Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

 

 

I. (a)    Name:                         ADELEKE,  Babatunde Benjamin

    (b)  Date of Birth:              10 November, 1946

    (c)  Department:                Chemistry Department

    (d)  Faculty:                       Science

    (e)  College:                        -

 

II.  (a)  First Academic Appointment:   Lecturer  II, 1, January 1977

(b) Present Post:                        Professor; 1, October 1986 (contract appointment

Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 2015)

(c)  Date of last Promotion:        1, October 1986

(d)  Date last considered:            -

 

III.   University Education:

        University of Ibadan, Ibadan, September, 1968 – June, 1971

        Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, September 1972 – October 1973

        Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, October 1973 – October 1976

 

IV.   Academic Qualification:

  1. West African School Certificate – First Division:  WAEC  (1965).
  2. University of Cambridge Higher School Certificate, University of Cambridge (1967) (Physics A, Chemistry A, Pure Maths A, Applied Maths B).
  3. University of London, GCE Advanced Level, University of London (Jan. 1968) (Chemistry A, Mathematics A, Physics B).
  4. B.Sc. (Hons. Chem), First Class (June 1971) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  5. M.Sc. (Chem), (Oct. 1973), Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
  6. Ph.D. (Chem), (Oct. 1976). Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

 

V.   Professional Qualifications and Diplomas:

      Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment – Current Best Practice (1997)

      Certificate in Environmental Assessment, Training – Leaders Training Course (2002)

 

VI.  Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes:

  1. Canadian CIDA/NSERC Research Associateship for Scientists from Developing Countries, 1979-1981
  2. Canadian Commonwealth Postgraduate Scholarship, 1972-1976
  3. AFGRAD Postgraduate Scholarship, 1972
  4. University of Ibadan, Chemistry Departmental Award, 1970
  5. University Scholar, University of Ibadan, 1969-1971
    1. Shell-BP Petroleum Company of Nigeria Scholarship, 1968-1971

 

VII.  Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies:

  1. Member, Science Association of Nigeria
  2. Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria
  3. Member, International Society of Magnetic Resonance (USA)
  4. Member, Nigeria Environmental Society
  5. Appointed Associate Editor of the Bulletin of Chemical Society of Nigeria by the Council of the Society, 1980-81
  6. Appointed Editor (Physical Sciences), Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria by the Council of the Society, (Nov. 1985).

 

  1. Awarded Canadian CIDA/NSERC Research Associateship for Scientists from Developing Countries for the Summers (1979-1981).

 

  1. Research Felloship (Sept. – Dec. 1976) in Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Queen’s University, Canada.

 

  1. Invited Speaker at a Seminar at the Chemistry Department, University of Ife (1985).
  2. Invited Speaker at a Faculty of Science Seminar, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye (1984-85).

 

  1. External Examiner for First Degree, Master’s and Ph.D Degrees, the Department of Chemistry at:

 

  1. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1988), (1994 to date).
  2. University of Lagos, Lagos, (1990 to 1992) (1994 – 1998).
  3. University of Ado-Ekiti (1998 to 2003).
  4. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

 

 

 

  1. Merit Award Winner (1990) of the National Association of St. Charles’ Old Boys.

 

  1. Merit Certificate for the Student with best results in WASC Examinations (1965) by National Association of St. Charles Old Boy’s Association

 

  1. Founder and Foundation President (1978 – 1982) of St. Charles’ Old Boy’s Association.

 

  1. President, Osogbo Klob of 079 (A Social and Philanthropic Society), 1982-1984.
  2. Member, Board of Governor of:
  3. St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo (1980-1985)
  4. Laro Grammar School, Okefia, Osogbo (1982/83)

 

  1. Member, University of Ibadan Vision Committee
  2. Director, Osun State Mining Company Limited
  3. National Merit Award by Osogbo Progressive Union (1997)
  4. Fellowship Chemical Society of Nigeria (1998)
  5. Award of Excellence as the Best Rector in Nigeria by the (National Association of Polytechnic, Students NAPS (2004)

 

  1. Time NEWS 2005 Merit Award of Excellence for Contribution to Education in Nigeria by the Editorial Board of Time NEWS Magazine in conjunction with Board of Directors of Prime International Communication Limited.

 

  1. Nominated for Inclusion in The Contemporary Who’s Who for Professionals 2004/2005 Edition, Published by the American Biographical Institute.

 

  1. VISION AFRICA: Outstanding 2005, Development in African Nations Merit Gold Award.

 

  1. Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of Outstanding contribution to Society by Charleans in Diaspora, Old Students’ Association (Atlanta, 2006).

 

  1. Man of the year 2005 award based “on his outstanding accomplishments to date and the noble example he has set for his peers and entire community” by The American Biographical Institute and its Boards of International Research.

 

  1. Special Merit Award “for outstanding contributions made towards the advancement and progress of engineering practice in Nigeria” by the Nigeria Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch, April, 2006.

 

  1. Professional Fellowship Award of the Civilian Institute of Democratic Administration, CIDA “in recognition of his contribution to the progress of the Society so far”, July 2006.
  2. Fellowship Award of The Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria, CISN “in recognition of your immeasurable contributions to the sustainable development of the maritime – Transport Industry”. November 2006.

 

  1. Nominated among 100 Eminent Yoruba Citizens (EYC) for the 45th Anniversary Celebration of Nigeria Independence on 1st October, 2005. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE.

 

  1. Fellow, Centre for Civilian Administration, 2006.

 

  1. Fellow, Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria – Nov. 2006.

 

  1. Award of Excellence as the Most Outstanding Vice-Chancellor in Africa by the All Africa Students Union (AASU), Feb. 2007.

 

  1. Fellow, Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria, ICCON, March 2007.

 

  1. Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration – Aug. 2007.

 

  1. TimeNews 2007 Development Achievers in Nigeria Gold Award for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Excellence in Nigeria, August, 2007.

 

  1. Certificate of Commendation by National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), July 2008.

 

  1. An Award by the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria “in recognition of your appointment as Vice-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Tech., Ogbomoso and Great Alumnus of University of Ibadan” on the occasion of 60th Founder’s Day of the University (2008).

 

  1. An Award by the Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan “in recognition and appreciation of his phillantropic gesture (Donation of 100kva Generator to the Department of Chemistry (September, 2010).

 

  1. President, OSUN FORUM – a socio-cultural organization in Osun State, Nigeria (2011-2013).

 

  1. Award of Excellence for Outstanding personality Lecture by Students’ Chemical Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan Branch (March, 2014).

 

  1. Elder’s Merit Decoration Award by St. John’s Anglican Church, Ita-Olokan, Osogbo (June, 2014).

 

  1. National Honour and Merit Award by Osogbo Progressive Union National (September, 2014).

 

  1. National Merit Award of Excellent Performance as Rector, OSPOLY IREE and Vice-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Tech., Ogbomoso. Given at the Annual National Conference of Association of Business Educators of Nigeria (ABEN), KWARA 2014 (Oct., 2014).

 

  1. Patronship Award by University of Benin Alumni Association, State of Osun Branch “in recognition of your past Excellent Commitment, Interest, Dedication and Contributions to the Development of Mankind …” (May, 2015).

 

  1. Merit Award “In Recognition of his selfless services to God and humanity”. Given by Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students, St. Thomas More Catholic Chaplaincy, LAUTECH Chapter, Ogbomoso (June, 2015).

 

 

VIII.  Details of Teaching Experience at University Level

 

University Work Experience:

  1. Professor of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, October, 2010 to date (contract)
  2. Vice-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2010.

 

  1. Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Jan. 15, 2002 – September 30, 2005.

 

  1. Professor of Chemistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait (1992 – 1993).

 

  1. Professor of Chemistry, October 1986 to date. University of Ibadan.

 

  1. Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, (Jan 1997 – Dec. 1999).

 

  1. Head, Department of Chemical Sciences, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye (1991 – 1992).

 

  1. Reader (Associate Professor), October 1983 – September 1986, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

 

  1. Senior Lecturer, Oct. 1980 – September 1983.
  2. Lecturer I, October 1978 – September 1980. University of Ibadan.
  3. Lecturer II, October 1977 – September 1978. University of Ibadan.

 

  1. Graduate Assistant, October 1971 – September 1972. University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

 

Departmental Administration:

  1. Departmental Representative on the Admission Board of the Faculty of Education, 1981/82.

 

  1. Departmental Representative on the College of Medicine Examinations Board, 1980/81.

 

  1. Departmental Examinations Officer, 1980-1982.
  2. Department Store Officer, 1980-1982                       
  3. Chief Examiner (Physical Chemistry), 1982/83, 1983/84, 1986/89
  4. Coordinator, Preliminary Chemistry (1000 Students) 1985/86
  5. Departmental Representative on University of Ibadan Preliminary Board of Examiners, 1985/86

 

  1. Chief Examiner, Preliminary Chemistry, 1985/86

 

  1. Departmental Internal Examiner for Ph.D Examinations

 

  1. Departmental Representative on Faculty of Science Admission Board, 85/86.

 

  1. Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, 1989-1991

 

 

Faculty and University Responsibilities and Administration

  1. Member of Senate, 1986 to date
  2. Member, University Development Committee 1990/91
  3. Head, Department of Chemical Science, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, 1991/1992.

 

  1. Elected Member of Senate 1982 – 1983.

 

  1. Member of Board of Studies, Faculty of Science, 1981/82

 

  1. Sub-Dean (Physical Science) 1985/86

 

  1. Member, University of Ibadan Career Board, 1982/83

 

  1. Member, Faculty of Science Publication Committee, 1985/86

 

  1. Chairman, Examination Board of the Nigerian Institute of Science Technology (NIST). (1987/88)

 

  1. Faculty Representative on the Senate Curriculum Committee, (1990-1992)

 

  1. Faculty Representative, University Appointment and Promotions Committee (1995/96)

 

  1. Senate Representative, University Development Committee 91995/96)

 

  1. Head, Department of Chemistry (Jan. 1997 – December 1999)

 

Details of Courses Taught at University Level:

  1. University of Ile-Ife (Oct. 1971 – Sept. 1972)

I was a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Chemistry, University of Ife. I conducted tutorial classes and practical chemistry classes for the preliminary students and I was also in charge of quantum chemistry tutorial classes for the final year students.

 

  1. b.      Queen’s University, Canada 

Between September 1972 and June 1974, I was a demonstrator in the Department of Chemistry at Queen’s University, in charge of the theory of practical and the practical chemistry classes, for some groups of first year students.

 

 

  1. c.       University of Ibadan (January 1977 to date) 

1976/77 Session:

Apart from the practical classes which I conducted for the 100 level and 300 level students, I taught Physical Chemistry III (a compulsory course for graduating chemistry major students) and Molecular Spectroscopy to the final year students. I also taught Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) and its Application in Analytical Chemistry to some Postgraduate Students.

 

CHE 221        Inorganic Chemistry Practical for second year students

CHE 345        Molecular Spectroscopy; Electron Spin Resonance and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance aspects of this third year course. This was a new addition to the course.


 

1977/78 Session:

CHE 371        Physical Chemistry III – Chemical bonding, contents of the course. This was a compulsory course for chemistry majors.

 

CHE 345        Molecular Spectroscopy – Electron Spin Resonance and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.

 

CHE 121/141   Practical classes. Supervision of two students on their final year projects:

 

 

 

1978/79 Session:

CHE 371        Physical Chemistry III – Chemical Bonding, and also Group Theory and Symmetry contents of the course.

 

CHE 348        Molecular Spectroscopy – Electron Spin Resonance and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. In addition, I taught the Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy which used to be taught by another lecturer who was on sabbatical leave in the 1978/79 session.

 

CHE 124/144   Practical classes in inorganic and Physical Chemistry for first year students supervision of five students of their final year projects.

 

 

1979/80, 1980/81 nd 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84 Sessions:

CHE 348        Molecular Spectroscopy – Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy

CHE 374        Physical Chemical III – Chemical bonding, symmetry and group theory

CHE 124/144   Practical classes in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry for first year students.

 

 

1985/86, 1986/87, 19887/88, 1988/89, Session:

CHE 374/474    Physical Chemistry III – Symmetry and Group Theory aspect of the Course.

CHE 348    Molecular Spectroscopy – Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy aspect of the course.

 

CHE 010     Preliminary Chemistry – Acids and Bases aspects of the course

 

CHE 144      Physical Chemistry I  - Thermodynamics and Electro-Chemistry aspects of the course.

 

 


Preliminary Chemistry Practical Teaching and Coordination of Preliminary practical (1000 Students)

 

CHE 257        Physical Chemistry II – Thermodynamics and Electro-Chemistry aspect of the course.

CHE 157        Physical Chemistry I – Acids and Bases, and Salts, Theromodynamic, Oxidation-reduction, Electrochemistry aspects of the course.

 

 

1990-2001       I have taught various courses in Physical Chemistry at 100 Level at

(a) University of Ibadan,   (b)  Ogun State University,   (c)  University of Kuwait and   (d)  University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

 

The Course include:

Quantum Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Molecular Spectroscopy (Magnetic Resonance Spec., IR, Microwave and Raman Spectroscopy), Symmetry and Group Theory, and Electrochemistry All at 400L.

 

Statistical Thermodynamics (300L), General Physical Chemical Thermodynamics (200L) General Physical Chemistry including acids, bases and salts, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry 100L.

 

 

2010/2011, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013/2014/2015/2015/2016 Sessions

 

CHE   157       Physical Chemistry 1 – Acids, Bases and Salts aspects of the course.

CHE   452       Molecular Spectroscopy – Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy aspect of

the course.

CHE   458       Symmetry, Group Theory and Electrochemistry ! thought Symmetry

and Group Theory aspect of the course.

CHE   481       Chemistry Seminar

CHE   495       Undergraduate Research Project

CHE   754       Special Topics in Physical Chemistry. (Photophysical

and Photochemical properties of polyatomic molecules, radical generation, identification and reactions using electron spin resonance spectroscopy).

CHE   796       M.Sc. Research Project.

 

At the moment, I am supervising 3 Ph.D students, 1 M.Phil student and 1 M.Sc. Student and 2 Undergraduate Final Year Students.

 

 

Other Responsibilities

Head, Physical Chemistry Group

Member, Departmental Postgraduate Committee on Abstract

Member, University of Ibadan 65th Anniversary Committee

Chairman, Departmental Advancement and Alumni Relations Committee (2014/2015).

 

 

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