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Dr. Olubunmi Grace SODIPE

Reader / Associate Professor | Head of Department

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Animal Production and Health

Specialization Animal Physiology

Office: Professorial Building, Ikole-Ekiti Campus, Federal University Oye-Ekiti,

Phone: 08034447360

Email: olubunmi.sodipe@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Sodipe Olubunmi Grace (née Rosiji) is a distinguished Nigerian academic, researcher, and Animal Physiologist with extensive experience in teaching, research, laboratory management, and academic administration. She currently serves as a Reader (Associate Professor) and Head of the Department of Animal Production and Health. She obtained her Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (now Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta) in 2011. She previously earned a M. Agric. in Animal Physiology in 2005, B. Agric. in Animal Production and Health.in 2000 from the same institution, and NCE from the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, in 1996. Driven by a passion for advancing quality education through innovative and cutting-edge technologies, she has dedicated her career to the development of animal physiology, livestock production, and agricultural sciences. Her research interests focus on Animal Physiology, with significant contributions to improving animal health, welfare, and productivity through the use of ethnobotanicals in scientific research and innovation. A respected member of several national and international professional bodies. She has over 40 publications in both national and international journals. Beyond teaching and research, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership through numerous administrative responsibilities. Her commitment to community development extends to professional and public service organizations. Throughout her career, she has actively participated in organizing international scientific conferences and workshops, particularly in animal science, organic agriculture, and Giant African Land Snail (GALS) research. Her scholarly contributions have earned her the prestigious STEP-B Postgraduate Scholarship Award for her Ph.D. studies. Dr. Sodipe is widely respected for her professionalism, integrity, leadership, and dedication to excellence in teaching, research, community service, and the advancement of agricultural education in Nigeria. She continues to contribute significantly to the development of animal physiology and livestock production through research, academic leadership, and professional service.

Research Interests

Use of enthobotanicals in eliminating stress and elevating the growth and reproduction performance of animals.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Effect of Alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) and Black pepper(Piper nigrum) Supplementation on Growth Performance , Carcass Traits, and Health Status of Broiler Chickens
    Authors: Sodipe O. G., Gabriel G. O., Abiodun, T. S., Adekola , A. T., Bankole, G. A. and Olubodun, O.O.
    Indian Journal of Animal Science (2026)
  2. Effects of Crinum glaucum bulb extract on growth performance, carcass and organ traits, haemato-biochemistry parameters and oxidative enzymes markers in broiler chickens.
    Authors: O. G. Gabriel, P. Chuwudi, O.G. Sodipe, T. A. Folayan, A. Tella, O. A. Kehinde, A. A. Oduboni, J. T. Ogunlade and T.O. Babalola
    Iranian Journal of applied Animal Science (2025)
  3. Bacillus subtilis 7A Enhances the Nutritional Quality of Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens Linn.) Seeds and Potentiates Its Roles in the Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
    Authors: Omodele Ibraheem, Pelumi D. Ibikunle, Ruth A. O. Ajobiewe, OlubukolaH. Oyeniran, Grace O. Sodipe, Titilope R. Komolafe, Kayode Komolafe, Oluwasogo T. Oyewole, Emmanuel C. Ogwa and Temitope O. Jeje.
    Journal of Food Science (2025)
  4. Evaluation of Heamatological and Serum Biochemical Parameters via Dietary Inclusion of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) Leaves in Rabbit Meal.
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Gabriel, G. O, Adeoye, D. O., Olajire, P. B., Obaro, O. H., Ologunagba, Omooluwalowo, O. L., Adebusoye, E. A., Ajala, O. E., Jayeola, K. A., Sanya, O. S, Owolabi, O. M., Ologuntoye, E. B., Gazal, O. S.
    J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. (2025)
  5. Effects of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) Seed Meal on Growth Performance, Haematological Indices, Lipid Profile, Liver Functions, and Immunological Response in Broiler Chickens 4(3): 85-94.
    Authors: Sodipe Olubumi Grace, Gabriel Godfrey Odeh, Adetunmbi Tella, Adesina Ayomide Opeyemi,Owolabi Priscilla Pelumi, Eyitayo Timileyin Danie, Jegede Ahmed Timileyin, Oke Bosede Janet, Adisa Samuel Adesina, Ajiboye Adetomiwa Precious and Ogungbemi Temiloluwa Eph
    Journal of World's Poultry Science (2025)
  6. Growth performance, blood profile and carcass quality of growing rabbits fed diets with Cinnamomum cassia extract.
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Ebenso, I. E. and Gazal, O. S.
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment. (2024)
  7. Effects of different drinking water sources on the growth performance, serum biochemistry, liver function and histopathological changes of a male Sprague Dawley rat.
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Popoopla G. O., Fasanmi, O. M., Adedapo D. E., Olorunfemi F. E., Adeboye, M. O., Ebenso , I. E. and Gazal, O. S.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (2024)
  8. Dietary effects of Gliricidia sepium leaf meal on Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) fingerlings.
    Authors: John B. Olasunkanmi, O. Julius, Jeremiah O. Jimoh, Theophilus O. Babalola, Joshua B. Ogunremi, Ademola O. Akinsorotan, Tolulope O. Ariyomo, Oluwatosin H. Tope-Jegede, Olubunmi G. Sodipe and Bayode P. Omobepade
    Tropical Agriculture (2024)
  9. Effect of Garcinia kola Seed Extract on the Serum Biochemistry of the Diabetes Induced Male Rats
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Bello, A. A, Adeboye, M. O., Fowose, D. H., Ajayi A. O and Gazal, O. S.
    FUOYE journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology (2024)
  10. Face-Mask Ownership and Handling Patterns during the First Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic in Ekiti State, Southwest, Nigeria.
    Authors: Hilary I. Okoh, Concilia I. Iyeh, Hammed O. Mogaji, Ikenna M. Odoh, Olubunmi G. Sodipe, Segun I. Oyedeji, Maureen O. Okoh and Aaron O. Nwana .
    Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, (2023)
  11. EEffect of Buccholzia coricea Engl.Ethanolic Extract on the Haematological, Serum Biochemical Parameters and Liver Function Test of male Sprague – Dawley Rats.
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Shittu, A. M., Ajayi, O. A., Abioja, M. O., and Gazal, O. S.
    EKSU Journal of Science and Technology (2023)
  12. Quantitative detection of frying oil composition used for fried grasshopper (Oedalense senegalenses krauss) using FTIR spectra in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Ebenso, I. E., Daja A., Sodipe, O. G., Umeren E.P., Akpan, I.P., Musa, I.A. and Ademolu K.O.
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (2023)
  13. Adeleye, O. O. , Abatan, M. O., Dosumu, O. A., James, A. S., Adegoke, A. V., Mamidu, M. O., Sodipe, O. G., Olorunsogbon, B. F. and Sanwo, K. A.
    Authors: Apple cider vinegar administration on carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chickens.
    Tropical animal health and production (2021)
  14. Effect of plants leaves additives in feed concentrate on the growth performance of African giant land snail Archachatina marginata.
    Authors: Sodipe O. G., Ajayi, O. A., Abioja, M. O, Osunkeye, G. O, and Ebenso, I. E.
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (2021)
  15. Growth performance, biochemical and nutritional value of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata) snails fed Moringa oleiefra leaf additives.
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Ajayi A. O, Abioja, M. O. and Osunkeye G. O.
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment. (2021)
  16. Sensitivity of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) in mining soil from Ijero -Ekiti, Nigeria.
    Authors: Agbo S. O., Mustapha M.A., Ogaugwu C.E, Sodipe, O.G., Chukwu, E.C., Raji, M. F. and Nebo, U.C.
    Journal of applied science environmental management, (2021)
  17. Dataset on part replacement of dipalmitoylphosphatidychline with locust bean on stimulated tracheobronchial fluid, in vitro bioaccessibilty test and modelling of lung deposition of trace elements bound to airborne particulates.
    Authors: Emmanuel Gbenga Olumayede, Ilemobayo Oguntimehin, Chuckuembe Ojiodu, Bolanle M. Babalola, Ayomipo Ojo, Olagboye S. Adeoye and Olubunmi Grace Sodipe
    Data in brief (2020)
  18. Development of tracheobronchial fluid for in vitro bioaccessibility assessment of particulates-bound trace elements.
    Authors: Emmanuel Gbenga Olumayede, Ilemobayo Oguntimehin, Bolanle Babalola, Chuckuembe Ojiodu, Richard O. Akinyeye, Grace Olubunmi Sodipe, Joseph Uche and Ayomipo Ojo
    Methods X (2019)
  19. Effect of Moringa oleifera on live weight and reproductive tract dimension of giant African land snail (Archachatina marginata).
    Authors: Abiona, J. A., Abioja, M. O., Fabinu, O. O., Ehimiyein, A. O., Ladokun, A. O., Olapeju, Y. A., Sodipe, O. G., Oke, O. E and Onagbesan, O. M.
    Archiva Zootechnica (2018)
  20. Haematological and Serum Biochemical Responses of West African Dwarf Bucks to Daily Drenching with Aframomum melegueta Seed Extract.
    Authors: Sodipe, O. G., Abioja, M. O., Adeleye, O. O., Dehinbo, T. O., Olubunmi, O. M. and Sowande, O.S.
    Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa (2018)
  21. Honey administration in laying pullet during hot-dry season does not alter lipid and vitamin A content of eggs.
    Authors: Abioja, M. O., Abiona, J. A., Adekunle, M. O., and Sodipe, O. G.,
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production

Professional Qualification

Scholarship

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Administrative and organizational95%
A team player90%
Working knowledge of basic experimental Physiology90%
High skill in data management, interpretation and reporting of research outcomes90%
High acquaintances with data handling following the basic statistical process and the use of Statistical Software e.g. Statistical Analysis System (SAS) etc85%
Computer literacy95%
Formation of concept, initiation of researchable projects and development of training syllabus for enhanced higher crop productivity95%
Good audience assessment, teaching and facilitation skill for formal and informal trainings95%
Curriculum development & course design90%
Workshop & seminar facilitation90%
Peer review & editorial skills90%
Student mentoring & supervision95%

Custom Fields

Acting Head of Department: Department of Animal Production and Health (APH), Federal University Oye Ekiti. 1st August 2024 to date , Diaspora Scholar Committee 27th May, 2026 to date iii. Member, Senate Estimate Committee 24th March, 2026 to date iv. Member, APH Departmental Quality Assurance Committee (2024) v. vi. Member, APH Departmental NIAS Accreditation Committee (2023 - 2024) vii. Chairman, Financial and Welfare Committee, Faculty of Science International Conference (2023) viii. Chairman, Welfare Committee of Faculty of Science (2018 - 2023) ix. Member, Advisory Committee of Faculty of Science (2018 - 2023) x. Member, Animal and Environmental Biology Departmental Accreditation Committee (2015 - 2023) xi. Chairperson, Marketing and Publicity Sub-Committee, Faculty of Science International Conference (2018) xii. Member, LOC Faculty of Science International Conference (2016 – 2019) xiii. Chairperson, Welfare and Publicity Committee, Faculty of Science International Conference (2017) xiv. Member, Organizing Committee of the Two day Workshop on Radio Immunoassay and Surgical Techniques in Animal Experimentation held at the Faculty of Science, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State. (2017)

Member: Diaspora Scholar Committee 27th May, 2026 to date

Member: APH Departmental Quality Assurance Committee (2024 to date)

Member: APH Departmental NIAS Accreditation Committee (2023 - 2024).

Chairman: Financial and Welfare Committee, Faculty of Science International Conference (2023)

Chairman: Welfare Committee of Faculty of Science (2018 - 2023)

Member: Advisory Committee of Faculty of Science (2018 - 2023)

Member: Animal and Environmental Biology Departmental Accreditation Committee (2015 - 2023)

Chairman: Marketing and Publicity Sub-Committee, Faculty of Science International Conference (2018)

Member: LOC Faculty of Science International Conference (2016 – 2019) xiii. Chairperson, Welfare and Publicity Committee, Faculty of Science International Conference (2017) xiv. Member, Organizing Committee of the Two day Workshop on Radio Immunoassay and Surgical Techniques in Animal Experimentation held at the Faculty of Science, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State. (2017

Member: ASUU Electoral Committee, 2024

Secretary: FUOYE ASUU Multipurpose Cooperative 2020 - till date

Good communication and presentation skill: Good audience engagement

Mentorship and Supervision: Participatory engagement of my student in experimentation

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