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Job Title and Responsibilities
Ø Associate Professor of Environmental Chemistry
Ø Deputy Director, Academic Planning
Ø Head, The Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards （CCMAS） Unit
Ø Director, Internationalization （October 2022 till date）
Ø Head, Chemistry Department (October 2024 - September 2025)
Ø Research and Development Coordinator
Ø Secretary, National Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC) - AKSU
Ø Postgraduate Coordinator, Chemistry Department (October, 2017 - September 2022)
Provide a high standard of academic related administrative support to the departmental postgraduate programmes, from recruitment and admissions through to student support, under the guidance of the Postgraduate (PG) Programmes Administrator and relevant Programme Directors.
Teaching at undergraduate level in areas allocated/reviewed by the Head of Department.
Teaching at postgraduate level in areas allocated Departmental Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator /reviewed by Departmental Postgraduate Committee
Carrying out scholarly research, publication of research outputs and supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate research students
Research strategy development and research collaboration with academic members of the project team in order to deliver project outcomes
About Me
Dr. Aniefiok E. Ite is a distinguished environmental scientist and accomplished researcher with a multidisciplinary background in environmental chemistry, biotechnology, and international environmental law. He possesses extensive experience in environmental risk assessment, bioremediation, and sustainability, with a robust publication record addressing the ecological impacts of petroleum-derived pollutants and emerging issues in environmental toxicology.
He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Lancaster University, UK, and a B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from the University of Uyo, Nigeria. He also obtained a Diploma in International Environmental Law from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr. Ite is a member of several professional bodies, including the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), and Environmental Protection UK (EPUK). He currently serves as Deputy Director of Academic Planning and Head of the Chemistry Department at Akwa Ibom State University, where he has also contributed to university governance and national academic committees.
His research interests span:
Bioremediation and biodegradation of soil and water contaminants
Environmental biotechnology and pollution control
Indoor air quality and risk assessment
Sustainable development and environmental policy
International environmental law and regulatory frameworks
He is widely recognized for his intellectual leadership, administrative acumen, and commitment to capacity building within Nigeria’s higher education and research landscape.
Qualifications
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
Professional Memberships and Activities
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
Environmental Protection UK (EPUK)
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
Charter Member, Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners (ACSP)
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
International Environmental Law
Research Interests
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.
Selected Publications
Ite, A. E., & Ite, I. A. (2024). Indoor Air Pollution: Sources and Occurrence, Health Effects, and Mitigation Strategies. Environmental Contaminants Reviews, 7(1), 62-85.
Ite, A. E., & Ite, I. A. (2024). Organic Micropollutants in the Air: Origin and Occurrence, Environmental and Health Effects, and Mitigation Strategies. Environment & Ecosystem Science (EES), 8(1), 36-52.
Ite, A. E., Ite, I. A., Edem, E. D., & Okon, J. E. (2024). Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: Socioeconomic Implications, Environmental Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies. Socio Economy and Policy Studies (SEPS), 4(2), 100-114. https://doi.org/10.26480/seps.02.2024.100.114
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/
Ite, A. E., & Ibok, U. J. (2019). Role of Plants and Microbes in Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons Contaminated Soils. International Journal of Environmental Bioremediation & Biodegradation, 7(1), 1-19. http://pubs.sciepub.com/
Ite, A. E., Udousoro, I. I., & Ibok, U. J. (2014). Distribution of Some Atmospheric Heavy Metals in Lichen and Moss Samples Collected from Eket and Ibeno Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 2(1), 22-31. http://pubs.sciepub.com/env/2/1/5
Link Profiles
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=CZQ8FlMAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniefiokite
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aniefiok-Ite
Publons: https://publons.com/researcher/2686044/aniefiok-e-ite/
AD Scietific Index: https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist.php?id=104031
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