FUTA Appoints Prof. Muftau Kolawole Oladunmoye as Dean of School of Life Sciences

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced the appointment of Professor Muftau Kolawole Oladunmoye from the Department of Microbiology as the new Dean of the School of Life Sciences. His two-year tenure commenced on August 1, 2025.

The Appointment Process

Prof. Oladunmoye's appointment followed a democratic process where he was elected by the School's Board of Studies and subsequently approved by FUTA Vice Chancellor Professor Adenike Oladiji. This standard academic selection process ensures that deans are chosen by their peers based on merit and experience.

Academic Background and Career

Born on March 1, 1970, in Iree, Osun State, Prof. Oladunmoye has built an impressive academic career spanning over three decades:

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University (1987-1991)
• PhD in Medical Microbiology from FUTA (2005)
• Promoted to Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology in 2013

Research and Academic Contributions

Prof. Oladunmoye has made significant contributions to microbiology research and education:

• Published over 115 research articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Supervised 53 Master's degree students and 16 PhD candidates
• Served as external examiner for numerous Nigerian universities
• Secured multiple research grants for scientific investigations
• Delivered FUTA's 96th Inaugural Lecture in 2018

Research Focus

Prof. Oladunmoye's research specializes in antimicrobial compounds derived from natural products. His work addresses critical challenges in pharmaceutical microbiology, particularly the development of new antimicrobial agents from natural sources. This research area has become increasingly important due to rising antibiotic resistance globally.

What This Means for FUTA Students

As Dean of the School of Life Sciences, Prof. Oladunmoye will oversee academic programs in departments including:

• Microbiology
• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Other life science disciplines

His extensive experience in research supervision and academic administration positions him well to lead the school's continued development and maintain its academic standards.

FUTA's Academic Leadership

This appointment is part of FUTA's regular academic administrative processes. The university maintains a tradition of selecting experienced academics to leadership positions through democratic elections by their colleagues.

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