Staff Profile
Prof. Bamidele Okoli
Position: Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
Department: Chemical Science
Email: okolibj@binghamuni.edu.ng
Biography
Professor Bamidele Joseph Okoli was born in Osun State to Engr. Hyacinth Okoli and Mrs. Rose Okoli of Umudioka, Akwa South, Anambra State. He completed his primary education at African Church Primary School, Oke-ilewo, Ogun State in 1991. Subsequently, he attended Gateway High School, Ita Eko, Ogun State, where he graduated with honors in June 1997. Between September 1997 and June 2001, he pursued a degree in Chemical Sciences at the Federal University of Agriculture, Ogun State, emerging as the top graduating student. He later obtained a Master's degree in 2005 and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 2015 from the University of Ibadan and Ahmadu Bello University, respectively. His professional journey commenced at the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State.
With over 18 years of research experience, Professor Okoli has authored more than 48 scientific peer-reviewed publications covering various fields such as chromatographic separation, spectroscopic analysis, structure elucidation, absorption studies, among others. He has been honored with fellowships, research grants, and travel grants from esteemed institutions like Guru Nanak Dev University, the National Research Fund (TETFund), and the University of Lüneburg, Leuphana. Professor Okoli is an esteemed member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at Bingham University. He has supervised and mentored numerous postgraduate students in South Africa and Nigeria and has played a significant role in chemical management programs under the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria.
Prof. Okoli's contributions to academic literature are widely recognized, with his works garnering significant readership and citations. He has an impressive publication track record, including 21,876 reads on ResearchGate, 534 citations on Google Scholar, an h-index of 12, and 23 Scopus papers. Furthermore, outside of his professional achievements, Prof. Okoli is a family man, married to Dr. Theresa Okoli, with whom he shares three children.
| SN | Name | Institution | Year Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postdoctoral Fellowship | Vaal University of Technology, South Africa | 2016-2019 |
| 2 | Ph.D. Organic Chemistry | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria | 2015 |
| 3 | MSc. Organic Chemistry | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | 2005 |
| 4 | B.Sc. Chemistry | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria | 2002 |
| 5 | Postdoctoral Fellowship | Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University | 2016 |
| SN | Name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okoli B.j, Zakari L, Fanyana M And Yayock C.h (2021). Vitex Negundo L. Essential Oil: Odorant Binding Protein Efficiency Using Molecular Docking Approach And Studies Of The Mosquito Repellent. Insect. 26;12(12):1061. Doi: 10.3390/Insects12121061. | Journal Article | |
| 2 | Monapathi M.e, Oguegbulu J.c, Adogo L , Klink M, Okoli B.j, Fanyana M, And Modise S.j (2021). Pharmaceutical Pollution: Azole Antifungal Drugs And Resistance Of Opportunistic Pathogenic Yeasts In Wastewater And Environmental Water. Applied And Environmental Soil Science. Article Id 9985398 | Https://Doi.org/10.1155/2021/9985398 | Journal Article | |
| 3 | Olaniyan, O. T., Dare, A., Okoli, B., Adetunji, C. O., Ibitoye, B. O., Okotie, G. E., & Eweoya, O. (2021). Increase In Sars-Cov-2 Infected Biomedical Waste Among Low Middle-Income Countries: Environmental Sustainability And Impact With Health Implications. Journal Of Basic And Clinical Physiology And Pharmacology. Https://Doi.org/10.1515/Jbcpp-2020-0533 | Journal Article | |
| 4 | Olaniyan, O. T., Ojewale, O. A., Dare, A., Adebayo, O., Enyojo, J. E., Okotie, G. E., Adetunji, C. O., Mada, B. S., Okoli, B. J., & Eweoya, O. O. (2021). Cocos Nucifera L. Oil Alleviates Lead Acetate-Induced Reproductive Toxicity In Sexually-Matured Male Wistar Rats. Journal Of Basic And Clinical Physiology And Pharmacology. Https://Doi.org/10.1515/Jbcpp-2020-0281 | Journal Article | |
| 5 | Thabo, B., Okoli, B. J., Modise, S. J., & Nelana, S. (2021). Rejection Capacity Of Nanofiltration Membranes For Nickel, Copper, Silver And Palladium At Various Oxidation States. Membranes, 11(9). Https://Doi.org/10.3390/Membranes11090653 | Journal Article | |
| 6 | Shilowa P.m, Okoli B.j, Olaniyan Ot, Modis Sj, Mtunzi F (2021). Immobilised Tannin: Efficient Trap For Nickel And Lead Ions In Aqueous Solution. Environmental Challenges 3 (2021) 100058 | Journal Article | |
| 7 | Olugbemi T.o, Ayobami D, Gloria E. O, Charles O. A, Babatunde O. I, Olugbenga E, Joseph B. D, Okoli B.j (2020) Ovarian Odorant-Like Biomolecules In Promoting Chemotaxis Behavior Of Spermatozoa Olfactory Receptors During Migration, Maturation, And Fertilization. Middle East Fertility Society Journal. 26:3. Https://Doi.org/10.1186/S43043-020-00049-W | Journal Article | |
| 8 | Olugbodi Jo, Inuwa Z, Bashir L, Adebayo-Gege G, Okoli B.j, Mtunzi F (2020). Proxeed Plus Salvage Rat Testis From Ischemia- Reperfused Injury By Enhancing Antioxidant’s Activities And Inhibition Of Inos Expression. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy; Volume 133, January 2021, 111086: Doi.org/ 10.1016/J.biopha.2020.111086 | Journal Article | |
| 9 | Olugbemi T. O, Ayobami D, Gloria E. O, Charles O. A, Babatunde O I, Okoli B.j, Olugbenga O. E (2020).Testis And Blood-Testis Barrier In Covid-19 Infestation: Role Of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 In Male Infertility. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol; 31(6): 20200156: Doi.org/10.1515/Jbcpp-2020-0156 | Journal Article | |
| 10 | Xaba B.m, Modise S. J, Okoli B. J, Monapathi M. E, Nelana S.m (2020). Characterization Of Selected Polymeric Membranes Used In The Separation And Recovery Of Palladium-Based Catalyst Systems. Membranes, 10(166) : Doi:10.3390/Membranes 10080166. | Journal Article | |
| 11 | Olugbodi J O, Oladipupo D, Oketa E N, Bashir L, Okoli B J, Fanyana M (2020). Silver Nanoparticles Stimulates Spermatogenesis Impairments And Hematological Alterations In Testis And Epididymis Of Male Rats. Molécules, 25, 1063; Doi:10.3390/Molecules 25051063 2 | Journal Article | |
| 12 | Okoli B.j, Mthunzi F, James H, Ayo G R, Ndukwe G I, Olugbemi T O, & Modise S. J (2019). Synthesis, Characterisation, Enzyme And Radical Suppression Potentials Of Functionally Derived And Histidine Coupled Steroids. Mediterranean Journal Of Nutrition And Metabolism. 12 (2019) 411–422 Doi:10.3233/Mnm-190333 | Journal Article | |
| 13 | Okoli, B.j., & Modise, J. (2019). Sequestration Of Pb (Ii) And Cr (Vi) From Aqueous Environment Using Low-Cost Immobilised Tannin Resin. Sn Applied Sciences, 1,194. Doi: 10.1007/S42452-019-0199-8 | Journal Article | |
| 14 | Okoli B.j, Terblanche U, Ssemakalu C.c, Pillay M, Modise J.s (2019). Antibacterial, Antioxidant, And Raw 264.7 Cell Line Proliferative Effect Of 5-[(4-Nitro- Benzylidene)-Amino]-2H-Pyrazol-3-Ol. Asian Journal Of Pharmaceutics, 2018(4), Pp. 1–10. Doi: 10.22377/Ajp.v12I04.2922. | Journal Article | |
| 15 | Anyanwu, G. O., Onyeneke, E. C., Okoli, B.j., Johannes, M. S., Sabi-Ur-Rehman, Iqbal, J. And Ejaz, S. A., Zaib, S., Rauf, K. And N.-R. (2019). Pharmacological Activities Of A Novel Phthalic Acid Ester And Iridoid Glycoside Isolated From The Root Bark Of Anthocleista Vogelii Planch. Tropical Biomedicine, 36(1). | Journal Article | |
| 16 | Makanyane D., Okoli, B.j, Ssemakalu, C., Tereblanche, U., Mtunzi, F., Modise, J. (2018) Phytoconstituent Optimization By Response Surface Methodology And Pharmaceutical Activities Of Pelargonium Graveolens Lʼhér Acetone Extract. Int. J. Green Pharm., 3, 1–13. Doi: Http://Dx.doi.org/10.22377/Ijgp.v12I03.2033 | Journal Article | |
| 17 | Okoli, B.j., & Modise, J. (2018). Investigation Into The Thermal Response And Pharmacological Activity Of Substituted Schiff Bases On Α-Amylase And Α-Glucosidase. Antioxidants, 7(9), 113. Doi: 10.3390/Antiox7090113 | Journal Article | |
| 18 | Okoli, B.j, Shilowa, P., Anyanwu, G., & Modise, J. (2018). Removal Of Pb2+ From Water By Synthesized Tannin Resins From Invasive South African Trees. Water, 10(5), 648. Https://Doi.org/10.3390/W10050648 | Journal Article | |
| 19 | Dikio, C. W., Okoli, B.j., & Mtunzi, F. M. (2017). Synthesis Of New Anti-Bacterial Agents: Hydrazide Schiff Bases Of Vanadium Acetylacetonate Complexes. Cogent Chemistry, 3(1), 1336864. Doi: 10.1080/23312009.2017.1336864 | Journal Article | |
| 20 | Okoli, B. J., & Sekomeng, M. (2017). New Pharmacophore From The Stem Bark Fractions Of Acacia Decurrens (Wild) An Invasive South Africa Tree. Journal Of Applied Chemistry, 15(2), 1–28. Https://Doi.org/10.1155/2017/1815278 | Journal Article | |
| 21 | Okoli, B.j., Ndukwe, G. I., Habila, J. D., & Ayo, R. G. (2016). Ovicidal And Larvicidal Activities Of 3Β -Hydroxyllup-20(29)-En-28-Oic Acid From Stem Bark Of Canarium Schweinfurthii (Engl). Nigerian Journal Of Parasitology, 37(1), 66–69. Doi: 10.9734/Acsj/2016/21377 | Journal Article | |
| 22 | Okere, O.s., Adejo, G.o., & Okoli, B.j. (2011). Hepatoprotective Properties Of Crude Water And Oil Extracts Of Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Tunisian Journal Of Medical Plants And Natural Product, 5:32-38. | Journal Article | |
| 23 | Adebayo-Gege G.i., Okoli B.j., Oluwayinka P.o., Ajayi A.f., Fanyana M. (2019) Antiulcer And Cluster Of Differentiation-31 Properties Of Cucumis Melo L. On Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulceration In Male Wistar Rats. In: Ramasami P., Gupta Bhowon M., Jhaumeer Laulloo S., Li Kam Wah H. (Eds) Chemistry For A Clean And Healthy Planet. Icpac 2018. Springer, Cham. Doi Https://Doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20283-5_29 | Book | |
| 24 | Olugbemi T O, Adebayo F, Gambo I, Dare A, Elvis G, Eweoya O, Okoli B J, Pratap C M (2019). Vitamin C Suppresses Ovarian Pathophysiology In Experimental Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pathophysiology 28:331-341. Doi: 10.1016/J.pathophys.2019.08.003 | Journal Article | |
| 25 | Olugbemi T O, Adebayo F, Okoli B.j, Silas U, Dare A, Oluwafemi A, Modupe B & Pratap C M (2019). Ovarian Metabolic Activity In Dehydroepiandrosterone-Induced Polycystic Ovary In Wistar Rats Treated With Aspirin. Jbra Assisted Reproduction 24(1):41-54. Doi:10.5935/1518-0557.20190059 | Journal Article | |
| 26 | Muleya, E., Okoli, B.j., Mtunzi, F.m., Sekomeng, M.j. (2017). Diterpenoids Of Alepidea Amatymbica Eckl. & Zeyh: Studies Of Their Cytotoxic, Antimicrobial, And Lipoxygenase Inhibitory Activities. Moj Biorg Inorg Chem 1(4): 00019. | Journal Article | |
| 27 | Okoli, B.j., Ndukwe, G.i., Habila, J.d., Lawson, L & Jummai, A.t. (2016). Isolation And Characterisation Of Three Pentacyclic Triterpenoids From Aerial Parts Of Canarium Schweinfurthii (Engl) (Burseraceae). International Journal Of Chemical Studies. 4(4): 55-62. | Journal Article | |
| 28 | Okoli, B.j., Ndukwe, G. I., Ayo, R.g., & Habila, J. D. (2015). Inhibition Of The Developmental Stages Of Ascaris Suum And Antimicrobial Activity Of 3Β- Hydroxylolean-12,18-Diene Isolated From The Aerial Part Of Canarium Schweinfurthii (Engl). American Chemical Science Journal. 11(3): 1-11. | Journal Article | |
| 29 | Okoli, B.j., Ayo, R. G., Habila, J., Ndukwe, G. I., & Jummai, A.t. (2015). Inhibition Of Methicillin Resistance Staph. Aureus (Mrsa) And Fungi By Canarium Schweinfurthii (Engl) Extracts. Scholar Academic Journal Of Bioscience, 3(5):413-420. | Journal Article |
Research Interests
- Chromatographic separation, spectroscopic analysis, structure elucidation, absorption study, membrane characterisation, catalyst recovery using membrane technology, water treatment, and drug discovery from natural resources.