Professor Amalo Ndu Dibofori-Orji is a Professor of Environmental Management in the Department of Chemistry. She is also the Director of the Quality Assurance and Ethics Unit at the University.

EDUCATION

PhD. Environmental Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, 2021

Post Graduate Diploma in Education, University of Ibadan, 2012  

Ph.D, Environmental Management, River State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu, Port Harcourt, 2008

M.Sc, Biochemistry, Edo State University, 1991

B.Sc, Food Science and Technology, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, 1985

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN)

Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON)

Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (MIPAN)

Science Association Nigeria (MSAN)

Nigerian Institute for Training and Development (MNITAD)

Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)

Organisation of Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD)

Society for Testing Laboratories of Nigeria (SoTLAN).

Women in Chemistry, Nigeria (MWIC)

JOURNAL PAPER ASSESSOR

International Journal of Educational Development (IJOED), Ignatius Ajuru      University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. 

Analytical Science Journal (ASJ), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology. Paper Reference: PJCT 00653-2018-01. Title of Manuscript: Adsorption Efficiency of Activated Macadamia Nutshell for Removal of Organochlorine Pesticides: Endrin and 4, 4-DDT from Aqueous Solution.

Net Journal of Agricultural Science. Paper Reference: NJAS-2018-029. Title of Manuscript: Spectroscopic and Chemical Analysis of Burnt Earth under Amazonian Home Garden Systems and Anthropic Amazonian Dark Soils.

EXTERNAL EXAMINER/ ASSESSOR

Name of Student: Mr. D.E. Khotha (20319487) Programme: MTech                                        Chemistry, Department of chemistry, Vaal University of Technology,                                 Andries Potgieter Boulevard Vanderbijlpark South Africa.

Niger Delta University, Amassoma Bayelsa, External Examiner for the                                   Undergraduate Programme (2021 to date)

RESEARCH INTEREST

Environmental / Analytical Chemistry

RESEARCHES   COMPLETED

Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, and Iron levels in Processed Edible Larvae sold along a busy highway in Nigeria:  Mbiama- Warri Road as a Case Study.

Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Charcoal Roasted Beef (a.k.a. Suya) within Port Harcourt Metropolis.

A comparative study of some Trace Elements level of Melon Seed (Egusi) planted in the Niger Delta and Middle Belt Regions of Nigeria. 

Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Monodora myristica (Ehuru Seed).

Quantification of Trace Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Body Fluids of Individuals Living in a Polluted Environment.

Extraction and Characterization of the Flavour Components of Monodora Myristica.

Physicochemical and Heavy Metals Analysis of River Water and Sediments along Woji Creek.

A comparative Study of the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons at some Jetty Points along Bonny River.

The Effects of Gasoline on some Body Enzymes (ALS, ASP) in Clarias gariepinus (Catfish).

Geo-accumulation and Ecological Risk Assessment Studies of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons of dust and air in some Eateries, and Markets within Port Harcourt Metropolis.

RESEARCHES IN PROGRESS

Determination of some Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, As, Hg) in Shrimps from Yenegoa-Amarata Creek in Bayelsa State of Nigeria.

Analysis of the Lubricating Properties of Coconut Water as a potential Automobile Brake Fluid, etc.

PUBLICATIONS

Professor Dibofori-Orji has published 36 scholarly articles in local and international journals and attended 35 conferences and workshops out of which 17 papers were read. She has published 2 books and has 2 book chapters.