Department of Chemistry
Prof. Olayinka Taiwo Asekun
Professor
Specialisation ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY
Education / Training
| Institution and Location | Degree | Completed | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. | B.Sc. | 07/1987 | Chemistry |
| University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria | M.Sc. | 08/1990 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. | Ph.D. | 01/2001 | Chemistry |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos. 2024 to Date
- Member, University of Lagos Senate 2010 to Date
- Member, Distance Learning Institute Board. 2024 - Date
- Member, School of Foundation Studies Board March 2025 to Date
- Chairman, Faculty of Social Science Misconduct Panel 2023 to Date
- Quality Control Research Lead, African Center of Excellence for Drug Research, Herbal Medicine Development and Regulatory Science (ACEDHARS) 2019- Date
- Chairman, University of Lagos Women Society Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology Committee, Jan 2023 to Date
- Research Visitor-National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, Abuja, Nigeria1999
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellow-University of Fort Hare, Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa July-Dec 2005
- Research fellow-University of Soochow, Jiangsu, China. September – December 2012
