Biography

Dr. Khalid Olajide Adekoya is an Associate Professor of Genetics in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. He has his undergraduate degree in Biology and graduated from University of Lagos in 1987; Master of Philosophy in Biological Sciences with specialization in Genetics in 1992 and a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Genetics from the University of Lagos in 2009. He has had trainings in South Africa, Ghana and United Kingdom in areas of genetics and forensics. He is a resourceful, hard-working and dedicated Biologist with an outstanding academic background, a good publication record and significant experience in teaching, research and administration at all levels of Education. Possesses excellent presentation skills and can prepare comprehensive documentation and reports as required. Skilled in data processing and in a range of scientifically relevant software packages. Works well both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating the motivation and organisation required to meet demanding targets. Combines an analytical and professional approach with excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels. He has over twenty years of experience in teaching, research and administration at the tertiary level of education. He is experienced in designing and formulating research in diverse areas of Biological Sciences such as Genetics, Toxicology, Environmental, Forensics and Molecular Biology, supervised over 150 undergraduate projects, more than 60 Masters and Postgraduate diploma research projects and co-supervised 10 Ph.D. Thesis in Genetics, Genetic Toxicology and Molecular Genetics in which 7 have successfully completed their Doctoral Thesis. He serves on editorial boards as reviewer/Sub-Editor in over 10 scientific journals. He has also served as expert/examiner or PG representative to over 15 Ph.D. oral examinations. He has worked as Sub-Dean School of Postgraduate Studies and served on several committees in the Department, Faculty and the University. He is an elected member of Senate of University of Lagos. He has contributed nationally as resource person as National Biology expert for Ministry of Education, West African Examinations Council and National Examination Council at various times. He has also been a resource person to 2nd World Bank/UNILAG STEP B project training on ICT tools for teaching of the Post Basic level. He has been an assessor at the Competitive Agricultural Research Grant Scheme proposals in West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) in 2014 and 2015 and achieved membership of eight professional and academic groups has over 60 publications in local and international journals, won and managed ten grants and have attended over 75 conferences locally and internationally.. He is professional member of the World Poultry Science Association, Netherlands, Genetics Society of Nigeria, and Science Association of Nigeria. (SAN), Center for Theology and Natural Sciences (CTNS), Berkeley, U.S.A, Nigeria Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), Lagos, Nigeria, and member of Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), Brussels, Belgium.

Area of Interest:

Biology

100%

Genetics

62%

Genomics

90%

Molecular Biology

75%

Forensic Genetic

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
3

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Selected Publications

Adekoya, K.O., O.E. Ogundele, B.O. Oboh, L.A. Ogunkanmi and O.T. Ogundipe, 2013. A molecular study of polymorphisms in some regions of Drosophila genome in populations selected from Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 13th NISEB Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting, March 5-8, 2013, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria -.
Adekoya, K.O., C.G. Alimba, L.A. Ogunkanmi and B.O. Oboh, 2013. Modulation of cyclophosphamide induced cytogenotoxicity and oxidative stress by Moringa oleifera LAM (Moringaceae) in Wistar rats. Proceedings of the 2nd West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT)/Society of Toxicology (SOT) International Conference, February 20-23, 2013, University of Porthacourt, Porthacourt, Nigeria -.
Adekoya, K.O. and V.O. Okolie, 2013. Cytogenetic and molecular evaluation of spent engine oil using Allium cepa assay and RAPD-PCR technique. Proceedings of the International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development in Nigeria, May 13-17, 2013, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria -.
Adekoya, K.O. and O.E. Ogundele, 2013. Amplification of COI-II, ND II and ITSI-II by polymerase chain reaction: Prospects for DNA barcoding of Nigerian drosophila populations. NISEB J., 13: 73-77.
Adefenwa, M.A., S.O. Peters, B.O. Agaviezor, M. Wheto and K.O. Adekoya et al., 2013. Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the agouti signaling protein (ASIP) gene in some goat breeds in tropical and temperate climates. Mol. Biol. Rep., 40: 4447-4457.
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Adefenwa, M.A., B.O. Agaviezor, S.O. Peters, M. Wheto and O.J. Ekundayo et al., 2013. Novel intron 2 polymorphism in the melanophilin gene is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and is not associated with coat color in goats. Open J. Genet., 3: 195-200.
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Tony-Odigie, A.E., K.O. Adekoya, S.C.O. Makinde, L.A. Ogunkanmi and B.O. Oboh, 2012. Assessment of genetic interspecies relationships among five selected Amaranthus species using phenotypic and RAPD markers. Proceedings of the 12th NISEB Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting, March 14-17, 2012, University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria -.
Tony-Odigie, A.E., K.O. Adekoya, S.C.O. Makinde, B.O. Oboh and L.A. Ogunkanmi et al., 2012. Assessment of genetic interspecies relationships among five selected Amaranthus species using phenotypic and rapd markers. Int. J. Bot., 8: 145-152.
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Onyemaobi, O.I., G.O. Williams and K.O. Adekoya, 2012. Cytogenetic effects of two food preservatives, sodium metabisulphite and sodium benzoate on the root tips of Aliıum cepa Linn. Ife J. Sci., 14: 155-165.
Bolarinwa, K.A., L.A. Ogunkanmi, K.O. Adekoya, B.O. Oboh and T.A. Ogundipe, 2012. Wide crosses in cowpea: An appraisal of some resistance and susceptible lines. Proc. UNILAG Res. Conf., 3: 381-386.
Adekoya, K.O., U.D. Abazuh, K.A. Bankole and B.O. Oboh, 2012. A comparative morphological characterization of three local and three exotic chicken types in Nigeria. Proc. UNILAG Res. Conf., 3: 170-177.
Adekoya, K.O., K.M. Adesanya, L.A. Ogunkanmi and B.O. Oboh, 2012. The use of RAPD-PCR and API kits in the study of possible biohazard and opportunistic pathogens isolated from Pipe-borne water samples in selected areas of Lagos, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 1st WASOT/SETAC Africa Meeting, February 7-10, 2012, University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria -.
Adekoya, K.O., 2012. Race and Identity. In: Fundamentals of General African Studies, Ninalowo, A. and F. Badru (Eds.). Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, pp: 199-216.
Ogunkanmi, L.A., W.O. Okunowo, O.O. Oyelakin, B.O. Oboh, O.O. Adesina, K.O. Adekoya and O.T. Ogundipe, 2010. Assessment of genetic relationships between two species of jute plants using phenotypic and RAPD markers. Int. J. Bot., 6: 107-111.
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Alimba, C.G., K.O. Adekoya and B.O. Oboh, 2010. Prevalence and gene frequencies of phenythiocarbamide (PTC) taste sensitivity, ABO and rhesus factor (Rh) blood groups and haemoglobin variants among a Nigerian population. Egyptian J. Hum. Genet., 11: 153-158.
Adefenwa, M.A., G.O. Williams, B.O. Oboh and K.O. Adekoya, 2010. Inversion polymorphism in two populations of Drosophila melanogaster in Nigeria. J. Sci. Res. Dev., 12: 53-64.