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About me

My research interests lie in sustainable and green chemistry, particularly the development of biopolymers, bio-derived chemicals, and biomass-based materials for oilfield applications. As a dedicated educator, I have taught and mentored students in various chemistry disciplines and actively contribute to the academic and professional community through reviews, conferences, and volunteer roles. I aim to advance sustainable solutions within our industries by exploring eco-friendly alternatives.

I am a dedicated and hardworking intellectual with a passion for revamping the education system through innovative research in my field of study and imparting the necessary knowledge and expertise to enable students to become qualified chemists. My motivation for success, goal-oriented mentality, and sound initiative, alongside good analytical and problem-solving skills, integrity, honesty, and good interpersonal relationship skills, have endeared me to my students, mentors, colleagues, and researchers in academia. As an academic, I strive to achieve excellence in all I do, thus attaining professional distinction and proficiency.

As an Industrial Chemist (focused on Formulations), my research focuses on developing green and environmentally sustainable chemicals for industrial utilization via waste valorization and/or chemical modification.

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Other Memberships/Affiliations
Chemical Society of Nigeria

Degrees:

2017
Master     Chemical Sciences
Doctorate Studies in Chemical Sciences (certificate not yet issued)
2010
Undergraduate     Chemical Sciences

Publications resulting from Research
• Synthesis and Evaluation of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Derivatives as Demulsifiers for Crude Oil Emulsions. (Ph.D. Thesis (March, 2020).
• Victor-Oji, C.O., Chukwu, U. J., and Akaranta, O. (2020). Comparative Study of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid and a Commercial Demulsifier for Treating Crude Oil Emulsions. Chemical Science International Journal, 28 (4): 1-17.
• Eke, W. I., Victor-Oji, C., and Akaranta, O. (2019). Oilfield metal naphthenate formation and mitigation measures: a review. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 1-15.
• Victor-Oji, C.O., Chukwu, U. J., and Akaranta, O. (2019). Synthesis and Evaluation of Ethanolamine-Cashew
Nut Shell Liquid Products as Crude Oil Emulsion Breakers. Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, 4 (4): 1-33.

Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 38th Annual International Conference, Workshop & AGM – Abuja, 2015.
2025
icon-pin-location Abuja, Nigeria
Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 39th Annual International Conference, Workshop & AGM – Garden City, 2016
2025
icon-pin-location Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 37th Annual International Conference, Workshop & AGM - Akwa Ibom 2014: A Century of Nigeria: Contributions, Prospects and Challenges of Chemistry”
2025
icon-pin-location Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 38th Annual International Conference, Workshop & AGM - Abuja 2015: “Shaping the Chemistry of Natural Resources into Sustainable Product Development for Combating Current and Future Challenges of Global Health
2025
icon-pin-location F.C.T Abuja, Nigeria
Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 39th Annual International Conference, Workshop & AGM – Garden City 2016: “The Role of Hydrocarbons and the Application of Chemistry in the emerging trend of global energy innovation”
2025
icon-pin-location Port Harcourt, Nigeria
World Bank African Centre of Excellence for Oilfield Chemicals and Research: Thinking Skills for Conduct of Research and Proposal Writing (Workshop)
2025
icon-pin-location University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 42nd Annual International Conference & ACRICE-4 – Eko 2019: “Chemistry Education and Sustainable Development”
2025
icon-pin-location Lagos, Nigeria