Dr. A. J. Adesina is a distinguished academic, researcher and university administrator in the field of Analytical and Food Chemistry. He obtained his B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry with Second Class Upper Division from the University of Ilorin in 2001. He proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where he obtained an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry with Distinction in 2006. He later earned his Ph.D. in Food Chemistry from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 2016.

He joined the services of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, on 16 June 2010 as an Assistant Lecturer and has progressively risen through the academic ranks to the position of Reader, which he attained in June 2022. Over the years, he has demonstrated strong commitment to academic excellence, university administration, research and institutional development. He served as a Faculty Representative on Entrepreneurship Study center (ESC) during the 2017/2018 academic session and subsequently served as Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Science during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. He also served as Deputy Director of the Central Laboratory, Ekiti State University, from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026. He was a Faculty Representative on Senate during the 2025/2026 academic session.

He belongs to several professional bodies and learned societies, including the National Research Development Network (NRDN), Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), and the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN). His professional engagements reflect his commitment to advancing the frontiers of chemistry, food science, analytical research and technological development.

His area of specialization is Analytical and Food Chemistry, with research interests covering the investigation of micro- and macro-constituents of foods, nutraceuticals, food toxicology, lipids and their bioactive components, amino acid composition, functional characteristics of foods, effects of food processing methods on food quality and composition, nutrient bioavailability, food safety, general chemical composition and characterization of food materials, and the development of functional and nutrient-dense/healthy foods. His research activities are focused on generating scientific knowledge that can contribute to improved food quality, safety, nutritional value, functionality and human wellbeing, as well as the development of innovative food products with enhanced health-promoting properties.

Dr. Adesina is a prolific analyst, researcher and writer with a strong record of scholarly contributions. He has published over eighty scientific articles in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria. His publications and research activities have contributed to the advancement of knowledge in Analytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry and related areas, while his academic career has also involved teaching, research supervision, mentorship and the development of students and young researchers.

On 1 August 2026, Dr. A. J. Adesina was appointed the Acting Head of the Department of Chemistry, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. In this capacity, he provides academic and administrative leadership for the Department, with a commitment to promoting excellence in teaching, research, innovation, staff development and the overall advancement of the Department.