Qualification: Ph.D.
Designation: Professor
Specialization: Chemical Engineering
Institution: University of Port Harcourt
Professor Ogbonna F. Joel is the Centre Leader for the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Oil Field Chemicals Research (ACE CEFOR). He is the African Regional Representative of National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP, USA).
He is also the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt. He was the pioneer Director, Centre of Petroleum Research and Training, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt and one time Director, Emerald Energy Institute (EEI), University of Port Harcourt. He has also served as the Head of Department, Petroleum & Gas Engineering, University of Port Harcourt.
He holds a B.Tech. Degree in Chemical/Petro-Chemical Engineering from University of Science and Technology, Rivers State, M.Sc. in Engineering Management from University of Benin and Ph.D. degree in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering from University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. Prior to moving to the University of Port Harcourt, he worked with Halliburton Energy Services, Nigeria for 18years where he held various Senior Management positions ranging from Technology Manager to Scientific Advisor.
He has several years of International exposure in Halliburton Research Centre, Duncan, USA, where he worked with experts in oilfield chemicals and developed global best practices in Laboratory Management and research protocols in oilfield related chemicals.
He is the managing consultant and founder of POCEMA LTD, an indigenous company that specializes in local Content Research in oilfield Chemicals. Professor Ogbonna Joel is NCDMB Chair in Petroleum Studies, a Subject expert in drilling fluid technology and applications.
He specializes also in the management of environmental pollution.
Prof. Ogbonna hails from Oberete-Ibeme Obi-Ngwa LGA Abia State.
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