Olatunde A. Oderinwale is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), Greensboro, USA. He is a Research Assistant at the Ruminant Nutrition Lab, where his research focuses on nutritional strategies for improved performance and nutrient digestibility; milk yield; greenhouse gas mitigations; batch culture; RUSITEC; and omics studies on beef and dairy cattle.
As a university scholar, he lectures in the Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria, before his program at NC A&T. He had an Associate degree (Magna cum laude), Bachelor’s (Summa cum laude), and Master’s (Distinction) degrees in Animal Science. He also earned a World Bank-sponsored doctorate in Ruminant Production. In addition to this, he has managerial experience that spans over a decade in the livestock industry, having worked in private and government establishments.
With a profound commitment to advancing dairy science and ruminant nutrition, Olatunde aims to enhance food security, promote animal welfare, and foster environmental sustainability. Olatunde is deeply interested in conducting disruptive research with innovative solutions and exploring the intersections of animal health, nutrition, and environmental impact. He advocates for integrating scientific research with practical applications to improve the efficiency and sustainability of ruminant animals and dairy production systems.
Olatunde has several published articles and is a member of professional bodies such as:
i. Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
ii. American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
iii. American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)
iv. International Goat Association (IGA)
v. British Society of Animal Science (BSAS)
vi. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
vii. United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)
viii. Registered Animal Scientist with the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)
ix. Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM- Chartered)
x. Organic Agriculture Professionals in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (OAPTIN)
xi. Cattle Ranching Association of Nigeria
xii. Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN)
xiii. Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP)
In addition to his academic pursuits, Olatunde enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and engaging in meaningful conversations on professional developments, fellowships, scholarships, and career opportunities.
Olatunde is open to connections as highlighted.
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