Dr. Grace Otobo
Dr. Grace Otobo is a SENIOR LECTURER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Grace Otobo,lecturer I, Department of pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka.Area of interest: Physical chemistry, environmental chemistry soil chemistry
Personal Information
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Address: | Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Portharcourt. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2013) March, 2008 to September, 2013 Doctor Of Philisophy Pure And Industrial Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) |
| 2 | Delta State University, Abraka. (Master Degree, February, 2007) March, 2003 to September, 2005 M.Sc Chemistry (Environmetal) |
| 3 | Delta State University, Abraka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1997) February, 1994 to December, 1996 B.Sc Chemistry |
| 4 | Institute Of Education, University Of Benin. (NCE, November, 1994) February, 1990 to August, 1992 N.C.E Education |
| 5 | Ogu Primary School. Otibio. (FSLC, June, 1990) January, 1977 to June, 1982 |
| 6 | Otibio Grammar School.Otibio. (SSCE, December, 1988) January, 1983 to June, 1988 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reviewer, Science journal of Chemistry April, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | NAU postgraduates School project supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka April, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Departmental Sanitation Coordinator, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry; Departmental open space allocation member,and Departmental Alumni Liaisons member, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Examination officer assistant coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka January, 2023 to December, 2023 |
| 5 | Departmental Assistant Exam officer, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka January, 2022 to December, 2022 |
| 6 | Lecturer 1, Examination officer assistant coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka November, 2020 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Stella Shintua Ortutu, Matthew Olaleke Aremu, Grace Otobo, Ugomma Chibuzor Onyeiji. (2024, March), "Health benefits of lipids composition of orange (citrus Sinensis) fruit pulp at different maturation stages", Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry aop |
| 2 | G. Otobo, C.N Aduaka,E.F Isoje, V.N Chukwuma. (2024, March), "EFFECTS 0F WATER HYACINTH (EICHHNORNIA CRASSIPE) ON CARBON AND PHOSPHORUS MINERLIZATION IN WETLAND SOILS 1G", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 6 |
| 3 | N.A Okonkwo,S.N Awolo, O.A Ikeh, C.E Anarado, .O Mgboh and G.Otobo. (2024, May), "Physico-chemical, microbiological and mineral quality of selected boreholes and streams water in Elele community, Rivers State Nigeria, West Africa", Chemical Science International Journal, Vol. 33, (Issue 3), pp 119-125 |
| 4 | Grace Otobo , Cecilia Nkemjika Aduaka. (2024, April), "Effects of processing techniques on the level of cyanogenic glycoside and hydrogen cyanide in cassava Flour", International journal of Research and Technoprenuerial innovation IJRTI, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 36-41 |
| 5 | G.otobo,E.F. Isoje, A.U Igbuku. (2023, October), "Hazardous nature of native Chalk", International journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, Vol. 71, (Issue 1), pp 31-36 |
| 6 | G Otobo, S.C. Ortutu,AI Obi. (2023, September), "Effects of physico-chemical properties of wetland soil on the adsorption of Cadmium ions", International Research journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp a936 |
| 7 | G. Otobo. (2021, January), "Dynamic Of Carbon And Phosphorus Mineralization In Wetland Soil Amended With Organic Wastes", Journal of Basic physical Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 8 | G. Otobo. (2016, May), "Effect Of Organic Waste On Carbon And Phosphorus Mineralization In Wetland Soil.", Nigeria Journals of Applied Science, Vol. 34, pp 87-98 |
| 9 | G. Otobo and A.C. Okpako. (2016, May), "Adsorption Potentials Of Fadama Clays Towards Heavy Metals (Zinc Cobalt)", International Journals of pure and Applied Researches, Vol. 1, pp 119-128 |
| 10 | G. Otobo and A. C. Okpako. (2016, February), "The Use Of Fadama Clays On The Absorption Of Chromium Ions", Nigeria Journals of Applied Science, Vol. 34, pp 143-152 |
| 11 | G.Otobo and A.A. Abia. (2015, November), "Adsorption Of Cadmium And Cooper On Wetland Soil In Niger Delta.", International Journal of Pure and Applied Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 1), pp 13-25, File no:ISSN 2229-6107 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | G. Otobo, C.N Aduaka. (2024, April), "Effects of processing techniques on the level of cyanogenic glycoside and hydrogen cyanide in cassava Flour", |
| 2 | Stella Shintua Ortutu, Matthew Olaleke Aremu, Grace Otobo,Ugomma Chibuzor Onyeiji. (2023, September), "Compositional phytochemicals Evaluation of pulp and seed of Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus found in Anambra State Nigeria", |
| 3 | G. Otobo, E.F Isoje, V.N Chukwuma. (2023, November), "Effects of water hyacinth on carbon and phosphorus mineralization I wetlands soil", |
| 4 | G Otobo,S.C.Ortutu,A.I.Obi. (2023, August), "Effects of physico-chemical properties of wetland Soil on the Adsorption of Cadmium ions", |
| 5 | Ortutu, S.C., Aremu, M. O. & Otobo, G.. (2023, August), "Topic: Health benefit of Lipid Composition of Orange (Citrus sinensis) Fruit Pulp at Different maturation stages", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Postgraduates supervision" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Not yet assigned |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of research and techoprenueral innovation" (March, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Science journal of Chemistry" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Effect of Sugarcane bagasse Biochar on Ammonium and Nitrate in a Tropical Soil Cropped with Plant" (August, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Hydrochemical Assessment of Delta Central (South Southern Nigeria) Aquifers" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Effect of agro-waste on bioremediation of soil polluted with spent hydrocarbon in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria" (July, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Editor" (March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Reviewer" (April, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Post Graduates Supervision" (April, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Seminar" (January, 2022 to January, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Project" (January, 2021 to January, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Sanitation Coordinator, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Open Spaces and space allocation member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka , Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Alumni Liaisons member, "Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry." (January, 2024) |
| 4 | Lecturer I step 3, "Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry." (November, 2024) |
| 5 | Lecturer/project supervisor, "Nnamdi Azkiwe University postgraduates School" (April, 2024) |
| 6 | Post Graduates Supervision, "School of Post Graduates, Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka" (April, 2024) |
| 7 | Postgraduates Examiner, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka" (August, 2024 to August, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "International journal of Research and innovation in Applied Sciences (IJRIAS)" (July, 2024) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of soil and plant Nutrition" (August, 2024 to August, 2024) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "International journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)" (September, 2024 to September, 2024) |
| 11 | Editorial board member, "Central Instrument laboratory research and techoprenueral innovation IJRTI" (March, 2024) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "Journal of Chemistry" (April, 2024) |
| 13 | Seminar and project supervisor/supervision and Departmental exam officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 14 | Examinations officer/assistant coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 15 | Seminar and project supervisor/supervision, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 16 | Examinations officer/assistant coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 17 | Departmental Exam officer assistant, "Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry." (January, 2020 to December, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "IUPAC Global women in Chemistry" (member since 2024), http://www.chemsoceity.org.ng |
| 2 | Professional Member, "International journal of Research and Technoprenuerial innovations,university of Port Harcourt Chioba Rivers State Nigeria" (member since 2024), http://cil.uniport.edu.ng |
| 3 | Professional Member, "Science Journal of Chemistry" (member since 2024), http://www.journalchemistry.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/23/06591 (member since 2023), http://www.chemsoceity.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - DT/S/04274 (member since 2005), http://tis.trcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "1st International conference on laboratory Research and Technoprenuerial innovation", (Central Instrument laboratory, University of Port Hartford), 22nd April, 2024 to 22nd April, 2024; Central Instrument laboratory University of Port Harcourt |
| 2 | "1st International conference of the Facaulty of physical Sciences Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka Anambra State", (Facaulty of physical Sciences,NAU Awka), 2nd December, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; ASSU Secretariat Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "International conference on Analysis of Soil structure interaction ICASSI-23", (Researchplus), 17th August, 2023 to 17th August, 2023; Lagos Nigeria |
| 4 | "Health benefits of lipids composition of orange (citrus sinensis) Fruit pulp at different maturation", (ACCA-2023), 7th August, 2023 to 7th August, 2023; Mauritius |
| 5 | "Chemical society of Nigeria (CSN) 46th Annual International conference workshop and Exhibition", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)), Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "IUPAC Global women in Chemistry", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Facaulty of physical Sciences,NAU Awka), 27th February, 2024 to 16th March, 2024; Conference room |