Olukayode Jegede, Ph.D.

Dr. Olukayode Jegede studies the effect of pollutants on terrestrial ecosystems using microarthropods and other soil-based invertebrates as bioindicators. His research evaluates the toxic effect of pesticides, metals, PFAS, plastics, nutrients, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and other potential toxicants such as natural toxins relating to the agricultural industry (terrestrial and aquatic) from a one-health perspectives; looking at food animals, the environment and human health.