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Department of Chemistry

Prof. Ndokiari Boisa (FICCON)

The Current Head of Department

Chemistry

The pivotal role of the Department of Chemistry in natural science made Rivers State University to capture it in the University logo as the atomic nucleus with orbital electrons symbolizing science. The Department of Chemistry was established at the inception of the University in 1980 with Dr. M.D. Selema as the pioneer head of Department.

Profile of Current Head of Unit

Prof. Ndokiari Boisa (FICCON) studied at the Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom for M.Res in Environmental Science (2005) and PhD in Environmental Toxicology and Human Health Risk Assessment (2013) degrees respectively.  Currently serving as the Head of Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University.  He is a Professor of Analytical Method Development and Environmental Chemistry.  His current research interest cuts across human risk assessment, method development and toxicology.

Structure of the Unit

Staff list in the Department

NameRankArea Of SpecialisationEmail
Prof. G.K. FekarurhoboProfessorOrganic/ Photochemistrykutafeka@yahoo.com
Prof. I. R. JackProfessorOrganic Chemistry & Photochemistry
Prof. (Mrs) F.G ObomanuProfessorPharmaceutical Chemistryfaithwinobomanu@yahoo.com
Prof. C.C. ObunwoProfessorAnalytical Chemistryobunwo.charles@ust.edu.ng
Prof. N. BoisaProfessor/HODAnalytical Environmental Chemistrytalk2Boisa@yahoo.com
Dr J. L. KonneReaderInorganic/Materials Chemistrykonne.joshua@ust.edu.ng
Dr (Mrs) G. A. CookeyReaderPhysical/Surfactant Chemistrycookey.grace@ust.edu.ng
Dr G. I. NdukweSenior Lecturer Organic/Natural Products Chemistrygloriandukwe@ust.edu.ng
Dr (Mrs) N. J. MaduelosiLecturer IPhysical ChemistryJanemaduelosi@yahoo.com
Mr. O.F. Osagie Lecturer IPolymer chemistryomons.osagie@ust.edu.ng
Dr O.S. BullLecturer IGreen Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistrybull.okpara@ust.edu.ng
Dr M.O. AkinfolarinLecturer IAnalytical & Environmental Chemistry akin-daps@yahoo.com
Dr H.A. OrluLecturer IPharmaceutical Chemistryhappiness.orlu1@ust.edu.ng
Dr P.M. AmaibiLecturer IIEnvironmental and Analytical Chemistryatrik2k7@yahoo.com
Dr(Mrs) I.A. KalagborSenior LecturerEnvironmental and Analytical Chemistry
Mrs. C.C. EnyiAssistant LecturerAnalytical Chemistrychinyere.enyi@ust.edu.ng
Ms G.K. AmadiAssistant LecturerAnalytical Chemistrygloriakelechi amadi@gmail.com
Mr. Odu Chikwem ObaalologhiGraduate AssistantAnalytical Chemistrychikwem.odu2@ust.edu.ng
Nwidag Yerebabari GabrielGraduate AssistantOrganic Chemistrynyerebabarigabriel9@gmail.com
Mr. D. BekeePrincipal Technologistbeksdeeue@yahoo.com
Mr. R.O. IpaaSenior Technologistraphido@yahoo.com
Mrs. A. EchemAssistant Chiefechemangela@ust.edu.ng
Miss O.S. PeppleAdministratorolgapepple@gmail.com
Mrs. R. OgbogboAssistant Executive Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department runs a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) at the undergraduate level. The Postgraduate programmes include Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in different fields of specialization.

UPCOMING EVENTS

76th Inaugural Lecture by Professor Tubonimi Joseph Kio Ideriah on the 27th of April,

2022 by 3.00 p.m at New Senate Building, Rivers State University.

 

PROSPECT

  1. Diversification of fields of specialization e.g. Forensic Chemistry, Chemical Security, Energy Materials, etc.
  2. New classrooms and laboratory buildings
  3. Improve staffing
  4. Center of Excellence for Water, Soil, Oil and Gas analyses.

 

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMMES

As a multi-faceted discipline which deals with the nature and characteristics of matter, Chemistry affords a trainee to acquire knowledge and expertise in the application of scientific principles, entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  1. FMWR/UNICEF approved laboratory for water analysis
  2. Establishment of Small Scale Enterprises for the production of hand sanitizer, soaps, degreasers and paint.