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Godwin Oladele OLUTONA

Professor
college of AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COAES)
Industrial Chemistry Programme

Professor and Researcher in Environmental Pollution Monitoring, Emerging Organic Contaminants (EOC), Heavy metals and Speciation Studies, EIA. And, Toxicological studies

Education
  • Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 2008-2015
  • University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State 1997-2000
  • University of Abuja, Abuja 1992-1995
  • St .Andrew’s College of Education, Oyo 1985-1988
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa Mar-Aug, 2014 (Visiting Doctoral Candidate)
  • Ph. D Analytical Chemistry (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) 2015
  • M.Pil. Analytical Chemistry (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) 2011
  • M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry, (University of Port-Harcourt) 2001
Research

His area of research interest is Environmental Pollution Monitoring, Emerging Organic Contaminants (EOC), Heavy metals and Speciation Studies, EIA. And, Toxicological studies.

Institutional Service
  • KIU-WC : Ph.D. Programs Coordinator (January 2021-2023)
    • Bowen University
  • Programme Coordinator (i.e. Head of Department) Industrial Chemistry (March 29, 2021 – 21st November 2021
  • Examination Officer (March 2013 – September 2015)
  • Chairman Open Day Committee (2014-2015)
  • Student Industrial Training Officer (2015- 2018)
  • Adviser, Student Chemical Society of Nigeria (2014-2016)
  • Departmental Seminar Coordinator
  • Course Coordinator/ Student Registration
  • Departmental Post- Graduate Coordinator (2018-2019)
    • Other University Responsibilities (External)
  • Member Business Committee of Senate – College Rep (2021- Date)
  • Member Draft Career Structure Committee (2021)
  • Member, Student Disciplinary Committee – College Rep (2021 – Date)
  • Member, Staff Disciplinary Committee Congregation Rep (2017-2021)
  • Member, Bowen University Commercial Services Board (2017- 2019)
  • Member, Publication and Research Committee (2015- 2017)
  • Congregational Representative, Search Committee for New Vice-Chancellor, 2017
  • Member, Sport Committee (2009-2015)
  • Member, Catering Board (2009- 2015
  • Member, Student Welfare Committee (2009-2015)
  • Hall Warden (2007 -2015)
  • Member, Student Disciplinary Committee (2005 -2015)
  • Secretary, Pre-Student Disciplinary Committee (2005 -2007)
  • Secretary, Bowen Hospital Management Committee (2005-2007)
  • Secretary, Housing Allocation Committee, (2005-2007)
  • Secretary, Pre-Degree Programme Committee (2005-2007)
    • University Special Assignment 
  • Production of the first Student and Staff ID Card using ID Pro Software
  • Chairman, Local Organizing Committee 2nd Annual Conference of Biochar Initiative of Nigeria held at Bowen University, Iwo, Sept ember, 2016
  • Crewmember 2019 Convocation play
    • Service outside the University:
  • Environmental Auditor to Environ Quest Nig. Ltd.(Consultant)
    • National Special Assignment
  • Volunteer Technical Aids Corps (Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria)- Kampala International University, Uganda (Nov. 25, 2021- Nov. 23, 2023)
Professional Service
  • Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria [GRADE A Certified Teacher (OY/T/00924)],
  • Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN/OSU/18/04560)
Selected Publications
  1. Atobatele BO, Akinola OT, Olutona GO (2023) Molecular characterization and detection of multidrug-resistant gene in bacterial strains in a health care centre located in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. Scientific African 21(2023) e01866, 10pp
  2. Sanusi Tunji Idris, Godwin O. Olutona, Ibrahim Garba Wawata, Hope Onohuean. Occurrence, Environmental Impact and Fate of Pharmaceuticals in Groundwater and Surface Water: A Critical Review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(39):90595-90614. doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28802-4
  3. Tunmise Adigun Adeyemi, Godwin O. Olutona, Cecelia A Akintayo Assessing the potential oils from palm kernel, tiger nut and castor seed for biodiesel production: a comparative analysis. Chemistry Africa. Published Online June 11, 2023; doi.org/10.1007/s42250-023-00712-5
  4. Godwin O. Olutona* (2023) Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Sediment of Tropical Freshwater Stream. Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Science 5(1):1-12
  5. Godwin O. Olutona* Joel Mulungi (2022) Heavy Metals in Over-the-Counter Pediatric Drugs Locally Produced in Uganda: A Stare at Manganese, Lead, and Cadmium. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science 18(3): 235-243.
  6. Roosli M, Fuhriman S, Atuhaire A, Rother H-A, Dabrowski J, Eskenazi B, Jors E, Jepson PC, London L, Naidoo S. et al (2022) Interventions to reduce pesticide exposure from the agricultural sector in Africa: a workshop report. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health., 2022, 19(15): 8973
  7. Godwin O. Olutona*, O E Arigbede, MO Dawodu (2022). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Trace metals in some Brands of Sausage Roll in the Nigerian Markets. Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 41(2):464-481https://dx.doi.org/10.30492/ijcce.2020.122156.3989 
  8. Ajani OO, GO Olutona, AA Adeniji (2021) Empirical Study of the Groundwater Protection Potential and Water Quality Using the Electrical Resistivity Method and a PG990 Spectrometer around Obafemi Awolowo University Dumpsite Southwestern Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Energy and Environment, 12(4):358-361
  9. Ige ID, Godwin O. Olutona*, Chijioke J Ajaelu (2021) “Insight into the metropolitan levels, spatial distribution and health risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in roadside soil of Ibadan, Nigeria” Environmental Earth Science 80 (20):1-13.doi.org/10.1007/s12665-021-10000-5
  10. G.O. Olutona*; I. A. Fakunle, R. A. Adegbola (2021) Detection of organochlorine pesticides residue and trace metals in vegetables obtained from Iwo market, Iwo, Nigeria. International Journal of Science Technology19(5):4201-4208 DOI:10.1007/s13762-021-03431-x 
  11. Samuel O. Dahunsi*, J.O. Ogunwole, Abimbola A. Owoseni, Godwin O. Olutona, Yewande T. Nejo, Oluwatosin E. Atobatele (2021) Valorization of pineapple peel and poultry manure for clean energy generation. Food and Energy Security DOI:10.10002/fes3.228 .
  12. G. O. Olutona*; O. O. Daniel (2020) Investigation of Organochlorine Pesticides residues and Trace Metals in Melon (Colocynthis citrollus L): A survey Iranian (Iranica) Journal of Energy and Environment, 11(1):26-32 
  13. Alagbe OA, Olutona GO, Olafisoye ER, Olayiwola KO (2019) Impact of a waste disposal site on groundwater quality (a case study of Oke-Odo refuse dumpsite. Iwo, Osun State, SouthWestern Nigeria) International Journal of Advanced Research 7(3):32-43
  14. Godwin O. Olutona*; Mary A. Aderemi (2019) Organochlorine Pesticide Residue and Heavy Metals in Leguminous Food Crops from Selected Markets in Ibadan, Nigeria. Legume Science, 1-9
  15. Godwin O. Olutona*; Adebayo A. Adeleye; Moses O. Ayoola; Omobola Kuteyi (2019) Organochlorine Pesticides and Heavy Metal Contamination in Poultry Feeds in Iwo and its Surburb, Nigeria FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences 15(1): 164-174 
  16. Olayemi E. Arigbede, Godwin O. Olutona*, Modupe O. Dawodu (2019) Dietary Intake and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals from Selected Biscuit Brands in Nigeria Journal of Heavy Metal Toxicity and Diseases, 4(2:3) pp15  
  17. Godwin O. Olutona*, John A. O. Oyekunle, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan, Olalekan S. Fatoki and Abolanle S. Adekunle (2019) Concentrations and Distribution of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in the Dumpsite Soil of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Journal of Solid Waste Management and Technology 45(1):57-67.
  18. Olushola S Ayanda*, Olusola S Amodu, Habibat Adubiaro, Godwin O. Olutona, Oluwapese T Ebenezer, Simphiwe M Nelana and Eliazer B Naidoo (2019) Effectiveness of termite hills as an economic adsorbent for the adsorption of alizarin dye. Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination 9(1):83-93  
  19. Odekunle, Damilare; Olutona, G.O, Oshunsanya, S.O., and Fagbenro, J.A (2018) Effect of organic-based amendments on soil chemical properties and stabilization of Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in battery-waste contaminated soil. BiocharTec Journal, 1:32-35
  20. Godwin O. Olutona*; Sophia Toluwalogo Livingstone (2018) Detection of Organochlorine Pesticide (OCPs) Residues and Trace Metals in Some Selected Malt Drinks in Nigeria. Beverages 4 (3) 65, 11pp 
  21. Oluwatosin E. Atobatele & Godwin O. Olutona (2017) Spatio-seasonal Discrimination of Water Quality and Sediment Heavy metals Distribution in Aiba Reservoir, Iwo, Nigeria. In: Translating Research Findings into Policy in Developing Countries. Contributions from Humboldt Kolleg Osogbo-2017. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. pages365- 380
  22. G. O. Olutona, J. A. O. Oyekunle*, M. O. Dawodu, T. O. Ogunwale, P. Kehinde (2017) Physicochemical characteristics of soil and health risk assessment of potentially toxic metals in soil and vegetables from roadside farmlands in Iwo, Southwestern Nigeria Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research 3(3):213-218 
  23. Emmanuel O. Akindele*, Godwin O. Olutona, Oyeshina G. Oyeku, Akinkunle V. Adeniyi (2017) Assessment of two persistent bioaccumulative toxicants in the UNESCO protected river of Osun-Osogbo, Nigeria. Ecological Processes 6:30, 1-8 
  24. Emmanuel O. Akindele*, Godwin O. Olutona (2017) Water Quality and Biodiversity of Potamoplankton in an African Sacred Grove and World Heritage Site Zoology and Ecology (Taylor&Francis) 
  25. Godwin O. Olutona*, John AO Oyekunle, Aderemi O Ogunfowokan Olalekan S Fatoki (2017) Concentrations of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in water from Asunle stream, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Toxics 5, 13; 11pp 
  26. Abolanle Saheed Adekunle*, John Adekunle Oyedele Oyekunle, Ojo Oluwaseyi Samson, Nobanathi W. Maxakatho, Godwin Oladele Olutona, OlaOluwa Ruth Obisesan (2017) Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon levels in groundwater of Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria Toxicology Reports 4:39-48
  27. Godwin O. Olutona*, Modupe O. Dawodu (2016) Identification and quantification of phthalates in water and sediment of Ori Stream, Iwo, South-western Nigeria using High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology. 8(9):82-88.
  28. Olushola Sunday Ayanda*, Godwin Oladele Olutona, Emmanuel G Olumayede, Cecelia O. Akintayo, Bhekumusa J Ximba (2016) Phenol flame retardant, phthalates in water and wastewater- a global problem. Water Science and Technology 74(5):1025-1038.
  29. Godwin O. Olutona*, John AO Oyekunle, Aderemi O Ogunfowokan Olalekan S Fatoki (2016) Assessment of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in sediment of Asunle stream of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23:21195-21205
  30. Ogunbode TO*, Ifabiyi IP, Olutona GO, Akintunde EA (2016) Spatial characteristics of groundwater chemistry in some selected area of Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State, Nigeria. European Journal of Earth and Environment 3 (2): 1-17.
  31. Godwin O. Olutona*, Emmanuel O. Akindele, Olushola S Ayanda (2016) Sediment-associated trace and major metals in the headwaters of a tropical reservoir. Chemistry and Ecology 32(7):624-637.
  32. Godwin O. Olutona*, Stephen O. Olatunji, Joshua F Obisanya (2016) Downstream Assessment of Chlorinated Organic Compounds in the Bed-Sediment of Aiba Stream, Iwo, South-Western, Nigeria. Springerplus 5:67.
  33. Dawodu, M.O., Olutona, G. O., Obimakinde, S. O*(2015) Effects of temperature on the chemical characteristics of vegetable oils consumed in Ibadan, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 14(10):698-707.
  34. Oluwatosin Ebenezer Atobatele* and Godwin Oladele Olutona (2015) Distribution of three non-essential trace metals (Cadmium, Mercury and Lead) in the organs of fish from Aiba Reservoir, Iwo, Nigeria. Toxicology Report, 2, 896-903.
  35. Emmanuel Olusegun Akindele*, Temitayo Abisoye Adedapo, Olawumi Omotola Olawoye, 
  36. Godwin Oladele Olutona, Babasola Williams Adu (2015) Preliminary Limnological Survey of Ori Stream, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. Journal: International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 9 (1): 329-341.
  37. Atobatele OE*, Olutona, GO. (2015) Distribution of Arsenic (As) in water, sediment and fish from a shallow tropical reservoir (Aiba reservoir, Iwo, Nigeria). Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 19 (1): 95-100.
  38. Emmanuel O. Akindele* and Godwin O. Olutona (2015) Environmental variables and benthic macro invertebrate assemblage in the headwater streams of an afro-tropical reservoir. Water and Environment Journal
  39. Emmanuel O. Akindele* and Godwin O. Olutona (2014) Water Physico-chemistry and Zooplankton Fauna of Aiba Reservoir Headwater Streams, Iwo, Nigeria Journal of Ecosystems. vol 2014 article ID 105405, 11pp.
  40. Godwin Oladele Olutona*, Solomon Ayanwuyi Ayano and Oludayo Obayomi-Davies (2014) Organochlorine Pesticide in Water and Bottom Sediment from Aiba Reservoir (Southwestern Nigeria). Chemistry and Ecology .Vol.30, Issue 6, pp513-531.
  41. Ezekiel O.Odebunmi, Godwin O. Olutona, Emmanuel A. Akintunde, Omolara O.Oluwaniyi*(2014) Characteristics and quality assessment of drinking water in some major towns of Osun state southwestern Nigeria. Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology Journal vol 14, 51-55 
  42. Oyekunle JAO*, AS Adekunle, AO Ogunfowokan, GO Olutona, OB Omolere (2014) Bromate and Trace Metal Levels in Bread Loaves from Outlets within Ile- Ife Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria. Toxicology Reports, 1:224-230. 
  43. Odebunmi, E.O., Olutona,G.O., Akintunde,E.A., Faboro, E.O., Balogun,, O.S., Oluwaniyi, O. O*. (2014)Trace Metal Levels of Drinking Water Sources in parts of Osun State, Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 7 (6): 635-644.
  44. Godwin Oladele Olutona*; Olufemi A. Alagbe, John A.O. Oyekunle, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan (2014) Trace Metals Assessment of Groundwater in Parts of Iwo Southwestern Nigeria using flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic Methods. Chemical Science Transaction Vol 3(3): 885-896.
  45. Oladunni Olafisoye, Oladele Olutona , Adelaja Osibote* (2013) Trace metal proximate composition and anatomical properties of four fish species commonly consumed in Southwestern Nigeria. 2013 International Conference on Food and Agricultural Science, IPCBEE, IACSIT Press, Singapore, vol. 55, 18-22
  46. Ebenezer Oluwatosin Atobatele , Godwin Oladele Olutona* (2013) Spatio-seasonal Physico-chemistry of Aiba stream, Iwo, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 12 (14), 1630-1635.
  47. Oladayo Adeyi*, Olushola Sunday Ayanda, Godwin Oladele Olutona, Olamide Ganiyu (2013) Adsorption kinetics and Intra-particulate Diffusivity of Aniline Blue Dye onto Activated plantain Peels Carbon. Chemical Science Transactions 2(1), 294-300.
  48. Godwin Oladele Olutona*;Modupe O. Dawodu; John Chijioke Ajaelu (2013)Trace Metal Levels and Speciation Pattern in the Surface Water of Aiba Reservoir, after Sorption on Amberlite XAD-16 Resin. Bioremediation, Biodiversity and Bioavailability7 (1), 85-90.
  49. Modupe O. Dawodu, Samuel O. Obimakinde and Godwin O. Olutona*(2013) Trace metal concentrations in some tea leaves consumed in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research 8 (46), 5771-5775. 
  50. Ogunfowokan AO, J.A.O. Oyekunle*, G. O. Olutona, A.O. Atoyebi and A. Lawal (2013)Speciation Study of heavy metals in water and sediments from Asunle river of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Protection 3 (3):6-16.
  51. Olutona GO*, J.A.O. Oyekunle and E. A. Akintunde (2012) Trace Metals Fractions and Distributions in the Street Dusts from Selected Roads of Iwo, SouthWestern Nigeria International Journal of Advancement in Physical Sciences 4(2), 128-140.
  52. Godwin Oladele Olutona*, Olapeju Gifty Aribisala and Emmanuel Adewuni Akintunde (2012) A Study of Chemical Speciation of Metals in Aquatic Bottom Sediment of Aiba Reservoiur, Iwo, Nigeria. African Journal of Science and Technology 6 (8), 312-321
  53. Godwin Oladele Olutona*, Olapeju Gifty Aribisala and Emmanuel Adewuni Akintunde Samuel O. Obimakinde (2012) Chemical Speciation and Distribution of Trace Metals in Roadside Soil from Major Roads in Iwo, a Semi-Urban City, SouthWestern Nigeria. Terrestrial Aquatic and Environmental Toxicology 6 (2), 116-126.
  54. Godwin Oladele Olutona*, Emmanuel Adewuni Akintunde, John Adebayo Otolorin, Seun Adeola Ajisekola (2012) Physico-chemical quality assessment of shallow well –waters in Iwo SouthWestern Nigeria Journal of Environmental Science and Water Resources 1 (6), 127-132.
  55. Modupe O. Dawodu; Godwin O. Olutona*; Funmilola Ajani; O. A. Bello-Olusoji (2012) Determination of Mineral Trace Element and Proximate Analysis on Fish Feed. Food 6 (1), 76-81.
  56. Ayanda Olushola Sunday*, Baba Abdullahi Alafara and Olutona Godwin Oladele (2012) Toxicity and Speciation Analysis of Organotin Compounds. Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability 24 (4), 216-226.
  57. Oyekunle JAO*, R.C. Okpu, A.O. Ogunfowokan, G.O. Olutona, L.M. Durosinmi (2012) Total and Exchangeable Metals in Ground waters of Ile-Ife Southwestern Nigeria. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Hydrological Sciences. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 20-26 October, 2012, 208-223.
  58. Chijioke John Ajaelu*, Adebomi A Ikotun, Oladele O Olutona, and Oluwafunke Lara Ibironke (2011) Biosorption of aqueous Solution of Lead on Xylopia Aethiopica (Ethopian Pepper) Journal of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sanitation 6 (3), 269-277.
  59. Olutona, G.O*; Horsfall, M.(2008) Petroleum Hydro-Carbon in Recent Inter-Tidal Flat Sediment from the New Calabar River, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 12 (3), 71-74.
  60. Godwin O. Olutona*, Oluwaseun R. Ishola,Oluwatosin E. Atobatele. (2010)Trace Metals Assessment in a Water-Hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes)-Infested Reservour. A Study of Awba Reservour, Ibadan, Nigeria. Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology 5 (1), 25-30.