Tomilola Ajayi (he/him)
Adjunct College of Arts & Sciences Biological and Physical Sciences Providence
Biography and Expertise
Dr. Tomilola Ajayi
Dr. Tomilola Ajayi is a research scientist and educator with expertise in organometallic and main-group chemistry, ligand design, and computational modelling. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Toronto, Mangosuthu University of Technology, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His research explores synthesis, catalysis, green chemistry, and applications in solar energy and pharmaceuticals, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
In addition to his research, Dr. Ajayi is an experienced teacher and mentor. He has served as a teaching assistant, laboratory demonstrator, and research supervisor, providing guidance in experimental techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing. Dedicated to student success, he fosters an engaging and supportive learning environment that equips students with both technical skills and critical thinking abilities.
Through his teaching, research, and service, Dr. Ajayi is committed to advancing scientific discovery while contributing to the academic mission and community of the university.
Education
PhD
University of Kwazulu-Natal
MS
University of Lagos
BS
University of Ilorin
Ajayi, T. & Kwan, A. & Lough, A. & Morris, R.
A homochiral Nickel(II) complex [Ni(P’N)2]Cl2: Synthesis, characterization, crystal structure, luminescence, DFT and Hirshfeld surface studies
Journal of Molecular Structure
1322
140292
Sattler, M. & Ajayi, T. & Keske, E. & Lough, A. & Morris, R.
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, crystal structure, DFT and Hirschfeld surface analysis of a manganese(I) complex ([Mn(P-NH-NH-P)(CO)2][BPh4])
Journal of Molecular Structure
1291
136028
Sattler, M. & Ajayi, T. & Keske, E. & Lough, A. & Morris, R.
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, crystal structure, DFT and Hirschfeld surface analysis of a manganese(I) complex ([Mn(P-NH-NH-P)(CO)2][BPh4])
Journal of Molecular Structure
1291
136028
Oladipo, S. & Yusuf, T. & Zamisa, S. & Shapi, M. & Ajayi, T.
Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and DFT studies of N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl) methanimine
Journal of Molecular Structure
1241
130620
Ajayeoba, T. & Woods, J. & Ayeni, A. & Ajayi, T. & Akeem, R. & Hosten, E. & Akinyele, O.
Synthesis, crystallographic, computational and molecular docking studies of new acetophenone-benzoylhydrazones
Journal of Molecular Structure
1237
130275
Ajayi, T. & Shapi, M.
Solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis, hirshfeld surface analysis, crystal structure, spectroscopic characterization and NBO analysis of Bis(ammonium) Bis((4-methoxyphenyl) phosphonodithioato)-nickel (II) dihydrate with DFT studies
Journal of Molecular Structure
1202
127254
Ajayi, T. & Shapi, M.
Hirshfeld surface analysis and DFT studies on molecular structure, vibrational spectra, NMR chemical shifts and NBO analysis of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl(phenyl)carbamodithioate) nickel (II)
Journal of Molecular Structure
1197
308-317
Ajayi, T. & Pillay, M. & van Zyl, W.
Solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis of dithiophosphonic acids and corresponding nickel(II) complexes
Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements
192
11
1205-1211
Ajayi, T. & Van Zyl, W.
Crystal structure of bis(2-hydroxyethyl(phenyl)carbamodithioate)nickel(II), C18H20N2NiO2S4
Zeitschrift für Kristallographie – New Crystal Structures
232
5
779-780
Computational modelling of pH-ResponsiveNano-valves using Cyclodextrin host in Controlled-release System.
Poster
50th General Assembly and 47thIUPAC World Chemistry Congress
National Research Foundation
Paris
Paris
France
Green Route to Synthesis of (4-Methoxy-Phenyl) -Phosphonodithioic Acid and Its Ni & Co Complexes
Poster
101st Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition,
National Research Foundation, South Africa
Shaw Centre,Edmonton, AB,
Edmonton
Canada
Multi-Ferrocenyl Dithiophosphonate Transition-Metal Complexesas Potential High Efficiency Co-Sensitizer in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Oral Presentation
6th EuCheMS Chemistry,
Royal Society of Chemistry Conference Grant
Seville
Spain
Green Route to Synthesis of (4-Methoxy-Phenyl) -Phosphonodithioic Acid and Its Ni & Co Complexes
Poster
2nd International Conference on Past and PresentResearch Systems of Green Chemistry
University Of Kwazulu-natal
Orlando,Florida, USA.
Orlando
FL
United States