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Prof. Okwudiri Aloysius Anyiam

Professor Okwudiri Aloysius Anyiam is a Professor of Petroleum Geosciences and the Head of the Department of Geology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He holds a Ph.D. in Geology (Petroleum Geology) from UNN and has advanced his academic career with international qualifications, including an MSc in Petroleum Geosciences from the University of Manchester and a PGCE in Advanced Academic Practice from Newcastle University. Prof. Anyiam's extensive career spans academia and industry, with experience as a Field Quality Control Seismologist and a Senior Research Advisor at Shell Petroleum Development Company. Since joining UNN, he has risen from Graduate Assistant to Professor, taking on key roles such as departmental leadership and coordinating the PTDF LSS Scholarship Scheme. He is a recognized expert in reservoir characterization and petroleum geology, with awards from NMGS and PTDF highlighting his contributions to research and teaching. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Prof. Anyiam actively engages with professional bodies like NMGS and NAPE, maintaining a strong presence in the academic and industrial geosciences community.

Experience & Activities

Gender: Male
Home Town: Umuobom, Ideato-South, Imo State
Contact Address: Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Telephone: 07056050112, 08037770334
Email: okwudiri.anyiam@unn.edu.ng, okwy.anyiam@gmail.com

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. Geology (Petroleum Geology) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2008–2012)
  • PGCE Advanced Studies in Academic Practice – Newcastle University, United Kingdom (2010–2011)
  • M.Sc. Petroleum Geosciences – University of Manchester, United Kingdom (2008–2009)
  • M.Sc. Petroleum Geology – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2004–2006)
  • B.Sc. (Honours) Geology (Second Class Upper Division) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1995–1999)

Field of Specialization: Petroleum Geosciences

Date of Professorial Appointment: 2019

Current Position

Professor and Head of Department, Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Relevant Work Experience

  • Professor – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2019–Present)
  • Senior Research Advisor (Sabbatical) – Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt (2017–2018)
  • Associate Professor – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2016–2019)
  • Graduate Assistant to Senior Lecturer – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2004–2016)
  • Laboratory Assistant – Daewoo E&C Nig. Ltd., Bonny (2003–2004)
  • Field Quality Control Seismologist – CNPC/BGP Nig. Ltd., Port Harcourt (2001–2003)

Important Positions Held

  1. Head, Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2022–Present)
  2. Coordinator, PTDF LSS Scholarship Scheme, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2022–Present)
  3. Guest Lecturer, Centre of Excellence in Geosciences & Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin (2024)

Awards and Recognitions

  1. NMGS/TOTAL 2nd Prize for Best Paper Presentation, 43rd Annual Conference of NMGS, Akure (2008)
  2. PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship (Masters Level) – University of Manchester (2008–2009)
  3. PTDF Train-The-Trainer Sponsorship – Newcastle University (2010–2011)

Membership of Professional Bodies

  1. Member, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)
  2. Member, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorers (NAPE)
  3. Geoscientist, Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG)
  4. Fellow, Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom (FHEA)

Hobbies

Reading, Farming, Shopping, Traveling

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