Profile Information

Ite Aniefiok Effiong

Senior Lecturer

Basic Information

  • Ite Aniefiok Effiong
  • 08059123898
  • aniefiokite@aksu.edu.ng
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Chemistry
  • Academic Staff

Profile


Job Title: Deputy Director, Academic Planning

About Me
Dr. Ite is an accomplished researcher and environmental scientist who sits on many academic and professional boards and has an excellent blend of strategic human resource competencies with several years of working experience in various sectors. As a seasoned administrator, he has held several administrative positions within the university setup.

QUALIFICATION
  • Diploma in International Environmental Law, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Geneva, Switzerland, 2013
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science, Lancaster University - UK, 2012
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Science, Lancaster University - UK, 2008
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Chemistry (Second Class Upper [2:1]), University of Uyo - Nigeria, 2005
MEMBERSHIP:
  • Dr Ite is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), and Environmental Protection, UK
EXPERTISE
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Bioremediation and Biodegradation
  • Environmental Biotechnology and Toxicology
  • Environmental Science and Technology
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Contaminated Land and Waste Management and International Environmental Law





Research Area


Bioavailability/bioaccessibility of Contaminants in Soil; Biodegradation of Contaminants in Soil; Bioremediation of Petroleum-derived Chemical Wastes; Environmental Biotechnology and Toxicology; Environmental Pollution; Plant-secreted Chemicals Interactions in Contaminated Soil; Indoor Air Quality Monitoring; International Environmental Law; Risk Assessment and Bioremediation of Contaminated Land; Sustainable Development; Oil & Gas, Environment.

Publications


  • Ite, A. E., Ibok, U. J., Ite, M. U., & Petters, S. W. (2013). Petroleum Exploration and Production: Past and Present Environmental Issues in the Nigeria's Niger Delta. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 1(4), 78-90. http://pubs.sciepub.com/env/1/4/2
  • Ite, A. E., & Ibok, U. J. (2013). Gas Flaring and Venting Associated with Petroleum Exploration and Production in the Nigeria's Niger Delta. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 1(4), 70-77. https://doi.org/10.12691/env-1-4-1
  • Ite, A. E., Harry, T. A., Obadimu, C. O., Asuaiko, E. R., & Inim, I. J. (2018). Petroleum Hydrocarbons Contamination of Surface Water and Groundwater in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Journal of Environment Pollution and Human Health, 6(2), 51-61. http://pubs.sciepub.com/