Department of Physics

Dr. Opiriyabo Ibim Horsfall

Ag. Head of Department

Physics

The Department runs a four-year programme that leads to the award B.Sc. in Physics with specialization in Astronomy / Astrophysics, Solid State Physics/Electronics, Nuclear Physics and Applied Geophysics.

The undergraduate programme in the first three years provides fundamental knowledge and deepens the students’ grasp of Physics. In the last year it introduces them to techniques and tools of research, develops in them the spirit of enquiry which launches them into an area of specialization; they can now face the challenges posed in that area.

Profile of the HOD

Dr. Opiriyabo Ibim is a Senior Lecturer and currently the Ag. Head of Physics Department, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. An intelligent, composed, diligent, dynamic, purpose-driven, result-oriented and versatile geophysicist with over 10 years of experience. Dr. O. I. Horsfall has a PhD in Reservoir Characterization from Seismic inversion techniques from the Rivers State University in 2017, M.Sc and B.Sc in 2014 and 2005 respectively from the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology. Dr Horsfall’s work emphasizes practical applications in hydrocarbon exploration, reservoir characterization, and environmental geophysics, contributing to both academic research and industry challenges in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta Basin.

Dr. O. I. Horsfall’s research interest revolves around applied geophysics with key areas including: Reservoir characterization using rock-physics models, seismic inversion, and well log data. Pore pressure prediction and geomechanical properties for safe drilling and hydrocarbon exploration. Hydrocarbon volume estimation and petrophysical analysis for mature fields. Groundwater exploration. Seismic attribute analysis.

Dr. O. I. Horsfall is an active member of several academic organization such as the Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Physics Writers Series Creation (PWSC)

As an active scholar he has over 50 publications in both local and international journals with high impact factor.

He has h-index of 9, i10-index of 8 and have over 180 citations.

Dr. Horsfall is a devoted Christian, married with three children.

Staff list in the Department

Name	Rank	Area Of Specialisation	Email
Dr. O. I. Horsfall	Senior Lecturer/Ag. HOD	Applied Geophysics	horsfall.opiriyabo@rsu.edu.ng
Prof. V. B. Omubo-Pepple	Professor	Solid State Physics	omubo-pepple.valentine@ust.edu.ng
Prof. C. Israel-Cookey	Professor	Theoretical Physics	israel-cookey.chigozie@ust.edu.ng
Prof. M. A. Alabraba	Professor	Applied Physics	alabraba.matthew@ust.edu.ng
Prof. I. Tamunobereton-ari	Professor	Applied Geophysics	tamunobereton-ari.iyeneomie@ust.edu.ng
Prof. A.R.C. Amakiri	Professor	Applied Geophysics	amakiri.arobo@ust.edu.ng
Prof. F. B. Sigalo	Professor	Applied Physics	sigalo.friday@ust.edu.ng
Dr. J. Amonieah	Reader	Applied Geophysics	amonieah.jiriwari@.ust.edu.ng
Dr. (Mrs.) M. A. Briggs-Kamara (Contract)	Reader	Nuclear Physics	briggs-kamara.margaret@ust.edu.ng
Dr. A. P. Ngeri	Reader	Applied Geophysics	ngeri.aminayanasa01@ust.edu.ng
Dr. O. A. Davies	Senior Lecturer	Applied Geophysics	davies.onengiyeofori@ust.edu.ng
Dr. S. Esanewi	Senior Lecturer	Space Science and High Energy Astrophysics	esaenwi.sudum@ust.edu.ng
Dr. (Mrs.) V. N. Otugo	Lecturer I	Atmospheric Physics	vivian.otugo@ust.edu.ng
Dr. N. N. Tasie	Lecturer I	Solid State Physics	nkasiovu.tasie@ust.edu.ng
Dr. I. Risi	Lecturer I	Solid State Physics	Ikechi.risi@ust.edu.ng
Dr. A. S. Bruce-Allison	Lecturer I	Solid State Physics	Bruce-allison.adonye@ust.edu.ng
Mr. U. E. Udonam-Inyang	Lecturer I	Astronomy	udonaminyang.udombakuku@ust.edu.ng
Mrs. E. Alalibo	Principal Technical Officer	-	alalibo.esther@ust.edu.ng
Mr. G. K. S. Deedam	Chief Technologist (Contract)	-	gabriel.deedam@rsu.edu.ng
Mr. J. M. Ikordeme,	Principal Technologist (Contract)	-	-
Mr. H. W. Owabie	Technologist I	-	wwosugbani.owabie@ust.edu.ng
Mr. F. Wikina	Technologist I	-	fortune.wikina@ust.edu.ng
Mr. G. Egwurugwu	Technologist I	-	Ichechukwu.godswill@ust.edu.ng
Mrs. G. E. Akpomejevwe	Secretary	-	gloria.echomgbe@ust.edu.ng
Mrs. S. James	Assistant Registrar	-	silverline.james@ust.edu.ng
Mr. K. E. Okpara	Senior Executive Officer	-	okpara.kingdom@rsu.edu.ng

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the unit are tied to why we award degrees to our graduands which are learning and character-building. Therefore, the primary duties and responsibilities of the unit are training of our graduands in deep, sound knowledge and skills in animal production geared towards making them solvers of the problem militating against increased animal production in the wider world. In doing this, the unit strictly follows the prescribed rules, regulations and procedures outlined by the University Management in achieving them.

Furthermore, the unit is also responsible in instilling in our graduands discipline as to enable them to become models to others to emulate in terms of positive character developments, thereby making them good leaders for tomorrow. Some of the areas these character-moulding principles are imparted in graduands include but limited to:

Punctuality – coming early to class for lectures as to replicate it outside school environment.
Sincerity – that is, telling the truth at all times.
Avoid cheating – incuding during examinations.
Being respectful – to others
Being conscious – of things and comments they make, ensuring that you do not by your comments or acts destroy others. They may become your helpers tomorrow.

Therefore, in the overall, the unit ensures that we award our degrees due to learning and character.

STRUCTURE OF THE UNIT

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMMES

The primary philosophy of the department is to produce and equip our graduands with the required knowledge and skills in Animal Production by providing them with relevant education in Animal Agriculture as applied to all stages and phases of production and distribution of both macro- and micro-livestock and their products. Additionally, our philosophy is driven-based on the vision of promoting intensive theoretical and practical (on farm and laboratory) training in sustainable livestock production. This is achievable through the mission of promoting innovative and industry driven, collaborative and sustainable research in the basic aspects of Animal Science using the approved curriculum with strong emphasis on professional standards. The ultimate goal being to produce skilled professional manpower well-equipped with comprehensive knowledge to produce the different livestock species relevant to the national and global animal production industry.