Dr. ABIBU Wasiu Ayodele is a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, FUNAAB and researcher in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology with a strong focus on sustainable bioenergy production. He is a 2012 FIRST CLASS graduate of Microbiology from the Department of Microbiology, FUNAAB and also holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkiye. He is a 2018 recipient of the highly competitive Turkiye Burslari Doctorate Scholarship. He has built a solid academic record through impactful research on biohydrogen, biobutanol, and bioethanol production from agro-wastes. His work also explores the generation of value-added products such as organic acids through fermentation processes.
Dr. Abibu’s research interests span renewable energy systems, waste-to-wealth technologies, and the integration of biotechnology into rural development and food security strategies. He is particularly interested in process optimization, pretreatment technologies, and the application of modeling and simulation tools to enhance biofuel production efficiency.
Beyond research, he is an experienced educator committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in microbiology and biotechnology. He is also actively engaged in academic collaborations, grant applications, and interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Ph.D (Izmir, Turkiye), M.Sc.; B.Sc.; (Abeokuta)
(i) Completed (Starting with latest)
a. Enhancing biobutanol production from organic wastes by manipulating biochemical reactions in the biobutanol pathway.
2023
(ii) In Progress
a. Simultaneous Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation and biohydrogen production from organic wastes.
b. Comprehensive study on Microbial dynamics on biohydrogen production
a. Academic invitation to lecture Doctoral students of Renewable energy in the University of Jaen, Spain 2025
b. Academic merit award for First Class Doctoral degree in Biotechnology by Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkiye (3.95/4.00) 2023
c. 3rd Best Presenter at the International Student Conference organized by Presidency for Turks abroad (YTB) Ankara, Istanbul 2021
d. Turkish Government Ph.D Scholarship in Biotechnology 2018
e. A.G Leventis Ph.D support scholarship for Egba indigenes 2018
f. FUNAAB Senate Award for First Class BSc Graduates 2014
i. College representative to University sports 2024 to Date
ii. Secretary, Microbiology Department Academic Board 2024
iii. 100 Level Coordinator 2024
iv. Examination Officer, Department of Microbiology 2018 to Date
v. Member, College of Biosciences Board (COLBIOS) 2018 to Date
(i) Turkish Society for Microbiology (TSM) 2019 to Date
(ii) Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) 2013 to Date
(iii) British Safety Council (BSC) 2013 to Date
MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS READ
a. Abibu, W. A., Karapinar, I. and Sa’Id, A.O. (2025). Enhancing Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation products through fermentation media optimization: The impact of nitrogen sources, yeast extract, and l-cysteine concentration. FUNAAB HUMBOLDT KOLLEG, September 22-24, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
b. Karapinar, I. and Abibu, W. A. (2024). Bioprocesses strategies to enhance Biobutanol production via Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation. WIRE’s 6th WG Workshop, Novi Sad, 10-11 October 2024.
c. Abibu, W. A., Kaya, M., Karadas, Y. and Karapinar, I. (2022). Batch Dark Fermentative Biohydrogen production from Fig fruit: The Effect of C/N ratio. 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC), June 26-30, Istanbul, Turkiye.
(a). Thesis/Dissertation
i. Abibu, W.A. (2023). Enhancing biobutanol production from organic wastes by manipulating biochemical reactions in the biobutanol pathway. Department of Biotechnology, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkiye. Ph.D. Thesis.
ii. Abibu, W.A. (2016). Microbial dynamics and biogas production from Co-digestion of Cow dung and Rice husk. Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. M.Sc. Dissertation.
iii. Abibu, W.A. (2012). Microbiological safety evaluation of Ready –To- Eat (RTE) pineapple and pawpaw sold in Abeokuta. Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. B.Sc. Project.
(b). Journal Articles in Print
1. Hamzat- Akinwande, O. T. H., Owolade, O. F., Salau, A. W., & Abibu, W. A. (2025). Characterization of Potentially Mycotoxigenic Fungi Associated with Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) Seeds from Ogun West Markets. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 42(2), 176–194. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18057896
2. Abibu, W. A., Karapinar, I., Yunusa, U. M., Sirajudeen, A. O., & Ibrahim, S. (2025). Effects of divalent cations and electron mediators on acetone–butanol–ethanol (ABE) fermentation of Ficus carica. Biofuels, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2025.2551381
3. Karapınar, İ., Dalak, M., & Abibu, W. A. (2025). Optimization of peach pulp residue hydrolysis by acid-assisted microwave. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 31(3), 428-434.
4. Abibu, W. A., Karapinar, I., Yunusa, U. M., Sirajudeen, A. A. O., Ibrahim, S., Sakariyau, A. W. O., & Ojesola, C. (2024). Effect of Substrate Concentration on Simultaneous Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol Fermentation and Biohydrogen Production from Fig (Ficus carica). Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (JREE), 12(4), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2025.511732.2303
5. Abibu, W., Kaya, M., Karadas, Y., & Karapinar, I. (2024). Effect of Media Composition on Biohydrogen Production from Fig (Ficus carica) by Dark Fermentation. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 41(1), 7–16. https://doi.org/10.4314/njb.v41i1.2
6. Abibu, W. A. and Karapinar, I. (2024). Effect of metals on simultaneous ABE fermentation and biohydrogen producton from Fig (Ficus carica) via Plackett Burman experimental design. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 14; 1305–1315. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04886-3
7. Abibu, W. A. and Karapinar, I. (2024). Effects of low and elevated Sodium ion concentrations on Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) fermentation and Biohydrogen production from Waste Fig (Ficus carica). Journal of Natural Science, Engineering and Technology. 23 (1): 1–15
8. Abibu, W. A., Onigbinde, S. B., Abubakar, D. S and Aborode, A. T. (2024). Medical Significance of Camel Urine and Camel Milk: A review. Jewel Journal of Scientific Research. 9(1&2): 13–25
9. Sirajudeen, A. O., Ibrahim, S., Adediji, A.S., Hussein, M.Y and Abibu, W.A. (2024). Isolation of Exoelectrogenic Bacteria from Palm Oil Mill Effluent and Their Application in Microbial Fuel Cell. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology. 41(1): 110-120. Available online at https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njb.v41i1.12
10. Abibu, W. A. and Karapinar, I. (2023). Optimization of Pretreatment conditions of Fig (Ficus carica) using autoclave and microwave treatments. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 13; 11229–11243.. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02688-7
11. Abibu, W.A, Bamigbade, G., Oyebisi, K.A., Sakariyau, A.O. and Ajayi, T.A. (2021). Current trends in steroidal 17-alpha ethynylestradiol expulsion from the environment: a review. Applied Environmental Research. 43 (2); 130-158. Available online at https://doi.org/10.35762/AER.2021.43.2.10
12. Nwachukwu, B.C., Taiwo, M.O., Olisemeke, J.K., Obero, O.J. and Abibu, W.A. (2019). Qualitative Properties and Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oil obtained from Citrus sinensis Peel on Three Selected Bacteria. Biomedical Journal of Science & Technological Research. 19 (4); 14427-14432. Available online at https://doi.org/10.26717/BJSTR.2019.19.003323
13. Akintokun, A.K., Abibu, W.A. and Oyatoogun, M.O. (2017). Isolation and Characterization of microorganisms with hydrolytic profiles during anaerobic digestion of cow dung and rice husk. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 7 (5); 20-30. Available online at https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JNSR/article/view/36189
14. Akintokun, A.K., Abibu, W.A. and Oyatoogun, M.O. (2017). Microbial Dynamics and Biogas production during Single and Co-digestion of Cow dung and Rice husk. Applied Environmental Research. 39 (2); 67 – 76. Available online at DOI: https://doi.org/10.35762/AER.2017.39.2.6
15. Afolabi, O.R., Oloyede, R.A., Abibu, W. A. and Adeyanju, A. (2015). Microbial Safety of Polythene Packaged Sliced fruits sold in Abeokuta, South-West Nigeria. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 5 (13); 16-21. Available online at https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JNSR/article/view/24299.
c. Articles Accepted for Publication
d. Edited Conference Proceedings
16. Abibu, W.A., Oyebisi, A.K., Sakariyau, A.O., Bamigbade, G.B., Oyelami, O.I. and Aqib, J. (2023). Antibiotics abuse: A common phenomenon in Nigeria and Pakistan. Proceedings of 7th International Student Science Congress, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkiye. Edited by İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Press. Available online at https://doi.org/10.52460/issc.2023.011
17. Abibu, W. A. and Karapinar, I. (2023). Fig (Ficus carica) valorization via ABE Fermentation into Organic Acids and Solvents. Proceedings of 7th International Student Science Congress, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkiye. Edited by İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Press. Available online at https://doi.org/10.52460/issc.2023.012
18. Abibu, W.A., Bamigbade, G.B., Sakariyau, A.O., Oyebisi, A.K., Janay A.I., Aqib J. and Oyelami, O.I. (2022). Organoleptic and Medicinal Properties of Camel Urine and Camel Milk. Proceedings of 6th International Student Science Congress, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkiye. Edited by İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Press, 1-9. Available online at https://doi.org/10.52460/issc.2022.028
19. Abibu, W.A., Sakariyau, A.O., Bamigbade, G.B., Oyebisi, A.K. and Ogunsola, I. (2021). Consumer perception of Ready-To-Eat fruits sold in Ogun and Lagos, Nigeria during the Covid-19 pandemic. Proceedings of 5th International Student Science Congress, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkiye. Edited by İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Press, 1-9. Available online https://sciencecon.org/consumer-perception-of-ready-to-eat-fruits-sold-in-ogun-and-lagos-nigeria-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-abibu-bamigbade-oyebisi-ogunsola-sakariyau/
20. Abibu, W.A., Yunusa, U.M., Bamigbade, G.B. and Olayinka, H.O. (2019). Animal Zoonoses: Will Africa ever win the fight?. Proceedings of 3rd International Student Science Congress, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkiye. Edited by İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Press, 55-65. Available online at https://sciencecon.org/2019-proceedingsbook/
e. Book chapters
21.
Karapinar, I., Yunusa, U.M. and Abibu, W. A. (2024). Biofuel production: Fundamentals and Challenges. Elsevier Comprehensive Energy Systems, 2nd Edition
22. Karapinar, I., Abibu, W. A., and Argun, H. (2024). Hydrogen production: Biological methods. Elsevier Comprehensive Energy Systems, 2nd Edition
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