TITLE: DR.

NAME: OLU LAWRENCE EKEBAFE

POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER

EDUCATION/TRAINING

1. Personal Statement

I have spent the last seventeen (17) years teaching chemistry and contributing to research in the field of Industrial and Polymer Chemistry. My Lecturing career started at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria (2007-2019) from there to the University of Lagos (2019- till date). My research interest focuses on the efficient process of biomass utilization, waste plastics conversion. Natural polymers isolation, characterization and properties evaluation for preparation of Nano and macromolecular materials for sustainable industrial applications. Sorption optimization and Energy storage devices using graphene materials. Efficient use of graphene materials for antimicrobial and anticorrosive barriers with more than eighty publications in peer reviewed local and international journals.                I have successfully supervised over a hundred National and Higher National Diploma as well as BSc and Master’s degree students. I am a recipient of several awards, scholarships and grants. I am a member of Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN), Institute of Chartered Chemists (MICCON), Polymer Institute of Nigeria (MPIN), Materials Society of Nigeria (MMSN), and Licensed member Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (MIPAN). I have provided professional consultancy services to industry and private individuals and volunteering positions on venue management, organization of events/conferences and follow-up/visitation. I enjoy making friends and meeting with people, as well as watching live football matches.

1. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Award of University scholarship by Edo State University (1992-1995)
• Award of University Scholarship by the Tony Anegbode Foundation (1992-1995)
• Award of prize for the best graduating student in the Department of Chemistry (1995)
• Award of prize for the best graduating student in the Faculty of Natural Sciences (1995)
• Service Award by the World Safety Organization (WSO) 2017
• Polymer Institute of Nigeria and Raw Materials Research and Development Council
• Annual Research Competition (2016 & 2022)
• Member, Committee for the Review of Core Courses Curriculum (CCMAS), 2023
• Local Organizing Committee member for the 2023 Environmental Chemistry Conference                                                              Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge

1. O. Ekebafe, L. O. Ekebafe and P. T. Ikyaahemba: Soil amendment with biochar blend produced from selected waste. Nigerian Journal of Chemical Research Vol. 27, No. 1, 2022 pp.43-53
2. Cyril E. Nworie, Dominic O. Onukwuli, Edwin N. Ikezue, Lawrence O. Ekebafe (2022): Effect of adsorption variables on the removal of Cadmium ions from wastewater using activated periwinkle shell from Okada, Edo State. Nigerian Academy of Science Journal. Vol. 15 (2) pp 48-62.
3. Ekebafe, O.M., Ikyaahemba, T.P. and Ekebafe, O.L. (2023): Kinetics Studies of Nitrogen Release by Lixisols, Plinthosols and Acrisols Amended with Modified Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) Empty Fruit Bunch. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES), Vol. 8(1): 179-193.
4. Osazoduwa Marian Ekebafe and Lawrence Olu Ekebafe (2023): Phosphorus sorption characteristics of amended LPA soils cultivated to oil palm seedlings. Journal of Scientific Research and Development (2023) Vol. 22 (1) 141- 152.
5. Ekebafe Olu Lawrence, Obodo, Kelechi Daniel, Izunobi, Jehoshaphat (2024) Chemical modification of moringa oleifera seed bioadsorbents for enhanced removal of Cd (II) ions from aqueous solutions VJSTE-2024-0095-OTH.                       Collaborators/Networks

• Team facilitator on Hydroponic Fertilizer Production and analysis (Adelano Production Company, Lagos, Nigeria
• Team member on Development of Water treatment procedure for Sunflag Textile Company, Lagos, Nigeria
• Team facilitator on Design and Development of Perfume Production Standard Operating Procedures for Indigenous Industry, Lagos, Nigeria
• Zonal Secretary, Christ Apostolic Church Ofunmwengbe Zone, Benin City, Nigeria, 2016-2023
• Church Secretary, Christ Apostolic Church Ofunmwengbe Zonal Headquarters, 2016- 2023.
• Venue/Facilities Manager, Believers’ Loveworld aka Christ Embassy, Benin City, 2001- 2007
• Chief Security Officer/Follow-up Officer, Christ Embassy, Benin City, 2003-2007
• Local Organizing Committee member, Chemical Society of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, 2011-2016