Dr Obinna Ofoegbu Dr. Obinna Ofoegbu is a Nigerian research chemist and academic with over 20 years of experience in scientific research, lecturing, and project management. He specializes in polymer synthesis, nanomaterial fabrication, materials recycling, and molecular imprinting. He holds PhD, MSc, (Polymer Chemistry), and B.Tech (Industrial Chemistry). Dr. Ofoegbu’s career spans 14 years in research institutes and 13 years in academia, and has held key roles at institutions such as Dominion University Ibadan, the National Open University of Nigeria, and the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria, where he led projects in polymer research and municipal waste recycling. His research includes developing chitosan-based molecularly imprinted polymer filters and optimizing biodiesel production from neem seed oil. Beyond research, he has served as Head of Department, Director of Academic Planning, and Deputy Dean, contributing to curriculum development and institutional governance. He played a pivotal role in designing a low-cost mechanical ventilator during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recipient of TetFund IBR and Swedish Research Council grants, Dr. Ofoegbu integrates research with practical applications, presenting at international conferences on sustainable solutions, including AI- optimized lignin extraction and depolymerization as well as Quantum- Dot-Embedded, AI-Optimized Biopolymer blend-matrices for Targeted Multi-Drug Delivery. His work underscores a commitment to environmental sustainability and advancing industrial chemistry, a reflection of technical expertise, strategic project execution, and a commitment to sustainable scientific innovation. Dr Obinna is currently the head, department of Industrial chemistry at his university and the principal investigator for the “Polymer, Nano and Molecular Recognition Materials Research Group”, in his department.
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