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The journey so far......

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry with first class (Hons) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure Nigeria. Shortly after my study, I joined Kwara State University, Malete Nigeria on a year contract as a research assistant, investigating "Heavy metal and organic toxic pollutants in well water samples across Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria". After this, I joined Biomedical Ltd. Nigeria (a pharmaceutical company), as a research and development chemist, where I worked on the "Development of Peritoneal Dialysis and other related intravenous infusions" in the process. Selected for the prestigious commonwealth scholarship in 2018, I joined the University of Warwick for a Master's degree in Analytical Science and Instrumentation which I passed with distinction (85%). Having received the Chancellor's International Scholarship from the University of Warwick, I am now undertaking my PhD research under the guidance of Professor Vasilios StavrosLink opens in a new window.

PhD Project Brief

Currently in the final year of my PhD, studying photochemistry and photophysics of nature-inspired (plants) UV filters under the supervision of Professor Vasilios StavrosLink opens in a new window. The focus of my research is towards the development of efficient, environmentally friendly, and dermatological-safe UV filters for use in sunscreens formulation and photothermal application. To achieve this, I use femtoseconds (10^-15s) pump-probe spectroscopy and other analytical techniques to investigate the interaction of plant UV-filters with UV radiation in industry-standard emollient and on a synthetic skin mimic; tracking their excitation and relaxation mechanism in real-time. This provides a close-to-real sunscreen formulation and application environment information, which is essential for the development of future sunscreens.

Awards and Honors

• • Runner-up Talk Prize, Chemistry Department Postgraduate Symposium, University of Warwick, UK (2022)
  • Researcher Development Grants, Royal Society of Chemistry (2022)
  • Best Poster Prize, International Black Chemist Research Conference, Middlesex University, London (2021)
  • 3 Minutes Presentation Winner. RSC Photophysics and Photochemistry Group Early Career Meeting (2020)
  • Elevator Speech Winner. BlankInChem Networking Event (2020)
  • Chancellor's International Scholarship. University of Warwick (2019)
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, University of Warwick (2018)
  • Award for Academic Excellence. The Federal University of Technology, Akure (2016)

Publications

• T. T. Abiola, B. Rioux, S. Johal, M. M. Mention, F. Brunissen, J. M. Woolley, F. Allais, and V.G. Stavros, Insight into the photodynamics of photostabilizer molecules.Link opens in a new window Phys. Chem. A 2022. doi/10.1021/acs.jpca.2c05580Link opens in a new window
• T. T. Abiola, J. M. Toldo, A. L. Fluorat, D. Murdock, F. Allais, M. Barbatti, and V.G. Stavros, Direct structural observation of ultrafast photoisomerisation dynamics in sinapate esters.Link opens in a new window Commun. Chem. 2022, 5, 141.
• T. T. Abiola, A. L. Whittock, and V. G. Stavros, A perspective on femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy in the development of future sunscreens.Link opens in a new window J. Phys. Chem. A 2022, 126, 15, 2299–2308. doi/10.1021/acs.jpca.2c01000Link opens in a new window
• B. Rioux, M. M. Mention, J. Alarcan, T.T. Abiola, C. Peyrot, F. Brunissen, A. Braeuning, V.G. Stavros, and F. Allais, Sustainable synthesis, in silico evaluation of potential toxicity and environmental fate, antioxidant and UV-filtering/photostability activity of phenolic-based thiobarbituric derivatives.Link opens in a new window Green Chem. Lett. Rev. 2022, 15 (1): 114-125. doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2021.2022219Link opens in a new window
• T. T. Abiola, N. Auckloo, J. M. Woolley, C. Corre, S. Poigny and V. G. Stavros Unravelling the Photoprotection Properties of Garden Cress Sprout ExtractLink opens in a new window Molecules 2021, 26(24), 7631 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247631Link opens in a new window
• J. Dalton, G. W. Richings, J. M. Woolley, T. T. Abiola, S. Habershon and V. G. Stavros Experimental and Computational Analysis of Para-Hydroxy Methylcinnamate following PhotoexcitationLink opens in a new window Molecules 2021, 26(24), 7621 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247621Link opens in a new window
• T. T. Abiola, B. Rioux, J.M. Toldo, J. Alarcan, J.M. Woolley, M.A.P. Turner, D.J.L. Coxon, M.T. Do Casal, C. Peyrot, M.M. Mention, W.J. Buma, M.N.R. Ashfold, A. Braeuning, M. Barbatti, V.G. Stavros and F. Allais Towards developing novel and sustainable molecular light-to-heat converters.Link opens in a new window Chem. Sci., 2021, 12, 15239-15252 DOI: 10.1039/D1SC05077JLink opens in a new window
• T. T. Abiola, N. d. N. Rodrigues, C. Ho, D. J. L. Coxon, M. D. Horbury, J. M. Toldo, M. T. do Casal, B. Rioux, C. Peyrot, M. M. Mention, P. Balaguer, M. Barbatti, F.Allais, and V. G. Stavros*. New Generation UV‑A Filters: Understanding Their Photodynamics on a Human Skin Mimic. J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 2021, 12, 337−344. doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03004Link opens in a new window
• T. T. Abiola, A. L. Whittock, V. G. Stavros. Unravelling the Photoprotective Mechanisms of Nature-Inspired Ultraviolet Filters Using Ultrafast Spectroscopy. Molecules 2020, 25, 3945. doi.org/10.3390/molecules25173945Link opens in a new window
• L. A. Bello, A. J. Omoboye, T. T. Abiola, J. A. Oyetade, D. O. Udorah, E. R. Ayeola Treatment Technologies for Wastewater from Cosmetic Industry - A ReviewLink opens in a new window. Int. J. Chem. Biomol. Sci. 2018, 4, 69-80

Email:Temitope.Abiola@warwick.ac.uk

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