Felix Oludare Ajiola | Economic History | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Felix Oludare Ajiola | Economic History | Best Researcher Award

Felix Oludare Ajiola, Ph.D. is a Nigerian historian specializing in African, economic, and social history, with a focus on urban and environmental studies. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan (2021), and has held various academic positions at the University of Lagos since 2015, currently serving as a Lecturer 1. His research explores themes such as cocoa production in Southwestern Nigeria and urban crime in Lagos. Dr. Ajiola has forthcoming publications in notable journals and a book chapter on Nigeria’s structural adjustment programs, contributing significantly to African historical scholarship.

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Research Interests:

  • African History
  • Economic History
  • Social History
  • Urban & Environmental Studies

Education:

Ph.D. in African History (2014-2021), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. M.A. in History (2010-2012), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. B.A. in History (2004-2009), University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Recent Academic Employment:

Lecturer I (2023 ā€“ present), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Lecturer II (2019 ā€“ 2023), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Assistant Lecturer (2015 ā€“ 2019), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos. Research Assistant (2012 ā€“ 2014), Justice S. A. Akintan (Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Nigeria)

Publication

  • Early geography of the coronavirus disease outbreak in Nigeria
    Authors: A Olusola, B Olusola, O Onafeso, F Ajiola, S Adelabu
    Journal: GeoJournal
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 26

 

  • Deforestation, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability in South-west, Nigeria, 1960-2015
    Authors: F Ajiola, T Ilesanmi
    Journal: Unilag Journal of Humanities
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 5(1), Pages 206-226
    Citations: 5

 

  • Accumulation and Dispossession: Cocoa Production, Rural Development and the Structural Adjustment Programme in Southwest Nigeria, 1986ā€“1996
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: A Journal of the Department of History & Strategic Studies, University of Lagos
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 3

 

  • British Colonial Land Use Policies and Housing Development in Lagos
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Journal of Housing and Sustainable Development
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 2(1)
    Citations: 2

 

  • Public Health and Political Governance: The Colonial State and Disease Control in Lagos, 1924ā€“1935
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Africa Review
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1

 

  • Cocoa Production and Rural Development in Idanre, Southwestern Nigeria, 1900-1996
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  • Economies of African States Since Independence
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: Unilag Press & Bookshop Ltd
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  • The development of Afro-Jazz Culture and the Role of Agency in Nigeria
    Authors: FO Ajiola, P Williams
    Publisher: National Institute for Cultural Orientation
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 1

 

  • Michael M. Ogbeidi, Business History and the Lagos School of History, 1962-2016
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 1

 

  • Globalization and the Nigerian Youths
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: Dahomey International Business, ESEP Le-Berger UniversitƩ, Republic of Benin
    Year: 2016
    Citations: 1

 

  • Urban Crime in the Lagos Traffic: An Ethnography at the Crossroads of Multiple Codes of Ethics
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Journal of African Cultural Studies
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

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The candidate has a strong foundation in research with several notable achievements, making them a compelling contender for the Best Researcher Award. Their academic background, research awards, and teaching experience showcase a dedication to advancing metallurgical and materials engineering. To further strengthen their candidacy, they could focus on increasing the visibility of their research through more high-impact publications and exploring interdisciplinary collaborations. Overall, the candidate is highly suitable for consideration, and with continued dedication, they could emerge as a top choice for the award.

Snigdha Singh | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr. Snigdha Singh | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr at University of Delhi, India

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Delhi and a Resident Tutor at Ambedkar Ganguly Students House for Women. My research focuses on the design and synthesis of novel compounds with biological applications, and I have substantial expertise in molecular dynamics, nanoparticle synthesis, and heterocyclic chemistry. I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi, and my research has led to several peer-reviewed publications and collaborations with prestigious international institutions.

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šŸ›ļø Current Positions

Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, India June 2023 ā€“ Present. Resident Tutor Ambedkar Ganguly Students House for Women, Delhi, India September 2023 ā€“ Present

šŸŽ“ Academic Background

Postdoctoral Research Associate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology March 2023 ā€“ May 2023 Advisor: Prof. Christopher Cioffi Project: ā€œDesign and Synthesis of Neuropathic Inhibitorsā€. Research Associate-III University of Delhi, Department of Chemistry March 2021 ā€“ December 2023 Advisor: Prof. Ramesh Chandra Project: ā€œDesign and Synthesis of nanoparticles and their biomedical applicationā€. Guest Scientist Humboldt UniversitƤt zu Berlin, Institute for Chemistry Sep. 2022 ā€“ Dec. 2022 & Sep. 2021 ā€“ Jan. 2022 Advisor: Prof. Christoph Arenz Project: ā€œSynthesis of potential analogs for ACER3 activityā€. Ph.D. in Chemistry University of Delhi Nov. 2017 ā€“ Feb. 2021 Advisor: Prof. Ramesh Chandra Thesis: ā€œSynthesis and Development of Novel Heterocycles and their biological evaluationā€. Ph.D. Exchange Student
University of Oxford, Department of Chemistry, U.K. Dec. 2020 ā€“ Feb. 2021 Advisor: Prof. Edward Anderson Project: ā€œTowards new treatments for Leishmaniasis and Chagas disease through Natural Product chemistryā€. Ph.D. Exchange Student University of Siena, Department of Chemistry, Italy Oct. 2018 ā€“ July 2019 Advisor: Prof. Maurizio Taddei Project: ā€œSynthesis of 8-hydroxyquinoline molecules as Hedgehog Gli-Inhibitorsā€. M.Sc. in Chemistry (H) University of Delhi July 2013 ā€“ July 2015 Thesis: ā€œMicrowave-Assisted Synthesis of Piperidine/Piperazine based moleculesā€. B.Sc. in Chemistry (H) University of Delhi July 2010 ā€“ June 2013

šŸ… Awards and Fellowships

Indo-UK Newton Bhabha Scholar British Council (U.K.) for research at the University of Oxford, U.K. Dec 2020 ā€“ Feb 2021. Indo-Italy Exchange Scholarship Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), India & Italian Embassy Cultural Centre Oct 2018 ā€“ June 2019. Young Scientist Travel Award International Society for the study of Xenobiotics (ISSX) July 2019. Young Scientist Award University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague Sep 2019. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India Dec 2018 ā€“ Dec 2020. UGC-CSIR-NET Examination 19th All India Rank Dec 2017. Merit Fellowship Hindu College, University of Delhi For 1st position in B.Sc Chemistry

šŸ› ļø Skills

Multi-step organic reactions, heterocyclic synthesis. Handling inert-atmospheric conditions (Schlenk-line and glovebox). Binding studies of various blood proteins with anticancer drugs. Basic Cell culture, Maintenance of cancer cell lines, MTT assay, Apoptosis. Flash Chromatography, HPLC, NMR, IR, HRMS, UV-Vis, and fluorescence measurement analysis. Microsoft Office, Origin, Chem-draw, MestReNova, Joel Delta software analysis. Writing scientific reports, publications, and research projects

Publication:šŸ“

 

  • Title: Precisely designed NIR based conjugated framework as a solid state emitter for selective recognition of cyanide ion in solid state and cancer cells
    • Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115373
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85178574911
    • ISSN: 10106030
    • Contributors: Kiran; Ranolia, A.; Rani, P.; Joshi, G.; Kumar, R.; Kumar, S.; Kumar, P.; Singh, S.; Sindhu, J.

 

  • Title: Synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4@SiO2@PDA@Ag coreā€“shell nanoparticles and biological application on human lung cancer cell line and antibacterial strains
    • Journal: Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology
    • Year: 2024 (Published on 2024-12-31)
    • DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2023.2295534
    • Contributors: Snigdha Singh; Tanya Goel; Aarushi Singh; Heerak Chugh; Nayanika Chakraborty; Indrajit Roy; Manisha Tiwari; Ramesh Chandra

 

  • Title: Rationally designed dual channel reversible probe for cyanide recognition in aqueous medium with solid-state sensing abilities
    • Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
    • Year: 2024 (Published on 2024-08)
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.115650
    • Contributors: Kiran; Anju Ranolia; Priyanka; Indu Bala; Jyoti Jangir; Snigdha Singh; Jayant Sindhu; Parvin Kumar; Devender Singh

 

  • Title: Rationally designed C-3 sulfenylated 2-phenyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one based fluorescent probe for recognition of Fe3+
    • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
    • Year: 2024 (Published on 2024-04)
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.137456
    • Contributors: Priyanka; Payal Rani; Kiran; Ramesh Kataria; Parvin Kumar; Devender Singh; Anil Duhan; Snigdha Singh; Jayant Sindhu

 

  • Title: An expeditious on-water regioselective synthesis of novel arylidene-hydrazinyl-thiazoles as DNA targeting agents
    • Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry
    • Year: 2023
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106524
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85152729436
    • ISSN: 10902120, 00452068
    • Contributors: Aggarwal, R.; Hooda, M.; Kumar, P.; Kumar, S.; Singh, S.; Chandra, R.

 

  • Title: Biological activity and structure-activity relationship of dehydrodieugenol B analogues against visceral leishmaniasis
    • Journal: RSC Medicinal Chemistry
    • Year: 2023
    • DOI: 10.1039/d3md00081h
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85162997205
    • ISSN: 26328682
    • Contributors: Amaral, M.; Asiki, H.; Sear, C.E.; Singh, S.; Pieper, P.; Haugland, M.M.; Anderson, E.A.; Tempone, A.G.