Osun State University

Dr. Agwu Onyebuchi
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Lecturer in Forest Resources Management. Advancing research in forest silviculture, ecological biostatistics, and the morpho-genetic diversity of tropical rainforest ecosystems.

Dr. Agwu in Laboratory

9 Years of Ecological Precision.

I have worked extensively for the past 9 years focusing on ecological restoration projects, identifying factors influencing plant and tree growth, assessing ecosystem services provided by tropical forest species, and investigating the influences of the changing climate and land use impacts on natural and human systems.

2016 — 2020

PhD, Climate Change & Biodiversity (Distinction)

Université Felix Houphouet Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire.

2012 — 2014

MSc, Forest Biology & Silviculture (PhD Grade)

University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Current Focus

Research & Grants

Supported by international institutions bridging ecological theory with ground-level conservation.

DAAD Climate Research Grant

"Climate Sensitivity to Growth, Carbon Accumulation and Morpho-genetic Diversity of Selected Tropical Rainforest Tree Species in Nigeria, West Africa."

Germany Federal Ministry of Education

IDEA WILD Grants (2017 & 2025)

Grants for Conserving Species by Empowering the Heroes and Sheroes of the Planet, USA.

WASCAL Scholarship (2016)

Sponsored by Germany Federal Ministry of Education and Research for PhD Programme.

Selected Publications

2026

Projected impacts of climate change on the habitat suitability of the critically endangered hooded vulture (necrosyrtes Monachus) in Nigeria.

Fajinmolu, A.O., Owolabi B.A., Akinsorotan O.A. and Agwu O.P. — Nigerian Journal of Wildlife Management.

2025

Influence of Climate on Morphology and Selected Biological Properties of Garcinia kola (Heckel) in Nigeria.

Agwu, O.P., Omotara, S.M, Owolabi, B.A, et al. — Uniosun Journal of Agriculture and Renewable Resources.

2023

Vessel characterization and ring-width of a multipurpose agroforestry tree species (Garcinia kola (Heckel)) and its relationship with climate in Nigeria.

Agwu, O.P., Gebrekirstos, A., Ogana, F.N. Bräuning, A. — Trees.

2022

Population structure and conservation of Cola nitida and Garcinia kola in a West African rainforest area.

Agwu O.P., Bakayoko. A., Jimoh S. O., et al. — African Journal of Ecology.

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Academic Instruction

Pedagogy & Service.

Delivering comprehensive curriculum in forestry science. Serving as a foundational instructor at the University of Ibadan, spanning 18 core courses including Biometrics, GIS Applications, and Silviculture Techniques.

Leadership Roles

  • President, International Society of Tropical Forester, Nigeria Chapter (2025–Present)
  • Departmental Coordinator & SIWES Coordinator
  • Reviewer for African Journal of Ecology & Elsevier

Key Instructed Courses

FRM 307 Forest pest and diseases
FRM 312 Principles of silviculture
FRM 413 GIS Applications
FRM 316 Agroforestry & Plantation Tech
FRM 303 Forest, Fish & Wildlife Biometrics