AAUA Researchers Win Int’l Grants, Awards
Our Researchers Have What it Takes to Compete
Globally – VC
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State,
Nigeria, has again recorded another feat as two of its
academic staff won grants from the world-acclaimed
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany, AVHF,
and the International Foundation for Science, Sweden,
IFS.
The researchers, Dr. I.A Ololade, an Associate Professor
and Acting Head, Department of Chemical Sciences, won
$12,000 from IFS, while Dr. N.A. Ladoja, a Senior Lecturer
and Hydrochemist, won equipment grants worth 19,800
Euros.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who inspected
the scientific equipment procured with the grants at the
Biochemical Laboratory of the University, described the
grants as big donations from AVHF and IFS.
The VC expressed the confidence that AAUA has researchers
that can compete favourably with their peers around the
world.
He said, “These grants are very big donations from AVHF
and IFS. It takes only great scholars to win these kinds of
grants. I want to say that the University is very proud of
these distinguished scientists, Dr. Ladoja and Dr.
Ololade.
“AAUA has great researchers who can compete with their
peers around the world. The grants will, no doubt, add
great value to research endeavours in the University.”
Prof. Ajibefun added, “It is equally important for
members of staff, particularly the academic staff, to
compete for grants as these ones so that scholarship can
be enhanced and the image of the University can
continue to soar both locally and internationally. What
we are witnessing today is a pointer to the fact that our
University is one that prioritizes cutting-edge research.”
Dr. Ladoja, whose research grant is given to support a
research proposal written and submitted to the
Foundation to develop a Ceramic Membrane for ground-
water deflorisation, said he has enjoyed a lot of support
from the University as it creates enabling environment for
research to thrive.
Ladoja said, “The essence of the Grant from AVHF is to
support a research proposal written and submitted to the
Foundation to develop a Ceramic Membrane for ground-
water deflorisation. This is not my first grant. I had also
won other grants, but this is for highly-skilled
researchers. I have enjoyed a lot of support from the
University. The University creates enabling environment
for research.”
Dr. Ololade explained that the grant given to him is to
enable him to do a research which is aimed at
evaluating the level of power flow in rivers across the six
geo-political zones in Nigeria.
He said, “I have won several grants at both local and
international levels. This is my second time of winning
grants from IFS.
“It was quite exciting when the news came that my
second application was approved, but the fact still
remains that it is a very challenging experience. I must
say that the University has been very supportive,
especially in the area of research. The University
appreciates scholarship, and quality, and that is one
reason researchers are succeeding. If we continue like this
and we sustain the quality of the researches that are
going on in the University, AAUA will rank among the
best Universities in Africa and even globally.”
Some of the items procured with the grant from the IFS
are Nitrogen Evaporator, Solid Phase Extraction Cartridge,
Field Ice Box, Nitrogen Gas Cylinder, Generator, Big size
refrigerator, Glassware/Kits, and Modified anaerobic box.
Items and equipment such as Ion Analyzer, Fluoride Ion
Electrode, Fluoride Standard Solutions, Mechanical
Shaker, Peristaltic pump, Membrane filter, sample bottles
and Glass column were procured with the fund from
AVHF.
Our Researchers Have What it Takes to Compete
Globally – VC
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State,
Nigeria, has again recorded another feat as two of its
academic staff won grants from the world-acclaimed
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany, AVHF,
and the International Foundation for Science, Sweden,
IFS.
The researchers, Dr. I.A Ololade, an Associate Professor
and Acting Head, Department of Chemical Sciences, won
$12,000 from IFS, while Dr. N.A. Ladoja, a Senior Lecturer
and Hydrochemist, won equipment grants worth 19,800
Euros.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who inspected
the scientific equipment procured with the grants at the
Biochemical Laboratory of the University, described the
grants as big donations from AVHF and IFS.
The VC expressed the confidence that AAUA has researchers
that can compete favourably with their peers around the
world.
He said, “These grants are very big donations from AVHF
and IFS. It takes only great scholars to win these kinds of
grants. I want to say that the University is very proud of
these distinguished scientists, Dr. Ladoja and Dr.
Ololade.
“AAUA has great researchers who can compete with their
peers around the world. The grants will, no doubt, add
great value to research endeavours in the University.”
Prof. Ajibefun added, “It is equally important for
members of staff, particularly the academic staff, to
compete for grants as these ones so that scholarship can
be enhanced and the image of the University can
continue to soar both locally and internationally. What
we are witnessing today is a pointer to the fact that our
University is one that prioritizes cutting-edge research.”
Dr. Ladoja, whose research grant is given to support a
research proposal written and submitted to the
Foundation to develop a Ceramic Membrane for ground-
water deflorisation, said he has enjoyed a lot of support
from the University as it creates enabling environment for
research to thrive.
Ladoja said, “The essence of the Grant from AVHF is to
support a research proposal written and submitted to the
Foundation to develop a Ceramic Membrane for ground-
water deflorisation. This is not my first grant. I had also
won other grants, but this is for highly-skilled
researchers. I have enjoyed a lot of support from the
University. The University creates enabling environment
for research.”
Dr. Ololade explained that the grant given to him is to
enable him to do a research which is aimed at
evaluating the level of power flow in rivers across the six
geo-political zones in Nigeria.
He said, “I have won several grants at both local and
international levels. This is my second time of winning
grants from IFS.
“It was quite exciting when the news came that my
second application was approved, but the fact still
remains that it is a very challenging experience. I must
say that the University has been very supportive,
especially in the area of research. The University
appreciates scholarship, and quality, and that is one
reason researchers are succeeding. If we continue like this
and we sustain the quality of the researches that are
going on in the University, AAUA will rank among the
best Universities in Africa and even globally.”
Some of the items procured with the grant from the IFS
are Nitrogen Evaporator, Solid Phase Extraction Cartridge,
Field Ice Box, Nitrogen Gas Cylinder, Generator, Big size
refrigerator, Glassware/Kits, and Modified anaerobic box.
Items and equipment such as Ion Analyzer, Fluoride Ion
Electrode, Fluoride Standard Solutions, Mechanical
Shaker, Peristaltic pump, Membrane filter, sample bottles
and Glass column were procured with the fund from
AVHF.
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