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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Prof. Olubunmi Samuel Shittu
Professor
Department of Soil Science and Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: soil fertility and plant nutrition, soil chemistry, biochar technology, carbon sequestration, land degradation, environmental pollution, and climate-smart agriculture
Biography
Prof Shittu Olubunmi Samuel is a Professor of Soil Science at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. He has been a lecturer for over twenty years both at Ekiti State University and Federal University Oye-Ekiti, with an expansive career spanning teaching, pioneering research and top-tier institutional leadership; he has established himself as one of the leading authority in agricultural sustainability and soil resource management in Nigeria.
Educational Background:
His robust academic foundation was built at Nigeria's premier tertiary institutions:
• B. Agric in Soil Science — Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife)
• M.Sc in Agronomy — University of Ibadan (U.I)
• PhD in Soil Science— University of Ilorin (Unilorin)
Academic Contributions & Research Interests:
Driven by a commitment to environmental stewardship and food security, his core research focus spans critical sub-disciplines of agricultural science, including:
• Soil Fertility and Mineralogy
• Environmental and pollution studies
• Integrated Nutrient management
• Soil organic matter Dynamics
• Carbon sequestration
Leadership & Administrative Excellence:
Beyond the classroom and laboratory, he is an accomplished University administrator with a proven track record of institutional transformation. He has served in several high-profile capacities including:
• Acting Vice Chancellor
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
• Head of Campus — FUOYE Ikole Campus
• Sub-Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
• Head of Department (HOD) Department of Soil Science
Professional Affiliations
He has actively engaged in the global and scientific communities, maintaining active membership in progressive professional bodies:
• International Union of Soil Science (IUSS)
• Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS)
• Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORSON)
• Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN)
Prof Shittu has authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers
Research Interests
Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition, Soil Pollution and Environmental Management
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | University of Ilorin | 2009 |
| Master | University of Ibadan | 2000 |
| B.Agric | Obafemi Awolowo University | 1995 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
Professor Emeritus Peter Akinsola Okebukola Project Price for Best Overall Participant at the 11 Week Practical Training on Writing Grant Proposal and Fundraising. - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education
Grants
International Atomic Entergy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Entergy Agency (IAEA)
TETFUND Grant
TETFUND Grant
Membership of Professional Bodies
Registered Soil Scientist (RSS)
Member
Member
Fellow
Paper Presentation - Local
45th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN), Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
World Congress of Soil Science, China
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Assessment of biochar addition on soil properties, phosphorus availability and carbon sequestration in soils developed from charnockite
Evaluation of Selected Soil Properties, Growth, Yield and Quality of Carrot Under Integrated Nutrients Management in the Rain Forest Agro-Ecological Zone of Nigeria
Biochar Feedstock and Pyrolysis Temperature Effect on Soil Quality, Productivity and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Maize in Two Agroecology
Postgraduate M.Phil Supervision
Response of Onion (Allium cepa L.) to Nitrogen Fertilizer and Humic Acid Concentrate in an Alfisol under Rainfed Condition in Osogbo
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Phytoremediation of Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil in Ughievwe Community, Delta State Using Maize (Zea Mays) and Soyabean (Glycine Max) as Selected Test Crops
Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management and Physiographic Position on Nitrate and Nitrite Content of Two Indigenous Vegetables
Spinach Performance in Response to Humic Acid Concentrate and Lime Amendment in Acidic Soil
Influence of Humic Acid Concentrate on Phytoemediation of Soil Contaminated with Heavy Metals using Tomato and Soybean
Comparative Effect of Sources of Primary Essential Element on Lettuce Performance
Course Teaching
Advanced Soil Fertility
Fertilizer Manufacture and Use
Advanced Soil Analysis and Instrumentation
Advanced Plant Nutrition
Advanced Plant and Soil Analytical Techniques
Soil Sediment and Mineralogy
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