OWOADE, ROTIMI OLAWALE
No 2, Olorunsogo Street, Farai Estate, Agbamu road, Sanyo, Ibadan, Nigeria.
e-mail: rowoade1@gmail.com
Tel. No. 234-805-0267-111, 234-904-1594-756

BIODATA
SURNAME: Owoade
Other Names: Rotimi Olawale
Date of Birth: October 1st, 1972
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
State of Origin: Oyo
Local Government area: Ibadan South East
Nationality: Nigerian
Language proficiency: English and Yoruba

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
(i) UNICAF University in Gambia 2023-till-date
(ii) University of Ibadan, Ibadan 2018-2023
(iii) Lead City University, Ibadan: 2014 – 2016
(iv) University of Ibadan, Ibadan: 2007 – 2010
(v) Redeemed Christian Bible College, Ibadan: 2003 – 2004
(vi) University of Ibadan, Ibadan: 1994 – 1997
(vii) Ijapo Estate High School, Akure: 1985 – 1988
(viii) Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, Lagos: 1983 – 1985
(ix) St. Francis Primary School, Maryland, Lagos: 1981 – 1982

CERTIFICATES OBTAINED WITH DATES:
(i) Ph.D in Chemistry In-view
(ii) M.Sc Analytical Chemistry 2023
(iii) BSc (Hons.) Chemistry: 2016
(iv) MSc Environmental Chemistry & Pollution Control: 2010
(v) Postgraduate Diploma in Theology: 2004
(vi) HND in Chemistry/Biochemistry Option: 1997
(vii) West African School Certificate 1988
(viii) Secondary School Leaving Certificate 1985
(ix) Primary School Leaving Certificate 1982

WORK EXPERIENCE
2023 – Till-date: Assistant Chief Technologist
2019 – 2023 Principal Technologist, Department of Chemistry, (Organic Lab.)
Co-ordination and Management of the Laboratory
Taking proper inventory of the reagents, Chemicals and equipment in the lab.
Training Junior Technologists
Developing research manual and plan with the lecturer in charge to see to the success
of all categories of students from B.Sc to PhD level
Collaborating with other researchers to carry out a novel research and being published
in reputable journals e.g Bio physical Journal.

2015 - 2019: Senior Technologist, Department of Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic Research
Lab.)University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Activities
Laboratory coordination and management
Support undergraduates in their research work
Support Masters & PhD students on their project and research work
Assembling of apparatus/equipment for research
Equipment maintenance and repairs when necessary
Taking inventory & proper record of laboratory accessories apparatus and equipment
Taking proper accountability of chemicals and usage in inorganic research laboratory
Suggestions and ideas shared with management on how the department can move
forward & university as a whole.
Member of facilities management team of the department
Synthesis of ligands, refluxing, metal complexes, characterization and making use of
magnetic susceptibility balance
Acquisition and demonstration of skills in various laboratories posted (Lab. A9 300l
practicals, organic and inorganic, Store Management, Organic laboratory etc)
2005 – 2012: Quality Inspector; British American Tobacco Company, Lagos-Ibadan Express road, Ibadan
2004 – 2005: Quality controller; Sumal Food Limited, Oluyole, Ibadan.
1995 – 2000: Quality Technician; Procter and Gamble Nigeria Limited, Oluyole, Ibadan.

IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES / CONFERENCES ATTTENDED WITH DATES
International Institute of Engineers and Researchers, (IIER). 195th international conference on
Natural Science and Environment, Johannesburg, South Africa: 25th – 26th, 2018
Second International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria (South –West Zone) at Abeokuta,
May, 2017. Research work accepted and Published in the book of Abstract.
NISLT 32nd Annual National Conference on empowering the laboratory November 22 – 25, 2016 for sustainable science and technology development in Nigeria Faculty of Management Science, University of Abuja, Training and practical usage of some sophisticated equipment in food characterization, equipment such as HPLC, XRD, GPC, ASC, FTIR, SEM, DMA TEM etc at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, October 2015 Training and practical demonstration of using mechanical and thermal, SDS Page, in protein functionality Training on GCMS, FTIR, AAS& HPLC AT Central Laboratory November 2014. University of Ibadan
NISLT 30th Annual National conference on the laboratory: Foundation for Oct. 29 – Nov. 1,
2014 National Science, Technology and Innovation system at FUTA.
International Conference on Sustainable Development July 2013 University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Staff Training and Orientation Course by CESDEV & CENSO, Dec. 18 – 20, 2012 University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Training workshop on laboratory method of water analysis in Nigeria Sept. 9 – 14, 2012.
By NISLT, Ibadan.
Institute of Science Laboratory Technology.
Training workshop on July 25 – 26, 2012. “Responsible conduct in Research”, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES MEMBERSHIP
Member, Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (MICCON) 2011
Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology (ANISLT) 2000

PUBLICATIONS/BOOK OF ABSTRACT/ Acknowledgement
Bioremediation of Total Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon contaminated soil using nitrified sawdust and pseudomonas auriginosa, JEP, VOL 13, NO 6 ON JUNE 28, 2022
Investigation into the Physicio-Chemical & phytochemical Properties of Cola Lepidota K(Schum) seed.
In Biophysical Journal, Volume 112 Issue 3, Supplement 1, 455A February 05, 2017
MSc Project: Water and sediment quality assessment of river Ogun along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Isheri, Lagos State).
HND Project: Preparation of inks from local raw material

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Community Development and Social Responsibility:
Secretary, Farai Community Development Association, Ibadan: 2013 - 2016
Coordination of meetings, forum, gathering and necessitating decision-making.
Taking minutes of meetings and implementing action plan.

 Supporting the Chairman in co-ordination, events and active progress of the community
 Writing letters as directed by the house to all stakeholders of the community for important decision-making and implementation.
 Writing letter to private, government parastatals on issue related to the community development.
 Play active role in using the community fund to develop the community.
 Excursion to University of Ghana, Legon and other places in Ghana like the parliament house with some students from University of Ibadan May 2013

SKILLS SUMMARY
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Ability to achieve results within the time frame
Excellent communication
Excellent writing and presentation
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability of manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule
MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
 

REFEREES
PROFESSOR. I. A. ADEJORO
Department of Chemistry
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria.
08154104853

MR. J.O. AJAYI
Department of Chemistry
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria.
08056357423

PROF. (MRS). A.A. ADEYI
Department of Chemistry,
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria.
08031763961