- Lecturer in Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University
Adekunbi Adetola Malomo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo university, Ile-Ife.
She has extensive experience in Food Microbiology, processing, and indigenous food innovation, with a focus on improving food security, nutrition, safety, and sustainability in Nigeria. Her research includes producing dairy and non-dairy milk and milk products, utilising underexploited crops, developing gluten-free foods, creating low-glycemic index foods, and exploring bio-preservatives to extend shelf life and ensure food safety. She has contributed to bioeconomy initiatives by canning African catfish, converting plantain waste into wine, and managing industrial waste. Malomo has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and public articles, and has received scholarships, awards, conference grants, research grants and fellowships (OKP, Carnegie, WAAN-I AVH and PANAFSTRAG). She actively participates in international conferences and collaborative projects aimed at sustainable food systems, promoting indigenous foods, and reducing food waste. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals related to ending hunger, improving nutrition, food security, public health and climate actions.
Experience
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–presentLecturer in Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University
Education
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2016Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife, Nigeria, Ph.D/Food Science and Technology
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2012Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife, Nigeria, M.Sc./Food Science and Technology
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2007Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, B. Tech/ Food Science and Technology
Publications
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2025Intelligent applications in high priority waste(s) collection and management for supporting ecological sustainability. In: Integrated biotechnological solutions for the treatment of industrial wastewater for a healthy and sustainable environment,
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2025Gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases: Unraveling contributing factors, health implications, and therapeutic interventions,
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2025). Antimicrobial effects of orange peel essential oil in soy-acha yoghurt: A study on microbial load, physicochemical properties, and sensory qualities.,
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2025Influence of bio and chemical preservatives on microbiological, sensory properties and antioxidant activity of ginger-flavoured plantain wine for food waste prevention strategy,
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2025Sustainable Biotechnological Remedial Frameworks for the Rejuvenation of Heavily Polluted Environments. Chapter 10 In: Resources Recovery Potential from Solid Waste and Bioeconomy Model toward Sustainable Production and Responsible Consumption. ,
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2024Microbiological characteristics, proximate composition and sensory properties of plant-based set yoghurt produced from blends of maize-soybean. International Journal of Food Science and Applied Biotechnology,,
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2024Biochemical and Functional Properties of Flour Produced from Acha and Iburu Grains.,
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2024Preservative Potential of Aqueous Garlic Extract on the Biochemical Characteristics and Organoleptic Qualities of Functional Soymilk.,
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2024Comparative effect of boiling, microwave and ultrasonic treatment on microstructure, nutritional and microbial quality of tofu,
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2024Impact of Xylopia aethiopica powder on microbiological safety, biochemical characteristics and organoleptic properties of beverage produced from groundnut and rice “Kunnu gyada”,
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2024Physico-chemical characteristics of biscuit produced from gluten-free amaranth and tigernut composite flour. Cibiniensis, Series E: Food Technology,
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2024Utilization and application of bioactive compounds generated from Fish waste and byproduct as Functional Food Ingredient: A review. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science,
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2023Biochemical and sensory properties of tempeh as influenced by type of legumes and storage temperature. Acta Universitatis Sapientiae Agriculture and Environment,
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2023). The role of the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) as a dietary supplement".,
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2023Application and acceptability of microbiomes in the production of Nigerian Indigenous foods: Drive towards responsible production and consumption: A Review. Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, 28(2): 108 – 120,
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2023Biochemical and sensory characteristics of dairy-tigernut yoghurt using ginger as bio-preservative. The Proceedings of Faculty of Agriculture conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. 223 – 229. ,
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2023Sensory profiling of plantain-lima bean momo (a Nigerian food pudding) using chemometric approach. Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology,
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2022). Effect of turmeric on the quality of canned African catfish in tomato sauce during storage at 25°C and 45°C. ,
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2022Modelling and Prediction of hydrolysis index of gluten-free cookies from cardaba banana starch via-a-vis response surface methodology and support vector machine.,
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2021Evaluation of sugar and free amino acid during fermentation of ogi from maize, acha and sorghum,
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2021The role of Nutraceutical fruit drink on neurodegenerative diseases: a review. ,
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2020The Effect of Substitution of Acha (Digitaria exilis) and Soybean on the Chemical Composition and Sensory properties of Maize Masa,
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2020). Effect of Ginger Extract on the Viability of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Sensory Characteristics of Dairy Yoghurt and Soy Yoghurt. ,
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2020). Effect of Preservative and Storage Condition on Microorganisms in Nigerian Unripened Cheese (wara),
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2020Use of Principal Component Analysis and Agglomerative Hierarchy Clustering to Study the Relationship between Alpha Amylase and Starch during Fermentation of ogi from maize, Sorghum and Acha,
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2020). Comparative Studies on the Microbiological and Sensory Property of burukutu Produced from Red and White variety of Sorghum with or without Pasteurization and Preservatives,
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2019Protein Quality and Functional Properties of Masa Produced from Maize, Acha and Soybean. ,
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2019). Effects of Substitution of Acha and Soybean on Αlpha - Amylase Activity, Sugars and Total Free Amino Acid during Production of Maize Masa.,
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2018Microbiological Changes during the Production of Maize-Acha Masa Fortified with Soybean.,
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2016Effect of Pasteurisation and Selected Chemical Preservatives on Fura de Nunu during Storage.,
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2012Effect of Some Preservation Techniques on the Microbiological Characteristics of Fura de Nunu during Storage. Ife Journal of Technology,
Professional Memberships
- : Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (MNIFST: 06/3804/SM)
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM ID: 54501388)
- Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD: 5174)
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- Location: Ile - Ife, Nigeria
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