Dr.

TAIWO Adewale Matthew 

Short Profile

Environmental scientist and academic with a Ph.D. in Environmental Health and Risk Management from the University of Birmingham, UK, and a First-Class B. EMT in Environmental Management and Toxicology. Reader at FUNAAB with over two decades of combined professional, teaching, research and consultancy experience. Research focuses on environmental pollution, environmental toxicology, human-health risk assessment, air quality, water quality, potentially toxic elements, persistent organic pollutants, waste management, bioremediation, environmental monitoring, GIS and climate-related environmental risks.

– Ph.D. 2013
– M. Sc. 2010
– B. EMT 2003

– environmental pollution and toxicology; human-health and ecological risk assessment; potentially toxic metals; PAHs and organochlorine pesticides; phthalates; particulate matter and air-quality source apportionment; water and soil quality; waste management and bioremediation; climate and environmental health; GIS/environmental monitoring.

– Authored/co-authored a substantial body of peer-reviewed research, including publications in Science of the Total Environment, Atmospheric Environment, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Chemosphere, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Biological Trace Element Research, Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, Toxicology Reports, Discover Water and related journals.

– Research outputs span Nigeria, the United Kingdom and collaborative international studies, with emphasis on translating environmental measurements into health-risk evidence and management recommendations.

– Association of Nigerian Abroad Scholarship for Undergraduate Students — 2000;
– Federal Government Scholarship for Undergraduate Students — 2002; Best Graduating Student in Environmental Management and Toxicology and College of Environmental Resources Management — 2003;
– Federal Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Students — 2010;
– TETFund Scholarship for Staff Development and Training for PhD Programme in the UK — 2010–2013;
– TETFund Conference Grant to attend a conference in Greece — 2015;
– FUNAAB Research Productivity Award (Junior Category) — 2019;
– TETFund National Research Fund, Co-investigator — 2019;
– TETFund University Based Research Fund, Co-investigator — 2020;
– TETFund University Based Research Fund, Principal Investigator — 2022;
– TETFund University Based Research Fund, Co-investigator — 2024;
– TETFund University Based Research Fund, Principal Investigator — 2025;
– Top 500 Nigerian Authors according to SciVal Authors Ranking — 2020–2025;
– World Top 2% Scientists Ranking (Nigeria Extract) — 2021–2025;
– ScholarGPS Ranking, Top 0.5% of All Scholars Worldwide — 2025.

– Acting Head, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, FUNAAB (2024–date).
– Programme Leader, Environmental Resources and Conservation Research, IFSERAR, FUNAAB — 2020–2024
– Postgraduate Coordinator — 2023–2025
– Acting Head, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology — 2024–Present
– Chairman, committee for renovation of EMT laboratory — 2025–2026
– Member, FUNAAB Biosafety Committee — 2026.

– Member, Indian Society for Education and Environment
– Member, International Medical Geologist Association (IMGA-NIGERIA)
– Community Member, American Chemical Society (ACS).

– COLERM maiden Conference, FUNAAB, 2026
– 1st International Conference on Climate Smart, FUNAAB, 2025
– ICCSA 2025 conference/proceedings contribution; European Aerosol Conference, Prague — 2013
– UK Review Meeting, Cranfield — 2013; Birmingham Research Poster Conference — 2013
– Environmental Health Science Conference, University of Birmingham — 2012
– Environmental Management Conference — 2011
– Environment and Behavioral Association of Nigeria Conference, Awka — 2009
– Nigerian Meteorological Society Conference, Abeokuta — 2016
– International Medical Geologist Association (IMGA-NIGERIA) Conference, Abeokuta — 2019
-Indian Society for Education and Environment Conference/Meeting — 2021

i. Adekola, M. B., Taiwo, A. M., Oriyomi, V. O., Ogunleye, O. S., Oyebamiji, A. T., Raheem, A. O., Kasali, S. O. and Bello, I. R. (2026): Cholinergic and Antioxidant Properties of Blighia sapida: Potential as a Biological Pest Controlling Agent. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environmental Management (JTFEM), 1(2), 8.

ii. Akighirga, A. T. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): A Review on the Role of Urban Trees in Air Pollution Reduction. The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 15(1), 15–25.

iii. Adeola, O. O., Kehinde, A. J., Effiom, E. O., Taiwo, A. M., Adedamola, S. B., Taye, U. E. et al. (2026): Sub-Chronic Inhalation of Wood Smoke PM2.5 Induces Ocular and Pulmonary Inflammation Via Upregulation of TNF-α/IL-6 in a Rat Model. Bratislava Medical Journal, 1–11.

iv. Adekola, M. B., Taiwo, A. M., Bada, B. S., Oladipo, T. M., Amusa, N. A., Alli, A. A., Alabi, J. O., Olorunnishola, M. F., Danton, E. N., Idowu, S. T. and Afolabi, Z. O. (2026): Integrated Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Soil and Pepper: Ecological and Human Health Risks. CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water, 54(9), p. e70270.

v. Taiwo, A. M. (2026): Historical Baseline Assessment of Particulate and Gaseous Pollutants and Associated Health Risks Around a Major Steelworks in Port Talbot, South Wales, United Kingdom. Environmental Forensics, 1–17.

vi. Taiwo, O. T., Sam-Wobo, S. O., Ademolu, K. O., Talabi, A. O., Mogaji, H. O. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): Assessing Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections and Drug Compliance in Water Sanitation and Hygiene Communities, Ogun State, Nigeria. Acta Parasitologica, 71(1), 12.

vii. Gbadebo, A. M., Dimowo, B. O., Taiwo, A. M., Sojinu, O. S. and Olajide, E. S. (2026): Hydrogeochemical Assessment of Water from Selected Communities in the Niger Delta Region. Discover Water, 6, 20.

viii. Taiwo, A. M., Akingbogun, A., Ojekunle, O. Z. and Afolabi, T. A. (2026): Heavy Metal Burden and Associated Health Risks in Roadside Sun-Dried Staple Foods of Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals, 100285.

ix. Taiwo, O. T., Sam-Wobo, S. O., Ademolu, K. O., Talabi, A. O. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): Evaluation of Schistosoma mansoni in Water Sanitation and Hygiene-Based Communities, and Associated Risk Factors in Ogun Central, Nigeria. Discover Public Health, 23(1), 135.

x. Muhwezi, G., Kyarimpa, C., Gumula, I., Odongo, S., Matovu, H., Matsiko, J., Nagawa, C. B., Kato, C. D., Špánik, I., Sillanpaä, M. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): Exposure of Urban Population to Organophosphate Esters and Novel Brominated Flame Retardants via Indoor Dust: Occurrence, Sources and Health Risks in Uganda, East Africa. Emerging Contaminants, 100634.

xi. Taiwo, A. M., Somade, O. C., Atayese, A. O., Oyedepo, J. A., Obuotor, T. M., Taiwo, O. T. and Ojekunle, O. Z. (2026): Groundwater Quality and Microbial Contamination of Hand-Dug Wells near Market Waste-Collection Bins in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Discover Environment, 4(1), 82.

xii. Adedokun, N. A., Arowolo, T. A., Akinhanmi, T. A. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): Seasonal Trends, Sources, and Elemental Composition of Ambient PM2.5 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water, 54(3), e70158.

xiii. Oladimeji, B., Bamgbose, O., Olujimi, O. O., Ufoegbune, G. C. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): Assessment of Pollution and Water Quality Indices of Osun River, Southwestern Nigeria. Chemistry Africa, 9(3), 131.

xiv. Taiwo, A. M., Marcus, J. O., Olayinka, O. O., Akinremi, C. A., Ojo, B. I., Hassan, T. M., Osobamiro, T. M. and Ssebugere, P. (2026): Phthalate Esters in Different Beverages from Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria: Concentrations and Health Risk Assessment. Journal of Applied Toxicology.

xv. Adedokun, N. A., Taiwo, A. M., Akinhanmi, T. F., Oyediran, L. O. and Arowolo, T. A. (2026): Elemental Profiles and Receptor Modelling of Ambient PM10 in Abeokuta Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 237(13), 780.

xvi. Olaitan, A. Z., Rene, E. R., Bilyaminu, A. M. and Taiwo, A. M. (2026): A Critical Review of Practices and Prospects towards Sustainable Poultry Waste Management in Southwest, Nigeria. Discover Sustainability.

xvii. Taiwo, A. M., Dimowo, B. O., Gbadebo, A. M., Sojinu, O. S. and Dimowo, P. K. (2026): Cancer and Non-Cancer Risk Assessment of Fluoride and Nitrate in Water Samples from Selected Niger Delta Communities. Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 1–18.

xviii. Taiwo, A. M., Thomas, O. J., Ojekunle, O. Z., Obadina, A. O. and Adetona, A. A. (2025): Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals in Differently Processed Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from Selected Markets from Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria. Biological Trace Element Research, 1–15.

xix. Taiwo, A. M. and Coker, A. O. (2025): Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Public Pipe-Borne Water from Selected Households in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria. Toxicology Reports, 101970.

xx. Ojetokun, O. T., Bada, B. S. and Taiwo, A. M. (2025): Co-digestion of Cow Dung, Poultry Manure, Palm Oil Mill Effluent, and Water for Biogas Production: Performance Evaluation of Fixed Dome and Floating Drum Digesters. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, 29(3), 945–952.

xxi. Edward, M. O., Bada, B. S., Taiwo, A. M., Ola, E. T., Akindolie, O., Bazambo, I. O., Adewoye, O. P. and Ogundele, A. O. (2025): Assessment of Biodiesel Yield from Varieties of Mango Seeds. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 12(6), 15–24. DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12060003.

xxii. Fagbo, E. C., Adebiyi-Abiola, B., Onaghise, A. L., Oyelakin, O. A. and Taiwo, A. M. (2025): Assessment of Waste Pickers’ Livelihoods and Potential Health Challenges in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Community Health, 52, 1–13.

xxiii. Taiwo, A. M., Aigbodion, C., Oyedepo, J. A., Akinhanmi, T. F. and Ssebugere, P. (2025): Evaluating the Bioremediation Potential of Jatropha curcas and Ficus exasperata Vahl Composts in Removing Phthalate Esters from Dumpsite Soils: Implications for Human Health. Chemistry Africa, 1–11.

xxiv. Ajetunmobi, A. A., Dosumu, O. A., James, A. S., Ugwor, E. I., Taiwo, O. A., Oyeniran, A., Ilori, O. T. and Taiwo, A. M. (2025): Curcumin Alleviates Cigarette Smoke-Induced Inflammatory and Pulmonotoxic Responses via Modulation of Inflammo-Oxidoregulation and Angiogenesis-Related Pathways in Male Wistar Rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 1–12.
xxv. Taiwo, A. M., Aigbodion, C., Oyedepo, J. A., Akinhanmi, T. F., Ojetokun, O., James, T., Ayege, A. R., Ayanniyi, Q., Ameho, V., Ayedun, M. and Akinboroye, O. (2025): Bioremediation of Potentially Toxic Metals (PTMs) from Dumpsite Soils Using the Composts of Jatropha curcas and Ficus exasperata. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 197(8), 923.

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