Research & Analytical Focus
My research sits at the intersection of analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, and public health. I develop innovative analytical methods using GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, chromatographic profiling, and environmentally focused chemical analysis. My goal is to build accurate, sustainable, and data-driven solutions that address global challenges across food safety, toxicology, renewable energy, and environmental protection.
Core Research Areas
Explore the scientific domains that shape my research and analytical work.
Waste-to-Wealth
Creating environmentally friendly methods that convert agricultural and industrial waste into economically useful products.
Biomass Conversion
Developing chemical and catalytic strategies that transform biomass into sustainable biofuels and valuable industrial chemicals.
Cannabinoid Profiling
Quantitative chromatographic profiling of cannabinoids for quality control, potency assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Mycotoxin Detection
Sensitive identification of aflatoxins and fumonisins in food and agricultural products, supporting global food safety systems.
Analytical Method Development
Designing and validating GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analytical methods for environmental, chemical, and toxicological research.
Cyanide & Thiocyanate Analysis
Advanced detection of cyanide and thiocyanate in mining wastewater, blood, and environmental samples using MS-based techniques.
Instrumentation & Techniques
My work integrates advanced analytical platforms to deliver reliable, accurate, and application-ready scientific solutions.
- Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS)
- Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
- SPE, QuEChERS, microextraction, derivatization
- Multiresidue chemical analysis
- Calibration curve modeling & validation
- Biomarker analysis in environmental & biological matrices
Scientific Impact
My research supports global scientific progress in areas such as renewable energy, food safety, environmental sustainability, clinical toxicology, and regulatory compliance. The analytical methods I develop are designed to be accurate, reproducible, and practical for real-world application.
Awards & Recognitions
- Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Grant — $5,000 (2024)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Technician Award Grant — £5,512 (2022)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Developing Scholarship Grant — £4,900 (2021)
- Green Rise Innovation Hub Virtual Accelerator Award — $2,000 (2020)
Open to Collaborations
I welcome academic, industrial, and interdisciplinary collaborations. If your project involves analytical chemistry, method development, environmental monitoring, or applied chemical research, I would be glad to connect.
📩 Email: Ayowole.owolabi@jacks.sdstate.edu