CURRICULUM VITAE
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Dr. Oluwasegun Jerry Adeyemi
Senior Research Lecturer
ORCID: 0000-0002-7769-5264
Email: jerryadeyemi1st@gmail.com

RESEARCH INTERESTS
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• Sustainable Postharvest Technologies
• Food Preservation & Packaging
• Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles
• Water Purification & Photocatalysis
• Waste Valorization
• Biomedical Applications (Cytotoxicity, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory)
• Inorganic Chemistry & Organotin Complexes
• Edible Coatings & Bio-based Films

EDUCATION
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry - North-West University (2019)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry - University of Venda (2016)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Hons) in Pure and Applied Chemistry - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2010)
Certificate Course in Data Analysis - University of Cape Town (2021)

WORK EXPERIENCE
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 - University of Johannesburg (UJ) ()
 - North-West University (NWU) ()
 - University of Johannesburg (UJ) ()
 - Walter Sisulu University (WSU) ()
 - North-West University (NWU) ()
 - North-West University (NWU) ()
 - North-West University (NWU) ()
 - University of Venda ()

ACHIEVEMENTS
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[2024] Award of Y2 rating in Research by NRF (May 2024)
[2024] Outstanding award in Postdoctoral Research Program, University of Johannesburg (November 2024)
[2023] Outstanding award in Postdoctoral Research Program, University of Johannesburg (December 2023)
[2024] Editorial Board member, Discover Chemistry (August 2024)
[2025] Guest Editor, Food (December 2025)
[2022] Guest Editor, Frontiers in Nanotechnology (August 2022)
[2021] Institutional Research Excellence Awards for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Publications
[2020] DSI/NRF Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (Funding) for 2021
[2020] Institutional Research Excellence Awards on 2018 Publications
[2018] Best Poster Presentation (1st Prize), Nanoscience Young Researchers' Symposium, South Africa
[2017] Best Masters and Ph.D. Student Award, North-West University, South Africa
[2014] 3rd Place, Young Chemists Symposium, SACI & RSC, North Section

PUBLICATIONS (61 total)
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1. Active Eco-Friendly Mucilage-Based Films Reinforced with Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) for Sustainable Food Packaging Applications
   Muyiwa, A.F., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A.
   ACS Omega (2026)
   DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.6c00597

2. Development and Application of Opuntia Ficus-Indica Mucilage Films Incorporated with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Active Packaging of Cherry Tomatoes
   Mohlamonyane, M.J., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A.
   Sustain. Food Technol. (2026)
   DOI: 10.1039/d6fb00067c

3. Nanoparticle-Based Techniques for Preserving Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest Quality: Mechanism and Efficacy in Food Packaging Technology
   Ngubane, S., Adeyemi, J.O., Roy, S., Fawole, O.A.
   Food and Bioprocess Technology (2026)
   DOI: 10.1007/s11947-025-04185-x

4. Nanopackaging for Storage of Horticultural Crops
   Nxumalo, K.A., Mwelase, S., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A.
   Nanotechnology in Pre- and Postharvest Horticulture (CRC Press) (2026)
   DOI: 10.1201/9781003520214-16

5. Advancements in Sustainable Livestock Feed: Harnessing Drought-Tolerant Crops
   Tonisi, S., Kaseke, T., Masondo, N.A., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A.
   Animals (2026)
   DOI: 10.3390/ani16050753

6. Determination of Methyl Orange Dye in River Water at Au/MWCNT Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode
   Mokole, S.J., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A., Fayemi, O.E.
   Results Chem. (2026)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2026.103436

7. Upcycling Pomegranate Peel Waste for Comparative Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization and Biological Applications
   Sibiya, M., Leta, T.B., Adeyemi, J.O., Amoo, S.O., Fawole, O.A.
   Chemistry & Biodiversity (2026)
   DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.71335

8. Synthesis and Preparation of Nanoparticles by Biotic Materials (Including Plants and Microorganisms)
   Mohlamonyane, M.J., Sibiya, M.O., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A.
   Nanotechnology in Pre- and Postharvest Horticulture (CRC Press) (2026)
   DOI: 10.1201/9781003520214-4

9. Carbon Dot Nanoparticles Synthesized from Horticultural Extracts for Postharvest Shelf-Life Extension of Fruits and Vegetables
   Leta, T.B., Adeyemi, J.O., Fawole, O.A.
   Plants (2025)
   DOI: 10.3390/plants14162523

10. Recent Advances in the Fabrication of Intelligent Packaging for Food Preservation: A Review
   Mkhari T., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Processes (2025)
   DOI: 10.3390/pr13020539

11. Fabrication of active and intelligent bio-based edible films using encapsulated beetroot powders for smart packaging
   Tshamisane M., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Materials Advances (2025)
   DOI: 10.1039/d4ma00954a

12. Use of Metal-Based Nanoparticles for Active Packaging Applications. Part II: Functions, Applications, and Safety Concerns
   Mohlamonyane M.J., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Antimicrobial Food Packaging (Second Edition) (2025)
   DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90747-7.00035-1

13. Fabrication and Application of Bio-Based Natural Polymer Coating/Film for Food Preservation: A Review
   Mbonambi, N.P., Adeyemi, J.O., Seke, F., Fawole, O.A.
   Processes (2025)
   DOI: 10.3390/pr13082436

14. Use of Metal-Based Nanoparticles for Active Packaging Applications. Part I: Types and Methods of Incorporation into Polymer Matrices
   Mohlamonyane M.J., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Antimicrobial Food Packaging (Second Edition) (2025)
   DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-90747-7.00034-X

15. Towards Sustainable Biopolymer Innovation: A Review of Opuntia ficus-indica Mucilage
   Mukaila, Y.O., Adeyemi, J.O.
   Processes (2025)
   DOI: 10.3390/pr13123837

16. Upcycling opuntia ficus-indica wastes as green mediators for functional nanomaterials: metabolomic profiling of cladode peel and mucilage residue and ZnO nanoparticle synthesis for controlling foodborne pathogens
   Mohlamonyane M.J., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Materials Research Express (2025)
   DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ade369

17. Shelf-life extension of pomegranate arils using banana powder-based nanocomposite coatings functionalized with cellulose nanofiber and zinc-oxide nanoparticles
   Leta T.B., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   CYTA - Journal of Food (2024)
   DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2024.2405633

18. Pomegranate fruit peel: A sustainable bioresource in food preservation
   Mohlamonyane M.J., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Food Bioscience (2024)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105532

19. Characterization of banana powder-based film reinforced with CNF and Bio-mediated ZnO nanoparticles for potential food applications
   Leta T.B., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Materials Research Express (2024)
   DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ad43c1

20. Recent Advances in Postharvest Application of Exogenous Phytohormones for Quality Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
   Mwelase S., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Plants (2024)
   DOI: 10.3390/plants13223255

21. Citrus wastes: A valuable raw material for biological applications
   Diniso T., Oriola A.O., Adeyemi J.O., Miya G.M., Hosu Y.S., Oyedeji O.O., Kuria S.K., Oyedeji A.O.
   Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science (2024)
   DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2024.158781

22. Utilizing fruit waste-mediated nanoparticles for sustainable food packaging materials to combat food loss and waste
   Leta T.B., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Food Bioscience (2024)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104151

23. Citrus Extract-Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Capacity to Attenuate Free Radicals and Inflammation
   Diniso T., Oriola A.O., Miya G.M., Kuria S.K., Hosu Y.S., Oyedeji O.O., Ojemaye M.O., Majiza L., Adeyemi J.O., Oyedeji A.O.
   Pharmacognosy Journal (2024)
   DOI: 10.5530/pj.2024.16s.236

24. Antifungal properties and molecular docking of ZnO NPs mediated using medicinal plant extracts
   Nxumalo K.A., Adeyemi J.O., Leta T.B., Pfukwa T.M., Okafor S.N., Fawole O.A.
   Scientific Reports (2024)
   DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68979-3

25. Cytotoxic evaluation of Dovyalis Caffra leaf extract-mediated hematite-(Fe2O3) nanoparticles for biological applications
   Adeyemi J.O., Ajiboye T.O., Oyedeji A.O., Singh M., Fawole O.A.
   Nano Express (2024)
   DOI: 10.1088/2632-959X/ad5d80

26. Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity, and Anti-inflammation Activities of Phenanthroline Adducts of Zn(II) and Ni(II) bis(N-alkyl-N-phenyldithiocarbamate)
   Saiyed T.A., Adeyemi J.O., Singh M., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Chemistry Africa (2024)
   DOI: 10.1007/s42250-023-00849-3

27. Indium(III) complexes: application as organic catalyst, precursor for chalcogenides nanoparticles and starting materials in the industry
   Ajiboye T.O., Ajala O.J., Adeyemi J.O., Dhibar S.
   Chemical Papers (2024)
   DOI: 10.1007/s11696-024-03411-8

28. Metal-Based Nanoparticles in Food Packaging and Coating Technologies: A Review
   Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Biomolecules (2023)
   DOI: 10.3390/biom13071092

29. Valorisation of pomegranate processing waste for the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles: antioxidant and antimicrobial properties against food pathogens
   Leta T.B., Adeyemi J.O., Fawole O.A.
   Materials Research Express (2023)
   DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ad0ac6

30. Green synthesis, antioxidant and anticancer activities of TiO2 nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Tulbhagia violacea
   Mbenga Y., Adeyemi J.O., Mthiyane D.M.N., Singh M., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Results in Chemistry (2023)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101007

31. Bipyridine adducts of Zn(II) and Ni(II) bis (N-methyl-N-phenyl dithiocarbamate): Synthesis, characterization, and biological applications
   Saiyed T.A., Adeyemi J.O., Saibu G.M., Singh M., Oyedeji A.O., Hosten E.C., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Journal of Molecular Structure (2023)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134335

32. In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Studies of Dovyallis caffra-Mediated Cassiterite (SnO2) Nanoparticles
   Adeyemi J.O.
   Scientia Pharmaceutica (2023)
   DOI: 10.3390/scipharm91030034

33. Kei-apple-mediated NiO nanoparticles and biological studies: anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity study against HeLa and HEK 293 cell lines
   Adeyemi J.O.
   Materials Research Express (2023)
   DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ace29e

34. Synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of some metal complexes containing N and S donor atoms
   Saiyed T.A., Adeyemi J.O., Singh M., Okafor S.N., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Results in Chemistry (2023)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101052

35. Synthesis, structural, and DFT studies of Cu(II) dithiocarbamate complexes
   Motaung M.P., Adeyemi J.O., Smida Y.B., Ferjani H., Kabanda M.M., Onwudiwe D.C., Hosten E.
   Journal of Molecular Structure (2023)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133988

36. The future of energy materials: A case of MXenes-carbon dots nanocomposites
   Elemike E.E., Adeyemi J., Onwudiwe D.C., Wei L., Oyedeji A.O.
   Journal of Energy Storage (2022)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2022.104711

37. Biogenic Synthesis of CuO, ZnO, and CuO–ZnO Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extracts of Dovyalis caffra and Their Biological Properties
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Oyedeji A.O.
   Molecules (2022)
   DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103206

38. Plant Extracts Mediated Metal-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Biological Applications
   Adeyemi J.O., Oriola A.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Oyedeji A.O.
   Biomolecules (2022)
   DOI: 10.3390/biom12050627

39. In vitro α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition and anti-inflammatory studies of Mn3O4 nanoparticles mediated using extract of Dalbergiella welwitschia
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Oyedeji A.O.
   Results in Chemistry (2022)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100497

40. Synthesis, Theoretical Calculation, and Biological Studies of Mono-and Diphenyltin(IV) Complexes of N-Methyl-N-hydroxyethyldithiocarbamate
   Adeyemi J.O., Olasunkanmi L.O., Fadaka A.O., Sibuyi N.R.S., Oyedeji A.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Molecules (2022)
   DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092947

41. Mineralization of Antibiotics in Wastewater Via Photocatalysis
   Adeyemi J.O., Ajiboye T., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Water, Air, and Soil Pollution (2021)
   DOI: 10.1007/s11270-021-05167-3

42. Synthesis, computational and biological studies of alkyltin(IV) N-methyl-N-hydroxyethyl dithiocarbamate complexes
   Adeyemi J.O., Saibu G.M., Olasunkanmi L.O., Fadaka A.O., Meyer M., Sibuyi N.R.S., Onwudiwe D.C., Oyedeji A.O.
   Heliyon (2021)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07693

43. Synthesis, optical and structural characterisation of ZnS nanoparticles derived from Zn(ii) dithiocarbamate complexes
   Onwudiwe D.C., Adeyemi J.O., Papane R.T., Bobinihi F.F., Hosten E.
   Open Chemistry (2021)
   DOI: 10.1515/chem-2021-0094

44. The structural chemistry of zinc(ii) and nickel(ii) dithiocarbamate complexes
   Saiyed T.A., Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Open Chemistry (2021)
   DOI: 10.1515/chem-2021-0080

45. Spectroscopic And Structural Characterization Of Zn(Ii) Bis(N-Ethyl-N-Ethanol Dithiocarbamate) And Its Adducts With N-Donor Ligands
   Onwudiwe D.C., Adeyemi J.O., Papane R.T., Bobinihi F.F., Hosten E.
   Journal of Structural Chemistry (2021)
   DOI: 10.1134/S0022476621030070

46. SnS2 and SnO2 nanoparticles obtained from organotin(IV) dithiocarbamate complex and their photocatalytic activities on methylene blue
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Materials (2020)
   DOI: 10.3390/ma13122766

47. Diorganotin(iv) benzyldithiocarbamate complexes: Synthesis, characterization, and thermal and cytotoxicity study
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Nundkumar N., Singh M.
   Open Chemistry (2020)
   DOI: 10.1515/chem-2020-0037

48. Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity studies of some organotin(IV) n-ethyl-n-phenyl dithiocarbamate complexes
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Polish Journal of Environmental Studies (2020)
   DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/111231

49. The mechanisms of action involving dithiocarbamate complexes in biological systems
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Inorganica Chimica Acta (2020)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2020.119809

50. Chemistry and some biological potential of bismuth and antimony dithiocarbamate complexes
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Molecules (2020)
   DOI: 10.3390/molecules25020305

51. PbS nanoparticles prepared using 1,10-phenanthroline adduct of lead(II) Bis(N-alkyl-N-phenyl dithiocarbamate) as single source precursors
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Molecules (2020)
   DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092097

52. ZnO nanoparticles mediated by aqueous extracts of Dovyalis caffra fruits and the photocatalytic evaluations
   Adeyemi J.O., Elemike E.E., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Materials Research Express (2019)
   DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ab5bcb

53. Bio-inspired synthesis and cytotoxic evaluation of silver-gold bimetallic nanoparticles using Kei-Apple (Dovyalis caffra) fruits
   Adeyemi J.O., Elemike E.E., Onwudiwe D.C., Singh M.
   Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2019)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2019.107569

54. Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of organotin(IV) diallyldithiocarbamate complexes
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Ekennia A.C., Anokwuru C.P., Nundkumar N., Singh M., Hosten E.C.
   Inorganica Chimica Acta (2019)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2018.09.085

55. Organotin(IV)N-butyl-N-phenyldithiocarbamate complexes: Synthesis, characterization, biological evaluation and molecular docking studies
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Ekennia A.C., Okafor S.N., Hosten E.C.
   Journal of Molecular Structure (2019)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.04.097

56. Synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxicity study of organotin(IV) complexes involving different dithiocarbamate groups
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Singh M.
   Journal of Molecular Structure (2019)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2018.11.022

57. Synthesis, characterization and the use of organotin(IV) dithiocarbamate complexes as precursor to tin sulfide nanoparticles by heat up approach
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Hosten E.C.
   Journal of Molecular Structure (2019)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.05.115

58. Optical and Structural Properties of Tin Sulfide Nanoparticles Obtained via Solvothermal Routes
   Adeyemi J.O., Oyewo O.A., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Zeitschrift fur Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie (2019)
   DOI: 10.1002/zaac.201900065

59. Organotin(IV) complexes derived from N-ethyl-N-phenyldithiocarbamate: Synthesis, characterization and thermal studies
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Hosten E.C.
   Journal of Saudi Chemical Society (2018)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2017.08.004

60. Organotin(IV) dithiocarbamate complexes: Chemistry and biological activity
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C.
   Molecules (2018)
   DOI: 10.3390/molecules23102571

61. Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of organotin(IV) complexes of N-methyl-N-phenyldithiocarbamate
   Adeyemi J.O., Onwudiwe D.C., Ekennia A.C., Uwaoma R.C., Hosten E.C.
   Inorganica Chimica Acta (2018)
   DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2018.02.034

SUPERVISION
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Tanzim Sayeed - PhD (NWU, 2023)
Leta Tshiamo - MSc (UJ, 2024)
Jane Motslatsi - MSc (UJ, 2025)
Mandy Sibaya - Honours (UJ, 2024)
Felix Muyiwa - Honours (UJ, 2025)
Leta Tshiamo - PhD (UJ, 2024)
Sibonelo Ngubane - PhD (UJ, 2024)
Tshamisane Mkhari - PhD (UJ, 2025)
Keamogela Nko - PhD (UJ, 2026)
Mandy Sibaya - MSc (UJ, 2025)
Felix Muyiwa - MSc (UJ, 2026)

EDITORIAL ROLES
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• Editorial Board Member – Discover Chemistry (Springer Nature)
• Guest Editor – Inorganics (MDPI)
• Guest Editor – Nanomaterials (Frontiers)

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