The faculty of Science offers a strong and dynamic foundation in the core scientific disciplines. We provide teaching, practical laboratory experiences, and research-driven learning that help students understand how science shapes their everyday lives. Our programmes equip learners with analytical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities needed to excel in industry, research, and postgraduate studies.
Our History
The Faculty of Science is among the pioneering faculties in the university, established in January 1983, with the central objective being the production of scientific and technological manpower for the country in general and Ogun State in particular. The faculty was established to disseminate, promote, and advance the growth of scientific knowledge in the University and to explore the use of this knowledge for the study and exploitation of the country’s natural resources for the advancement of the citizenry.
The first set of students admitted to the faculty – 71, commenced their courses at the temporary site, now commonly referred to as Mini Campus. Presently, the Faculty is located at the permanent site (PS).
At inception, the faculty comprised five (5) departments: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics. Over the years, a series of restructurings and consolidations necessitated by the need to meet global practices have led to an increase in the number of departments within the faculty. The faculty now houses seven departments:
- Department of Plant Science
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
The faculty cooperates with the Centre for Continuing Education (CCED), which now occupies the Mini Campus, to operate part-time programmes in science courses.
Also, the faculty runs two diploma programmes
- Advanced Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
- Advanced Certificate in Data Processing.
The Faculty of Science is a leading faculty in the university regarding research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The faculty members contribute to the society through research and community service.
Past Deans
Over the years, the faculty has been led by many notable professors who have contributed immensely to its growth. The past Deans of Science include
- Prof. T.O. Bankole
- Prof. Fayose
- Prof. A.A. Kayode
- Prof. Layi Ogunmola
- Prof. L.O. Ogunkoya
- Prof. V.W. Ogundero
- Prof. V.A. Awoderu
- Prof. O.A. Sosanwo
- Prof. A. Adebanjo
- Prof. Tunde Ogunsanwo
- Prof. S.A. Bankole
- Prof. Kola Odunaike
- Prof. O.A. Lawal
- Prof. O.O. Oyesiku
- Prof. Lawrence Adebajo
- Prof. John A. Laoye
- Professor Olutunde S. Odetunde (Present Dean)
Departments
Faculty Organogram
Professor Olutunde S. Odetunde is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin; a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan and Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin.
He commenced his career as a University Lecturer in 2002 at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State, and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Mathematics in 2022. He has authored several research articles in reputable national and offshore journals. He is one of the pioneers in Nigeria of research in Fractional Differential Equations. His major areas of research are Fractional Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Integral Equations and Mathematical Biology. He has been supervising many research projects of Undergraduate (B.Sc.) and Postgraduate (M,Sc. and Ph.D.) students.
He had previously served as Sub-Dean (Undergraduate), Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Head of Department of Mathematical Sciences, among other responsibilities. He has served as External Examiner for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in many universities including: University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Osun State University, Osogbo; Federal University of Technology, Akure; Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and Babcock University, Ilisan. He has been External Assessor for professorial cadres in many universities, and he is a reviewer to many journals.
Area of Research Interest: Fractional Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Integral Equations and Mathematical Biology
Email: tunde.odetunde@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Phone: +234(0)
Contact Information
- Address: Faculty of Science, Main Campus.
- Email: deanscience@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM