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Marvellous Oduola

@marvellousoduola

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Chemistry educator and research-driven chemist focused on translating lab science into impactful learning and analysis.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can teach and support lab-based chemistry, while contributing to analytical or research work in environmental and materials-focused chemistry. I value safety, mentorship, and a culture of high-quality, reproducible results.

I’m a chemistry professional combining research training with teaching experience, bringing a rigorous, results-focused mindset to every experiment and lesson. My work centers on energy generation, environmental remediation, and chemistry that can move from characterization to real-world value.

In my final-year barium oxide nanomaterials project, I synthesized high-purity material using precipitation methods and supported it with FTIR and UV-visible analysis to confirm structural integrity and optical properties. I repeated characterization steps to ensure data reliability and consistency.

I also gained hands-on laboratory competence through pharmacognosy-focused research, where I executed maceration and Soxhlet extraction, performed phytochemical screenings, and used TLC with UV visualization and reagent-based detection to interpret alkaloid fractions. Alongside this, I developed strong analytical habits through water quality assessment and chemical testing workflows.

Now, as a chemistry teacher, I deliver curriculum-aligned instruction, supervise quantitative and qualitative practicals, and emphasize safety and laboratory etiquette. I’m motivated by environments that value scientific precision, mentoring, and continuous improvement in both teaching and applied chemical research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chemistry Teacher

Current

Command Secondary School

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Delivered curriculum-aligned chemistry lessons to 120 senior secondary students and supervised quantitative/qualitative experiments. Promoted proper laboratory etiquette and safety protocols through practical instruction.

Chemistry Instruction Lesson planning Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Safety Student Mentoring Curriculum Alignment

Pharmacognosy Research Intern

University of Ibadan

May 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)

Extracted plant leaves using maceration and Soxhlet methods to isolate bioactive compounds for pharmacological analysis. Performed phytochemical screening with Dragendorff’s, Mayer’s, and other standard tests, then analyzed fractions using TLC with UV visualization.

Pharmacognosy Maceration Soxhlet Extraction Phytochemical Screening Dragendorff’S Reagent

Barium Oxide Final Project

University of Ibadan

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)

Synthesized high-purity barium oxide via the precipitation method, optimizing conditions to improve yield consistency. Characterized the material using FTIR and UV-visible spectroscopy and repeated analyses to verify structural and optical properties.

FTIR Optical Properties Analysis Structural Verification

Undergraduate Chemistry Researcher

University of Ibadan

Jul 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Built analytical proficiency through titration-based weekly laboratory work and qualitative/inorganic analyses to identify salts. Conducted quantitative and extraction experiments (e.g., sodium fusion, formol method, Soxhlet lipid extraction) and operated UV spectrophotometers, TLC systems, and centrifuges to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Titrating Sodium Fusion Test Formol Method Soxhlet Lipid Extraction Qualitative Inorganic Analysis Centrifuges Laboratory Instrumentation

Student Tutor (Chemistry)

University of Ibadan

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024 (8 months)

Organized and led tutorial sessions for 50+ first-year students, delivering structured general chemistry lessons. Achieved a 70% success rate by simplifying complex concepts and providing targeted support.

Tutorial Facilitation Student Mentoring Academic Support

Water Quality Assessment Intern

University of Ibadan Water Corporation

Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)

Assessed water samples from student residential halls by measuring pH, turbidity, conductivity, and using spectrophotometric analysis. Applied standard analytical protocols and interpreted results for public health implications and safety compliance.

Turbidity Analysis Conductivity Spectrophotometry Environmental Chemistry

Analytical Lab Research Intern

T&D Analytical Laboratory

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Performed chemical analyses, assays, and biochemical determinations to improve data accuracy and reproducibility. Conducted phytochemical investigations and managed reagent preparation, storage, and disposal in line with laboratory safety and quality standards.

Analytical Chemistry Assays And Reagents Biochemical Determinations Phytochemical Investigations Reagent Laboratory Safety Quality Standards Data Quality

Eco-Friendly Center Volunteer

Eco-Friendly Center

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Constructed a durable shed structure using eco-friendly sand-filled plastic bottles and supported sustainable waste repurposing. Led post-construction cleanup to maintain a safe and organized environment.

Waste Upcycling Material Handling Environmental Sustainability Project Support Cleanup And Safety

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Grade: 3.01/4.00 (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)

Activities and societies: Thesis advisor: Olatunde Abimbola Modupe, Ph.D.; relevant courses included Inorganic/Organic Chemistry, Advanced Chemical Kinetics, Spectroscopy, Environmental Chemistry, and Advanced Analytical Chemistry.

B.Sc. in Chemistry, completed in February 2025 (CGPA 3.01/4.00) with a Second Class Honours, Upper Division. Thesis focused on barium oxide nanomaterial synthesis and characterization.