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Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji

Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Agronomy and Crop Science · Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications · Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements · Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3524-6441
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Professor Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji is a distinguished Nigerian academic, researcher, and university administrator currently serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Nigeria. His research expertise spans microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, food science, food safety, nanotechnology, post-harvest technology, and sustainable agricultural development, with particular emphasis on scientific innovation, food security, public health, environmental sustainability, and agricultural transformation.
Professor Adetunji previously served at Edo State University, Uzairue, as Head of the Department of Microbiology, Sub-Dean and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Acting Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Director of Research and Innovation, and Chairman of the Grants Committee. He delivered the university's 11th inaugural lecture in Microbiology, titled “Microbial Biosphere: The Global Impact and Underexplored Currency.” He began his professional career at the Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute, rising from Research Officer II to Principal Scientist, before joining Landmark University. His international academic engagements include a visiting fellowship at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in food safety, and a visit to the Wageningen Centre for Development and Innovation, the Netherlands.
His scholarly contributions encompass scientific publications, books, book chapters, patents, and interdisciplinary research addressing challenges in agriculture, healthcare, food systems, and environmental management. He has reported more than 1,000 scientific manuscripts and publications, over 60 books, approximately 600 book chapters, and a Google Scholar i10-index of 326. These bibliometric figures are subject to verification against current scholarly records. His research has been associated with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting its relevance to global sustainability priorities. He also serves as a book-series editor associated with major academic publishers, including Wiley, Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Taylor & Francis, and reviews manuscripts for numerous international scientific journals.
Professor Adetunji is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (United Kingdom), the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, the Nigerian Young Academy, and the Nigerian Society for Microbiology. He is also an affiliate member of the African Academy of Sciences. His reported international recognition includes inclusion in Stanford University's World Top 2% Scientists rankings and recognition by ScholarGPS as a Top Scholar in 2024, 2025, 2026 . He has received research funding and professional recognition associated with institutions including the Research Council of Norway, India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Department of Biotechnology, The World Academy of Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and Nigeria's Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
His professional honours include the Signs of Peace Award 2025 for Cultural Diplomacy for Peace, the Voice of Women in the Development of Agriculture Distinguished Scientist Award 2025, and an Outstanding Leadership Award associated with the American Chemical Society and Federal University Otuoke International Conference 2025, alongside other recognitions for scientific excellence, academic leadership, conference contributions, and mentorship.
Professor Adetunji holds visiting academic appointments at several universities and research institutions and serves as an external examiner, academic assessor, scientific consultant, and international research reviewer. His professional engagements include research evaluation for institutions and programmes in Europe, Africa, and other regions, as well as expert consultancy for the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, supporting curriculum development in biotechnology, applied microbiology, microbiome science, and genome editing across African countries.
He has held leadership positions in several scientific organizations, including the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network Society, the Mycotoxicology Society of Nigeria, the Nigerian Young Academy, the Nigerian Society for Microbiology, the Genetics Society of West Africa, and the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria. He has also contributed to international scientific committees, research assessment, and professional development initiatives.
Professor Adetunji mentors emerging researchers, promotes scientific innovation and technology transfer, and fosters research funding and university–industry collaboration. He convenes the Recent Advances in Biotechnology conference, established in 2020, and continues to advance microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and sustainable development through research, academic leadership, and international collaboration.

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