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Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in human nutrition. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and over ten years of experience in research. Proficient in conducting laboratory and field experiments while informing new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of human nutrition projects. Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
1. Teaching:
Designing and delivering courses related to human nutrition at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Developing curriculum, course materials, and assessments to ensure alignment with program objectives and academic standards.
Mentoring and advising students, including supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects, internships, and dissertations.
Staying abreast of advancements in the field and integrating relevant research findings and practical applications into teaching.
2. Research:
Conducting original research in the field of human nutrition, often focusing on specific areas of interest or expertise.
Applying for funding through grants and other sources to support research endeavors.
Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences to contribute to the academic discourse and advance knowledge in the field.
Collaborating with colleagues within the institution and across other institutions to leverage expertise and resources for interdisciplinary research projects.
Mentoring and collaborating with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in research activities.
3. Service:
Serving on departmental, college, and university committees to contribute to decision-making processes, policy development, and program improvement efforts.
Participating in academic and professional organizations related to human nutrition, such as serving on committees or holding leadership positions.
Engaging in outreach and service activities to the community, such as providing expertise to public health initiatives, working with local organizations, or delivering educational programs on nutrition.
Providing professional expertise and consulting services to external organizations, agencies, or industries related to human nutrition
4. Professional Development:
Continuing to develop expertise in the field of human nutrition through ongoing research, scholarship, and participation in professional development activities.
Pursuing opportunities for collaboration, networking, and interdisciplinary engagement to broaden perspectives and stay current with emerging trends and best practices.
Engaging in activities to enhance teaching effectiveness, such as attending workshops, seeking feedback from peers, and integrating innovative pedagogical approaches into courses
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4. Research and Scholarship
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PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS
Ibiwumi Damaris Kolawole, Oni Kunle, Ajayi Kayode and Thomas Prates Ong (2024) Assessing nutrition‑related knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards breastcancer prevention among female students at the Federal University of Oye‑Ekiti, Nigeria. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute (article in press) https://doi.org/10.1186/s43046-024-00226-2
2. Ajayi K., Awe O.D., Ajayi I.H and Awe O.O. (2024) Exploring Feature Selection and Supervised Classification Algorithms for Predicting Obesity Among Rural Women for Policy Decisions. Sustainable Statistical and Data Science Methods and Practices, STEAM-H: Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics & Health, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41352-0_3
3. O. M. Adeojo, I.O. Dada* and Kayode Ajayi (2023) Nutritional Status and Perceived Stress of Healthcare Professionals in Ekiti State, Nigeria.J. Multidiscip. Res. Healthcare Vol. 10, No. 1 (2023)
4. Ajayi K. Fabusoro O.K, Israel O. Dada, Talabi J.Y, Risikat Fadare (2023) Type of pots used in cooking may influence the iron content of commonly consumed vegetables in Nigeria: A laboratory-based comparative study. African Journal of Reproductive Health. Afr J Reprod Health; Vol 27[5s]: Pg 138-142 doi.10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i6s
5. Risikat I. Fadare, Ajayi K, Cecilia B. Bello, Funmilola T. Ojo, Victoria Obinatu (2023) Perceptions, attitude, and practice of undergraduates towards pre-conceptional care in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health. Afr J Reprod Health; Vol 27[6s]: Pg 129-137: https://doi10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i6s.6
6. Elemile M.G., Bello C.B., Ajayi K. Akinwale O. (2023) Health literacy and effects on household/family dietary behaviour: a systematic scoping review. J Public Health (Berl.) (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-02033-w
7. Ajayi K,and Aminu Danzomo (2023) Development of Innovative Strategies for Effective Implementation of Food and Nutrition Policy in Three Armed Conflict-Affected Northeastern States of Nigeria. Current Developments in Nutrition 7 Suppl 1 (2023) 10170 8. Priscilla Oluwaseun Oluwadamilare, Israel Olanrele Dada, Ajayi K. Gbenga Samuel Oladosu, Opeyemi Oreoluwa Bolajoko (2023). Nutritional status, knowledge and practice of self-care management among Diabetic Patients in Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Clinical Medicine (JRCM) (under review)
9. Omotoye E.F., Ajayi K. Dada I.O. (2023). Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Years in Ido-Osi Local Government Area, Southwest Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. Vol 44 (2) Pg 55- 64. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v44i2.6
10. Ajayi K. Ibidayo Alebiosu, Nonyelum Onyekweli-Ugheh (2023) Households’ Food Consumption Expenditure Influenced Dietary Diversity Scores and Nutritional Status of Mothers and Under-Five Children in Nigeria. Current Developments in Nutrition 7 Suppl 1 (2023) 100295 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100295
11. Ajayi K., Shemire Afolayan, Ibidayo Alebiosu (2023). Assessment of Nutritional Composition and Glycaemic Properties of Biscuits Made with Natural Ingredients. Current Developments in Nutrition 7 Suppl 1 (2023) 100841 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100841
12. Olabiyi, A. A., & Ajayi, K (2022). Diet, herbs and erectile function: A good friendship! Andrologia, 00, e14424. https://doi.org/10.1111/and.14424
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13. Talabi, J.Y, Dada, I.O, Ajayi, K. and Taiwo, O.M. (2022). Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among pregnant women in South-West Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. Vol. 43 (1) Pg 50-62.
14. Dada I.O., Ajayi K., Makinde S.O. (2022). Pattern and Factors Associated with Body Mass Index among Selected Salary Earners in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. Vol. 43 (1) Pg 33-41.
15. Ajayi, K, Israel O. Dada, Given Chipili, Christopher O. Akintayo, Richard D. Agbana, Risikat IFadare. (2021) Blood Pressure Association with Sodium Intake from Snacks in Undergraduates. Annals of R.S.C.B., ISSN:1583-6258, Vol. 25, Issue 4, 2021, Pages. 4518 – 4526
16. Dada I.O. Ajayi K. and Werimegbe, M (2021). Exploring mass media to improve fruit consumption pattern of a section of the Nigerian Adult population. Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology. SSN:1583-6258, Vol. 25, Issue 4, 2021, Pages. 4604-4616
17. Chipili G, Ajayi K. Chinyemba U. (2021) The Effect of Positive Deviance Hearth Approach on Wasting Among Children Aged 6-24 Months in Chinkozya Community, Kazungula District, Southern Province Zambia. Indian J Nutri. 2021;8(3): 235
18. Adepoju, O.T & Ajayi, K. (2020) Consumption Pattern and Acceptability of Winged Termites(Macroterme Bellicosus)-Enriched infant Complementary Foods in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Int J Trop Insect Sci DOI 10.1007/s42690-020-00352-z
19. Ajayi, K. Akintayo C.O. Chipili G. Adedokun I.K. (2020). Effects of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) on Nutritional and Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Rats. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 63(2), July - August 2020; Article No. 02, Pages: 7-11 ISSN 0976 – 044X
20. Adeniyi P.O., Ajayi, K. (2020). Preservation of the Nutritional Quality of Soymilk by Heat Treatment. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 8, No. 2, 40-46
21. Ajayi, K. Alebiosu I.A. (2020). Blood Pressure Association with Sodium Intake from Snacks Among Undergraduates of Afe Babalola University, Nigeria. Current Developments in Nutrition,Volume 4, Issue Supplement_2, June 2020, Page 152, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_003
22. Ajayi, K. Paulina O. Adeniyi , Omotola M. Taiwo , Ibidayo A. Alebiosu and Faith O. Momoh (2019). Nutritional Attributes of Baked Products from Composite Flour of Wheat and Pigeon Pea. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 38(6): 1-9, 2019; Article no. CJAST.53889 ISSN: 2457-1024.
23. Ajayi, K. Adepoju, O.T., Taiwo O.M., Omojola, S.T. & Aladetuyi, M.E (2018). Nutritional Potential of Underutilised Gum arabic tree seeds (acacia nilotica) and Locust bean seeds (parkia biglobosa). African Journal of food Science Vol. 8, (6) pp245-2
24. Adepoju, O. T. Ajayi, K. (2017). Assessment of Quality and Safety of Winged Termites (Macrotermes Bellicosus) Enriched Locally Formulated Complementary Foods. Journal of Food Research; Vol. 6, No. 5; 2017 ISSN 1927-088
25. Adepoju, O.T. Ajayi, K. (2016) Nutrient Composition and Adequacy of two Locally Formulated Winged Termite (MacrotermesBellicosus) Enriched Complementary Foods. Canadian Centre of Science & Education Journal of Food Research 5(4):pg 222-231
26. Ajayi, K. Taiwo O.M and Badanga S.E (2015) Association of Breakfast Consumption Habits And Snacking Behaviors With Body Mass Index Among Undergraduates of Afe Babalola University. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences Vol.36 No. 2 pg 72-79
27. Ajayi, K. Oyewole O.E (2015). Assessment of nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of India almond nut. West African Journal of Food and Nutrition Vol.12 No. 2 pg 25-32
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28. Ajayi, K. Alli, Y. R, Taiwo, O. M, Oluwadare T. and Omojola, T (2015) Prevalence of Obesity among Urban and Rural Dwellers in Nigeria.Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Engineering Vol. 3 No.1 pg 1-7
(b) Book Chapters and conference proceedings
29. Ajayi, K. Ibok G.B, Dada, I.O. (2023) Evaluation of the Nutritional Value and Acceptability of Milk Produced from Plant-based. Conference Proceedings: Book of Extended Abstract. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, 53rd Annual General Meeting (pp 30 – 31)
30. Ajayi, K. Oluwadamilare F.O, Dada, I. O. (2023) Evaluation of Nutrient Composition and Safety of High Calorie-Protein Formulated Diets for Hospitalised Patients. Conference Proceedings: Book of Extended Abstract. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, 53rd Annual General Meeting (pp 116– 117)
31. Ajayi K. and Dada I.O. (2022). Nutrient Composition of Indigenous Soybased Fortifier and Plumping Meals are Comparable to UNICEF Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs). Conference Proceedings: Book of Extended Abstract. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, 52nd Annual General Meeting (pp 67 – 69)
32. Dada I.O .Ajayi K. and Gwadza M.P (2022). Diet quality and Nutritional Status of Lactating mothers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Conference Proceedings: Book of extended
Abstract. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, 52nd Annual General Meeting (pp 43-45)
33. Ajayi, K., Dada, I.O, Talabi, J.Y (2022) Nutritional Status and Menstrual Irregularities among Adolescents in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Conference Proceedings: Book of Extended Abstract. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, 52nd Annual General Meeting (pp 105 -106)
34. Ajayi, K., Dada, I.O. (2021) Feeding Practices and Nutritional status of under-five children (6-23 months) in Ekiti state, Proceedings of 2021Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference organized by Institute for Dietetics in Nigeria held at Mydas Resorts and Hotels, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. (pp 11-12)
35. Dada I.O., Ajayi, K., Nku C.A. (2021) Food consumption pattern, lifestyle and nutritional status of diabetic patients in tertiary healthcare facility in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 2021 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference organized by Instititute for Dietetics in Nigeria held at Mydas Resorts and Hotels, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. (pp 46-47)
36. Seyi E.O. Ajayi, K. Adeloye E.O. (2016). Promoting Healthy Eating among Adolescents using Songs. Concurrent issues in Education: Publication of the Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University.
37. Ajayi K. & Otto J.C. (2019). Blood pressure association with Sodium intake from snacks among undergraduates of a private University in Ekiti State. Nutrition Society of Nigeria Conference Proceedings Pg 80-81
38. Ajayi K. Adepoju OT, Dania RO (2019). Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status of Under-five (6-23 months) in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Federation of African Nutrition Societies Conference Proceedings.
39. Ajayi, K. Alebiosu, I.A. (2019) Nutritional composition and anti-diabetic potentials of raw and processed finger millet (Eleusine Coracana L. Gaertn) using in vitro models. Federation of African Nutrition Societies Conference Proceeding
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