Dr. Tolulope Oluwadamilare Adebowale is a distinguished Monogastric Animal Nutritionist whose career reflects a blend of academic excellence, international research exposure, and impactful community engagement. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China in 2019, after completing his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where he graduated as the Best Student in Animal Nutrition in 2010. He has held prestigious international positions, including a Visiting Researcher and Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), Turkey, under the TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme. His academic journey has been recognized with awards such as the CAS-TWAS Presidential Fellowship, the World Bank Sustainable Agriculture Fellowship, and multiple TETFUND Research Grants, alongside the International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grant.
Dr. Adebowale began his academic career at Crescent University before joining the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in 2019, where he currently serves as Senior Extension Fellow at the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC). He has taught and supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, contributing to capacity building in animal nutrition and agricultural sciences. His research focuses on dietary interactions with gut health in monogastric animals, valorization of agro-waste, and biotechnological innovations in feed formulation. He has published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals, advancing knowledge in piglet nutrition, poultry feed alternatives, and sustainable livestock systems.
Beyond academia, Dr. Adebowale is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture and rural development. He has coordinated training programs for farmers, youth, and women’s groups, facilitated cassava peel transformation workshops, and served as a guest speaker on food security and agricultural innovation. His extension activities have reached thousands of farmers and students, strengthening food systems and livelihoods. A dedicated scholar, mentor, and community leader, Dr. Adebowale embodies innovation, sustainability, and service. He is happily married with children.
1. Ph.D. Animal Science (Monogastric Animal Nutrition) 2019
2. M. Agric, Monogastric Animal Nutrition 2014
3. B. Agric, Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) 2010
• Sustainable valorisation of agricultural and industrial materials as an alternative energy/protein source for poultry nutrition
• Functional feed ingredients for gut health and oxidative stress mitigation.
• Circular bioeconomy approaches for climate-smart monogastric production.
1. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Institution-Based Research Grant (IBR) – 2025
2. TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme – 2024
3. Conference Travel Grant (TETFUND) – 2023
4. TETFUND Institution-Based Research Grant (IBR) – 2022
5. International Foundation for Science (IFS) Basic Research Grant – 2022
6. TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme Fellowship – 2022
7. CAS-TWAS Presidential Award – 2016
8. Best Graduating Student Award- 2010
Programme Coordinator, Extension and Adaptive Research, AMREC – 2021 to 2023
a. Nigeria Society for Animal Production (2014106D)
b. Animal Science Association of Nigeria (RAS 02645)
1. Adebowale, T.O. (2025). Carcass Trait and Meat Color of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Rice Bran Meal. The 2025 Animal Science Meeting and Industry Exposition. Proceedings of 30th Annual Conference of ASAN, Abuja, S. Yashim, A. Yakubu, U. Okpanachi, and B. Munza (Eds.) 503-506. Published by ASAN
2. Adebowale, T.O. and Adebeso, Z. (2025). Performance and Gut health of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing Processed Cassava Peel Meal. The 2025 Animal Science Meeting and Industry Exposition. Proceedings of 30th Annual Conference of ASAN 2025, Abuja, S. Yashim, A. Yakubu, U. Okpanachi, and B. Munza (Eds.) 507-510. Published by ASAN
3. Adebowale, T.O, Adekola, Mukaila. B., Balogun, S. A., Onogwu, L., Adegoke, A.V., and Oke, O. E. (2024). Carcass trait, meat lipid profile and meat quality of broiler chickens fed diets containing high inclusion level of high quality cassava (manihot esculenta) peel meal. Proceedings of 49th Annual Conference, NSAP-UI, Ibadan, O. A. Abu, O. J. Babayemi, and M. K. Adewumi (Eds.) 920-923. Published by NSAP.
4. Adebowale, T.O. (2024). Effect of Valorized Cassava Waste on Production and Health Indices of Broiler Chickens. Conference Proceedings AGBIOL VI. International Agricultural, Biological & Life Science Conference, Turkey, Y. Kaya and N. Beşer (Eds.) 188. Published by Trakya University
1. Saaondo, K., and Adebowale, T. (2025). A Review on the Use of Mango (Mangifera indica) by-Products in Animal Nutrition. Eurasian Journal of Science and Technology, 5(3), 262–274. Published by Sami Publishing Company.
2. Adekola, M.B., Ojelade, O.C., Olurode, S.A., Adebowale, T.O., Akinde, A.O., Apata, J.T., Adesina, A.F., Oyeyemi, P., Alichi, C.U., and Ajala, O.T. (2025). The protective potential of blihgia sapida on the behavioural and hematobiochemical disruption in kerosene exposed Clarias gariepinus: In Vivo and In Silico evaluation. Pharmacological Research – Reports, 3, 2950–2004.
3. Adebowale, T.O., Arowolo, M.A., Adekola, M., Adeleye, T., and Oke, O.E. (2025). Effect of methionine and lysine supplementation on performance and intestinal morphometrics of finisher broiler chickens fed diets containing processed cassava peel meal. Animal Production Science, 65, AN25047. doi:10.1071/AN25047.
4. Adebowale, T., Qian, J., and Yao, K. (2024). Dietary fat and high energy density diet: Influence on intestinal health, oxidative stress and performance of weaned piglets. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 108:978–986. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.13945
5. Adebowale, T., Oso, A., and Bamgbose, A. (2024). Carcass trait, meat lipid profile and meat quality of broiler chickens fed diets containing high inclusion level of high quality cassava (Manihot esculenta) peel meal. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 125, 149–157. Published by University of Kassel, Germany.
6. Aderanti, I., Adeleye, O., Adebowale, T., and Emmanuel, O. (2023). The role of phytogenic feed additive in stress mitigation in broiler chickens. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 108:81–98.
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