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Contents

  1. College
  2. Department
  3. Research Interests
  4. Awards & Honours
  5. Teaching Areas
  6. Current Postgraduate Supervision
  7. Selected Publications (15)
  8. Collaboration/Linkages
  9. Conferences Attended
  10. Summary of Profile
  11. Curriculum Vitae

Professor Joseph Olugbuyiro

Professor

B.Sc Chemistry; M.Sc Organic Chemistry; M.Sc Pharmacognosy; PhD; FCSN; MICCON; FASM; MRSC, MACS

College

College of Science and Technology

Department

Chemistry

Research Interests

Phytochemical & Biological Studies of Natural Products; Anticancer plant research, Antioxidant studies, Antimicrobial Plant Drugs Research, wound healing & phytotherapy, Phytocosmetics, Natural products Pharmacological Studies...

Awards & Honours

1. Fellow of Chemical Society of Nigeria (2018)

2. The Lagos State Research and Development Council (LRDC) Grant Award (2014)

2. Impact Journal Scholars’ Award, Covenant University

4. American Society for Microbiology International Fellowship Award

5. National Agip Oil Company Scholarship Award

Selected Publications: see CV

Teaching Areas

Natural Products Chemistry/ Phytochemistry & Drug Discovery/ Pure organic Chemistry /Applied Spectroscopy

Cosmetics and Detergents Chemistry/Phytocosmetics

Current Postgraduate Supervision

Research areas:
Identification, extraction and development of anti-diabetic, anti-obese & antioxidant plant drugs.
Isolation and characterization of anti-tumor compounds from medicinal plants: useful drugs against cancer.
Discovery and development of novel plant-based anti-tubercular drugs.

Selected Publications (15)

1. Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Studies of Crateva adansonii Leaf Extract

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2. ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, DNA DAMAGED PROTECTION AND APOPTOSIS INDUCTION POTENTIAL OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA LEAF EXTRACTS

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3. AntiMtb activity of triterpenoid-rich fractions from Spondias mombin L.

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4. Inhibitory activity ofDetariummicrocarpumextract against hepatitis C virus.

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5. Wound healing effect of Flabellariapaniculata leaf extracts.

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6. Improving the reproductive efficiency of the goat: vaginal cytology and vulvar biometry as predictors of estrus/breeding time in synchronized West African dwarf goat does.

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7. Relationship between Viable Bacterial Counts and Physicochemical Properties of Cocoa Powders and Powdered Cocoa Beverages purchased in Nigerian Supermarkets.

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8. Study of Influence of Zinc Plated Mild Steel Deterioration in Seawater Environment

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9. Physico-chemical Characteristics of Industrial Effluents in Lagos State, Nigeria.

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10. Effect of Some Plating Variables on Zinc Coated Low Carbon Steel Substrates.

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11. Physico-chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Market Yoghurt in Nigeria.

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12. In vitro activity of Bryophyllumpinnatumand Detariummicrocarpiumplants against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other bacteria.

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13. Phytosterols from Spondias mombin Linn. withantimycobacterial activities.

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14. In vitro activities of methanol extracts of some plants used as herbal remedies.

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15. Anti-tubercular compounds from Spondias mombin.

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Collaboration/Linkages

1. University Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry & Drug Development Group: CUANTICOVID-19 PROJECT ( Dr. Adewumi, M.O.; Univ of Ibadan)
2. Anti-cancer research & Anti-Mtb research (Prof. Moody, J.O.; Univ of Ibadan; Prof. Hamann, M.T, MUSC, USA)
3. Anticancer research (Dr. A. Fatokun, Liverpool John Moores University,)
4. University of Lagos/LRDC (Dr. Babatunde I.): Natural products for solar energy generation (Renewable Energy)
5. Anti-Mtb drugs research, Sacred Heart Hospital, Abeokuta (Dr. Ejilude O.)

Conferences Attended

1. 41st Chemical Society of Nigeria Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition held on September 17th-21st 2018 at Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
2. AWARD Proposal and Grant Writing Skills Course sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA; held at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria on September 5-7, 2018.
3. Networking Event on Research & Training in Natural Products & Biomedical Research in Nigeria, sponsored by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK @ CITIHEIGHT Luxury Hotel on June 26-28th, 2018.
4. 40th Chemical Society of Nigeria Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition held on September 17th-22nd 2017 at Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
5. Second zonal conference, exhibition and workshop (South West Zone), Chemical Society of Nigeria, at Abeokuta Ogun State.
6. 38th Chemical Society of Nigeria Annual International Conference at Abuja in Nigeria; September 7-11, 2015.
7. 7th Int’l Biotechnology Conference, Exhibition & Workshop 2017 Organised by Dept of Biological Sciences Covenant University, at CUCRID, Canaan Land; Ota.
8. Hands-on workshop/International Conference, Organised by Department of Chemistry Covenant University at Centre for learning Resources, Ota, Nigeria.
9. West African Network of Natural Products Research Scientists (WANNPRES), 5th Scientific Symposium Theme: Tackling non-infectious disease with medicinal plants and natural products, MicCom Golf Hotels & Resort, Ada, Osun State, Nigeria; August 6-9, 2012.
10. Biotechnology for Health and Sustainable Development Conference organized by the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan. July 23-27, 2012.
11. 2nd Natural Product Research Colloquium and Guest Lecture organized by the Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. October 20-21, 2008. Theme: ‘From Nature to the Clinic: Global Trends in Drug Discovery and Development’
12. 7th Annual Oxford International Conference co-sponsored by The University of Mississippi, The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-India) and The society for Medicinal Plant Research (GA). Oxford, MS; USA. April 12-16, 2008. Theme: “The Science of Botanicals & American Society of Pharmacognosy”

Summary of Profile

Professor Joseph A.O. OLUGBUYIRO is a trained Natural Products Scientist and a Chartered Chemist (MICCON). He has his PhD degree at University of Ibadan in Nigeria. In addition to an excellent academic record, he is a model teacher, researcher and leader. He is a member of many professional bodies which include- Fellow of American Society of Microbiology, Fellow of Chemical Society of Nigeria, a member of Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Pharmacognosy etc. He is a specialist in Natural Product Science (Pharmacognosy) that focuses on phytochemistry, drug discovery & development: extraction, purification, isolation, and characterization of biologically active natural products. He engages in chemical formulations vary in standardization to project development. He lends to Industrial Organic Chemistry as a consultant Formulation Chemist and Cosmetologist. He brings dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to the laboratory. As a Natural product Scientist, he engages in sound research, working hand-in-hand with other scientific researchers both in public and private institutes in discovering plant drugs for combating life-threatening diseases such as tuberculosis, diabetes, cancer, tropical infections etc. And most recently, he is actively involved in the search of therapeutic agents to combat the novel coronavirus: COVID-19. Olugbuyiro has many publications in reputable international journals.

Curriculum Vitae

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