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Prof. Edema Olire Mary
BEd (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. Itaâ€™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 Boysâ€™ High School, Benin â€“ City (1984 â€“ 1987), Oba Ewuare Grammar School, Benin City (1987 â€“ 1989), University of Benin (1989 â€“ 2014) and Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (2014 â€“ 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 â€œHelp From Nature, Addition To Nature: What Does It Contain?â€
She has co â€“ 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 masterâ€™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.

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Educational Qualification

1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry, University of Benin, Benin City. (1997)
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)

Activities

SERVICE TO UNIVERSITIES
1   Deputy Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources
(FUPRE)                                Feb â€“ June 2016
2   TETFund Desk Officer, FUPRE                       2015 - 2016
3   Director, Centre for Gender Studies, Uniben.           2011 â€“ 2014
4   Hall Mistress Tinubu Hall, Uniben                   2002 â€“ 2010
5   Deputy Director, General Studies Department, Uniben       2003- 2005
6   Hall Warden. Idia Hall, Uniben                   1999 â€“ 2002
7   Chairman, University of Benin SERVICOM Committee, Uniben       2011 â€“ 2013
8   Chairman, University of Benin Auditorium Management Committee     2010 â€“ 2011
9   Member, Business Committee of Senate, University of Benin.        2011 â€“ 2014
10   Member, Scholarship & Prizes Committee, Uniben               1999 â€“ 2000
11   Member, Certificate Screening Committee, Uniben               2002 - 2005
12   Member of University Senate               2001 â€“ 2005, 2010 - 2016
13   Member, Technical Committee on Equipment & Purchasing, Uniben   2006 - 2008
14   Member, Studentsâ€™ Disciplinary Committee, Uniben     1999 â€“ 2003, 2012 - 2014
15   Member, Academic Planning and Policy Committee, Uniben       2011 â€“ 2014
16   Member Uniben Ceremonialâ€™s Committee                    2003 - 2006
17   Member, Uniben Committee on Dress Code                       2004
18   Member, Uniben Endowment Committee                   2011 â€“ 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 â€“ 2002
22   Chairman, Faculty Welfare Board, Faculty of Science,
University of Benin                               1998 â€“ 2000
23   Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, Chemistry Dept, Uniben   2009 â€“ 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 â€“ 2012
4   Member, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry Division Committee           2014 â€“ 2015
5   Chairman, ICCON Staff Disciplinary Committee               2010 â€“ 2012
6   National Membership Secretary, Chemical Society of Nigeria       2009 - date
7   Chairman, CSN/ ICCON 2011 International Year of Chemistry Committee 2010 â€“ 2011
8   National Treasurer, Chemical Society of Nigeria               2006 â€“ 2009
9   National Financial Secretary, University of Benin Alumni Association,   1996 â€“ 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 â€“ date
18   Managing Editor, TAIJST                           2009 â€“ date

Professional Affiliation

1. Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD),
2. Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT),
3. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN),
4. Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (ICCON) and

Award

1. Fellow, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN),
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 Patrickâ€™s Catholic Church, Ugbowo, Benin City
4. Times International Gold Merit Award
5. Distinguished Alumnus, University of Benin Alumni Association

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Prof. Edema Olire MaryBEd (Education Chemistry), MSc (Organic Chemistry), PhD (Organic / Medicinal Chemistry)

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Prof. Edema Olire Mary
BEd (Education Chemistry), MSc (Organic Chemistry), PhD (Organic / Medicinal Chemistry)