Prof. Ashogbon to Deliver AAUA’s 52nd Inaugural Lecture

Prof. Adeleke Omodunmbi Ashogbon, a distinguished scholar in the Department of Chemistry at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), will deliver the institution’s 52nd Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

This prestigious lecture series represents a pinnacle of academic achievement at the university, where professors present a definitive account of their research and its impact on society.

Prof. Ashogbon’s lecture, titled “From Root to Revolution: The Chemistry and Innovation of Modified Starches,” will explore scientific research with significant implications for industries ranging from food science and pharmaceuticals to textiles and sustainable materials. The event will be held at the University Multipurpose Hall.

In a statement released by the Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, guests are requested to be seated by 1:30 PM, with the lecture commencing at 2:00 PM promptly. The event will be chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige.

Prof. Ashogbon began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Lagos in 1992. He earned an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the same institution in 2000, before obtaining his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 2015.

He joined AAUA as an Assistant Lecturer in 2003 and rose to the rank of Professor in 2021.

During his career at the university, he has held several key administrative positions, including Head of the Department of Chemical Sciences (2023–2025), Postgraduate Coordinator, and Coordinator for the University Central Research Laboratory.

A prolific scholar, Prof. Ashogbon has contributed to a scholarly book and authored 44 articles in reputable local and international journals. He also serves as a reviewer for top-tier journals, including Food Chemistry and the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. In a landmark study published by Stanford University and Elsevier, he was ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists.

He has presented his research at international conferences in Ghana and India, and at the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Conference. His professional memberships include the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chemical Society of Nigeria. In recognition of his teaching, he was named Best Lecturer in his department by the Students’ Chemical Society of Nigeria for the 2013/2014 academic session.