Dr. Olaide Akinwunmi Akintayo is a lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, with over 10 years of experience in food science teaching and research across Nigeria and Australia. He holds a PhD in Food Science from Adelaide University, Australia. His research interests span food processing, product development, food chemistry, and plant protein functionality, with particular emphasis on value addition to underutilized and indigenous crops. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and contributed to multidisciplinary academic and industry collaborations. In recognition of his research contributions, his work has attracted competitive funding from leading organizations including the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI). In 2024, he was recognized as one of five Emerging Researchers by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). Olaide is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), and AIFST.