Prof. Adeleke Omodunmbi Ashogbon, a distinguished scholar in the Department of Chemistry at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), is set to deliver the institution’s 52nd Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
The prestigious lecture series represents one of the highest academic honours at AAUA, offering professors a platform to present a definitive account of their research contributions and societal impact.
Prof. Ashogbon’s lecture, titled “From Root to Revolution: The Chemistry and Innovation of Modified Starches,” will delve into groundbreaking scientific investigations with far-reaching implications for sectors such as food science, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and sustainable materials.
The event will take place at the University Multipurpose Hall.
According to a statement by the Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, guests are expected to be seated by 1:30 PM, while the lecture will commence promptly at 2:00 PM. The session 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, followed by an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the same institution in 2000. He later earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 2015.
Joining AAUA as an Assistant Lecturer in 2003, he rose steadily through the academic ranks and became a Professor in 2021.
Over the course of his service, he has held several key administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Chemical Sciences (2023–2025), Postgraduate Coordinator, and Coordinator of the University Central Research Laboratory.
A prolific researcher, Prof. Ashogbon has contributed to a scholarly book and published 44 articles in reputable local and international journals.
He is also a reviewer for top-tier journals such as Food Chemistry and the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Notably, a study by Stanford University and Elsevier ranked him among the world’s top 2% of scientists.
His research footprint extends globally, with presentations at international conferences in Ghana, India, and at the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Conference.
He holds professional memberships in the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chemical Society of Nigeria.
He was also named Best Lecturer in his department by the Students’ Chemical Society of Nigeria during the 2013/2014 academic session.
