Dr. ODUNBAKU Omobola Afolasade

Published On - May 21, 2018

admin Staff of Department of Plant Science
1 DEPARTMENT: Plant Science
2. FACULTY: Science
 
3. NATIONAL STATUS:  Nigerian
4. MARITAL STATUS: Married
5. NO OF CHILDREN AND THEIR AGES: Nil
6. NAME AND ADDRESS OF SPOUSE : Dr.Odunbaku, J.B., 2, Pelumi Street Oke-Alafia, Ijebu Igbo.
7. NAME AND ADDRESS OF NEXT KIN: Same as no 8
8. DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT: 18th Dec. 1996
9. STATUS OF FIRST APPOINTMENT

AND SALARY:

 Grad. Asst. AUSS 1 step 1
10. PRESENT POSITION AND SALARY: Lecturer I CONUASS 4 Step 3
11. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION/ REGRADING: 1st October, 2012
12. DATE OF CONFIRMATION

OF APPOINTMENT:

 22nd of June, 2004
13. IF NOT CONFIRMED, WHY? Not applicable
14. PERIOD OF PRESENT CONTRACT: Permanent staff
15. TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS OF UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND RESEARCH: 19 years
16. E- MAIL ADDRESS: odunbaku.omobola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION/INSTITUTION ATTENDED WITH DATES

Ph.D (Botany) OlabisiOnabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria 2015
M.Sc. (Pharmacognosy) University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1999
B.Sc (Hons) Botany/Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye 1994

CURRENT HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMME REGISTERED FOR:  Nil                   

AWARD AND DISTINCTION:          Nil

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous work experience outside the University system:           Nil

Previous work experience in other University:       Nil

Detail of professional experience at Olabisi Onabanjo University:

(I). Teaching functions as lecturer I staff from 2012-2015 Sessions:

Undergraduate Teachings for2012/2013 Academic Session

COURSE  UNITS TITLE UNITS TAUGHT
BIO 203 3 Biometrics 1.5
PLS  203 3 Anatomy of seed plant I 3
PLS 208 3 General physiology 3
PLS 309 3 Anatomy of seed plant II 3
PLS 319 3 Plant physiology 3
PLS 390 6 Industrial field experience and training 6
PLS 392 2 Current topic in plant science (vocational Course) 2
PLS 394 2 The art of scientific writing 2
PLS 396 2 Internship seminar 2
PLS 491 2 Literature review 2
PLS 499 6 Project 6

Undergraduate Teachings for 2013/2014 Academic Session

COURSE  UNITS TITLE UNITS TAUGHT
BIO 203 3 Biometrics 1.5
PLS  203 3 Anatomy of seed plant I 3
PLS 208 3 General physiology 3
PLS 309 3 Anatomy of seed plant II 3
PLS 319 3 Plant physiology 3
PLS 390 6 Industrial field experience and training 6
PLS 392 2 Current topic in plant science (vocational Course) 2
PLS 394 2 The art of scientific writing 2
PLS 396 2 Internship seminar 2
PLS 491 2 Literature review 2
PLS 499 6 Project 6

Undergraduate Teachings for 2014/2015 Academic Session

COURSE  UNITS TITLE UNITS TAUGHT
BIO 203 3 Biometrics 1.5
PLS  203 3 Anatomy of seed plant I 3
PLS 208 3 General physiology 3
PLS 309 3 Anatomy of seed plant II 3
PLS 319 3 Plant physiology 3
PLS 390 6 Industrial field experience and training 6
PLS 392 2 Current topic in plant science (vocational Course) 2
PLS 394 2 The art of scientific writing 2
PLS 396 2 Internship seminar 2
PLS 491 2 Literature review 2
PLS 499 6 Project 6

 Post-graduate Teachings for 2014/2015 Academic Session

COURSE  UNITS TITLE UNITS TAUGHT
SLT 711 3 Introductory techniques in bacteriology 3
SLT 710 3 Research technique in mycology 3
SLT 712 3 Research technique in virology 3
SLT 789 3 Seminar 3
SLT 799 6 Project 6
MLT 810 2 Research technique in virology 2
MLT 814 2 Technique in bacteriology 2
PLS 801 3 Mycology 3
PLS 803 3 Plant virology 3
PLS 805 3 Plant pathology 3
PLS 807 3 Plant disease management 3
PLS 814 3 Plant anatomy 3
PLS 804 3 Plant- Parasitic Nematode 3
PLS 898 3 Research seminar 3
PLS 899 6 Thesis 6

 

(II) RESEARCH ON –GOING

Currently, I am working on the antimicrobial properties of some leaf extracts and the use of some soil micro-organisms as biological agents.

(III).     ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE

UNIVERSITY:

(a) Department Staff Secretary: 1997 till date
(b) Level) Adviser/ Coordinator: 1999 till date
(c) Staff  Adviser to students: 1999 till date
(d) Computation of results and registration of Students 1999 till date
(f) Secretary of Faculty Science Conferences Committee: 2005 -2013
(g) Secretary of Faculty of SciencePG Abstract Committee 2015 till date

 

(IV).   CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATION:

(a)  Agric. teacher at Okrika Grammar School, Okrika, Rivers State 1994-1995

(b) Teaching, supervision and impartation of knowledge and skills to students

(c) Contribution to scientific knowledge through research

(d)  Training of manpower for both the state and federal levels

MEMBERSHIP OF AND REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONALBODIES

(a)   member of Science of Nigeria (SAN)

PUBLICATIONS:

Thesis / Dissertation:

(i) Control of dry rot disease of Dioscorea rotundata Poir using selected plant extracts and Trichoderm  viride in South-West Nigeria. Ph.D Thesis Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2015.

(ii). Seasonal variation of extract from Cassia fistula and Cassia spectabilis. M.Sc. Dissertation. University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1998.

(iii). A review of the family Leguminosae. M.Sc. Seminar report, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1998.

(iv). Effect of Helminthosporium maydis (NIS &MIY) on the yield of maize. B.Sc. Dissertation, Ogun State University, Ago –Iwoye, Nigeria, 1994.

Contribution to books and monographs:

Olatayo, T.O., Amusa, N.A., Aladesida, A.A. and Odunbaku, O.A. (2011). Understanding Biometrics. BisiBest Prints and Publishing. Nigeria.ISBN: 978-978-80248-82. 90pp

Sobowale, O.A. (2001). “Economic Botany 2” in Plant Diversity.Edited by Adebanjo, Fola and Oyesiku, Wole. Vebric publications, Nigeria. ISBN. 978-31663-6-X. Pg.158-174.

III.  Published Journal Articles

Abo, K.A., Adeyemi, A.A. and Sobowale, O.A. (2000). Seasonal variation of hydroxyanthraquinone content of cultivated Cassia spectabilis DC. African journal of Medical Science 29, 141-144.( U.I., Nigeria).

Abo, K.A. Adeyemi, A.A. and Sobowale, O.A. (2001). Microscopic evaluation and seasonal variation of anthraquinone glycosides of cultivated Cassia fistula Linn. African Journal of Medical Science 30, 9- 11. (U.I., Nigeria).

Lawal, O.A. and Sobowale, O.A. (2001). Laboratory Evaluation of the Larvicidal Activites of Methanolic Extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Mimosaceae ) of larvae of Mosquitoes. African Journal of Environment Studies.3 (1&2) 118-121. (Nigeria)

Banjo, A.D, Lawal, O.A., Owolana, O.A., Olubanjo, O.A, Ashidi, J.S., Dedeke, G.A., Soewu S.O. and Sobowale, O.A.(2003). An ethno-zoological survey of insects and their allies among Remos, (Ogun state). Indillinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge System 2(1) 61-65. (South Africa).

Amusa, N.A and Odunbaku, O.A. (2007).Biological control of bacterial diseases of plant in Nigeria. Problems and prospects. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. 3(6): 979-982. INSInet publications.(Pakistan).

Owa, S.O., Moreyibi, O.H., Dedeke, G.A., Morafa, S.O.A., Senjobi, B.A., Odunbaku, O.A. and Aladesida, A.A. (2008). Effect of over seasoned earthworm products on seed germination: implication for early rain cropping. Journal of Applied Science Research, 4(6): 683-687. (Pakistan).

Odunbaku, O.A., Ilusanya, O.A.F. (2008). Antibacterial activity of the ethanolic and methanolic leaf extract of some tropical plants on some human pathogenic microbes. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. 4(5): 373-376. (Pakistan).

Amusa, N.A., Sobowale, A.A., Odunbaku, O.A., Feyisola, R.T., and Basola A.O.(2008). Market disease of kola nut in some selected markets in Ogun State, South Western Nigeria. African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 1(1) 1-7. (Nigeria).

Amusa, N.A., Odunbaku,O.A., Feyisola, R.T. (2008). Incorporating bean into the traditional feeding habits of a nation: Lesson from Nigeria. International Journal of Multi-disciplinary. 161-166. (Nigeria).

Amusa, N.A.and Odunbaku, O.A. (2009). Microbiological and quality of hawked kunun (A sorghum based non-alcoholic beverage) widely consumed in Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition.8 (1): 20-25.(Pakistan).

Odunbaku, O.A.and Ilusanya, O.A.F. (2011). Synergistic effect of ethanol leaf extract of Senna alata and antimicrobial drugs on some pathogenic microbes. Advances in Environmental Biology. 5(8):2162-2165. (Jordan).

Ilusanya, O.A.F., Odunbaku, O.A., Adesetan, T.O. and Amosun, O.T. (2012). Antimicrobial activity of fruits extracts of Xylopia aethiopica and its combination with antibiotics against clinical bacterial pathogens. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. 2 (9):1-8. (USA).

Odunbaku, O.A.(2012). Antimicrobial effect of three Nigerian shrubs. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology.2 (8):43-46. (Bangladesh).

Odunbaku, O.A. and Ashidi, J.S. (2012). Antimicrobial effect of ethanol leaf extracts of selected medicinal plants on some human pathogenic microbes. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. 2(8):39-42. (Bangladesh).

Odunbaku, O.A and Ashidi, J.S. (2012). Synergism between ethanol leaf extract of Lawsonia inermis and antimicrobial drugs on some human pathogenic microbes. Wudpecker Journal of Medicinal Plants.1 (2): 019- 022. South Africa

Odunbaku, O.A .and Ganiyu, S.K. (2012), Synergism between ethanol leaf extract of Canariun schwenfurthii and antimicrobial drugs on some pathogenic microbes. Global Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences.3 (4):347-350. South Africa

Odunbaku, O.A . and Amusa, N.A. (2012). Antibacterial and Antifungal effect of the ethanol leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis. Global Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences.3 (4):370-372. South Africa

Ashidi, J.S., Efuntoye, M.O., Odunbaku, O. A. and Biliaminu S.A. (2013).The in-vitro effect of Corchorus olitorius (Linn.) extract on the Antibacterial activities of five antibiotics. Global Research Journal of Microbiology 2(2):13 –117. South Africa

Short communications:

Odunbaku, O.A., Ilusanya, O.A.,and Akasoro, K.S. (2008). Antibacterial activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Ficus exasperata on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus albus. Scientific Research and Essay.3 (11) 562-564. (Kenya).

F. TECHNICAL REPORT: NIL

WORK IN PROGRESS: The antimicrobial properties of some leaf extracts and the use of some soil micro-organisms as biological agents.

CREATIVE WORKS AND PATENTS: NIL

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (WITH DATES)

Workshop on Modern Trend in Separation Techniques and Structural Elucidation 7th -13th 1997, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife.

Workshop on Modern Trend in Separation Techniques and Structural Elucidation 15th -20th May, 2000.National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja.

1st National Science Conference. Faculty of Science. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Sustainable Energy and Friendly Environment. 5th -7th 2008

2nd Natural product research colloquium and guest lecture. Department of Phamacognosy. Faculty of Pharmacy. University of Ibadan. 20-21,Oct. 2008

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: The development of Bio pesticides for the control of post- harvest diseases of yam tubers in storage.

CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LIFE:

Within the University:

Secretary of Faculty Science Conferences Committee:
Secretary of Faculty of Science PG Abstract Committee

Departmental Examination officer

Outside the University:

Youth Counsellor

Children teacher, Redeemed Christian Church of God. I – Igbo.