Room 01, First Floor, Chemistry Department Building, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
Teaching and Research Area
Chemistry (Physical Chemistry)
Qualifications
PhD Chemistry, 2013
MSc. Chemistry, 2004
BSc. Chemistry, 1992
Professional Affiliations
Chemical Society of Nigeria
Royal Society of Chemistry
Research Affiliations
Laboratory of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, P.M.B.1515, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Undergraduate Teaching
CHM 101: Basic General Chemistry
CHM 116: General Practical Chemistry
CHM 212: Basic Physical Chemistry
CHM 301: Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
CHM 325: Practical Physical Chemistry
CHM 341: Quantum Chemistry I
CHM 401: Theory of Molecular Spectroscopy
CHM 402: Quantum Chemistry II
CHM 404: Statistical Thermodynamics
CHM 425: Reaction Kinetics
CHM 429: Seminar
CHM 430: Radionuclear Chemistry
CHM 438: Organometallic Chemistry II
CHM 444: Symmetry and Group Theory
CHM 499: Research Project
Postgraduate Teaching
CHM 707: Quantum Chemistry and Group Theory
CHM 708: Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
CHM 739: Dissertation (Research Project)
CHM 806: Graduate Seminar
CHM 807: Advanced Chemical Kinetics
CHM 819: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
CHM 839: Dissertation (Research Project)
Research Interest
The research focus of Prof. S.O. Owalude is in the field of Physical Chemistry (Catalysis), He has ventured into studies of the kinetics and mechanism of catalyzed reactions; Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic studies of catalytically transition metal complexes and porous metal-organic framework (MOFs) materials. Some of the catalytic reactions include the study of homogeneously catalyzed transfer hydrogenation reactions and environmental remediation using MOFs as adsorbents for drug contaminants of water bodies. The methodologies follow conscientious experimental procedures that involve the use of several analytical and spectroscopic instruments including single crystal X-ray crystallography.
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
08035819766
hodchemistry@unilorin.edu.ng