Professor Adeyinka Oluyemi Aturamu is a distinguished academic, earth scientist, and Head of the Department of Geology at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. With extensive experience spanning federal, state, and private tertiary institutions, Professor Aturamu has established an international reputation in Micropaleontology, Palaeoceanography, and Petroleum Geoscience. His academic and administrative contributions focus on advancing geoscientific research, fostering industry-academia partnerships, and applying biological and physical proxies to environmental impact assessments. An experienced Geologist fit for both the industry and academia. Strong research Professional with PhD focused on Paleobiology from University of Leicester, England. I have great passion for Environmental Impact Assessment using physical and biological proxies. My research strength lies in laboratory work, having eyes for little details. My research mission is to advance the knowledge and understanding of climate change to the next generation, the public, and the scientific community through scientific research. He is the Director of finance and Administration at The Rhema Montessori School, Ado-Ekiti. He is the founder of AnjolaOluwa Rhema Aturamu Memorial Foundation.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geology (Focus on Micropaleontology) – University of Leicester, United Kingdom (2015)

• M.Sc. in Geology – University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (2008)

• Post Graduate degree in Theology– The Redeemers University  (2010)

• B.Sc. in Geology – Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (1997)

• Diploma in Computer, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti (1996)

Institutional Leadership & Administrative Roles

• Head of Department (HOD), Department of Geology, Ekiti State University

• Acting Head of Department (HOD), Department of Geology, Ekiti State University,

• Deputy Director, University Central Laboratory, Ekiti State University (2020–2022)

• Deputy Director (Training), Office of Research, Development, and Innovations (ORDII), Ekiti State University (2017–2020)

Research Specializations & Interests

• Micropaleontology & Biostratigraphy: Reconstruction of paleoenvironments, evolutionary history, and microfossil analysis across sedimentary basins.

• Petroleum Geoscience & Sedimentology: Source rock characterization, organic geochemistry, and basin analysis, with particular emphasis on the Niger Delta and Bida Basins.

• Environmental Ecology & Impact Assessment: Applying proxy indicators to assess anthropogenic threats to terrestrial and aquatic biospheres.
  
  

RESEARCH LINKS:

1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vxIogUEAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

2. LinkedIn Profile:  http://linkedin.com/in/adeyinka-oluyemi-aturamu-491181110

3. Google scholar: google.com › citationsWeb resultsAdeyinka Aturamu Oluyemi – Google Scholar Citations

4. ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adeyinka_Aturamu2

5. ORCID: 0000-0003-0745-2731

6. Scopus: http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=56380588500

7. Web of Science Researcher ID is AAZ-5870-2020

Professional Affiliations

• Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) – Registered Geoscientist

• Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)

• Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE)

• The Micropalaeontological Society (TMS), United Kingdom

• Geological Society of America (GSA)

Selected Publications & Scientific Contributions

Professor Aturamu has authored over 47 scholarly articles in peer-reviewed international and local journals, along with multiple book chapters. Key publications include:

ARTICLES

Ayodele, O.S and Aturamu, A.O (2011) Portability Status of Some Hand Dug Wells in Ekiti State, South-western Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology. 1 (2): 102-109 (USA) GALE’S ACADEMIC DATADASE INDEXED

Adebayo, O.F, Orijemie, A.E and Aturamu, A.O. (2012) Palynology of Bog-1 Well, Southeastern Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology, 2. (4): 214-222 (USA) GALE’S ACADEMIC DATADASE INDEXED

Aturamu, A.O. (2012) Physical, Chemical and Bacterial Analyses of Groundwater in Ikere Township, Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology, 2 (5): 301-308 (USA) GALE’S ACADEMIC DATADASE INDEXED

Adegoke, A.K, Abdullah, W.H Hakimi, M.H Babangida M. Yandoka, S, Mustapha, K.A and Aturamu, A.O (2014) Trace elements geochemistry of kerogen in Upper Cretaceous sediments, Chad (Bornu) Basin, northeastern Nigeria: Origin and paleo-redox conditions. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 100, 675-683 (England) SCOPUS INDEXED.

Madukwe, H.Y., Akinmosin, A., Akinyemi, S.A., Adebayo, O.F., Aturamu, A.O., Ojo, A.O. (2014) Provenance, tectonic setting and maturity of the Ishara sandstone, south western, Nigeria: Insight from major element geochemistry. International Journal of Current Research, 6, (12): 11123-11133 (India) CROSSREF INDEXED

Madukwe, H.Y., Akinyemi, S.A., Adebayo, O.F., Ojo, A.O. Aturamu, A.O., Afolagboye, L.O (2014) Geochemical and Petrographic studies of Lokoja Sandstone: Implications on source area weathering, Provenance and tectonic setting. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 3, (12): 21-32 (India) CROSSREF INDEXED

Adebayo O.F, Ojo, A.O and Aturamu, A.O (2015) Foraminiferal and Calcareous Nannofossil studies of KR-1 Well, Offshore, Southwest Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. Elixir International Journal.  79, 30323-30328 (Poland) GOOGLE SCHOOLAR, CABELLS DIRECTORY INDEXED

Aturamu, A.O and Ojo, A.O (2015) Integrated Biostratigraphic analysis of the Agbada Formation (Nep-1 well) Offshore, Easter Niger-Delta Basin, Nigeria.

 Australian Journal of Biology and Environment Research, 1, 1-14        (Australia) DIRECTORY OF OPEN JOURNALS (DOAJ) AND ULRICH WEB INDEXED

Talabi, A. O, Afolagboye L. O, Aladejana, J. A, Akinola, O, Aturamu, A. O (2015) Assessment of Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Activities on Groundwater Quality of Ijero-Ekiti, South- Western Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 4, 2194-2206 (Indian) DIRECTORY OF OPEN JOURNALS (DOAJ) INDEXED

 Adebayo O. F, Ola-Buraimo A.O, Madukwe, H.Y, Aturamu A.O (2015). Palynological and sequence stratigraphy characterization of the Early-late Campanian Nkporo shale, Orekpekpe-imiegba area, Anambra Basin, Nigeria. European Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2 (1): 1-15 (England) WEB OF SCIENCE

Aturamu, A. O, Kender, S, Williams, and Zalasiewicz, J. (2015) Review of Changes in Deep Water Ventilation and Oxygenation during Glacial-Interglacial Period (~350 Kyr) in the Bering Sea, Subarctic North Pacific: Perceptions from Benthic Foraminifera. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 4 (10):9837-9856 (England) ULRICH WEB INDEXED

Adebayo O. F. and Akinyemi S. A, Madukwe, H.Y, Aturamu A.O., Ojo, A.O    (2015) Paleoenvironmental Studies of Ahoko Shale, South Eastern Bida basin, Nigeria: Insight from Palynomorph assemblage and trace metal proxies. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5, (10): 1-16 (India) ULRICH AND WEB OF SCIENCE

Aturamu A.O., Ojo A.O., Adebayo O. F. and Akinyemi S. A. (2015) Palynostratigraphic analysis of the Agbada Formation (NEP-1 Well) Offshore, Eastern Niger-Delta basin, Nigeria.  British Journal of Environmental Sciences 3, (5): 19-31 (United Kingdom) CABELLS DIRECTORY INDEXED

Akinyemi, S. A., Fagbote, E.O., Olanipekun, E. O., Adebayo, O.F., Aturamu A. O., Gitari, W. M., Ojo, A. O. (2016): Seasonal changes in physico-chemical properties of River sediments in Agbabu areas, Nigeria: Insight from principal component analysis Nature and Science 14 (12): 12-18. http://www.sciencepub.net/nature (USA) CROSSREF AND WEB OF SCIENCE

Madukwe H, Ogungbesan G, Aturamu A.O, Ajisafe, Y (2016) Provenance, tectonic setting, source area weathering and paleoenvironment of the Ilaro Formation, Dahomey Basin, Nigeria Journal of Environment and Earth Science 6, (10): 95-119 (USA) SCOPUS INDEXED

Aturamu A.O (2016) Taxonomic notes on some members of genus Uvigerina from the deep offshore Eastern Niger Delta Nigeria European-American Journal British Journal of Earth Sciences Research 4 (4): 1-16 (United Kingdom) CABELLS DIRECTORY INDEXED

Adebayo, O.F, Akinyemi, S.A, Madukwe, H.Y Aturamu, A.O, Ojo, A.O (2016): Geochemical characterization and palynological studies of some Agbada Formation deposits of the Niger delta basin: implications for paleodepositional environments Turkish Journal of Earth Science 25, 573-591 (Turkey) SCOPUS INDEXED.

Talabi, A.O, Afolagboye, L. O, Aturamu A.O and Olofinlade S. W (2017): Suitability Evaluation of River Owan Water for Irrigation Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology 11, (41): 74-80 (India) CROSSREF AND WEB OF SCIENCE

Ojo, A.O., Adebayo, O.F., Aturamu, A.O. Oguntuase, M. A (2017): Foraminiferal Study of Koda–1 and Mar–1 Wells of Western Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. Elixir Geology 108, 47593-47597 (Poland) GOOGLE SCHOOLAR, CABELLS DIRECTORY INDEXED

Aturamu, A. O, Oguntuase M. Aand Akpan A. (2017): Semi-Quantitative Analyses and Paleoecology of Palynomorphs from Kuri-1, Western Niger Delta Nigeria Elixir Geology 108C 47589-47594 (Poland) GOOGLE SCHOOLAR, CABELLS DIRECTORY INDEXED

Aturamu A. O, Madukwe Y. H, Ojo A. O, Oguntuase, A. and Ajao I. P. (2017):     Combined Foraminiferal and Palynological study of some Agbada formation deposits of the western Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, 7, (5): 96-111 (China)

Adebanji Kayode Adegoke, Adeyinka Oluyemi Aturamu, Olajide Femi Adebayo, Matthew Ademola Adeniran and Omotoso Richard Fakolade (2017): Biomarker characteristics of sediments from Kuchalli-1 and Faltu-1 Wells, Bornu Basin, NE Nigeria EKSU Journal of Science and Technology 3 (1): 17-30 (Nigeria) ACADEMIA INDEXED

Akinyemi, S.A, Adebayo, O.F, Madukwe, H.Y, Aturamu, A,O, OlaOlorun, A.O, Gitari, W.M, Momoh, A. and Ojo, A.O (2018): Geochemistry of Ahoko claystone-   shale sequence, south eastern Bida Basin, Nigeria: implications for tectonic setting, provenance and source area weathering. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, DOI:10.1080/0035919X.2017.1405853, 1-15 (South Africa) SCOPUS INDEXED.

 Sev Kender, Adeyinka O., Aturamu. Jan Zalasiewicz, Michael A. Kaminski, and Mark Williams (2019): Benthic foraminifera indicate Glacial North Pacific Intermediate Water and reduced primary productivity over Bowers Ridge, Bering Sea, since the Mid-Brunhes Transition. Journal of Micropalaeontology DOI: 10.5194/jm-38-177. 38(2):177-187 (England) SCOPUS INDEXED.

Eluwole, A.B., OlaOlorun, O.A., Ademilua, O.L., Abel O. Talabi, Adeyinka O. Aturamu, Yemisi C. Ajisafe, Olufemi F. Ojo and Christopher A. Ajayi (2020): Subsurface electrical resistivity modelling over a suspected fault zone at Ojirami, Southwestern Nigeria Modelling Earth Systems and Environment Springer 6(4), pp. 2543-2551 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00848-0 (United State of America) SCOPUS INDEXED.  

Akinyemi, S.A., Adebayo, O.F., Nyakuma, A. K. Adegoke, A. O., Aturamu, O. A. OlaOlorun, A. Adetunji, J. C. Hower, M. M. (2020): Petrology, physicochemical and thermal analyses of selected cretaceous coals     from the Benue Trough Basin in Nigeria International Journal of Coal Science and Technology, Springer 7(1), pp. 26-42 (United State of America) SCOPUS INDEXED.

Aturamu Adeyinka O., (2020): A simplified method of thin sectioning matrixfree tests: Application to some species of Uvigerina and Bolivina from the deep offshore, Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria. Ekiti State University Journal of Science and Technology 5 (1), pp. 37-43 (Nigeria) ACADEMIA INDEXED

Ajisafe, Y. C., Madukwe, H. Y. and Aturamu, A. O. (2020): An integrated   study of the reservoir architecture of “YEMI” field, offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria. Ekiti State University Journal of Science and Technology 5 (2), pp. 54-65 (Nigeria) ACADEMIA INDEXED

Segun A. Akinyemi, Bemgba B. Nyakuma, Aliyu Jauro, Olajide F. Adebayo, Olusola A. OlaOlorun, Adebanji K. Adegoke, Adeyinka O. Aturamu, Ademuyiwa Adetunji, Wilson M. Gitari, Rabelani Mudzielwan (2021): Mineralogy, physicochemical and oxidative thermal analyses of Cretaceous coals from the Benue Trough, Nigeria, Energy Geoscience, 2 (2), pp. 129-135 SCOPUS INDEXED. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engeos.2020.07.001 (USA)

Segun A. Akinyemi Bemgba B. Nyakuma Olajide F. Adebayo, Ayobami T. Kayode, Aliyu Jauro Olusola A. OlaOlorun, Adeyinka O. Aturamu Henry Y. Madukwe, Adebanji K. Adegoke, Tuan Amran T. Abdullah, Wilson M. Gitarie, Rabelani Mudzielwanae Shahadev, Rabha Binoy K. Saikia, James C. Hower. 2021 Geochemistry, mineralogy, and thermal analyses of Cretaceous coals from the Benue Trough basin Nigeria: Reconnaissance assessments Journal of African Earth Sciences Volume 178, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2021.104167 SCOPUS INDEXED.

Akinyemi S.A, Adebayo O.F, Madukwe H.Y, Kayode A.T, Aturamu A.O, OlaOlorun O.A (2022). Elemental geochemistry and organic facies of selected cretaceous coals from the Benue trough basin in Nigeria: Implication for paleodepositional environments. Marine and Petroleum Geology. 2022; 137:105490 SCOPUS INDEXED.

Ganiyu Omotola Mosuro, Kamaldeen O. Omosanya, Muhedeen Ajibola Lawal, Ahmed Oussou, Adeoye Olugbemi Oshomoji, Immaculate Mary Neh Fru, Phathutshedzo Eugene Ratshiedana, Otobong Sunday Ndukwe, Maropene Tebello Dinah Rapholo, Ovie Emmanuel Eruteya, Adedamola Beatrice Alao-Daniel, Seid Mohammedyasin, Oluwatoyin Ajilore, Nana Fatima Abdulmalik, Soumaya Ben Fredj A.A. Akinlalu, Hammed A. Lawal, Adeyinka Oluyemi Aturamu, Aaron K. Waswa, Kehinde D. Oyeyemi, Ali Aboul Hacene Tahri, Yahaya Zayyana Ibrahim, Shambel Mituku, Usman Yahaya Yaro, Mohammed S. Ozigis, Sa’ad Ibrahim, Hamisu Isah (2023) Quantitative datasets reveal marked gender disparities in Earth Sciences faculty rank in Africa. Journal of African Earth Science) 197:10476 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2022.104768 SCOPUS INDEXED.

Olugbega T. Fajemila, Moshood A. Olayiwola, Adeyinka O. Aturamu, Silvia Spezzaferri. (2023) Benthic foraminifera from the Campanian-Maastrichtian shales of the Mamu    formation at the Benin flank of the Anambra Basin, Southern Nigeria: A paleoenvironmental assessment N. Jb. Geol. Palaont. Abh. 307/3  DOI: 10.1127/njgpa/2023/1123 SCOPUS INDEXED.

Oguntuase Mary Aderonke, Aturamu Adeyinka Oluyemi, Oyebamiji Abiola Omotayo (2023) Taxonomic description of some members of Genus Quinqueloculina from the deep offshore Western, Niger Delta, Nigeria.  Irish Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, 7(6),10–27.https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/ijees/article/view/499. INDEXED BY THOMSON REUTER PUBLON, GOOGLE SCHOLARS,

Adeyinka Oluyemi Aturamu (2023). Palynological Investigation of TTtex-1 Well, coastal marsh depobelt of Eastern Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. British Journal of Earth Sciences Research, 11 (4), 77-93. https://doi.org/10.37745/bjesr.2013/vol11n47793 INDEXED BY CROSSREF, COPERNICUS

Aturamu Adeyinka Oluyemi, Akinmosin Akinwale  and Ejiofor Uchechukwu Elizabeth (2024) Calcareous nannofossils biostratigraphy of well Uche 1, Offshore Lagos, Eastern Dahomey Basin, South Western Nigeria. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews. 21(03), 1961-1971. DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.3.0849 INDEXED BY INDEX COPERNICUS, SCIENCE GATE, SCOPUS

Olusola, J.A, Aturamu, A.O,  Asaolu, O. and Ogunleye, O.S (2024). Spatial distribution and potential ecological and health risks associated with heavy metals in Ijero-Ekiti mining site, Nigeria. Regional sustainability, 5 (1), 1-17. SCOPUS INDEXED

Olusola, J.A, Aturamu, A.O, Akeju, K.F and Ogunsakin, R.E (2024). Assessment of health risks from potassium bromate and trace metals in bread consumption in Ado Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria. Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals 8 (2024) 100158, 1-9 SCOPUS INDEXED

Aturamu, A.O, Asaolu, O. and Ademuyiwa, O.J. (2024). Assessing metals and metalloids impact of roadside dust on human health in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria. Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals Volume 10 (2024) 100202, 1-12 SCOPUS INDEXED

 Madukwe, H.Y., Aturamu, A. O., Ilori, A.O. (2025). Morphometry and Paleoenvironment of Pebbles from the Agbani Sandstone, southeast Nigeria. Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 16 (1), 75-82. SCOPUS INDEXED

Akinola, Oluwatoyin Olagoke, Abel Ojo Talabi and Aturamu Adeyinka Oluyemi (2026). Phenocrystic Texture and Morphologic Variation in K-Feldspars from Porphyritic Granite Suites in Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 16, Issue 5

Adeleke Ojo, Olusola Amos Olaolorun and Adeyinka Aturamu (2026). Ecological Risk and Mobility Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soils from the Ikole–Itapaji Area, Southwestern Nigeria Global Academic and Scientific Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies Volume 4 Issue 6, 42-75

Prof. Aturamu Adeyinka Oluyemi was accorded Integrity Ambassador by the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies. Kuru Kaduna State in early in August 2026