Oyekemi Akinmusire
North Ormesby
Summary
Driven by a passion for cutting-edge research and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the health of humanity. Committed to carrying out outstanding research in a world-class laboratory. Goal is to utilise state-of-the-art technology to discover practical solutions to the daunting health issues caused by the microbial world in humans. Aims to improve the quality of life for mankind and effectively pass on relevant and useful information to the next generation. Dedicated to empowering others with knowledge that will enable them to stand out in an increasingly challenging world.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturing and Research
University of Maiduguri
12.2007 - 09.2023
- Delivered lectures to students across all academic levels.
- Designed and reviewed course contents periodically
- Organized and managed tutorial sessions to support the learning needs of students who required additional assistance.
- Conducted practical laboratory sessions for all courses taught.
- Demonstrated proficiency in employing diverse assessment approaches as per faculty guidelines.
- Administered, invigilated and marked examinations
- Carried out assigned administrative and extracurricular activities as assigned
- Taught undergraduate courses include Introductory Microbiology, General Microbiology 1 and 2, Molecular and cell biology, Medical Mycology, Food Microbiology, and Industrial Microbiology
- Taught postgraduate courses include Advanced Medical Mycology, Advanced industrial processes, Advanced food microbiology
- Supervised students on industrial training in hospitals and industries
- Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations
- Served as internal examiner for postgraduate student
- Member of the faculty Board of examiners.
- Provided support to students with special needs, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Supported faculty members with administrative tasks such as grading assignments, proctoring exams, and maintaining attendance records.
- Mentored and supervised undergraduate students, guiding them towards academic success and personal growth.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in education.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Organized field trips and extracurricular activities that enriched the educational experience for students.
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty members, ensuring clear communication regarding academic progress and expectations.
- Assisted professors in conducting research projects, contributing to published articles and conference presentations.
- Developed curriculum materials for a variety of courses, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and initiatives aimed at evaluating program effectiveness and identifying areas for growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering critical thinking across subjects.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
- Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
- Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Prepared letters of recommendation for students looking to obtain internships and cooperative opportunities.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
Research Experiencee
University of Maiduguri
12.2007 - 09.2023
- Designed research studies in microbiology
- Carried out literature search and review
- Collected and analysed environmental, food and medical samples in the laboratory.
- Prepared reports for 5 conference proceedings based on research findings
- Contributed as an accomplished reviewer for three reputable journals.
- Established strong partnerships with 4 external collaborators, broadening the scope of the investigation and enriching the overall research experience.
- Assisted researchers with locating relevant documents, enhancing their research experience.
- Secured grant funding for departmental research projects, expanding resources available for student learning experiences.
- Conducted collaborative research with interdisciplinary teams, advancing knowledge across multiple domains of study.
- Coauthored multiple peer-reviewed publications by contributing valuable insights from experimental findings to the overall discussion section content.
- Streamlined data collection, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced time spent on sample analysis.
- Evaluated emerging trends in scientific research methodologies to identify potential areas of improvement within current lab practices.
- Utilised advanced analytical techniques such as PCR, ELISA, and HPLC for accurate data collection in various research projects.
- Managed inventory of lab supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for experiments.
- Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and regulations.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new research techniques and protocols.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to support hypothesis development and inform experimental design decisions.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for conferences, showcasing significant research findings.
- Presented ongoing progress reports at weekly lab meetings, keeping all team members informed on the status of various projects.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance, guaranteeing consistent performance during critical experiments.
- Assisted in laboratory budget planning by providing cost analysis for consumables and equipment, promoting responsible resource allocation.
- Provided training and mentorship for new lab members, fostering a supportive work atmosphere.
- Contributed to the successful completion of multiple research projects by providing timely and accurate testing results.
- Handled sensitive biological samples with care, ensuring integrity throughout each stage of experimentation.
- Recorded and analysed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organising laboratory data.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific, and regulatory developments and issues.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Education
Master of Science - Bioprocessing And Biotherapeutics
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, United KingdomPGD (Education) (Distinction) - Education
Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno state05.2021
Ph.D. - Microbiology
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State08.2019
Master of Science - Microbiology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun state10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology
Akure, Nigeria01.1999
Senior School Certificate (WAEC) -
Federal Government Girls’ College Bakori
Bakori, Nigeria07.1990
Skills
- Proactive team player, able to work under personal initiative
- Flexible approach to work and confidence in dealing with a diverse mix of people
- Possessing excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues
- t)Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoin
- Proficient in laboratory research
- Excellent teaching and supervisory skills
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Administrative Support
- Examinations Proctoring
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English Language
Research
01/01/2007, 01/01/2023, Designed research studies, Carried out literature search and review, Collected samples and carried out laboratory analysis of samples, Collected entered and analyzed data obtained from research, Prepared reports based on research findings for conference proceedings or other venues., Published results of research findings in peer reviewed journals, Served as reviewer for peer reviewed journals
Volunteer Experience
Children Teacher, 01/01/2007, 01/01/2023, Teaching children the word of God in Churches, Listening to children’s issues and providing individualized support for each child, Breaking down hard-to-understand concepts for children in private home lessons
Journalpublications
- Fungal Species Associated with the Spoilage of some Edible Fruits in Maiduguri, North Eastern Nigeria, Advances in Environmental Biology, Vol.5, pp.157 - 161, 01/01/2011
- Bacteriological quality of Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Maiduguri, and Effects of some Antimicrobial Agents on the Bacterial Load, Nigeria Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology, Vol.11, No.1, pp.63-68, 01/01/2010
- Cultivation performance of Pleurotus Pulmonarius in Maiduguri North Eastern Nigeria, Using wood chippings and Rice Straw Waste, Advances in Environmental Biology, vol.5, pp.2091 - 2094, 01/01/2011
- Microbiological Safety and Proximate Composition of Suya Stored at Ambient Temperature for Six Hours from Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria, Internet Journal of Food Safety, Vol.14, p.11-16, 01/01/2012
- Evaluation of the phytochemical properties and antifungal activities of ethanol extract of Allium sativum, Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 3(10), 143-149, 01/01/2014
- Biocontrol potential of endophytic fungi from Moringaoleifera against Tomato Post-harvest rot fungi, Research Journal of Science, 18(1), 95-105, 01/01/2018
- Anti-fungal activities of ethanolic extracts of Moringa oleifera and Calotropis procera leaves on dermatophytes isolated from children with tinea capitis, Nigerian Journal of Mycology, Vol. 11, 157-171, 01/01/2019
- Mycotoxins in poultry feed and feed ingredients in Nigeria, Mycotoxin Research, 35(2), 149-155, 01/01/2019
- Moderate Heat Treatments Enhance The Quality of Traded Natural Shea Butter, Ife Journal of Science, vol. 22, no.1, https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v22i1.3, 01/01/2020
- Morphometric and Genomic Characterization of Toxigenic Aspergillus Isolates Associated with Poultry Feeds and Feed Ingredients from Five Agro-Ecological Zones of Nigeria, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 21(7), 29-43, 01/01/2021
- Contamination of Locally Compounded Poultry Feeds and Ingredients by Fungi of the Genus Penicillium and Aspergillus within Three Agro-Ecological Zones of Nigeria, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 22(3), 16-26, 01/01/2022
- Determining the Levels of Contamination of Locally Compounded Poultry Feeds and Ingredients by Fungi of the Genus Penicillium and Aspergillus within Three Agro-Ecological Zones of Nigeria, Newest Updates in Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Vol.1, DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nuavs/v1/16664D, 01/01/2022
- Pathogenicity of Fungi Isolated from Spoilt Sweet Oranges (Citrus Sinensis) and from the Air in the Environment of the Orange Section of the Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Nigeria, European Journal of Nutrition and food safety, 14(11), 160-168, 01/01/2022
- Isolation and Characterization of Phosphorus-Solubilizing Aspergillus spp. from Soils of Maiduguri, Borno state, NABDA Journal of Biotechnology Research NJBR, Vol.1 (1), 01/01/2022
- Isolation and Morphological Identification of Aspergillus Species from Some Cultivated Soils in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Res. J. Microbiol., 19 (1), 1.8, 01/01/2024
References
Available upon request.
Training
- Nigeria Society for Microbiology Annual Conference BUK 2011
- Nigeria Society for Microbiology Annual Conference AWKA 2012
- Nigeria Society for Microbiology Annual Conference ABU 2014
- Nigeria Society for Microbiology Annual Conference UNILAG 2015
- Nigeria Society for Microbiology Annual Conference ATBU 2017
- Mycological Society of Nigeria Annual Scientific Conference ABU 2018
- Mycological Society of Nigeria Annual Scientific Conference UNIPORT 2019
Affiliations
- eria Society for Microbiology
- Mycological Society of Nigeria
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveInterests
Traveling, attending conferences, colaboration with allide organizations
Timeline
Lecturing and Research
University of Maiduguri
12.2007 - 09.2023
Research Experiencee
University of Maiduguri
12.2007 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Bioprocessing And Biotherapeutics
Teesside University
PGD (Education) (Distinction) - Education
Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri
Ph.D. - Microbiology
University of Maiduguri
Master of Science - Microbiology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology
Senior School Certificate (WAEC) -
Federal Government Girls’ College Bakori
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