Kafayat Adetoun FAKOYA
Teaching, Research And Community Engagement
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with proven interdisciplinary expertise. Strong fisheries knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes. Deep passion for research and development on social and ecological issues affecting fisheries-based livelihoods and aquaculture. I leverage on adaptive learning, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies as well as mixed methods approach to synthesize new knowledge and spur innovative ideas.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
35
35
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos
10.2015 - Current
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Oversaw undergraduate and graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Conducted interdisciplinary research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further programs or employment.
- Academic Departmental Secretary/ Examination Officer - 2016 till 2021.
- Level Coordinator, 2013/2014 Class, Fisheries Department - 2016 till 2019.
- Member, Advisory Committee on Science and Policy Interface in the Faculty of Science- 2018
Lecturer II & I
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos
10.2005 - 09.2015
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Taught fisheries courses and mentored undergraduate students.
- Graded assignments according to institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking articles, preparing students for rigors of fisheries field.
- Level Coordinator, 2003/2004 Class -2003-2004 till 2009.
Assistant Lecturer
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos
01.2001 - 10.2005
- Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
- Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions.
- Met with students during and after office hours to address concerns and offer feedback.
- Level Coordinator, 2003/2004 Class -2003-2004 till 2009.
Graduate Assistant
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Contributed to research and data analysis with fisheries curriculum.
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
Hatchery Production Assistant
Rock Water Fish Farms
Jos, Plateau
07.1997 - 07.1998
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for hatchery production.
- Supervised pond/farm workers and activities.
- Completed wide range of tasks in different activities to support fish farm production.
Education
Ph.D. - Fisheries
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria 11.2008 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Fisheries Management
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 01.1999 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria 10.1990 - 09.1996
Skills
Collaborative Data Management: Google Drive, Dropbox, Sharepoint Other Softwares: ATLAS Ti (qualitative analysis), KoBoCollect, Google Forms MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Accomplishments
- Undertaken and currently engaged in work under 8 research projects, 7 of which are international.
- Recognized by 2 awards, two of which were international.
- Received 6 travel grants, and 3 fellowships/scholarships.
- Featured in a webinar and two blogs of international organizations on matters related to small-scale fisheries
I have undertaken or am currently engaged in work under 8 research projects, 7 of which are internat
- Won funded projects from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO-ICSF, Carleton University/International Development Research Centre, Vulnerability to Viability (V2V), WorldFish, and SwedBio. In all cases, I have been the leader, co-applicant or at least very active proponent.
- Blogs and Webinar: African small-scale fisheries in the time of Covid-19: Voices from the continent-A Nigerian perspective. Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS). Retrieved from https://www.plaas.org.za/african-small-scale-fisheries-in-the-time-of-covid-19-a-nigerian-perspective/ July 2nd 2020; Gender included from the ‘get go’ in global small-scale fisheries study. Retrieved from http://blog.worldfishcenter.org/2020/06/gender-included-from-the-get-go-in-global-small-scale-fisheries-study/; African Small-Scale Fisheries in the time of Covid-19: Voices from the Continent. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/SNIaWecqtKE June 8th 2020.
Additional Information
PUBLICATIONS
My publications comprise 24 peer-reviewed publications, 12 book chapters, 2 technical/research reports, and 8 other publications. I have presented or been involved in the presentation of 15 conference and workshop papers. In addition, I have undertaken peer-reviews of papers for 5 journals.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
In addition to my main formal qualifications, I have undertaken and attended 15 additional professional courses and workshops in order to increase my specialist knowledge in small scale fisheries, sustainable development, gender, data and information, and ecosystem management
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Lagos State University
10.2015 - Current
Ph.D. - Fisheries
Lagos State University
11.2008 - 12.2015
Lecturer II & I
Lagos State University
10.2005 - 09.2015
Assistant Lecturer
Lagos State University
01.2001 - 10.2005
Graduate Assistant
Lagos State University
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Fisheries Management
University of Ibadan
01.1999 - 01.2021
Hatchery Production Assistant
Rock Water Fish Farms
07.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries
Lagos State University
10.1990 - 09.1996