{"id":3199,"date":"2025-05-22T13:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=3199"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:26:43","slug":"dr-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=3199","title":{"rendered":"DR"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3199\" class=\"elementor elementor-3199\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3aa9622 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3aa9622\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3167a20\" data-id=\"3167a20\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd31502 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd31502\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKEEM-300x242.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2940\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKEEM-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKEEM-181x146.jpg 181w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKEEM-50x40.jpg 50w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKEEM-93x75.jpg 93w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKEEM.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd8b86d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd8b86d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1adbe3a\" data-id=\"1adbe3a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-927d269 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"927d269\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>TITLE: DR. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NAME: KADIRI AKEEM BABALOLA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EDUCTAION \/ TRAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\n<p>INSITUTION<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p>DEGREE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">\n<p>COMPLETION DATE<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"114\">\n<p>FILED OF STUDY<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">\n<p>University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"102\">\n<p>B. Sc. Ed.<\/p>\n<p>M. Sc.<\/p>\n<p>Ph. D.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">\n<p>08\/1991<\/p>\n<p>01\/1996<\/p>\n<p>03\/2006<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"114\">\n<p>BIOLOGY<\/p>\n<p>BOTANY<\/p>\n<p>BOTANY<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Personal Statement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">My field of scientific study uses data which are obtained from field and laboratory works using mere naked eye, organoleptic senses, high-tech tools, especially microscopy using the low instrument such as hand lens, the high resolution equipment such as the compound light microscope as well as scanning electron microscope for ultra-structural assessment. The data obtained from these tools and processes are used for clear definition of affinities and relationships that exist amongst plants in order to optimize their choice for use in medicine, food, commerce and assisting in contentious legal issues. On the other hand, by the act of field exercises, the way and manner of the relationships of man and plants are well understood, and through this, significantly useful plants have been identified, then popularize and populate for use by the people. All my findings have been shared with the public in various broadcasting outlets such as journals at home and abroad, non-print media such as radio and television, conferences and seminars in both academic and public space. I have transferred the knowledge acquired so far to students at all levels to earn degrees at the budding level of undergraduate and advanced levels of masters and Ph.Ds, the latter are already in the employ of universities and polytechnics across the nation while some are in the exploit of the field in foreign universities.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinator, SERVICOM, Faculty of Science 2016 to 2023<\/li>\n<li>Member, Botany Annual Lecture Committee 2018<\/li>\n<li>SERVICOM Member, Faculty of Science 2015-2016<\/li>\n<li>Faculty of Science Seminar Coordinator 2010-2012<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator, SIWES, Department of Botany 2010-2014, 2016<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator, SIWES, Department of Botany &amp; Microbiology 2007-2010<\/li>\n<li>University of Lagos, Graduate Fellowship- 2001-2005<\/li>\n<li>Royal Society of London, Short term visit for Foreign Scholars- 2007<\/li>\n<li>Third World Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS-TWAS Visiting Scholars Fellowship- 2011<\/li>\n<li>UNESCO-TWAS -Photo Contest on Sustainable Energy for All, Third position (Cash prize)- 2012<\/li>\n<li>TWAS-DFG, Visiting scholar- 2014<\/li>\n<li>Central Research Committee Grant, Research Grant- 2019<\/li>\n<li>Lagos State Research and Innovation Council, Research Grant- 2020,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Journal Reviewer <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Journal of Botany<\/p>\n<p>Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, London<\/p>\n<p>Canadian Journal of Botany<\/p>\n<p>Journal of Scientific Research and Development, Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Ife Journal of Science, Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Unilag Journal of Medicine, Science and Technology, Nigeria<\/p><p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">Selected Most Recent Publications \/ Contributions to<\/strong><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">&nbsp;Knowledge&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Adeniran, S. A., <strong>Kadiri, A. B.<\/strong> and Olowokudejo, J. D (2023). Leaf epidermal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; characteristics of Annonaceae Juss. and its taxonomic evidence in Nigeria and the<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cameroons. <em>Feddes Repertorium<\/em> 13 (4): 241-256.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role<\/strong>: Project design, assistance with microscopy and manuscript preparation.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Okpanachi I. Y., Adesalu T. A., Mathew L. J. and <strong>Kadiri A.B<\/strong>. (2023). Reynolds functional<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; classifications and composition of phytoplankton assemblages of water bodies found<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State-Nigeria. <em>African Journal of Phycology<\/em> 03:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 010\u2013018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role: <\/strong>Classification aspect of the work and article preparation, Mentee\u2019s PhD work<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Ajayi, B. A., <strong>Kadiri, A. B. <\/strong>and Olowokudejo, J. D. (2022). Comparative foliar micro-<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; morphological study of six Cucurbitaceous species. <em>Asian Journal of Research in<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Botany<\/em>. 7(3): 26-33. Accepted for funded presentation at the Botanical Society of<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; America Conference (Botany 2022) held in Anchorage, Alaska in July 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role<\/strong>: Field sampling, assistance with microscopy, and manuscript preparation.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Kadiri, A. B. <\/strong>and Muellner-Riehl, A. N (2021). Comparative leaf micromorphology of<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Drypetes <\/em>and <em>Putranjiva<\/em> (Putranjivaceae) and its taxonomic significance. <em>Botanical <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Journal of the Linnean Society.<\/em> 195(2): 139-160.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role<\/strong>: Field sampling, microscopy, manuscript preparation and submission.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Kadiri A. B.,<\/strong> Zeng. G., Liu B. Ferguson D. K. and Yang Y. (2021). Leaf epidermal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>micromorphology of <em>Beilschmiedia<\/em> Nees (Lauraceae) from Africa. <em>Taiwania<\/em> 66(3):<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;378\u2012386. DOI: 10.6165\/tai.2021.66.378.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role<\/strong>: Field sampling, microscopy, manuscript preparation and submission.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE: DR. 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