Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christopher Aboyeji | Crop physiology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christopher Aboyeji is an accomplished academic and researcher in Agronomy with a Ph.D. from the University of Ilorin (2014), an M.Sc. and PGDE from Ahmadu Bello University, an MBA from LAUTECH, and a B.Agric. from University of Ilorin. He has been a faculty member at Landmark University since 2014, actively contributing to teaching, research, and academic leadership. His expertise spans crop physiology, weed science, agripreneurship, and climate-smart agriculture. Dr. Aboyeji has coordinated and served on multiple university committees, including research and publication, agripreneurship, and land utilization. He has received prestigious recognitions such as the 2024 TETFUND/NRF grant for promoting farmer-led innovations and the 2022 Elsevier awards for SDG 2 – Zero Hunger. Ranked among Scopus’s top 500 Nigerian authors in 2021 and 2022, he has taught a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, making impactful contributions to agricultural education and sustainable development in Nigeria.

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🎓 Educational Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christopher Aboyeji possesses a rich and diverse academic background that underpins his expertise in agronomy and education. He earned his Ph.D. in 2014 from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, where he also obtained his Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric.) in 1997. He pursued further specialization with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agronomy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2008, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the same institution in 2007. Expanding his professional scope, he obtained an MBA from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in 2002. His early exposure to digital skills began with a Professional Certificate in Computer Packages from Iya Abubakar Computer Center, ABU Zaria, in 2000. This broad and interdisciplinary educational foundation has enabled Dr. Aboyeji to effectively bridge agricultural sciences, educational development, and technological applications throughout his academic and professional career.

📘 Teaching Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christopher Aboyeji has been a dedicated faculty member at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, where he has significantly contributed to teaching, research, and academic development. With over a decade of continuous service, he has played a pivotal role in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in agronomy and related disciplines. His expertise spans a wide range of subjects including crop physiology, weed science, and agripreneurship. Dr. Aboyeji’s commitment to excellence in teaching is reflected in his active involvement in curriculum delivery, research supervision, and student-centered academic initiatives.

🌱 Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christopher Aboyeji’s research primarily focuses on sustainable crop production, soil fertility management, and organic and integrated nutrient practices in tropical agriculture. His studies explore the use of organic manures, biochar, green manures, and inorganic fertilizers to enhance soil chemical properties, crop yield, and nutritional quality, particularly in crops like okra, radish, ginger, groundnut, and tomato. He investigates the synergistic effects of soil amendments on plant growth, mineral uptake, and heavy metal accumulation. His work contributes significantly to agroecology and climate-smart agriculture by promoting environmentally friendly and farmer-led innovations. With high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Scientific Reports and Scientia Horticulturae, Dr. Aboyeji addresses critical global challenges related to food security, soil degradation, and sustainable nutrient management. His research outcomes are directly aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2 – Zero Hunger), demonstrating his commitment to advancing agricultural sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

Publication Top Notes

📘 Different organic manure sources and NPK fertilizer on okra – Cited by 316 (2020) 📈🥬
📘 Effects of biochar and poultry manure on radish yield – Cited by 240 (2019) 🌱🐔
📘 Green manures and NPK fertilizer on okra quality – Cited by 180 (2019) 🥗🍀
📘 Biochar, poultry manure & NPK on ginger – Cited by 76 (2020) 🌿🫚
📘 Biochar & poultry manure effects on radish – Cited by 57 (2019) 🌾🥕
📘 Mulch materials impact on okra and soil – Cited by 56 (2017) 🍂🧪
📘 Zinc & Boron foliar fertilizer on groundnut – Cited by 50 (2019) 🥜⚗️
📘 P and Zn fertilizers on groundnut performance – Cited by 49 (2020) 🧪🌻
📘 Organic/inorganic fertilizers on tomato & cucumber – Cited by 46 (2022) 🍅🥒
📘 Urea and maize cob ash on okra – Cited by 44 (2018) 🌽🥬
📘 Green biomass on radish yield and vitamin C – Cited by 39 (2019) 🍋🥗
📘 Poultry manure on green amaranth nutrition – Cited by 29 (2019) 🥬🧬
📘 Zn-fertilizer, green biomass & poultry manure on okra – Cited by 24 (2021) 🧪🍀