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Mrs. Itunu Oluwatosin Ayo

Lecturer II

Faculty of Life Sciences ยท Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology

Specialization Environmental Toxicology, with research interests in soil contamination, heavy metal pollution, microbial ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental risk assessment, and sustainable environmental management.

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

Phone: 08136683289

Email: itunu.ayo@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Ayo Itunu Oluwatosin is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Microbiology from Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria, and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Environmental Science and Technology from Lancaster University, United Kingdom.

Her teaching and research interests are in Environmental Toxicology, Waste Management, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Microbiology, and Soil Quality Assessment. Her research focuses on understanding the environmental and public health implications of contaminants in terrestrial ecosystems, with particular emphasis on heavy metal pollution, microbial contamination, and risk assessment of polluted soils. She is also interested in sustainable environmental management and evidence-based approaches to pollution control.

At the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, she is actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses, supervising students' practical and research activities, and contributing to academic and administrative responsibilities within the department. She is committed to promoting high standards of teaching, research, and community engagement while mentoring students in environmental sciences.

As an emerging researcher, she is pursuing doctoral studies in Environmental Toxicology, with a focus on assessing soil contamination from industrial activities and its ecological and human health implications. She has participated in academic conferences, departmental activities, and collaborative research initiatives aimed at advancing environmental sustainability and scientific knowledge.

Research Interests

Environmental Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Soil Pollution and Remediation, Heavy Metal Contamination, Environmental Risk Assessment, Environmental Microbiology, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Soil Quality Assessment, Sustainable Environmental Management, Industrial Pollution Monitoring, and Environmental Impact Assessment.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms Found in Dumpsite Soils in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Oye Campus), Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ayo, I. O., Ariyo, O. O., Odeleye, O. P., & Nwoke, P. C.
    Direct Research Journal of Biology and Biotechnology (2026)
  2. Heavy metal contamination and pollution assessment of dumpsite soils at Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Oye Campus), Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Ayo, I. O., Adejumo, A. A., Otugboyega, J. O., Aregbesola, F. B., and Nwoke, P. C.
    International Journal of Applied Biological Research (2026)
  3. Assessment of Climate Change Mitigation Policy Elements in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adejumo, A. A., Otugboyega, J. O., Obajaja, C. O., Madu, F. U., Ayo, I. O., Aregbesola, F. B., Agbeto, B. O., & Salami, K. D.
    Journal of Science Research and Reviews (2025)
  4. Assessment of Environmental Control Policy Elements' Somersaults in Ilupeju-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adejumo, A. A., Ayo, I. O., Otugboyega, J. O., Madu, F. U., Obajaja, C. O., Aderinola, A. D., Muhammad, S. A., Aregbesola, F. B., Kupolati, D. T., & Salami, K. D.
    Journal of Science Research and Reviews (2025)
  5. Assessment of Anti-Open Grazing Policy Implementation in Osun State, Nigeria: A Case Study of Ede North Local Government Area
    Authors: Adejumo, A. A., Obajaja, C. O., Otugboyega, J. O., Ayo, I. O., Aderinola, A. D., Salami, K. D., Oyetunji, O. G., & Aregbesola, F. B.
    Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research (2025)
  6. Physicochemical Properties, Heavy Metal Contamination and Microbial Characterization in the General Abattoir Soil in Oye-Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ayo, I. O., Ariyo, O. O., Odeleye, O. P., & Boboye, A. O.
    Dutse Journal of Agriculture and Food Security (DUJAFS) (2025)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching