Olabayo Harry Ajetunmobi

Olabayo Harry Ajetunmobi is a Visiting Professor of Biological Sciences at Hampton University's School of Science. He holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Texas at San Antonio (2023), and prior degrees in Biology (2022), Medical Microbiology (2015), and Microbiology (2012) from institutions in Nigeria and Texas. His research focuses on antifungal drug discovery, high-throughput screening methods, and medical mycology, particularly targeting Candida species biofilms. He has received awards for research excellence and teaching.

Teaching includes courses like BIO 103 General Biology, BIO 304 General Microbiology, and BIO 513 Immunology at Hampton University. Previously, he taught Biosciences courses at UTSA. His work bridges laboratory innovations with clinical applications, emphasizing urgent pathogen threats like Candida auris. Professional affiliations include the American Society for Microbiology and Microbiology Society.

His 2023 publications highlight development of screening models for antifungal agents and repurposing existing drugs to combat fungal infections. He collaborates with institutions like the University of Texas Health Science Center, focusing on translational microbiology.