Lecturer in Environmental Science

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Skills keywords: bsc education (honours), msc industrial chemistry, phd environmental chemistry

Short Bio:

A resourceful, diligent and dedicated senior research scientist and educator, dedicated to the fields of environmental and nano sciences, who demonstrates a high level of knowledge, expertise and laboratory skills. A self-starter and meticulous all-rounder, who relishes increased responsibilities and thrives in challenging working environments. An innovative individual, able to think laterally with a tenacious approach.

Current location:  Western Cape, South Africa - View on map

Nationality: Nigerian

Preferred Sector of Employment:  education and training, Pharmaceutical and Science

Spoken languages: english, french, Yoruba

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Career

2008-date
CONSULTATION SERVICES ENS, University of Western Cape, South Africa

o Providing bench scale results in biodiesel catalysis for up scaling processes for probable recommendation to industry
o Collaborating with ENS industrial partners to formulate new and different technical approaches, resulting in improved process systems
Researcher / Research Fellow (Environment and Nano Sciences Research Group)
o Developing proposals to establish grants and securing funding of research projects within the group
o Compiling and submitting research reports to grant holders as and when due
o Co-ordinating post graduate students under various research projects within the research group to ensure targeted and required outcomes
o Conducting independent research aimed to serve for continued academic and professional development
o Providing technical training and coaching to new students and interns
o Demonstrating feasible and organised research methodologies to pursue anticipated objectives
o Establishing visible and felt leadership to colleagues and post graduate students as required, for example reviewing of publications and manuscripts

2001-date
SENIOR LECTURER, Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria/Adeyemi College of Education, Nigeria

o Lecturing Chemistry and Science Education modules at undergraduate and post graduate levels
o Supervising and mentoring students; carrying out general administration duties as required

Education/Qualifications

PhD Environmental Chemistry
University of the Western Cape, South Africa 2012

MSc Industrial Chemistry
University of Ibadan, Nigeria 2001

BSc Ed (Hons) Chemistry
English, Yoruba, French (basic)Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria 1997

Languages

English, Yoruba, French (basic)