Dr. Hafiz Awofe Akinyele

Reader / Associate Professor

Faculty of Life Sciences · Department of Microbiology

Specialization Industrial and Applied Microbiology

Office: Are-Afao

Phone: +2348033968636

Email: hafiz@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Hafiz A. Akinyele is a Reader in the Department of Microbiology at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. His research focuses on Industrial and Applied Microbiology, with emphasis on microbial enzymes, microbial physiology, and the microbial deterioration of lignocellulosic wastes.
He investigates the production and optimization of industrially relevant enzymes, and how microorganisms can convert agricultural residues into biofuels, biochemicals, and animal feed. This work supports waste valorization and sustainable bioprocess development for Nigeria’s agro-industrial sector.
At FUOYE, Dr. Akinyele teaches Industrial Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, and Microbial Physiology. He mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students and engages in research that links laboratory findings to practical industrial applications. He is a member of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology and American Society of Microbiology.

Research Interests

Microbial enzymes, microbial physiology, the microbial deterioration of lignocellulosic wastes and production secondary metabolites.

Qualifications

• B. Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (1990, 1997 and 2014)

Selected Publications

1. 1. Prevalence of Dermatophytes among Tinea Capitis-infected Pupils and Associated Risk Factors in Some Southwestern States of Nigeria. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 33 Issue 2; 219-226 2. Process Optimisation of Amylase Produced by Lactic
   Authors: 1. Oluchi Miriam Ukhureigbe, Samuel Oluwasegun Ajoseh, Zenas Chisom Agubata, Hafiz Awofe Akinyele, Tennny Obiageli Egwuatu, Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi, Daughin Dighittoghi Moro. 2026 2. Hafiz A. Akinyele, Mercy A. Okuku, Cheryl I. Nwokeoma, Monioluwa A. L
   1. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 33 Issue 2; 219-226 2. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 10(2): 7366-7372 3. Walailak Journal of Science 4. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences 10 (4) 663-668. 5. Journa (1. 2026 2. . 2026 3)

Professional Qualification

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Uthmadam Fodio University (2007)

Grants

• Waste to Wealth - Step B (2012)

Scholarship

• None

Prizes

• None

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigerian Society for Microbiology and American Society of Microbiology. (2009, 2018)

Paper Presentation - Local

• 1. Effect of Nutritional factors on the thermostable cellulase producing thermophilic bacteria Isolated from Sawdust dumps 2. Microbiological and Physico-Chemical Changes during production of Soy - Fortified Ogi - Nigerian Society for Microbiology. FUTO 2010. Annual NIFST Conference (2010, 2004)

Paper Presentation - International

• (a) H. A. Akinyele, M. A. Okuku and C. I Nwokeoma. Process Optimisation of Amylase Produced by Alkaliphilic Tolerant Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Indigenous foods and Dumpsites. 7th International Science Conference. FUOYE. Ekiti State. May 14-16, 20 - San Francisco USA, FUOYE (2019, 2024)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• OKUKU, MERCY ABOOMA, ANTHONY BLESSING WURAOLA, ADEKOLA, ABDULWASIU , OLAYINKA, OLAMIPOSI EMMANUEL, OGUNSOLA, GABRIEL OLUWAESGUN - 1. Process Optimization of Amylase Produced by Alkaliphilic Tolerant Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Indigenous Foods and Dumpsites 2. Enhanced Production of Erythritol By Osmophilic Fungi Isolated from Corncobs Through Improved Erythrose-Reductase Activity 3. Screening and Characterisation of beta-galactosidse synthesized by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Yogurt, Cheese Whey and Ogi. 4. Production of Xylose Reductase by Bacteria/ Fungi Isolated From Lignocellulosic Wastes 5. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Leuconostoc mesenteroides with Potential for Production of Dextran from Fermented Starchy Materials (2023, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 202)

Course Teaching

• MCB 201, 203, 303,306, 402, 404, 407, 410, 801, 803, 805, 818, 820, 822, 836 and 837 - General Microbiology, Microbiological Techniques, Microbial Physiology and Metabolism, Soil Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Petroleum Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology, Advanced Bacteriology, Advanced Microbial Physiology, Advanced Researched Methodology, Advanced Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Spoilage of Food , Fermentation Technology Advanced Industrial Microbiology, Biodegradation and Bioremediation (2018 till Date)