Abimbola Ogunsipe

A highly experienced Chemistry Professor with extensive knowledge of the subject matter; offering comprehensive scientific teaching and research experience. I am committed to providing students with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience to foster their academic success. I use effective communication, motivational leadership and proven engagement abilities to enthuse high-performing students for optimized successes.

I am a compassionate, driven high-energy teacher with a demonstrated track record fostering student learning; I present course materials in a clear, interesting and innovative way,

June 2014 – Date Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Nigeria

Professor (Physical Chemistry) - October 2019 - Date 

Associate Professor (Physical Chemistry) - June 2014 – October 2019

Key Responsibilities

• Taught a variety of established modules in a variety of settings (small groups, seminars, large lectures)
• Used a variety of teaching materials and approaches to effectively transfer complex knowledge
• Identified student learning requirements and defined appropriate intended learning outcomes (ILOs)
• Devised appropriate assessment methods; while providing constructive feedback
• Head of Department (July 2020 – October 2022)

Dec. 2011 – May 2014National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Associate Professor, Program Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Developed the B.Sc Chemistry Course Curriculum
• Member of recruitment team for new lecturers
• Developed course materials and modules for several courses
• Provided support and advice to students

Nov. 2009 – Nov 2011

Kwara State University (KWASU), Nigeria

Associate Professor

Key Responsibilities

• Developed the B.Sc Chemistry and B.Sc (Industrial Chemistry) Course Curricula
• Member of recruitment team for new lecturers
• Developed course materials and modules for several courses
• Provided support and advice to students

July 2009 – October 2009

American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Nigeria

Assistant Professor

Key Responsibilities: Taught Physical and Inorganic Chemistry courses

February 1999 – June 2009

University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria

Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer II, Lecturer I, Senior Lecturer

November 1997 – January 1999

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, Nigeria

Lecturer

• PGCE - With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) | Brunel University London | September 2022 – July 2023 
• PhD Chemistry | Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa | January 2002 - December 2004

Thesis: “Photophysical & Photochemical studies on Non-transition Metal Phthalocyanine Derivatives”. Supervisor: Distinguished Prof. Tebello Nyokong, OMB.

• TTC (Teachers’ Technical Certificate; Postgraduate) | Federal College of Education, Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | 1997 – 1998 (Teaching Qualification)
• M.Sc Chemistry | University of Lagos | September 1996 – December 1997

Thesis: “Some Schiff-base complexes of copper(I) and mercury(I) halides; Kinetic studies via solvolysis”

• B.Sc Chemistry | University of Lagos | September 1986 – July 1990
• School Certificate (WAEC) | Lagos African Church Grammar School, Ifako, Lagos Nigeria | 1981 – 1986