Martins Ilevbare
Expert Hydrogen Systems and Subsurface Geoscience
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Senior Lecturer and Researcher specializing in hydrogen systems and subsurface geoscience. PhD in Petroleum Geology with expertise in sedimentary basin analysis and natural (white) hydrogen reservoir identification in Nigeria. Experienced in strategic energy transition, adapting petroleum geology methodologies for hydrogen exploration and renewable energy integration.
Principal
Investigator of White Hydrogen Fact-Finding Study in Nigeria. International project leadership experience coordinating cross-border research initiatives between African and European institutions.
Experience
Senior Lecturer - Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Nigeria
(2021-01)
Responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, projects and dissertation supervision. Served as level adviser, postgraduate student's coordinator and Head of department of Geology with administrative responsibilities of managing staff members and students while acting as bridge between students and staff, and between University management and Department in dialogue, negotiations, curriculum review and conflict resolutions.
Researcher/Lead Field Geologist/Principal Investigator - African Hydrogen Partnership - Port Louis, Mauritius
(2023-01)
Core duties include attending to all research linked projects, leading all geological field work, liaising with village leaders, community heads and locals to ensure seamless field exercise. Delineating sedimentary basins across Nigeria that are potential hydrogen reservoirs and serving as principal investigator for a fact-finding study for white hydrogen in Nigeria.
Research Fellow - Hydrogen Research Institute, Ado-Ekiti Nigeria - Nigeria
(2023-01)
At the forefront of defining Nigeria's hydrogen potential, leading multinational fact-finding missions to identify viable reservoirs for clean energy extraction. As a faculty member of the institute, leading and coordinating all research activities and geological field exercises which centre on hydrogen. Core duties include presenting technical and field reports to international collaborators and sponsors.
Adjunct Lecturer II - Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Benson Idahosa University - Ugbor, Benin City, Nigeria
(2019-01 - 2021-12)
Assisted with teaching assigned courses for undergraduate students, prepared course materials, grading and assessment of tests, quizzes and examinations, rendered support to students, collaborated with faculty and followed institutional policies.
Research Assistant - Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Benin - Benin City, Nigeria
(2016-01 - 2018-12)
Duties included literature review, data collection, data analysis, report and paper preparation, geological field work support and maintaining ethical standards.
Learning Science/STEM Intern - Department of Industrial Technical Education, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin - Nigeria
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
Roles included reviewing research on learning and education, designing lesson plans or training materials, collecting and organizing data from learners, preparing reports and summaries of research, evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs, applying learning theories in teaching and training, and contributing ideas to improve teaching methods or training modules.
Education
Ph.D.
- Petroleum Geology - University of Benin, Nigeria (2015-01 - 2021-12)
Post Graduate Diploma - Education (PGDE) - University of Benin, Nigeria (2014-01 - 2015-12)
M.Sc.
- Petroleum Geology - University of Benin, Nigeria (2012-01 - 2014-12)
B.Sc.
- Geology - University of Benin, Nigeria (2003-01 - 2007-12)
Specialisation - Renewable Energy - University of Colorado Boulder (in affiliation to Coursera)
