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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Oluwafemi Anthony Ajayi
Senior Lecturer
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Animal Physiology
Biography
Dr. Oluwafemi Anthony Ajayi is a Senior Lecturer and Acting Head of Department in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Zoology from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta now Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He also obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology (Animal Physiology) from the same University. His research interests cut across different areas of Animal Physiology, including stress physiology, reproductive biology and environmental adaptation in animals.
With several years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Ajayi teaches courses in Animal Physiology, Comparative Anatomy and Environmental Biology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research focuses on understanding physiological responses of animals to environmental changes and applying this knowledge to improve animal health and productivity.
Dr. Ajayi has published articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals and presented papers at national and international conferences. He is committed to mentoring students and advancing research in animal and environmental sciences.
As Ag. HOD, he provides academic leadership and fosters collaborations that promote excellence in teaching, research and community service.
Research Interests
Environmental and Ecological Physiology
Nutritional Physiology
Behavioural Physiology
Endocrinology
Comparative Physiology
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | 2012-2021 |
| M.Sc | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | 2008 – 2011 |
| B.Sc | University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | 2002 - 2008 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Selected Publications
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Domestic Dogs in Oye and Ikole Local Governmnt Areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Sabo Mahmud, Omonijo Adejumoke Oluwatosin, Ajayi Oluwafemi Anthony, Adewumi Emmanuel Abiodun, Adeniyi Temitope Emmanuel, and Gaskin-Awolusi David Jesuloluwa
Sahel Journal of Life Sciences • 2026
Open publicationShell Biochemical Composition and Morphotype-Based Variation of Wild Limicolaria Flammea from Ogun and Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi, O.A., Bamidele, J.A., Williams, O.O., Bello, O.E., Ashade, O.O., Taiwo, Erioluwa, Dosunmu, J.O., Olafare, R.O., Babalola, O.P., Daniel, A.C., and Idowu, A.B.
Journal of Molluscan Research • 2026
Antioxidant Activities and Hemocytes Cells of Archachatina marginata at Different Developmental Stages
Authors: Ajayi, O. A., Oyewole, D. M., Okeniyi, F. A., Onunkwor, B. O., Ademolu, K .O.
Journal of Natural Science, Engineering and Technology, Special Edition (Science) • 2026
Spatial modelling of household and environmental correlates of inequitable WASH access in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: A. S. Babalola, L. O. Busari, B. Adewale, O. O. Omitola, A. O. Gbadewole, J. K. Fawole, O. F. Olaonipekun, T. A. Adekunle, O. A. Babalola, F. Oyelude, A. B. Adigun, C. J. Idemili, O. Adeniran, H. O. Mogaji, O. A. Ajayi, V. P. Gyang, D. Bayegun, K. Ajisafe
Discover Environment • 2026
Open publication
