Ph.D. in Physics

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Ph.D. in Physics

1. List of Academic Staff

A List of Academic Staff

NAME	STATUS AND QUALIFICATIONS	RESEARCH INTEREST
A.O. Olawepo	Ag. Head & Reader B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Ionospheric Physics and Radio Propagation
I.A. Adimula	Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin), M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. Ilorin	Space Physics and Radio Propagation
K.J. Oyewumi	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin) ; Cert. Theoretical Physics (Aristotle, Greece); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Theoretical Physics & Methods of Mathematical Physics
O.A. Falaiye	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Atmospheric Physics, Solar Energy, Solar Radiation and Meteorology, Environmental Physics
O.A. Oladipo	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Ionospheric Physics and Radio Propagation
A.B. Alabi	Professor B.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Materials Science, Energy and Environmental Physics
T.B. Ajibola	Senior Lecturer   B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Atmospheric Physics, Solar Energy, Solar Radiation and Meteorology
T.O. Lawal	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Earth and Environmental Physics

B. Introduction

The Ph.D. Physics programme consists of research in all the major disciplines of Physics. The programme is delivered by seminars and a research project. Lecturers from home and abroad are on ground and make significant contributions. We offer quality teaching and supervision in various aspects of theory and applications of Physics as follows: Atmospheric Physics, Communication Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Ionospheric Physics, Environmental Physics, Geophysics, Material Science, Meteorology, Radiation Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Solar Energy, Space Physics and Theoretical/Mathematics Physics

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is turning out graduates who are well-trained in all facets of advanced Physics research.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the Ph.D. Programme in Physics is to train students to acquire academic excellence and competence in Advanced Physics Research. The objectives are to:

1. produce students who are adequately prepared for further advanced research;
2. produce physicists who can readily impart their knowledge to societal needs; and
3. develop self-confident students who could work with minimal or no supervision

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc. Physics programme are required to have:

1. ―O‖ Level credits or its equivalent in five subjects which include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, and any other relevant subject
2. Master of Science Degree in Physics from the University of Ilorin or any other recognized University with at least 60% or its equivalent in their final Master Degree Examination.
3. Success in an interview to be conducted by the Department.

F. Duration of the programme

The Ph.D. in Physics programme shall be on full-time for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 48 calendar months; and a minimum of 42 and maximum of 60 calendar months for part-time students. A candidate may apply for an extension of not more than two consecutive periods of 12 calendar months, after the expiration of the maximum period.

G. Detailed Course Description PHY 999 Thesis 6 Credits 270h(P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics is awarded on successful defence of a thesis of independent research in Physics carried out by the student.

I. Summary

The Doctor of Philosophy Programme shall be by 100% Research work only. The research will be graded by a panel constituted on behalf of the postgraduate school by the department. One of the members of the constituted panel shall be an external examiner who is an expert in the candidate field of research from a recognized university.

PHY 999 (6)