Dr. Babatunde Ojo - MMPIL-RESUME

Babatunde Ojo, Ph.D.
15330 Dobson Avenue, South Holland, IL, 60473 |Email: tundeojophd@gmail.com | Cell:(770) 316-8772
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Executive Summary
25+ year’s skilled scientific professional in the field of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry. Talented and
enthusiastic with professional experience in both classical and modern synthetic methodologies – Well versed
with scientific methods, techniques and applications. Possess a thorough knowledge of research principles
and examination techniques. Recognized as Prestigious Faculty National Role Model. Mentored several
students. Grant award nominee, key note speaker. Published 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles in
International Journals. Principal Inventor on three U.S. Patents. Developed new PhD in Biotechnology
program in academia. True team contributor, faculty member charged with providing teaching, research and
advisement instruction to undergraduate and graduate students. Effective communicator, team player with
phenomenal problem solving aptitude. Director (Religious Education), 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Program
Administrator and Religious Counselor, and Chaplain.
Proficiencies
 Research & Development  Leadership & Supervision  Quality Assurance
 Grants Management  Team Building  Database Administration
 Logistics & Budget Management  Project Management  Data Analysis
 (STEM) Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
 Intellectual Property/
Drug Patents
 Faculty Teaching, Research,
Advisement & Mentoring
 Laboratory Management  Medicinal Chemistry  Spectrometry/
Chromatography
 Problem Solving  Process Improvement  Creativity & Innovation
 Multi-step Organic Synthesis
Drug Development
 Drug Application Labeling:
(BLAs, NDAs, ANDAs, & INDs)
 Regulatory Compliance
 Personnel Management  Interpersonal Relationships  Collaboration
Education
 Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Toledo -- Toledo, Ohio (1995)
Thesis Advisor: Professor William S. Messer, Jr.
 Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Toledo -- Toledo, Ohio (1992)
 Master of Science in PharmChemistry, Ahmadu Bello University --Zaria, Nigeria (1986)
 Honors Bachelor of Science In Chemistry, University of Lagos -- Lagos, Nigeria (1981)
Thesis Advisor: Professor Oyindamola Somorin
Intellectual Property/Patents Issued by USPTO
 Muscarinic agonists, Ojo, B. and W.S. Messer, Jr., U.S. Patent # 5,726,179, issued March 10, 1998.
 Muscarinic agonists compounds, Ojo, B. and P.G. Dunbar. U.S. Patent # 5,618,818 issued April 8, 1997.
 Muscarinic agonists, Ojo, B. and W.S. Messer, Jr., PCT Patent, U.S. Patent # 8,625,144 issued Aug1997.

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Professional Experience
Miracle Center International Ministries Community-Based Abstinence
Education Program (Section 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization), Atlanta, GA
SELF EMPLOYED 2015 - CURRENT
Director (Religious Education) | Non-Profit Program Administrator | Religious Counselor |
Chaplain.
 Director (Religious Education), Program Administrator, Religious Counselor, and Chaplain for a
community-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
 Charged with the responsibility of obtaining federal income tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code
(IRC) Section 501 (c) (3) for the organization.
 Prepared and submitted a 501 (c) (3) application with required documents to the IRS.
 Obtained a Section 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization tax exempt status for the organization.
 Developed an active abstinence curriculum for teaching courses such as correlation between sex and
alcohol, and correlation between sexual activity and other High-Risk behaviors.
 Conduct regular lectures & and use of recorded video on consequences of drug and alcohol abuse in a
classroom environment to promote abstinence-until marriage education, as defined by Section 510(b)(2)
in Title V of the Social Security Act, for adolescents aged 12 through 18.
 Deliver lectures to youths programs that affords the opportunity to develop skills that enable them to
make healthy choices when faced with pressures to conform to risky behaviors prevalent among teens
 Provide counseling sessions to individuals, groups and families to help them understand problems, deal
with crisis situation, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
 Provide counseling sessions to individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, spiritual, and
emotional problems.
 Collaborate with other members of the organization to establish goals and objectives for educational
programs and develop ways to encourage programs.
 Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, and prevention talks to
the general public.
 Collaborate with committees and individuals to address financial and administrative issues pertaining to
the organization.
 Perform spiritual assessments and interventions in both individual and group settings.
 Maintain proper documentation for provision of counseling sessions.
 Organize interfaith, community, civic, educational and recreational activities in accordance with defined
mission of the organization.
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA 2008 – 2015
Associate Professor of Chemistry (Tenured) [40 hrs per week]
 Served as a member of the Fort Valley State University Graduate Faculty & other University Committees.
 Serve on academic and administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental
matters, and academic issues.
 Recruitment & Selection Board--Department of Chemistry and College of Arts and Science Faculty;
charged with the responsibility of recruiting new assistant and adjunct professors to include lab
technicians.
 Promotion and tenure committee member. Selected several full time tenured professors.
 Synthesized 125 methylphenidate derivatives as cocaine antagonists, which were instrumental in defining
new structure-activity relationship profile among the methylphenidate class of compounds; as potential
drug candidates for cocaine abuse.

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 Published four papers from these new methylphenidate analogues in international peer-reviewed journals
in the field of synthetic organic chemistry.
 Key Note Speaker. Seminar series for Drug Development & Cocaine Abuse at Albany State University,
Division of Natural Sciences and Fort Valley State University, Faculty of Agriculture, Family Services and
Technology.
 Editorial Board member for several International peer-reviewed journals in the area of medicinal and
organic chemical syntheses to include experimental pharmacology and drug discovery.
 Charged with the responsibility of developing a new PhD Program in Biotechnology.
 Provided faculty teaching, research and advisement to approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate
students in subject areas such as Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Molecular Pharmacology,
Toxicology and Biochemistry).
 Successfully Educator-- approximately 4,200 students trained, have graduated from graduate and
professional schools with M.D., PharmD, PhD and Nursing Degrees.
 Students trained have successfully gained employment and careers in pharmaceutical industry,
biotechnology companies, hospitals, clinics, federal regulatory agencies, and International Corporations.
 Served at thesis advisor for students in enrolled in graduate degree programs.
 Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and supervision of students’ academic progress
 Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
 Represented the State of Georgia Academia for a highly competitive NIH- and NSF-Sponsored Research
Grant Proposal development workshop.
Awards & Distinction
 Received and recognized with a prestigious national role model faculty Mentor award at the annual
national conference of the Minority Access Incorporation (2013).
Citation: recognition of exemplary achievements in motivating, counseling and guiding others
that will positively impart and enhance increase participation and enrolment of African-
American and other under-represented minority student populations in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
 Induction into BKX/NIH Scientific Honors Society – Fort Valley State University Chapter (2011)
Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, GA 2006 – 2008
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry [40 hrs per week]
 Delivered lectures to over 2,600 undergraduate students in key subject areas which include--organic
chemistry, general chemistry, survey of chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical separation to include
sub-topics in Spectrometry, Chromatography, Biochemistry, and Laboratory components.
 Students majored in areas such as chemistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy and pre-nursing
 Supervise students' laboratory work. Utilizing scientific research methodology and chemical testing /
analytical procedures.
 Laboratory Management. Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for
handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
 Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
 Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
 Performance Appraisal. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments,
and papers. Maintain student attendance, grades and records.
 About 1,600 students trained have completed their first academic and or professional degrees in A.S,

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B.Sc., MSN, and M.S degree programs from an institution of higher learning regionally and nationally.
 Most students taught have successfully completed their Masters, PharmD; MD and PhD programs and
are now gainfully employed as Medical Doctors, Registered Pharmacists, Faculty Professors, Nurse
Practioners, Postsecondary teachers, Civil Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Biochemists, Analytical
Chemists, Software Developers, Mathematical Statisticians, IT Systems Programmers and Physicists.
 Faculty Mentor. Serve as liaison between the student, College Deans, and Department Chairs
 Counsel, mentored and advised students on career paths. Assist in creating a career development plan,
professional development goals and provide insights into the realities of a successful career; be it
academically or professionally.
 Mentored approximately 55 students enrolled in National Science Foundation sponsored grant programs
– LSAMP/MESA
Awards & Distinction
 Recipient and Inductee, 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, International Biographical
Center (IBC), Cambridgeshire, England (2007).
 Recipient and Inductee, Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, International Biographical Center
(IBC), Cambridgeshire, England (2007)
MESA Program Director
 Appointed as Director of NSF-Sponsored institutional grant award funding in the amount of $2.5million
dollars for duration of four years.
 As MESA Program Director, charged with responsibilities of coordinating and directly supervising the
planning and execution of all special student services including field trips, study groups, tutoring,
speakers, incentive/scholarship awards, academic and career advising, summer program and jobs.
 Consultation and collaboration. Consulted with the Math, Science and Engineering division chair for
further development and implementation of the MESA program.
 Hire, train, supervise and evaluates assigned staff for the MESA Program.
 Plan and coordinate activities relative to MESA Program student recruitment, career advising and job
orientation for students, and activities related to academic advising and transfer requirements.
 Recruitment and Selection. Identified and recruited eligible students for the MESA program
 Budget Management. Oversee MESA Program Budget with tasks that include budget analysis; processing
of budget line items, monitors expenses and expenditures.
 Assign subordinate with tasks associated with planning of future budgets.
 MESA Program Logistics. Order needed supplies and materials. Handling additional administrative
details; such as payment of stipends to MESA students
 Prepared mid-year and annual program and financial reports as required for program.
 Meets regularly with MESA state-wide director to report on progress of the program and to address
general issues for further program development.
 Attends orientation, training, meetings, conferences and other scheduled meetings and conventions of
MESA directors and advisors arranged by the MESA state-wide office.
 Maintained regular contact with MESA state-wide office; completes reports and evaluations, compiles
data and prepares status reports as required and or requested.
 Maintained contact with local industries and businesses through regular reports which keep them
informed about MESA in order to encourage summer jobs, field trips, guest speakers and other support
for the program.

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Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 1999 – 2002
Visiting Scientist [40 hrs per week]
 Three time Nominee. Selected as a summer program Visiting Scientist on Quantum and Computational
Medicinal Chemistry on an NSF-Sponsored CREST award funding at the Center of Excellence for
Molecular Structure and Interactions within the Department of Chemistry, Jackson State University.
 Performed ab initio and semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations to study structure and properties
correlation for a series of methylphenidate congeners synthesized and evaluated as potential treatment
agents for cocaine abuse.
 Supervised, mentored and provided research experience opportunities to 15 undergraduate interns; to
perform ab initio and semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations on several methylphenidate analogues,
which displayed promising pharmacological profile based on preliminary biochemical evaluation of
potency and efficacy.
 Data obtained by students during their internship were designed to correlate biochemical evaluation data
with computational data to aid in establishing Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship (QSAR) in a
new series of methylphenidate congeners.
 Data generated from QSAR studies were utilized to predict new potentially potent and highly efficacious
compounds that were subsequently synthesized and evaluated in radioligand binding assays as potential
drug development targets for cocaine abuse medication development.
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA 1998 – 2001
Assistant Professor of Chemistry [40 hrs per week]
 Conducted regular lectures & chemical experiment in a classroom environment as well as in laboratories.
 Responsible for teaching upper level courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry and medicinal chemistry.
 Developed a new curriculum for medicinal chemistry program.
 Collaborated with other faculty members to develop, implement standard operating procedures for
various programs.
 Maintained high standards of competence in teaching methodologies as set by institutional policies.
 Participated in professional development training, courses and conferences.
 Research information for grants. Wrote grant proposals to procure external research funding
 Completed and submitted a research grant proposal application for funding to NIH/NIGMS MBRS
(SCORE) program.
 Grant proposal selected by National Institute of Health. Grant award funding was in the amount of
$729,550 for four years (renewable for another 4 years) to develop cocaine abuse treatment agents.
 Submitted a research grant proposal application to NIH/SSU/EARDA Faculty Research Development,
which resulted in an award for $10,000 for one year, for substance abuse medication development.
Awards and Distinctions
 Recipient and Inductee, WHO-IS-WHO International of Professionals (1999).
Citation: recognition of distinguished professional career achievements in medical sciences, drug
design, research and development.
 NIH/NIGMS MBRS-SCORE Research grant award funding (4 years, renewable) for development of
cocaine abuse treatment agents (2001).
 NIH/SSU/EARDA Faculty Research Development Award funding (1 year) for development of cocaine
abuse treatment agents (2000).

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Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 1996 – 1998
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA 1995 – 1996
Postdoctoral Scholar in Medicinal Chemistry [40 hrs per week]
 Synthesized a series of organic molecules – Nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists (20 Novel
compounds) – as potential analgesic drug candidates.
 Submitted a research supplement grant proposal application for funding to NIH/NIDA program to
develop site-directed treatment agents for cocaine abuse and other stimulants, which resulted in a 3-year
award funding in the amount of $144,814 to develop Site-Directed Treatment Agents for cocaine abuse.
 Synthesized a series of organic molecules – methylphenidate analogues (45 Novel compounds) – as
potential cocaine antagonist drug candidates.
 Presented four abstracts based on individual research data at the American Chemical Society (ACS), Drug
Abuse conferences and proceedings.
 Research data published in two NIDA Research Monographs.
 NIH/NIDA Research Supplement grant award funding (3 years) for site-directed treatment agents for
cocaine abuse (and possibly other stimulants) (1997).
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 1990– 1995
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant [40 hrs per week]
 Enrolled in a doctoral degree program in medicinal chemistry in the department of medicinal and
biological chemistry, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Attended lectures.
 Provided teaching and laboratory research assistance to faculty members in all components of medicinal
chemistry to students enrolled in pharmacy program
 Proctored, evaluated and graded examinations, assignments, papers, and record grades
 Communicated procedures for completing and submitting course work and laboratory reports
 Completed laboratory projects, including preparation of agar plates for microbiology laboratory sessions
prior to assigning them to students, seeking modifications when necessary.
 Collaborated with faculty and doctoral supervisor to discuss students’ grades and documents grades
 Briefed students by demonstrating proper use of laboratory equipment
 Developed teaching materials, including, but not limited to, syllabi, visual aids, answer keys,
supplementary notes and course Web sites
 Completed independent graduate program research project assigned by my supervisor in partial
fulfilment of requirement for the award of a doctor of philosophy degree in medicinal chemistry
 Obtained research experience in organic/medicinal chemistry of selective drug design and development
of Muscarinic M1 receptor agonists for neurological diseases and cognitive impairment, such as
Alzheimer’s disease
 Synthesized 85 Novel compounds in a wide series of potent, selective and efficacious Muscarinic M1
receptor agonists as potential drug candidates for Alzheimer’s disease, based on sound theoretical
constructs that I developed.
 Published 11 papers in international peer-review journals in the field of medicinal chemistry and
neuroscience
 Presented and published eight abstracts based on independent research data at regional, national and
international conferences in the field of medicinal chemistry and neuroscience
 Based on my success in syntheses, characterization and biochemical evaluation of 85 novel compounds, I
obtained three U.S Patents for new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease

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 In addition to independent graduate program research project, supervised four junior graduate students
in synthetic organic/medicinal research efforts in Professor William S. Messer, lab.
 Efforts listed above led to a three-year NIH/NINDS award funding totaling $576,555.00 to Dr. Messer.
 This NIH/NINDS award funding received by Dr. Messer was widely published and was instrumental in
his promotion from Associate Professor to a full Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology.
Federal Ministry of Industries (Food and Drugs) Nigeria, West Africa
Federal Ministry of Science and Tech, (Chemical Technology) Nigeria, West Africa 1983 – 1989
Regulatory Chemist; Research Officer [40 hrs. per week]
 Conducted independent research under a new Federal government mandate to National Research
Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) to develop industrial chemicals, drugs and other
pharmaceuticals, from naturally occurring sources utilizing various aspects of chemical technology
 Served as team lead, supervised a team of 10 junior chemists on various projects based on agency
directive.
 Synthesized 52 compounds as a new series of vasicine and vasicinone congeners, as potential
bronchodilator drug candidates.
 Presented and published four abstracts based on my research data at the 14th Annual Conference of
Chemical Society of Nigeria
 Conducted routine surveillance domestic inspections of food, drugs and chemical manufacturing facilities
to ensure compliance to current manufacturing practices (cGMP).
 Conducted routine surveillance, and occasionally, compliance-based and customer complaints follow-up
inspections of food, drugs and chemical manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance to current
manufacturing practices (cGMP).
 Conducted routine surveillance inspections of drug manufacturing facilities to review and evaluate
chemistry, formulation, manufacturing, controls, and biopharmaceuticals including drug release and
stability study.
 Reviewed and evaluated all aspects of labeling for applications (NDAs, ANDAs and INDs) submitted to
approval by National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
 Collected samples on routine surveillance facility domestic inspections, which are sent to the laboratory
for analyses of suspected product adulteration, filth and occasionally as a compliance follow-up to
customer complaints.
 Participated in the enforcement of National Standards for food, chemical and drug product to ensure its
performance and compliance for market approval.
 Conducted training and development activities covering areas of standardization, quality management
and environmental management.
 Organized technical committee meetings which comprised of industrial and academia experts for review
and approval of National Standards.
 Participated in weekly meetings with technology center leadership to communicate review outcomes,
facility inspection reports, and other applicable analytical testing reports.
 Initiate field investigations to develop evidence to support appropriate and regulatory actions.
 Conduct research into legal precedents and legislative history of the Acts enforced by the agency.
 Provide subordinate employees with training on compliance latest topics, policies and procedures.

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Recent Publications
 Babatunde Ojo. Efficient synthesis of a new series of piperidine ring modified Thiopene, furan and
pyridyl alcohol and methyl ether analogues of (±)-threo-methyl phenyl (piperidine-2-yl) acetate. OCAIJ, 8
(1), 5-14, 2012.
 Babatunde Ojo and Bejoy K. Chowdhury. Synthesis of {2, 3-dihydro- 7-halopyrrolo-[(2, 1-b)]-
quinazolin-9-(1H)-one and 2, 3-dihydro-5, 7-dihalopyrrolo-[(2, 1-b)]-quinazolin-9-(1H)-one}: New
Analogs of Deoxyvasicinone. Synthetic Communications, 42 (7), 1002-1009, 2012.
 Babatunde Ojo. Efficient synthesis of a new series of piperidine ring modified analogues of (±)-threo-
methyl phenyl (piperidine-2-yl) acetate. Synthetic Communications, 42 (12), 1731-1745, 2012.
 Babatunde Ojo. Efficient synthesis of a new series of piperidine ring modified alcohol and methyl ether
analogues of (±)-threo-methyl phenyl (piperidine-2-yl) acetate. Synthetic Communications, 42 (19), 2818-
2830, 2012.
Professional Affiliation
 American Chemical Society (ACS)  Division of Medicinal Chemistry of ACS
 Society for Neuroscience  National Organization for the Professional Advancement
of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChe)
 American Association of University
Professors
 American Association for the Advancement of Science
 Georgia Academy of Science  BKX/NIS Scientific Honor Society – FVSU Chapter
References are available upon request

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