Arike Sheu

I am a knowledgeable chemist with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects forward. With a PhD degree in Chemistry and expertise in Analytical chemistry Techniques and environmental Remediation, I am passionate about finding innovative solutions to complex problems within this field. Additionally, I have experience mentoring teams and Proficient in conducting research, analyzing data, and developing innovative solutions to meet industry needs.

Researcher/Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at University of York, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (2020-01 – Present)

Developed a benign approached for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and characterization of the nanomaterial using several analytical techniques. Metal nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using agricultural Biowaste with 80 percent yield compared to the existing one. Developed a portable sensor for the detectors and removal of heavy metals contaminates from polluted water system and waste water with 90 percent detectors efficiency.

• Synthesis of metal nanoparticles using agricultural biowaste with 80% yield improvement
• Developed portable sensor for detection and removal of heavy metals with 90% efficiency
• Delivered seminars for group meetings and updated regarding research and products development
• Attended and presented at symposiums both locally and internationally
• Hazardous waste storage and labeling following Regulation Standards
• Collaboration with laboratory technicians for waste processing and transfer

Graduate teaching assistant at University of York (2021-03 – 2022-03)

Primarily assist and support academic staff, faculty members, or other professional staff members in delivery of teaching and supporting learning in a variety of learning environments. Work aims to enhance student progression and achievement whilst providing opportunities for them to thrive well in their practical chemistry.

• Support academic staff and faculty members in teaching delivery
• Enhance student progression and achievement
• Provide opportunities for practical chemistry development

Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry at Kwara State University (2019-01 – 2021-01)

Deal with the mentoring of projects of Student: Handling and Coordinating Student Research Project, preparation of Student note and delivery of online and physical lectures class. Demonstrating of practical chemistry courses in the lecture room to students both virtual and physical.

• Mentoring and coordinating student research projects
• Preparation and delivery of online and physical lectures
• Demonstration of practical chemistry courses in lecture room
• Virtual and physical teaching delivery

Research and Developments at Kwara State University (2015-09 – 2018-06)

Planned, developed a metal-organic framework material, characterized using FTIR, AAS, SEM, X-ray Crystallography and applied for the removal of toxic heavy metals from waste water.

• Development of metal-organic framework material
• Characterization using FTIR, AAS, SEM, X-ray Crystallography
• Application for removal of toxic heavy metals from waste water

Desktop Publishing at TEMITOPE COMPUTER CENTRE

Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, Power points slides google documents.

• Microsoft Word proficiency
• Excel expertise
• PowerPoint presentation skills
• Google Documents knowledge

Chemical Analyst at SAM PHARMACEUTICLAL LTD (2013-03 – 2013-09)

Engage in the developing of new products and knowledge of new products and prepare reports, standards and technical papers for tests, products and processes. Collaborate with other analyst, researchers, engineers or scientists to conduct laboratory analyses, develop tests and interpret results.

• Development of new products
• Preparation of reports, standards and technical papers
• Collaboration with analysts, researchers, engineers and scientists
• Conducting laboratory analyses and test development
• Support to senior Chemical Analyst in laboratory operations
• Acceptance of drug samples for verification via wet chemistry analysis
• Recording and labeling of drug sample batch numbers
• Friability testing of tablets for durability assessment

PhD in Chemistry – University of York (2020-09 – 2024-09)

MSc in Chemistry – University of Ilorin (2016-06 – 2018-06)

BSc in Industrial Chemistry – Kwara State University Malete (2010-09 – 2014-09)