OLORUNFEMI ESEYIN

PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

Education / Training

Uyo, Uyo

About OLORUNFEMI ESEYIN:

Professor Olorunfemi Eseyin possesses a remarkable academic background, boasting an impressive tenure of over 29 years in university teaching. His exceptional leadership is underscored by his role as the Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine, as well as his prior position as the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at the esteemed University of Uyo, Nigeria from 2017-2019 and 2008-2012, respectively.

His scholarly pursuits are exceptionally diverse, aligning with his fervent dedication to research excellence. His areas of research are varied, showcasing a distinctive focus on vital subjects including the exploration of innovative anti-diabetic and anti-malarial drugs through bio-prospecting. His keen insights extend to the investigation of intricate food-drug and drug-drug interactions. Furthermore, he is deeply immersed in the study of natural products, a field that significantly contributes to advancements in drug discovery. His visionary approach is further complemented by his adept utilization of computational chemistry in drug design.

An illustrious academic, Professor Eseyin's accomplishments have garnered him prestigious research grants, including the International Foundation for Science (IFS) individual grant in 2011 and a collaborative research grant in 2015. His exceptional merit is evident through his recognition as a recipient of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund National Research Fund (TETFUND NRF) Intervention in 2021. Moreover, he enriched his academic journey as a USM-TWAS postdoctoral fellow.

Distinguished by his prolific contributions, his scholarly output encompasses over ninety peer-reviewed scientific publications in esteemed journals. His global influence is reflected in his active engagement with international learned societies, underscoring his vital role in shaping the future of drug discovery research.

Professor Eseyin's editorial prowess is significant, as he has established himself as the pioneering editor-in-chief of the Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research. His leadership extends further as the visionary founder and head of the Drug Discovery and Research Group at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.

Experience

I possess a remarkable academic background, with an impressive tenure of about 30 years in university teaching. My leadership is underscored by my role as the Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine, as well as my prior position as the Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at the esteemed University of Uyo, Nigeria from 2017-2019 and 2008-2012, respectively.

My scholarly pursuits are exceptionally diverse, aligning with my fervent dedication to research excellence. My areas of research are varied, showcasing a distinctive focus on vital subjects including the exploration of innovative anti-diabetic and anti-malarial drugs through the process of bio-prospecting and molecular modelling. My keen insights extend to the investigation of intricate food-drug and drug-drug interactions. Furthermore, I am immersed in the study of natural products, a field that significantly contributes to advancements in drug discovery. My visionary approach is further complemented by my adept utilization of computational chemistry in drug design.

As an illustrious academic, my accomplishments have garnered me prestigious research grants, including the International Foundation for Science (IFS) individual grant in 2011 and a collaborative research grant in 2015, a recipient of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund National Research Fund (TETFUND NRF) Intervention in 2021. Moreover, my academic journey is enriched as a USM-TWAS postdoctoral fellow (2012-2013).

My scholarly output encompasses an array of over ninety peer-reviewed scientific publications in esteemed journals.

My editorial prowess is significant, as I have established myself as the pioneering editor-in-chief of the Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research (the official journal of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria). My leadership extends further as the visionary founder and head of the Drug Discovery and Research Group at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.