Academic Staff Profile - Science Education Department Prof. (Mrs.) Mogbo, Irene N. is a Nigerian, born in Awka, Anambra State. Schooled and worked in Anambra, Kaduna and Niger State. Presently a Professor of Science Education, Guidance and Counseling. I have to my credit many National and International Publications and awards. To date she has published so many books and journals in her field. Academic/Interest: Her researches and academic interest includes Science Education, guidance and counseling, for effective teaching and learning, Instructional strategies and e-learning, Open and distant learning. Human capacity building, Reading and writing. E-Mail: renemogbo@yahoo.com Prof. (Mrs) Ezenwa, V. L. is a Nigerian, born in Jos but hails from Anambra State. She obtained her first degree B. Sc. (Education) in 1981 from ABU Zaria and M.Ed in 1984 from ABU Zaria and PhD from ABU Zaria in 1993 respectively She started her working career in IAR Zaria as technical staff. Now a professor of Science Education with many international and national publications with many awards to her credit. Academic/Interest: Research interest in area of construction and instructional strategy. She loves reading and enjoy sports. Eli S. Gana PhD, Nigerian, born Doko-Lavun LGA of Niger State. My education career was in Bida, Zaria, MSU/USA and Ibadan. Now senior lecturer of Educational Technology, and supervision these level categories of students research projects undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, masters, and Ph.D students. Research interest is in the area of Educational Technology. Loves technical construction, football and gymnastic exercise, expedition. He authored and co-authored many books and journals o date. E-Mail: elisommagana@yahoo.com Nsofor, Caroline Chinna (Ph.D), Nigeria, Born in Awkuzu, Anambra State. Received primary, secondary and post primary education in Anambra and Cross-river State. B.Sc. Ed/Biology (1983) University of Calabar, M.Ed. Science Education (1992) University of Jos, Jos, Ph.D (Educational Technology) Federal University of Technology Minna. Academic/Interest includes: Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, ICT for Teaching and Learning. E-Mail: chinnansofor@yahoo.com
D.I. Wushishi, PhD, Nigerian, born in Wushishi, Niger State, schooled and work in Niger, Lagos, Ogun and Sokoto States. Presently a senior lecturer in Science Education in the Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Science Education, Environmental Education, ICT in Educational Research. He has published so many Journals both Biology Education and ICT. E-Mail: deewushishi@yahoo.com Gambari, A. Isiaka (Ph.D) is a Nigerian from Kwara State, Nigeria. He holds Nigeria Certificate in Education (Tech. Edu) in 1991 from Kwara State College of Education Ilorin, Higher National Diploma in (1997) from Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin, Bachelor Degree in Educational Technology from University of Ilorin in 1997, Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from Federal University of Technology, Minna in 2003, Master of Degree in Educational Technology from Federal University of Technology, Minna in 2004, and a Ph.D Degree in Educational Technology from University of Ilorin in 2011. Gambari has served in many capacities within and outside the university community such as Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education; Examination Officer; Examination Task Force; Member, Implementation Committee of the Open Distance Learning in Federal University of Technology, Minna; Representative, Examination Scrutiny and Senate Business Committee; Monitoring Officer, National Examination Council; Electoral Returning Officer during 2011 National Election; Field Coordinator during Census 91 etc. Presently, he is a Senior Lecturer in the Science Education Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna, seconded to the Centre for Open Distance and e-learning (CODeL) as the Head of Instructional System Designer. Dr. Gambari has authored and co-authored many research journal articles, books and conference proceedings in many national and international journals. He has attended and participated in many seminars, conferences and workshops on Open Distance and E-Learning programmes within and outside Nigeria, such as: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 33 rd Annual Convention and National Conference of Nigeria Association for Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT), held at EACOE, Oyo between 8 th 12 th October, 2012. elearning Africa Workshop/Conference, held at Le Palais Des Congress De Cotonou, Benin, between May 23 25 th, 2012. Joomla Learning Management System (LMS) Workshop, held at Federal University of Technology, Minna, between 9 th 13 th April, 2012. Instructional System Design/E-Tutoring workshop, held at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Held at FUT Senate Chamber, between 5 th 9 th March, 2012. E-Teaching Workshop Universities Lecturers organized by SchulPortals Technologies, held at Mende-Maryland, Lagos, between 12 th 18 th June, 2011.
(f) (g) International Conference on the Contributions of Nigerian Universities to the 50 th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. Held at National University Commission Abuja between 27 th 29 th September, 2010; and International Workshop on Instructional Systems Design, Development and Evaluation for Open and Distance Learning. Held at the National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos Between 28 th June 2 nd July, 2010. Academic Interest: Instructional System Design (ISD); ICT in Education; Multimedia Technology; E-Learning; Mobile Learning; Virtual Learning; Cooperative Learning; Team Building. E-Mail: gambari@codel.futminna.edu.ng Dr. Eunice Olakanmi, PhD holds a B.Tech in Chemistry Education from Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria; a Master of Arts Degree in ICT and Education from University of Leeds, UK, a Master of Research Degree in Educational Technology and a PhD degree in Educational Technology both from the Open University, UK. She started her career as a class teacher in Kwara state before travelling to the UK for further studies. Her research interests lies in the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) or e-learning multidisciplinary domain, where there is a cross feeding between computer and education. She is especially interested in supporting learners with metacognitive behaviours when learning in computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environment and also in investigating the collaboration between learners as well as the interaction between them and technology learning environments. Dr. Eunice Olakanmi joined Federal University of Technology Minna in June 2012 as a Lecturer II. She has many publications to her credit. E-Mail: e.e.olakanmi@codel.futminna.edu.ng Nnofuechi Andrew Oyedum, PhD was in Neni, Anaocha L.G.A of Anambra State. He had most of his education from A.B.U., Zaria. Worked in College of Education, Minna before he joined the services of the Federal University of Technology, Minna as Lecturer in Physics and Science Education. Now a Senior Lecturer in the department of Science Education. He has published so many books and journals in his area of specialisation. Academic Interest: Research interest is in the area of Science Curriculum and Physics Curriculum. He loves music and reading. E-Mail: nofandy2002@yahoo.com
Ibrahim, Ismaila Kuta Nigerian, born in Kuta, Niger State, most of my education has been in Niger State. Holds 1 st class honors degree with two merit awards from FUT Minna to his credit. Research on use of local resources in teaching, photography, construction and validation of models for teaching sciences in schools. He has many publications to his credit. Presently, he is working on his PhD in Federal University of Technology, Minna. E-Mail: bazakorekut@gmail.com Hassan, Ahmed Ahmed is a Nigerian, Born in Bida Niger State. Received primary and post primary in Sokoto. Post-secondary in Minna and Zaria. Worked in Niger State as Mathematics Teacher. He was once a Mathematics Lecturer in Federal College of Education Kontagora. B. Ed (Mathematics Education, 1988 ABU, Zaria, M.Ed. (Mathematics Education, ABU, Zaria. Now Lecturer I in Science Education department. FUT Minna. He is presently working on his PhD programme. He has published so many books and journals. His research interest is in the area of Mathematics Education. Gimba Ramatu W. is a Nigerian, born in Doko but hails from Kaduna State. She attended Niger State College of Education, Minna and had her B.Ed from ABU, Zaria. Worked with Niger state Government under ministry of Education. She is a Lecturer I in Science Education department with many publications to her credit. Her research interest is in the area of effective CAI package in Junior Secondary School student achievement in mathematics. E-Mail: gimrat09@yahoo.com CHADO, AMINA M. Nigerian, born in Kano but hails from Doko. She attended Niger State College of Education, Minna and had her B.Ed from ABU, Zaria. Worked with Niger state Government under ministry of Education. She is a Lecture I in Science Education department with many publications to her credit. Presently, she is working on her PhD in the University of Ibadan. Her research interest is in the area of instructional strategy in Science education. E-Mail: aminachado67@yahoo.ca FALODE, Oluwole, Caleb was born in Ilobu, hails from Ilesa in Osun State. Worked at Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State and worked as an Assistant Lecturer in Assanusiyyah College of Education, Ode-Omu, Osun State before joining Federal University of Technology Minna as an Assistant Lecturer. He is presently undergoing his Ph.D studies in Educational Technology in University of Ilorin. E-Mail:facominsight@yahoo.com
Oboh Cecilia Ovuahobonye, hails from Delta State worked in F.U.T Staff school as the Headmistress for many years. Now a Lecturer I in Science Education with many national publications. Research interest in area of educational technology. Loves reading and Christian music Adamu Zubairu Evuti was born in Evuti, but hails in Minna, Niger State. Most of my education was in Minna, Sokoto and Jos. He has worked with LGA, State and Federal. He has published many journals. Research interest in area of instructional materials. Reading and sports. To date, he has published many books and journal. Presently, he is undergoing his PhD works in University of Jos. E-Mail:zubairu2007@yahoo.com BELLO, Muhammad was, born in Nassarawa/Kainji,Niger State, Nigeria. He obtained an NCE from Institute of Education, A.B.U. Zaria affiliated to Niger State College of Education, Minna. Had his first degree and masters degree from Uzman Danfodio University, Sokoto in Science Education (Biology) with several publications in Biology Education and Computer technologies. Have many awards to his credit and currently a PhD student. E-Mail: murabiu03@yahoo.com Gana Celina Shitnan was born in Kaduna but hails from Plateau State. She obtained her first degree in Physics Education with Mathematics option, masters degree in Applied Geophysics from Federal University of Technology, Minna. She is now a Lecturer in the department of science education, FUT Minna. Have few awards to her credit and presently working on her PhD. Mrs. Gana has participated in several Open Distance Learning workshop and she is presently the CODeL co-ordinator in the department of science education. E-Mail: gana-celina@yahoo.com Yaki Akawo Angwal is a Nigeria from the Federal Capital Tertiary. He had his first degrees from the Federal University of Technology, Minna and master degree from University of Abuja. He is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Science Education of Federal University of Technology, Minna. His research interest is in Computer Assisted Instructional strategy.
Alabi Thomas Omotayo Nigerian, born in Jos hails from Kabba Kogi State. He obtained his first and masters degree from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Research interest in area of Teacher Education television Media and Instructional materials in ICT. He is on the concluding part of PhD programme. Alabi loves sports and have published good numbers of National and International Journals to date. He has attended many conferences and workshops with many awards to his credit. E-Mail: thomasalabi2011@yahoo.com Moh d Baba Gana Nigerian, born in Sakpe, Edati Local Government Area of Niger State. He obtained his first degree in Education from the University of Abuja. He has worked as a classroom teacher in several schools in Niger state before he joined the services of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Academic Interest: Research in area of Science Education and instructional strategy. Gana loves travelling and reading. He is presently working on his PhD. He has published many books and journals on modern teaching. E-Mail:ganasakpe@yahoo.com. Umeh Okonkwo Ebele Ann is Nigerian from Ukpo in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. She had most of her education in the northern part of Nigeria. A master of technology in Science Education with many ublications to her credit. Mrs. Okonkwo has attended several workshops and conferences. Academic Interest: Research interest is in the area of educational technology, instructional teaching and learning materials. She enjoys reading. E-Mail: umehann@yahoo.com