ajayitomiwa.
Let’s talk

Microbiologist & Bioinformatics Researcher

Life, through
a different lens.

I study biological systems with computational tools.
My interests span phage genomics, microbial communities, and reproducible research.

View publicationsAcademic CV
First page of "Genome Sequences of Streptomyces Cluster BE2 phages CeilingFan and Mugiwara", published in microPublication Biology
Two novel Streptomyces phages, annotated and described. microPublication Biology, 2026.

4 co-authored papers

Research & publications.

Microbiology Resource Announcements · 2026

Draft genomes of two Bacillus species

Co-authored a genome report on two Bacillus species that can break down hydrocarbons.

Full title & authors: Draft genomes of two Bacillus species

Draft genome sequences of Bacillus benzoevorans DSM 5391T and Bacillus oleivorans JC228

Nsa, I. Y., Adeniyi, Q. A., Adisa, O. I., Mojirayo, S. O., Oyekunle, D. O., Ajayi, E. T., Pukall, R., Spunde, A., Mukherjee, S., Göker, M., & Seshadri, R.

Read paper: Draft genomes of two Bacillus species
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management · 2026

Kenaf fibre as an alternative to single-use plastics

Reviewed kenaf fibre as a biodegradable substitute for expanded polystyrene and single-use plastics, and what adopting it would ask of Nigerian regulation.

Full title & authors: Kenaf fibre as an alternative to single-use plastics

A Review of Hibiscus cannabinus L. (Kenaf) Fibre as a Sustainable Alternative to Enhance Regulatory Efforts against Expanded Polystyrene Foam and Single-Use Plastics in Nigeria

Nsa, I. Y., Kareem, K. T., Ajayi, E. T., Adesoji, A. O., & Markjohnathan, C. I.

Read paper: Kenaf fibre as an alternative to single-use plastics
microPublication Biology · 2026

The genomes of CeilingFan and Mugiwara

Annotated and characterized Streptomyces phages CeilingFan and Mugiwara, identifying key genomic sequences.

Full title & authors: The genomes of CeilingFan and Mugiwara

Genome Sequences of Streptomyces Cluster BE2 phages CeilingFan and Mugiwara

Nsa, I. Y., Ejiofor, E., Ajayi, E., Okoli, I., Uchegbu, C., Aworetan, O., Jebe-Abdullahi, F., Kamselem, H., Abidoye, S., Oleka, E., Okupa, O., Lawal, F., Immanuel, G., Tomi, E., Faith, O., Akpederi, G., Adisa, F., Modesola, O., Burodo, C., Madu, J., & Ilori, M.

Read paper: The genomes of CeilingFan and Mugiwara
Journal of Engineering Research (JER) · 2025

Microbial communities and corrosion-resistant paints

Studied paint degradation, isolating microbial communities and analyzing EIS to track corrosion resistance.

Full title & authors: Microbial communities and corrosion-resistant paints

Bacterial Detection in Corrosive Media and Assessment of Corrosion Inhibition Efficiency of Novel Paints

Obidi, O. F., Raheem, I. A., Tijani, A. O., Adejare-Kuti, B. M., Sumaila, O. R., Ajayi, E., ... & Yekini, A. A.

Read paper: Microbial communities and corrosion-resistant paints

Research experience

July 2025 - June 2026 · Research

Graduate Research Assistant (NYSC)

SEAPHAGES Laboratory - Central Research Lab, UNILAG

  • Lead Facilitator for 'The Bioinformatics Bridge 1.0,' a 2-day faculty-wide training for Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos, designing digital assets and coordinating logistics for over 40 participants.
  • Delivered technical workshops on 'Creating Reproducible Genome Analysis Workflows with KBase' and 'Python as a Computational Skill,' introducing Biopython to enhance staff research efficiency.
  • Assisted in teaching undergraduate students on genome annotation fundamentals, mastering tools including DNA Master, KBase, and GeneMark to process draft genomes during the summer.
  • Optimized laboratory research workflows by integrating computational skills and data collation methods for research projects.
BioinformaticsGenomicsBiopythonKBaseGenome Annotation
January 2024 - August 2024 · Research

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos

  • Annotated and characterized the Streptomyces phage CeilingFan draft genome using DNA Master, NCBI, Phamerator, HHPred, and Aragorn.
  • Coordinated data collation of the annotated files across the research group.
  • Led a team to perform gene content comparison of 3 phages in subcluster F1, writing a Python-based gene content similarity script with a poster.
Streptomyces phagesDNA MasterPhameratorPython Scripting
September 2023 - July 2024 · Academic

Undergraduate Thesis Researcher

Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos

  • Led the student research team, coordinating tasks, analyzing data with Google Sheets, and maintaining effective communication with the Principal Investigator (PI).
  • Isolated and studied fungal communities on the viscosity and electrochemical properties of corrosion-inhibition paints to evaluate durability.
  • Analyzed Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) results to measure the charge transfer resistance (Rct) of paints and track their decline over time.
Fungal IsolationCorrosion InhibitionEIS Data Analysis
August 2023 - October 2023 · Internship

Laboratory Assistant (Intern)

Center For Tuberculosis Research - Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)

  • Assisted in processing and analysis of tuberculosis samples using GeneXpert, Acid-Fast Staining, SD Bioline Assay, Line Probe Assay (LPA), and Drug Sensitivity Testing (DST), contributing to patient diagnoses.
  • Delivered a presentation on Line Probe Assays, educating colleagues on its methodology and practical application.
  • Managed a database of patient results, utilizing Google Sheets and Apps Script to automate data analysis, reducing manual errors by 30% and accelerating reporting processes by 25%.
  • Conducted inventory management of laboratory equipment, ensuring availability and proper maintenance.
GeneXpertLPAGoogle Apps ScriptDatabase Automation
September 2021 - November 2021 · Internship

Laboratory Assistant (Intern)

Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

  • Performed Microscopy, Culture, and Sensitivity (MCS) on urine and fecal samples.
  • Performed a wet mount test for the detection of malaria parasites in the blood.
  • Performed Serological tests using Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits such as Syphilis tests, HIV tests, and Hepatitis B and C tests.
MicroscopyMCSRDT Kits

Beyond the lab

Teaching, mentoring & community

Facilitating workshops, running health programmes, and mentoring microbiology students.

See community work
I also build for the web.Explore my engineering