TITLE (PROF/DR/): PROF.

NAME: ABIODUN MARY ODUKOYA

POSITION: PROFESSOR                 SPECIALISATION: APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY / MEDICAL GEOLOGY

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)

1. Personal Statement

I am a Professor of Environmental Geochemistry and Medical Geology with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and community engagement. My work is driven by a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the intricate links between environmental contamination and public health, particularly in the context of urban geochemistry and mining activities. Through my research, I aim to develop science-based solutions that mitigate environmental and health risks, promote sustainable practices, and inform policy.

Passionate about mentoring the next generation, I take pride in supporting and inspiring young women in the geosciences, especially those from underrepresented communities. I believe that empowering women in science is crucial to achieving long-term sustainability and innovation.

As a dedicated advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I am particularly aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). I am committed to being part of the global effort to realize the SDG 2030 Agenda through research, education, and impactful collaborations.

1. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honors

• Director, Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Lagos. 2024- Date
• Head, Department of Geosciences, University of Lagos. 2021- 2023
• Chairperson, International Medical Geologists Association – Nigeria. (IMGA) (2022-Date)
• Chairperson, Distinguished Lecture, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society.
• Member of Council Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) (2021-2023).
• Secretary, Women in Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS (2021-Date).
• Fellow, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)(2022-Date).
• UNESCO-ANESI’S Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists in Africa 2017
• Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow, Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, UK, 2022
• Commonwealth Fellow, Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham. 2024
• Visiting Professor, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry (SKLEG), Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, China. 2024

1. Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge 

1. Eboigbe, E.O., Veerasamy N, Odukoya, A.M, Anene, N.C, Sonke, J.E, Méndez, S.S and McLagan, D.S (2025). Mercury contamination in staple crops impacted by Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining 2 (ASGM): Stable Hg isotopes demonstrate dominance of atmospheric uptake pathway for Hg in crops. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2025-1402 Preprint. Discussion started: 8 April 2025.

1. Odukoya, A.M, Uruowhe, B, Watts, M.J, Hamilton, E.M, Marriott, A.L, Alo, B and Anene, N.C (2022). Assessment of bioaccessibility and health risk of mercury within soil of artisanal gold mine sites, Niger, North-central part of Nigeria. Environ Geochem Health. 44:893–909.
2. Odukoya, A.M, Akinwunmi, S.M and Watts, M.J (2021). Contamination and Hazard Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Road Dust Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria. Chemistry Africa 4 (2).
3. Odukoya, A.M and Ifarajinmi, W.T (2021). Assessment of selected major and trace elements in groundwater of Lagos based on land use and implication on human health. Applied Water Science. 11.54.
4. Odukoya A.M, Olobaniyi, S.B and Oluseyi, T.O (2018). Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements Pollution and Human Health Risk in Soil of Ilesha Gold Mining Site, Southwest Nigeria. Journal of the Geological Society of India. Elsevier. 91(6).743–748.

1. Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive, 

1. Prof Li Ping, Open Funding Program of the State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry (SKLEG), Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, China (SKLEG2024211)
2. Dave McLagan, the Maria Nathanson / IAMGOLD Corporation Fund for the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering of Queens University, Ontario, Canada

• Michael Watts, at Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham

1. Yomi Banjo, National Programme Coordinator – Environment and Energy · UNIDO
2. Nnamdi Anene, Chief Geologist, Artisanal Small-Scale Mining, Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral