TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: MUTIU OYEKUNLE SIFAU

POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER                             SPECIALISATION: PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS

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.)

Personal Statement

I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos. My research interests are in the area of Plant Molecular Genetics, Biodiversity Conservation, Cytogenetics and Genetic toxicology. My research focus is on fingerprinting, genetic diversity, crop breeding, characterization and gene expression study, using DNA-based molecular markers. This is with a view of exploring their genetic base to improve their productivity for food security and poverty alleviation among the rural dwellers, which is targeted at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2. I have worked extensively on the exploration, molecular characterization, genetic diversity and phylogeny of African eggplants, some indigenous edible fruit trees (IEFT) e.g. Spondias, Chrysophyllum, Artocarpus, etc., as well as Coconut plant. My ultimate mission is to bring my research into useful products that benefit my immediate community and the larger society, mentoring and training minds in addressing challenges faced by Nigerians and Africans especially in food security, unemployment and poverty alleviation through interdisciplinary and collaborative, approaches

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Programme Coordinator of the Tetfund Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (TCEBCEM), August 2022 to Date
• Secretary, Local Organizing Committee of 43^rd Annual Conference of the Genetic Society of Nigeria September 2019
• Member, West African Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), June 2014
• Member, University of Lagos Senate, March 2021 to Date
• University of Lagos Muslim Alumni Scholarship (tuition and other fee for Ph.D studies). 2009 and 2010
• Graduate Fellowship Award, University of Lagos (50% rebate on tuition and monthly allowance). 2007 to 2011
• Journal Reviewer

Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

1. Sifau, M. O., Oboh, B. O., Ogunkanmi, L. A., Adekoya, K. O., Amusa, O. D., Musa, K. and Olakulehin, O. 2024. Marker-Assisted Selection for High-Yielding and Disease-Resistant Traits Among Selected Nigerian Coconut (Cocos nucifera ) Accessions. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal 9:(2):108 – 112. DOI: www.ftstjournal.com e-ISSN: 24085162; p-ISSN: 20485170 

2.Sifau, M. O., Eze, O. C., Ogunkanmi, L. A., Adekoya, K. O. and Oboh, B. O. 2024. SGT1 Gene Expression Levels of Solasonine in Two Nigerian Eggplants (Solanum melongena and Solanum gilo) and Implications on Edibility. Bulletins of Natural and Applied Sciences 1(1): 162-170 Available online at www.bnas.com.ng DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10930950  ISSN: 23027-1762.

3.Sifau, M. O., Odimegwu, R. O., Adekoya, K. O., Ogunkanmi, L. A. and Oboh, B. O. 2022. Comparative Genotoxic Potential of Effluent and Influent Generated by a Beverage Industrial Plant in Lagos, Nigeria. Badeggi Journal of Agricultural Research and Environment   04(01): 01 – 11

4.Olufemi Olukolajo Soyinka, Mutiu Oyekunle Sifau, Olugbenga Olanrewaju Olude and Osawe Ashanabhode. 2023. Length-frequency distribution, length-weight relationship and condition factor of two grey mullets from Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Aceh Journal of Animal Science 8 (2): 67 – 71.

5.Yahaya, T., Obaroh, I., Sifau, M., Salisu, T., Musa, M. N., Bala-Abdulgafar, I. 2023. Levels and Cytogenotoxicity of Phytochemicals and Heavy Metals in Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Leaves Obtained from Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria.

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research.; 9(1):17-26.

http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/PBR.9.1.925.3  

Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive,

1. Yahaya Tajudeen, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
2. Olufemi Olukolajo Soyinka, Department of Marine Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

• Amthony Okere, NACGRAB, Ibadan

1. Michael Ukaegbu, Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
2. Paul Lyam, Leipzig, Germany