User:Ao.olaleye

OLALEYE Adesola Olutayo Website: mywebsite Employer: The National University of Lesotho NULWeb Occupation: University Professor Nationality: Nigerian Country: Lesotho Nigeria email This user was certified a Wiki Apprentice Level 2 by Anil Prasad . Today is: 18, April 2024 OER Contributions Introduction This is the web page of OLALEYE Adesola Olutayo, simply called "Tayo" Key qualifications/Background Educational Background B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture (Soil Science option) M.Sc. (Agronomy) Ph.D. (Soil Science) Certificate in Associate Project Management Apprentice Level II, Wiki Work profile University Systems The National University of Lesotho, Southern Africa Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 Associate Professor, Soil & Natural Resources Management Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria Oct 2002 – Oct 2005 Senior Lecturer Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria Oct 2000 – Oct 2002 Lecturer I Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria Oct 1998-Oct 2000 Lecturer II* University of Ibadan, Nigeria Jan 1993 – Jan 1995 Laboratory instructor During the above mentioned years, I have taught diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate (diploma and M.Sc.) courses. I have taught pedology, soil fertility & plant nutrition, as well as fundamentals of Soil Science to Agricultural students (1998- 2005 & 2007 - till date). In addition, I have inspired these students and sown in them a passion for excellence. Contact and details of some of these students both in the Africa, the United Kingdom, and Canada could be provided upon request. In addition, I have inspired and mentored younger colleagues who are now making waves in research and development. Research systems I have worked as a research fellow within two of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)- the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the West Africa Rice Development Association (WARDA) for five years. While in these institutes, I had been equipped with the ability/skills to be a team player, work in multicultural environment, and meet tight deadlines. In addition, I have been trained in the technicalities and details of research planning, conceptualization, coordination execution using results-based approach. I have been schooled in the art of communication (written and oral) and have good presentation skills. I have the ability to draft research and technical documents. I have also worked within the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Accra, Ghana a CGIAR member during my one year sabbatical leave where we conducted research on water use/irrigation and rice in selected wetlands of Nigeria. I have a brief stint (approx. 12 months) within the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Regional Office for Africa as a consultant in Accra, Ghana. There, I helped to develop Guidelines for Sustainable Management of Wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa. Skills I have very strong networking and team working skills and can motivate and inspire functional groups to forge ahead and achieve set goals in the past years. I have encouraged colleagues and team members to set challenging goals. I have the ability to delegate responsibility, clarify expectations, and give staff autonomy in important areas of their work and involve others in decision-making. This has been achieved by showing appreciation and encouraging others to set challenging goals and obtain results related to their area of responsibility. I have been attracting funding for scientific research. I have been trained to meet target deadlines and can also work under pressure. Peer Reviewed Articles In terms of scientific writings, I have copious amount of internationally related journal articles: book chapters (5), peer reviewed articles (21), monographs, reports & extension publications (7) and published conference proceedings (15). I have presented oral and poster scientific papers locally and internationally. I have just been awarded a traveling fellowship to present one of the lead papers at the oncoming International conference on plant-soil interaction at low soil pH, China, April, 2009. Language skills Excellent written and verbal English language skills Working knowledge of French language. Computer skills I am highly computer literate and can work with DOS and have a fair knowledge of LINUX operating systems. I can handle confidently words, spreadsheets, and statistical packages (SAS, Genstat, Systat, SPSS etc) and graphic softwares. Workshop Expectations To improve my lectures notes on relevant courses that I have been teaching To use WikiEDUCATOR to write a book To be able to create a link with other educators globally sandbox Bold text WikiEducator News & Events Storytelling WiZiQ Meeting Storytelling and Culture Saturday, September 5, 2009 6:00pm GMT Check your time JOIN US Notes from my Wikineighbours (: Hi OLALEYE, great to meet you here. Regards Anil Prasad 10:43, 24 March 2009 (UTC)) Very nice to meet you as a fellow participant in the WikiEd tutorial Please come and look at my user page and sandbox. If you see an area where we can collaborate, let me know, also if I can be of any assistance at all. --Philbartle 03:37, 24 March 2009 (UTC) Hi Olaleye, I'm your WikiNeighbour. Welcome to the EL4C21 Workshop. You might be interested to meet more Wiki-Colleagues. Visit WikiEducator FAQs. Please let me know if I can be of any help to you. Gladys Gahona., Junior Facilitator. --chela5808 18:06, 21 March 2009 (UTC) Excellent work, Olaleye. Keep it up.