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Professor A. Babatunde Idowu obtained his first degree in Zoology from the then Ondo State University now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti with a Second Class Upper in 1986. He proceeded to the prestigious premier University of Ibadan, Ibadan where he studied and specialized in Animal Physiology at the Department of Zoology and obtained M.Sc (Hons) Zoology on Zoology on Animal Physiology in 1988 and Doctor of Philosophy in 1995.

From April, 1992 to February, 1995, he was an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB). From 1995 to September 1997, he was Lecturer II. From 1997 to September 2000, he became a Lecturer I in the same Department. In 2003, he was promoted to the rank of a Senior Lecturer and later became an Associate Professor 2003 and later a full Professor in 2006. Between January 2008 and April 2009 he was at the University of Lagos for his sabbatical leave.

Professor Idowu has fought many battles in the University to ensure that justice was served. He believes as the German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, once said “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil”. He is not too diplomatic; for he believes an academic must be able to speak his/her mind at all time. He respects men but only fears God.

He has supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate students alike. He has produced many Ph.D graduates including Dr. Kehinde Ademolu, Dr. Dele Adeyi, Dr. Adeyemi Ajao and others. He has about six major researches in progress, with particular interest in Zonocerus variegatus. Professor Idowu has over 87 papers in reputable journals in and outside the country. He is published in not less than 22 proceedings.

  • Institutions Attended
      Ebekun Secondary Commercial School, Iresi 1976 – 1978
      Okemesi Grammar School, Okemesi-Ekiti 1979 – 1982
      Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti. 1982 – 1986
      University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1987 – 1988
      University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1988 – 1995
      Galilee International Management Institute, Israel in Collaboration with Harvard University Extension School. 2012
  • PROF. IDOWU A. BABATUNDE

    ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:
    i. West African School Certificate 1982
    ii. B.Sc (Hons) Zoology (Second Class-Upper) 1986
    iii. M.Sc Zoology (Animal Physiology) 1988
    iv. Ph. D Zoology (Animal Physiology) 1995
    v. Certificate in Management of Higher Education Institution 2012

    Membership of Professional Bodies:
    • Nigerian Society for Parasitology
    • Science Association of Nigeria.
    • Nigerian Entomological Society
    • Zoological Society of Nigeria
    • Nigerian Institute of Biology
    • The American Entomological Society
    • The Orthopterists
    • Member, Editorial Advisory Zoological Society of Nigeria. (2002 till date)

    WORK EXPERIENCE AND DATE:


    i. Tutor (NYSC): K-Dere Community Grammar School, K-Dere, Ghokana, Rivers State. 1986-1987
    ii. Assistant Lecturer; Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. 1992- 1995.
    iii. Part Time Lecturer; Dept. of Science Laboratory Technology training programme, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 1995 – 1997.
    iv. Lecturer II; Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 1997 – 2000
    v. Lecturer I; Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2000 – 2003
    vi. Senior Lecturer; Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
    vii. Reader; Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2003-2006
    viii. Professor; Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2006-Till date
    ix. Visiting Associate Professor, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 2008-2009
    x. Visiting Professor, Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State 2013
    xi. Adjunct Professor, Federal College of Education 2016

    ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES, COMMITTEE SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

    Acting Head, Department of Biological Sciences 2001- 2005
    Interim Head of Department, Biological Science 2007
    Member, University Senate 2001-till date
    Member, University Ceremonials Committee 1999-2005
    Member, UNAAB Users Committee 2010-2014
    COLNAS Representative on SLTTP Committee 1995
    COLNAS Representative on UNAAB’S Educational Broadcasts 1995
    Coordinator, Science Laboratory Technology Training Programme 2000 -2001
    Member, College of Board of Studies 2000 –till date
    Member, Senate Committee on verification of Student Certificate 1998 – 2001
    Member, University Ceremonial Committee 1997 -2005
    Member, Senate Committee on Examinations 1998 till date
    Chairman, College Committee on Leadership Seminar 1998 -2005
    Member, Board of Postgraduate Studies 1997- 2001
    Coordinator, Zoology Unit, department of Biology Sciences. 1997-till date
    Coordinator, Science Laboratory Technology Training Programme 2000-2001
    Member, Student Disciplinary Committee 1996 – 1998
    Member, LOC for International Conference on Science and National Development 2004- till date
    Member, UNAAB Linkages and Partnership Committee 2005- 2008
    Member, Screening Exercise for fresh Students 2008- till date
    Member, Appointments and Promotion Committee for Academic Staff 2009- 2013
    Member, Staff Disciplinary Committee 2009- 2013
    Hall Warden, Male Hostel 2009- 2014
    Member, Capital Development Committee 2009
    Member, FUNAAB Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee 2010
    Member, UNAAB Campus Security Committee 2010
    Member, Council Committee on Staff Certificate Screening 2010- 2012
    Chairman, Council Sub-Committee on verification of Junior Staff Certificate2010 – 2012
    Member, Committee on the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of FUNAAB 2012
    Member, Senate Committee on Examination Results 1995-2008
    Member, Senate Committee on Examination results 2010-till date
    Member, UNAAB Users Committee 2010-2014
    Chairman, FUNAAB Staff School Development Committee 2010-2013
    Member, Review of Academic Brief for FUNAAB 2012-2016
    Chairman, FUNAAB Curriculum Review Committee 2012-2016
    Chairman, Federal University of Agriculture Ceremonial Committee 2010-2015
    Responsible for the organizing and executing of the social and academic ceremonies of the University
    Member, Business Committee of University Senate 2016
    Member, Search Team for the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor 2016
    Dean, Student Affairs, FUNAAB 2017
    Chairman, Committee on Funaab Academic Brief 2017
    Chairman, Administrative Enquiry 0n 2017 JUPEB 2017
    Member, Committee on Improved Welfare Package for the University Staff 2017
    Member, Committee on Review of Remuneration of External Examiners 2017
    Vice-Chancellor, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo state 2020
    Chairman, Senate, Glorious Vision University 2020
    Member, Council, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo state 2020
    Member, Board of Trustees, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo state 2020

    Publications

    (a) Dissertation (i) Studies on Earthworms found in different locations in Ondo State (B.Sc Project, 1986) (ii) Studies on the attraction of the African pest grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (L) to plants (M.Sc 1988) (iii) Structural and Physiological Studies on the repelled gland of the African pest grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) (Ph.D, 1995) INAUGURAL LECTURE: Idowu A. Babatunde (2015) The Animal in the Lens of A Zoologist. FUNAAB Inaugural Lecture Series No. 50 Pp148 (b) Articles in Learned Journal (1) Idowu, A. B. (1995) Structure of the repellent gland of Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera:Pyrgomorphidae) Journal of African Zoology 109: 247 – 252. (2) Idowu, A. B. (1996). The growth pattern of the repellent gland Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera; Pyragomorphidae) Bio Science Research Communications 8: 1 – 6. (3) Idowu, A. B. and Modder, W.W.D. (1996). Possible control of the stinking grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus by human consumption, Niger. Fld. 61: 7–14. (4) Idowu, A. B. (1997). The defensive mechanisms of Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera, Pyrgomorphidae) against potential Predators. Journal of African Zoology 111: 109 – 203. (5) Idowu, A. B. and Modder, W.W.D. (1998). Preliminary Chemical Analyses of the repellent secretion of the African variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus Insect Sci. Appl; 18: 129 – 137. (6) Idowu, A. B. and Idowu, O. A. (1999). Pharmacological properties of the repellent secretion of Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera; Pyrgomorphidae) Rev. Biol. Trop. 47(4): 1015 – 1020. (7) Idowu A. B. (2000). The mode of Action of the repellent gland of Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) Bioscience research Communications 12 (2): 119-125 (8) Idowu, A. B. (2000). Effect of food plants in the volume of repellent secretions obtained in adult Zonocerus variegatus (L). (Orthoptera; Pyrgomorphidae) Rev. Biol. Trop. 49(2): 679-684 (9) Idowu, A. B. and Akinsete, Alfred (2000). The attraction of Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera; Pyrgomorphidae) to different types of lure Rev. Biol. Trop. 49(2) 673-678 (10) Idowu, A. B and Edema, O.A. (2002). The microbial flora of the different gut regions of the variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) Niger. J.PL. Prot. :20:19-30 (11) Idowu, A. B., Amusan A.A.S. and Oyediran, A.G. (2003) The response of Clarias garienpinus fingerlings (Burchell 1822) to the diet containing Housefly maggot (Musca domestica)Journal of Animal Production 30(1):139-144 (12) Idowu, A.B. and Sonde O.A (2004) The Effects of some food plants to the growth,Development and Fecundity of Zonocerus variegatus (L) Niger.J.Entomol. 21:54-64 (13) Mafiana, C.F; Idowu, A.B; Amusan, A.A.S; & Oke, O.A (2003) Survey of adult mosquitoes in the hostels of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasit. 24:167-172 (14) Adeniyi, A.A., Idowu,A.B., and Okedeyi, O.O. (2003) Levels of Cadmium, Chromium and lead in dumpsites earthworm Lybrodrilus violaceous, Housefly Musca domestica and dragonfly Libellua luctosa. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 46(3)452-456 (15) Idowu A.B., Edema M.O., Kolawole A. Z. (2003) A comparative analysis of fauna populations in the soil of University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. ASSET 2(2) 105-15 (16) Ademolu, K.O., Idowu,A.B., Mafiana,C.F. and Osinowo,O.A. (2004) Performance, Proximate, and mineral analyses of the African Giant Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) fed different nitrogen sources African Journal of Biotech.3 (8) :412-417 (17) Amusan, A.A.S., Mafiana,C.F., Idowu,A.B. and Olatunde, G.O. (2004) Mosquito species breeding in ground pools and artificial containers in Ajana, Ogun State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Entomol. 21:11-21 (18) Idowu, M.A., Idowu, A.B. and Faseki, M.F. (2004) Nutrient composition and processing of variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L.)(Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) for human consumption Niger. J. Entomol. 21:65-70 (19) Sam-Wobo, S.O., C.F. Mafiana and A.B. Idowu (2004) Re-infection patterns of ascariasis among children in Ogun State,Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasit. 25: 7-13 (20) Adeniyi, A.A., Okedeyi, O.O. and Idowu,A.B. (2005) Determination of Cadmium, Chromium and lead in dumpsites soil millipedes Parajulus sp. Ghana Journal of Chemistry 6:17-26 (21) Idowu, A.B And Akinnusi, O.A (2005) The structure of the ovotestis of the common African land snails found in Abeokuta, South Western, Nigeria Journal of Animal Production 33(2): 286-293 (22) Ademolu, K.O. and Idowu, A.B. (2005) The use of poultry dropping as snail feed J. Anim. And Veter. Adv. 4(6):566-569 (23) Idowu A.B., Edema M.O., Adeyi A.O. (2006) Distribution of micro-flora in the gut sections and casts of Libyodrillus violaceous collected from University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria Rev. Biol. Trop. 54(1): 49-58 (24) Amusan, A.A.S., Mafiana,C.F., Idowu,A.B. and Olatunde, G.O. (2005) Sampling mosquitoes with CDC trap in rice field and plantation communities in Ogun State. Tanzania Health Research Bulletin 7: 111-116 (25) Amusan, A.A.S., Idowu,A.B. and Arowolo,F.S. (2005) Comparative toxicity effect of bush tea leaves (Hyptis suaveolens) and orange peel (Citrus sinesis) oil extract on larvae of the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti. Tanzania Health Research Bulletin 7: 174-178 (26) Idowu, O.A., Idowu, A.B., Mafiana, C. F. and Sam-Wobo, S. O. (2000). Multiplication and viability of axenically cultivated Trypamosoma vivax in invitro and invivo cultures. African Journal of Biotech (27) Idowu, A.B., Akinloye, O.A. And Ifede,O.D(2006) Effect of Hyptis suaveolens Ethanolic Extract on the Physiology of Albino Rats The Zoologists4:75-79 (28) Idowu, A.B., Akinloye, O.A. And Ogunlaru,O.O (2006) Comparative Studies of the effects of Amaranthus spinosus And Amaranthus caudatus leaf extract on the Physiology of Albino Rats The Zoologists4:45-48 (29) Idowu, A.B, O.D. Babalola and Ademolu, K.O. (2007) Potentials of Albazia saman pod as feed for the Albino rat Sprague dawley Trop. Vet. 25(4): 116-123 (30) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Agbelusi, M.O.(2006) Effect of stocking density on the growth and haemolymph biochemical value of Archachatina marginata Trop. Vet. 24: (1&2) 6-10 (31) Osunkeye, O.J., O.A. Osinowo, A.B. Idowu & J.A. Adenowo (2006) Effects of temperature and moisture on the cumulative and weekly weight gain of giant African land snails Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina Asset Series A 6 (2) :37-44 (32) Idowu A.B., Wewe, N and Amusan, A.A.S. (2007) Heavy metal content of the variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) collected from various locations in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigerian Journal of Entomology 24: 35-41 (33) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Amusan, A.A.S. (2007) Chemical Analysis of tissues of Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) during post-embryonic development in Abeokuta,South-western, Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Entomology 24: 27-34 (34) Idowu, O.A.,Olorode N., Idowu A.B. and Sam-Wobo, S.O (2007) Fascioliasis: Prevalence, Protein content and attitude of butchers in Abeokuta to infected Liver. Nig. J. Parasit. 27: 7-13 (35) Idowu A.B., Edema M.O., & Adeyi A.O. (2007) Gut microflora and microfauna of earthworm species in the soils of the research farms of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria Biological, Agriculture & Horticulture 25(3) 185-200 (36) Ekpo,U.F, Mafiana, C.F. Adeofun C.O. Solarin ART and Idowu A.B (2007)Geographical information system and predictive risk maps of urinary schistosomiasis in Ogun State, Nigeria BMC Infectious Diseases 8:74-85 (37) Adeleke, M.A.; Mafiana, C.F.; Idowu, A.B.; Adekunle, M.F. & Dansu, B.M.(2008) Morphometric studies on Culex quinquefasciatus and Mansonia africana (Diptera: Culicidae) in Abeokuta, south-western Nigeria Tanzania Journal of Health Research, Vol. 10, No. 2,99-102 (38) Adeleke, M.A.; Mafiana, C.F.; Idowu, A.B.; Adekunle, M.F. & Sam-Wobo,S.O.(2008) Mosquito larval habitats and public health implications in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria Tanzania Journal of Health Research, Vol. 10, No. 2,99-102 (39) Adeleke, M.A.; Mafiana, C.F.; Idowu, A.B.; A.A.S. Amusan and Adekunle,M.F.(2008) Morphometric studies on Anopheles gambiae complex (Diptera: Culicidae) in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Acta Entomologica Sinica 51(12) : 1289-1292 (40) Idowu,A.B., O. M. Somide and Ademolu,K.O. (2008) Comparative analysis of the chemical composition of the haemolymph, flesh and the microflora content of the guts of some African land Snails in Abeokuta,Nigeria. Trop. Vet 26:20-29 (41) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Jayeola, O.A. (2009) Changes in haemolymph biochemical values during different growth phases in African giant land snail (Archachatina marginata) Nig. J. Anim. Prod. 36(1):161-166 (42) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Jayeola, O.A. (2008) Reproductive Tract Assessment of three common African land snails Trop. J. Anim. Sci. 10:81-83 (43) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Olatunde, G.O. (2009) Morphometrics and enzymes activities in the femoral muscles of variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) during post-embryonic development. Int. J.of Trop. Insect Sci.29(1):53-56 (44) Idowu A.B., Edema M.O., & Oyedepo., M.T.(2009) Extracellular enzyme production by microflora from the gut region of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) Int. J.of Trop. Insect Sci. 29(4):229-235 (45) Edema M. O., Idowu A. B. and Adigun, M. A (2009) Evaluation of Hyperiodrilus africanus and selected soil microflora for vermicomposting Zambian Journal of Agricultural Science, Volume 9(1): 37-41 (46) Ademolu, K.O., O.D. Fakeye, G. A. Dedeke and A.B. Idowu (2009) Activities of glycosidases in the foot muscles of African giant snail., Achachatina marginata during aestivation Ethiopia Journal of Biological Science 8(2):165-170 (47) Adeleke, M.A.; Mafiana, C.F.; Idowu, A.B.; Sam-Wobo,S.O.; Idowu, O.A. (2010) Population dynamics of indoor sampled mosquitoes and their implication in disease transmission in Abeokuta, south-western Nigeria J Vector Borne Dis 47: 33–38 (48) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Olatunde, G.O. (2010) Hemocyte populations in Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) during post-embryonic development Acta Entomomoogica Sinca 53:470-473 (49) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Olatunde, G.O. (2010) Nutritional value assessment of variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae), during post-embryonic development African Entomology 18(2): 360-364 (50) Ademolu, K.O., A.B. Idowu and Olatunde, G.O. (2010) Evaluation of haemocyte cells in Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae), during post-embryonic development Nig. J. Ent. 26: 51-55 (51) Ademolu, K.O., Oguntayo,O.O., A.B. Idowu and Dedeke, G.A.(2010) Variations in tissues metabolites and gut microbial flora of Adult male Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) during starvation Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics 8 (1) 188-193 (52) Ademolu, K.O. and A.B. Idowu (2011 Activity of digestive enzymes in Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: pyrgomorphidae) gut homogenates during post embryonic development . International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 31:29-33. Published by Cambridge University Press. (53) Ademolu, K.O. and A.B. Idowu (2011) Occurrence and Distribution of Microflora in the Gut Regions of the Variegated Grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) During Development. Zoological Studies 50(4):409-415. Published by Biodiversity Research Centre, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Available online at http:/ zool stud.sinica.edu.tw (54) Ademolu, K.O., Jayeola, O.A., Idowu, A.B. and Elemide, I.O.(2011) Circadian variation in the locomotor, feeding pattern and active periods of two land snails species (Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina).Archivos Zooctenia. 60 (232):1323-1326 Published by Spanish Society of Genetic Resources of Animals, Spain. Available online at http:/uco.es/organiza/servicios/publica/az/php/articulo (55) Ademolu, K.O., Dedeke, G.A., Jayeola, O.A and Idowu A.B.(2011) Comparative analysis of the growth performance and haemolymph biochemical properties of normal and albino giant land snail- Archachatina marginata Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and management 4:101-106 (56) Ademolu, K.O; Balogun, A.A and Idowu, A.B (2011). Growth and ionic composition of the antennae of variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (L.,1758) (Orthoptera: Pygomorphidae). Munis Entomology and Zoology . 6(2) :920-924. Published by Department of Biology, Gazi University, Turkey. Available online at http:/munisentzool.org (57) Ademolu, K.O; Idowu, A.B and Oke, A.O (2011). Impact of reproductive activities on the tissues of Zonocerus variegatus grasshopper adult (Orthoptera: Pygomorphidae). Florida Entomologist. 94 (4): 993-997. Published by Florida Society of Entomology, U.S.A. Available online at http:/journals.fcla.edu/flaent/article/view (58) Sodipe O.G., Osinowo, O.A., Idowu, A. B. and Onadeko, S.A. (2011) Effect of moisture level on the growth of the giant African Land Snail, Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina in different season Nigerian Journal of Animal Production (NJAP) 38: (59) Adeyi O.A. IdowuA.B.,Mafiana,C.F., Oluwalana S.A., Ajayi,S. L and Akinloye O.A.(2012) Rat model of food-induced non-obese-type 2 diabetes mellitus: comparative pathophysiology and histopathology Int. J. Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol. 4: (60) Ademolu, K.O; Idowu, A.B; Jayeola, O.A;Osunsina, I; Dedeke, G.A; Oluwafemi, F and Ibie, E (2012). Influence of different management systems on gut microbes and chemical constituents of Giant land snail (Archachatina marginata). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production (NJAP) (61) Ubaha, G.A, Idowu, A.B., and Omoniyi, I.T.(2012) Effects of Hypostes forskalei Schult Roem leaf extracts on the behavior of Clarias gariepinus Nature and Science 10:158-162 (62) Ademolu, K.O; Idowu, A.B and Oke, O.A (2013), Life Cycle and Morphometric studies of variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (Linnaeus, 1758). Munis Entomology and Zoology 8 (1):375-381 (63) Ademolu, K.O; Fakeye, O.D; Dedeke, G.A; Ajayi, O.A and Idowu, A.B. (2013). Digestive Enzymes in African Giant Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) during aestivation. Archivos de Zooctenia 62(237):73-77 (64) Ademolu,K.O; Idowu, A.B. and Oke, O.A. (2013). The roles of food plants on the dispersion activities of the variegated grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (L) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae). African Entomology 21(1):41-44. (65) Ajao, A.M., Idowu, A.B and Obembe, A.(2013) Comparative Proximate and Chemical analysis of Feral and Artificially reared Bee Honey Samples from two Ecological Zones in Nigeria Journal of Environmental Conservation Research 1(3)53-58 (66) Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O. and Bamidele, J.A (2014). Nutrition and heavy metal levels in the mound termite, Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathman) (Isoptera: Termitidae) at three sites under varying land use in Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria. African Entomology 22:156-162 (67) Ajao, A.M. Oladimeji, Y. U. Idowu, A.B. Babatunde S.K. and A. O Obembe (2014) Morphological characteristics of Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Kwara State, Nigeria International Journal of Agricultural Sciences ISSN: 2167-0447 Vol. 4 (4), pp. 171-175, (68) Adeyi, A.O. Akozi, G.O., Adeleke, M.A., Agbaogun B.K.O and Idowu,A.B. (2014) Induction and activity of glutathione S-transferases extracted from Zonocerus variegatus exposed to insecticide International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 33:1-7 Published by Cambridge University Press. (69) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O. and Atayase, A.O. (2014) Microbial diversity and digestive enzyme activies in the gut of earthworms found in sawmill industries in Abeokuta, Nigeria Rev. Biol. Trop. 62(3): 1241-1249 (70) Idowu, A. B., Ademolu, K. O. and Bamidele, J. A. (2015) Concentration of heavy metals in Tissues of 6th Instar and Adult variegated grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus L.) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) collected from different locations in Abeokuta, Nigeria Niger. J. Entomol. 31: 123-128 (71) Adeyi Akindele O.1*, Nneji Lotanna, M.2 and Idowu Babatunde A. (2015) Ameliorative potentials of medicinal plants on the Pathophysiological complications of diabetes mellitus: A review Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 9: 13 (72) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B., Ademolu, K.O., Akinloye, O.A. and Bambgola, A.A. (2015). Heavy metal accumulation and biochemical evaluation of earthworms from sawmills in Abeokuta, South-Western Nigeria. Revista de Biologia Tropical, 63(4) (Accepted 29th May, 2015) (73) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B., Ademolu, K.O., Agbaje, A.A. and Ajayi, O.A. (2015). Concentrations of steroids in the giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) at different reproductive phases. Journal of Molluscan Research, 1: 46-51 (74) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B., Ademolu, K.O., Akinloye, O.A., and Bamgbola, A. A. (2015). Heavy metal accumulation and biochemical evaluation of earthworms from sawmills in Abeokuta, South-Western Nigeria Rev. Biol. Trop. 62(3): 1241-1249 (75) Ademolu,K.O; Olaniyi P.,Ime E.,and Idowu, A.B. (2016) Morphometrics And mineral Composition of shell whorls in three Species of Giant African Snails From Abeokuta, Nigeria Folia Malacol 24: (76) Esue, S.E., Ademolu, K.O., Jayeola, O.A., Olanloye, A.O. and Idowu, A.B (2016). Impact of Soil Substrate replacement regime on foot muscle carbohydrases activities and gut microbial load of giant African Snail (Archachatina marginata Swanson). Journal of Molluscan Research, 2: 61-66 (77) Okunlola, O.S., Osipitan, A.A., Atungwu, J.J., Idowu A.B. (2015) Control of Flea beetle, Podagrica spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) with the use of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bateriophora Niger . J. Plant Protection 29: 44-55 (78) Ademolu K.O. A. B. Idowu, O. A. Olabode, O. Olalonye, A. B. Adelabu and O. Atayese (2015) Effect of food plant sterilization on growth and nutritional value of adult variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences 2: 303- 308 (79) Ademolu, K.O., Fantola, F. O., Bamidele, J.A., Dedeke, G. A, and Idowu, A.B (2016). Formation and Composition of epiphargm in three giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata, Achatina fulica and Achatina achatina) Ruthenica 26: 165-169 (80) Ademolu, K.O., Fantola, F. O., Bamidele, J.A., Dedeke, G. A, and Idowu, A.B (2016) Sexual differences in destructive capability and midgut enzyme activities in adult variegated grasshoppers Zonocerus variegatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) 86:453-460 (81) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O. (2016) Diversity, abundance And tissue mineral composition of indigenous earthworm species of sawmills of Abeokuta, South-westernNigeria Rev. Biol. Trop. 63(4): 1213-1221 (82) Ajayi, O.A., Idowu, A.B., Eromosele, C.O. and Ademolu, K.O. (2016). Haematological studies and heavy metal concentration of the heart lung and liver of Albino rats (Sprague dawley) exposed to vehicular exhaus fumes and dust on major roads of Abeokuta, Nigeria. NSUK Journal of Science and Technology, 6(1): 155-158 (83) Ademolu K.O. . Ojo, V. O., Bamidele, J. A., Adelabu, A.B. Ebenso, I. and 14 A,B, Idowu, (2017) Feeding pattern and gut enzymes activity of Giant African Land snail (Archachatina marginata) during growth Archivos de Zooctenia 66(253):267-278 (84) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O. and Aladesida A. (2017) Biodiversity Of Flora And Fauna Associated With Sawmills Of Abeokuta, South-Western Nigeria Mun. Ent. Zool. Vol. 12, No. 1, 245-250 (85) Idowu A. B., and Ademolu, K.O.(2017) Accumulation of heavy metals in the soil and Giant African land Snails (Archachatina marginata) from different locations in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria J. 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Insect Sci. 39:157-163 (90) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O. and Osipitan, A. A (2020) Nutritional composition of Apis mellifera adansonii L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from three ecological zones of Nigeria Journal of Apicultural Research Doi:10.1080/00218839.2021.1874709 (91) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O. and Osipitan, A. A (2021) Allometric studies on Apis mellifera adansonii L. workers from three Ecological zones of Nigeria Bulletin of Insectology 74 (1): 19-26 (92) Adeyi O. Akindele, Babafemi Siji Ajisebiola, Olubisi Esther Adeyi, Olamiposi Saheed Badru, Osamudiamen Paul and Idowu Babatunde (2021) Moringa olivera ethyl acetate fraction ameliorated the pathophysiological and histopathological alterations induced by Naja katiensis venom Phytomedicine Plus 1:1-9 (93) Adeyi O. Akindele, Babafemi Siji Ajisebiola, Olubisi Esther Adeyi, Olanrewaju Adekunle, Olanike Busirat Akande, Adewale Segun James, Babajide O. Ajayi, Peter Ofemile, Idowu A. Babatunde (2021) Moringa olivera leaf fractions attenuated Naja haje venom-induced cellular dysfunctions via modulation of Nrf2 and inflammatory signalling pathways in rats Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports 25:1-11 (94) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B; Ademolu, K.O., Osipitan, A. A and Atayase A.O. (2021) Gut digestive enzymes and bacterial and fungal diversity of Apis mellifera adansonii L. workers from three Ecological zones of Nigeria Egyptian Journal of Basics and Applied Sciences 8 (1): 54-63 15 (95) Audu D., Douw A. B., Idowu, A. O, Mshelbwala, F.M., and Omotainse, S. O. (2020) Haematological alterations and histopathology of vital organs of Pups delivered by Mice infected with Plasmodium Bergen during the second and third stage of Pregnancy Animal Research International 17(3): 3845-3853 (96) Olorunniyi, O.F., Idowu, O. A., Idowu A. B., Pitan, O. R. and Babalola A. S.(2019) Malaria parasite infection in some periurban and rural communities in Ekiti State, Nigeria JABB 27:1-11 (97) Olorunniyi, O.F., Idowu, O. A., Idowu A. B., Pitan, O. R. and Oyeniyi T. S. and Adesalu O. (2021) Seasonal transmitting potential of Malaria vectors in six communities in Ekiti State, Nigeria Nig. J. Parasitology 42: 107-117 PUBLISHED PROCEEDINGS (98) Idowu, AB, Ademolu, KO, Mafiana, CF, Osinowo. OA (2002). Effects of different nitrogen sources on the growth and the nutritional value of the African giant snail, Archachatina maginata..Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, September 26, 2002 University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Pp357-360 (99) Idowu A.B. and O.A Akinnusi (2006) A morphometric analysis of the ovotestis of the common African land snails found in Abeokuta, south western, Nigeria Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Oct , 2004 University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Pp357-360 (100) Ademolu, K.O. and Idowu, A.B. (2004) Effects of starvation on some aspects of the physiology of Zonocerus variegatus Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Science and National Development,October 25-28, 2004 : 75-79. (101) Idowu A.B. and Edema M.O. (2005) Dynamics of earthworms and their microflora in refuse dump areas of Abeokuta, Nigeria Proceedings of the 1st Organic Farming Conference,October 25-28, 2005 : 75-79. (102) Ademolu, K.O., Dedeke, G.A., Jayeola, O.A and Idowu A.B.(2011) Comparative analysis of the growth performance and haemolymph biochemical properties of normal and albino giant land snail- Archachatina marginata Proceedings of the 6th Conf. Nig. Soc. For Anim. Prod 13-16 March 2011, University of Abuja. 287-2 89 (103) Ademolu, K.O and Idowu, A.B and Dansu, B.M (2006). Morphometric Analysis of Zonocerus variegatus during post Embryonic Development. Proceedings of the Second Conference on Science and National Development organized by College of Natural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, October 10th-13th, 2006. Pp150-152. Eromosele, I.C and Popoola, T.O.S (eds) . Published by College of Natural Sciences, FUNAAB (104) Idowu, A.B, Ademolu, K.O, Adebiyi, A.O and Oyebiyi, M.F (2007). Commercially Compounded Feeds and the Physiology of Albino Rats (Sprague dawley). Proceedings of 32nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Calabar, March 18- 21, 2007. Pp232-235. Agiang, E.A;Agwunobi, O.O and Olawoyin, A (eds). Published by NSAP (105) Ajayi, O.A;Idowu, A.B; Eromosele, C.O; Dedeke, G.A and Ademolu, K.O (2011). Distribution and effects of some heavy metals in selected organs and tissues of albino rats exposed to vehicular exhaust fumes. Proccedings of the 16 Environmental Management Conference, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 12th-15th September, 2011 pp 519-526. Martins, O;Meshida, E.A; Arowolo,T.A;Idowu, O.A and Oluwasanya, G.A (eds) . Published by COLERM, FUNAAB (106) Olayinka, O.T; Idowu, A.B; Dedeke, G.A, Akinloye, O.A, Ademolu, K.O and Bamgbola, A.A (2011). Earthworm as bio-indicator of heavy metal p ollution around Lafarge, Wapco Cement Factory, Ewekoro, Nigeria . Proccedings of the Environmental Management Conference, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 12th -15th September, 2011 pp 489-496. Martins, O;Meshida, E.A;Arowolo,T.A;Idowu, O.A and Oluwasanya, G.A (eds) . Published by COLERM, FUNAAB (107) Ajayi, O.A; Fawole, J.K, Idowu, A.B and Ademolu, K.O (2012). Dynamics of nutrients in the tissues of giant land snails, (Archachatina marginata) during aestivation. Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Giant African Land Snails (GALS), Abeokuta12th-15th February, 2012. Pp 67-71 Ola, S.I, Dedeke,G.A and Fafiolu, A.O (eds). Published by IFSERAR, FUNNAB (108) Ademolu, K.O; Taiwo, B.E, Idowu, A.B and Ajayi, O.(2012). Egg laying pattern and albumen gland composition of Archachatina marginata during different growth phases. Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Giant African Land Snails (GALS), Abeokuta12th-15th February, 2012. Pp 72-75 Ola, S.I, Dedeke,G.A and Fafiolu, A.O (eds). Published by IFSERAR, FUNNAB (109)Lawal, A.; Oyinloye, N; Ademolu, K.O ; Dedeke, G.A; Ajayi, O and Douw, A.B (2012). Antimicrobial properties of the haemolympg of three species of African giant land snails (Archchatina marginata, Achatina achatina and Achatina fulica) found in Abeokuta , Ogun State. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Giant African Land Snails (GALS), Abeokuta12th-15th February, 2012. Pp 76-78. Ola, S.I, Dedeke,G.A and Fafiolu, A.O (eds). Published by IFSERAR, FUNNAB (110) Ajayi, O.A., Idowu, A.B., Eromosele, C.O., Ademolu, K.O., Dedeke, G.A. and Bamidele, J.A. (2013). Determination of Zinc, Manganese, Cobalt and Lead along roadside by Albino rats. Book of abtract of the 48th Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN), Abeokuta 2013. FUNAAB-SAN 087 (111) Bamidele, J.A., Ademolu, K.O., Idowu, A.B. and Oladele, A.O. (2014). Variations in the physiology of Giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) from south-west Nigeria. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference /Workshop on Giant African Land Snails (NETGALS) 1 – 4 June, 2014. ISBN 978-978-8124-79-5 (112) Bamidele, J.A., Idowu, A.B., Ademolu, K.O., Agbaje, A.A. and Ajayi, O.A. (2015). Concentrations of sex steroids of the giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) at different reproductive phases. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference /Workshop on Giant African Land Snails (NETGALS) 2 – 5 June, 2013. ISBN 978-36706-6-2. (113) Ajayi, O.A., Idowu, A.B., Ademolu, K.O. and Ajayi, M.O. (2016). Histopatholigical effect of automobile pollution on some selected organs of Albino rats. Proceedings of the 2016 Faculty of Science International Conference (114) Ademolu, K. O., Alonge B.A., Oropo,A., Idowu A. B., and Akinnusi, F. A. O. (2021) Circadian variation in reproductive hormones and metabolites of the albumin gland of Giant African land Snails (Archachatina marginata) Proceedings of the 9th International Conference /Workshop on Giant African Land Snails (NETGALS) 6 – 9 June, 2021. ISBN 978-978-8124-79-5

    RESEARCH IN PROGRESS

    1. Studies of the defensive secretion of Zonocerus variegatus 2. Microbial floral of Insects with special reference to Zonocerus variegatus and Periplaenta spp. 3. Studies on the reproductive and digestive systems of Z. variegatus. 4. Physiological studies on the role of earthworm and its indigenous microflora in improvement of soil fertility 5. Structural and Physiological Studies on the different land snails found in Abeokuta 6. Potentials of different plant extracts on the physiology of the Albino Rat Sprague dawley

    OTHER ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (1997 – TILL DATE)

    External Examiner, Department of Zoology, University of Lagos 2010-2013,2016
    External Examiner, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan 2010-2013
    External Examiner, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago_Iwoye 2009-2012
    External Examiner, Federal University of Technology, Akure 2013-
    External Examiner, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos 2013-2014
    External Examiner, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 2011
    Member, Interview Panel for Appointment of Professor, University of Lagos
    External Assessor, University of Uyo
    External Assessor, Professorial Cadre Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State
    External Assessor, Professorial Cadre Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
    Member, NUC Curriculum Committee for Human Biology
    Panel Member, NUC Accreditation Team to University 2010

    ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

    Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for the Advancement of Research in Diabetes (The Diabetes Centre) Abeokuta, Nigeria.
    Project Manager, Centre for the Advancement of Research in Diabetes (The Diabetes Centre) Abeokuta, Nigeria.
    Council Member, Nigeria Society of Entomology Chairman, Abeokuta branch, Nigeria Society of Entomology
    National Director, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI)
    Director in Charge of Training for South west 5, FGBMFI
    Member and National Director, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International, Abeokuta
    Member, New Covenant church, Ibara Centre, Quarry Road, Abeokuta
    Member, Executive Committee LUD V Residential Estate, Leme Abeokuta
    Dean, New Covenant Business School, Abeokuta Campus, Abeokuta
    Co-Editor, Olusegun Obasanjo: The Presidential Legacy 1999-2007 Vol. 1 & 2 pp 290 & 401 BookCraft Africa