info@elizadeuniversity.edu.ng +234-7083611621, +234-8165744490
Dr. John Smith

Prof Festus Mayowa Adebiyi

Professor

Biological Sciences Department

About

I am a Professor of Analytical/Environmental and Petroleum Chemistry at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria with profound over 20 years experience in lecturing, researching, administrative, and community development involvements. I have been a Vice Dean at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. I am currently a Visiting Professor and Dean of Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Nigeria. I have been Chairman/member of many statutory committees at both academic, industrial and community development sectors, which have overseen many projects/programs such as fundraising, infrastructural development, workshops/seminars, grant acquisitions etc. I have attended various locally/internationally organized conferences/workshops. I have supervised many B.Sc, M.Sc/M.phil and Ph.D students. I am a member of editorial team of a scholarly journal and reviewer for many peers reviewed journals. Apart from a B.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D (Chemistry), I also hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. In order to boost my career development, I have acquired a Diploma/certification in Computer Studies; Management in Modern Technology & System; Policy Management & Development; Leadership; Negotiation; Innovation & Scaling; Strategic Management; Quantum Analytics; Systems Applications & Products (SAP); Business communication skills; Project Management, and French Language Studies. I am also a certified Project Manager as well as a certified Environmental Manager. I am a Fellow/Member of many professional bodies; a recipient of many awards of honour, fellowships, and grants. I am also a Consultant to some corporate companies and Resource officer to Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria. Up to press, I have published over 100 articles in peers reviewed journals.

Work Experience

Intern

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Quality Control Officer () , 1993 - 1994
Jan 1993 — Oct 1994

Quality Control Officer (National Youth Service Corps, Intern)

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (1996-1997)
Jan 1996 — Dec 1997

Visiting Senior Lecturer

Westley University of Technology,
Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Research Fellow

Bangor University
Jul 2012 — Sep 2012

Research Fellow

Esteem Centre, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK; (Oct. 2012 - Feb. 2014)
Oct 2012 — Feb 2014

Research & Development Consultant

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd., (June 2021 - May 2022)
Jun 2021 — May 2022

Visiting Professor and Faculty Dean

Elizade University
Jun 2022 —

Professor

Obafemi Awolowo University
Jan 2003 —

Research Interests

Analytical/Environmental and Petroleum Chemistry

Publications

Google Scholar Page

(1). Google Scholar Page

LinkedIn

(1). LinkedIn

Contact Information

Professional Bodies

Fellow, Institute of Management Specialists (FIMS), UK
Fellow, Institute of Policy Management Development, Nigeria (FIPMD)
Member, National Organization of Research Development Professionals (MNORDP), USA
Member, Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association (MCOSFAN), UK
Member, Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), UK
Special Professional Member, Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (MIPAN)
Member, Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (MSoTLAN)
Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN)
Member, Nigerian Society for Environmental Management (MNISEM)

Education

  • B.Tech. Biochemistry
    The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria () , 1995
  • MBA. Master of Business Administration
    Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria , 2000
  • M.Sc. Chemistry
    Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria , 2001
  • Ph.D. Chemistry
    Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria , 2007