STAFF PROFILE

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.