CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Details

Full Name:                             EIROBOYI ITOHAN

Place and date of birth:         Sapele and March 31st, 1980

State of Origin and L.G.A:     Edo and Esan South East

Nationality:                              Nigerian

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Permanent Home Address:   3 Mason Road, Ifie-kporo, Ubeji, Delta State, Nigeria.

Nationality:                              Nigerian

Marital Status:                         Married

Mobile telephone numbers;  +2348078167316, +23480669048

Email:                                       [email protected], [email protected]

[email protected]

Teaching /Professional Experience

(a)          Employment History:

Date                                                    Job Title/Description/Location

Jan. 2015 – Jan 2018/                        Lecturer/Researcher: Igbinedion University. Edo State, Nigeria.

Jan 2020 – Till date

Sept. 2007- Sept. 2014                       Lecturer/Researcher: Institute of Technology and Management. Usen.

Edo State, Nigeria

July. 2006 – Aug. 2007                        NYSC: Fomwan Comprehensive Secondary School, Oke – Ode.

Kwara State, Nigeria.

March – August 2004                          Industrial Trainee: Bredero Shaw Cor Ltd, Udu, Delta State, Nigeria.

(b)          Courses Taught:

1.    Jan. 2015 – 2017:                   Well Test Analysis, Reservoir Engineering

2.    Jan. 2015 – 2017:                  Rock and Fluid Properties, Enhanced Oil Recovery

3.    March 2015 – 2017:                Elements of Reservoir simulation, Petroleum Production Engineering.

4.    Jan. 2008 – Oct. 2014: :         Basic Reservoir engineering, Exploration Methods

(c)          Other Academic/Administrative Responsibilities:

1.    Jan. 2015 – 2020:                   Course adviser for 500 level in the Department of

Petroleum Engineering.

Examination Officer for Chemical/ Petroleum Department.

2.    Jan. 2008 – Oct. 2014:           Course adviser for ND 1 in the Department of

Petroleum Engineering.

(d)          Other Professional Experience

Feb. 2018 – August 2018      Intern: Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Laboratory, Effurun,

Delta State, Nigeria.

Experimental Activities:

Drilling and Production Lab.    Rheological Characterisation of different samples using the Ofite Viscometer and Fann Viscometer.

Thermal stability studies of the different samples using the Roller Oven.

Chemistry/ Pal Lab                 Determination of Kinematic viscosity of crude oil using the U-tube viscometer.

Dec. 2018 – Feb. 2019           Intern: Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC),

Production Chemistry Laboratory, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Experimental Activities:

Well Fluid Lab.                        Rheological Characterisation of different samples using the Automated Ofite Viscometer and Fann Viscometer.

Thermal stability studies of the different samples using the Roller

Oven.

Process Lab.                           Crude Oil Density measurements using the Densitometer and the

Hydrometer, Kinematic viscosity measurement using the U-tube

Viscometer, Use of Centrifuge machine.

Routine Lab.                            Determination of water cut.

March 2019 – July 2019        Researcher: Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS) Lab, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Experimental Activities:

EOR Lab                                 Core flooding (Polymer flooding and water flooding) of core samples using a self-designed laboratory scale core flooding scheme to determine the incremental oil recovery of the samples at low and high salinity conditions.

Adsorption tests using different polymer samples to ascertain any form of permeability reduction or degree of core plugging.

Core petrophysical properties determination

Professional Activities: Researches/Projects Undertaken and Supervised

(a)  Research/Projects Undertaken

1.   2017 – 2020 “Investigating Chemical Flooding using Selected Local composites”. A PhD   Dissertation.

2.   2011 – 2012: “Type Curves for a Reservoir with active bottom water drive”. A Master’s Degree

Thesis

3.   2005 – 2005: “De-oiling Produced formation sand”. A Bachelor’s Degree Dissertation.

(b)  Undergraduate Projects Supervised:

1.    2019 – 2020: “Biogas Production from Maize Stalk, Pig Manure and Egg Shell”

2.    2019 – 2020: “Production of Bio-diesel from Locust Bean Seeds”

3.    2019 – 2020: “Biogas Production from Cassava Wastes, Cow Dung and Egg Shell”

4.    2019 – 2020: “The Use of Starch and Gum Arabic in Polymer Flooding: A Case Study of the Niger Delta Crude”

5.    2016 – 2017: “A study of Guar gum: A sustainable alternative polymer for chemical flooding”

6.    2016 – 2017: The Use of Starch and Gum Arabic in Polymer Flooding: A Case Study of the Niger Delta Crude

7.    2016 – 2017: “The suitability of using Gum Arabic as an alternative polymer for chemical flooding”.

8.    2016 – 2017: “A study on the Use of Cocoyam Starch as a suitable polymer for enhanced oil recovery”.

9.    2016 – 2017: “The Comparative analysis of the rheological properties of Bentonite and Ondo clay”.

10.  2015 – 2016: “The study of the effect of locally sourced materials as clay control additives”.

11.  2015 – 2016: “Investigating the potential Raphia palm for bio-ethanol production as renewable energy source”.

(c) Technical Reports:

1.     A technical report on post-graduate professional engagements/practices submitted to the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in 2015.

2.     A technical report on professional practices submitted to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in 2016.

Educational Institutions Attended with Dates

Date                                        Name of Institution

2017- 2020                              University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

2010-2013                               University of Benin, Nigeria.

2002-2005                               Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

1991-1997                               Iyoba Girls College, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

1986-1991                               Amegor Primary School, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

Academic Qualifications with Dates

Date                                        Certificate

2017- 2020                              PhD in Petroleum Engineering.

2010-2013                               Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Petroleum Engineering.

2002-2005                               Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Petroleum Engineering.

Class: Second Class Upper Division.

1991-1997                               Senior School Certificate Examination.

1986-1991                               Primary School Leaving Certificate

Professional Qualifications/Membership:

2018    Associate Environmental Professional, “National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)”,                    Membership Number: A2116

2017    Registered Engineer (R.Engr),“The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)”,             Membership Number: R37,797.

2015    Member of “The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)”, Membership Number: 34921.

2004    Member of “Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)”, Membership Number: 3171893.

2002    Member of Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE): Membership No: SST 2001/2175

Scholarly Publications

a)            Referred Journals:

1.    Eiroboyi, I. Ikiensikimama S. S. Oriji, B. A. and Okoye, I. P. “Synergistic Study between Gum Arabic and Carboxymethyl Cellulose: Application in Polymer Flooding” Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 36(4): 1-7, 2019. https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i430243

2.    Eiroboyi, I. Akinmoji T. E. B. Esabunor R. O. “Comparative study of the stability of Guar gum using Nanoclay and CarboxyMethyl Cellulose”. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 9, Issue 12, December 2018.

3.    Eiroboyi, I. Wilkie S. O. “Comparative Evaluation of Pressure Distribution between Horizontal and Vertical Wells in a Reservoir (Edge Water Drive)”, Nigerian Journal of Technology (Nijotech), Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Vol. 36, No. 2, April 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v36i2.19

4.    Eiroboyi, I. Obeta, P. O. “The Effects of Reservoir Area Extent on the Performance of a Vertical Well in a Reservoir Subject to Bottom Water Drive”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 752 -753 pp 790-795 (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.752-753.790

5.    Eiroboyi, I. Obeta, P. O.  “The Performance of a Vertical Well subject to Edge Water Drive”, Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 1025 – 1026, 974(2014), Trans Tech Publications. Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1025-1026.974

6.    Eiroboyi, I. Adewole E.S. “Type Curves for a Reservoir Subject to Active Bottom Water Drive”, Advanced Materials Research Vol. 824, 373 (2013),Trans Tech Publications. Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.824.373

b)            Papers in Referred Conference Proceedings:

1.    Eiroboyi, I., Ikiensikimama, S. S., Oriji, B. A. and Okoye, I. P. “The Thermal Stability of Some Selected Water Soluble Bio-polymers” Accepted for Publication at the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria. August 2020.

2.    Diai, C., Eiroboyi, I., Obeta, P. O. and Yerima, Y. “The Effect of Temperature on Polymer Flooding for Heavy Oil: A Case Study of Niger Delta Crude” Accepted for Publication at the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria. August 2020

3.    Eiroboyi, I. Ikiensikimama, S. S. Oriji, B. A. and Okoye, I. P. “The Effect of monovalent and divalent ions on biodegradable polymers in Enhanced oil recovery”. SPE-198788-MS, 2019 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria 5-7 August. https://doi.org/10.2118/198788-MS

4.    Eiroboyi, I. Ikiensikimama, S. S. Oriji, B. A. and Okoye I. P. “The Experimental Investigation of the macroscopic displacement efficiency of locally sourced Locust bean gum and Gum Arabic”. SPE-198789-MS, 2019 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria 5-7 August. https://doi.org/10.2118/198789-MS

5.    Eiroboyi, I. and Ikiensikimama, S. S.: “Improved Water Soluble Polymers for Chemical Flooding,” SPE 193489, 2018 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria 6-8 August. https://doi.org/10.2118/193489-MS

6.    Eiroboyi, I. and Olafuyi, O. A.: “Stakeholders Inclusion: A sure way of reducing oil pollution in the Niger Delta”, SPE International, SPE BENIN FOPES, April 2017.

7.    Eiroboyi, I. Adewole, E.S. “Type Curves for a Reservoir Subject to Active Bottom Water Drive”, 4th International Conference on Engineering Research & Development: Innovations (ICER&D), University of Benin, September 2012.

8.    Eiroboyi, I. and Asikhia, S.I: “Improving Seismic Technology in the Sedimentary Basins of Nigeria”, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Research & Development: Innovations (ICER&D) University of Benin, April 2008.

9.    Ebinedia, I.: “4D Seismic: An Efficient Tool to Optimise Oil Recovery in the Niger Delta”, 5th National Engineering Conference, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.

General Other:

Marital Status; Married

Extracurricular Activities; Travelling, Reading and teaching

Computer Skills

–          Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, Power Point.

–          Software: Visual Basic (Programming).

Additional Information

(a)  Scientific Identification(ORCID ID): 0000-0002-3344-0630

(b)  Awards:

1.    World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE-CEFOR Batch 2): Most Interactive Female (2016/2017)

2.    Centre for Petroleum Research and Training (CPRT), University of Port Harcourt (NREP): 2nd Best Presenter.

(c)  Funding:

World Bank Scholarship (PhD Research)

References

Prof. S. S. Ikiensikimama,

Professor,

University of Port Harcourt.

08035518542

Prof. E. S. Adewole,

Professor,

University of Benin.

08022986724