Kabiru Alani SHITTU, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
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Biosketch:
Kabiru Alani SHITTU holds a 2016 PhD in Soil Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Nigeria. A Doctor of Soil Science at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Nigeria since 2016, and his academic career has seen him occupying position at both academic and non-academic environments, in the University system he worked as Laboratory Assistant, Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Dec. 16th, 1991 – Dec.30th, 1992.
Assistant Examination Officer November 2017 till date, Adviser to 100 level students of Agronomy, 2018 till date; Secretary, Departmental board Meeting, 2017 till date. All in Osun State University. Outside the university system, Tutor: Focus Model College, Ile-Ife, Osun State, March 10th, 2005 – March 30th, 2006; Senior Agric. Officer: Ayedire Local Government, Ile-Ogbo, Osun State. April 1st 2006 – June 30th, 2017.
An experienced researcher. He belongs to three professional associations and networks (see below)
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Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:
Soil and Land Resources Management, Soil conservation for Sustainability, Capacity Building, Networking, Research and Extension
Contributions to knowledge
He has over 10 scholastic publications in local and international Journals. He has supervised three undergraduate students. He has attended local and international, Conferences and Workshops.
Scientific/ProfessionalActivities:
1. Environmental Scientist (Soils): Nigerian Conservation Foundation, Lekki, Lagos State, March 1st 2014 – March 7th 2014
2. Environmental Scientist (Soils): Lafarge African-Plc Cement, Ewekoro, Ogun State, Nigeria, March 1st 2015 – March 7th 2015
Membership of Learned and Professional Association
1. Soil Science Society of Nigeria
2. International Union of Soil Science
3. Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (Registered Soil Scientist, RSS)
Selected Publications
1. Inyang, E . P., Shittu, K . A. and Akinbola, G. E. (2014). Analysis of Soil Physical and Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity Levels of Valley Bottom Land on the Basement Complex.World Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 6: 26-31
2. Shittu, K. A and Amusan, A. A. (2015). Effects of Different Agricultural Land- use Types on Soil Physical Properties under Rainforest Agroecolgy. Africa Journal of agricultural Resaerch. 10(10): 1031-1042 (www.academicjournals.org/AJAR).
3. Babatunde, K. M.; D. J. Oyedele, M. F.; Adelekun and K. A. Shittu. (2016). Seedling Emergence in Compacted Soil as Measured by a Pressure Transducer. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science.10(3):1-9 (www.sciencedomain.org)
4. K. A Shittu, D. J. Oyedele and K. M. Babatunde. (2017). The Effects of Moisture Content at Tillage on Soil Strength in Maize Production. Egyptian journal of basic and applied sciences; 4(2017): 139-142
5. Babatunde K. M1*, Shittu K. A 2, Adekanmbi O.A 2, and Adesina1 A.(2019). Effects of individual and combined application of organic plus NPK (15:15:15) fertilizers on the growth parameters of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum. Mill). Journal of Agricultural Research and Horticulture Research Vol.2. 1-5
6. SHITTU, K . A, Oyedele D. J and Murtadah, S. A. (2019). Crop coefficient and Water - use efficiency of selected indigenous vegetables in South-western Nigeria. Nigerian journal of Soil and Tillage Research, Vol. 6: 24-32
7. SHITTU, K. A., D. J. Oyedele, O.C. Nwoke and W.A. Lamidi (2019). Yield and Water Management of Nitrogen Fertilized Amaranthus viridis in Ile-Ife Agroecological Zones. Nigerian journal of Soil and Tillage Research, Vol. 6: 1-10
Conferences/Workshops Attendance:
He has attended more than conferences/workshops spanning over 2 countries, the most recent being:
1. Understanding Nigerian Soils for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security and Healthy Environment at Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and Benue State. Monday, 15th – 19 th July, 2019
2 Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI) at CISCO laboratory, Osun State University Main Campus, Osogbo. Monday, 13th – Friday, 17th August, 2018
3. Sustainable Management of Soil and Water Resources for Food Security,
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation at Institute of Agricultural
Research and Training. 12th -16th March, 2018
4. Enhancing Agricultural Services and Production Workshop for Agricultural
Professionals at Local Government Service Commission Auditorium, Osogbo,
State of Osun. 8th -10th July, 2013
5. Determination of Crop Coefficient and Water Requirement of Indigenous
Vegetables organized by NICANVEG project sponsored by IDRC/CIDA, at
Cape Breton University, Sydney, Canada. 28th April 28th - May 28th , 2013
6 Enhancing Agricultural Development at the Grassroots Level: The Role of
Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Extension Agents and Agricultural
Superintendents, Nurse-House, along Gbongan Road, Osogbo. July 30th -
August 1st 2012
7. Training workshop on the use of Training and visit method in Agricultural
Extension, Local Government Service Commission Auditorium, Osogbo,
State of Osun, May 26th - May 28th, 2008.
8. Training Workshop on Unified Agricultural Extension Services using Teaching and Visit System at Local Government Service Auditorium, Osogbo, State of Osun. March 11th - March 13th, 2008.
In addition, he has been attending the Annual Conferences of the Soil Science Association of Nigeria since 2017.