WORKING EXPERIENCE (TEACHING AND RESEARCH):
Designation Institution Nature of Duty Dates
Associate Professor National Open University of Nigeria Teaching& Research 2023 to date
Instructional/Tutorial
Facilitator& Project Supervisor National Open University of Nigeria, Sokoto Study Centre Teaching& Research 2020 to date
Senior Lecturer Sokoto State University, Sokoto Teaching& Research 2020 to 2023
Lecturer I Sokoto State University, Sokoto Teaching& Research 2017 to 2020
Student demonstrator Newcastle University, UK Teaching 2014 to 2017
Lecturer II Sokoto State University, Sokoto Teaching& Research 2013 to 2017
Lecturer II The Polytechnic of Sokoto State Teaching& Research 2012 to 2013
Lecturer III The Polytechnic of Sokoto State Teaching& Research 2009 to 2012
NYSC: Part time
(Subject Teacher) Department for Higher Education, Sokoto State Extra-Mural Classes Programme Teaching 2009 to 2010
Computer Instructor Niceday Computer Academy Teaching 2002 – 2006

i. Mohammed Adnan Abid, Ali Adnan Abed, Mustapha Musa, Thompson Izuagie,
Ernest Chiedoziam Agwamba (2024). Anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant
potential of new biologically active thiazole-derivatives: Experimental and
molecular docking studies. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1321 (2025) 139482.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.139482
ii. Abdurrashid Haruna, Zakariyya Uba Zango, Gazali Tanimu, Thompson Izuagie,
Suleiman Gani Musa, Zaharadden N. Garba, Zulkifli Merican Aljunid Merican
(2024). A critical review on recent trends in metal-organic framework-based
composites as sustainable catalysts for environmental applications. Journal of
Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12, 113542.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.113542.
iii. Shehu Umar, Ahmad Uba, Chika Muhammad, Thompson Izuagie and Abdullahi
Isah (2024). Yield Optimization of Chemically Synthesized p-TSA-Doped
Polyaniline using a Box-Behnken Design of Experiment. Dutse Journal of Pure and
Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), 10 (2a), 24–37.
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i2a.3.
iv. Thompson Izuagie, Chemistry Shehu Umar, and Kamar M. Bashar (2023).
Inhibition Potential of Extract of Leaves of Sodom Apple in the Corrosion of Mild
Steel in 1.0 M H 2 SO 4 . Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology
(CaJoST), 5(3), 294–299. https://doi.org/10.4314/cajost.v5i3.7.
v. Thompson Izuagie, Lawal H. Gusau, Kolawole O. Awojide, Mustapha Salihu and
Muhammad Sirajo (2023). Ultimate Approach to ACADEMIC WRITING in the
Chemical Sciences – A Step-by- Step Guide. McPAT Academic Publishers. Pp. 1 –
135.
vi. Kamaru M. Bashar, Muhammad Bashir Kabir, Thompson Izuagie, Dahiru
Muhammad, Aminu Aliyu and Mubarak Abubakar (2022). General Principle of
Chemistry for Tertiary Institution. 1 st Edition, UDUS University Press Limited,
Sokoto. Pp. 1 – 188.
vii. Thompson Izuagie, Sifiya A. Muazu, and Halilu A. Anka (2022). Nanoporous
Carbon from Waste Egg Shells Modified with Copper-Nanoparticles – An Efficient
Material for Removal of Microbial Contaminants from Polluted Water. International
Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, 8(4), 1-9.
https://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v8i4.360
viii. Thompson Izuagie, Muhammad Sirajo, and Manir G. Abubakar (2022).
Immobilization of Polyoxometalate-Ionic Liquid on Coconut Shell Nanoporous
Carbon Support: An improved material for water purification. CaJoST, 4(2),
213–220. https://doi.org/10.4314/cajost.v4i2.11.
ix. R. John Errington, Balamurugan Kandasamy, Daniel Lebbie, and Thompson
Izuagie (2018). Alkoxido-Derivatised Lindqvist- and Keggin-Type
Polyoxometalates. In: Song YF. (eds) Polyoxometalate-Based Assemblies and
Functional Materials. Structure and Bonding, Springer, Cham., vol 176. Pp. 139 –
163. https://doi.org/10.1007/430_2017_10. ISBN 978-3-319-75904-3.
x. Sadiq, I. S., Duruminiya, N. I., Balogun, J. B. , Kwada, D. and Izuagie, T. (2016).
Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Value of Tamarind Fruit (Tamarindus indica).
International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 5 (3), 50-56.

xi. L.G Hassan, E. Agwamba, M. Achor, T. Izuagie, A. I. Tsafe, R. U. Wasagu, K.J.
Umar and N. A. Sani (2015). Investigation into Native Mango Starch
Carboxymethylation, International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, 1
(1);19-29. ISSN: 2488-9229.
xii. Itumoh E.J, Aghamelu O. P. and Izuagie T. (2015). Influence of Mining and
Agricultural Activities on the Quality of Groundwater from Some Rural Areas of
South-Eastern Nigeria. Global NEST Journal, Vol 17, No 2, pp 406-417. ISSN:
17907632, 1108400.
xiii. L. G. Hassan, T. Izuagie, and T. O. Aloysius (2013). Comparative Physicochemical
analysis of Starches extracted from wild yam (Dioscorea praehensilis) and
Cassava (Manihot ultissima Phol). Proceedings of the 36 th Annual International
Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN),
held at Justice Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna, Niger State
from 16 th to 20 th September, 2013. Vol. II, pp. 395 – 399.
xiv. I. S. Sadiq, T. Izuagie, M. Shuaibu, A. I. Dogoyaro, A. Garba and S. Abubakar.
(2013). The Nutritional Evaluation and Medicinal Value of Date Palm (Phoenix
dactylifera), International Journal of Modern Chemistry, 4(3): 147 – 154: ISSN:
2165-0128.
xv. L.G Hassan, A.B. Muhammad, R.U. Aliyu, Z.M. Idris, T. Izuagie, K.J. Umar and N.
A. Sani (2013). Extraction and characterisation of starches from four varieties of
Mangifera indica seeds, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, 3 (6);16-23. e-
ISSN: 2278-5736.
xvi. T. Izuagie, L. G. Hassan, A. Uba, M. Shuaibu, A. I. Dogon-yaro and I. S. Sadiq
(2012). Processing and Utilization of Starches in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 35 th
International Conference/Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical Society of
Nigeria (CSN) – Heartland 2012, held at International Conference Centre, Federal
University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, from 17 th to 21 st September, 2012. Pp.
524 – 529.
xvii. I. S. Sadiq, M. Shuaibu, A. B. Bello, S. G. Tureta, A. Isah, T. Izuagie, S. Nasiru
and M. B. Kamaru (2012). Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial Activities of Cassia
Occidentalis Used for Herbal Remedies. International Journal of Chemical
Engineering. 1(1): 38 – 41.
xviii. T. Izuagie, L. G. Hassan, A. Uba, M. Achor, D. M. Sahabi and I. S. Sadiq (2012).
Compaction Properties of Starch Extracted from Seeds of Christ Thorn (Ziziphus
spina-christi). International Journal of Food and Nutrition Science. 1(2): 10 – 15.
ISSN: 2165-5308 (print); 2165-5316(online).
xix. I.S. Sadiq, S.M. Dangoggo, L.G. Hassan, S.B Manga, I. Thompson and A. U.
Itodo (2012). Nutritional Composition of Aduwa Fruit (Balanites aegytiaca) from
Semi-Arid Region, North-Western Nigeria. International Journal of Food and
Nutrition Science. 1(2): 7 – 9. ISSN: 2165-5308 (print); 2165-5316(online).
xx. A. Isah, A. A. Zuru, A. Uba, M. B. Yerma, M. Shuaibu, T. Izuagie and S. I. Sadiq.
(2012). Analysis of organic contents of some water sources located close to
mechanic workshop sites in Sokoto metropolis. International Journal of
Experimental and Theoretical Chemistry (IJETC), 1(1): 15 – 21.

xxi. Malami Shuaibu and Thompson Izuagie (2012). Physicochemical Analysis of
Starch Extracted from Seeds of Faidherbia albida. Journal of Physical Sciences
and Innovation, 4: 36 – 43. ISSN: 2277-0119.
xxii. A. Isah, A. Uba, T. Izuagie and S. I. Sadiq (2012). Assessment of Selected Heavy
Metals in some Water Sources Located Close to Mechanic Workshop sites in
Sokoto Metropolis. International Journal of Chemical Sciences (IJCS) 5(1): 51 –
55. ISSN: 2006-3350.
xxiii. Izuagie, T., Hassan, L. G., Uba, A., Achor, M., and Sahabi, D. M. (2012).
Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Starch from Christ Thorn Seeds.
Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (BAJOPASS), 5(1):60 – 65. ISSN:
2006-6996.
xxiv. A. Uba, T. Izuagie, L. G. Hassan, M. Achor and D. M. Sahabi (2011).
Characterization of Starch isolated from Magnifera indica seeds. Nigerian Journal
of Basic and Applied Science 19(2): 224 – 230. ISSN: 0794-5698.
xxv. A. Uba, T. Izuagie, L. G. Hassan, M. Achor and D. M. Sahabi (2011).
Physicochemical Properties of Starch Isolated from Seeds of Chrysophyllum
albidum. International Journal of Chemical Sciences. 4(21), 264 – 270. ISSN:
2006-3350.
xxvi. Itumoh, Emeka J.; Izuagie Thompson; Omaka Ndukaku O.; Uba, Ahmad;
Shuaibu, Malami; Dogonyaro, Ismaila A.; Isah, Abdullahi; Dange, Attahiru U. and
Isah, Saidu I. (2011). Trace Metals Analysis of Soil and Water Samples from a
Limestone Mining Site in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Journal of Physical Sciences and
Innovation. 3: 62 – 71. ISSN: 2277-0119.
xxvii. Malami, S.; Thompson I. and Ahmad Uba (2011). Heavy Metal analysis of Goat
Liver Samples from Wamakko, Sokoto and Dange Towns in Sokoto State. Journal
of Sustainable Technology (JoST). 2(2) 64 – 69. ISSN: 2251-0680.
xxviii. T. Izuagie, J. E. Itumoh, A. Uba, M. Shuaibu, I. S. D/Yaro, A. Isah and I. S. Isah
(2011). Heavy Metals Analysis of Running Water Sample from Limestone Mining
Site in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 34 th Annual International
Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN),
held at Main Auditorium, University of Illorin, Kwara State from 19 th to 23 rd
September, 2011. Pp. ENV285 -ENV288.
xxix. T. Izuagie, L. G. Hassan, A. Uba, M. Achor and D. M. Sahabi (2011). Isolation and
Characterization of Starch from Christ Thorn Seeds. Proceedings of the 34 th
Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical
Society of Nigeria (CSN), held at Main Auditorium, University of Illorin, Kwara
State from 19 th to 23 rd September, 2011. Pp. ORG094 -ORG098.
xxx. A. Uba, A. A. Gwandu, T. Izuagie and I. S. Sadiq (2010). Comparative Analysis of
Total Hardness of Water Stored in Clay and Plastic Reservoirs Proceedings of the
33 rd Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical
Society of Nigeria (CSN), held at Ogun State Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta,
Ogun State from 20 th to 24 th September, 2010, pp. 67 – 69.
xxxi. Thompson Izuagie, Ahmad Uba, Malami Shuabu and Ismail Dogonyaro (2010).
Lithium-Ion Battery: A Key to a Viable and Sustainable Electrochemical Means of
Transportation – A Review. Proceedings of the 33 rd Annual International
Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN),

held at Ogun State Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State from 20 th to 24 th
September, 2010. Pp. 236 -239.
xxxii. Izuagie T. and A. Uba (2008). Mechanisms of Permanganate Oxidations. Yauri
Journal of Arts and Science (YAJAS), 2(1) 102 – 108. ISSN: 2006-7747.
PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA:
i. Thompson Izuagie, Archismita Misra and Carsten Streb (2022). Nanoporous
carbon from waste sources as support for polyoxometalates-ionic liquid hybrid
materials for waste water treatment. A poster presented at the RSC Chemical
Science Symposium 2022, held in London, UK, November 10-11, 2022.
ii. Thompson Izuagie, Archismita Misra and Carsten Streb (2022). Preparation of
phosphorus-based Polyoxometalates-nanoporous carbon hybrid material for
application in water purification. A paper presented at the 7 th Annual Symposium
of the American Chemical Society, Nigeria International Chemical Sciences
Chapter, held at Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC),
Abuja, Nigeria, March 6-9, 2022.
iii. Muhammad Sirajo and Thompson Izuagie (2021). Phytonutrients and
Antioxidant Vitamins of Sclerocarya birrea Fruits pulp obtained in Sokoto State,
Nigeria. A paper presented at the 6 th Annual Symposium of the American
Chemical Society, Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter, held at
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Feburary 28-March 3, 2021.
iv. Thompson Izuagie (2020). Multinuclear NMR – A Versatile tool for
understanding the Structure and Properties of Inorganic Materials. A paper
presented at the 43 rd Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of
Nigeria (CSN), held at the Raw Materials Research and Development Council
(RMRDC), Abuja, November 22-27, 2020.
v. Thompson Izuagie and R. John Errington (2020). Understanding trends in
protonation and hydrolytic properties in a family of tin- and titanium-substituted
Keggin polyoxometalates. A paper presented at the
ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting & Expo, held at Pennsylvania Convention
Centre, Philadelphia, PA, USA, March 22-26, 2020. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.0c01780.
vi. T. Izuagie, N. Ajolor and A. Jabbi (2020). An Assessment of Students’
Knowledge and Interest in Green and Sustainable Chemistry in Tertiary
Institutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 5th Annual
Symposium of the American Chemical Society, Nigeria International Chemical
Sciences Chapter, held at Auditorium (Red Carpet), Sokoto State University,
Sokoto, March 1-4, 2020.
vii. T. Izuagie, A. M. Gada, I. O. Adesina, M. Abubakar and S. Umar (2020).
Preliminary studies on the Potential of Adsorbent Materials from Coconut Shell
for Removal of Heavy Metals and Organic Pollutants from Water. A paper
presented at the 5th Annual Symposium of the American Chemical Society,
Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter, held at Auditorium (Red
Carpet), Sokoto State University, Sokoto, March 1-4, 2020.
viii. A. Uba, C. Muhammad, S. Umar, T. Izuagie (2020). Chemical Oxidative
Polymerization of Aniline Using Ammonium Peroxydisulfate as Initiator. A paper

presented at the 5th Annual Symposium of the American Chemical Society,
Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter, held at Auditorium (Red
Carpet), Sokoto State University, Sokoto, March 1-4, 2020.
ix. Thompson Izuagie (2020). An Efficient Non-Aqueous Approach to
Understanding a Family of Monosubstituted Keggin Polyoxometalates. An oral
talk presented at the Faculty of Science Seminar Series, Usmanu Danfodiyo
University, Sokoto, February 12, 2020.
x. T. Izuagie and R. J. Errington (2019). Exploring the versatility of Multinuclear
NMR in understanding the structure and properties of molecular metal-oxide
clusters. A paper presented at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Science
Association of Nigeria (SAN), held at Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
Sokoto, July 14-18, 2019.
xi. A. Uba, C. Muhammad, S. Umar, T. Izuagie (2019). Recent Developments in
Improving the Conductivity of Poly (aniline) Polymers Used for Corrosion
Protection. A paper presented at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Science
Association of Nigeria (SAN), held at Auditorium, Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
Sokoto, July 14-18, 2019.
xii. Thompson Izuagie and R. John Errington (2019). Spectroscopic investigation of
possible metal binding sites in (TBA) 8 [(TiPW 11 O 39 ) 2 O] – a POM “Pincer Ligand”? A
paper presented at the 4th Annual Symposium of the American Chemical
Society, Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter, held at University of
Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, March 3-6, 2019.
xiii. Thompson Izuagie (2019). Structure and thermodynamic parameters of the
hydrolytic products of tin- and titanium-substituted Keggin polyoxometalates: A
multinuclear NMR and computational study. An oral talk presented at the 16th
University Seminar Series of the Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State,
February 11, 2019.
xiv. Thompson Izuagie and R. John Errington (2018). Non-aqueous studies on the
synthesis and protonation of 17 O-enriched tin- and titatinum-substituted Keggin
Polyoxotungstates. A poster presented at the 5th RSC Early Careers
Symposium, held at ACC Liverpool, UK , August 30 – 31, 2018.
xv. Thompson Izuagie (2018). Alkoxido-derivatised Keggin-type Polyoxometalates:
Synthesis, insights into protonolysis and application in catalysis. An oral talk
presented at the 3rd Faculty of Science Seminar Series, Sokoto State University,
Sokoto at SSU Auditorium (Red Carpet), May 16, 2018.
xvi. Thompson Izuagie and R. J. Errington (2018). Post-transition metal substituted
Keggin polyoxometalates: Non-aqueous synthesis, protonolysis and potential
application as electrocatalyst materials. An oral talk presented at the 3rd Annual
Symposium Series, ACS Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter at Le
Meridien Hotel and Ibom Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, March 4-6, 2018.
xvii. T. Izuagie, I. M. Mbomekalle, P. de Oliveira and R. J. Errington (2016). Non-
aqueous synthesis and electrochemical behaviour of post-transition metal
substituted Keggin Polyoxotungstates. A poster presented at the 4th FMOCS-
PoCheMoN – Frontiers in Metal Oxide Clusters Science Symposium joined to the
Polyoxometalates Chemistry for Molecular Nanoscience COST Action 1203
Annual meeting, held in Newcastle, UK, July, 10th to 14th, 2016.

xviii. Thompson Izuagie and R. John Errington (2016). Non-aqueous strategy to a
range of tin-substituted polyoxotungstates. A Poster presented at Dalton 2016
Conference, held on 29th to 31st March, 2016 at the University of Warwick, UK.
xix. T. Izuagie, K. Phipps and R. J. Errington (2015). Rational studies on heavier
group-14 mono-substituted keggin polyoxometalates: insights into redox
properties and ligand metathesis. A Poster presented at the 1st Chemistry in
Energy (1st CEC) Conference, held on 20th to 22nd July, 2015 at Edinburgh
Conference Centre, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
xx. Thompson Izuagie and R. John Errington (2015). Systematic Chemistry on a
range of Tin-substituted Keggin Polyoxometalates. An oral presentation at the
Universities of Scotland Inorganic Chemistry Conference (USIC 2015), held on
2nd to 3rd July, 2015 at Institute of Chemical sciences, heriot Watt University,
Edinburgh, Scotland.
xxi. Thompson Izuagie, Rebecca Gould and R. John Errington (2014). Non-aqueous
Studies of Substitution into [NaPW 11 O 39 ] 6- . A poster presented at the 3rd FMOCS-
PoCheMoN – Frontiers in Metal Oxide Clusters Science Symposium joined to the
Polyoxometalates Chemistry for Molecular Nanoscience COST Action 1203
Annual meeting, held in Maffliers, France, July, 12th to 15th, 2014.
xxii. T. Izuagie, M. Shuaibu and I. S. Sadiq (2013). Physicochemical Analysis of
Starches Extracted from seeds of three varieties of Bambara nut. A paper
presented at the 36th Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition
of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), held at Justice Legbo Kutigi
International Conference Centre, Minna, Niger State from 16th to 20th
September, 2013. P. 163.
xxiii. Malami Shuaibu, Thompson Izuagie and Ismaila S. Sadiq (2012). Heavy Metals
Analysis of Selected Sachet Water Sold Within Sokoto Metropolis. A paper
presented at the 47th Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria
(SAN), held at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria from 26 th to
30th August, 2012. P. 26.
xxiv. Izuagie T. and Uba A. (2009). The Menace of the Use of Plastics in Nigeria:
Polyethylene in Focus. A paper presented at the International Conference of the
Chemical Society of Nigeria. Held in Bauchi, 2009.
xxv. Thompson I. and Uba A. (2007). Comparative Synthetic Yield and Purity of
Adipic Acid produced from Cyclohexene using different oxidants. A paper
presented at the International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria.
Held in Abuja, 2007.

Inorganic and Sustainable Chemistry; Hybrid materials for water purification, eco-friendly pesticides, corrosion inhibition and energy

Personal website: https://thomizuagie.com
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3375-5330
Google scholar: Thompson Izuagie
Scopus ID: 56685886000

FUNDING/GRANT AWARDS:
Ongoing (Status)
 2024 TETFUND IBR Research Grant for the development of Development of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Bio-Based Hybrid Materials for Application as Ecoferiendly Pesticides (N1, 900, 000.00).

Completed (Status)
 2023 Royal Society of Chemistry Researcher Collaboration Fund to visit Newcastle University, UK conduct a research titled “”Application of Co-containing polyoxometalate (POM)-based materials for removal of microplastics in wastewater”” (£5, 000).
 2023 Global Innovation Grant Award by the American Chemical Society to organise an ACS Skills Training Event on Achieving the Global Goals through Chemistry at Sokoto State University.
 2022 Royal Society of Chemistry Research Fund to conduct research titled “”Studies on the Water-Purification Potential of New Polyoxometalate and Related Hybrid Materials from Waste Bioresources”” (£4, 000).
 2022 Royal Society of Chemistry Researcher Development Grant to participate in “Chemical Science Symposium 2022: Sustainable synthesis and catalysis (£500) held in London, UK, 10-11, November, 2022.
 2021 Global Innovation Grant Award by the American Chemical Society to organise an ACS SSU Global Challenge Science Fair for Younger Scientists at Sokoto State University.
 2021 The World Academy of Science – Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) (TWAS-DFG) Grant Award for a 3-month TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits to Ulm University, Germany.
 2021 Future Leaders-African Independent Research (FLAIR) selected finalist to receive research grant by the Royal Society UK and the African Academy of Science but the award was cancelled due cut in funding from the UK Government as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 2019 TETFUND IBR Research Grant for the development of Polyoxometalates hybrid materials for multicontaminants water treatment.
 2019 to 2023 Chemistry Festival Grant by the American Chemical Society to organise a Chemistry Festival at Sokoto State University.
 $300 American Chemical Society Chapter Starter Grant to establish an ACS International Student Chapter at Sokoto State University.
 E-COST Action CM1203 Grant for an STSM Visit to the Electrochemistry and Photoelectrochemistry Group of Prof Pedro de Oliveira and Dr Israel Mbomekalle, Universite Paris-Sud, Orsay Cedex, France.
 E-COST Action CM1203 Grant to EsMoINa 2014 – 7th European Training School on Molecular Nanoscience and 2D-Materials.
 E-COST Action CM1203 Grant to FMOCS/PoCheMoN meeting 2014.
 Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) 2013 Foreign Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship to study PhD Chemistry at Newcastle University, UK.
 2013 TETFUND Research Grant for the Development of Granular Cold Water-Soluble Starches from Mango seeds (in collaboration with Prof L. G. Hassan – PI and Dr Ahmad Uba).