Felix O. Okunlola
Lecturer
Lagos,lagos
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Precious Cornerstone University
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Research Director
Precious Cornerstone University
11.2022 - Current
- Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
- Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
- Edited, reviewed and supported grant applications to provide comprehensive funding for research objectives.
- Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results.
- Planned or directed research, development or production activities.
- Developed and implemented plans and protocols for ongoing research, special projects and testing protocols.
Research Assistant
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervision of students in their research projects
- Coordination of Practicals
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
Head of the Department
Natural Sciences Department, Precious Cornerstone University
11.2022 - Current
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult students and challenging situations.
- Submitted reports to the school management to aid in their decision-making and planning.
External Coordinator
Kingsway College
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversaw the activities of tutors in the department
- Ensured the learning environment was conducive
- Coordinated and supervised research practicals
Chemistry and Biology Tutor
Distinct College
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Delivered course lectures
- Developed guides and course materials
- Created presentations to deliver lectures
- Coordinated laboratory experiments to actively engage students.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa05.2023
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Federal University of Agriculture
Abeokuta, Nigeria11.2010
Skills
- Research Study Design
- Plan Projects
- Linux
- Molecular Docking
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation
- Structural Bioinformatics
- Virtual Screening Techniques
- Binding Energy
- Homology Modelling
- Online Databases
- R and Python
- Data Visualization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Presentations and Lectures
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Data Analysis
- Directing Team Members
- Goals and Performance
Publications
1. Felix O. Okunlola, Opeyemi S. Soremekun, Fisayo A. Olotu, Mahmoud Soliman (2021) "Investigating the mechanistic inhibitory discrepancies of novel halogen and alkyl di- substituted oxadiazole-based dibenzo-azepine-dione derivatives on Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase-1", Chem Biodivers, Jan;18(1):e2000802, doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202000802.
2. Felix O. Okunlola, Fisayo A. Olotu, Mahmoud E.S. Soliman (2021) ''Unveiling the mechanistic roles of chlorine substituted phthalazinone-based compounds containing chlorophenyl moiety towards the differential inhibition of Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase-1 in the treatment of lung cancer'', J Biomol Struct Dyn, Aug 31;1-9, doi: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1951354.
3. Felix O. Okunlola, Oluwole B Akawa, Mahmoud E.S. Soliman (2021) “Could the spanning of NAM-AD subsites by poly (ADP ribose) polymerase inhibitors potentiate their selective inhibitory activity in breast cancer treatment? Insight from biophysicalcomputations”, Molecular Simulation, 10.1080/08927022.2021.1994562.
4. Felix O. Okunlola, Opeyemi S. Soremekun, Fisayo A. Olotu, Mahmoud Soliman (2021)“Elucidating the Dynamics and Selective Mechanistic Mode of Inhibition of a Novel Poly ADP-Ribose Polymerase-1 Inhibitor”, Letters in Drug Design & Discovery. doi:
10.2174/1570180818666210401131531 .
5. Felix O. Okunlola, Opeyemi S. Soremekun, Fisayo A. Olotu, Mahmoud Soliman (2021) “East to West not North-West: Structure-Based Mechanistic Resolution of 8-Hydroxyl Replacement and Resulting Effects on the Activities of Imidazole-Based Heme Oxygenase-1 Inhibitors”. Protein J. Apr;40(2):166-174. doi: 10.1007/s10930-021-09969-6
6. Mahmoud E. Soliman, Adeniyi T. Adewumi, Oluwole B. Akawa, Temitayo I. Subair, Felix O. Okunlola, Oluwayimika E. Akinsuku, Shahzeb Khan “Simulation Models for Prediction of Bioavailability of Medicinal Drugs – The interface between Experiment and Computation”. AAPS PharmSciTech (2022)
7. Felix O. Okunlola, Oluwole B Akawa, Temitayo I. Subair, Kehinde F. Omolabi, and Mahmoud
E.S. Soliman (2021) “Unravelling the Mechanistic Role of Quinazolinone Pharmacophore in the Inhibitory Activity of Bis-quinazolinone Derivative on Tankyrase-1 in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) and Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): A Computational Approach”, Cell Biochem Biophys. doi: 10.1007/s12013-021-01027-3.
8. Oluwole B Akawa, Temitayo I. Subair, Kehinde F. Omolabi, Felix O. Okunlola, Mahmoud E.S. Soliman (2021) “Mechanistic Insights into the Selective Dual BET and PLK1 Inhibitory Activity of a Novel Benzamide Compound in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer", Chem Biodivers, Nov 2 (2021). doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202100519
9. Chwyita Mgoboza, Felix O. Okunlola, Oluwole B Akawa, Aimen Aljoundi, Mahmoud E.S. Soliman (2022) “Talazoparib Dual-Targeting on Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase-1 and -16 enzymes Offers a Promising Therapeutic Strategy in Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy: Insight from biophysical computations ", Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, May 19 (2022).
Timeline
Research Director
Precious Cornerstone University
11.2022 - Current
Head of the Department
Natural Sciences Department, Precious Cornerstone University
11.2022 - Current
Lecturer
Precious Cornerstone University
04.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2021 - 01.2022
External Coordinator
Kingsway College
02.2018 - 03.2019
Chemistry and Biology Tutor
Distinct College
09.2012 - 05.2016
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Federal University of Agriculture
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