Dr. Usikalu Mojisola Rachael
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Dr. Usikalu Mojisola Rachael

Senior Lecturer
Covenant University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physical Science Engineering from Covenant University, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Usikalu Mojisola is a corporate member of Nigerian Institute of Physics, Radiation Research Society, Nigerian Union of Radio Science and Nigeria Young Academy. She graduated from Federal University of Technology Akure with B.Tech Degree in Physics and M.Tech Degree in Radiation and Health Physics in 2001 and 2005 respectively. She earned a PhD from Covenant University, Ota in 2010. She is a recipient of some award/scholarship including IUPAP 2010 travel grant, TWOWS 2007-2010 postgraduate award, TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Award (2012) tenable at iThemba Labs, South Africa and International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste Italy Junior Associate Award.

Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Radiation Physics
62%
Health Physics
90%
Plasma Physics
75%
Radioactivity
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Usikalu, M.R., M.L. Akinyemi and J.A. Achuka, 2014. Investigation of radiation levels in soil samples collected from selected locations in Ogun state, Nigeria. IERI Procedia, 9: 156-161.
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  2. Usikalu, M.R., C.O. Olawole and I.T. Ikeh, 2014. Safe distance to extremely low frequency radiation associated with power transmission lines located in Ota, Southwest, Nigeria. Int. J. Eng. Technol., 14: 118-121.
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  3. Akinyemi, M.L., A.O. Boyo, M.E. Emetere, M.R. Usikalu and F.O. Olawole, 2014. Lightning a fundamental of atmospheric electricity. IERI Procedia, 9: 47-52.
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  4. Usikalu, M.R., O.O. Obembe, M.L. Akinyemi and J. Zhu, 2013. Short-duration exposure to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation induces DNA damage in Sprague Dawley rat's reproductive systems. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 115-122.
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  5. Akinyemi, M.L. and M.R. Usikalu, 2013. Investigation of emission of carbon monoxide from anthropogenic sources in Lagos, Nigeria. Int. J. Phys. Sci., 8: 1128-1132.
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  6. Usikalu, M.R., S.O. Rotimi and A.E. Oguegbu, 2012. Effect of exposure of 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation on rat brain. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 2499-2504.
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  7. Usikalu, M.R. and M.L. Akinyemi, 2012. Analysis of Radiation Dose around Some Base Stations in Ota and Lagos Environ. Int. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 12: 7-12.
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  8. Zhu, J., W. Hu, N. Ding, C. Ye and M. Usikalu et al., 2011. An optimized colony forming assay for low-dose-radiation cell survival measurement. Int. Res. J. Biotechnol., 2: 164-172.
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  9. Usikalu, M.R., O.C. Anoka and F.A. Balogun, 2011. Radioactivity measurement of Jos tin mine tailings. Arch. Phys. Res., 2: 80-86.
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  10. Usikalu, M.R., K.D. Adedayo, A.S. Adekola and A.M. Arogunjo, 2011. The design and construction of an infrared activated security system At 9 KHz Frequency. J. Emerging Trends Eng. Applied Sci., 2: 235-238.
  11. Akinyemi, M., J. Kayode and M. Usikalu, 2011. Investigation of Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) hot Spots in the College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota. Turk. J. Phys., 35: 359-362.
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  12. Usikalu, M.R., M.A. Aweda, E.B. Babatunde and F.O. Awobajo, 2010. Low Level Microwave Exposure Decreases the Number of Male Germ Cells and Affect Vital Organs of Sprague Dawley Rats. Am. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 1: 410-420.
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  13. Aweda, M.A., M.R. Usikalu, O.O. Adeyemi and O.K. Yemitan, 2010. Anxiolytic and behavioural effects of microwave radiation exposure. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 37-46.
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  14. Aweda, M.A., M.R. Usikalu, N. Ding, J.H. Wan and J. Zhu, 2010. Genetoxic effects of 2.45 GHz microwave exposure on different cells of Sprague Dawley rats. Int. J. Genet. Mol. Biol., 2: 189-197.
  15. Aweda, M.A., M.R. Usikalu and O. Awobajo, 2010. Effect of 2.45 GHz microwave radiation on the reproductive organs of wistar rats. Int. J. Curr. Res., 2: 120-128.
  16. Akinyemi, M.L. and M.R. Usikalu, 2010. Prudent avoidance in exposure to ELF fields. Sci. Res. Essays, 5: 2295-2298.
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  17. Usikalu, M.R., 2009. Health impact of climate change due to combustion of fossil fuel. Int. J. Phys. Sci., 4: 880-884.
  18. Usikalu, M.R. and M.L. Akinyemi, 2007. Monitoring of radiofrequency radiation from selected mobile phones. J. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 1701-1704.
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  19. Usikalu, M.R. and F.A. Balogun, 2007. Relative variation of radio nuclides concentration in vegetables consumed in Ondo State. J. Phys. Sci., 3: 70-76.
  20. Rabiu, A.B., E.O. Falayi and M.R. Eyebiokin, 2006. Impact of science and technology. Proceedings of the National Conference on Education, April 25-27, 2006, Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode, Nigeria -.
  21. Eyebiokin, M.R., A.M. Arogunjo, A.B. Rabiu, G. Oboh and F.A. Balogun, 2005. Activity concentrations and absorbed doses equivalent of commonly consumed vegetables. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of Nigeria Institute of Physics, August 16-18, 2005, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria -.
  22. Eyebiokin, M.R., A.M. Arogunjo, A.B. Rabiu, G. Oboh and F.A. Balogun, 2005. Activity concentration of commonly consumed vegetables in Ondo State. Niger. J. Phys., 17: 187-191.
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