Affiliations/Memberships:
Member, Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON)

Member, Nigerian Tropical Biology Association (NTBA)

Academic Qualifications with dates:

1. D (Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy) -                                2009
2. Sc. (Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy) -                             2002
3. B.Sc. (Ed.) (Biology)                      -                              1998
4. NCE (Biology/Chemistry)           -                              1993
5. West African Senior School Certificate -              1984

Commendations

1. Commendation for high level of commitment and dedication to college responsibilities (College of Natural Sciences Academic Board, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta: February 11, 2010)
2. Commendation for research effort in traditional medical knowledge by the Nigerian Tribune (Thursday, 28th February, 2013: pg. 38).

Teaching Experience

1. Professor: October 2019 till date (Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State)
2. Associate Professor: October 2015 – September 2019 (Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State)
3. Senior Lecturer: December 2011 – September 2015 (Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State)
4. Lecturer I: June 2011 – November 2011 (Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State)
5. Lecturer II: October 2008 – June 2011 (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State)
6. Assistant Lecturer: October 2005 – October 2008 (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State)
7. Assistant Lecturer: August 2003 – September 2005 (University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State)

Publications

2020

(1) Sakiru Morenikeji Erinoso, David Olaniran Aworinde, Olasimbo Anuoluwapo Teniola and Samuel Omoniyi Ojo (2020). Ethnobotany of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. and its importance in the household economy of the Ikale and Ilaje of Ondo State, Nigeria. Ethnobotany Research and Applications. 20.42: 1-16. (Georgia, 30% Contribution)

(2) Ojatula, A.O., Aworinde, D.O., Osewole, A.O. and Ogungbemi, A.O. (2020). Aphrodisiac potential and phytochemical evaluation of ethanol extract of Microdesmis keayana J. Leonard roots. COAST Journal of the Faculty of Science. 1 (2): 154-163. (Nigeria, 40% Contribution)

(3) Aworinde, D.O., Erinoso, S.M., IbunkunOluwa, M.R. and Teniola, S.A. (2020). Herbal concoctions used in the management of some women-related health disorders in Ibadan, Southwestern, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biosciences. 147: 15091-15099. (Kenya, 50% Contribution)

2018

(4) David Olaniran Aworinde, Sakiru Morenikeji Erinoso, Alimi Adeyemi Ogundele and Emmanuel Chukwuamaka Chidube (2018). Leaf micro- and macro-morphological studies on some species in four genera of the family Asteraceae in Nigeria. Advances in Science and Technology. 12(1&2): 12-19. (Nigeria, 50% Contribution)

(5) Aworinde, David Olaniran, Erinoso, Sakiru Morenikeji, Ogundele, Alimi Adeyemi, Teniola, Olasimbo Anuoluwapo and Ojo, Samuel Omoniyi (2018). The “Doctrine of Signatures” in herbal prescriptions among the Ikale and Ilaje communities of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 12(18): 222-227. (Kenya, 50% Contribution)

(6) Erinoso, S.M. and Aworinde, D.O. (2018). Current outlook and future promise of ethnobotany in Nigeria: A review and personal observation. African Journal of Plant Science. 12(4): 73-80. (Kenya, 50% Contribution)

2016

(7) Adegbite, A.E., Aworinde, D.O., Esho, T.K. and Kosolu, O.A. (2016). Morphological studies, rare branching and flowering patterns in some varieties of sunflower (Helianthus annus L.). Nigerian Journal of Botany. 29(2): 177-189. (Nigeria, 40% Contribution)

(8) Aworinde, D.O., Erinoso, S.M. and IbukunOluwa, M.R. (2016). Mineral compositions, phytochemical constituents and in vitro antimicrobial screening of some chewing sticks from Ibadan, South-western Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biosciences. 101: 9589-9597. (Kenya, 70% Contribution) 

2015

(9) Aworinde, D.O. and Erinoso, S.M. (2015). Ethnobotanical investigation of indigenous plants used in the management of some infant illnesses in Ibadan Southwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 12(1): 9-16. (Nigeria, 80% Contribution)

2014

(10) Jayeola, A.A., Aworinde, D.O., and Ogundairo, B.O. (2014). Comparative leaf morphology and anatomy of some Nigerian Rattan (Arecaceae – Calamoideae Beilschm.). Journal of Science Research. 13:23-36. (Nigeria, 40% Contribution)

(11) Olubunmi Josephine Sharaibi, Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, Anthony Jide Afolayan and David Olaniran Aworinde (2014). Ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants used for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia in Lagos State Nigeria. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research. 8(43): 1284-1288. (Kenya, 25% Contribution)

(12) Aworinde David Olaniran and Fawibe Oluwasegun Olamide (2014). Taxonomic significance of foliar epidermal characters in the Caesalpinoideae. African Journal of Plant Science. 8(10): 462-472. (Kenya, 80% Contribution)

(13) David Olaniran Aworinde, Adeyemi Alimi Ogundele and Busirat Odunayo Ogundairo (2014). Morphological and leaf epidermal features of some Capsicum species (Solanaceae) from Nigeria. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science. 37(1): 65-72. (Malaysia, 70% Contribution) 

2013

(14) Aworinde, D.O., Ogundairo, B.O. Erinoso, S.M. and Sharaibi, O.J. (2013). Foliar epidermal and petiole anatomical studies of some Nigerian species of Ipomoea (Convolvulaceae). Current Botany. 4(3): 55-58. (United Arab Emirates, 65% Contribution)

(15) Aworinde, D.O., Ogundairo, B.O. and Erinoso, S.M. (2013). Comparative leaf architectural studies of some Vernonia Schreb (Asteraceae) in Nigeria. Current Botany. 4(3): 43-47. (United Arab Emirates, 70% Contribution)

(16) Aworinde, D.O. and Erinoso, S.M. (2013). Relationship between species composition and home garden size in Odeda LGA, Ogun State, Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 6(2). 10-18. (Nigeria, 60% Contribution)

(17) Aworinde, D.O., Erinoso, S.M., Ogundairo, B.O. and Olanloye, A.O. (2013). Assessment of plants grown and maintained in home gardens in Odeda area Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry. 5(2): 29-36. (Kenya, 60% Contribution) 

2012

(18) Aworinde D.O., Ogundairo, B.O., Erinoso, S.M. and Sharaibi, O.J. (2012). Systematic studies of eight Nigerian species of family Rubiaceae. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research. 13: 45-55. (Nigeria, 60% Contribution)

(19) D.O. Aworinde, B.O. Ogundairo and S.M. Erinoso (2012). Taxonomic significance of leaf epidermal characters in some species of Ficus Linn. in Nigeria. Advances in Science and Technology. 6(2): 101-110. (Nigeria, 70% Contribution)

(20) Aworinde, D.O., Ogundairo, B.O., Osuntoyinbo, K.F. and Olanloye, O.A. (2012). Foliar epidermal characters of some Sterculiaceae species in Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 5(1): 48-56. (Nigeria, 70% Contribution)

(21) Erinoso, S.M. and Aworinde, D.O. (2012). Ethnobotanical survey of some medicinal plants used in traditional health care in Abeokuta areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 6(18): 1352-1362. (Kenya, 50% Contribution)

(22) Aworinde, D.O., Jayeola, A.A. and Ogundairo, B.O. (2012). The distribution and ecology of Nigerian Rattan palms (Calamoideae). Nigerian Journal of Ecology. 12: 13-17. (Nigeria, 80 Contribution)

(23) David Olaniran Aworinde, Bushirat Odunayo Ogundairo, Sakiru Morenikeji Erinoso and Adebimpe Oluwafunmilayo Olanloye (2012). Foliar epidermal studies of some Nigerian species of Sida Linn. (Malvaceae). Scholarly Journal of Agricultural Science. 2(2): 18-22. (Nigeria, 60% Contribution) 

2010

(24) Aworinde, D.O., Abeegunrin, T.A. and Ogundairo, B.O. (2010). Effects of motor vehicle exhaust dust on the morpho-anatomical properties of Chromolaena odorata (R.H. KING and SCHRAD. EX DC) leaves in southwestern Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 7(4): 256-259. (Nigeria, 70% contribution)

(25) Idowu, O.A., Soniran, O.T., Ajana, O. and Aworinde, D.O. (2010).  Ethnobotanical survey of antimalarial plants used in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Pharmacy and Phamacology. 4(2): 55-60. (Kenya, 25% Contribution)

(26) Aworinde, D.O. and Ogundairo, B.O. (2010). Leaf Anatomical Studies in Some Species of Solanum Linn. (Solanaceae) in Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 7(2): 163-168. (Nigeria, 70% Contribution) 

2009

(27) Aworinde, D.O., Olagoke, A.O. and Ogundele, O. (2009). Comparative wood anatomy of Nigerian Ratttans (Calamoideae Linn.). Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. 5(6): 909-914. (Russia, 80% Contribution)

(28) Jayeola A.A., Aworinde, D.O. and Folorunso, A.E. (2009). Use of Wood Characters in the Identification of Selected Timber species in Nigeria. Not. Bot. Hort. Agrobot. Cluj. 37(2): 28-32. (Romania, 30% Contribution)

(29) Aworinde, D.O. and Ogundairo, B.O. (2009). Leaf epidermal micro-morphology in some members of Solanum L. (Solanaceae) in Nigeria. University of Zambia Journal of Science and Technology. 13(2):29-40. (Zambia, 75% Contribution)

(30) Aworinde, D.O. and Jayeola, A.A. (2009). Anatomical studies of some varieties of Arachis hypogaea Linn. of Nigeria. Advances in Science and Technology. 3(1): 55-62. (Nigeria, 80% Contribution)

(31) Aworinde, D.O., Nwoye, D.U., Jayeola, A.A., Olagoke, A.O. and Ogundele, A.A. (2009). Taxonomic significance of foliar epidermis in some members of Euphorbiaceae family in Nigeria. Research Journal of Botany. 4(1): 17-28. (United Arab Emirate, 60% Contribution) 

2008

(32) Aworinde, D.O., Jayeola, A.A., Olagoke, A.O., Abeegunrin, T.A. and Ogundele, A.A. (2008). Foliar epidermal morphology in the Genus Hibiscus in Nigeria: Implication on their taxonomy. Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics. 5(4): 73-81. (Nigeria, 60% Contribution)

(33) Aworinde, D.O., Abeegunrin, T.A. and Ogundele, A.A. (2008). Ethnobotanical survey of plants of medicinal importance in Southwestern Nigeria. Applied Tropical Agriculture. 13: 24-33. (Nigeria, 70% Contribution) 

2007

(34) Aworinde, D.O., Ayodele, M.S. and Adegbite, A.E. (2007). Non- timber forest products of University of Ibadan Botanical Garden and their potentials. Applied Tropical Agriculture. 12(2): 20-27. (Nigeria, 80% Contribution)

(35) Aworinde, D.O., Jayeola, A.A. and Ayodele, M.S. (2007). Fruit morphological characterization among some varieties of Arachis hypogaea Linn. in Nigeria. Advances in Science and Technology. 1(2): 155-160. (Nigeria, 80% Contribution)