Dr Ebenezer Idowu Olatunbosun AJAYI
Associate Professor of Biochemistry (Membrane Biochemistry & Biotechnology)
eio.ajayi@kingsuniversity.edu.ng
+2348037299521
Faculty of Science Building
Academic Information
Faculty of Science
Chemical Sciences
Ph.D. Membrane Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Academics
Specialization & Research
Clinical/Membrane Biochemistry, Theranostic (Nano)Biotechnology, Mitochondrial Genetics, Immunometabolic Complications (Diabetes, Obesity, Wound Healing, Cardiovascular Disorders, Cancer), Infectious Diseases-Related Neurobehavioural Disorders (Malaria, Leishmaniasis, Chagas, Dengue, HIV/AIDS; Alzheimer's, Parkinson's; Other Neglected Tropical Infectious Diseases & Neurodegenerative Disorders), Natural Product Therapeutics
Professional Biography
Dr Ebenezer Idowu Olatunbosun Ajayi is a distinguished academic leader and scientist with over two decades of post-graduate expertise in Biochemistry. Dr Ajayi operates at the intersection of high-level academic administration, global research strategy, and cross-sector institutional partnerships. He currently holds a dual administrative portfolio at Kings University, where he serves as both the Acting Head of the Department of Chemical Sciences and the Acting Director of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer.
Prior to his current roles, he served as the Acting Head of the Department of Biochemistry at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo. On an international level, he serves as a Corresponding Member for the Task Force on Environmental Impact of Laboratory Medicine (TF-EILM), International Federation of Clinical Chemists (IFCC), Milan, Italy, where he represents the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria (ACCN) under the Africa Federation of Clinical Chemists (AFCC). Furthermore, he is an International Partner and Business Consultant with the World Business Angel Forum (WBAF), a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD), and the UNIOSUN Contact Administrator for both TRENDinAfrica and Seeding Labs.
Dr Ajayi boasts a prolific research record defined by significant global citation depth and consecutive funding success from national and international bodies. In the laboratory, Dr Ajayi possesses deep expertise in molecular and biophysical techniques, which includes a strong command of mitochondria isolation, cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR, and Western blotting. His research encompasses the extraction, isolation, and characterization of natural products. Additionally, he integrates data analytics into his research through advanced statistical modeling and complex bio-investigative analysis. To date, he has authored over 56 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and books. His editorial leadership includes serving as a co-editor for three Taylor & Francis (CRC Press) books, alongside associate editor roles for Frontiers in Pharmacology/Oncology and Frontiers in Microbiology. His published works have accumulated 624 citations.
Dr Ajayi has also won a few grants, including awards from the Ekiti State Government in 2008, The World Academy of Science in 2009, the Nigerian TETFund in 2012 and 2015, and the Argentinian Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation in 2017. His research trajectory includes completing two prestigious 1-year predoctoral fellowships in India between 2010 and 2013, and later a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in Argentina from 2018 to 2021.
Beyond his academic appointments, Dr Ajayi actively guides various organizational strategies as an Executive Member of the Future of Additive Manufacturing in Africa. He is an advocate for public science literacy, consults as an Evidence Storyteller, and a Slow Body Movement for Health Coach. He drives STEM innovation as the Osogbo Local Lead for the NASA SpaceApps Challenge, and contributes his leadership as a Board Member for both the Science Edge Empowerment Initiative, and Fairaction Nigeria. As the Founder of Ebelola Bioenergetic Solutions, based in Kajola Ijesa, Osun State, Nigeria, Dr Ajayi facilitates both STREEAAMMIEBeyondSTEM and FR3Dpr programs, utilizing Foldscopy, robotics, and 3D printing to foster youth engagement in science.
Prior to his current roles, he served as the Acting Head of the Department of Biochemistry at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo. On an international level, he serves as a Corresponding Member for the Task Force on Environmental Impact of Laboratory Medicine (TF-EILM), International Federation of Clinical Chemists (IFCC), Milan, Italy, where he represents the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria (ACCN) under the Africa Federation of Clinical Chemists (AFCC). Furthermore, he is an International Partner and Business Consultant with the World Business Angel Forum (WBAF), a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD), and the UNIOSUN Contact Administrator for both TRENDinAfrica and Seeding Labs.
Dr Ajayi boasts a prolific research record defined by significant global citation depth and consecutive funding success from national and international bodies. In the laboratory, Dr Ajayi possesses deep expertise in molecular and biophysical techniques, which includes a strong command of mitochondria isolation, cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR, and Western blotting. His research encompasses the extraction, isolation, and characterization of natural products. Additionally, he integrates data analytics into his research through advanced statistical modeling and complex bio-investigative analysis. To date, he has authored over 56 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and books. His editorial leadership includes serving as a co-editor for three Taylor & Francis (CRC Press) books, alongside associate editor roles for Frontiers in Pharmacology/Oncology and Frontiers in Microbiology. His published works have accumulated 624 citations.
Dr Ajayi has also won a few grants, including awards from the Ekiti State Government in 2008, The World Academy of Science in 2009, the Nigerian TETFund in 2012 and 2015, and the Argentinian Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation in 2017. His research trajectory includes completing two prestigious 1-year predoctoral fellowships in India between 2010 and 2013, and later a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in Argentina from 2018 to 2021.
Beyond his academic appointments, Dr Ajayi actively guides various organizational strategies as an Executive Member of the Future of Additive Manufacturing in Africa. He is an advocate for public science literacy, consults as an Evidence Storyteller, and a Slow Body Movement for Health Coach. He drives STEM innovation as the Osogbo Local Lead for the NASA SpaceApps Challenge, and contributes his leadership as a Board Member for both the Science Edge Empowerment Initiative, and Fairaction Nigeria. As the Founder of Ebelola Bioenergetic Solutions, based in Kajola Ijesa, Osun State, Nigeria, Dr Ajayi facilitates both STREEAAMMIEBeyondSTEM and FR3Dpr programs, utilizing Foldscopy, robotics, and 3D printing to foster youth engagement in science.