TAIWO OLUGBENGA SAMSON (AISLT)

Department of Biological sciences,

Microbiology Unit and Applied Biology and Biotechnology Unit,

School of Natural and Applied Sciences,

College of Science and Technology,

Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To put in practice knowledge gained in area of competence and quality assurance.

PERSONAL DATA:

DATE OF BIRTH : 1st February, 1968

SEX : Male

STATE OF ORIGIN : Kwara State

MARITAL STATUS : Married

LANGUAGE FLUENCY : Yoruba, English and Hausa.

SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA,

OGUN STATE B. Sc. (Hons.) MICROBIOLOGY2015

WASSCE O/LEVEL (PRIVATE) NOVEMBER/DECEMBER2009

SHELL PET. DEV.COY.OF NIG. LTD. WARRI, DELTA STATE. (INDUSTRIAL FIRST AID ACCIDENT VICTIM MGT.) 1998

KWARA STATE POLYTECHNIC, ILORIN, KWARA STATE. (CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTING) 1995

KWARA STATE POLYTECHNIC, ILORIN, KWARA STATE. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (HND) (WITH OPTION IN MICROBIOLOGY) 1994

KWARA STATEPOLYTECHNIC, ILORIN, KWARA STATE. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (ND) 1990

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State (PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGIST) 2008- Till Date

G.BOT Research Laboratory (LABORATORY MANAGER) 1-3, Apena Jimbo Str. Ebute, Ikorodu, Lagos. 2006-2007

BEA Med.Diagnostics (TECHNOLOGIST) 25, Airport Road, Kano State. 2004-2006

Uranium Med. Dia. Laboratories (TECHNOLOGIST).1A, Airport rd, Kano State. 2001-2004

Safety Medical Testing (TECHNOLOGIST).3, Oharisi str; Ughelli, Delta State. 1998-2001

Yusuf Medicks Services (TECHNOLOGIST). 3, Airport road Warri,Delta State. 1997-1998

Central Hospital (M.M.H) Ughelli, Delta State. NYSC (TECHNOLOGIST) 1995 -1996

Comprehensive Diagnostic centre (TECHNICIAN).15, B/Thomas , S/Lere, Lagos. 1991- 1995

DUTIES:

  1. Supervision of laboratory research for both undergraduate and post-graduate students. Creating and working under aseptic conditions, there by practicing Good Laboratory Practice (G.L.P).
  2. Conducting experiments to isolate and grow cultures of specific microorganisms under controlled conditions, for learning purposes.
  3. Identifying, characterizing and classifying microorganisms for teaching and research purposes.
  4. Study on human diseases caused by microorganisms and their clinical manifestations and treatment.
  5. Performing tests on food, water and the environment to detect beneficial or harmful microorganisms, and control sources of pollution and contamination.
  6. Analyzing and interpreting scientific data and writing of scientific papers and reports.
  7. Use of statistical and mathematical tools for application, such as estimating the number and kind of organisms in a specific place or identifying trends in population sizes.
  8. Investigating how Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites or Protozoa function at the molecular level.
  9. Study on how Mycobacterium tuberculosis epidemic can be controlled.
  10. Handling of Clinical isolates.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

1. Evaluations Of The Methanol Extract Of Ficus exasperata Stem Bark, Leaf And Root For Phytochemical Analysis And Antimicrobial Activities.

E. A. Adebayo, O.R. Ishola, O.S. Taiwo. O. N.Majolagbe and B.T. Adekeye (African Journal Of Plant Science Vol. 3 (12); Pp.283-287, December, 2009. Journals.Org/Ajps

2. Prevalence and Management of Falciparium Malaria Among Infants and Children in Ota, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria.

1*G.I. Olashinde, 1A.A. Ajayi, 1S.O. Taiwo,1B.T. Adekeye, and 2O.A. Adeyeba. 1Department of Biological sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; 2Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria.(http// 2010

3. Survival and Growth of Salmonella typhimurium In Cocoa Product samples at room Temperature and different time.

1Ifeanyichukwu, J., 1Olashinde, G.I., 2Olugbuyiro,J., 1Taiwo,O.,1Oluwadun, A.

1Department of Biological Sciences, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota.2 Department of Chemistry, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota. 2010 (Book of Proceedings, 2nd International Biotechnology Symposium).

4. In vitro and In vivo antioxidant activities of the Leaves of CHRYSOPHYLLUM ALBIDUM G.

Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo*, Amos Olalekan Abolaji, Olayemi Oluseun Ayepola, Titilayo Banwo Olorunfemi, and Olugbenga Samson Taiwo.

Department of Biological sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

*Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, P.M.B.1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State.

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5. POTENTIALS OF WILD STRAIN SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE AS PROBIOTIC IN GASTROENTRITIS.

S.E. Abah*1, S.U. Oranusi1, G. Abah2 and O.S.Taiwo1

*1Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

2Animal Sciences Department, University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria.E:mail: (3rd Book of Abstract International Biotechnology Symposium, 2011).

6. Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Profiling of four Pathogenic Organisms Using UV Irradiation.

1,2Taiwo, Olugbenga S*. 2Omonhinmin, Conrad A., 1Oranusi, Solomon U., and 1Abah, Samuel E.

1Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.

2Applied Biology & BioTech Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, college of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria (In Press). Poster Presentation at 19th Annual International Conference on Intelligent System for Molecular Biology and 10th European Conference on Computational Biology 2011 (ISMB/ECCB); D13 Vienna, Austria.

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7. The Effects of Pseudomonas areroginosa and Aspergillus niger on the Bioremediation of Raw and treated Crude oil polluted Water.

Efeovbokhan Vincent Enontiemonria1 , Hymore Fredrick Kofi1 , Oyakhire Cybil1 , Taiwo Gbenga2

1Department of Chemical Engineering, Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria.

2Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria.

8.BIO-CHEMICAL TRENDS IN ANAEROBIC BIODEGRADATION OF RAW AND TREATED HYDROCARBON POLLUTED WATER USING ASPERGILLUSniger AND PSEUDOMONAS aeruginosa.

Efeovbokhan, Vincent Enontiemonria1, Hymore Fedrick Kofi1, Taiwo, Olugbenga 2, Oyakhire, Cybil1

1Department of Chemical Engineering, Covenant University, Km 10 Idi-Iroko Road, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria.

2Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Km 10 Idi-Iroko Road, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria.

9. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT WATER SOURCES IN OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.

̽1Anake, W.U., 1Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., 1Siyanbola, T.O., 1Edorbor-Osoh, A., 1Adeniyi, I.O. and 2Taiwo, O.S.

1Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, P.M.B.1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

2Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, P.M.B. 1023, Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria.

(International Journal of Current Research, Vol.5, Issue, 07, pp.1797-1801, July, 2013).

10.Physicochemical and Antimicrobial activities of Canavalia ensiformis(Jack beans) and Vignal mungo (Mung beans) .

1Taiwo, O.S.,3. Olawoyin, B.E., 2.Olorunshola, S.J., 2.Kuye, A.O., and 1.Awotoye, O.A.

1Applied Biology and Biotechnology Unit, Dept. of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University,Ota, Nigeria.

2Microbiology Unit, Dept. of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University,Ota, Nigeria.

3Microbiology Option, Dept. of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria.

11. PREVELANCE OF TINEA (RINGWORM) INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED DERMATOPHYTES, IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN, NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA.

1*Taiwo, Olugenga Samson, 1 Oranusi, Solomon Uche, 2Adebiyi, Marion Olubunmi and 1Awotoye, Olufisayo Adebola, and 3Olawoyin, Busayo Eunice

1Department of Biological Sciences, 2Department of Computer & Information Sciences, Covenant University. Ota. Ogun State. Nigeria.3Department of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Microbiology Option, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria.

12. MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIAL YOGURT SOLD IN OTA METROPOLIS, OGUN STATE NIGERIA.

1Owolabi, J.B., 2Afolabi, R.O., 1Nandita, D., 1Oranusi, S.U., 1Adebiyi, M.O., 1Omonigbehin, E.A., 2Oloyede, 3Olawoyin, B.E., 1Awotoye, O.A., 1 Ejoh, S.A., and 1*Taiwo, O.S.

1Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.2Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 3Department of Applied Sciences, Microbiology option, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria.

13. PROXIMATE, PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSES AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTS OF OVEN AND SUN DRIED OYSTER MUSHROOM pleurotus pulmonarius.

aOMOTOSHO Omolola E, bAYOADE Femi, aOLORUNSOLA S.J., aTAIWO O.S., aADEYEMI A.aPOPOOLA, and aPETER O.

a Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria

b Redeemer’s University, Nigeria.

WORKSHOPS / SEMINALS WITH DATES:

  1. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS); 2009. Organized by Covenant University Ota, Nigeria. From 28th - 30th April, 2009.

2. Training Workshop on Laboratory Methods of Biotechnology. Organized By Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology(NISLT) Ibadan, Nigeria. From 21st - 25th September, 2009.

3. International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS); 2010. Organized By Covenant University Ota, Nigeria; From 23rd - 26th March, 2010

  1. Training Workshop on Analysis of Mycotoxins. Organized by Nigerian Institute Of Science Laboratory Technology (In Collaboration With International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria. From 21st - 30th June, 2010.

5.Workshop on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. Organized by Redeemer’sUniversity, Nigeria. From: 2nd - 5th December, 2010.

6.International Biotechnology Symposium(IBS) 2011. From:12th - 14th April, 2011.

7.Participant at the19th Annual International Conference on Intelligent Conference for Molecular Biology and 10th European Conference on Computational Biology 2011 (ISMB/ECCB); D13. Vienna, Austria. From 15th-19th July, 2011.

8.Laboratory Procedures and Analysis of Soil, Crop, Water and Agricultural Products. Organized by the Nigerian Institute Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT); Ibadan. From 9th - 15th October, 20011.

9.Poster presentation at the 11th International Conference On Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases (MEEGIDXI); October 30- November 2, 2012. New Orleans, USA.

10.Training workshop on Practical Approach To Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) And Its Implementation To Water, Food and Pharmaceutical Processes. Organized by Enykon Consult in collaboration with Quality Systems Management,(CMD); Magodo, Shangisha, off old Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Toll Gate, Ikeja, Lagos. From 21st – 22nd May, 2013.

ASSOCIATION:

NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)

SOCIETY:

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FORCOMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (ISCB) INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM FOR MOLECULARBIOLOGY (ISMB)

EUROPEANCONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (ECCB)

INTEREST:

HOCKEY, READING, DRIVINGAND CHESS PLAYING.

REFEREES:

Prof. L. O. Egwari Mrs J.O. Akinyele

Director Covenant University Center

For Research Innovation and Development Chief Technologist

Department of Biological Sciences

Covenant University, Covenant University,

Ota, Ogun State. Ota, OgunState.

Prof. (Mrs). Afolabi, R.O.

Head of Department,

Department of Microbiology

Federal University of Agriculture,

Abeokuta,

Ogun State.

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