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Dr. Joseph Olusoji OTUGBOYEGA

Lecturer II | Examination officer, Level adviser, Departmental PG Rep

Faculty of Life Sciences · Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology

Specialization Environmental Resources Management/ Environmental Monitoring and Assessment/ Environmental Toxicology

Office: Department of environmental Management and Toxicology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Phone: +234-8038073104

Email: joseph.otugboyega@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Otugboyega obtained his B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, in 2004. He has his M.Sc. in Environmental Resources Management from Lagos State University, in 2012 and Ph.D. in Environmental Management and Toxicology from Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State Nigeria, in 2026. Dr. Otugboyega worked as a part-time lecturer with National Open University between 2014 and 2017. He joined the services of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti in 2021. He has been privileged to train and mentor several indigenous African students in the field of Environmental Management and Toxicology. He has attended and presented papers at several workshops and conferences, locally and internationally.

Research Interests

• Environmental toxicology
• Ecotoxicology
• Environmental Quality management
• Soil and water remediation
• Environmental Education
• Environmental Health

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Preliminary Approach to Reimagining of Polluted Soil Ecosystem: Identification and Utilization of Autochthonous Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria
    Authors: i) Otugboyega, J.O., Otugboyega, O.O., Ayo, I.O.& Kamoru T. Aliu
    Fudma Journal of science (2026)
  2. Assessment of environmental control policy elements’ somersaults in Ilupeju-Ekiti, Ekiti State
    Authors: iv) Aderinola, A. A., Kupolati, D. T., Aregbesola, F. B., Muhammad, S. A., Aderinola, A. D., Obajaja, C. O., Madu, F. U., Otugboyega, J. O., Ayo, I. O., & Salami, K. D.
    Journal of Science Research and Reviews (2025)
  3. Assessment of climate change mitigation policy elements in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
    Authors: iii) Adejumo, A. A., Otugboyega, J. O., Obajaja, C. O., Madu, F. U., Ayo, I. O., Aregbesola, F. B., Agbeto, O. B., & Salami, K. D.
    Journal of Science Research and Reviews (2025)
  4. Impact of crude-oil contamination on soil physicochemical properties.
    Authors: ii) Adeyemi, O., & Otugboyega, J. O.
    African Journal of general agriculture (2025)
  5. Application of plant-based Nanopesticides Slimicides Against Slime-Producing Microorganisms
    Authors: vii) Ojo, S.K.S., Ayo, I.O., Otugboyega, J.O., Oluwole, B.R., Ojo, A.M.
    Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology: Nanobiopesticides, Vol. I. (2024)
  6. Mitigating Action of Nanobioherbicides from Natural Products on agricultural Produce. Hand book of Agricultural Biotechnology: Nanobioherbicides.
    Authors: vi) Ojo, S.K.S., Otugboyega, J.O., Ayo, I.O., Ojo, A.M. Oluwole, B.R.
    Hand book of Agricultural Biotechnology: Nanobioherbicides. Vol. II. (2024)
  7. GIS-Based Assessment of Irrigation Water Quality Index in Selected Farm Areas, South-Western, Nigeria.
    Authors: xii) Adeyeye,J.A., Omotoso, T., Oloruntade, A.J., Otugboyega J.O.
    Fuoye journal of Engineering and Technology, (2023)
  8. Biomonitoring and Biomathematical Modelling of Health Risks Associated with dumpsite grown Vegetables in Lagos state.
    Authors: xi) Otugboyega, J.O., Madu F.U., Otugboyega, O.O., Adeyeye, J.O., Ojo, A.M.
    Journal of Biological trace elements research (2023)
  9. Perceived Factors Influencing Preventive Practice of Cholera Among Mothers Attending Infant Welfare Clinic in Ekiti State University teaching hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Authors: x) Otugboyega, O. O., Otugboyega, J.O., Afolayan, S.O., Falade, O.R.
    International Journal of Medicine, Nursing and Health sciences (2023)
  10. Preliminary investigation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentration, compositional pattern, and ecological risk in crude oil-impacted soil from Niger delta, Nigeria.
    Authors: ix) Faboya, O. L., Sojinu, O. S., Otugboyega, J. O.
    Heliyon (2023)

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Paper Presentation - International

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching

Custom Fields

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: i) Chairman, Nigerian Environmental Society, Ekiti State Chapter. (2024 – till date). ii) Member, National executive Council of the Nigerian Environmental Society. (2024 – till date). iii) Secretary to the Men’s Fellowship, Grace Covenant Centre Headquarters, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state. (2019 – 2025). iv) Secretary to the Council, Foursquare Gospel Church, Haruna Street, Ifako – Ijaye, Lagos (Zonal Headquarters). (2012 – 2014). v) Ekiti State Co-Ordinator for Public Awareness and Environmental campaigns on ‘WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY’ in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti community and the general Public. Theme: ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience’ on 5th June, 2024. vi) Guest speaker at the ‘NEMSTA WEEK’ for Nigerian Environmental Management and Toxicology Students’ Association, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chapter, Topic: ‘Expectations and Coping Strategies for Academic Excellence’ 21st July,2023. vii) Guest Lecturer at the Workshop Organized by Nigeria Erosion and Water Shed Management Project (NEWMAP), Ministry of Environment; for Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Ekiti State. Topic: ‘Impact of Erosion and Its Consequences on Agricultural Land and Infrastructure’ 17th -19th December, 2020

CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATION: )Guest Lecturer at the Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, to commemorate the world environment day, June 5, 2026, on the Theme: “Climate Change” The event held at the University main auditorium. Nigerian Environmental society collaborated with Venite University to herald The World Environment Day. ii)Guest Speaker on Radio Nigeria, Progress FM 100.5, for Environmental Education and Public Sensitization on “Cost and Effects of Poor Waste Management”, 13th February, 2026. iii)Panelist at the Nigerian Youth Academy High Level Panel Discussion, organized by the Biological Working group of NYA, in Collaboration with the Ekiti state Polytechnic Health Center and the Students’ Union Government, on the 12th of February, 2026. Theme: “From Knowledge to Resilience: Educating Nigeria on the Environment-Health Nexus” iv) Guest Speaker on Radio Nigeria, Progress FM 100.5, for Environmental Education and Public Sensitization on ‘Plastic Pollution’, to commemorate the World Environment Day, 5th June, 2025. v) Guest Speaker on Radio Nigeria, Progress FM 100.5 on “Flooding, Causes, Effects and Mitigation” 5th July, 2025. vi) Health Sensitization Programme for some Landfill Dwellers in Sokoto Aiyekale Landfill, in collaboration with the Kwara State Ministry of Environment, Jan.- Feb., 2023 vii) Delegate member of Nigerian Environmental Society, Ondo state chapter, to Ayetoro Community in Ondo State on Environmental Assessment and Reconnaissance Survey of Ocean Surge and submerging of the Community, 21st September, 2022. viii) Delegate member of Nigerian Environmental Society, Ondo State chapter to the Chairman of OSOPADEC (Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development commission) for Public Awareness and Sensitization of the government on the looming Environmental Disaster at Ayetoro Community and its possible attendant Consequences on Ondo State and deliberations on the way forward, 22nd September, 2022.

ADMINISRATIVE EXPERIENCE: • 2021 - 2026: Examination Officer, Environmental Mgt & Toxicology Dept., FUOYE • 2026 – Departmental PG Rep • 2021 - 2025: Member, Faculty of Science Curriculum Committee, FUOYE • 2024 - 2025: 400 Level Course Adviser, Environmental Mgt & Toxicology Dept., FUOYE • 2023 - 2025: Staff Adviser to the Nigerian Environmental Management and Toxicology Students’ Association, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Chapter • 2023 - 2024: 300 Level Course Adviser, Environmental Mgt & Toxicology Dept., FUOYE • 2023: Member, Environmental Mgt & Toxicology Dept., Accreditation Committee • 2022 - 2023: 200 Level Course Adviser, Environmental Mgt & Toxicology Dept., FUOYE • 2021 - 2022: 100 Level Course Adviser, Environmental Mgt & Toxicology Dept., FUOYE • 2021 - 2022: Member, Faculty of Science Bulletin Committee, FUOYE

Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence

Giving the keynote address on "climate change" at Venite University main auditorium to commemorate the World environment Day, 2026
Giving the keynote address on "climate change" at Venite University main auditorium to commemorate the World environment Day, 2026
Radio programme on" flooding" during the raining season,2025 at Progress FM 100.5 ado-Ekiti
Radio programme on" flooding" during the raining season,2025 at Progress FM 100.5 ado-Ekiti
with my mentees after the successful defense of their project in 2025
with my mentees after the successful defense of their project in 2025
at a workshop on molecular biology at the Afe-Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
at a workshop on molecular biology at the Afe-Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
with the visiting Professors from Germany
with the visiting Professors from Germany
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