Chemistry

Dr O. S. Bull

Ag. Head of Department

Department of 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

Structure of the Unit

Dr O. S. Bull  studied at the  famous Imperial College London, United Kingdom  in 2018 for PhD – Silicon Containing Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) and Metal -Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Carbon Capture (2018), as well as  a Master by Research (Mres) Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment in 2012. In addition, Dr Bull posseses a Master Degree in Analyical Chemistry (2011) from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State Unoversity), Port Harcourt Nigeria. 

My research group is interested in the chemistry of main group compounds, particularly organosilicon and organoboron compounds as well as those of the transition metals including lanthanoids and actionoids. The group’s research covers several areas of applied cyclodiboradisiloxanes, their derivatives, and coodination complexes and polymers.

In addition, the group is also interested in the synthesis of COFs and MOFs, particularly containing main group elements as the metal node, and organosilicon and organoboron compounds as the linkers between the nodes is being explored. A number of novel materials have been syntheised and these materials being explored for applications , in Carbon Capture, Catalysts foe conversion or waste cooking oils or non-edible iols to biodiesel, adsorption of heavy metals and methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution, drug delivery, gas separation and purification, optical and magnetic property applications and electrical conductivity.
My Focus is on Green and Sustainable Chemistry.

Staff list in the Department

NameRankArea Of SpecialtyEmail
Prof. G.K. FekarurhoboProfessor (Contract)Organic/ Photochemistrykutafeka@yahoo.com
Prof. I. R. JackProfessor (Contract)Organic Chemistry & Photochemistry
Prof. (Mrs) F.G ObomanuProfessor (Contract)Pharmaceutical Chemistryfaithwinobomanu@yahoo.com
Prof. C.C. ObunwoProfessor (Contract)Analytical Chemistryobunwo.charles@ust.edu.ng
Prof. N. BoisaProfessorAnalytical Environmental Chemistrytalk2Boisa@yahoo.com
Prof. J. L. KonneProfessorInorganic/Materials Chemistrykonne.joshua@ust.edu.ng
Prof. (Mrs) G. A. CookeyProfessorPhysical/Surfactant Chemistrycookey.grace@ust.edu.ng
Dr G. I. NdukweReaderOrganic/Natural Products Chemistrygloriandukwe@ust.edu.ng
Dr O.S. BullSenior Lecturer/Ag. HODGreen and Sustainable Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistrybull.okpara@ust.edu.ng
Dr (Mrs) N. J. MaduelosiSenior LecturerPhysical Chemistryngozi.maduelosi@ust.edu.ng
Dr(Mrs) I.A. KalagborSenior LecturerEnvironmental and Analytical Chemistryihesinachi@ust.edu.ng
Dr M.O. AkinfolarinSenior LecturerAnalytical & Environmental Chemistry akin-daps@yahoo.com
Dr H.A. OrluSenior LecturerPharmaceutical Chemistryhappiness.orlu1@ust.edu.ng
Dr C. A. Don-LawsonSenior LecturerOrganic Chemistrychioma.don-lawson@ust.edu.ng
Mr. O.F. OsagieLecturer IPolymer Chemistryomons.osagie@ust.edu.ng
Dr P.M. AmaibiLecturer IEnvironmental and Analytical Chemistryatrik2k7@yahoo.com
Mrs. C.C. EnyiLecturer IIAnalytical Chemistrychinyere.enyi@ust.edu.ng
Ms G.K. AmadiLecturer IIAnalytical Chemistrygloriakelechi amadi@gmail.com
Mr. Odu Chikwem ObaalologhiAssistant LecturerAnalytical Chemistrychikwem.odu2@ust.edu.ng
Nwidag Yerebabari GabrielAssistant LecturerOrganic 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.