Education / Training
| Institution and Location | Degree | Completed | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ilorin, Nigeria | B.Sc. | Feb. 1998 | Industrial Chemistry |
| University of Ibadan, Nigeria | M.Sc. | Mar. 2002 | Industrial Chemistry |
| University of Ibadan, Nigeria | Ph.D. | May 2010 | Industrial Chemistry |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Academic Positions:
- Associate Professor, University of Lagos, Nigeria (2020–present)
- Visiting Professor, Vellore Institute of Technology, India (2025)
- Senior Lecturer, University of Lagos (2016–2020)
- Senior Lecturer, Redeemer’s University (2012–2016)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2013–2014)
- Honors and Awards:
- IChemE Global Awards – Highly Commended (2014)
- Best Presentation Award, ARUA Conference (£200) (2020)
- TWAS Research Grant Award (2014)
- UKRI GCRF Grant Awardee (2020)
- Contribution to Science
- Environmental Modeling and Monitoring:
- Developed fuzzy logic and geochemical models to assess contamination in coastal and industrial environments.
- Example: Agunbiade et al. (2008) Fuzzy Comprehensive Assessment of Metal Contamination in Ondo Estuary.
- Pharmaceuticals and Emerging Contaminants:
- Investigated the fate of pharmaceuticals in African water systems.
- Example: Agunbiade & Moodley (2014) Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.
- Nanomaterials for Water Treatment:
- Co-developed hybrid clay composites for pollutant adsorption and disinfection.
- Example: Unuabonah et al. (2017) Journal of Cleaner Production.
- Environmental Risk from Agricultural and Industrial Sources:
- Studied the impact of copper-based fungicides and industrial pollutants on ecosystems and human health.
