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NAME: ANEYO IDOWU AYISAT (NEE: OBE)                                                      

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Lecturer 1, Department of Zoology, University of Lagos

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Personal Statement

As an environmental and forensic toxicologist with over 15 years of experience in teaching and research, my work focuses on addressing pollution challenges and advancing environmental sustainability. I have led and collaborated on multiple research projects funded by national and international agencies including NITDA, TETFUND, and the UK’s FCDO. My expertise spans aquatic toxicology, entomotoxicology, radiation biology, and microplastics monitoring. I am also passionate about science education, gender equity in STEM, and interdisciplinary approaches to solving ecological health problems. I have served as a lead investigator on AI-enabled environmental monitoring tools, forensic toxicological assessments, and microplastic research. I am actively involved in mentoring young researchers and advancing policy-focused environmental research in Nigeria.

Positions and Honors

Positions and Employment

• Lecturer, Ecotoxicology and Conservation Unit, University of Lagos (2020–Present)
• Lecturer, Environmental Biology, Yaba College of Technology (2014–2020)
• Programme Officer, Flexible Skill Development, Yaba College of Technology (2018–2020)
• Graduate Assistant, Department of Zoology, University of Lagos (2008–2010)

Honors and Awards

• NITDA AI Research Grant, Nigeria (₦5M, 2023)
• FCDO Girls’ Education Skills Grant, UK (£1M, 2023)
• TETFUND National Research Fund Grants (₦27M & ₦34M, 2021–2022)
• GCRF Research Collaboration with University of Derby (£19,000, 2021)
• LASRIC Research Grant, Lagos State (₦2M, 2022)
• UNESCO Greening TVET Training Grant (2017)
• ICRP Conference Travel Grant, Australia ($7,500, 2019)

Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

1. Adeola, A., Van Gestel, C. A., Doherty, V. F., Aneyo, I. A., Ajagbe, F., & Kasule, F. Regional Variations and Determinants of Pesticide Use Among Farmers in Southwestern Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture. Frontiers in Agronomy, 7, 1503899.
2. Victoria Funmilayo Doherty; Idowu Ayisat Aneyo; Oluwatoyin Tirenioluwa Fatunsin; Christian Ebere Enyoh; Tajudeen Olanrewaju Yahaya; Ikechi Godslove Emeronye; Oluwatosin Aishat Amolegbe; Nnamdi Henry Amaeze; Felix Emeka Anyiam; Aderonke Ajibola Oloidi, Folashade Ajagbe, Oluwaseun Popoola, Moses Ugochukwu (2024). Assessment of fishes, sediment and water from some inland rivers across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria for microplastics. Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology. https://doi.org/10.5620/eaht.2024018

1. K. Siân Davies-Vollum, Steve Puttick, Funmilayo Doherty, Andrews Agyekhumene, Idowu Aneyo, Kwasi Appeaning Addo, Isaac Boateng, Anne Danby, Esther Danso-Wiredu, Georges Degbe, Sarah Hemstock, Steve Mitchell, Debadayita Raha & Zacharie Sohou (2022) Resilient lagoons? Climate change, sustainability and adaptation, Geography, 107:3, 153-157, DOI: 10.1080/00167487.2022.2114166

1. Ahiakpa, J. K., Cosmas, N. T., Anyiam, F. E., Enalume, K. O., Lawan, I., Gabriel, I. B., Oforka CL, Dahir HG, Fausat ST, Nwobodo MA, Massawe GP, Obagha AS,Okeh DU, Karikari B, Aderonke ST, Awoyemi OM, Aneyo IA,  & Doherty, F. V. (2022). COVID-19 vaccines uptake: Public knowledge, awareness, perception and acceptance among adult Africans. PloS one, 17(6), doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268230
2. Chijioke J Olelewe, Funmilayo V Doherty, Chibueze T Orji, Idowu Aneyo. (2021). Effects of innovative pedagogy integration in electrical installation and maintenance works in Enugu and Lagos states technical colleges. International Journal of Electrical Engineering & Education. Sage Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020720921997051

Scholastic Performance