Journal: African Journal of Natural Sciences, 2010
Author: Edema, M.O., Edema, C.U., Erhunmwunse, M.O. and Adodo, M.

Prof. Edema Olire MaryBEd (Education Chemistry), MSc (Organic Chemistry), PhD (Organic / Medicinal Chemistry)
- Designation: Provost
- Office/Department: Office of the Provost
- Specialisation: Organic / Medicinal Chemistry
Summary
Prof. (Mrs.) Mary Olire Edema (Nee Ebido) attended Academy Primary School Sapele, St. Ita’s Girls Grammar School Sapele, Idia College, Benin City and the University of Benin, Benin City. She graduated with Second Class, Upper Division in Education (Chemistry) in 1982, has MSc in Organic Chemistry (1986) and PhD in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry (1997) from the University of Benin, Benin City after a stay at the School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, England for laboratory work.
She taught at Western Boys’ High School, Benin – City (1984 – 1987), Oba Ewuare Grammar School, Benin City (1987 – 1989), University of Benin (1989 – 2014) and Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (2014 – June 2016) before her appointment as Provost.
A member of various international and local scientific and gender related organizations. She has received several honours and awards.
On January 20, 2014, she delivered her INAUGURAL LECTURE at the Akin Deko Auditorium, University of Benin, Benin City with the title “Help From Nature, Addition To Nature: What Does It Contain?â€
She has co – published three books, contributed chapters in five other books and has over forty scientific articles and technical papers in local and international journals. She has supervised three doctoral students and over twenty master’s degree students.
She has attended over twenty local and international conferences and is the Managing Editor, TWOWS (OWSD) Africa International Journal of Science and Technology.
She has acted as external examiner to undergraduate and postgraduate students in many Universities as well as external assessor for Readership and Professorial positions in many universities.
She has held various positions in the University and outside.
She is married to Prof Clarkson Udun Edema of the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Benin and blessed with children.
Other Information
2. Masters Degree (M.Sc.) in Organic Chemistry, University of Benin, Benin City. (1986)
3. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Chemistry (Second Class, Upper Division), University of Benin, Benin City (1982)
1 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources
(FUPRE) Feb – June 2016
2 TETFund Desk Officer, FUPRE 2015 - 2016
3 Director, Centre for Gender Studies, Uniben. 2011 – 2014
4 Hall Mistress Tinubu Hall, Uniben 2002 – 2010
5 Deputy Director, General Studies Department, Uniben 2003- 2005
6 Hall Warden. Idia Hall, Uniben 1999 – 2002
7 Chairman, University of Benin SERVICOM Committee, Uniben 2011 – 2013
8 Chairman, University of Benin Auditorium Management Committee 2010 – 2011
9 Member, Business Committee of Senate, University of Benin. 2011 – 2014
10 Member, Scholarship & Prizes Committee, Uniben 1999 – 2000
11 Member, Certificate Screening Committee, Uniben 2002 - 2005
12 Member of University Senate 2001 – 2005, 2010 - 2016
13 Member, Technical Committee on Equipment & Purchasing, Uniben 2006 - 2008
14 Member, Students’ Disciplinary Committee, Uniben 1999 – 2003, 2012 - 2014
15 Member, Academic Planning and Policy Committee, Uniben 2011 – 2014
16 Member Uniben Ceremonial’s Committee 2003 - 2006
17 Member, Uniben Committee on Dress Code 2004
18 Member, Uniben Endowment Committee 2011 – 2014
19 Member, Uniben Central Entrance Examination Committee 2012 - 2013
20 Member, Uniben Panel To Look Into Temporary Appointments Approved
By The Vice Chancellor From January 2010 To Date January to August 2013
21 Faculty Welfare Officer , Faculty of Science, Uniben 1997 – 2002
22 Chairman, Faculty Welfare Board, Faculty of Science,
University of Benin 1998 – 2000
23 Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, Chemistry Dept, Uniben 2009 – 2010
SERVICE TO OTHER PUBLIC BODIES
1 Member, Delta State Transition Committee 2015
2 Member, Delta State Education Summit, 2015 - 2016
3 Member, Governing Council, Institute of Charter Chemist (ICCON) 2010 – 2012
4 Member, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Division Committee 2014 – 2015
5 Chairman, ICCON Staff Disciplinary Committee 2010 – 2012
6 National Membership Secretary, Chemical Society of Nigeria 2009 - date
7 Chairman, CSN/ ICCON 2011 International Year of Chemistry Committee 2010 – 2011
8 National Treasurer, Chemical Society of Nigeria 2006 – 2009
9 National Financial Secretary, University of Benin Alumni Association, 1996 – 1998
10 First female Secretary General and Administrative Head, University
of Benin Alumni Headquarters, Ugbowo campus, Uniben, 2006 - 2010
11 Treasurer University of Benin Alumni Association, Benin Branch 1998 - 2002
12 Secretary, University of Benin Alumni Association, Uniben Chapter, 1995 - 1998
13 Vice Chairman, University of Benin Alumni Association, Uniben Chapter, 1998 - 2000
14 Secretary, Technical Committee, CSN International Conference, Benin 2004
15 Member, Delta State Law Review Commission 1998
16 Chairman, UBAA Investiture and Planning Committee 2011
17 Member, UBAA Board of Trustee 2003 – date
18 Managing Editor, TAIJST 2009 – date
2. Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT),
3. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN),
4. Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (ICCON) and
2. Fellow, Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (ICCON),
3. Merit Award as a Distinguished Daughter of Our Mother Mary by Catholic Women Organisation, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ugbowo, Benin City
4. Times International Gold Merit Award
5. Distinguished Alumnus, University of Benin Alumni Association
Publications
Assessment of the distribution of metals in organs of Papyrocranus afer, Xenomystus nigri and Tilapi ...
Simplified Procedures for preparation of p-nitroso-N,N-dimethyl aniline and Qualitative test for Ni ...
Journal: Nig. J. Appl. Sc., 1989
Author: Chaco, M.C. and Ebido, M.O.
Physico chemical analysis of the seed oil of Aframamum danielli
Journal: Nig. J. Appl. Sc., 1991
Author: Edema, M.O. and Pender Obodo, E.T.
Phenolic levels of some Local Food Spices
Journal: Nig. J. Appl. Sc., 1992
Author: Edema, M.O. and Olakunle, M.S
Laboratory Course in Organic Chemistry
Journal: Uri Publishers, 1993
Author: Chaco, M.C. Okieimen, F.E. and Edema, M.O.
Principles of Organic Chemistry
Journal: Sylva Publishers inc, 1997
Author: Edema, Mary O. Ejimadu, I.M. and Okieimen, F.E.
Synthesis of 2-(-2-aminophenyl)-5-methyloxazole
Journal: S. Afr.J. Chem., 2000
Author: Edema, M.O. and Usifoh, C.O.
Chemical And Anticonvulsant Screening Of Crinum Jagus
Journal: Nig. Journal of Chemical, 2002
Author: Edema, M.O. and Okieimen, F.E.
Isolation of Morpholine Hydrate Crystals From Solanum nigrum
Journal: Proceedings of International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2004
Author: Edema, M.O. and F.E. Okieimen
Trace metals and vitamins in Nigerian patients with sensory ataxic syndrome
Journal: Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Science, 2005
Author: Ogunrin, A.O. and Edema, M.O.
Preliminary Studies on the Chemical and Antihypertensive Properties of Justicia flava (Forrsk) Vahl
Journal: ChemTech Journal, 2005
Author: Edema, M.O. Erhunmwunse, M.O. Omogbai, E.K.I and Inusa, J.
Anticonvulsant screening of some medicinal plants and herbal formulation
Journal: Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2006
Author: Edema, M.O. Omogbai, E.K.I. and Okieimen, F.E.
Synthesis Of Aryl-Substituted 1,5-Dicarbonyl Compounds
Journal: Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2006
Author: Edema, Mary O. and Okoye, Christian C.
Synthesis of di- acyl triazene N - Oxides
Journal: Nig. J. Chem Research, 2006
Author: Edema, M.O. and Onyeka, S.T.
Pathological Changes induced by Chrysobalanus icaco seeds
Journal: Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences, 2007
Author: Edema, M.O., E.K. Omogbai, S. A. Afijabi and Idaewor P.E.
Zinc levels in the plasma of some sickle cell leg ulcer patients in Benin City, Nigeria
Journal: Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2007
Author: Edema, M.O., Idaewor, I. and Nwajei A.
Preliminary Studies On The Phytochemical And Pharmacological Screening Of Alchornea Cordifolia
Journal: Nig. J. Chem Research, 2007
Author: Edema, Mary O. and Osarumwense Osarodion P.
Chemical analysis, antimicrobial and antiplasmodial activities of Stigmaphyllon ovatum (Cav.).
Journal: International Journal of Chemistry, 2007
Author: Edema, M.O. and Iyekowa, O.
Hydrocarbon Levels In Warri River And Its Catchment Area At Pessu Market In Warri, Delta State Niger ...
Journal: International Journal of Applied Chemistry India, 2008
Author: Edema, M.O , Edema, C.U. and Oyema, T.L.
Physicochemical Characteristics Of The Seed Oil Of Parinari Excelsa (Sabine)
Journal: Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2009
Author: Edema, Mary O. Oderoha Mabel and Daro Idollo, E.
Chemical characterisation and antimicrobial activity of Rhaphiostylis beninensis root oil
Journal: Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2009
Author: Edema, M.O. Iyekowa, O. Nnadi, C.F. and Eigbadon, K.
Synthesis Of Some Imidazoquinazolines With Possible Antimalarial Activity
Journal: International Journal of Chemistry, 2009
Author: Usifoh, C.O. and Edema, M.O.
Larvacidal Activity Of Extracts Of Some Plants And Their Phytochemical Properties
Journal: Proceedings of TWOWS African Regional Conference, 2009
Author: Edema, M.O, Iyekowa, O Osarumwense P.O. and Anioke, E.O.
Evaluation of Petroleum hydrocarbons in water, fish and plant samples in Degele and environs in Delt ...
Journal: Nigeria Ecol, Env Cons., 2010
Author: Olaji, E. D., Edema, C. U. and Edema M.O
Assessment of the distribution of metals in organs of Papyrocranus afer, Xenomystus nigri and Tilapi ...
Journal: African Journal of Natural Sciences, 2010
Author: Edema, M.O., Edema, C.U., Erhunmwunse, M.O. and Adodo, M.
Using Scientific Knowledge to Improve the Potash Making Process by Women of Mangrove Swamp Communiti ...
Journal: Proceedings of GASAT 10 Conference at Copenhagen, Denmark., 2001
Author: Edema Mary O. and Okieimen Charity O.
Effect Of Petroleum Exploration Activity On Total Hydrocarbon Content In The Water: A Case Study Of ...
Journal: TWOWS Africa International Journal of Science Technology, 2010
Author: Edema, M.O., Edema, C.U Nwaebiochi, T.U. and Uwaila Obayagbona, N
Analgesic effect of Cissus arguta Hook F in experimental animals
Journal: TWOWS Africa International Journal of Science Technology, 2011
Author: Dickson, Udeme John Igbe, Ighodaro and Edema, Mary Olire
New Systems Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools
Journal: Marshall Cavendish Africana First Publishers, 2011
Author: Tan Yin Toon, Chen Ling Kwong, John Sadler, Raymond Tsoi, Mary O. Edema and Charity Umobi
Remediation of soil contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from crude oil
Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology, 2011
Author: Edema, CU., Idu, TE and Edema, MO.
Preliminary Profile of Some Heavy Metals in Bottom Sediments of the Ethiope and Benin Rivers, Delta ...
Journal: International Journal of Advances in Science and Technology, 2011
Author: Edema, M.O, Edema, C.U, Imasuen P.I and Osarumwense, P.O.
Chemical analysis and contractile (oxytoxic) activity of hexane extract of Newbouldia laevis on Alb ...
Journal: International Journal of Medical Science Research, 2012
Author: Iyekowa, O., Owolabi, O.J., Edema, M.O, Akanji, A.A. and Osarodion, O.P.
Phytochemical analysis and antipyretic activity of methanolic extracts of Stigmaphyllon ovatum (Amaz ...
Journal: International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 2012
Author: Iyekowa, O., Igbe, I. and Edema, M.O.
A cost-effective scheme developed for studying human malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum
Journal: Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2012
Author: Imade, O.S., Iyekowa, O., Edema, M.O., Akinnibosun, F.I., Oladeinde, B.H., and Olley, M.
Antibacterial and antifungal activity and Bone healing Potency of methanol extract of Cissus arguta ...
Journal: Nig. J. Chem Research, 2012
Author: Dickson, Udeme John Igbe, Igbodaro and Edema, Mary Olire
Gender Equity In Administration: A Case Study Of Uniben 2009-2013. Benin
Journal: JOURNAL of Gender Studies, 2013
Author: Edema, Mary O., Eraikhuemen Lucy, Ikhenoba, I. A., Ihaza, F., Omoregie O. and Idahosa O.
Hepato Protective Effect of Crinum Jagus (River Lily) Leaves Extract On Acetaminophen-Induced Rat
Journal: TWOWS (OWSD) Africa International Journal of Science and Technology, 2014
Author: Iyekowa O, Okorie, H.U and Edema, M.O.
Survey Of Petroleum Hydrocarbon In The Ethiope River At Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria.
Journal: TWOWS (OWSD) Africa International Journal of Science and Technology, 2014
Author: Edema, M.O, Edema, C.U, Iyekowa, O and Ugboduma, J.K
The Inhibition of Mild Steel Corrosion in an Acidic Medium by the Aqueous Extract of Leaves of Polya ...
Journal: Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta, 2014
Author: Chinyem, O., D. E. Ogbeifun, M.O. Edema