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To use the tools of analytical chemistry to solve environmental problems in the oil and gas industry by the provision of excellent research work for environmental pollution prevention and control

JOB EXPERIENCE
December 2006 Research Fellow, Energy and Resources Research Institute,
School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering,
The University of Leeds, UK.

2005-2006 Environmental Consultant, Centrotech Limited,
Lagos, Handling the Environmental analytical work on a
Projects from governments and corporate bodies

2002-2005 PhD Research Student, University of Leeds, UK

Method development, validation and optimisation; Excellent knowledge of analytical techniques such as sampling, analyte isolation, sample preparation and final instrumental analyses; Excellent knowledge and use of gas chromatographs for gas (GC/FID, GC/TCD) and organic liquid (GC/FID, GC/MS) analyses as well as ion chromatography, size-exclusion chromatography, FTIR, UV-Visible Spectrometry, Elemental Analyser, Atomic Absorption (Emission) Spectrophotometry etc; Process chemistry; research design, analyses of research/experimental data and interpretation of analytical results; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Audit (EA); Good use of computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other specialised scientific software e.g. Chembase etc). Very good interpersonal, writing and presentation skills

1997-1998 Quality Assurance Assistant: UAC Foods, Onitsha, Nigeria

Main Responsibilities

Physical, chemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials used in the production of Ice cream, Yoghurt and Orange drinks. Monitoring process stages from start to finish, and conducting appropriate tests to ensure that final products meet desire specifications. Working with others to maintain high hygiene standards within and outside the factories and stores. Making weekly reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2002 - 2005 PhD, Process and Environmental Engineering (Chemical),
University of Leeds, U. K

2000 – 2002 MBA (Management), Federal University of Technology, Akure,
Nigeria

1998 – 1999 M Sc. (Distinction -Analytical Chemistry) University of Ibadan
Nigeria

1992 – 1997 B Sc. (First Class Honours- Industrial Chemistry), University of
Ibadan, Nigeria

1995 Diploma, Computer Data Processing, UI Ventures Ltd, Ibadan

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES HELD

2003-05 President/Coordinator, Youth Chapter, African and Caribbean Catholic
Chaplaincy, Leeds Diocese, UK

1995-96 Secretary-General, All- Nigerian United Nations Students’ Association,
University of Ibadan

1995-97 Football Captain, Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan

1987-88 Senior Prefect, Comprehensive Secondary School, Onicha –Uku, Nigeria


AWARDS

2005 First Runner-Up, Peter Wilson Prize and Medal for Excellence in
Scientific and Engineering Research and Communication,
University of Leeds, UK

2001 Fellow, Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program,
U.S.A.

1999 Best Graduating Student (M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry),
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

1998 National Youth Service Certificate (Nigeria)

1997 Best Graduating Student (B. Sc. Industrial Chemistry)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria