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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. WILLIAMS Akan Bassey
Senior Lecturer & Director, Academic Planning, Covenant University
Emails: [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone No: +234-803-6706086
SECTION A: PERSONAL DATA
Name:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Town:
Local Government Area:
State of Origin:
Nationality:
Marital Status:
Religion:
Contact Address:
Residential Address:
Telephone Number:
Other E-mail Addresses:
Current Position:
DR. WILLIAMS, AKAN BASSEY
Male
February 16, 1970
Itoko
Ibesikpo Asutan
Akwa Ibom
Nigerian
Married
Christianity
Department of Chemistry, Covenant University
Duplex 14, Covenant University Staff Quarters
08036706086
[email protected], [email protected]
Director, Academic Planning, Covenant University
SECTION B: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Institutions Attended with Dates
Qualification
Year
Grade
B.Sc. Chemistry
1991
Second Class
M.Sc. Petroleum Chemistry
2001
Ph.D Grade
Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry
2011
Ph.D
Teaching Experience
Institutions Name
Covenant University
Covenant University
Covenant University
Covenant University
From
2013
2010
2008
2004
Landmark University
University of Uyo
2013
2002
Institution
University of Calabar
University of Port Harcourt
Covenant University
To
Begin Status
Till Date Senior Lecturer
2013
Lecturer 1
2010
Lecturer 11
2008
Asst. Lecturer
Visiting
Till Date Senior Lecturer
2004
Asst. Lecturer
End Status
Senior Lecturer
Lecturer 1
Lecturer 11
Visiting
Senior Lecturer
Asst. Lecturer
1
Courses Taught at Covenant University (Undergraduate Level)
S/N
Course Title
Course Code
1.
Petroleum Chemistry
CHM422
2.
Industrial Analytical Chemistry
CHM448
3.
Fertilizers and Agrochemicals
CHM414
4.
Analysis of Selected Materials
CHM439
5.
Polymer Technology
CHM423
6.
Environmental Chemistry
CHM317
7.
Instrumental Methods of Analyses
CHM333
8.
Analytical Chemistry
CHM222
9.
Basic Physical Chemistry
CHM212
10.
Analytical Chemistry for Non-majors
CHM227
11.
Experimental Analytical Chemistry
CHM229
12.
Chemistry and Society
CHM112
13.
General Physical Chemistry
CHM111
14.
General Organic Chemistry
CHM121
15.
General Inorganic Chemistry
CHM122
16.
General Chemistry Practical 1
CHM119
17.
General Chemistry Practical 11
CHM129
Period
2008 – Till Date
2014
2007 – Till Date
2013 – Till Date
2013
2006 – Till Date
2006 – Till Date
2005 - Till Date
2005 - 2007
2009 - 2011
2005 - 2012
2004 - Till Date
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2011
2004 - 2011
Courses Taught at Covenant University (Postgraduate Level)
S/N
Course Title
Course Code
1.
Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals
CHM831
2.
Coal, Its Combustion and Products
CHM881
3.
Soil and Water Environment
CHM819
4.
Total Man Concept
TMC811
5.
Advanced Analytical Techniques
CHM914
Period
2014 – Till Date
2014 – Till Date
2014 – Till Date
2013
2014 – Till Date
Undergraduate Project and Seminar Supervision
Year of Supervision
No. of Projects Per Session
2007/08
1
2008/09
1
2009/10
1
2010/11
3
2011/12
2
2012/13
3
2013/14
1
2014/15
1
Total
13
No. of Seminars Per Session
1
1
3
3
4
2
1
15
2
Ongoing Ph.D Supervision
Fate, Transport and Modelling of Dimethyl Sulphide and Methyl Mercaptan in Coastal
Atlantic Seawaters by Emmanuel Adedapo
Ongoing M.Sc Supervision
Levels of Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins in Grains from Lagos and Ota Markets, Nigeria by
Mary Oloyede
Postgraduate Examination and Assessment
Ph.D Thesis Defence
1. Member, Panel of Examiners for Ph.D Thesis Defence on ‘Kinetics and Equilibrium
of the Reaction of Ellman’s Reagent with Domestic Horse (Equus Cabalus)
Haemoglobin’ by Omotosho, Omolola Elizabeth, April, 2014.
2. Member, Panel of Examiners for Ph.D Thesis Defence on ‘Synthesis, Structural &
Anti-tubercular Activity Study of some Acylhydrazones and their Transition Metal
Complexes’ by Ogunniran, Kehinde Olurotimi, March, 2014.
Ph.D Proposal Defence
1. Member, Panel of Examiners (Representative of School of Postgraduate Studies) for
Ph.D Proposal Defence on ‘Conflict Management Strategies and Academic Staff
Productivity: A Study of Selected Public and Private Universities in South-West
Nigeria’ by Oni-Ojo, Edith Ebeguki, May, 2014.
2. Member, Panel of Examiners for Ph.D Proposal Defence on ‘Less Valued Oils to
Biodiesel: Production and Life Cycle Assessments’ by Ayoola, Ayodeji Ayodele,
October, 2013.
Reviewed Ph.D Theses and Proposals
1. Ph.D Thesis on ‘Synthesis, Surface Modification and Characterization of Optimized
Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Application’ by Ehi-Eromosele, Cyril, March,
2015.
2. Ph.D Thesis on ‘Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Silver Allied
Nanobimetallic Particles for Catalysis’ by Adekoya, Joseph Adeyemi, October, 2013.
3. Ph.D Research Proposal on ‘Green Synthesis, Antimicrobial and Anthelmintic
Activities of some Metal Nanoparticles and their Hybrids’ by Anuoluwa Abimbola
Akinsiku, November, 2013.
4. Ph.D Research Proposal on ‘Equilibrium and Kinetics of the Reaction of 5,5’Dithiobis (2-Nitrobenzoate) with the Haemoglobins of Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo)’
by Ehi-Eromosele Cyril Osereme, November, 2013.
5. Ph.D Research Proposal on ‘Spatio-Temporal Variability of Trace Metals in
Atmospheric Fine Particulate Matter from Industrial Sites in Ogun State’ by Anake
Winifred Uduak, November, 2013.
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SECTION C: SCHOLARSHIP
Thesis/Dissertation/Project Titles
1. Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Shellfishes and Finfishes from Lagos Lagoon,
Nigeria. Ph.D Thesis, Covenant University, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2011, 183p.
Supervisors:
Dr. O. O. Ayejuyo
Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. M. Adediran Mesubi
Department of Chemistry, Kwara State University, Nigeria
2. Effects of Used Lubricating Oil on the Properties of Low Pour Fuel Oil. M.Sc
Dissertation, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2001.
Supervisor:
Prof. O. Akaranta
Director, Centre for Research Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
3. Chemical Reactivity of Etankpini Limestone. B.Sc Project, University of Calabar,
Calabar, Nigeria, 1991.
Supervisor:
Prof. U. J. Ekpe
Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Google Scholar Indices
Google Scholar Citation: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FY4qO-gAAAAJ&hl=en
1. Citations = 144
2. h-index
= 7
3. i10-index = 5
Researcher ID: M-8263-2013, http://www.researcherid.com/rid/M-8263-2013
Peer Reviewed Publications
1. Akan B. Williams and Olusegun O. Ayejuyo. Organochlorines in Chrysichthys
nigrodigitatus and Liza grandisquamis from Lagos Lagoon and Agboyi Creek, Nigeria.
Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia (In Press). (ISSN: 1011-3924, 1F: 0.49).
2. A. B. Williams, N. U. Benson and E. M. Shaibu-Imodagbe. Distribution of
Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Epipelic and Benthic Sediments from Lagos
Lagoon, Nigeria. African Journal of Aquatic Science (In Press). (ISSN: 1608-5914,
1F: 0.50).
3.
E. M. Shaibu-Imodagbe, C. A. Okuofu, A. Ismail, J. A. Otun, J. P Unyimadu, A. B.
Williams and D. B. Adie (2014). Occurrence and Levels of Acetonitriles as Emerging
Disinfection By-products in a Community Drinking Water Supply. The Pacific
Journal of Science and Technology, Kamai University, Hilo, USA.15 (2): 309-317.
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4.
A. B. Williams, O. O. Ayejuyo and J. P. Unyimadu (2013). Organochlorine Pesticide
Residues in Water and Sediments from Oworonshoki, Lagos Lagoon. Journal of
Chemical Society of Nigeria, 38 (2): 108-113. (ISSN: 0795-2066).
5.
Akan Bassey Williams and Winifred Uduak Anake (2013). Chlorinated
Hydrocarbons in Marine Female Fishes of Lagos Lagoon. Covenant Journal of
Physical and Life Sciences, Covenant University, 1 (1):27-34.
6.
Akan B. Williams and M. Adediran Mesubi (2013). Accumulation of
Organochlorines in Tilapia guineensis and Sarothorodon melanotheron from
Lagos Lagoon and Agboyi Creek, Nigeria. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 8
(6): 313-320. DOI: 10.3923/rjasci.2013.313.320. (ISI, Scopus Indexed, ISSN:
1815932X, 19936079).
7. E. M. Shaibu-Imodagbe, C. A. Okuofu, J. P Unyimadu, A. B. Williams and H.
Omenesa (2013). Evaluation of Levels of Regulated Trihalomethanes (THMS) in a
Community Drinking Water Supply in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Engineering, 19
(2): 63-72. (ISSN: 0794-4756).
8.
Akan B. Williams (2013). Residue Analysis of Organochlorine Pesticides in Water
and Sediments from Agboyi Creek, Lagos. African Journal of Environmental Science
and Technology, 7 (5):267-273. DOI: 10.5897/AJEST12.214. (ISSN: 1996-0786, 1F:
I.92).
9.
Akan B. Williams (2013). Levels and Distribution of Chlorinated Pesticide Residues
in Water and Sediments of Tarkwa Bay, Lagos Lagoon. Journal of Research in
Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2 (1): 1-8. (ISSN: 2315-5698).
10. Akan B. Williams and John P. Unyimadu (2013). Organochlorine Pesticide Residues
in Muscle Tissues of Ethmalosa fimbriata and Psettias sebae from Lagos Lagoon,
Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research Part A, 5 (1): 166-172.
DOI: dx.doi.org/10.7813/2075-4124.2013/5-1/A.26. (ISSN: 2075-4124).
11. Akan B. Williams (2013). Pesticide Contamination in Muscle Tissues of Croaker
Fishes from Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Transnational Journal of Science and
Technology, 3 (1): 71-83. (ISSN: 1857-8047).
12. Akan B. Williams, Olusegun O. Ayejuyo and John P. Unyimadu (2013). Distribution
of Chlorinated Pesticides in Shellfishes from Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Journal of
Marine Biology and Oceanography, 2 (1): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/23248661.1000106. (ISSN: 2324-8661).
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13. E. M. Shaibu-Imodagbe, C. A. Okuofu, J. P Unyimadu and W. Akan (2012).
Assessment of Regulated Disinfection By-products in Ahmadu Bello University
Community Drinking Water Supply.
http://www.pollutionsolutions-online.com/articles/waterwastewater/17/e._m._shaibuimodagbe_a._okuofu_p._unyimadu_and_w._akan/assessment_of_regulated_disinfection_b
y-products_in_ahmadu_bello_university_community_drinking_water_supply/1292/
14.
Akan B. Williams and Nsikak U. Benson (2010). Interseasonal Hydrological
Characteristics and Variabilities in Surface Water of Tropical Estuarine Ecosystems
within Niger Delta, Nigeria. Environmental Monitoring Assessment, 165: 399-406.
DOI 10.1007/s10661-009-0955-0. (ISI Indexed, ISSN: 1573-2059, IF: 1.59).
15.
Williams, Akan Bassey (2010). DDT. Green Food: An A-to-Z Guide. SAGE
Publications. Inc., USA. http://www.sage-reference.com/greenfood/Article_n42.html.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412971874.
16.
Williams, Akan Bassey (2010). Organochlorines. Green Food: An A-to-Z Guide.
SAGE Publications Inc., USA.
http://www.sage-reference.com/greenfood/Article_n112.html.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412971874.
17.
Williams, Akan Bassey (2010). Pesticide. Green Food: An A-to-Z Guide. SAGE
Publications. Inc., USA.
http://www.sage-reference.com/greenfood/Article_n116.html.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412971874.
18.
Williams, Akan Bassey and Jill S. Coleman (2010). Renewable Energies. Green
Energy: An A-to-Z Guide. SAGE Publications Inc., USA.
http://www.sage-reference.com/greenenergy/Article_n110.html.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412971850.
19.
Williams, Akan Bassey (2010). Fossil Fuels. Green Energy: An A-to-Z Guide.
SAGE Publications Inc., USA.
http://www.sage-reference.com/greenenergy/Article_n56.html.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412971850.
20. Williams, Akan Bassey (2010). Natural Gas. Green Energy: An A-to-Z Guide
SAGE Publications Inc., USA.
http://www.sage-reference.com/greenenergy/Article_n88.html.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412971850.
21. Akan B. Williams, Olusegun. O. Ayejuyo and Adekunle F. Ogunyale (2009). Trace
Metal Levels in Fruit Juices and Carbonated Beverages in Nigeria. Environmental
Monitoring Assessment, 156: 303-306. DOI 10.1007/s10661-008-0485-1. (ISI
Indexed, ISSN: 1573-2959, IF: 1.59).
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22. O. O. Ayejuyo, A. B. Williams and S. O. Igbasan (2008). Assessment of
Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Irrigation Groundwater of Lagos. Journal of
Chemical Society of Nigeria, 33 (1): 65-69. (ISSN: 0795-2066).
23. O. O. Ayejuyo, A. B. Williams and T. F. Imafidon (2008). Ochratoxin A Burdens in
Rice from Lagos Markets, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Science and
Technology, 1 (2): 80-84. (Scopus Indexed, ISSN: 19947887).
24. Nsikak U. Benson, Joseph P. Essien, Godwin A. Ebong and Akan B. Williams
(2008). Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Limiting Nutrients in Macura reptantia,
Procambarus clarkii and Benthic Sediment from Qua Iboe Estuary, Nigeria.
Environmentalist., 28 (3): 275-282. DOI 10.1007/s10669-007-9140-6. (ISSN: 02511088, Publisher: Springer Verlag).
25. Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Hydrofluorocarbons. In: S. George Philander (editor).
Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change. SAGE Publications Inc.,
USA, Vol. 2, 515-516. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
26. Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Mesosphere. In: S. George Philander (editor).
Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE Publications Inc.,
USA, Vol. 2, 640-641. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
27. Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Oceanography. In: S. George Philander (editor).
Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE Publications Inc.,
USA, Vol. 2, 740-743. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
28. Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Pollution, Land. In: S. George Philander (editor).
Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE Publications Inc.,
USA, Vol. 3, 809-813. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
29.
Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Seawater, Composition of. In: S. George Philander
(editor). Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE
Publications Inc., USA, Vol. 3, 893-894. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
30.
Akan Williams (2008). Sunlight. In: S. George Philander (editor). Encyclopaedia of
Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE Publications Inc., USA. Vol. 3, 937939. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
31.
Akan Williams (2008). Thermosphere. In: S. George Philander (editor).
Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE Publications Inc.,
USA, Vol. 3, 965-967. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
32.
Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Weather. In: S. George Philander (editor).
Encyclopaedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, SAGE Publications Inc.,
USA, Vol. 3, 1083-1087. (ISBN: 9781412958783).
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33.
A. B. Williams and O. Akaranta (2007). Effects of Used Lubricating Oil on the
Properties of Low Pour Fuel Oil. Global Journal of Environmental Sciences, 6 (2):
117-119. (ISSN: 1596-6194).
34.
A. B. Williams, O. O. Ayejuyo and J. A. Adekoya (2007). Trends in Trace Metal
Burdens in Sediment, Fish Species and Filtered Water of Igbede River, Lagos,
Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences, 7 (13): 1821-1823. (ISI, Scopus Indexed,
ISSN: 18125654).
35.
Nsikak U. Benson, Joseph P. Essien, Akan B. Williams and David E. Bassey (2007).
Mercury Accumulation in Fishes from Tropical Aquatic Ecosystems in the Niger
Delta of Nigeria. Current Science, 92 (6): 781-785. (ISI Indexed, ISSN: 0011-3891,
IF: 2.34).
36.
Nsikak U. Benson, Joseph P. Essien, Akan B. Williams and Godwin A. Ebong
(2007). Petroleum Hydrocarbons Accumulation Potential of Shellfishes from
Littoral Waters of the Bight of Bonny, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Research Journal of
Environmental Sciences, 1 (1): 11-19. DOI: 10.3923/rjes.2007.11.19 (ISSN: 18193412, Publisher: Academic Journals Inc., USA).
37.
J. A. Adekoya, A. B. Williams and O. O. Ayejuyo (2006). Distribution of Heavy
Metals in Sediments of Igbede, Ojo and Ojora Rivers of Lagos, Nigeria.
Environmentalist, 26 (4): 277-280. 10.1007/s10669-006-9077-1. (ISSN: 02511088, Publisher: Springer Verlag).
Feature Article in ICCON News
Akan Bassey Williams (2008). Trends in World Oil Consumption. ICCON News, a
Newsletter of Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, Vol. 2 (4), 14-16.
SECTION D: PEER RECOGNITION
Conferences
1. O. P. Sanyaolu, A. Williams and A. A. Inegbenebor, 2014. [Oral Presentation]. Levels
of Some Heavy Metals in River Ogun, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 37th International
Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria held at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Nigeria,
September 8-12, 2014.
2. Williams, A. B and Fasan, S. T., 2014. [Oral Presentation]. Assessment of Trace Metal
Levels in Vegetable Species in Ogun State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the Covenant
University Chemistry International Conference on ‘Turning the Knowledge of Science
into Development’ held at Covenant University, July 9-10, 2014.
3. Akan Williams, 2014. [Oral Presentation]. Research Management in Covenant
University. Paper presented at the Research Management Conference held at
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, June 10-13, 2014.
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4. O. Odukoya, A. Atayero, A. Williams, A. Afolabi and P. Akande, 2014. [Abstract].
Overcoming Students’ Lethargy in Evaluating Lecturers’ Teaching Competence:
Covenant University Experience. 8th International Technology, Education and
Development Conference, INTED 2014 Proceedings, pages 4835-4844. March 10-12,
2014, Valencia, Spain.
5. Akan Williams, 2012. [Abstract ID: 4th ISPES-III-2-014]. Organochlorine Pesticide
Residues in Water and Sediment of Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Submitted to the 4th
International Symposium on Pesticide and Environmental Safety (ISPES), 5th Pan
Pacific Conference on Pesticide Science (PPCPS) and 8th International Workshop on
Crop Protection Chemistry and Regulatory Harmonization (IWCPCRH) held at
Beijing, China, September 15-20, 2012.
6. A. B. Williams and N. U. Benson, 2007. [Abstract]. Seasonal Temporal Variation of
Physicochemical Parameters in Pelagic Column of Tropical Estuarine Ecosystems
within Niger Delta, Nigeria. First International Conference on Environmental
Research, Technology and Policy (ERTEP) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel,
Accra, Ghana, July 16-19, 2007, E2.20, p. 50.
7. Akan B. Williams and Abiola R. Kasali, 2008. [Oral Presentation]. Trace Metal Levels
in Fish Species of Lagos Lagoon. Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of
Chemical Society of Nigeria held at Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State,
Nigeria, September 22-26, 2008. pp 394-399.
Workshops
1. Problem Based Learning Workshop organized by Covenant University in conjunction
with Academy for Excellence in Education (AFEXED Ltd) Washington, UK and held
at Covenant University, August 22, 2014.
2. Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT) follow-up Workshop organized by
National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), Ghana in collaboration with
Carnegie Corporation of New York and held at University of Lagos, July 14, 2014.
3. Workshop organized by Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities
(AVCNU) in collaboration with ACADA Partners & Associates on Advancement &
Endowments in Nigerian Universities, AVCNU Secretariat, Abuja, March 7, 2014.
4. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Workshop organized by
South-South Office of National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM),
Federal Ministry of Science & Technology and held at Niger Delta Wetlands Resource
Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, September 3-5, 2013.
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5. Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT IV) organized by National Council for
Tertiary Education (NCTE), Ghana in collaboration with Carnegie Corporation of
New York and held at Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy
(LECIAD), University of Ghana-Legon, Accra, Ghana, July 7-12, 2013.
6. A 4-day Training Workshop on the use of Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS),
Gas Chromatograph (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) and
Infrared Spectrometer held in Lagos, Nigeria, December 8-11, 2009 and organized by
FINLAB Nigeria Ltd in conjunction with Buck Scientific, USA.
7. I0th Mandatory Workshop on Quality Assurance in Laboratory Management
organized by Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), November 10-11, 2009 at
Lagos Airport Hotel, Nigeria.
8. International Workshop on Advanced Robotic of the Human Assisting Orthosys on
Joint Movement Reduction System and Some Energy Gathering Systems for Electricity
and Silicon Carbide Production organized by the Silicon Research Group of Covenant
University, in collaboration with Japan-African Group and held on October 27, 2009.
9. Ist Mandatory Workshop organized by Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria
(ICCON) from October 21-22, 2008 at Lagos Airport Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. Topics
covered were: Environmental Impact Assessment and Principles of Management of
Chemical Industry.
10. A 2-day South West Workshop on Climate Change held in Lagos, Nigeria from
August 21-22, 2008 and organized by Federal Ministry of Environment in conjunction
with Development Information Network and United Nations Development
Programme.
11. A 2-day National Workshop on Africa Stockpile Programme and Chemical
Conventions held in Lagos, Nigeria between August 13-14, 2007.
Seminars
1. Guest Speaker on ‘Goals Getting in Attaining Academic Excellence’ at Youths and
Teens Camp out of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 10 Junior
Church, December 23, 2014.
2. Guest Speaker on ‘Towards Effective Transition from Secondary to Tertiary
Institution: Your Personal Responsibilities’ at the 11th Graduation Ceremony of Faith
Academy, Canaanland, July 26, 2014.
3. International Roundtable on Education and the Launch of the Hitachi Project 3600
organized by Education, Electronic Data Marketing Company (E2DMC) and held at
The Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, October 9, 2013.
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4. Guest Lecturer on ‘the Making of a Total Graduate’, a presentation to the Faculty and
Students of Fayetteville State University, USA, July 17, 2012.
5. Seminar on Elements of Acceptable Research Proposal organized by Covenant
University Centre for Research and Development and held on November 4, 2009.
6. Seminar presentation on the Rule of Law and Environmental Governance in the Niger
Delta and Lagos State organized by the Public Affairs Section of the US Consulate
General, Lagos in collaboration with the University of Lagos, Faculty of Law and held
on August 25, 2009.
7. Nigeria Association of Inventors’ 2nd National Young Inventors and Innovators summit
held at Covenant University, 2006.
8. A one-day Environmental Roundtable on Water during 2003 World Environment Day
Celebration at Sam Law Hotel, Uyo, Nigeria, June 3, 2003.
Special Assignments
1. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at the 4th Inter House Sports
Competition at Covenant University Secondary School, February 21, 2015.
2. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at the 2nd Conference of
Association of West Africa Universities (AWAU) held at University of Cape Coast,
Ghana, January 11-15, 2015.
3. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at the 11th End of
Session/Speech and Prize Giving Day at Kingdom Heritage Model School,
Canaanland, July 24, 2014.
4. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at the Public Presentation of
the Education Sector Transformation under President Goodluck Jonathan’s
Administration by the Minister of State for Education, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
held at National Universities Commission, Maitama, Abuja, July 3, 2014.
5. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at the 29th Conference of
Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) held at Afe
Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, June 1-5, 2014.
6. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University as Panelist at a discussion
forum on the ‘Role of Youths in Nation Building’, organized to mark the 40th Birthday
Anniversary of Comrade Rotimi Rahmon, the Executive Chairman, Ado-Odo/Ota
LGA, April 22, 2014.
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7. Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University at the 30th Meeting of
Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of Private Universities in Nigeria,
AVCNU Secretariat, Abuja, April 3, 2014.
Academic Seminar Presentation
1. Green Chemistry, Seminar series of Environmental Chemistry Research Group,
Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, Nigeria, 2010.
2. Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Shellfishes and Finfishes from Lagos Lagoon,
Covenant University, Nigeria, 2010.
3. Organochlorine Pesticides in the Environment, Covenant University, Nigeria, 2009.
4. Effects of Additives on the Performance of Automotive Crankcase Oil, University of
Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2008.
5. Impact of Pollution on Biogeochemical Processes in Sediment of Qua Iboe River
Estuary, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 2004.
6. Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 1991.
Awards
1. Covenant University Grant Award/Investigator for the Study of Covenant University
Sewage Treatment Plant, 2007.
2. Certificate of Honour from Graduate Students’ Fellowship, University of Nsukka,
Nigeria, 2005.
SECTION E: ACADEMIC LINKAGES
Membership of Professional Bodies
1. Chairman, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Ogun State Chapter, 2014 - Date.
2. Vice Chairman, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Ogun State Chapter, 2012 - 2014.
3. Secretary, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Ogun State Chapter, 2006 - 2012.
4. Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN), 2005 - Date.
5. Member, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (MICCON), 2007 - Date.
Collaborations/Study Abroad Experience
1. Coached 30 teams from Covenant University for 2013 Hult Prize competition where 2
teams qualified for the Regional Competition in San Francisco, USA and Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
2. Opened discussion with the Vice Chancellor (Academics) and Director, International
Office at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, USA, leading to the renewed
MoU with Covenant University.
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3. Chaperoned 29 students of Covenant University on Summer Exchange Programme at
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville; Duke University, Durham; North Carolina
State University and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, July 9 - 29, 2012.
SECTION F: CURRENT RESEARCH
1. Fate, Transport and Modelling of Dimethyl Sulphide and Methyl Mercaptan in Coastal
Atlantic Seawaters.
2. Levels of Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins in Grains.
3. Studies of Effects of Persistent Organic Pollutants on Biota, Poultry feeds, Fruits, Water
and Sediment.
Research Cluster/Group
1. Public Health Sub-Cluster
2. Environmental Chemistry Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Covenant
University.
SECTION G: ALIGNMENT WITH CORE VALUES
Name of Current Church:
Date of Joining the Church:
New Birth Status:
Date of Water Baptism:
Baptism of the Holy Ghost:
Living Faith Church
May, 1999
May, 1999
July, 1999
Yes
Spiritual Leadership
1. Provincial Coordinator, 2014 - Date.
2. Pastor, Living Faith Church Worldwide, 2009 - Date.
3. District Pastor, Canaanland, 2010; Iyana Iyesi, 2010 - 2014.
4. Assistant Chaplain, Covenant University (2006 - 2010).
5. Deacon, Living Faith Church Worldwide, 2001 – 2009.
6. Chairman, College of Science and Technology Fellowship Committee (College
Chaplain - 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2009/2010 Sessions).
7. Lecturer, Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI) - BCC, LCC, LDC.
8. Graduate of the three-tier of Word of Faith Bible Institute - BCC, LCC, LDC.
Name and Address of Spiritual Leader: Bishop David Oyedepo, Canaanland
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SECTION H: UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Director, Academic Planning, Covenant University, 2013 - Date.
Dean, Student Affairs, Covenant University, 2011 - 2012.
Member, Senate, Covenant University, 2011 - Date.
Member, Senate Business Committee, Covenant University, 2011 - Date.
Chairman, Covenant University Quality Assurance and Academic Standards
Committee, 2015 - Date.
Chairman, Covenant University Ceremonies Committee, 2013 - 2014.
Chairman, Covenant University Timetable and Examination Committee, 2013.
Chairman, Covenant University Student Work-Study Programme, 2013.
Chairman, Covenant University Student Handbook Review Committee, 2013.
Chairman, Student Disciplinary Committee, Covenant University, 2011 - 2012.
Covenant University Orator.
Member, Covenant University Vision 10:2022 (1 of 10 in 10) Committee, 2014-Date
Member, Covenant University Committee on Awards and Recognition, 2015 - Date.
Member, Covenant University Open and Distance Learning Committee, 2014.
Member, Covenant University Webometrics Committee, 2014 - Date.
Member, Covenant University Strategic Planning Sub-Committee on Education,
Research, Innovation and Community Engagement, 2014.
Member, Covenant University School of Post Graduate Studies Committee, 2013 2014.
Member, Covenant University Curriculum Development Committee, 2013 - Date.
Coordinator/Liaison Faculty, WennovationHub, 2012 - Date.
Member, Covenant University Research and Development Committee, 2012 - 2014.
Member, Covenant University Scholastic Aptitude Screening Committee (CUSAS),
2007-2014.
Member, Covenant University Editorial Committee, 2010.
Member, Covenant University Faculty Support Programme, 2008 -2009.
Member, Covenant University Budget Committee, 2009, 2011 -2013.
Member 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Covenant University Convocation Planning Committees
Assistant Coordinator, Covenant University Tour Guides, 2007-2012.
Member, Research and Endowment Committee of College of Science and
Technology, Covenant University, 2007.
Member, Postgraduate Committee, Department of Chemistry, 2013 - Date.
Coordinator, Industrial Training and Excursion, Department of Chemistry,
2006 -2009, 2011, 2012, 2013.
100L, 200L, 300L and 400L Adviser, 2009-2013 Academic Sessions.
Member, Academic Planning Committee, Department of Chemistry, Covenant
University, 2009 - 2010.
Member, Accreditation Committee, Department of Chemistry, Covenant
University, 2009 - 2010.
Chairman, Seminar sub-committee and member Central Working Committee
during the 2nd Inventors summit held at Covenant University, 2006.
Member, Committee on the establishment of Covenant Journal of Science &
Technology.
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SECTION I: SELECTED RESPONSIBILITIES
Editorial Engagements
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Editorial Board Member, Journal of Food Chemistry & Nutrition, 2013 -2015.
Editorial Board Member, Covenant Journal of Physical and Life Sciences, 2013 Date.
Reviewer, Journal of American Oil Chemists Society (JAOCS).
Reviewer, The Environmentalist.
Reviewer, Journal of Marine Biology and Oceanography
Reviewer, African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.
Reviewer, Journal of Applied Sciences, Asian Network for Scientific Information.
Academic Appointments/Community Service
1. Session Chairman at the Covenant University Chemistry International Conference,
July 9-10, 2014.
2. Member, Local Organizing Committee for Chemistry Department Conference on
‘Turning the Knowledge of Science into Development’, Conference Hall, Covenant
University Guest House, July 9-10, 2014.
3. Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of
Living Faith Church Worldwide, May 1-2, 2011.
4. Secretary, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 33rd International Conference
of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State, September 2010.
5. Supervisory Councillor for Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Ibesikpo Asutan
Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 1997 - 1998.
6. Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government
Area on Intergovernmental Relations, 2000-2001.
7. Teacher, Holy Trinity College, Uruan, Akwa Ibom State, 1992 - 1996.
8. Secretary, Lutheran High School, Obot Idim Old Students’ Association, Akwa
Ibom Chapter.
9. Senior Prefect, Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Ibesikpo, 1985 - 86.
Master of Events/Rapporteur:
1. At the 60th Birthday Anniversary Celebration of Dr. David Oyedepo, Chancellor,
Covenant University, September 27, 2014.
2. At Problem Based Learning Workshop organized by Covenant University in
conjunction with Academy for Excellence in Education (AFEXED Ltd)
Washington, UK and held at Covenant University, August 22, 2014.
3. At the Covenant University Chemistry International Conference, July 9-10, 2014.
4. At the 9th Convocation Ceremonies, Covenant University, June 25-27, 2014.
5. At Conference Dinner of Covenant University Ist International Conference on
African Development Issues (CU-ICADI) held on May 5, 2014.
6. At Training Sessions organized by Thomson Reuters for Faculty of Covenant
University, February 24, 2014.
7. At 2013/2014 Executive Advance for Faculty and Senior Non-Teaching Staff of
Covenant University, January 31 – February 1, 2014.
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At the 18th National Conference of the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological
Practitioners Association (NASA) held in Covenant University, November 4-7,
2013.
At the 46th Meeting of the Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Schools (CDPGS)
in Nigerian Universities held in Covenant University, September 25-27, 2013.
At the 8th Convocation Ceremony, Covenant University, July 26, 2013.
At the Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT IV) organized by National
Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) in collaboration with Carnegie
Corporation of New York and held at Legon Centre for International Affairs and
Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana-Legon, Accra, Ghana, July 7-12, 2013.
At the 6th Convocation Ceremony, Covenant University, July, 2011.
At the Meeting of Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities
(AVCNU) held in Covenant University, June 27-30, 2011.
At the International Media Lunch for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Living
Faith Church Worldwide, May 1-2, 2011.
At Inaugural Lectures in Covenant University.
At Public Lectures in Covenant University.
At Matriculation Ceremonies of Covenant University.
At Faculty meetings in Covenant University.
At Accreditation Panel Meetings in Covenant University.
At International Conference/Workshop on Renewable Energy & Climate Change
Mitigation organized by the Department of Physics, Covenant University in
collaboration with The Vine Renewable Energy, USA, July 13 - 17, 2009.
SECTION J: CAREER AND PROGRESSION
To show exemplary academic leadership in teaching, research and community service.
SECTION K: COMPETENCES
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent presentation skills
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SECTION L: REFEREES
1. Prof. C. K. Ayo
Vice-Chancellor
Covenant University, Ota
Tel: +234-8033235737
Email: [email protected]
2. Prof. O. Osibanjo
Basel Convention Coordinating
Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the African Region,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8051098483
Email: [email protected]
3. Prof. T. Arowolo
Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8037251777
Email: [email protected]
4. Prof. O. Akaranta
Director, Centre for Research Management
University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8033845642
Email: [email protected]
5. Dr. O. O. Ayejuyo
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8033563561
Email: [email protected]
6. Dr. K. O. Ajanaku
Associate Professor & Acting Head
Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8033575624
Email: [email protected]
WILLIAMS, Akan Bassey (Ph. D)
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