicinity of HisHC3[146] b of pigeon haemoglobin induced by inositol hexakisphosphate. Scientia Iranica Vol. 9. No. 2, 139-147. (Senior Author)

12. J. Oyebamiji Babalola, L.U. Uko, Kehinde O. Okonjo and R.van Eldik (2002): Haemoglobins with multiple reactive sulfhydryl groups: Reaction of 5,5'-dithiobis(2 -nitrobenzoate) with CysF9[93]b and CysH3[125]b of guinea pig haemoglobin. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia Vol. 16. No. 2, 175-186.

13. J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2003). Tetramer-dimer equilibrium constant of human oxyhemoglobin A determined from the reactivity of CysF9(93)b. Journal of Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 10. No. 1, 4806-4820. (Senior Author)

14. N.A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and Livinus U. Uko (2005): Reactions Of 5,5'-Dithiobis(2 -Nitrobenzoate) with CysB5(23)β and CysF9(93)β 0f Duck Major Hemoglobin. Global Journal of Pure and applied Sciences Vol. 11, 209-215. (Senior Author)

15. N.A. Adesola Babarinde, and J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2005): Reactions of 5,5'-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) with CysB5(23)β and CysF9(93)β Of Duck Minor Hemoglobin. Global Journal of Pure and applied Sciences Vol. 11, 225-231. (Senior Author)

16. J. Oyebamiji Babalola, N.A. Babarinde and Titilola S. Akingbola (2005): Varying apparent rate constant: determination of uptake and release of protons during tetramer-dimer dissociation in human hemoglobin A. Italian Journal of Biochemistry Vol. 54, 61-68. (Senior Author)

17. S. Croci, J. O. Babalola, S. Bettati, C. Valenti, I. Ortalli and F. Parak (2005): Quadrupole splitting temperature dependence of high and low affinity deoxyhemoglobin encapsulated in wet silica gel. Hyperfine Interactions Vol. 165, 279-283. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

18. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and R. Adebowale Sanni (2006): Biosorption of lead ions from aqueous solution by maize leaf. International Journal of Physical Sciences Vol. 1. No. 1, 23-26. (Senior Author)

19. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and Olufemi O. Adeyemi (2007): Ligand-dependent reactivity of CysF9(93) b of minor duck hemoglobin induced by inositol hexakisphosphate International Journal of Physical Sciences Vol. 2. No. 4, 99-103. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

20. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and S. Olalekan Sanni (2007): Isotherm and thermodynamic studies of the biosorption of Cd (II) from solution by maize leaf. International Journal of Physical Sciences Vol. 2. No. 8, 207-211. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

21. J. O. Babalola, O. O. Oyelakin, K. O. Okonjo, K. Brown-Acquaye (2007): Determination of the tetramer-dimer equilibrium constant of rabbit hemoglobin. African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences Vol. 5,71-76. (Senior Author)

22. J.O. Babalola, M. Wandeler, B. Breiden, C. Arenz, G. Scharzmann, S, Locatelli-Hoops and K. Sandhoff (2007): Development of an assay for the intermembrane transfer of cholesterol by Niemann-Pick C2 protein. Biol. Chem. Vol. 388, 617 – 626.

23. Kehinde Onwochei Okonjo, Olugbenga S. Bello, J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2008): Transition of hemoglobin between two tertiary conformations: The transition constant differs significantly for the major and minor hemoglobins of the Japanese quail (Cortunix cortunix japonica). Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Vol. 1784, 464-471. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

24. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and Olasumbo B. Adebisi (2008): Kinetics, Isotherm and thermodynamic studies of the biosorption of Zn(II) from solution by maize wrapper. International Journal of Physical Sciences Vol. 3. No. 2, 50-55. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

25. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and Olumide Olukanni (2008):Thermodynamic and isothermal studies of the biosorption of cadmium (II) from solution by maize wrapper. International Journal of Physical Sciences Vol. 3. No. 3, 71-74. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

26. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J.O. Babalola and Adenike A. Adetunji (2008): Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies of the Biosorption of Zinc (II) from Maize Leaf. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 9. No. 1, 196-202. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

27. J.O. Babalola, N.A.A. Babarinde, V.O. Oninla and O.A. Popoola (2008): Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamics Studies of the Biosorption of Lead(II) and Chromium(III) by Basella alba L. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 9. No. 2, 610-620. (Senior Author)

28. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J.O. Babalola and Oluwatosin A. Onafalujo (2008): Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamics Studies of the Biosorption of Pb(II) from solution by Calymperes erosun. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 9. No. 2, 621-628. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

29. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, O. O. Oyesiku, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and

Janet O. Olatunji (2008): Isothermal and Thermodynamic Studies of the Biosorption of Zinc (II) Ions by Calymperes erosun. Journal of Applied Sciences Research Vol. 4. No.6, 716-721. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

30. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J.O. Babalola and Kehinde A. Adegboye (2008):

Kinetics, Isotherm and Thermodynamics Studies of the Biosorption of Cadmium (II) by Snail (Lymnaea rufescens) Shell. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, Vol. 4. No.11, 1420-1427. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

31. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola, A. O. Ogunfowokan and Adenike C. Onabanjo (2009): Kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies of the biosorption of cadmium (II) from solution by Stereophyllum radiculosun. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry Vol. 91, 911- 922. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

32. Kehinde Onwochei Okonjo, Idowu Adeogun, and J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2009): Transition of hemoglobin between two tertiary conformations: Inositol hexakisphosphate increases the transition constant and affinity of sheep haemoglobin for DTNB. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Vol. 1794, 398-409. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

33. Benevolent Orighomisan Atolaiye, Jonathan Oyebamiji Babalola, Matthew Ayorinde Adebayo and Matthew Oluleke Aremu (2009): Equilibrium modeling and pH-dependence of the adsorption capacity of Vitex doniana leave for metal ions in aqueous solutions. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8. No. 3, 507-514. (Senior Author)

34. Babalola, J.O., N.A.A. Babarinde, O.A. Popoola and V.O. Oninla (2009): “Kinetic, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamic Studies of the Biosorption of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from Aqueous Solutions by Talinum triangulare (Water Leaf)”. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. Vol. 10. No. 1, 428-438. (Senior Author)

35. Babalola, J.O., N.A.A. Babarinde, A. O. Popoola and V.O. Oninla (2009): “Kinetic, Isothermal, and Thermodynamic Studies of the Biosorption of Ni(II) and Cr(III) from Aqueous Solutions by Talinum triangulare (Water Leaf)”. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. Vol. 10. No. 1, 439-450. (Senior Author)

36. Misbaudeen Abdul-Hammed, Bernadette Breiden, Matthew A. Adebayo, Jonathan O. Babalola, Günter Schwarzmann, and Konrad Sandhoff (2010): Role of endosomal membrane lipids and NPC2 in cholesterol transfer and membrane fusion. Journal of lipid research Vol. 51, 1747 -1760. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

37. N.A. Adesola Babarinde and J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2010): The Biosorption of Pb(II) from Solution by Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum): Kinetic, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamic Studies. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 11, 622 - 630. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

38. Kehinde Onwochei Okonjo, Idowu A. Adeogun, J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2010): Tertiary conformational transition in sheep hemoglobins induced

by reaction with 5,5´-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoate) and by binding of inositol hexakisphosphate. Biophysical Chemistry Vol. 146, 65 – 75. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

39. N. A. A. Babarinde and J.O. Babalola (2010): Kinetic, Equilibrium and Thermodynamic studies of the biosorption of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from solutions using Siam leaf (Chromolaena odorata) International Review of Chemical Engineering Vol. 2, 18-24. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

40. Babarinde, N. A. A., Babalola, J. O., Adeyemi, O. O. and Oyesiku, O. O. (2010): Kinetic, Isothermal, and Equilibrium Studies of the Biosorption of Pb(II) from solution by a Moss (Stereophyllum radiculous). Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 11. No. 2, 471 -479. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

41. J. Oyebamiji Babalola, N. Adesola Babarinde and A. Idowu Adeogun (2011): The reactivity of CysF9[93]β sulphydryl group of des-HisHC3[146]β human haemoglobin A. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10, 15200-15204. (Senior Author)

42. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J.O. Babalola and Akinwunmi Kolawole (2011): Isothermal and Thermodynamic Studies of the Biosorption of Cu(II) by Periwinkle (Tympanotonus Fuscatus Var Radula) Shell. Journal of Applied Sciences Research Vol. 7, 2517-2523. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

43. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, Jonathan O. Babalola, John Adegoke, Olabode Oladun, Oluwakemi Fadamiro and Saidat Moshood (2011): Kinetic and equilibrium studies on the biosorption of Cd (II), Pb (II) and Zn (II) from aqueous solutions using banana (Musa acuminate) leaf. Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences Vol. 2. No. 5, 319-337. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

44. J. Oyebamiji Babalola, L. C. Overah, Adesola Babarinde, Vincent O. Oninla, A. Olatunde (2011): Kinetic, Equilibrium and thermodynamic studies on the biosorption of Cd(II) from aqueous solutions by the leaf biomass of Calotropis procera – ‘Sodom apple’. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management Vol.15, 607 – 615. (Senior Author)

45. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola and Simonetta Croci (2011): Inositol-P6 induced structural changes in duck major haemoglobin. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10, 15212-15221. (Senior Author)

46. N.A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola, John Adegoke, Oluwafunmilayo M. Olaniyi, Oyinlola O. Osewa and Temitope M. Solola (2011): Kinetic and equilibrium modeling for the biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from solutions using coconut (Cocos nucifera) Leaf. International Journal of Chemical Sciences Vol. 4, 362 – 372. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

47. N. A. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Adegoke,O.R. Oyeneye, T. O. Okeowoand O. Odediran (2012):Biosorption of Cd(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) from solutions using Acalypha wilkesiana leaf: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics. International Journal of Chemical Sciences Vol. 5. No. 1, 1-9. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

48. N. A. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Adegoke, A. O. Osundeko,B. O. Orhewere, O. E. Sanya and C.O. Olayinka (2012): Biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from solutions using Acalypha wilkesiana leaf: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13. No. 2, 261-271. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

49. N. A. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Adegoke, A. O. Osundeko, T. J. Ibidapo, C. Nwabugwu, and O. F. Ogundimu (2012): Biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from aqueous solutions using Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) leaf: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13. No. 2, 272-282. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

50. N.A. Babarinde, G. O. Onyiaocha, J. O. Babalola (2012): Equilibrium biosorption of bivalent and trivalent metal ions onto groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) shell: kinetics and thermodynamics. International Journal of Chemical Sciences Vol. 5. No. 2, 145 – 151. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

51. N. A. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Bukanla, A. Ogunmosu, O. E. Sofoworaand O. T. Segun-Dabo (2012): Kinetics, Equilibrium Modeling and Thermodynamics of the Biosorption of Divalent and Trivalent Metal ions from solutions using Maize (Zea Mays) tassel. International Journal of Chemical Sciences Vol. 5, No. 2, 264 – 272. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

52. Matthew A. Adebayo, Jonathan O. Babalola and Misbaudeen Abdul-Hammed (2012): Membrane Fusion Induced by Ganglioside GM2 Activator Protein. Journal of Science Research Vol. 11. No. 1, 51-64. (Senior Author)

53. Misbaudeen Abdul-Hammed and Jonathan O. B.abalola (2012): Membrane fusion process influences the dissociation constant of Biotin-X-DHPE/ streptavidin complex. Journal of Science Research Vol. 11. No. 1, 15-25. (Senior Author)

54. Jonathan Oyebamiji Babalola, Najeem Abiola Adesola Babarinde, Idowu Abideen Adeogun and Titilola Stella Akingbola (2012): Effect of A3[6]βGlu→Lys mutation on reactivity of the CysF9[93]β sulphydryl group of human haemoglobin C. Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol. 6, 1869-1875. (Senior Author)

55. N. A. Adesola Babarinde, J. Oyebamiji Babalola, John Adegoke, Uchechi Maraizu, Temitope Ogunbanwo and Fopefoluwa Ogunjinrin (2012): Kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies of the biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from aqueous solutions using banana (Musa acuminate) leaf. International Journal of Physical sciences Vol. 7, 1376 – 1385. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

56. Martins O. Omorogie, Jonathan O. Babalola, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah and Jian Ru Gong (2012): Kinetics and thermodynamics of heavy metal ions sequestration onto novel Nauclea diderrichii seed biomass. Bioresource Technology Vol. 118, 576-580. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

57. N.A. Adesola Babarinde, Jonathan O. Babalola, John Adegoke, Esther O. George1, Henrietta O. Okeke and Ayoola T. Obagbemi (2012): Kinetic, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamic Studies of the Biosorption of Cd(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) from Aqueous Solutions using Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Leaf. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, 430-442. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

58. Olaniyi K. Yusuff, Jonathan O. Babalola, Giovanni Bussi and Simone Raugei (2012): Role of the Subunits Interactions in the Conformational Transitions in Adult Human Hemoglobin: an Explicit Solvent Molecular Dynamics Study. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 116. No. 36, 11004-11009. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

59. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Ashidi, J. Adegoke, A. Osundeko, K. Ogundipe, A. Omojola and A. Obisanya (2013): Batch equilibrium biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from solution using Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina): kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences Vol. 3, 94-102. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

60. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Adegoke, A. Osundeko,V. A. Fagbemi, E.A. Oyekunle and O.G. Oyetayo (2013): Equilibrium sorption of divalent metal ions from solutions using Acalypha hispida leaf: Kinetics and Thermodynamics. Global Journal of Medicinal Plant Research Vol. 1. No. 2, 218-227. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

61. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Ashidi, J. Adegoke, A. Osundeko, K. Ogundipe, A. Omojola and A. Obisanya. (2013):Batch equilibrium biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from solution using Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina): kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences Vol. 3, 94-102. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

62. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, J. Adegoke, A. Osundeko,V. A. Fagbemi, E.A. Oyekunle and O.G. Oyetayo (2013): Equilibrium sorption of divalent metal ions from solutions using Acalypha hispida leaf: Kinetics and Thermodynamics. Global Journal of Medicinal Plant Research Vol. 1. No. 2, 218-227. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

63. A. Babarinde, J.O. Babalola, J. Ashidi, J. Adegoke, A. Osundeko, Y. Kolawole, O. Ogunkoya and A. Mustapha (2013): Equilibrium Sorption of Cd(II), Pd(II) and Zn(II) from Solution onto Cassava (Manihot esculenta ) Leaf: Kinetics, Isotherms, and Thermodynamics. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 14. No. 1, 269-282. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

64. A. Babarinde, J.O. Babalola, J. Ashidi, J. Adegoke, A. Osundeko, C. D. Nworie, U. B. Nwaeze, and M. S. Obadina (2013): Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters for the Biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III), and Co(II) from Solutions using Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Leaf. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 14. No. 1, 283-294. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

65. N. A. A. Babarinde, J. O. Babalola, F. A. Omoiya, N. A. Odufuwa and O. V. Omotade (2013): Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of the biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III) and Co(II) from solutions onto Kolanut (Cola acuminata) leaf. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences Vol. 4, 1-12. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

66. Jonathan O. Babalola (2013): High Ionic Strength or Presence of Inositol Hexakisphosphate Reverses the Unusually Low pKa of CysH3(125)b of Guinea Pig Haemoglobin. Bulletin of Chemical Society of Ethiopia, Vol. 27. No. 1, 105-115. (Senior Author)

67. Martins O. Omorogie, Jonathan O. Babalola, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah and Jian R. Gong (2013): Solid Phase Extraction of Hazardous Metals from Aqua System by Nanoparticle-modified Agrowaste Composite Adsorbents. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering Vol. 2. No. 1, 675- 684. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

68. Martins O. Omorogie, Jonathan O. Babalola, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah and Jian R. Gong (2014): Hybrid materials from agro-waste and nanoparticles: implications on the kinetics of the adsorption of inorganic pollutants. Environmental Technology, Vol. 35, 611-619. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

69. Adesola Babarinde, Grace O. Omisore and J. Oyebamiji Babalola (2014): Kinetic, isothermal and thermodynamic parameters for the biosorption of Ni(II), Cr(III), and Co(II) onto Melon (Citrillus lanatus) seed husk. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences Vol. 6, 18-33. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group).

70. K.O. Okonjo, A. M. Olatunde, A. A. Fodeke, J. O. Babalola (2014). Bohr effect of human haemoglobin A: Magnitude of negative contributions determined by the equilibrium between two tertiary structures. Biophysical Chemistry 190-191: 41-49. (Senior Author)

71. Martins O. Omorogie, Jonathan O. Babalola, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah, Jian Ru Gong (2015): New facile benign agrogenic-nanoscale titania material; Remediation potential for toxic inorganic cations, Journal of Water Process Engineering Vol 5: 95-100. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

Articles already accepted for publication:

72. Martins O. Omorogie, Jonathan O. Babalola, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah, Weiguo Song and Jian Ru Gong (2012): Efficient chromium abstraction from aqueous solution using a low-cost biosorbent: Nauclea diderrichii seed biomass waste. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society (accepted 30 September, 2012), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jscs.2012.09.017. (Senior Author of a Collaborating group).

73. J. O. Babalola, M. O. Omorogie, A. A. Babarinde, E. I. Unuabonah and V. O. Oninla (2013): Optimization of the Biosorption of Cr3+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ using a new biowaste: Zea mays Seed Chaff. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal (accepted). (Senior Author)

74. Martins O. Omorogie, Jonathan O. Babalola, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah and Jian R. Gong (2014): "Regeneration Strategies For Spent Solid Matrices used in Adsorption of Organic Pollutants From Surface water: A Critical Review". Desalination and Water Treatment (Accepted-galley proof). (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

75. Vincent O. Oninla, Bernadette Breiden, Jonathan O. Babalola, Konrad Sandhoff (2014): Acid sphingomyelinase activity is regulated by membrane lipids and facilitates cholesterol transfer by NPC2. Journal of Lipid Research. (accepted-galley proof). (Senior Author of a Collaborating group)

Technical Reports and Monographs

76. Babalola, J. O. and Nazrul Islam, A. B. (2000): Survey of Biotechnology on the production of scheduled chemicals. A report submitted to The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Pp. 1-61.

77. Babalola, J. O. and Bravo, O. (2001): the mass balance of Cell room production and de-bottlenecking of chlorine production at Akzo-Nobel, East Chemical Base, Hengelo, The Netherlands. Reported in Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie Vol. 43. No. 1, 4-6.

Edited Books

78. Compendium of Abstracts of Ph.D Theses, 2005-2008, Volume 1, No. 1, Science-Based Disciplines. Edited by Labode Popoola, Olajide Olorunnisola, Bamiji Babalola and Ismail Azeez. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2010 ISBN 978-978-48855-4-6. 226 pages

79. Compendium of Abstracts of Ph.D Theses, 2009-2010, Volume 2, No. 1,Humanities-Based Disciplines. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Oyebamiji Babalola and Aderemi I. Alarape. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2013 ISBN 978-978-50948-3-0. 132 pages

80. Compendium of Abstracts of Ph.D Theses, 2009-2010, Volume 2, No. 2, Science-Based Disciplines. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Oyebamiji Babalola and Aderemi I. Alarape. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2014 ISBN 978-978-50949-0-7. 82 pages

81. Compendium of Abstracts of Ph.D Theses, 2011-2012, Volume 3, No. 1,Humanities-Based Disciplines. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Oyebamiji Babalola and Aderemi I. Alarape. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2014 ISBN 978-978-50949-0-6. 178 pages

82. The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Satistical Digest (2011-2012) Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Oyebamiji Babalola and Aderemi I. Alarape. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2014 ISBN 978-978-50948-9-3. 178 pages

83. Understanding the Operations of the Postgraduate School. Proceedings of a Workshop. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Bamiji Babalola and Adeyinka Aderinto. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2012 ISBN 978-978-488855-9-1. 157 pages

84. Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Development, Volume IV. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Bamiji Babalola and Adeyinka Aderinto. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2012 ISBN 978-978-50948-1-7. 155 pages

85. Maria-Mandu Ekpeyong and J. O. Babalola (2012). Admission procedures and challenges. In understanding the Operations of the Postgraduate School. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Bamiji Babalola and Adeyinka Aderinto. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2012 ISBN 978-978-488855-9-1. Pages 28-38

86. African Culture and Identity, Volume 1. Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Oyebamiji Babalola, Adeyinka Aderinto and Aderemi I. Alarape. Published by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2013 ISBN 978-978-50948-4-8. 146 pages

87. Issues in Contemporary Evaluation (2014). Edited Olajide Olorunnisola Adams Otuoze U. Onuka, Oyebamiji Babalola, A. I. Alarape and S. A. Babarinde. ISBN 978-978-50948-7-9.

88. Postgraduate School interdisciplinary Discourse: A Collection of Lectures Volume 2 (2014).Edited by Olajide Olorunnisola, Oyebamiji Babalola and Aderemi I. Alarape. ISBN 078-978-50949-0-9.

MAJOR CONFRENCES ATTENDED IN THE LAST 5 YEARS:

1. 42nd Internal Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, 2-7 August, 2009.

Paper Presented: Probing Cholesterol Homeostasis in model membranes by biotin-streptavidin equilibrium system.

2. XCVI National Congress of Italian Physical Society, Bolonga, Italy,20 – 24 September, 2010.

Paper presented: Conformational changes induced by inositol hexakisphosphate in duck major haemoglobin.

3. Pan African Chemistry Congress 2012. Held at African Hall, United Nations buildings, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 26-28 November, 2012.

4. 44th World Chemistry Congress. Held at Harbiye Military Museum, Istanbul, Turkey between 11-16 August, 2013.

Paper presented:

(a) High Ionic Strength or Presence of Inositol Hexakisphosphate Reverses the Unusually Low pKa of CysH3(125)β of Guinea Pig Haemoglobin

(b) The reactivity of CysF9[93]β sulphydryl group of des-HisHC3[146]β human haemoglobin A.

5. Advanced School on Synchrotron Radiation Techniques and Nanotechnology: A synergic to life sciences and medicine. Held at iThemda LABS, Cape Town, South Africa between 11-22 November, 2013.

6. Pan African Chemistry Congress 2013/Federation of African Chemical Society Congress 2013. Held at African Hall, United Nations buildings, Addis Ababa, Ethioia between 3-7 December, 2013.

7. DIES International Dean’s Course Africa Part III. On Strategic and Practical Issues in Higher Education Management. Held at Hilton Addis, Addis Ababa between 10-14 February, 2014.

8. Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Education and Outreach

Conference, The Hague, 22-23 September, 2014.

9. 9th University of Lagos Annual Research Conference and Fair on Health,

Infrastructure and Development. Held at University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos

between 8-10 October, 2014. Invited as an Assessor.

REFEREES:

Professor O. B. Familoni Professor Y. N. Lohdip

Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry

University of Lagos, Nigeria. University of Jos, Nigeria.

Professor B. B. Adeleke

Department of Chemistry

University of Ibadan, Nigeria.