M.Phil./Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Chemistry

M.Phil./Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
H. K. Okoro	Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.Sc., M.Sc., Cert. Data Proc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (CPUT, CapeTown)	Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, Material Chemistry, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
F. A. Adekola	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Adv. Dip. Anal Chem., Ph.D. (UPMC, Paris)	Analytical Chemistry of Industrial Processes, Hydrometallurgy, Nanomaterials Synthesis, Applications, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
O. O. Dosumu	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Phytochemistry of Medicinal plants, Natural Products and Food Chemistry
Omolara O. Oluwaniyi	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Food and Nutrition Chemistry, Phytochemistry, Natural Products Chemistry
A. A. Baba	Professor B.Sc.(Ed.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Analytical/Industrial, Environmental Chemistry, Solid Minerals Processing and Development
F. O. Nwosu	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc.(Ilorin); PGDE (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Analytical/Environmental Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Studies on Nanomaterials Coal, Preparation of Adsorbents like activated Carbon and Corrosion Inhibition Studies
Marili F. Zubair	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc. (BUK, Kano); Ph.D. (LAUTECH)	Organic Chemistry/Natural Product Chemistry
F.O Okeola	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Physical Chemistry, Kinetic and Thermodynamic studies of chemical processes.Crude oil and petroleum products
Gbonjubola V. Awolola	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (UKZN, Durban)	Natural Product Chemistry/Phytochemistry, Food Chemistry Applications
Mercy O. Bamigboye	Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Inorganic Chemistry
*J. A. Obaleye	Professor B.Sc. (Tennessee); Ph.D. (Texas)	Inorganic Chemistry/Metal-drugs Complexes, Syntheses, Characterization, Catalytic and Antimicrobial Studies
*U. B. Eke	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Ligand design, Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry, Structural

		Chemistry
*N. Abdus- Salam	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental/Analytical Chemistry
*A. C. Tella	Professor B.Sc. (Lagos); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Inorganic, Solid state and Material Chemistry, X-ray crystallography, metal organic frameworks
*L. A. Usman	Professor B.Sc.(Ed.), M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso)	Natural Products, Essential Oils and applications
*S. O. Oguntoye	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Bio-organic synthesis and Natural Products Chemistry
*Modinah A. O. Abdul-Raheem	Professor B.Sc., PGDE, M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental/Physical Chemistry
*Amudat Lawal	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
*O. M. Ameen	Reader B.Sc. (BUK, Kano); M.Sc. Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Natural Product Chemistry
*S. O. Owalude	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Kinetics and Mechanisms of Catalysed Reactions, Ligand Design, Synthetic Organometallic Chemistry, Structural Chemistry
*Halimat I. Adegoke	Reader B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Environmental/Analytical Chemistry, Material Chemistry

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The programme is basically a research oriented programme. It is intended to cater for candidate with M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry degree who have the ambition to pursue an academic career to Ph.D. level but were not able to make a Ph.D. grade after the M.Sc. programme.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is hinged on developing research personnel who have ability to apply advanced techniques in Industrial Chemistry to solving theoretical and practical problems.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to train researchers who are able to carry out cutting edge researches in Industrial Chemistry.

Objectives:

1. producing graduates with solid background for advanced research in academia, research institute and industries; and
2. training manpower on how to design and execute advanced research projects geared toward solving problems in the societies.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme in Industrial Chemistry are required to have the following:

1. ―O‖ Level Credits or equivalent in five subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
2. M.Sc. degree in Industrial Chemistry from University of Ilorin or any other recognised university with CGPA of 3.50-3.99 or weighted percentage score between 55.00% and 59.99%.
3. M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from University of Ilorin or other recognised universities with a CGPA of 3.50-3.99 or weighted percentage score between 55.00% and 59.99% in their M.Sc. programme.

F. Duration of the Programme

months. Students who are unable to convert to Ph.D. can terminate at the M.Phil. level.

G. Detailed Course Description

ICH 899 Dissertation 6 Credits

Candidates will be required to carry out original research in Industrial Chemistry and submit a dissertation on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and approved by the department. 270h; (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

Candidates could be converted to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme provided that they score a minimum of 60 % in the conversion examination after 12 months studentship and research. A candidate that scores less than 60 % will conclude the programme and will be awarded the M.Phil. degree. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of successful defence of a dissertation resulting from original, independent research carried out by the student.

I. Summary

ICH 899 (6) (60% and above)