Apantaku, S.O: Research Conducted

· Participatory agricultural research and extension approaches · Agricultural technology diffusion and adoption · Rural sociology (rural and community development, and social systems analysis). · Extension education management, policy and development issues, and processes. · Agricultural extension service financing (funding alternatives) and privatization. · Training needs assessment. . Livelihood activities and poverty reduction.

Apantaku, S.O: Courses Taught

ARD 202: Principles of Agric. Ext. and Rural Sociology: ARD 201: Introduction to Rural Sociology and Comm. Dev. ARD 301: Ext. Teaching, Learning Process and Methods ARD 401: Agricultural Communication ARD 501: Group Dynamics In Extension Work ARD 502: Rural Community Devt. and Social Changes ARD 503: Extension Org. Management and Admin AXD 701: Org. […]

Apantaku, S.O: Awards Received

· Nigerian Government Overseas Scholarship 1988-1990 (USA). · Southern Illinios University Graduate Scholarship (1990-1992). · United States Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor (1990). . Member, Agric. Extension Society Of Nigeria . Member, Nigeria Agricultural Society. . Member, Nigeria Association of Teachers of Technology. . Member, Nigeria Rural Sociological Association. . Member, American Vocational Association  

Apantaku, S.O: Membership of Professional Bodies

· Member, Agric. Extension Society Of Nigeria · Member, Nigeria Agricultural Society. · Member, Nigeria Association of Teachers of Technology. · Member, Nigeria Rural Sociological Association. · Member, American Vocational Association

Apantaku, S.O: Institutions Attended

· Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, (SIU-C) U.S.A . 1990 -1992 ·  Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, U.S.A. 1988 – 1990 · University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. 1980 – 1982 · Federal College of Education, Katsina, Nigeria. 1976 – 1979

Aromolaran, A.K: Conferences Attended

Conference, Workshops, research meetings and Seminars attended· Commonwealth Residential School Conference held between August 8th to 12th in United Kingdom at Cumberland Lodge ,The Great Park Windsor West Berkshire SL4 2HP. · Cassava: Adding Value For Africa (C:AVA) Project Meeting From July 28th to August 3rd 2013 for Proposal Preparation and Development for CAVA II […]

Aromolaran, A.K: Publications

Thesis/Dissertations:1.  Aromolaran A. K.(2005) :Perception of Rural – Migrant Family on Problems and Benefits Of Rural – Urban Migration in Odeda Local Government Area,Ogun State (B.Agric Project, University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Nigeria). 2.  Aromolaran A. K. (2010): Effect of Rural Livelihood Activities on Land Degradation in Ogun State Nigeria. M. Agric. Dissertation, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, […]

Aromolaran, A.K: Courses Taught

ARD 301 – Extension Teaching, Learning Process and Methods ARD 401 – Agricultural Communication FPY 422 – Extension Component of Farm Practical

Aromolaran, A.K: Research Conducted

In progress:Assessment of Rural Household Livelihood Security in Southwest Nigeria. Completed but not yet published · Effect of Agricultural Loan Acquisition, Utilization and Repayment in Agricultural production·  Influence of Extension Training on Adoption Agricultural Innovation.

Aromolaran, A.K: Awards Received

·  The Association of Commonwealth Universities Full Bursary Award (2013) ·  Global Cassava Partnership for 21st Century Grant Award (2012)·  Postgraduate Tuition Scholarship Award for First Class Student in the University.2008 – 2010·  Senate Award For First Class Honour 2005/2006·  Vice-Chancellor Honour 2005/2006·  Departmental Proficiency Award (2000/2001 – 2005/2006)·  Departmental Best Academic Performance Award (2000/2001 […]

Aromolaran, A.K: Membership of Professional Bodies

· Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA)·  Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)·  Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)·  Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered·  Sustainable Livelihoods And Development Network For Africa (SLIDEN AFRICA)·  Nigerian Economic Society (NES)

Aromolaran, A.K: Institutions Attended

· University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 2000-2006 . University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. 2008-2010