INEMESID BENJAMIN ETUK Plot 25, Block 2, Ekpongntak Street, Federal Housing Estate, Road, , , . Tel: +234-806-716-1041; Email: [email protected]

RESEARCH INTERESTS: Transport, effects and fate of chemical pollutants in nature (air, water, soil, food chains and organisms). Development and modification of existing analytical methods for the detection of these chemical pollutants.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Date of Birth: January, 21 1991 L. G. A. /State of Origin: Nsit Ibom/Akwa Ibom Nationality: Nigerian Gender: Female Marital Status: Single Postal Address: P. O. Box 299, Etinan, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: 2017 University of Uyo, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Master of Science in Environmental Chemistry

2013 – 2014 National Youth Service Corps University Demonstration Secondary School, Uniport, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.

2013 University of Uyo, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. B. Sc. Chemistry (Second Class Honours)

2007 Federal Government Girls’ College, Ikot Obio Itong, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC)

2001 Qua Iboe Nursery and Primary School, 168 Aka Road, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. First School Leaving Certificate

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS/ OTHER ORGANISATIONS: Member, Students Chemical Society of Nigeria Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) – Environmental Chemistry Division

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL COMPETENCE:  Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.  Ability to take logical and analytical approach to solving problems and resolving issues.  Ability to work individually, with the public and as part of a team.  Ability to withstand a pressured team.  Assigning, delegating task, setting deadlines and leading by good example.  Confident, articulate and with excellent English communication skills.  Determined to make a difference to individual and communities.  Ensuring confidentiality at all times.  Experience of working with people from a variety of different backgrounds.  Flexible and willing to travel.  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

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 Having a mature and professional attitude towards working conditions.  Patient, approachable and non-judgmental.

AWARDS & HONOURS: Funding Support for MSc Research (2016) By the IERC –UNU & GIST Joint Internship Programme for Sustainability, Gwangju, South Korea.

WORK EXPERIENCE: February 2018 till date Akwa Ibom State Secondary Education Board – Offot Ukwa Secondary School, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. (Chemistry Teacher) Responsibilities:  Creating lesson plans;  Preparing and delivering the lesson;  Creating and supervising laboratory activities.

March – Aug. 2016 International Environmental Research Centre (IERC), United Nations University/Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwanju, South Korea. (Research Intern) Responsibilities:  Collecting and analyzing air, soil, and water samples;  Developing instrumental methods to analyze various environmental media;  Analyzing environmental data and preparing reports;  Assisting in the development of remediation programs;  Providing suggestions and assistance to improve production processes;  Developing strategies to reduce sources of pollution and treat waste that cannot be eliminated;  Conducting research and literature reviews;  Designing processes, systems, and equipment for quality assurance and quality control.

May – Oct. 2012 Maugal Enterprise, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria. (Industrial attaché – Quality Control Chemist) Responsibilities:  Testing the raw materials and products at various stages of production to ensure that required specifications are met

PARTICIPATION IN FUNDED RESEARCHES: 1. Trace metal content in sludge samples from different water treatment plants in Nigeria. Sponsored by United Nations University-Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology 2016 Joint Internship Programme on Sustainability. Role: Postgraduate Intern. Status: Completed 2. Assessment of the occurrence and risks of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in Douglas-Stubbs creek, Qua Iboe River Estuary of Nigeria. Sponsored by United Nations University-Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology 2016 Joint Internship Programme on Sustainability. Role: Postgraduate Intern. Status: Completed 3. Determination of pesticides in soil samples using Gas chromatograph coupled with Mass spectrometer. Sponsored by United Nations University-Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology 2016 Joint Internship Programme on Sustainability. Role: Postgraduate Intern. Status: Completed

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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: Inam E., Etuk, I., Offiong NA et al. Distribution and Ecological Risks of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Sediments of Different Tropical Water Ecosystems in Niger Delta –Nigeria. Environ Earth Sci (2018) 77:216. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-018-7396-4

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Corel Draw, Mendeley and Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).

CONFERENCES ATTENDED March 4 – 6, 2018 3rd Annual Symposium series of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter on Sustainable Chemistry: Eco-Innovation for Equitable Societies and Industries, Uyo, Nigeria.

June 15-18, 2015 1st UNIUYO & GIST Joint Programme Workshop on Water Security, Abuja, Nigeria.

June 3-6, 2013 Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World. 1st International Conference and Exhibition, Uyo 2013, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

REFEREES 1. Dr. Edu Inam, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +234-818-175-0861.

2. Nsekpong Udoh Ph.D, Executive Director, Community Partners for Development, 6 Akpakpan Street, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Email: [email protected]; [email protected], Tel: +234-802-333-8665, +234-803-099-6696

3. Dr. Naomi Asamudo, Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Email: [email protected], Tel: +234-803-919-5589

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