Faculty Member, Department of Science Laboratory Technology

(Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology Research Group [ECTRG]), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

EDUCATION

**** *** ******ute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH), Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA. (Visiting Scholar) June, 2021 – November, 2021 2016 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Environmental Chemistry In-View University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin – City, Edo State, Nigeria (2016 to Date) 2012 Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) Environmental Science Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria 2013 Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc.) Industrial Chemistry Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria 2012 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Food Science and Technology Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria 2008 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

2008 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Applied Biochemistry Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria 2005 Higher National Diploma (HND) Chemistry/Biochemistry Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria 2001 Diploma in Computer Studies

Don Bosco Computer Training Center, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN)

Member, Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (MICCON)

Member, Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology (NISEB) Reg. No 517.

Member, Nigerian Environmental Society (MNES)

AKINYINKA AKINNUSOTU

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Tel.:+234**********; Skype Address: AKINYINKA.AKINNUSOTU No. 55 Road A, Gadson Estate, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria Male & married with three children

Member, Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (AISLT) Reg. No A. 3623. (Registered Laboratory Scientist /Technologist)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021 (Visiting Scientist) The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH), Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA.

2013-DATE Lecturer Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria 2011-2013 Lab. Technologist Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria In-charge of the Central Analytical Laboratory

2005-2011 Plant Chemist Olam Nig. Ltd. (Cocoa Factory), Akure, Ondo, State, Nigeria 1999-2004 QA/QC Officer Coop Cocoa Products Limited, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria TEACHING

STB 426 Environ. Impact Assess. & Monitoring STC 412 Physical Chemistry II STB 326 Environmental Chemistry GLT 301 Laboratory Management STC 324 Industrial Chemistry STC 424 Food Chemistry and Brewery STC 416 Computer Applications in Chemistry GLT 303 Biological & Xcal Instrumentation STC 111 Physical Chemistry I STC 211 Inorganic Chemistry II STC 121 Organic Chemistry I GLT 111 General Laboratory Techniques I GLT 121 General Laboratory Techniques II

SCHOLARSHIPS SPONSORSHIP AND RESEASRCH GRANTS OBTAINED

Scholarship sponsorship to Texas Tech University (TTU), Institute of Environmental and Human health (TIEHH), Lubbock, Texas, USA. By TETFUND for six (06) months as a visiting researcher.

TETFund Institutional Base Research Grant. Role: Principal Investigator. Project Title: Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide (OCPs) Residues in Water, Sediment and Fish samples from Ogbese River, Ondo State and Owan River of Edo State, Nigeria. Award: 1,994,000:00/$4,864:00 (2019).

Co-Investigator: TETFund Institutional Base Research Grant. Project Title: Forms of Labile Metals in the Soil and Their Concentrations in Amaranthus hybridus from Municipal Dumpsites in Ondo State, Nigeria. Award: 806,150:00/$ (2017).

Co-Investigator: TETFund Institutional Base Research Grant. Project Title: Development and evaluation of a nutrient-dense snack made from indigenous crops (Maize/Cowpea/Moringa seed flour blend). Award: 506,150:00/$ (2014).

CONSULTANCY WORK EXPERIENCE

Latosmon Environmental Consultant, Km 4/5 Sustainable House, Akure North, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (Technical Consultant) 2014 – Date.

Sustainable Agrotech Nigeria limited, Km 4/5, Sustainable house, Ilesa/Benin Expressway, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (Technical Consultant) 2004 – Date. Job specification as Environmental Technical Consultant Carry out - Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Environmental Audit Assessment (EAA), Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Environmental Action Plan (EAP), Awareness & Training on various Environmental Policies & Issues, Health & Safety Education (HSE), Presentation of Report during Pubic Hearing, Mediate between Proponents and Stakeholders on Key Issues, Reconnaissance Survey, Field Works & Sampling, Laboratory Analysis of Environmental Samples, Result Analysis & Report writing etc.

Bethel College of Education, Ijare Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (Lecturer) Job specification: Teaching and research (Academics)

College of Education, Ero Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (Lecturer) Job specification: Teaching and research (Academics) ACADEMICS RESPONSIBILITIES (Teaching & Research)

Teaching of Courses as allocated from time to time both at ND & HND levels

Initiation of research projects for students at ND & HND levels

Supervision of research projects at ND & HND levels

Supervision of student seminars at ND & HND levels

Departmental Seminar Coordinator 2016 - Date

Supervision of students’ SIWES at ND level

PUBLICATIONS

Abulude, F. O., Acha, S., Arifalo, K. M., Oluwagbayide, S. D., Akinnusotu, A., Shoumik, B. A. and Gbotoso, A. O. (2023). Monitoring of air quality with satellite-based sensor: The case of four towns in Southeast, Nigeria. ASEAN Journal of Science and Engineering, Volume 3(1): 39 – 47.

Abulude, F. O., Ratford, V., Ratford, J., Seelam, R., Akinnusotu, A., Olayinka, Y. V., Arifalo, K. M., Adamu, A., and Bello, L. J. (2022). Canāree, a Novel Low-Cost Sensor for Indoor Air Quality Monitoring: A Case Study of Indoor Assessments from Akure, Nigeria. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4054652 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4054652

Akinnusotu, A., Ukpebor, J. E., Okieimen, F. E., Opawale, B. O. and Komolafe, E. A. (2022). Assessment of Organochlorine (OC) Pesticides in Sediment, Soil, and Fish Samples from River Owan, Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 12(0) 0-0.

Abulude, F. O., Ogunkoya, M. O., Adenibuyan, G. B., Arifalo, K. M., Akinnusotu, A., Adamu, A. S., Kenni, A. M., and Bello, L. J. (2022). Phytochemical Assessment of The Extracts of Stem (Bark) and Leaves of Theobroma Cocoa Materials: Experimental Procedure and Its Comparison to Literature, ASEAN Journal for Science and Engineering in Materials, 1(2):85-92.

Akinnusotu, A., Ukpebor, J. E., Okieimen, F. E., Opawale, B. O. and Komolafe, E. A. (2021). Assessment of the physico-chemical characteristics and elemental properties of water and sediments from Owan river in Edo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources. DOI : 10.1007/s42108-021-00144-2.

Ndamitso, M. M., Komolafe, E. A., Fagbayide, S., Akinnusotu, A., Oguntuyi, O. A. and Abulude, F. O. (2021). Effect of Salt Applications on Water Absorption Capacity (WAC) of Mushroom Varieties Obtained in Akure, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sciences 16 (2): 1 – 15.

Akinnusotu, A., Dada, I. B. O. and Abulude, F. O. (2021). Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Screening of Some Selected Plant Leaves from Western Nigeria. International Journal of Traditional and Natural Medicines, 2021, 11(1): 1-15.

Abulude, F. O., Ndamitso, M. M., Akinnusotu, A. and Oluwagbayide, S. D. (2021). Characterization of Halogen (Cl, Br, I) emissions from cooking fuels in Nigerian households using energy-dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. International Journal of Environmental Quality, Vol. 43: 8-15.

Abulude, F.O., Oluwagbayide, S.D., Akinnusotu, A., Damodharan, U., (2021). Quality Of Life: The Exposure of a Football Viewing Center in a Metropolitan Area to Noise Pollution. Techno-Science, vol. 4, no. 1, p. 7-17

Aladekoyi, G and Akinnusotu, A. (2021). “Forms of Labile Metals in the Soil and Their Concentrations in Amaranthushybridus from Municipal Dumpsites.” Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 15(1): 55-63.

Aladekoyi, G and Akinnusotu, A. (2020). Labile metal evaluation, speciation and accumulation in harvested plant from urban major dumpsites. Int. J. Hum. Capital Urban Manage., 6(2): 185-192.

Abulude, F. O., Oluwagbayide, S. D., Akinnusotu, A. (2020). Assessment of rainwater quality obtained from a suburban area in Nigeria based on the Physico-chemical properties. Techno-Science, vol. 3, no. 2 p. 50-58.

Akinsanmi, S. K., Igbasan, F. A., Agbede, J. A. and Akinnusotu, A. (2020). Growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed graded levels of differently processed rubber seed meal based diets. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 5(4).

Abulude, F., Fagbayide, S., Akinnusotu, A. and Elemide, A. (2019). Ambient Air Quality Assessment in Nigeria: Challenges and Remedies. In: T. Umar, ed., Multifarious Issues in Nigeria Today: Multidisciplinary Approaches, 1st ed. Akure: Science and Education Development Institute, pp.124-132.

Abulude, F. O., Fagbayide, S. D., Akinnusotu, A., Elisha, J. J. and Makinde O. E. (2019). Particulate matter and source identification: A case study of Nigeria. Engineering and Applied Science Research, 46(2):151-169.

Abulude, F. O., Fagbayide, S. D., Akinnusotu, A., Makinde O. E. and Elisha, J.J. (2019). Assessment of Indoor air quality of Akure, South-West Nigeria. Quality of life 10(1-2):15-27.

Akinnusotu, A., Akinsanmi, S. K., Aladekoyi, G. and Aladejimokun, A. O. (2018). Nutrients and anti-nutrient compositions of three different poultry feeds in Ondo State, South Western Nigeria. Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences. 14:46-53.

Abulude F. O., Fagbayide S. A., and Akinnusotu, A. (2018). Assessments of noise levels from noise sources in Akure, Nigeria: A Preliminary Study. Iraqi Journal of Science, Vol. 59, No.4C, pp: 2195-2210.

Abulude, F. O., Fagbayide, S. D., and Akinnusotu, A., (2018). Quality of life: The contribution of a football viewing center to noise pollution in an urban city. (www.preprints.org).

Arawande, J. O., Akinnusotu, A. and Alademehin, J. O. (2018). Extractive value and phytochemical screening of ginger (zingiber officinate) and turmeric (curcuma linga) using different solvent. International Journal of Traditional and natural Medicines, 8(1):13-22

Abulude F.O., Ndamitso M. M., Akinnusotu A., Elisha J. J., Makinde, O.E. (2018). Proximate Composition, Mineral Contents and the effects of Sodium Sulphate Salts on Emulsion Capacity and Stability of Mushroom Species obtained from Nigeria. Iraqi Journal of Science, Vol. 59, No.2C, pp: 986-997.

Arawande, J. O and Akinnusotu, A. (2018). Comparative Study on Extraction and Characterization of Castor Seed and Oil from Three Different State Capitals in Nigeria. American Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 37-42.

Aladekoyi, G., Jide, A. O., Karimu, A. O., Akinnusotu, A. and Adetuyi, O. O. (2017). Physicochemical studies and fatty acid composition of oil extracted from black weevil larva from Okitipupa area of Ondo State, Nigeria

(Rhynchophorus phoenicis). Chemistry Research Journal. 2(3):11-15.

Akinnusotu, A., and Arawande, J.O. (2016). Qualities of Effluents from three Cocoa Processing factories in Ondo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment and Bioenergy. 11(1):24-35.

Akinnusotu, A., and Arawande, J.O. (2016). Physicochemical characteristics and heavy metals concentration in sub surface soil at different dumpsites in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences. 8: 21-28.

Abulude, F.O. and Akinnusotu, A. (2016). Source characterization of metals in rainwater: case study of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Modern Chemistry and Bioenergy. 11(2):65-77.

Aladekoyi, G., Seyifunmi, O.E. and Akinnusotu, A. (2016). Comparative study of the fractionation and evaluation of the physical properties of bitumen obtained from Agbabu and Loda in Ilaje Area of Ondo State. Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science. 1: 1-7.

Aladekoyi, G.; Ogundowole, O.; Akinnusotu, A. and Adesuyi, A.T. (2016). Evaluation of physicochemical and antibacterial activity of oil from two varieties of Mango seeds (Magnifera indica). Journal of environmental science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology. 5(3).

Akinnusotu, A., Abulude, F.O. and Abdulrasheed, Y. (2015). Determination of Physico-chemical Properties and Metal concentrations of hand dug wells around a dumpsite in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Continental Journal Environmental Sciences.9 (2): 22 – 36.

Arawande, J.O., Fasoto, T.S. and Akinnusotu, A. (2015). Antioxidative Effect of Chaya Leaf Extract on Refined Soybean oil. Journal of food studies. 5(4): 59-69.

Abulude, F.O., Akinnusotu, A. and Adeyemi, A. (2015). Global Positioning System and It’s wide Application. Continental J. Information Technology 9(1):22-32.

Fasoto, T.S. Arawande, O.J. and Akinnusotu, A. (2014). Adsorption of Zinc and Chromium ions from aqueous solution onto Sugarcane Bagasse. International Journal of Modern Chemistry. Volume 6(1):28-47. RESEARCH ARTICLES UNDER REVIEW

Akinnusotu, A., Amusa, N. A. and Oguntimehin, I. (2022). Heavy metals and physicochemical characterisation of soil from three different cocoa processing factories in Ondo State, Western Nigeria: Significance and ecological implications.

Akinnusotu, A., Ukpebor, J. E., and Okieimen, F. E. (2022). Source, distribution, and risk assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediments and fish samples from River Owan, Edo State, Nigeria.

Akinnusotu, A., Ukpebor, J. E., and Okiemen, F. E. (2022). Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and physicochemical characteristics of soil around River Owan, Edo State, Nigeria: Occurrence, distribution pattern, source, and toxicity assessment.

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED

Virtual Workshop on the Principles and Methods for the Risk Assessment of Chemicals in Food. 26th –29th January, 2021. Potchefstroom Campus, North West University, South Africa.

Akinnusotu, A., Ukpebor, J. E., Okieimen, F. E., Opawale, B. O. and Komolafe, E. A. (2020). Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) Assessment of Sediment, Soil, and Fish Samples from River Owan in Edo State, Nigeria. Atmospheric Composition & Chemistry Observations & Modeling Conference incorporating the Cape Grim Annual Science Meeting 2020 and 16th Australia and New Zealand Aerosol Assembly. 30th November to 4th Dec., 2020.

Akinnusotu, A., Ukpebor, J. E. and Okieimen, F. E. (2020). Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

(PAHs) in Sediment and Fish Samples of River Owan, and Agricultural Soil around the same River in Edo State, Nigeria, by MDPI in 5th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences. Water Interactions with the Different Compartments of the Critical Zone session.

Abulude, F. O., Ndamitso, M. M., Akinnusotu, A., and Oluwagbayide, S. D. (2020). Characterization of Halogens (Cl, Br, I) Emissions from Cooking Fuels in Nigerian Households Using Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. 8th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development, Sept., 21-22, 2020.

9th International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State. Theme: COVID-19 as a complex adaptive challenge: A wake-up call for enterprising leaders. 25th

& 26th August, 2020.

3rd Scientific Conference Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rufus Giwa polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State. Theme: Science and Technology: A veritable Tool for Sustainable National Development in the 21st Century. 17th -20th November, 2014.

30thAnnual National Conference/Scientific Workshop of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology [NISLT].Theme: The Laboratory: Foundation for National Science, Technology &Innovation System. 29th Oct. – 1st Nov., 2014. ‘’Akure 2014’’ FUTA

Two-weeks Training workshop on Laboratory Analytical Equipment the Federal University of Technology

[FUTA Step –B Centre of Excellence in Food Security] Akure. Between 13th- 22nd of May, 20013.

A-week Training workshop on Chromatographic Techniques at the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology [NISLT] Samonda, Ibadan. Between 10th-16th June, 20012.

27th Annual National Conference/Workshop of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology

[NISLT]. Prospects &Challenges of Science Laboratory Technology in Nigeria. 26th-29th Oct., 2011.

26th Annual National Conference/Workshop of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology

[NISLT].Evolving a Science Laboratory Policy: A Tool for National Development. 3rd-6th November, 2010.

22ND Annual National Conference/Workshop of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology

[NISLT].Science & Technology for Youth Empowerment. Quality Assuarance in Laboratory Services. 1st- 3rd November, 2007.

11THMandatory Training Workshop of Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria [IPAN] on the Use of High Precision Instruments in Laboratory Analysis 27-28th April, 2010.

1ST Mandatory Training Workshop of Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria [ICCON] on Principles of Chemical Management, & Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA] 21-22nd October, 2008.

29th International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria [CSN] EKO-CHEM. Chemistry & Global Development-Environmental Concern.

30th International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria [CSN] ASO-CHEM. Chemistry a Driver for National Development & Growth. 25th-28th Sept., 2007.

In plant Training by Industrial Training Fund (ITF) 2000 EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES

Teaching, research, studying, listening to music and footballing REFEREES

PROF. TODD ANDERSON

The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) Department of Environmental Toxicology

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, US

Mobile & E-mail: 806-***-****; adr1f3@r.postjobfree.com PROF. FELIX E. OKIEIMEN

Department Chemistry,

University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Mobile & E-mail: +234-806-***-****; adr1f3@r.postjobfree.com PROF. I. OGUNTIMEHIN

Department Chemical Sciences,

Ondo State Univ. of Science & Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria Mobile & E-mail:+234-806-***-****; adr1f3@r.postjobfree.com

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