PROF. (MRS.) OLAYINKA TAIWO ASEKUN

Prof. (Mrs.) Olayinka Taiwo Asekun attended Remo Divisional High School, Sagamu in 1976-81 and later bagged her honours degree in Chemistry at the Ogun State University (now Olabisi   Onabanjo University), Ago-Iwoye in 1987. She proceeded to the University of Lagos, Akoka for her Masters’ degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (1990), she further enrolled for a doctoral programme at the Nation’s Premier University, The University of Ibadan, where she bagged Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry in 2001.

Prof. (Mrs.) Olayinka Taiwo Asekun has spent the last thirty (30) years teaching chemistry and contributing to research in the field of Essential oil Chemistry, Natural Products and Organic Synthesis. Her Lecturing career started at the Lagos State University (1991-2003) from there she moved to the University of Lagos (2003-date). . Her research interest covers the chemical composition of essential oils of Nigerian medicinal and economic plants. The study of the phytochemical compositions and bioactivities of some Nigerian plants used in the management of some degenerative diseases and infections. And synthesis of Bioactive Organic Compounds. She has 42 articles in reputable Local and International Journals and has been involved in the reviewing of articles meant for publication in many journals. She is a Fellow of Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN), Institute of Chartered Chemists (FICCON) and Institute of Security of Nigeria (FISN), Member of Institute of Public Analyst (MIPAN) and International Society of Medicinal Plants Research (GA), Royal Society of Chemists (RSC) and Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED).

She has attended several International conferences and workshops in many countries including, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Italy, France, China, United Kingdom and United State of America.

She is the current Head of Chemistry Department at the University of Lagos. She also belongs to some committees within and outside the University.

She has been teaching at the Institute for Security since 2004 and had the privilege to mentor many students who today hold reputable positions Worldwide. She has also been involved in “Career, Health, Wellness and Motivational Talks” to adults and youths in many schools and churches. She is married with three children.

Email: oasekun@unilag.edu.ng ; taiwoasekun@yahoo.com

Phone Nos: 0803 330 2040, 08071504786