KALAGBOR, Ihesinachi A. (Dr.)

DATE OF BIRTH:               11th July, 1963

PLACE OF BIRTH:             Nsukka

STATE OF ORIGIN:          Rivers

NATIONALITY:                  Nigerian        Phone #: 08033098983

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EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

1. University of Port Harcourt -           Ph.D (2006)
2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka -           M.Sc. (1987)
3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka -           B.Sc. (1983)
4. Owerri Girls Secondary School -           WASC (1979)

FIELD OF STUDY/SPECIALIZATION

Analytical Chemistry                   -           Ph.D (UNIPORT)

Organic/Petroleum Chemistry      -           M.Sc. (UNN)

Pure Chemistry                          -           B.Sc. (UNN)

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Director, Research and Development 2015 – Present

Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori

2. Head, Department of Science Lab. Tech. 2012 - 2015

Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori

3. Sheda Science and Technology Complex, -          2010 – 2011

Abuja (SHESTCO) Study Fellowship

4. Head, Department of Science Lab. Tech.  -           2005 – 2009

       Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori.      Principal Lecturer

5. Department of Science Lab. Tech. -           1997 – Date

        Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori  Principal Lecturer

6. Schering Plough Research Institute            -           1990 – 1993

        Kenilworth, NJ – USA   Research Scientist

7. Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry    -          1987 – 1989

         University of Cross Rivers State, Uyo                     Assistant Lecturer

8. Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry -        1985 – 1987

         University of Nigeria, Nsukka                                 Graduate Assistant

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Synthesis of New Benzothiazinophenoxazine Ring System (1992) – Charles O. Okafor, Mabel V. Akpuka and Ihesinachi A. Eluwa. Dyes and Pigments, 19, 81 – 87

2. Synthesis of a New Dye: 2, 3-Bis [1-Phenylazo-2-napthoxy] [1,4] – Naphthoquinone (2006). Kalagbor, Ihesinachi, A and Okafor, Charles O.  Journal of Science and Technology Research, 2 (4): 18 – 21.

3. Extraction of Molybdenum (VI) With 4-Adipoyl and 4-Sebacoyl Derivatives of Bis (1-Phenyl-3-Methylpyrazolone-5) In Acid Media (2011). Kalagbor A. Ihesinachi, Uzoukwu B. Augustus and Chuku U. John. Nature and Science,9 (3): 37 – 42.

4. Extraction of Chromium (VI) With 4-Adipoyl and 4-Sebacoyl Derivatives of Bis (1-Phenyl-3-Methylpyrazolone-5) In Acid Media (2011). Kalagbor A. Ihesinachi, Uzoukwu B. Augustus and Chuku U. John. Nature and Science,9 (9): 147 – 153.

5. Physicochemical and Microbiological Assessment of Borehole Water in Rumu-Kalagbor, Port-Harcourt,Rivers State, Nigeria (2013). Ihesinachi Appolonia Kalagbor and Stella Adedunni Emmanuel. Journal of Envi. Sc and Engr. B 2: 426-431.

6. Impact of Industrial Effluents on the Physicochemical Properties and some trace Metals on Efffuruntor River in Ugheli South of Delta State Nigeria (2012). Chukwu U.G., Kalagbor, I. A. and Oyiborhoro, B. Journal of Appl. Sciences in Environmental Sanitation 7 (4): 275-280.

7. Water Analysis for Heavy Metals Content in Selected Boreholes in Port-Harcourt Metropolis (A Case Study during 2010-2011), (2013). Kalagbor Ihesinachi Appolonia and Mgbodom-Okah Chidinma Juliet. Journal of Envi. Sc and Engr. A 2: 418-426.

8. Effects of Anions, Complexing and Salting-out Agents on the Extraction of Mo (VI) from Acid Media into Chlorofrom Solution of Bis(4-Acylpyrazolones) (2014). I.A.Kalgbor and B.A. Uzoukwu. American Chem. Sc Journal 4(2): 174-186.

9. Investigation of the Presence of Some Heavy Metals in four Edible Vegetables, BitterLeaf (Vernonia amygdalina), Scent Leaf (Ocimum gratissimum), Water Leaf (Talinum triangulare) and Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) from a Cottage Farm in Port-Harcourt. I.A.Kalagbor, V. Barisere, G. Barivule, S. Barile and C. Bassey (2014). Research Journal of Envi. And Earth Sc. 6(1): 18-24.

10. Technical and Science Education, The challenge of Women National Reforms for Development (2013). Kpabep M. Charity and Ihesinachi A. Kalagbor. International Journal of Scientific Innovations and Sustainable Development. 3(2): 112 -115.

11. Analysis of Heavy Metals in Four Fruits from Sii and Zaakpon Communities in Khana, Rivers State (2014). Kalagbor, I. A, Naifa, P. B and Umeh, J. N. International Journal of Emerging Technology & Advanced Engineering. 4(5): 827 -831.

12. Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Orange, Pineapple, Avocado Pear and Pawpaw from a farm in Kaani, Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria (2014). Kalagbor, I. A and Diri, E. International Research Journal on Public and Environmental Health. Vol. 1(4): 87 – 94.

13. Comparison Study of Dry and Wet Methods used for the assessment of concentration of five Heavy Metals in edible vegetables from Rivers State, Nigeria. Kalagbor, I. A and Opusunju, K (2014). International Research Journal for Public and Environmental Health. 2(2): 16 – 22.

14. Bioavailability Study of Nine Heavy Metals in Four Edible Vegetables and a Crop from a farm in Port Harcourt using AAS and SEM. Kalagbor, I.A., Emmanuel, S.A. and Oyewole, D.O. (2015). American Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science. 2 (4): 23 -34.

15. Anions, Complexing and Salting-out Agents Effects on the Extraction of Cr (VI) from Acid Media into Chlorofrom Solution of Bis(4-Acylpyrazolones) 2015. Kalgbor, I.A. and Uzoukwu, B.A. International Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Vol. 7 (4): 181 -190.

16. Concentrations of Some Heavy Metals in Cassava (Manihot esculentus) and Plantain (Musa sp) Harvested from Farmlands in Kpean and Kaani, Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State Nigeria. (2015). Kalagbor, I.A., Dighi, N. and James, R. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. Vol. 19 (2): 219 -222.

17. Determination of Five Heavy Metals in White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and Three-leaved yam (Dioscorea dumetorum) from Farms in Khana, Nigeria. (2015). Kalagbor, I.A., Adooh, D.L. and James R. Environment and Pollution. ISSN 1927 – 0909. Vol. 4 (4): 18 – 23.

18. Comparative Study of Male and Female Students’ Performance in Science Laboratory Technology, Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori Nigeria. (A 5 year case study). (2015). I.A. Kalagbor, V.L. Gbosidom and T.H. Ekiyor. Advances in Life Science and Tech. Vol. 46: 37-45.

19. Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Some Food Items from Three Markets on the Eleme-Ogoni Highway (2017). Kalagbor, I.A., Okarahia, F.P., John, O.A. and Okiri, M.A. of Chem. Soc. of Nig. Vol. 42(1): 12 -17.

20. Effects of Grinding Techniques on Metal Contaminants in Wheat (Triticumaestivum), White Beans (Vigna unguiculata), Plantain (Musa sapientum) and Maize (Zea mays) Milled with Domestic Blender, Hand Grinder, Wooden Mortar and Grinding Stone (2017). Kalagbor, I.A., Abraham,Z., Mene N.B., Uba, G. C., Don-Pedro, O.R., Friday, G.I., Dako, P.T and Osuamkpe, N.E. of Chem. Soc. of Nig. Vol. 42(1): 49 - 54.

21. Estimation of the Levels of Fe in Wheat and Maize Flour Milled using Commercial Milling Machine and a Home Blender (2017). Kalagbor I.A, Fyneface D., Korfii U., Ogaji T. and Kpoonanyie F. Appl. Sci Environ Manage. Vol. 21 (2): 341 -344.

22. Heavy Metals Presence in Some Vegetables and Crops Harvested from Farms in Ebocha, Egbeda and Igbo-Etche in Rivers State, Nigeria (2017). Kalagbor, I. A.,Echem, O. G., Omeokwe, M. L., Omelebele, H. C., Omereji, F. and Onwugbuta, C. Chem Sc Int. J. 20(1): 1-8.

BOOKS:

1. Experimental A Laboratory Manual for Science Students (2004).  Kalagbor, I.A. and P.K. Vinazor. Wellington Press, ISBN 978-37632-1

2. Experimental Chemistry. A Laboratory Manual for Science Students (2014).  Kalagbor, I.A. and P.K. Vinazor. (Revised Edition). Afrika Press, ISBN 978-37632-1.

CONFERENCES/PAPERS

1. 26^th International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria, (Benue 2003)

            Paper: Liquid – Liquid Extraction of Molybdenum (VI) and Chromium (VI) with

            4-adipoyl and 4-sebacoyl derivatives of Bis (1-phenyl – 3-methylpyrazolone-5) in

            acid media and the effect of butanol.

2. 27^th International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria, (Benin 2004).

3. 21^st Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory

            Technology, (Abuja 2005).

            Paper: The Effect of Anions in the Extraction of

            Molybdenum (VI) and Chromium (VI) with 4-adipoyl and 4-sebacoyl derivatives       

            of Bis (1-phenyl-3-methylpyrazolone-5).

4. 29^th International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria, (Lagos 2006).

5. 22^nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory

            Technology,  (Abuja 2006).

Paper: Chromium (VI): An Environmental Concern.

6. 2^nd Annual Conference of the Science and Technology Forum of

             International Research and Development Institute (Nsukka 2006).

             Paper:  Synthesis of a New Dye: 2,3-Bis [1-phenylazo-2-naphthoxy] [1,4]

             naphthoquinone.

7. 3^rd African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ANDI) Stakeholders Meeting and Conference (Nairobi, Kenya, 2010).

8. 33^rd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria (Abeokuta 2010):

 Paper: Assessment of the levels of some selected Heavy Metals and Physicochemical parameters in some borehole water from a village in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

9. 7^th Micropol & Ecohazard Conference (Sydney, Australia. 2011).

 Paper: Assessment of the levels of selected Heavy Metals and Physiochemical parameters of some Borehole Water from a village in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria.

10. 34^th Annual International Conference and Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria (Kwara 2011).

Paper:  Extraction of Chromium (VI) with 4-Adipoyl and 4-Sebacoyl derivatives of bis (1-phenyl-3-methylpyrazolone-5) in acid medium and the effect of butanol.

11. 4^th African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ANDI) Stakeholders’ Meeting and Conference (Addis Ababa, Ethopia,2011).

Paper: Bioavailability of some heavy metals in some vegetables cultivated in a cottage farm in Rivers State, Nigeria.

12. IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition (Busan, South Korea . 2012)

13. 1^st RivPoly/ASUP National conference (Bori, Nigeria 2012).

Paper: Investigation of the presence of some Heavy Metals in Four edible Vegetables, Bitter leaf (vernonia amygdalina), Scent leaf (ocimum gratissimum), Water leaf (talium triangulare) and Fluted pumpkin (telfaira occidentalis) from a Cottage farm in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

14. 6^th National Conference of Women in Technical Education (Ilaro,Nigeria.2012).
15. Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa International Conference (Lusaka, Zambia.2012).

Paper:Sc. and Tech. Education: The Challenges Facing Women in National Reforms for Development (In Nigeria)

16. 8^th IWA Micropol & Echohazard Conference (Zurich, Switzerland.2013).

Paper: Water Analysis for Heavy Metals content In Selected Boreholes in Port-Harcourt Metropolis (A Case Study 2010-2011)

17. 1^st African International Conference/Workshop on Applications of Nanotechnology to Energy, Health and Environment. (Nsukka, Nigeria. 2014).

18. Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) 5^th International Conference (Morelos, Mexico. 2014).

Paper:  Comparative Study of Male and Female Students’ Performance in Science Laboratory Technology, Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori Nigeria. (A 5 year case study).

19. 46^th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) (Toronto, Canada, 2014).

Paper: Abandonment of Treatment as a Bane for Caregivers in the

Paediatric Oncology Unit at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria.

20. 12^th International Conference on Materials Chemistry (York, UK 2015).
21. 38^th Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria (Abuja, 2015).

Paper: Concentrations of Some Heavy Metals in Cassava (Manihot esculentus) and Plantain (Musa sp) Harvested from Farmlands in Kpean and Kaani, Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State Nigeria.

22. 39^th Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria (Port Harcourt, 2016).

Paper: Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfaira occidentalis), Water Leaf (Talinum Triangulare), Scent Leaf (Ocimum Gratissimum), Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina), Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) and Plantain (Mussa Accuminata), from Three Markets on the Eleme-Ogoni Highway.

SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED:

1. 2^nd Raw Material Research and Development Council International Seminar on Natural Resources Development and Utilization. (Feb. 2010)

2. X – Ray Diffractometry Basic Course Training. (June, 21 – 25, 2010). The Netherlands.

3. 13^th Annual Conference, Chemical Society of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, Coal City Chem. 2010 (Enugu, 7^th July).

4. NISLT Training Workshop on Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and Flame Photometer (July 19 – 23, 2010). Ibadan.

5. CSN Workshop on “Chemicals and Environmental Safety” (Aug., 2010). Abuja.

6. The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) 3 Day Inaugural Workshop Series on “Diagnosis and Surveillance of Lead and other Environmental Minerals Poisoning” (Aug. 9 – 11, 2010). Abuja.

7. ICCON 2^nd Mandatory Training Workshop, 2010 ( Enugu)

8. African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation Stakeholders’ Meeting (Oct. 11 – 14, 2010). Kenya.

9. The Chemical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter One – Day Chemistry Teachers Workshop on “Challenges of Teaching Chemistry In Secondary Schools” (June 26^th 2012).

10. One day seminar by Rivers State Ministry of Youth Development on International Youth Day, 11^th August, 2014. Presented a paper on “A positive Mental Approach to Childhood Cancer”.

11. Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE), Bori Chapter. Presented a paper as Guest Speaker on “The Role of Research in the Technological Development of Nigeria” (September 24^th 2016).

12. 2016 Joint Tetfund /FIRS Interactive Forum holding in Port Harcourt (September 27^th 2016).

MEMBERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS

1. Fellow, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, ICCON.
2. Fellow, African Scientific Institute (ASI).
3. Fellow, Chemical Society of Nigeria.
4. Member, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
5. Member, American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT).
6. Member, International Water Association (IWA)
7. Member, International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR).
8. Member, African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC).

9. Member, International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP).

REFEREES:

1. Prof. C. O. Okafor

            (Prof. in Chemistry)

            Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry

            University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2. Prof. G. U. Obuzor

            Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry

            University of Port Harcourt.

3. Prof. O. Ekpette

            Department of Chemistry

            Ignatuis Ajuru University of Education

            Rumuolumeni.

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