CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. WILLIAMS Akan Bassey Senior Lecturer & Director, Academic Planning, Covenant University Emails: akan.williams@covenantuniversity.edu.ng dapu@covenantuniversity.edu.ng 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 akanwills@yahoo.com, akanwills@gmail.com 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. 3 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. 4 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). 5 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). 6 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). 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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 13 SECTION H: UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 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. 14 SECTION I: SELECTED RESPONSIBILITIES Editorial Engagements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. 15 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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 16 SECTION L: REFEREES 1. Prof. C. K. Ayo Vice-Chancellor Covenant University, Ota Tel: +234-8033235737 Email: charles.ayo@covenantuniversity.edu.ng 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: osibanjo@basel.org.ng 3. Prof. T. Arowolo Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria Tel: +234-8037251777 Email: tarowolo@yahoo.com 4. Prof. O. Akaranta Director, Centre for Research Management University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Tel: +234-8033845642 Email: oakaranta@yahoo.com 5. Dr. O. O. Ayejuyo Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +234-8033563561 Email: drayejuyo@yahoo.com 6. Dr. K. O. Ajanaku Associate Professor & Acting Head Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, Nigeria Tel: +234-8033575624 Email: kola.ajanaku@covenantuniversity.edu.ng WILLIAMS, Akan Bassey (Ph. D) 17
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