Dr. Adedotun Onoyinka AFOLAYAN
About me
Dr. Adedotun Onoyinka AFOLAYAN is a distinguished ecologist and environmental biologist with a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Biology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Currently, she serves as Deputy Director (Research) and Head of the Tissue Culture Unit at the Biotechnology Department, National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Nigeria.
Dr. Afolayan is a respected leader in her field, holding key positions such as President-Elect of the Africa Region of the Society for Conservation Biology and former President of the Nigerian Society for Conservation Biology. Besides this, she is an alumnus of NUFFIC, a Fellow of the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP), and an alumnus of the International Foundation for Science (IFS).
With extensive experience in research and academia, Dr. Afolayan has made significant contributions to intellectual and research resources in Nigeria. Her research expertise spans tissue culture techniques, conservation biology, and environmental sustainability.
*Biography of Dr. Adedotun Onoyinka AFOLAYAN*
Dr. Adedotun Onoyinka AFOLAYAN is a distinguished ecologist and environmental biologist with a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Biology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Currently, she serves as Deputy Director (Research) and Head of the Tissue Culture Unit at the Biotechnology Department, National Center for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Nigeria.
Dr. Afolayan is a respected leader in her field, holding key positions such as President-Elect of the Africa Region of the Society for Conservation Biology and former President of the Nigerian Society for Conservation Biology. Besides this, she is an alumnus of NUFFIC, a Fellow of the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP), and an alumnus of the International Foundation for Science (IFS).
With extensive experience in research and academia, Dr. Afolayan has made significant contributions to intellectual and research resources in Nigeria. Her research expertise spans tissue culture techniques, conservation biology, and environmental sustainability. She has led and collaborated on various national and international research projects, including the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) and the Program for Seed Systems Innovation for Vegetatively propagated crops in Africa (PROSSIVA).
Dr. Afolayan is a prolific researcher, having published numerous scientific articles and mentored students at various levels. She has also facilitated courses and supervised students at the National Open University of Nigeria. Her dedication to research and conservation has earned her recognition, including the IBRD.IDA/World Bank's letter of appreciation.
Beyond her institutional roles, Dr. Afolayan is the founder and CEO of My Environment Wellbeing Initiative (MEWIn), an NGO that focuses on ensuring the overall well-being of the environment through different biodiversity conservation initiatives.
Dr. Afolayan's passion for biodiversity conservation drives her work, focusing on medium-term conservation of Nigerian indigenous genetic resources using tissue culture techniques. She is committed to ensuring the nation's natural plant resources are conserved and utilized sustainably.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Afolayan is a devoted Christian, wife, and mother, serving her community through her church and mentoring young people.
Other Memberships/Affiliations
Degrees:
Nigeria.,” Global Challenges, DOI: 10.1002/gch2.201700090, 2018, pp. 1-12.
Afolayan A.O., and Hassan Amusat Titilayo, “Accumulation of Lead,
Cadmium and Iron in Topsoil of Ori-Ile Battery Waste Dumpsite and
Surrounding Gradient Point Areas at Olodo, Ibadan, Nigeria,” International Journal of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, vol. 2, no. 5, 2017, pp. 68-78.
Afolayan A.O., and Hassan Amusat Titilayo, “Lead, Cadmium and Iron
Concentrations in Zea Mays Grown Within the Vicinity of Ori-Ile Battery Waste Dumpsite, Olodo, Ibadan, Nigeria,” American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Vol. 5, No. 5, 2017, pp. 92-103.
Afolayan A.O., Borokinni T.I. and Afolayan G.O. Sublethal effects of the methanolic extracts of Raphia hookeri (L.) on the reproductive capacity of Clarias gariepinus. Advances in Zoology, 2014, 10 pages. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/615908
Kingsley K., Afolayan A.O., Isabela T.M., Solomon A.O. and Joy O.Y.
Physicochemical Parameters Assessment and Seasonal Variations of Surface Water Quality of the Volta Lake in Ghana. International Journal of Research, Volume 05 Issue-01, 2018. Pp. 2348-6848.
Isabela T. M., Kingsley K., Afolayan A.O., Josephat S. and Matobola J. M. Spatial and temporal variations of physicochemical parameters in surface water of Wami River, Tanzania. International Journal of Development and Sustainability. Vol 7 No 6 (2018): Pp 1936-1945
T. I. Borokinni and A. O. Afolayan. Ecological studies on Aerangis biloba
(Lindl.) Schltr. (Orchidaceae) in NACGRAB field gene bank, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Threatened Taxa Short Communication. (2012) 4(11):
3075-3081.
Conference Papers
Afolayan, A.O. et al., “Comparative Response of Five Varieties of Dioscorea
Species (Yam) to Rapid Micro-Propagation Using Single Node Vine Cuttings:
A Measure towards Income Generation, Food Security and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria,” Proceedings of 6th NSCB Biodiversity Conference; University of Uyo 2018, May. 6-12, 2018, pp. 107-116.
Conference Poster Presentations
Afolayan, A.O., Isabela Thomas Mkude and Kingsley Kodom, “Business of Finfishes & Shell-Fishes In Three African Wetlands: The “But” of Heavy Metals & Pesticides Pollution.” At the Seminar By Africa Platform of Ghent University Association, Eko Hotel, Lagos.
Date: 12th November, 2019. “Theme: Collaboration Between Industry & The Academia”.
Afolayan, A.O., Isabela Thomas Mkude and Kingsley Kodom, “Determination of Selected Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Finfishes and Shell-Fishes of Three African Wetlands: Niger, Volta (West Africa) and Wami (East Africa).” At the Inauguration Meeting of International Foundation for Science Alumni Association, Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.
Date: 9th November, 2019. “Theme: Meeting the Expectation of Granting bodies and Society”.
Training and Teaching Materials in Academia:
Afolayan Adedotun O. (2012). Media in Tissue Culture: Components &
Preparation. uiedu.academia.edu/AdedotunAfolayan. (Training presentation).
Afolayan Adedotun O. (2013). Media Components and Preparation. uiedu.academia.edu/AdedotunAfolayan. (Training presentation).
Afolayan Adedotun O. (2012). Introduction to plant tissue culture. uiedu.academia.edu/AdedotunAfolayan. (Teaching Document).
Afolayan Adedotun O. (2013). Tissue Culture Media as an in-vitro Environmental Matrix for Vegetative Plant Materials. uiedu.academia.edu/AdedotunAfolayan.
(Teaching Document).
Afolayan Adedotun O. (2012). Understanding Genetics and Trans-Generational Inheritance uiedu.academia.edu/AdedotunAfolayan. (Teaching Document).
PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES
Workshop Presentation,
a. “Determination of Selected Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Finfishes and Shell-Fishes of Three African Wetlands: Niger, Volta (West Africa) and Wami (East Africa)”.
@ IFS Nigerian Alumni Association Inauguration Meeting, Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
“Theme: Translational Research: Meeting the Expectations of Granting Bodies and Society”
9th November, 2019.
b. “Business of Finfishes & Shell-Fishes In Three African Wetlands: The “But” of Heavy Metals & Pesticides Pollution”. @ the Seminar By Africa Platform of Ghent University Association, Eko Hotel, Lagos.
“Theme: Collaboration Between Industry & The Academia”
12th November, 2019.