UNIOSUN Staff Profile
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Academic Staff
OYEYEMI Adekunle Wahab
Senior Lecturer
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCI.
PHYSIOLOGY
Brief Educational Profile
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physiology - University of Ibadan (2018)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physiology - University of Ibadan (2010)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Physiology - University of Ilorin (2006)
Academic Profiles
ORCID
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=75t4RZUAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate
OpenAlex
Curriculum Vitae
Current/Recent Research
Multi-omics approach to heavy metal toxicity and ameliorating potential of green nanoparticles in gold mining areas. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) 2023 National Research Fund Grant
(TETF/ES/DR&D-CE/NRF2023/SETI/HSW/00526/VOL.1).
Selected Recent Publications
- 1. Oyeyemi, A.W., Aikpitanyi, I., Ayegboyin, O.A., Daramola, O.O., Akinola, A.O., Idris, A.O., Olaleye, O.E. Eniola, D.O. (2026) Hepatoprotective Effects of N-Acetyl Cysteine against Ammonium Nitrate-Induced Oxidative Stress in Male Wistar. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 33, 1, 8-16.
- 2. Oyeyemi, A.W., Akinola, A.O., Daramola, O.O., Adegbite, L.O., Faramade, A.A., Aworetan, T.A. Adekeye, J. and Tijani, B. (2026). Chromium (III) chloride partially preserves testicular morphology but fails to attenuate lead acetate-induced oxidative stress in male Wistar rats. Jewel Journal of Scientific Research. 11, 1, 24-37.
- 3. Oyeyemi, B.F., Awonegan, P.A., Oyeyemi, A.W., Jimoh, O.A., Owabumoye, J.B., Fatoye, A.O., Onile, O.S., Anifowoshe, A.T. and Oladoye, P.O. (2026). Exposure and bioaccumulation of mercury impacted the extent of cellular damage and oxidative stress in local chickens around Ilesha gold mining areas of Nigeria. Environmental Toxicology. 2026. doi: 10.1002/tox.70078.
- 4. Oyeyemi, A.W., Owonikoko, W.M., Akinola, A.O., Oyeyemi, B.F., Daramola, O.O., Oyekunmi, O.A., Olaosun, O.S. and Adegbite, L.O. (2025). Reproductive potential of selenium on aluminium sulphate-treated prepubertal male Wistar rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 40, 1, 96 – 106.
- 5. Ciroma, F.L., Akor-Dewu, M., Kana, M.A., Shittu, S., Oyeyemi W., Ayo, J. and Mohammed, A. (2025). Seum adiponectin relates inversely with Helicobacter pyloric infection among Nigerian adults. Nigerian Journal of Immunology. 6, 10 – 15.
- 6. Aluko, E.O., Oyeyemi, W.A. and Faranmade, A.A. (2025). Aqueous extract of Peristrophe bivalvis leaf alleviates oxidative stress in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. BMC Complementary Medicine & Therapies. 25, 1, 333.
- 7. Oyeyemi, A.W., Akinola, A.O., Daramola, O.O., Adegbite, L.O., Ishola, M.E., Ogunwande, P.A., Eden, J.A. and Olaosun, O.S. (2025). Zinc antioxidant properties, cortisol and triiodothyronine modulation prevent oxidative stress caused by copper and lead in prepubertal male Wistar rats. Research Journal of Health Sciences, 13 (2): 117 – 126.
- 8. Shittu, S.T., Efeotor, R.O., Shittu, S.A., Kpai, T., Lawal, T.T. and Oyeyemi, W.A (2025). Effect of vitamin E and/or N-acetylcysteine on lead acetate-induced glucose metabolism impairment in male Wistar rats. Animal Research International, 22 (1): 60-76.
- 9. Oyeyemi, A.W., Akinola, A.O., Daramola, O.O., and Raji, Y. (2024). Anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of Sida corymbosa leaf methanol extract ameliorate lead acetate-induced testicular functions alteration in Wistar rats. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 8 (5): 7301-7308.
- 10. Oyeyemi, A.W., Owonikoko, W.M., Okoro, T.D., Adagbonyi, O. and Ajeigbe, K.O. (2024). Water contamination: A culprit of serum heavy metals concentration, oxidative stress and health risk among residents of a Nigerian crude oil-producing community. Toxicology Reports, 12: 375–388.
- 11. Jimoh, O.A., Oyeyemi, F.B., Oyeyemi, A.W., Ayodele, O.S., Okin-Aminu, O.H., Ayodele, D.A., Faniyi, O.T. and Nwachukwu, U.C. (2024). Herbal inclusions ameliorate effect of heat stress on haematology, proinflammatory cytokines, adipokines and oxidative stress of weaned rabbit does in humid tropics. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 108 (1): 55-56. Doi: 10.1111/jpn.13864.
- 12. Daramola, O.O. Omotoso, D.R. and Oyeyemi W.A. (2023). Herbal medicinal therapy for haemorrhoid and sexual dysfunction-perception and practice among adult males in Ibadan metropolis, Southwest Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics, 20,3, 59-68.
- 13. Akinola, O.A., Omotoso, R.D., Oyeyemi, A.W., Daramola, O.O. and Emojevwe V. (2023). α-Tocopherol Mitigates Adverse Effects of Potassium Bromate on Hematological Parameters and Markers of Hepatic Function in Rat Model. Journal of Morphological Sciences, 40: 89-94.
- 14. Jimoh, O.A., Daramola, O.T., Okin-Aminu, H.O., Ojo, O.A. and Oyeyemi, W.A. (2023). Effect of phytogenic supplements on the reproductive physiology and metabolic hormones of rabbits exposed to heat stress conditions. Journal of Thermal Biology, 112: 103438. doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103438
- 15. Akinola, A.O., Omotoso, D.R., Oyeyemi, A.W. and Daramola, O.O. (2023). Ameliorative activity of α-tocopherol against potassium bromate-induced reproductive functional and morphological impairments in male rats. Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 29, 1, 11.
- 16. Okeke, O.C., Ekakitie, O.O., Adeniyi, M.J., Oyeyemi, A.W. and Ajayi, O.I. (2023). Interrelationship between surging reproductive hormones and blood viscosity indices in apparently healthy females. Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University. 12, 2, 57 – 64.
- 17. Akinola, A.O., Oyeyemi, A.W., Omotoso, D.R., Daramola, O.O. and Raji, Y. (2022). Protective role of methanol extract of Carpolobia lutea root extract against cadmium-induced changes in biochemical and antioxidant indices in liver of male Wistar rats. Ife Journal of Science, 24(1), 59-72.
- 18. Oyeyemi, A.W, Akinola, A.O., Daramola, O.O., Aikpitanyi, I., Durotoluwa, O.T., Alele, P.O., Ogieriakhi O.I., Okoro, D.T. (2022). Vitamin E and quercetin attenuated the reproductive toxicity mediated by lead acetate in male Wistar. Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 46 (1): 1-10.
- 19. Akinola, A.O., Wahab, O.A. and Raji, Y. (2021). Carpolobia lutea root extract improved steroidogenic activity in male Wistar rats exposed to cadmium. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, 36: 181 – 187.
- 20. Jimoh, O.A., Oyeyemi, F.B. and Oyeyemi, A.W. (2021) Soursop juice enhanced seminal antioxidant defence and semen quality of rabbit bucks in extremely dry climatic condition of Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Thermal Biology, 100: 103034. doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2021.103034
- 21. Jimoh, A.O., Oyeyemi, A.W., Akin-Aminu, O. F. and Oyeyemi, B.F. (2021). Reproductive characteristics, semen quality, seminal oxidative status, steroid hormones, sperm production efficiency of rabbits fed herbal supplements. Theriogenology, 168: 41 – 49.
- 22. Jimoh, A.O., Akinola, O.M., Oyeyemi, F.B., Oyeyemi, A.W., Ayodele, O.S., Omoniyi, S.I., and Okin-Aminu, O.H. (2021). Potential of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) to maintain oxidative stability of rooster semen for artificial insemination. J Anim Sci Technol., 63 (1): 46–57. doi: 10.5187/jast.2021.e21
Research Interests
Environmental toxicology, Endocrine and reproductive physiology