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AZEEZ LUQMON A.

AZEEZ Luqmon A.

Professor

COLLEGE OF SCI. ENG. & TECH.

PURE & APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Brief Educational Profile

i. PhD Analytical Chemistry (2014), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
ii. M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry (2006), University of Lagos
iii. B.Sc. Chemistry (2003), University of Agriculture Abeokuta

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ORCID

0000-0002-6415-3490

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Curriculum Vitae

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Current/Recent Research

1. Development of Artificial Neural Network-based Model for Estimating Nano and Microplastic Pollution in Water
2. Innovative microbial valorisation of keratinous wastes for eco-friendly production of protein-rich keratin hydrolysates (PROKESH) as biofertilizers
3. Multi-omics approach to heavy metal toxicity and ameliorating potential of green nanoparticles in gold mining areas

Selected Recent Publications

  • i. Azeez L, Opatokun-Saliu RO, Basiru S, Agbaogun BK, Oladeji RD, Abara NL (2026). Chapter 14 - Nanomaterials and nanocomposites in the rhizosphere: Biotransformation and nanosafety assessments. Editor(s): Azamal Husen. In Plant Biology, Sustainability, and Climate Change, Nanomaterials–Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance. Pages 375-400
  • ii. Oladejo AA, Azeez L., Anifowose AJ, Kolawole TO, Sobaloju DD, Aremu HK, Basiru S, Shuaib SO, Oladeji RO (2026). Composition, co-exposure patterns, and health risk assessment of airborne microplastics and toxic metals in the urban atmosphere of Osun State. Discover Environ 4, 143 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-026-00647-x
  • iii. Opatokun-Saliu RO, Azeez L, Anifowose JA, Awojide HS, Busari HK, Saheed A, Oladejo AA, Ajibola KO (2026). Characterization and comparative antioxidant study of calcium oxide and zinc nanoparticles mediated by Annona muricata leaves. Discover Chemistry. 3:459. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-026-00915-y
  • iv. Basiru SO, Azeez L, Anifowose AJ, Kolawole TO, Oyinlola A, Oladejo AA, Busari HK, Azeez DI, Aremu HK (2026). Calcium nanoparticle-assisted phytostabilisation of toxic metals enhances soil-dependent improvements in the nutritional and safety profile of Amaranthus hybridus. International Journal of Phytoremediation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2026.2729109
  • v. Fajingbesi A.O., Lateef A., Azeez L., Mishra D. (2026). Pomegranate peel-derived AgNPs for enhanced food safety: Insights into eco-friendly synthesis, antimicrobial, anti-weevil and jute sack functionalization applications. Next Nanotechnology. 7, 100244.
  • vi. Ayinde YT, Azeez L, Popoola SA, Bolarinwa HS, Awolola OS, Sulaiman WK, Oladeji RD (2026). Fabrication of tripartite green-synthesised AgNPs/Nanobiochar/Co-MOF composite for adsorptive removal of methylparaben: adsorption, mechanistic and thermodynamic investigations. Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 2026; 15(01): 15-35
  • vii. Ayinde YT, Azeez L., Saheed A. Popoola, Segun A. Adebisi, Abayomi A. Oladejo, Saheed Basiru, Agbaogun BK., Oladeji RD (2025). Experimental and Density Functional Theory-guided mechanistic insights into triclosan removal using tripartite AgNPs/nanobiochar/Co-MOF composite. Cleaner Water. 4, 100156.
  • viii. Abuh OO, Surakat OA, Azeez L., Rufai AM, Fasasi K, Adeleke M (2025). Green synthesized silver and iron nanoparticles from Alstonia boonei and Terminalia catappa as antimicrobial agents in mice models. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 49, 951-964.
  • ix. Azeez, L., Adetoro, R. O., Agbaogun, B. K., Oyedeji, A. O., Busari, H. K., Oladejo, A. A., Makanjuola, A. O. (2025). Variability in microplastic abundance, bisphenol A contamination, antioxidant properties, and health risks associated with vegetable consumption. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(1), 36.
  • x. Azeez L., Adejumo AL, Oladejo AA, Olalekan B, Basiru S, Oyelami OK, Makanjuola AO, Ogungbe V, Hammed A, Abdullahi M (2025). Exploiting the synergistic influence of AgNPs- TiO2NPs: enhancing phytostabilization of Pb and mitigating its toxicity in Vigna unguiculata, International Journal of Phytoremediation. 27(2), 233 – 243.
  • xi. Kolawole, T.O., Olajide-Kayode, J.O., Azeez, L. (2025) Health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in dust and soils of used lead-acid battery shops, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-025-06512-3.
  • xii. Oladeji RD., Azeez L., Agbaogun BK., Muhammed-Lawal S., Oladejo AA, Aremu HK., Busari HK., Awolola OS., Hammed A. (2025). Seasonal dynamics of micro- and nanoplastics and associated pollutants in Aarin River: Insights into abundance and and digestion impacts. Cleaner Water. 3, 100059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwat.2024.100059.
  • xiii. Azeez L., Oyedeji A.O., Adedotun I.S., Adeleke A.E. (2024). Nanotechnology to monitor, remedy, and prevent pollution: An overview. Chapter 2. Nanotechnology to monitor, remedy, and prevent pollution. In: Bilal M., Iqbal H.F.M., Nguyen T.M., Yasin G., Gupta R.A. (eds). Pp 25 – 40
  • xiv. Azeez L., Lateef A., Adelere I.A. (2024). Environmental behaviour and fate of nanomaterials in soil–plant interaction. Chapter 7. Microbiome and Nano-CrossTalk, Sustainable Agriculture and Beyond. In: Vishwakarma K., Kumar N., Lateef A. (eds). Pp 149–186.
  • xv. Yusuf-Salihu B.O., Lateef A., Azeez L. (2024). Phytochemical profiling of wastes from the processing of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) and pharmacological potentials within the paradigm of circular bioeconomy: Emphasizing antioxidant and antidiabetic applications. Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy. 9: 100107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clcb.2024.100107.
  • xvi. Yusuf-Omoloye N.A., Adeyemi F.M., Sule W.F., Azeez L., Oyedara O.O., Wahab A.K., Ajigbewu O.H., Lateef A. (2024). Green-synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of Azanza garckeana seed extract silver nanoparticles against vancomycin-resistant Enterococci. Next Nanotechnology. 6, 100035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2023.100035
  • xvii. Sulaiman W.K., Azeez L., Adebisi S.A., Wahab O.O. Agbaogun B.K. (2024). Exploring zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI) for Bisphenol A removal: Experimental investigations and Monte-Carlo simulation insights. Water Practice and Technology. 19(8): 3416 – 3438. https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2024.209.
  • xviii. Aremu H.K., Oyewole O.I., Adenmosun A., Oyafajo L., Iwalewa Z.O., Ademola A., Azeez L., Adeleke M.A. (2024). Bioactive components in Psidium guajava extracts elicit biotoxic attributes and distinct antioxidant enzyme modulation in the larvae of vectors of lymphatic filariasis and dengue. Experimental Parasitology. 261, 108766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108766.
  • xix. Aremu H.K., Dare C.A., Adekale I.A., Adetunji B.D., Musa D.A., Azeez L., Oyewole O.I. (2024). Phytomediated stress modulates antioxidant status, induces overexpression of CYP6M2, Hsp70, α-esterase, and suppresses the ABC transporter in Anopheles gambiae (sensu stricto) exposed to Ocimum tenuiflorum extracts. PLoS ONE 19(5): e0302677. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302677
  • xx. Azeez L., Oyinlola A., Oyedeji A.O., Agbaogun B.K., Busari H.K., Adejumo A.L., Agbaje W.B., Adeleke A.E., Awolola O.S. (2024). Facile removal of rhodamine B and metronidazole with mesoporous biochar prepared from palm tree biomass: adsorption studies, reusability, and mechanisms. Water Practice and Technology. 19(4), 730 – 744.
  • xxi. Oyedeji A.O., Odeyemi B.A., Azeez L. (2024). Dietary risk assessment of cyromazine and its analogue melamine in evaporated and infant milk samples in Nigeria. Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control. 11: 39-46.
  • xxii. Azeez L., Oladejo A.A., Adejumo A.L., Kolawole T.O., Aremu H.K., Busari H.K., Oyedeji O.A. (2023). A synergistic combination of selenium nanoparticles, goldmine soil and water disrupt phytomorphological and biochemical parameters of Abelmuscus esculentus. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. 10, 100304.
  • xxiii. Azeez L., Lateef A., Olabode O. (2023). An overview of biogenic metallic nanoparticles for water treatment and purification: the state of the art. Water Science and Technology. 88(4), 851-873. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2023.255.
  • xxiv. Azeez L., Adeleke A.E., Popoola S.A., Busari H.K., Agbaje W.B., Ojewuyi S.S., Oluwafemi I.I., Oladeji R.D., Adetoro O.R. (2023). Dye degradation and molecular docking mechanism of Terminalia catappa mediated mesoporous titanium dioxide nanoparticles. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 153, 110873.
  • xxv. Azeez L., Adekale I, Olabode A.O (2023). Implications of Green Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation. Chapter 36. Handbook of green and sustainable nanotechnology; fundamentals, developments and applications. In: Shanker, U., Hussain, C.M., Rani, M. (eds) Handbook of Green and Sustainable Nanotechnology. Pp 863–880. Springer, Cham.
  • xxvi. Azeez L, Aremu HK, Busari HK, Adekale I, Olabode OA, Adewinbi S. (2023). Biofabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticles with Terminalia catappa bark extract: Characterization, antioxidant activity and plant modulating ability. Inorganic and Nano-Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2023.2184386.
  • xxvii. Adejumo AL, Azeez L, Kolawole TO, Aremu HK, Adedotun IS, Oladeji RD, Adeleke AE, Abdullah M. (2023). Silver nanoparticles strengthen Zea mays against toxic metal-related phytotoxicity via enhanced metal phytostabilization and improved antioxidant responses. International Journal of Phytoremediation. 25 (12), 1676 – 1686.
  • xxviii. Oyedeji A.O., Sanusi M.A., Azeez L. Ayedun H. (2023). Elemental pollution status of different components of Ologe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria. Water Practice and Technology. 18(6), 1404 – 1417.
  • xxix. Kolawole T.O., Olajide-Kayode J.O., Afolabi O.O., Azeez L., Anifowose A.J., Aladejana J.A. (2023). Lead and lead isotopes as tracers of soil contamination in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals. 5, 100086.
  • xxx. Aremu HK, Azeez L., Adekale IA, Busari HK, Adebayo ZA, Disu, A, Usman HN, Adeyemo OM, Oyewole OI. (2023). Biotoxicity of Azadirachta indica-synthesized silver nanoparticles against larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus. South African Journal of Botany. 153, 308 – 314.
  • xxxi. Busari H.K., Azeez L., Aremu H.K., Ayinla S.O., Jinadu L.A., Obaleye J.A. (2023). Zinc and Copper Complexes of 4-Methylbenzoic Acid and 2-Methylimidazole: Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial and Molecular Docking Studies. The Chemist: Journal of American Institute of Chemists. 94(2), 1- 15.
  • xxxii. Azeez L, Oyedeji AO, Aremu HK, Busari HK, Adekale I, Olabode OA (2022) Silver nanoparticles‑cow dung combination disrupts physiology, enzyme activities with corresponding increased oxidative stress and heavy metal accumulation in Abelmoschus esculentus. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 108, 893 – 899.
  • xxxiii. Azeez L, Adebisi S.A., Adejumo A.L., Busari H.K., Aremu H.K., Olabode O.A., Awolola O. (2022). Adsorptive properties of rod-shaped silver nanoparticles-functionalized biogenic hydroxyapatite for remediating methylene blue and congo red. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 142, 109655.
  • xxxiv. Azeez L., Adetoro R.O., Busari H.K., Aremu H.K., Adeleke J.T., Adewinbi S., Olabode O.A., Ayandayo I. (2022). AgNPs-TiO2NPs doped calcined hydroxyapatite for effective removal of ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2022.2106434.
  • xxxv. Azeez L., Adebisi S.A., Adetoro R.A., Oyedeji A.O., Agbaje W.B., Olabode O.A. (2022). Foliar application of silver nanoparticles differentially intervenes remediation statuses and oxidative stress indicators in Abelmoschus esculentus planted on gold-mined soil. International Journal of Phytoremediation. 24(4), 384-393.
  • xxxvi. Azeez L, Aremu HK, Olabode OA (2022) Bioaccumulation of silver and impairment of vital organs in Clarias gariepinus from co‑exposure to silver nanoparticles and cow dung contamination. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 108, 694 – 701.
  • xxxvii. Azeez L., Salau A.K., Ogunbode S. M. (2021). Immobilization efficiency and modulating abilities of silver nanoparticles on biochemical nutritional parameters in plants: Possible mechanisms. Chapter 10. Silver nanomaterials for agri-food applications. Pp. 235 – 264. In: Abd-Elsalam K. (Ed). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823528-7.00018-4.
  • xxxviii. Azeez L., Lateef A., Adetoro R.A., Adeleke A.E. (2021). Responses of Moringa oleifera to alteration in soil properties induced by calcium nanoparticles (CaNPs) on mineral absorption, physiological indices and photosynthetic indicators. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 10, 39.
  • xxxix. Azeez L. (2021). Detection and evaluation of nanoparticles in soil environment. Chapter 3. In: Abdeltif A., Mohan D., Nguyen T.A., Asadi A.A., Yasin G. (Eds). Environmental impact of nanomaterials in soil. Nanomaterials for soil remediation. Micro and nanotechnology book series. Pp. 33 – 63. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822891-3.00003-7. ISBN: 9780128230824.
  • xl. Lawal A.T., Azeez L., Sulaiman W.K. (2021). Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) alleviate naphthalene-triggered oxidative stress and physiological deficiencies in Moringa oleifera. Chemistry and Ecology. 37(1), 15 – 31.
  • xli. Oyedeji A.O., Odeyemi B., Adewuyi S., Azeez L. (2021). Physical properties, chemical composition and nutritional quality potentials of Lonchocarpus sericeus (Cube root) seeds and seed oil. Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (now Trends in Sciences), 18(2), 7025.
  • xlii. Azeez L., Adejumo A. L., Oyedeji A.O., Adebisi S.A, Busari H.K. (2021). Extraction, characterization and methyl orange sequestration capacity of cellulose nanocrystals derived from sugarcane bagasse: Experimental and regression modelling. Physical Chemistry Research. 9(3), 447-465.

Research Interests

Nanoparticles and nanomaterials for pollutant remediation, soil amendment, plant modulation and carbon dioxide sequestration; Prediction and modelling of pollutant removal using artificial neural networks; Nano and Microplastic Determination, Analysis and food carcinogens and safety measures