Names in full: AIYESANMI Ademola Festus
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Married
Present Postal Address: Department of Chemistry
Federal University of Technology
P.M.B. 704, Akure, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Present Employment and Status: FUTA, Professor
Qualifications (with dates)
Academic:
(i) Certificate Short Course on Environmental Monitoring and Modelling, 2013
(ii) Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry, 2005
(iii) M.Tech., Analytical Chemistry, 1992
(iv) B.Tech., Industrial Chemistry, 1987
(v) GCE Ordinary Level; 1981
Others
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Competence Certificate Level 3: Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals, 2000
Distinctions:
(i) University Scholar for 1986/87 Academic Session. (A Me0rit Award for the Student with the highest CGPA in the Dept. of Chemistry, FUTA)
(ii) Best Graduating Student, Dept. of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, (1987)
(iii) Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship Award (1991)
Membership of Professional Bodies:
Review of Academic and Professional Journals:
External Examinership:
Wesley University of Technology, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
University of Benin, Benin City. Nigeria
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Nigeria
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
(i) Sabbatical Attaché (Senior Research Adviser) with Corporate Environment, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (Nov. 2010 – Oct. 2011)
(ii) Manager, Laboratory and Environmental Services, Najco Laboratories Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria (1997 – 2000)
16 Research in Progress
(a) On-going research:
(i) Phyto-extraction of heavy metals from polluted soil using some selected weed biomass.
(ii) Biosorption of metal ions from aqueous solution using Plant biomass
(iii) Environmental quality parameters monitoring.
(iv) Wastewater treatment
Research Grants and other Grants
(i) FUTA Research Grant on “Phyto-extraction of heavy metals from polluted soil using some selected weed biomass” (2009)
(ii) TETFund Research Grant on “Phyto-extraction of heavy metals from polluted soil using some selected weed biomass. (2016)
(iii) TETFund Research Grant on “Phyto-extraction of heavy metals from polluted soil using some selected weed biomass (2018)
Publications
(a) Thesis / Dissertations:
(i) Baseline Characterisation of Chemical Pollutants in the Aquatic Ecosystem of Okitipupa Southeast Belt of the Nigerian Bitumen Field.- 2005 (Ph.D. Thesis,).
(ii) Determination of Trace Metals in Ondo State Tar Sands.- 1992 (M. Tech.).
(iii) Recovery of Palm Oil from the Effluent at Okitipupa Palm Oil Mill.- 1987 (B. Tech.)
(b) Books (peer- reviewed):
(c) Journal Articles
(3) Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Oguntokun, M.O. (1996). Nutrient Composition of Dioclea Reflexa Seed- An Underutilized Edible Legume. La Rivista. Italiana Delle. Sostanze Grasse, LXXIII, 521 – 523
(4) Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Ipinmoroti, K.O. (1997). Recovery of Palm Oil from the Effluent at Okitipupa Palm Oil Mill. La Rivista. Italiana Delle. Sostanze Grasse, LXXIV, 209 – 212
(5) Odetokun, S.M., Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Esuoso, K.O. (1998). Enhancement of the Nutritive Value of Pupuru a Fermented Cassave Product. La Rivista. Italiana Delle. Sostanze Grasse, LXXV, 155 – 158
(6) Odetokun, S.M. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (1998). Manihot Graziovii Seed Protein: Chemical Evaluation of the Protein Quality. La Rivista. Italiana Delle. Sostanze Grasse, LXXV, 299 – 300
(7) Adedire, C.O. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (1999). Proximate and Mineral Compositon of the Adult and Immature forms of the Variegated Grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Acridoidae: Pygomorophidae). Bioscience Research Communications, 11 (2), 121 – 126.
(8) Ipinmoroti, K.O. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2001). Trace Metals in the Bituminous Sands of Ondo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Science, 35 (1), 63 – 68.
(9) Aiyesanmi, A.F., Ipinmoroti, K.O. and Adeeyinwo, C.E (2004). Baseline geochemical characteristics of groundwater within the Okitipupa south-east belt of the bituminous sands field of Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 61 (1), 49 – 57
(10) Aiyesanmi, A.F (2005). Assessment of heavy metal contamination of Robertkiri oil field’s soil. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 15, 42 – 46
(11) Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Tomori, W.B: (2005). Quality evaluation of drinking water from shallow wells in the coastal area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Science and Management, 3 (1), 1 - 8
(12) Oguntimehin, I.I., Ipinmoroti, K.O. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2005) Evaluation of heavy metals in soils at automobile workshops in Akure. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 15 (2), 115 – 153
(13) Ajayi, O.O., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Ojo M.A. and Adebayo, A.O. (2005). Evaluation of the absorption capability of the oyster and snail shell powder adsorbents for the sorption of lead (II) ions from aqueous solution. Science Focus, 10 (3), 91 - 96
(14) Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2006). Baseline concentration of heavy metals in water samples from rivers within Okitipupa southeast belt of the Nigerian bitumen field. Journal of Chemical Socieety of Nigeria, 31 (1&2), 30 - 37
(15) Tomori W.B., Obijole O.A. and Aiyesanmi A.F. (2006); Evaluation of micronutrient status of cropped and degraded soils - Research note. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 16 (2), 178 – 180
(16) Aiyesanmi, A.F., Ipinmoroti, K.O. and Adeeyinwo, C.E. (2006); Baseline water quality status of rivers within okitipupa southeast belt of the bituminous sands field of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Science, 40, 62 -71
(17) Aiyesanmi, A.F., Tomori, W.B. and Owolabi, B.J. (2008); Partitioning of some heavy metals in selected dumpsite soils using chemical speciation technique. International Journal of Chemical Sciences. 1 (1), 96 – 104
(18) Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2008). Baseline heavy metals concentration in river sediments within okitipupa southeast belt of the Nigerian bituminous sands field. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 33 (2), 29 – 41
(19) Okoronkwo, A.E. Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Olasehinde, E.F. (2009) Biosorption of nickel from aqueous solution by Tithonia diversifolia. Desalination and Water Treatment, 12, 352 – 359
(20) Akinyele, S.A., Ipinmoroti, K.O., Ajayi, O.O and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2009): Physico-chemical properties of oil palm sludge and receiving rivers. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 34 (1), 38 – 44
(21) Obaseki, O.O. Ipinmoroti, K.O. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2010). Heavy metals in soil along major and minor roads in the metropolitan city of Akure in Ondo State. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 20 (1), 144 – 149
(22) Aikpokpodion, P.E.’ Lajide, L. and Aiyesanmi, A.F.(2010). Heavy metals contamination in fungicide treated cocoa plantations in Cross River State, Nigeria. American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, 8 (3), 268 - 274
(23) Aiyesanmi, A.F., Oguntuase, A.A. and Idowu, G.A. (2010). Investigation on speciation and pollution index of heavy metals in river Ala sediment, Akure, Nigeria. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4 (6), 2348 – 2349.
(24) Olowoyo, D.N., Ajayi, O.O., Amoo, I.A. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2010). Seasonal variations of metal concentrations in catfish, blue crab and crayfish from Warri coastal water of Delta State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 9 (11), 1118 – 1121
(25) Akinyele, S.A., Ipinmoroti, K.O., Ajayi, O.O and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2011) Effects of oil fibre on pH and metal concentrations in soil. International Research Journal, 2 (1), 76 – 81
(26) Aiyesanmi, A.F and Imoisi, O.B. (2011). Understanding leaching behavior of landfill leachate in Benin-City, Edo Stae, Nigeria through dumpsite monitoring. British Journal of Environment & Climate Change, 1 (4), 190 - 200
(27) Oyhakilome, G. I., Aiyesanmi, A. F. and Akharaiyi, F. C. (2012). Water quality assessment of the owena multi-purpose dam, Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Protection, 3, 14 – 25
(28) Aiyesanmi, A.F., Okoronkwo, A.E. and Sunday O.M. (2012). Lead accumulation in Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata), Node weed (Synedrella nodiflora and Water leaf (Talinum triangulare): Potential phytoremediators. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4 (1), 360 – 371
(29) Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Idowu, G.A. (2012). Organophosphorous pesticide residues in some selected cocoa farms in Idanre, Ondo State, Nigeria. Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 11 (2), 118 – 127
(30) Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Idowu, G.A. (2012). Organochlorine pesticides residues in soil of cocoa farms in Ondo State Central District, Nigeria. Environment and Natural Resources Research, 2 (2) 65 - 73.
(31) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Lacorte, S. (2012). Residues of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites in cocoa beans from three cocoa ecological zones in Nigeria. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 4 (2), 52 – 57
(32) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2012). Assessment of heavy metals mobility in selected contaminated cocoa soils in Ondo Stae, Nigeria. Global Journal of Environmental Research, 6 (1): 30-35.
(33) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2012). Metal fractionation in soils collected from selected cocoa plantations in Ogun State, Nigeria. World Applied Sciences Journal 20 (5): 628-636.
(34) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2012). In Situ remediation activities of rock phosphate in heavy-metal contaminated cocoa plantation soil in Owena, South Western, Nigeria. Global Journal of Environmental Research, 6 (2): 51-57
(35) Aiyesanmi A.F. and Idowu G.A. (2012). Levels of heavy metals in leafy vegetables grown around waste dumpsites in Akure, Southwestern Nigeria. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences 8 (2), 27 – 35.
(36) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Silvia, L., Grimalt, J. and Carretero, J. (2012). Residues of diazinon and endosulfan in cocoa beans collected from three cocoa ecological zones in Nigeria. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 4 (6): 265-272.
(37) Oyakhilome, G.I., Aiyesanmi A.F., Adefemi, S.O. and Asaolu, S.S. (2013). Heavy metals concentration in sediment and fish samples from Owena multi-purpose dam, Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 3 (!): 65 - 76
(38) Aiyesanmi A.F., Okoronkwo, A.E. and Akinmolayan, B.M. (2013). Equilibrium sorption of lead and nickel from solutions by flame of the forest (Denolix regia) pods: Kinetics and isothermic study. Journal of Environmental Protection. 4: 261 – 269.
(39) Oyakhilome, G.I., Aiyesanmi A.F., Adefemi, S.O. and Asaolu, S.S. (2013). Interrelationship of heavy metals concentration in water,sediment and fish samples from Owena multi-purpose dam, Ondo State, Southern Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences 4(2): 207-215.
(40) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2013). Characterization of heavy metal fractions in agricultural soils using sequential extraction technique African Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 5 (3): 126-133.
(41) Aikpokpodion, P., Lajide, L., Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2013). Impacts of Cu-based fungicide on copper residue and mineral elements distribution in cocoa beans and pods. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 9 (1): 10-16.
(42) Abata, E.O., Aiyesanmi A.F., Adebayo, A.O. and Ajayi, O.O. (2013). Assessment of heavy metal contamination and sediment quality in the urban river: A case of Ala river in Southwestern –Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, 4 (3): 56 - 63.
(43) Fagbohun, A., Afolayan, M., Ikokoh, P., Olajide, O., Adebiyi, A., Fatokun, O.,Aiyesanmi, A. and Orishadipe, A. (2013). Isolation and Characterization Studies of Moringa Oleifera Root Starch as a Potential Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biomaterial. International Journal of Chemistry and Applications. 5 (2), 117-126.
(44) Idowu G. A., Aiyesanmi A. F. and Owolabi B. J. (2013). Organochlorine pesticide residue levels in river water and sediment from cocoa-producing areas of Ondo State central senatorial district, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology 5 (9), 242 – 249.
(45) Adeoye, S., Aiyesanmi, F.A., Adeleke, A.E. (2013). Impact of cassava processing effluent on river Ogbese, Ogbese area of Ondo State Nigeria. Analytical Science Journal 1 (2), 32 – 38.
(46) Okoronkwo, A. E. Aiyesanmi, A. F. Odiyi, A. C. Sunday, O. M. And Shoetan, I.. (2014). Bioaccumulation of Cadmium in Siam (Chromolaena odorata) and Node (Synedrella nodiflora) Weeds: Impact of Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) on Uptake. Environment and Natural Resources Research; 4 (2); 39 – 49
(47) Obaseki, O.O. Amoo, I.A., Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Okoronkwo, A.E. (2014). Effects of traffic density on heavy metal content of soil and vegetation along roadsides leading to Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences, 10(1), 35 – 42
(48) Olasunkanmi, O., Okoronkwo A. E., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Olasehinde, E. F., Adepoju, T.S. (2014). Biosorption of cadmium (ii) and chromium (vi) from aqueous solution by chemically modified tithonia diversyfolia biomass. Journal of American Science, 10 (7s), 10 – 18
(49) Ibigbami, O.A. Aiyesanmi, A.F. Adeyeye, E.I. and Adebayo, A.O. (2015). Comparative analysis of organophosphorus pesticide residues in water and sediments from cocoa producing areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria. American Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, 3 (1); 156 - 168.
(50) Ibigbami, O.A. Aiyesanmi, A.F. Adeyeye1 E.I. and Adebayo, A.O.(2015). Persistent organochlorine pesticide residues in water, sediments and fish samples from Ogbese River. Environment and Natural Resources Research; 5 (3):28 – 36.
(51) Ibigbami, O.A. Aiyesanmi, A.F. Adeyeye1, E.I., Adebayo, A.O. and Aladesanwa, R.D. (2015). Distribution, bioaccumulation and potential health risks associated with organochlorine pesticide contamination of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Oreochromis niloticus from Ero River in Nigeria. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences; Section D: Environmental Sciences; 5 (4):4741 – 4751.
(52) Tomori, W.B., Amoo, I.A., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Yanful, E.K. and Leslie, P. (2015). Spatial distribution and bioavailability of some essential trace elements in Southern Ondo State, Nigeria. Environment and Pollution, 4 (4): 24 – 37.
(53) Olusola, J.O. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2015). Assessment of heavy metals in some marine fish species relevant to their concentrations in water and sediment from coastal waters of Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Marine Science: Research and Development 5 (2): 1 - 6
(54) Olusola, J.O. and Aiyesanmi, A.F. (2015). Levels of heavy metals in some selected fish species inhabiting Ondo State coastal waters. Journal of Environmental and Analytical Toxicology 5 (5): 1 - 8
(55) Abata, E.O., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Ayodele, O., Olasehinde, E.F., Adebayo, A.O., Takeda, K. and Sakugawa, H.I. (2016). Distribution and Seasonal variation of heavy metals in sediments of Urban surface water, South- West Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 7(1): 870 – 897
(56) Abata, E.O., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Adebayo, A.O., Ajayi, O.O., Takeda, K. and Sakugawa, H.I. (2016). Contamination and ecological risk assessment of Heavy metal in the sediment of ala river, South -West Nigeria: An index -analysis approach. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research,7(1): 1392 – 1408
(57) Jacob, A.A., Labunmi, L., Aladesanwa, R.D., Aiyesanmi, A.F., Abiodun, O.A., Adepeju, A.B. and Oladapo, S.A. (2016). Effect of herbicide application on residue content and nutritional composition of maize from a pilot maize farm. American Journal of Agricultural Science; 3(3): 35-39
(58) Tomori, W. B., Yanful, E. K., Flemming, R. L., Amoo, I. A., Aiyesanmi, A. F. and Adekoya J. A (2016). Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Soil in Ondo State Bitumen Environment, Nigeria. Earth Sciences; 5(6): 123-134
(59) Amuho, U.E., Amoo, I.A., Ajayi, O.O., Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Akinnifesi, T.A. (2016). Outdoor air quality and acid rains within Warri Refinery and its environs. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 15(1): 1 – 6.
(60) Amuho, U.E., Amoo, I.A., Ajayi, O.O., Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Famobuwa, O.E. (2016). Warri refinery operations and its effects on Ubeji Creek. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development 4(1): 167 – 169.
(f) Published Conference Proceedings:
(71) Aiyesanmi, A.F., Ipinmoroti, K.O. and Oguntimehin, I.I. (2004). “Impact of automobile workshops on groundwater quality in Akure Metropolis”. Proceedings of the 27th International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria held in Benin City, Sept. 20th – 24th 2004 420 – 426 .
(72) Tomori, W.B., Aiyesanmi, A.F. and Obijole, O.A. (2004). “Heavy metal quality assessment of marine fishes of Lagos Lagoon”. Proceedings of the 27th International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria held in Benin City, Sept. 20th – 24th 2004 252 – 256
(73) Okoronkwo, A.E., Aiyesanmi A.F. and Oyeku, T. (2004). “Preliminary study of the effect of refuse dumps on soil and underground water in Ojota, Lagos”. Proceedings of the 27th International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria held in Benin City, Sept. 20th – 24th 2004 383 – 386.
Conference(s)/Workshop Attended with Dates and / or Papers Presented (non-scorable)
(viii) IPAN Mandatory Training Workshop on Cosmetics (April, 2008)
(ix) IPAN Mandatory Training Workshop on Environmental Samples Analysis (April, 2009)
(x) 30th International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria held in Lagos, (September, 2009)
(a) Within the University:
(i) Head of Department, Chemistry Department, FUTA (Aug. 2013 – July, 2016)
(ii) Associate Director, Research and Publications, Centre for Research and Development (CERAD) (Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2013).
(iii) Associate Director, Pre-Degree Science Programme (Mar..2008 – Oct. 2010).
(iV) Member, Central Research Laboratory Committee, FUTA (2014 – Date)
(viii) Member, University SIWES Liaison Committee (Aug. 2007 – Jul., 2008)
(ix) Member, School of Science Board of Studies (Nov., 2000 – Date)
(x) Member, School of Science Committee on Intellectual Debate. (Sept.2007 – Aug.2009)
(xi) Member and Chairman, Departmental DTLC Committee.(Sept., 2008 – Dec., 2009)
(xii) Member, School of Science Committee on Accreditation. (2005)
(b) Outside the University:
Environmental Consultancy Services to:
(i) Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja, Nigeria
(ii) Ondo State Ministry of Environment, Akure, Nigeria
(iii) Najco Laboratories Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
(iv) Multi-environmental Mgt. Consultants Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
(v) Sustainable Agrotech Nigeria Limited, Akure, Nigeria.
(vi) McNueth Global Nigeria Limited, Warri, Nigeria
(vii) Phidmud Nigeria Limited, Akure, Nigeria.
(viii) Green Water Environmental Consult, Akure, Nigeria