Highly accomplished PhD Materials Scientist and Lecturer with over a decade of experience in advanced chemical research, environmental remediation, and academic instruction. Specializing in the development of novel composite materials for heavy metal removal, I leverage expertise in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, and chemometrics to drive impactful environmental solutions. Proven leader in designing and delivering comprehensive chemistry curricula, supervising research projects, and securing competitive grants, poised to contribute cutting-edge scientific insight and educational leadership.
Lecturer II
Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
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Summary
Leads comprehensive chemistry instruction and research supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, fostering student development and academic excellence.
Highlights
Delivered core chemistry modules to diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students, enhancing foundational knowledge and advanced analytical skills.
Supervised numerous final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students on research projects, guiding successful thesis completion and fostering independent research capabilities.
Developed and updated course materials to reflect current advancements in chemistry, ensuring curriculum relevance and student engagement.
Specialist-Visiting-Lecturer (Casual)
Sheffield, England, UK
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Summary
Provided specialized instruction and assessment in materials science and advanced research methodologies to university students.
Highlights
Taught and assessed the 'Fundamental Materials and Manufacturing-NYLON' module for undergraduate Chemical and Materials Engineering students, improving comprehension of complex material properties.
Delivered the postgraduate-level 'Research Methods and Dissertation' module to MSc students, equipping multiple cohorts with critical research design and execution skills.
Contributed to curriculum development by integrating practical applications and case studies into module content, enhancing student engagement.
Laboratory Demonstrator (Casual)
Sheffield, England, UK
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Summary
Organized and supervised practical chemistry laboratory sessions, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for undergraduate students.
Highlights
Organized and demonstrated numerous chemistry laboratory sessions for undergraduate students, facilitating hands-on learning and practical skill development.
Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and proper equipment usage, maintaining a secure and productive learning environment.
Provided individualized guidance and feedback to students during experiments, significantly improving experimental technique and data analysis skills.
Senior Tutor II
Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
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Summary
Instructed A-level students in physical and organic chemistry and managed essential laboratory practicals, contributing to academic success.
Highlights
Taught and assessed physical and organic chemistry modules for A-level students, contributing to a high pass rate and successful university admissions.
Organized and supervised chemistry laboratory sessions, enhancing students' practical skills and understanding of experimental methodologies.
Provided academic support and mentorship to students, fostering a deeper engagement with complex chemical concepts.
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PhD
Materials Science
Courses
Thesis: Remediation of Heavy Metals from Water using Modified Clay-Chitosan Composites
Developed functional composites from bentonite clays and chitosan biopolymers, effectively removing toxic metals from water.
Provided novel insights into interactions between bentonite clays and chitosan biopolymers, as well as their role as adsorbents for pollution control.
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M.Sc
Analytical Chemistry
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Postgraduate Diploma
Education
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B.Sc (Hons)
Chemistry
Awarded By
Royal Society of Chemistry
Awarded £5000 as Principal Investigator for a research collaboration visit to Sheffield Hallam University, independently writing the successful research proposal.
Awarded By
Clay Minerals Group of the Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland
Recognized for outstanding oral presentation at the Clay Minerals Group meeting, demonstrating excellence in scientific communication.
Awarded By
Tetfund-Nigeria
Received 4 years of full financial support for PhD studies (2018-2022) based on an independently written research proposal.
Awarded By
Tetfund-Nigeria
Secured funding for travel expenses to attend the 13th International Conference on Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in Fukuoka, Japan, through an independently submitted proposal.
Awarded By
Tetfund-Nigeria
Provided financial support for tuition and expenses during MSc studies (2012-2015), secured by an independently written research proposal.
Published by
Manuscript in Preparation
Summary
Co-authored manuscript detailing research on iron-modified Bentonite-Chitosan composites for arsenic removal, currently in preparation for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
Published by
J. Environ. Manage.
Summary
Co-authored peer-reviewed publication detailing a chemometric approach with I-optimal design for optimizing Pb (II) removal using novel Bentonite-Chitosan composites and beads.
Published by
Appl. Clay Sci.
Summary
Co-authored peer-reviewed publication on the design, preparation, and characterization of Bentonite-Chitosan composites for lead adsorption, contributing to advanced materials science.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), ICP-OES, OMNIC Software, STARe Software, PANalytical X'Pert PRO Software, Rigaku SmartLab Software, Agilent ICP Expert Software.
Blending, Chemical Grafting, Crosslinking, Intercalation, Batch Adsorption, Column Adsorption, Composite Development, Biopolymer Modification.
Chemometrics, Statistical Design-of-Experiments (DoE), Non-linear Modelling, Equilibrium Isotherms, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Data Interpretation.
Research Proposal Writing, Literature Review, Experimental Design, Scientific Writing, Project Management, Time Management, Deadline Management, Problem Solving.
Curriculum Development, Module Delivery, Student Supervision, Laboratory Instruction, Assessment, Mentoring, Academic Support.
Oral Presentations, Technical Communication, Conference Presentations, Seminar Delivery, Scientific Dissemination.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, ChemDraw, Mendeley Reference-Manager.
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), Clay Minerals Group of Mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland (Student Member).
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Summary
Delivered an oral presentation on advanced materials for environmental remediation at a major international conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Showcased innovative research findings via a poster presentation at the Royal Society of Chemistry's Analytical Research Forum in the United Kingdom.
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Delivered an oral presentation on ongoing research at Sheffield Hallam University's internal MERI Research Symposium.
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Contributed to a collaborative trans-disciplinary research meeting through a poster presentation, co-sponsored by the Clay Minerals Group and the Environmental Chemistry Group.