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Mrs. OLUWAKEMI ENIOLA OTENAIKE

Assistant Lecturer | Lecturer

Faculty of Life Sciences · Department of Biochemistry

Specialization Food and Nutrition Biochemistry, Phytomedicine and Post-harvest Biochemistry

Office: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences Building, Oye Campus

Phone: 08169166391

Email: oluwakemi.otenaike@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Mrs. Otenaike, Oluwakemi Eniola is a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. She obtained her M.Tech. and B.Tech. degrees in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Akure where her second-degree research focused on biochemical evaluation of Hypericum perforatum and Matricaria chamomilla as functional foods in male Wistar rats. She is a researcher with a strong interest in natural products, phytomedicine, nutraceuticals, and functional food development. She currently serves in the Department of Biochemistry at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), where she is actively involved in teaching, research, and mentoring students.
Her research interests include antioxidant evaluation, bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, edible oils, and the development of natural therapeutic agents for the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. She has also demonstrated interest in postharvest technology, food preservation, and the application of biochemistry to improve human health and nutrition.
Beyond the laboratory, Mrs. Otenaike is committed to scientific communication and academic excellence, participating in conferences, workshops, and professional development activities. She is passionate about translating scientific discoveries into practical solutions that benefit society and contribute to sustainable healthcare and food security.
In addition to her academic career, she is a woman of Christian faith who values service, mentorship, and lifelong learning. Her goal is to advance impactful research, inspire the next generation of scientists, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of biochemistry and biomedical research in Nigeria.

Research Interests

Nutraceuticals and Functional Food Development
Phytomedicine and Natural Product Research
Postharvest Technology
Artificial Intelligence in Food Preservation

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Neuroprotective Effects of Cucumeropsis mannii Seed Oil on Enzymatic Mechanisms Underlying Scopolamine-Induced Neurotoxicity in Albino Rat Brain
    Authors: A. O. Ojelabi C. A. Onodugo A. O. Babalola O. E. Otenaike B. I. C. Brai B. O. Ajiboye O. R. Ajuwon F. A. Bamisaye
    Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Research (2026)
  2. Synergistic Impacts of Gum Arabic and Bio-Based Preservatives on the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Stored Plantain
    Authors: Eunice I. Bamishaiye, Oluwakemi E. Otenaike, Janet O. Alimi, Ayanfe P. Olorunfemi, Kehinde M. Atilola, and Blessing I. Adediran
    Nigerian Journal of Post-Harvest Research (NJPHR) (2025)
  3. Antioxidative and Antianaemic Potentials of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Lowveld Bead String (Alchornea laxiflora) in Phenylhydrazine-induced Anaemic Wistar Rats and Its Phytochemical Constituents
    Authors: Awolusi, Oluwasola Michael, Ojelabi, Adetutu Omolola, Otenaike, Oluwakemi, Ibrahim, Omeyiza Micheal, Ayotunde, Bolatito Ruth, Awonubi, Christopher Opeoluwa, Bamisaye, Fisayo Abraham
    The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy (2025)
  4. Impact of Packaging Materials on the Microbial Stability and Moisture Content of Instant Pounded Yam Flour During Long-Term Storage
    Authors: Olaleye O.O, Olorunfemi A.P, Atilola K.M, Otenaike O.E, Adediran, B.I and Alimi J.O
    Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS) (2024)

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