1. KOMOLAFE OMOTAYO BABATUNDE
Plot 3 Opposite B.S. 12/14, B.S Street, Shagari Estate, Pako Bus-stop, Ipaja, Lagos-State, Nigeria.
Mobile numbers: +2348135957363, +2348037261112
E-mail:komochericho2007@yahoo.com, komochericho2007@outlook.com
Objective To build a career based on research in an organization where challenging
issues are dealt with to contribute to the improvement of livelihood and offer
opportunity for the development of self and the society at large.
Personal skills and
competences
Language (s) Fluent in English and Yoruba (Speaking and Writing)
Computer skills Competent with most Microsoft Office Programmes;
Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Good experience with;
NTsys, XL stat, MEGA 6, Q Basic programing and Statistical
package for social science (SPSS), OP STAT.
Practical Experiences Isolation of RNA using Trizol, DNA using CTAB, Tissue culture, estimation
of Proline content, determination of Membrane Stability Index, Mushroom
production, Sericulture and other Proper laboratory experience, Field
Experiment, indoor and outdoor Plant Growth chamber management.
Equipment handled Experienced with PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), qRT-PCR Real Time
PCR, SPAD meter, Infra-Red Gas Analyser (IRGA), Spectrophotometer, gel
documentation unit, and conductivity meter.
Organisational skills Effective administration skills, Laboratory management experience, ability
to work with minimal supervision, Time and Events management skills.
Social skills Public Speaking/Effective information dissemination.
Team Player.
Online Courses with
Certificates
BIOC372.2x: Fundamentals of Immunology Part 2
Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Rice University
AdvBIO.2x: Preparing for the AP Biology Exam, Part 2 –Genetics
Center for Digital Learning and Scholarship
Rice University

2. Personal interests Special interest in Planning and executing Research, Experimentations,
Statistical Computation and calculation, Analytical thinking, Acquiring
knowledge, achieving goals, meeting targets, team work and solving
problems. Love to travel and experience different cultures.
Education and training
Dates July 2013 – July 2015
Title of qualification awarded Masters in Plant Biotechnology (M. Sc. Agriculture Biotechnology) CGPA
8.692/10 (First Division with Distinction)
Principal
subjects/occupational skills
covered
Thesis Title: Molecular Characterization using SSR Marker and Effects of
Heat Stress in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes
Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology,
Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dates 2006 - 2011
Title of qualification awarded Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (B. Agric. Tech) in Crop, Soil and Pest
management CGPA 4.08/5.0 (Second Class Upper Division)
Principal
subjects/occupational skills
covered
Thesis title: Effects of Levels of Initial Infestation on Damage to Resistant
and Susceptible cowpea by Callosobruchus maculatus, 2011.
Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
The Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Dates 1998 - 2004
Title of qualification awarded National Examinations council (NECO)
Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Federal Government College, Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria.
Dates 1991 - 1998
Title of qualification awarded Primary School Leaving Certificate
Name and type of
organisation providing
education and training
Franciscan Nursery and Primary School, Ilesha, Osun state, Nigeria.
Additional information PRESENTATIONS
“The Status of Varietal Resistance in the control of Callosobruchus
maculatus (F.) infesting cowpea in Nigeria.” B. Agric. Tech. Seminar,
(2011).
“Metabolomics and its Applications in Crop Improvement ” M. Sc. Seminar,
(2014)

3. Work experience
Dates November, 2011 – October, 2012
Occupation or position held Subject teacher
Responsibilities Teaching Agricultural Science and Computer Studies, coordination of
practical classes and Examinations
Name and address of
employer
Sancta Maria Secondary School, Ogbor Ugiri, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo State,
Nigeria
Type of business or sector Educational sector
Dates June – October 2010
Occupation or position held Internship
Responsibilities Biotechnology Research - Conducting Micro propagation research on
endangered tree species
Name and address of
employer
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Jericho Hills, P.M.B. 5054, Ibadan,
Oyo State
Type of business or sector Agricultural sector
Dates March – May 2007
Occupation or position held Teacher
Responsibilities Teaching J.S.S. one students Mathematics
Name and address of
employer
St. John Secondary School, Kajola Street Imo, Ilesha, Osun State.
Type of business or sector Educational sector
Personal information
Nationality Nigerian
Date of birth 18th
of February, 1989
Gender Male
Hobbies Reading and Working with data
Games Monopoly and Chess
Religion Christianity
Marital status Single
Referees Available on Request