Director, TETFund Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Food Technonolgy
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Professor of Fisheries Management | Aquaculture & Fisheries Expert | Academic Researcher | Director, TETFund Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and Food Technonolgy at University of Benin
About
Experienced Professor of Fisheries Management with over 15 years of academic, research, and administrative experience in higher education. Passionate about aquaculture development, fisheries sustainability, food security, water quality management, and environmental research.
Currently serving at the University of Benin, Nigeria, with extensive experience in teaching, postgraduate supervision, institutional leadership, and international academic collaborations.
Research interests include:
- Fisheries Management
- Aquaculture Systems
- Water Pollution & Quality Management
- Fish Processing & Preservation
- Food Safety & Heavy Metal Assessment
- Environmental Sustainability
- Aquatic Animal Health
Supervised over 100 undergraduate projects and several postgraduate theses, with numerous scholarly publications in national and international journals.
Strong advocate for academic excellence, research innovation, and strategic university-industry partnerships.
Experience
Professor
University of Benin
2024 – Present
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture.
- Supervising research projects and postgraduate theses.
- Conducting research in fisheries sustainability, food safety, and aquatic environmental management.
- Participating in institutional development and academic leadership initiatives.
Associate Professor
University of Benin
2021 – 2024
Senior Lecturer
University of Benin
2018 – 2021
Lecturer I
University of Benin
2015 – 2018
Lecturer II
University of Benin
2011 – 2015
Assistant Lecturer
University of Benin
2010 – 2011
Current Administrative Roles
- Director, TETFund Centre of Excellence for Aquaculture & Food Technology
- Director, External Linkages & Internationalization
- Faculty Representative, University Admissions Board
- Internal Auditor, Association of Nigerian Fisheries Scientists
- Chairman, Faculty Alumni Support/Homecoming Committee
Education
Ph.D. in Fisheries Management
Federal University of Technology Akure
2011
M.Sc. in Fisheries
University of Benin
2003
B.Agric. in Fisheries
University of Benin
1997
Certificate in Cybersecurity
VICHBE
2025
Skills
- Fisheries Management
- Aquaculture
- Water Quality Management
- Fish Processing Technology
- Environmental Sustainability
- Aquatic Ecology
- Academic Research
- Higher Education
- Food Safety
- Scientific Writing
- Research Supervision
- University Administration
- Project Management
Certifications
- The ABC of Cybersecurity for Higher Education Practitioners (VICHBE Module 10)
Professional Memberships
- Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)
- Association of Nigerian Fisheries Scientists (ANIFS)
- Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
- Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT)
- European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK
Selected Publications
- Some Metals Found in Stored Canned Fish Products Sold in Nigeria (IntechOpen, 2023)
- Assessment of Heavy Metals in Brands of Canned Fishes Marketed in Benin City, Nigeria
- Survey of Helminth Parasites of Freshwater Fish in River Ethiope, Delta State
- Investigation of Availability of Metals in Some Brands of Canned Fish Sold in Nigeria
- Impact of Human Activities on the Hydrology of Ovia River, Edo State
Honors & Awards
- Best 400 Level Fisheries Student, University of Benin
- Dean’s Commendation for World Food Day Public Lecture
- Multiple Letters of Commendation from Heads of Department
Contact
📍 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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