Dr. Adewusi John Adepoju, a seasoned academic and member of Chemical Society of Nigeria, lectures at the Organic Chemistry Unit of the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso and currently serves as the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs of the institution. He graduated from LAUTECH with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Pure and Applied Chemistry in 2003; Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Organic Chemistry in 2012 and Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D) Organic/Natural Products in 2021. His B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D focused on “Extraction and Characterization of Akee Oil”, “Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds of Stem Bark Extracts of NaucleaPobeguinii” and “Isolation and Characterization of Some Chemical Constituents of Leaves and Stem Bark Extracts of NaucleaPobeguinii” respectively. DrAdepoju was first appointed as Graduate Assistant at the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso in 2009 and was promoted to the rank of Assistant Lecturer in 2012; Lecturer II in 2015; Lecturer I in 2018. He was a beneficiary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) Academic Staff Training and Development (ASTD) between 2019 and 2020 at University Sains Malaysia (USM) in Malaysia. Dr. Adepoju, an astute academic of high repute, has supervised over 70 undergraduate projects in his Department and served on a number of departmental and faculty boards. He has authored and co-authored many local and international scholarly articles, books and monographs. He has also attended conferences/workshops. He is a purpose-driven and result-oriented scholar with a great zeal to enhancing teaching, learning and academic advancement.
- Olajide, O., Afolayan, M., Adepoju, A.J. and Adeyanju, O. (2012). Antimicrobial activity and Elemental analysis of Cassia Siberiana leaves using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources, 2(1); 9-18.
- Adepoju, A.J., Abdul-Hammed, M., Esan, A.O. and Bello, M.O. (2013). Variation in the chemical parameters of oil extracted from the edible parts of the fruits of Blighia sapida (ackee) with the degree of fruit ripeness. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2(1): 109-114.
- Adepoju, A.J., Abdul-Hammed, M., Esan, A.O. Bello, M.O. and Olajide, O. (2013). Comparative studies on the chemical parameters of oil extracted from the seeds of ripe and unripe Blighia sapida (ackee). Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 5(10): 386-390.
- Olabemiwo, O.M., Esan, A.O., Adepoju, A.J., and Oladipo. M.A. (2013). Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Aliphatic and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon profiles of Agbabu Natural Bitumen. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 7(9): 289-293.
- Olabemiwo, O.M., Esan, A.O., Adepoju, A.J. and Omodara, N.B. (2014). Effect of microwave heating on fatty acid profiles of three Nigerian vegetable oils. IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, 7(4): 51-54.
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Bello, M.O., Abdul-Hammed, M., Adepoju, A.J., Esan, A.O. and Tiamiyu, A.A. (2014). Nutritional Composition and Fatty Acids Profile of Ficus exasperata seed and seed oil. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 4: 25-29.
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Abdul-Hammed, M., Semire, B., Adepoju, A.J., Adedotun, I.O., Lawal, T.A. Olajide, M. and Adetunji, I.D. (2020). Dietary Ceramides as Inhibitors of Cyclooxygenase-2 and Thymidylate Synthase: Insights from DFT and molecular docking studies. Science Focus 25, 1-20.
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Adepoju, A.J., Falade, V.A., Ayodele, E.T., Oladoye, S.O., Lim, G.K., Oo, C.W. and, Loh, Y.C. (2020). Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potentials of the Stem Bark Extracts of Nauclea Pobeguinii. Science Focus 25, 38-45.
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Abdul-Hammed, M., Adedotun, I.O., Falade, V.A., Adepoju, A.J., Olasupo, S.B. and Akinboade, M.W. (2021). Target-Based Drug Discovery, ADMET Profiling and Bioactivity Studies of Antibiotics as Potential Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro). Virusdisease, Jul: 1-15.
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Adepoju, A.J., Abdul-Hammed, M., Falade, V.A., Adedotun, I.O., Jolaoso, F.O., Adebayo, S.O. and Azeez, S.O. (2021). Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity study of Cucumeropsis mannii and Irvingia gabonensis ethanolic seeds extracts. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 10(8), 176-186.
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Adepoju, A.J., Oyebamiji, A.K., Akintelu, S.A., Adeosun, I.J., Olubunmi, J., Ajayi, A., Latona, F. and Esan, A.O. (2021). Insightful Bio-Evaluation of 1,2,4-Thiadiazole-1,2,4-Triazole derivatives as Anti-ubiquitin Ligase Down-regulating Human Lung Cancer. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 12(4):123-131.
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Adepoju, A.J., Oladoye, S.O., Ayodele, E.T., Abdul-Hammed, M., Falade, V.A. and Ibikunle, G.J.,(2021). Phytochemical evaluation, in vitro antimicrobial activity and antioxidant potential of the leaves extract of Nauclea pobeguinii. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 10(10): 1-13. ICV - 9.62.
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Edewor, T.I., Ogundola, A. F., Akintola, A.O., Adepoju, A.J., Ibikunle, G.J., Mmuo, A.J., Semire, B. and Owa, S.O. (2021). Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Activity of Leaf of Hoslundia opposita Vahl and Docking of its Phytochemical Components with Uropathogenic Strain F11(ID:3NRP) and NFeoB from Escherichia coli BL21(ID:5FH9). Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 18-29.
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Oladoye, S.O., Falade, V.A. Adepoju, A.J. and G.J. Ibikunle (2021). Lantana camara: Phyto-constituents and Antimicrobial Activity Study. Pacific Journal of Life Sciences. 5(2): 289-298.
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Edewor, T.I., Akintola, A.O., Ogundola, A.F., Ibikunle, G.J., Adepoju, A.J. Mmuo, A.J. and Owu, S.O. (2021). Phytochemical constituents, total flavonoids and phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of leaves of Syzygium guineense. Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry. 10(4), 127-132.
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Ayoola, P.B., Akintola, A.O., Ibikunle, G.J., Mohammed, A., Adepoju, A.J., Ajayi, F.T., Yusuf, T.A., Ahmed, A.B., Awotoye, A.J. and Akinfe, M. (2021). Evaluation of the nutritive and phytochemical compositions of Phyllatus amarus. Science focus. 26, 165-172.
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Adepoju, A.J., Oladoye, S.O., Ayodele, E.T., Falade, V.A., Lim, G.T. and OO, C.W. (2022). Isolation and Identification of β-sitosterol, 7-hydroxystigmast-22-en-3,6-dione and 3β, 24(S)-dihydroxycholesta-5, 25-diene-7-one from stem bark of Nauclea pobeguinii. Traditional Medicine Journal. 27(3), 210-217.
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Falade, V.A., Oladoye, S.O., Adepoju, A.J., and Ibikunle, G.J. (2022). Phytochemical Screening and microbial Growth Inhibition potential of Phyllanthus amarus extracts. PhytoChem and Biosub Journal. 16(1), 5-70.
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Oladoye, S.O., Falade, V.A., Adepoju, A.J. and Ibikunle, G.J. (2022). Phytochemical Quantification and Efficacy of Persea Americana extracts on some selected pathogens. Traditional Medicine Journal. 27(2), 153-158.
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Oladipo, M.A., Ajao, F.A., Adepoju, A,J., Ishola, K.T. and Ajeigbe, O.J. (2023). Synthesis, Spectroscopic analysis and antidiabetic properties of Copper (II) complex of Mangifera indica leaf crude extract. Biology, Medicine and Natural Product Chemistry. 12(1), 315-321.
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Oladipo, M.A., Ojo, A.O., Ishola, K.T. and Adepoju, A,J. (2023). In vitro evaluation of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of Copper (II) complex of King of Bitters crude extract. World News of Natural Sciences. 49, 38-50.
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Oladipo, M.A., Ajao, F.A., Adepoju, A,J., Ishola, K.T. and Afolabi, D.O. (2023). Investigation of antidiabetic activities of Copper (II) complex of Occidentale leaf crude extract. Tanzania journal of science. 49(2), 311-321.