Microbial Assessment of Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality in Poultry Farms in Ekiti State
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Mrs. Itunu Oluwatosin Ayo
Lecturer II
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Environmental Toxicology, with research interests in soil contamination, heavy metal pollution, microbial ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental risk assessment, and sustainable environmental management.
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc Environmental Management and Toxicology | Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom | 2015 |
| B.Sc Microiology | Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State | 2013 |
| S.S.C.E | Louisville Girls High School | 2006 |
Undergraduate Project Supervision
A Comparative Examination of the Aero microbial Analysis of Poultry and Non- Poultry Residential areas in Oye- Ekiti, Ekiti State
Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms found in Diesel-Contaminated Soil from Furniture Workshop Environments in Ikole- Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Isolation And Characterization of Microorganisms Found in Dumpsite Soils in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Oye-Campus), Ekiti State, Nigeria
Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms from the General Abattoir Soil in Oye, Ekiti State. Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms from the General Abattoir Soil in Oye, Ekiti State.
Course Teaching
Methods in Environmental Analysis
Oceanography
Hazardous Substance Management
Environmental Aspects of Pesticides and Other Toxicants Usage
Ecological Disasters and Control
Petroleum and Environment
Soil Chemistry and Microbiology
Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
Selected Publications
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
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
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
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
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
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
