CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

The Department of Chemistry is one of the departments in the Faculty of Science at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology. It is able to provide basis for students to gain knowledge and understanding of the principles of the discipline and be able to acquire expertise in the application of such principles. The training is supplemented with courses in Physics, Mathematics, Biology and other Foundation studies such as History, Philosophy and computer Studies. To be admitted into the four year programme of the department, a prospective candidate should obtain in not more than two sittings at least five credits or better passes in WASC; GCE; or NECO Examinations in the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English and any other science subject.

The programme is designated to:

• Provide training in the theory and practice in all branches of chemistry.

• Cultivate a curious and enquiring mind and hence stimulate creative thinking and research.

• Develop an awareness of the resources in the environment and the crucial role of Chemistry in the task of national development.

• Prepare students for professional input in such fields as:

• Pharmaceutical industries.

• Paint industries

• Food and drink industries

• Cosmetic industries etc.

Having gone through rigorous scientific training in chemistry, on successful completion, a graduate chemist therefore has relevance and opportunities in the following fields:

• Industry:

Drugs, brewery, Iron and steel, mining, glass wares, plastics, dyes and paints, refineries, cosmetics, flour mills, water treatment, food and cannery.

• Quality control and medicine:

Pathology labs, Biomedical research, Regulatory authorities e.g NAFDAC, Standard Organization of Nigeria etc.

• Agriculture:

Fertilizers, Pesticides, Soil and water Management etc.

• Education:

Lectureship in various Higher institutions of learning.

LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF

S/No.	NAME OF STAFF	QUALIFICATION & DESIGNATION	RESEARCH AREA & PUBLICATION
1.	Prof. S. I. Nwankwo	B.Sc. Ph D Professor	Transition metals and metal complexes. 20 Publications
2.	Prof. V. O.T Omuaru	B.Sc. Ph D Professor & Deputy V.C.	Organic synthesis and pollution related studies. Over 25 publication
3.	Dr. I. R. Jack	B.Sc. Ph D, Senior Lecturer and Ag. HOD	Natural products, organic synthesis and pollution studies. 15 publications and 1 book.
4.	Dr. M. D. Selema	B. Sc. Ph. D., Senior Lecturer	Natural products and Heavy metals in the Environment. Over 16 publications.
5.	Dr. G. K. Fekarurhobo	B. Sc. Ph. D., Senior Lecturer	Photochemistry and Environmental Chemistry. Over 20 publications and 1 book.
6.	I. F. Oruambo	B. Sc. M.Sc.,Ph. D., Senior Lecturer	Environmental toxicology. Over 16 publications.
7	Dr. (Mrs.) F. G. Obomanu	B. Sc. Ph. D., Senior Lecturer	Medicinal Plants and pollution studies. Over 15 publications.
8	Dr. (Mrs.) P.U. Adiukwu	B. Sc. M.Sc. Ph. D. Senior Lecturer	Analytical / Environmental Chemistry. Over 15 publications.
9.	Dr. C. C. Obunwo	B.Sc., M. Phil; Ph. D. Lecturer I	Analytical / Environmental Chemistry. 8 publications.
10.	Dr. (Mrs.) K. O. Orubite	B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph. D. Lecturer I	Analytical Chemistry 5 publications
11.	Mr. A. P. Bagshaw	B.Sc., M. Phil; Ph. D. Lecturer II	Analytical Chemistry
12.	Mr. F. U. Igwe	B.Sc., M. Sc.Lecturer II	Biochemistry. 5 publications.
13.	Mr. N. Boisa	B.Sc., M. Phil; Lecturer I	Photochemistry and pollution studies. 7 publications.
14.	Mrs. A. Hamilton Amachree	B.Sc.; M. Sc., P.G.D.E. Lecturer II	Industrial Chemistry
15	Mrs. C. U. Ogunka -Nnoka	B.Sc.; M. Sc., Assist Lecturer	Biochemistry
16.	Mrs. G. Cookey	B. Sc. Grad. Asst.
17.	Mr. O. S. Bull	B. Sc. Grad. Asst.
18.	Mr. J. L. Konne	B. Sc. Grad. Asst.

LIST OF NON-ACADEMIC STAFF

S/No.	NAME OF STAFF	QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION
1.	Mrs. C. S. Alagoa	H.N.D ANIST	Chief Technologist
2.	Mr. S. D. Bobmanuel	H.N.D M.Sc.	Chief Technologist
3.	Ms. I. T. Otobo	H. N . D	Asst. Chief Technologist
4.	Mr. I. S. Nwobiohuru	OND; B. Sc.	Higher Technical Officer
5.	Mr. A. J. Briggs	S.S.C.E.	Store Officer
6.	Mr. D. Bekee	B.Sc., P.G.D.	Technologist II
7.	Mr. J.A. Kienabere	F.S.L.C., B.S.S.G.	Senior Technical Assist.
8.	Mr. K. Eziefula	F.S.L.C.	Laboratory Assistant
9.	Mr. A. Jaja	F.S.L.C.	Laboratory Assistant
10	Mr. M. Ayibatari	F.S.L.C.	Laboratory Assistant
11.	Ms. A. Agara	HND, PGD.	Confidential Secretary 1
12.	Ms. R. N. Egu	NAPTECH (Adv.) Dip. In Computer	Typist
13.	Mr. Felix E. I. Dike	FSLC, Dip. In Computer	Computer Operator
14.	Mrs. F. Vidigior		Clerical Officer