{"id":3630,"date":"2025-05-23T09:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=3630"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:30:42","slug":"prof-abiodun-m-o","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=3630","title":{"rendered":"PROF. ABIODUN M. O"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3630\" class=\"elementor elementor-3630\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b6a843 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b6a843\" 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-d68dd28\" data-id=\"d68dd28\" 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-f51d879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f51d879\" 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=\"265\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PROF.-ABIODUN-M.-O-265x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3632\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PROF.-ABIODUN-M.-O-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PROF.-ABIODUN-M.-O-129x146.jpg 129w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PROF.-ABIODUN-M.-O-44x50.jpg 44w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PROF.-ABIODUN-M.-O-66x75.jpg 66w, https:\/\/science.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PROF.-ABIODUN-M.-O.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/>\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-e9b93a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9b93a8\" 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-bd575cb\" data-id=\"bd575cb\" 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-f2bac2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2bac2b\" 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>\u00a0<\/p><p>TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): <strong>PROF.<\/strong><\/p><p>NAME: <strong>ABIODUN MARY ODUKOYA<\/strong><\/p><p>POSITION: <strong>PROFESSOR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SPECIALISATION<strong>: APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY \/ MEDICAL GEOLOGY<\/strong><\/p><p>EDUCATION\/TRAINING <em>(Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/em><\/p><table width=\"715\"><thead><tr><td width=\"309\"><p>INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/p><\/td><td width=\"103\"><p>DEGREE<\/p><p><em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"94\"><p>Completion Date<\/p><p>MM\/YYYY<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>FIELD OF STUDY<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"309\"><p>University of Ibadan- Ibadan, Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"103\"><p>B.Sc.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"94\"><p>03\/1994<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Geology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"309\"><p>University of Ibadan- Ibadan, Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"103\"><p>M.Sc.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"94\"><p>05\/1998<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Geochemistry (Mineral Exploration)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"309\"><p>University of Ibadan- Ibadan, Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"103\"><p>Ph.D.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"94\"><p>04\/2007<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Geology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"309\"><p>University of Queensland- Brisbane, Australia<\/p><p>University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia<\/p><\/td><td width=\"103\"><p>Certificate of Completion<\/p><p>Certificate of Completion<\/p><\/td><td width=\"94\"><p>03\/2014<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>01\/2014<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Environmental Management in Mining<\/p><p>Practical and effective integration of geoscience, geographical and cadastral data in GIS systems<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"309\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"103\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"94\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><ol><li><strong>Personal Statement<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>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.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><ol><li><strong> Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honors<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Director, Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Lagos. 2024- Date<\/li><li>Head, Department of Geosciences, University of Lagos. 2021- 2023<\/li><li>Chairperson, International Medical Geologists Association \u2013 Nigeria. (IMGA) (2022-Date)<\/li><li>Chairperson, Distinguished Lecture, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society.<\/li><li>Member of Council Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) (2021-2023).<\/li><li>Secretary, Women in Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS (2021-Date).<\/li><li>Fellow, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)(2022-Date).<\/li><li>UNESCO-ANESI\u2019S Fellowship for Outstanding Women Geoscientists in Africa 2017<\/li><li>Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow, Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, UK, 2022<\/li><li>Commonwealth Fellow, Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham. 2024<\/li><li>Visiting Professor, State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry (SKLEG), Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, China. 2024<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong> Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li>Eboigbe, E.O., Veerasamy N, <strong>Odukoya, A.M,<\/strong> Anene, N.C, Sonke, J.E, M\u00e9ndez, 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.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>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\u2013909.<\/li><li>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).<\/li><li><strong>Odukoya, A.M <\/strong>and Ifarajinmi, W.T (2021). Assessment of\u00a0selected major and\u00a0trace elements in\u00a0groundwater of\u00a0Lagos based on\u00a0land use and\u00a0implication on\u00a0human health. Applied Water Science. 11.54.<\/li><li><strong>Odukoya A.M,<\/strong> 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. <em>Journal of the Geological Society of India. Elsevier. 91(6).<\/em>743\u2013748.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong> Collaborators\/ Networks (International inclusive,\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Prof Li Ping, Open Funding Program of the State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry (SKLEG), Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, China (SKLEG2024211)<\/li><li>Dave McLagan, the Maria Nathanson \/ IAMGOLD Corporation Fund for the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering of Queens University, Ontario, Canada<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Michael Watts, at Inorganic Geochemistry Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham<\/li><\/ul><ol><li>Yomi Banjo, National Programme Coordinator &#8211; Environment and Energy\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0UNIDO<\/li><li>Nnamdi Anene, Chief Geologist, Artisanal Small-Scale Mining, Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0 TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): PROF. 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