Distinguished Professor

Prof. Mabel Omowumi Ipinmoroti

Position Professor of Fisheries & Aquaculture
Institution Osun State University, Nigeria
Status Fellow, FISON

Leading researcher in sustainable fisheries management, environmental toxicology, and ecological organic agriculture. Over 25 years of distinguished academic service with extensive international collaborations across four continents.

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Prof. Mabel Omowumi Ipinmoroti
50+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
30+ International Conferences
25+ Years Experience
10+ Professional Memberships
PhD University of Ibadan
15+ Countries Visited
01 / Overview

Research Expertise

My research addresses critical challenges in sustainable aquaculture and fisheries management in Nigeria and West Africa, with a focus on environmental toxicology, alternative protein sources, and ecological approaches to fish production.

Sustainable Aquaculture

  • Alternative protein sources (insect-based feeds)
  • Organic fish production systems
  • Feed formulation and nutrition
  • Growth performance optimization

Environmental Toxicology

  • Heavy metal contamination in aquatic systems
  • Microplastics assessment in fish species
  • Pesticide toxicity studies
  • Histopathological biomarkers

Fisheries Ecology & Management

  • Fish diversity and distribution in Nigerian waters
  • Climate change impacts on fisheries
  • Recreational fisheries development
  • Artisanal fisheries socioeconomics

Ecological Organic Agriculture

  • EOA implementation in aquaculture
  • Natural preservatives for fish products
  • Organic feed production
  • Sustainable farming practices
02 / Academic Career

Appointments & Promotions

2018 – Date
Professor
Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Management, Osun State University, Osogbo
2015 – 2018
Associate Professor
Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Management, Osun State University
2010 – 2015
Senior Lecturer
Osun State University, Osogbo
2005 – 2009
Lecturer I/II
Department of Renewable Resources, Olabisi Onabanjo University
1996 – 1998
Research Officer I
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Lagos
Administrative Leadership

University Administration

Key leadership positions held within the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Management.

2025 – Date
Provost
College of Agriculture, and Renewable Natural Resources
2022 – 2023
Ag. Dean
Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Management
2020 – 2022
Dean
Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Management
2019 – 2020
Ag. Dean
Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Management
03 / Research

Grants, Projects & Supervision

Current Research Grants

  • TETFund National Research Fund (2020): Principal Investigator - Nutrition and health implications of processed insects as protein supplements in Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis diets
  • Mining Impact Assessment: Influence of mining on fish production in Ilesa mining areas, Osun State

International Projects

  • BvAT Phase 1: Team Leader - Development and Production of manual on Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA), Pillar 2: Information and Communication
  • BvAT Phase 2: Activity Leader - Validation of Research Findings on EOA, Pillar 1: Research Training and Extension
  • World Bank NARP: Baseline Study of Fisheries Resources in Southern Nigeria (1996-1998)

Postgraduate Supervision

  • Multiple PhD candidates successfully supervised to completion
  • Numerous MSc theses in fisheries management and aquaculture
  • Ongoing supervision of graduate students in environmental toxicology
  • Co-supervisor for interdisciplinary research projects

Extension & Outreach

  • Initiator and Convener: Organic Agriculture Research Group, UNIOSUN
  • Founder: Student Organic Agriculture Research Foundation
  • Developed extension guides on fish disease control and feed formulation
  • Community engagement in sustainable fisheries practices
04 / Publications

Selected Publications

Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Below is a curated selection of recent and impactful work.

Assessment and Implications of Microplastics on Some Selected Fish Species in Olomowewe River, Southwestern Nigeria

Association of Nigerian Fisheries Scientists Conference 2024

Ipinmoroti, M.O. & Iyiola, A.O.

Diversity, distribution and abundance of fish species in Lake Asejire, Oyo State, Nigeria

The Zoologist 2022

Ipinmoroti, M.O. & Iyiola, A.O.

Association of some weather factors with fish assemblage in Asejire Lake, South Western Nigeria

Journal of Agriculture and Environment 2022

Ipinmoroti, M.O., Iyiola, A.O., & Akanmu, O.A.

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in the muscle and gills of Clarias gariepinus at Osun River in Osogbo, Osun State

Journal of Global Affairs and Sustainable Development 2022

Ipinmoroti, M.O., Iyiola, A.O., Akanmu, O.A., & Ayinde, A.T.

A checklist on the status of targeted fish species in selected communities of Ondo coastal waters, Nigeria

Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science 2021

Ipinmoroti, M.O., Iyiola, A.O., & Idowu, B.A.

Histopathological biomarking changes in internal organs of Tilapia and Catfish exposed to heavy metals contamination

Journal of Taibah University for Science 2019

Abiona, O.O., Anifowose, A.J., Awojide, S.H., Adebisi, C.O., Adesina, B.T., & Ipinmoroti, M.O.

Utilization of House Fly Maggots (Musca domestica) As Replacement for Fish Meal in The Diets of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles

Journal of Insects as Food and Feed 2018

Ipinmoroti, M.O., Akanmu, O.A., & Iyiola, A.O.

Diversity and Distribution of Fish Species in Lake Asejire, South West Nigeria

Springer Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation 2018

Ipinmoroti, M.O., Iyiola, A.O., Akanmu, O.A., Orisasona, O., & Fawole, N.

Histopathological Effects of 2,2-Dichlorovinyl Dimethyl Phosphate (DDVP) on Coptodon zilli Juveniles

Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Ibadan 2018

Ipinmoroti, M.O., Iyiola, A.O., & Fayiga, A.O.

Detection of toxic flame retardants in aquatic and terrestrial environment: An emerging global concern

Electronic Journal of Biology 2017

Fayiga, A. & Ipinmoroti, M.O.

Environmental Pollution in Africa

Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer) 2016

Fayiga, O., Ipinmoroti, M.O., & Chirenje, T.

Ichthyofauna diversity of lake Asejire: ecological implications

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2013

Ipinmoroti, M.O.

Qualities of Tilapia zillii products from solar tent dryer in the humid tropical environment

International Journal of AgriScience 2012

Ipinmoroti, M.O.

Assessment of recreational fisheries components of two man-made lakes in Western Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Fisheries 2011

Ipinmoroti, M.O.

Effectiveness of groundnut oil as preservative for African catfish under natural environmental conditions

Africa International Journal of Sciences, Technologies, and Social Sciences 2011

Ipinmoroti, M.O.

Book Chapters: 8 published | Monographs: 2 | Conference Proceedings: 25+

05 / Recognition

Professional Recognition & Leadership

Active participation in international professional organizations with leadership roles and recognition from global research communities.

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Fellow

Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)

Since 2003

🌍

Board Member

American Fisheries Society (AFS)

International Fisheries Section

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Article Reviewer

World Aquaculture Society (WAS)

Since 2013

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Financial Secretary

Nigerian Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners (NOAN)

2009-2015

🔬

Member

Organisation for Women Scientists in the Developing World (OWSD)

Since 2010

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Member

Estuarine and Coastal System Association (ECSA)

Since 2016

Additional Professional Memberships

  • International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET)
  • International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR)
  • Tilapia Association of Nigeria (TADAN)
  • Afri-Fishnet Network
  • Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP)
  • Association of Nigerian Fisheries Scientists

Training & Professional Development

  • MSC Fisheries Improvement Projects Training (Portland, USA, 2015)
  • Carrying Capacity of Cage Farming (FUNAAB/Wageningen, 2015)
  • Development of Organic Agriculture, Certification & Trade (Ghana, 2010)
  • REFILS Leadership Workshop (World Bank/IITA, 1997)

Travel Grants Received

  • 16th IIFET Biennial Conference, Tanzania (2012)
  • 17th IFOAM Organic World Congress, South Korea (2011)
  • Multiple American Fisheries Society conferences (2015, 2016, 2020)
  • Pan African Fish and Fisheries Association, Ethiopia (2008)
06 / International Engagement

Conferences & Presentations

Over 30 international conferences across 4 continents, presenting cutting-edge research and building collaborative networks in fisheries science.

2024
5th Annual Conference - Association of Nigerian Fisheries Scientists

Lagos, Nigeria

Assessment and Implications of Microplastics on Fish Species in Olomowewe River

2022
37th Annual Conference - Fisheries Society of Nigeria

Adamawa, Nigeria

Characterization of Oreochromis niloticus and Coptodon zillii of Lake Asejire

2020
150th American Fisheries Society Conference

Virtual Conference

Influence of heavy metals on fish abundance and diversity in River Osun

2016
146th American Fisheries Society Conference

Kansas City, USA

Socio-economic Analysis of Fishers on Erinle Reservoir

2015
145th American Fisheries Society Conference

Portland, Oregon, USA

Anthropogenic Characteristics of Fishers at Asejire Lake + FIP Training

2015
3rd African Organic Conference

Lagos, Nigeria

Opinion and Involvement of Fish Farmers in Organic Agriculture

2013
2nd OWSD Africa Regional Conference

Sunyani, Ghana

Impact of climate change on fish supply by artisanal fisherfolks

2012
16th IIFET Biennial Conference

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Biological and socioeconomic viability of recreational fisheries

2012
6th World Fisheries Congress

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Effect of growth environment on haematological parameters of catfish

2011
17th IFOAM Organic World Congress

Gyeonggi Paldang, South Korea

Organic production of zooplankton from cassava peels

2010
4th General Assembly - Third World Organisation for Women Scientists

Beijing, China

Constraints to Nigerian Women's Participation in Recreational Fishing

2008
4th International Conference - Pan African Fish and Fisheries Association

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Fish Diversity in Lake Asejire: Ecological Implications

07 / Contact

Get in Touch

Interested in collaboration, consultation, or learning more about my research? I welcome inquiries from fellow researchers, students, and industry partners.

Office Address

Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Management

Osun State University

Osogbo, Osun State

Nigeria

Email & Phone

mabel.ipinmoroti@uniosun.edu.ng

wumsco@yahoo.com

+234 802 887 1853

+234 807 716 1235

Postal Address

P.O. Box 4011

UI Post Office

Ibadan, Nigeria