2021 TETFUND LOCAL INSTITUTION-BASED RESEARCH GRANTS WON
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NAME OF LEAD RESEARCHER
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SEX
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DEPT
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TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT
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DURATION
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AMOUNT APPROVED (N)
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| 1 |
Dr. AGBAGWA, Obakpororo E. |
F |
MICROBIOLOGY |
Characterization and Quality Assessment of Raw And Branded Nigerian Honey Infused With Moringa, Ginger And Garlic |
6 MONTHS |
1,440,500.00 |
| 2 |
Pharm. IBEZIM, Chidozie N. E. |
F |
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Knowledge, Attitude, Perception of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination vis-à-vis Assessment of Immunity to Tetanus Among Residents of Obio-Akpor And Tai LGAs, Rivers State. |
9 MONTHS |
1,839,120.00 |
| 3 |
Dr. ONUA, Azubuike Alfred |
M |
OPHTHALMOLOGY |
Impact of Cassava Processing Methods and Cyanide Content On Nutritional Optic Neuropathy |
12 MONTHS |
1,819,000.00 |
| 4 |
Prof. PEDRO-EGBE, Chinyere Nnenne |
F |
OPHTHALMOLOGY |
A Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Genetic Biometrics For Adult-Onset Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Normal Subjects of Rivers State Origin |
12 MONTHS |
1,953,400.00 |
| 5 |
Dr. AKUMA, Oji |
M |
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Design And Fabrication of Pyrolysis Unit For Production of Fuel Grade Oil From Plastic Waste |
12 MONTHS |
1,897,000.00 |
| 6 |
Dr. OKONKO, Iheanyi O. |
M |
MICROBIOLOGY |
Unravelling the Genetic Diversity of HIV-1 Sequence Markers that are associated with Disease Parameters in HIV-1 Positive Individuals in Port Harcourt |
6 MONTHS |
2,000,000.00 |
| 7 |
Dr. KAMALU, Ikenna |
M |
ENGLISH STUDIES |
Metaphor and Representation of Corruption in the Nigerian Media Discourse |
12 MONTHS |
1,625,000.00 |
| 8 |
Dr. ALLEN, Fidelis |
M |
POL & ADMIN STUDIES |
The State of Social Cohesion in Nigeria: Implication For Policy |
12 MONTHS |
1,600,000.00 |
| 9 |
Dr. AWANYE, Amaka M. |
F |
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Evaluation and Validation of COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Kits |
6 MONTHS |
1,739,000.00 |
| 10 |
Prof. DALILLY-TARIAH, Opubo Benedict |
M |
ENT SURGERY |
A Study On The Nasal Decongestant Effects of Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea Butter) Extracts |
2 MONTHS |
1,880,000.00 |
| 11 |
Prof. SIMINIALAYI, Iyeopu M. |
M |
PHARMACOLOGY |
Feasibility and Durability of Dietary Intervention in Achieving Remission of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rivers State, Nigeria. |
6 MONTHS |
1,928,000.00 |
| 12 |
Prof. UDUMUKWU, Onyemachi |
M |
ENGLISH STUDIES |
Environmentalism in Modern Nigerian Poetry |
12 MONTHS |
1,402,500.00 |
| 13 |
Prof. IKIENSIKIMAMA, S. S. |
M |
PETROLEUM AND GAS ENGINEERING |
Development of Modified Activated Carbon From Selected Agricultural Waste for CO2 and Other Noxious Gas Sequestration |
12 MONTHS |
1,452,400.00 |
| 14 |
Dr. DEEKOR, Tornubari |
M |
GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT |
Topographical and Seasonal Effect of Decomposed Cassava Peels on Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Polluted Soils in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. |
6 MONTHS |
1,705,700.00 |
| 15 |
Dr. OLOPADE, Olaniyi Alaba |
M |
FISHERIES |
Evaluation of the Health Status of Croaker Species (Perciformes: Sciaendae) Following a Massive Fish Kills in the Coastal Waters of Niger Delta, Nigeria |
18 MONTHS |
1,806,250.00 |
| 16 |
Prof. SIKOKI, Francis David |
M |
ANIMAL & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY |
DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF HARMFUL ALGAL SPECIES IN BONNY ESTUARY RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA |
15 MONTHS |
1,902,700.00 |
| 17 |
OSADEBE, Anwuli U. |
F |
MICROBIOLOGY |
Bacteria-Immobilised Iron Oxide-Biochar Nanocomposites For Optimised Bioremediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Freshwater |
12 MONTHS |
1,994,400.00 |
| 18 |
Dr. NYIAYAANA, Kialee |
M |
POL & ADMIN STUDIES |
The Ogoni Environmental Clean-Up and Dynamics of Social Conflict and Insecurity in Ogoniland |
4 MONTHS |
1,805,000.00 |
| 19 |
Prof. DULU, Appah |
M |
PETROLEUM AND GAS ENGINEERING |
Performance Evaluation of Red Onion Skin Extract Derivatives As Oilfield Scale Inhibitors |
12 MONTHS |
1,987,000.00 |
| 20 |
Dr. EKPO-OUT, Mfon Umoren |
F |
HISTORY & DIPLOMATIC Studies |
Women Environmental Management and Sustainable Development: The Case of the Ogoni Cleanup Project |
12 MONTHS |
1,743,510.00 |
| 21 |
Dr. OGBU, Ojeka Sunday |
M |
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY |
Comparative effects of the Hydro-Ethanolic extract of the fruit and leaf of Solanum Aethiopicum (Garden Egg) on Male Fertility in Wistar rats |
7 MONTHS |
1,833,250.00 |
| 22 |
AKWA-ABASI, Ubong Sunday |
M |
PETROLEUM AND GAS ENGINEERING |
Experimental Investigation and Modelling of Hydrate Dissociation in Offshore Production Flowlines |
12 MONTHS |
1,866,800.00 |
| 23 |
Dr. OSOKOGWU, Uche |
M |
PETROLEUM AND GAS ENGINEERING |
Investigation of Effects of Sand on Annular Flow Behaviour in Horizontal Pipelines |
12 MONTHS |
1,875,000.00 |
| 24 |
Prof. AGBAGWA, Ikechukwu O. |
M |
PLANT SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Selection of African Yam Bean Varieties For Better Culinary Qualities And Adaptive Capabilities to Climate Change |
12 MONTHS |
1,943,750.00 |
| 25 |
Prof. OJULE, C. Aaron |
M |
CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY |
Medical Laboratories in Nigeria: Assessment of Quality Management Practices, Quality Assurance, Quality Control And Accreditation Status |
6 MONTHS |
1,862,500.00 |
| 26 |
Dr. UZOMA, Shadrack M. |
M |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Design And Fabrication of Prototype Gas Pipeline For Academic Exercise |
12 MONTHS |
1,712,860.00 |
| 27 |
Dr. AFANGIDEH, Sunday Timothy |
M |
EDUCATION MANAGEMENT |
Community Responsiveness to health and Social Protocols for Curbing The Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States of Nigeria |
12 MONTHS |
1,697,310.00 |
| TOTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS DISBURSEMENT |
N48,311,950.00 |