UNIOSUN Staff Profile
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Academic Staff
TITILAWO Mobolaji A.
Senior Lecturer
COLLEGE OF SCI. ENG. & TECH.
Microbiology
Brief Educational Profile
Ph.D. (Microbiology) - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (2017)
ii. M.Sc. (Microbiology) - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (2014)
iii. B.Sc. (Microbiology) - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (2008)
Academic Profiles
ORCID
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3Ln93y0AAAAJ&hl=en
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Curriculum Vitae
Current/Recent Research
!. Exploration of Nigerian fungi for the discovery of novel drugs and bioactive compounds
2. Antimicrobial resistance surveillance using a One Health approach
3. Investigation of pathogenic fungi (Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Sporothrix) rom clinical and environmental samples
Selected Recent Publications
- 1. Titilawo M.A., Ajigbewu O.H., Adeyemi F.M., Wahab A.A., Ajigbewu F.A., Oyetunbi D.I., Prosper, C.D. . Identification, phylogenetic analyses and antifungal resistance of filamentous fungi associated with chronic wounds. UNIOSUN Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(1) 228-240.
- 2. Oluwajide O.O., Olaitan J.O., Sule, W.F., Akinde S.B., Titilawo M.A., Ozabor P.T. (2026). Comprehensive genotypic report of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) harbouring carbapenemase-resistant genes, porin loss and efflux pump genes in Osun State, Nigeria. Molecular Biology Reports 53:237. DOI: 10.1007/s11033-025-11400-7.
- 3. Titilawo M.A., Akinniranye B.O, Ajani T.F., Titilawo Y., Olaitan J.O., Adebooye C.O. (2025). Surface waters are hotspots of multidrug-resistant fungi: insight from selected waterbodies in Osun State, Nigeria. Total Environment Microbiology 100035. DOI: 10.1016/j.temicr.2025.100035.
- 4. Titilawo M.A., Esan O.T., Oyetunbi D.I., Titilawo Y., Olaitan J.O. (2025). Investigating an emerging menace in groundwater sources: the occurrence, antifungal resistance phenotypes, and virulence potential of yeast contaminants. Discover Water 5(1): 87. DOI: 10.1007/s43832-025-00283-1. Published by Springer
- 5 Fasina R.P., Omole R.K., Titilawo M.A., Olaitan J.O. (2025). Gas chromatography mass spectrometry characterization of carotenoids produced by yeasts isolated from edible fruits and vegetables marketed in Osogbo metropolis, Southwest Nigeria. Discover Sustainability 6:333. DOI:10.1007/s43621-025-01188-8.
- 6. Olaitan J.O., Dieseru M.A., Oluwajide O.O., Titilawo M.A., Akinde S.B., Daramola O.B. (2025). Surveillance and potential health risks of antibiotic-resistant Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli isolated from beef sold in Osogbo, Nigeria. Discover Bacteria 2:6. DOI:10.1007/s44351-025-00012-y.
- 7. Titilawo M.A., Oyebamiji P.O., Olanipekun, K.K., Oluwajide, O.O., Oyedeji, D.P., Titilawo Y., Olaitan, J.O. (2024). Antifungal resistance profile and genetic relatedness of moulds from rural groundwater sources. Discover Public Health 21:109. DOI:10.1186/s12982-024-00218-6.
- 8. Titilawo M.A., Ajani T.F., Akinleye G.O., Ogunlana E.O., Ojediran G.O., Titilawo O.Y., Olaitan J.O. (2024). Antifungal susceptibility and evaluation of risks associated with heavy metals distributed in selected dumpsite soils of Osogbo metropolis, Southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology 38(1): 6916-6929.
- 9. Titilawo M.A., Josiah C.G., Simeon O.N., Ali C.M., Ugwuocha C.S., Ojediran G.O., Titilawo O.Y., Olaitan J.O. (2024). Physical quality and antibiotic susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli isolates from roof-harvested rainwater: a microcosm study. Ife Journal of Science 26(1): 059-068. DOI:10.4314/ijs.v26i1.5.
- 10. Ojediran G.O, Ojediran O.O., Titilawo O.Y., Shehu Z., Titilawo M.A. (2024). Fractionation and characterization of natural antibacterial compounds from Euphorbia hirta Linn (Asthma Plant). BIMA Journal of Science and Technology 8(1B): 170-179.
- 11. Titilawo M.A., Adeyemi F.M., Ajani T.F., Ogunlana E.O., Titilawo Y. (2023). Evaluation of fungal permeated lignocellulosic filter for remediation of water pollutants. African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 4(3): 35-43. DOI:10.33886/ajpas.v4i3.423.
- 12. Titilawo M.A., Ajani T.F., Adedapo S.A, Akinleye G.O., Ogunlana O.E., Aderibigbe, D. (2023). Evaluation of lead tolerance and biosorption characteristics of fungi from dumpsite soils. Discover Environment 1: 24. DOI:10.1007/s44274-023-00025-x.
- 13. Titilawo M.A., Fatoki C.O., Titilawo Y., Olaitan J.O. (2023). Assessment of multidrug-resistant phenotypes and detection of ampicillin-resistant determinants among Escherichia coli isolates of groundwater origin: case study – Osogbo, Southwest Nigeria. Sustainable Water Resources Management 9: 8. DOI:10.1007/s40899-022-00785-z.
- 14. Titilawo M.A., Temitope F.A., Oladapo M.A. (2022). Amanita cokeri (a poisonous suspect mushroom) contains chemical compounds of industrial importance. Acta Microbiologica Bulgarica 36(4): 346-351.
- 15. Titilawo M.A, Faseun A.O., Akinde S.B., Olaitan J.O., Odeyemi O. (2022). Bioactivity of four Nigerian wild mushrooms against some typed clinical isolates. Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences 15(1): 67-73. DOI:10.54319/jjbs/150109.
- 16. Adeyemi F.M., Wahab A.A., Oyelami C.A., Oyedara O.O., Titilawo M.A., Adebunmi A.A., Awoniyi I.O. (2022). Hydrology survey and water quality assessment of water sources in three selected towns in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources 7:271-284. DOI:10.1007/s42108-022-00180-6.
Research Interests
Mycology, Environmental Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Fungal Anti-infectives