EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Geology University of Oregon (1971-1975)
Master of Science Geology Wright State University (1975-1977)
Basic and Advanced Certification Instructional Technology HCCS (2004)
Diploma in Teaching and Learning Excellence (TLE) HCCS (2007)
SUMMARY
Over 20 years of academic instructional experience in Geology and Geophysics
acquired from various Universities and Junior Colleges involving teaching,
designing courses, and research activities. Currently a Lecturer (a non-tenure
track position) in the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Houston
Downtown (UHD) teaching full time courses in Earth Science I (Physical Geology
GEOL 1307), Oceanography (GEOL 2390) and Introduction to Meteorology
(GEOL 1304). Obtained Certification Licenses from the American
Meteorological Society (AMS) to teach Meteorology and Oceanography courses
at UHD. I am also an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer at Houston Community College
(HCC), where I designed and teach WebCT/Blackboard Online courses for
Distance Education including Astronomy, Environmental Science, Physical
Geology, Oceanography, and Meteorology.
I acquired a substantial petroleum industry experience while I was Chief
Geologist and supervisor of Mobil/Shell/NNPC oil development projects from
1978 to 1999. A professional trainer and author of 18 technical papers to date, I
am a Certified Petroleum Geologist by the American Association of Petroleum
Geologists (AAPG)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN (UHD)
Lecturer (non-tenure track)
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Aug. 2005 to Date
Teach Introduction to Meteorology, GEOL 1304 (AMS Licensed)
Teach Earth Science I, GEOL 1307 (Physical Geology)
Teach Oceanography, GEOL 2390
Obtained Certification of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) for Meteorology and
Oceanography courses at UHD
Perform Research and Administrative Duties for UHD Geology Department
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC)
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE SOUTH
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Jan.2001 to Date
Sept. 2003 - May 2004
Aug.2000 - May 2001
Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Geology Department
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Lecture college courses in Geology (HCC Southeast & Northwest Colleges) including
Astronomy, Environmental Science, Physical Geology, and Meteorology
Designed and developed WebCT/Blackboard Online courses in all the courses listed above
for Distance Education (DISTED)
Design of practical systems and teaching laboratory courses in Geology
WESTERN GEOPHYSICAL, Houston, Texas
Feb.1997-Nov...1999
Associate Processing Geophysicist, Processing Center
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Interactive analysis, processing, and interpretation of geological and seismic data for petroleum
development projects
Computer workstation for interpretation of subsurface geology
UNIVERSITY OF IFE (OAU), NIGERIA
UNIVERSITY OF JOS PLATEAU (UNIJOS)
Sept. 1983-May 1996
Adjunct Faculty Lecturer in Geology and Geophysics
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Taught Geology and Geophysics at graduate and undergraduate levels
Supervised research projects for Masters degree candidates
Organized and conducted geologic field mapping projects
NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION,
Lagos, Nigeria
1981 - 1996
Chief Geologist, Head Joint Venture Operations
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Head of Joint Venture Operations in exploration coordinated and supervised the company’s
joint ventures with Shell Petroleum Development Company in seismic acquisition,
processing and interpretation.
Provided training, technical assistance, and guidance to department personnel to enhance
technical competence and career development including cross-training geologists and
geophysicists with other disciplines including engineers, accountants and economists
MOBIL PRODUCING NIGERIA
1978-1981
Geologist, Exploration Department
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Designed a 2D seismic modeling project that saved the company from drilling a dry hole
offshore in Obu Field saving a cost of $8.0 million.
 Established a standard oil and gas reservoir model used to quality control seismic
interpretation providing solutions for exploration/development drilling.
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY, Dayton, Ohio
 Graduate Teaching Assistant in Geology and Geophysics
 Designed and maintained Lab. Materials for the Geology Dept.
1975-1977
AFFILIATIONS
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Certified Petroleum Geologist, Division of Professional Affairs (DPA),
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
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Fellow Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists FNAPE)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Certified Petroleum Geologist, Division of Professional Affairs (DPA),
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
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Fellow Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists FNAPE)
TECHNICAL PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL
1. “The Impact of an Earthquake–Generated Tsunami on an Earth-Atmosphere
System: Year
2004 Indian Ocean Case History Example”, January 2007, the American Meteorological Society
(AMS) 87th Annual Conference Bulletin
2. “Activity Report on AMS Online Weather Studies (Introduction to Meteorology, GEOL 1304) and
Progress Report on Ocean Studies at University of Houston Downtown (UHD)”,Houston, Texas,
January 2007, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) 87th Annual Meeting Bulletin
3. “Development and Evolution of a Tropical Storm System: Year 2005 Hurricane Katrina Case
History”, January 2007, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) 87th Annual Meeting Bulletin
4. “Effectiveness of WebCT Visualization as an Instructional Tool for Distance Education (DE)”,
IMPACT 2005, 7th Annual WebCT User Conference Bulletin
5. “Petroleum Development in the Niger Delta Sedimentary Basin”, 2002, Comparing Rivers: The
Mississippi and the Niger, the 5th Randall L. Gibson Tulane University – U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers Conference on the Mississippi River
6. “Three-Dimensional (3D) Marine Systems as an Exploration Tool in The Niger Delta”. Nigerian
Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Bulletin, Vol. 9/01, November 1994.
7. “The Effectiveness of Some 3D Processing Techniques Applied to Seismic Data
Acquisition from Offshore Niger Delta”, Nigerian Association of Petroleum
Explorationists (NAPE) Bulletin, Vol. 8/01, July 1993, P. 104-116.
8. “Reservoir Fluid Differentiation Case History from an Onshore Niger Delta Field” Journal of Japan
Society of Geo-Informatics, Section 22 of The 29th IGC, KYOTO, JAPAN, 1993
9. “Interpretative Seismic Modeling Case History from the Niger Delta” Journal of Japan Society of
Geo-Informatics, Section 22 of the 29th IGC, Kyoto, Japan, 1993.
10. “Areal 3D Seismic Methods for Reservoir Characterization Case History from the Niger Delta”
Society of Petroleum Engineers (Pre-Print) At the 67th Annual Technical Conference and
Exhibition Held in Washington, D.C., October 4-7, 1992, P.855-866.
11. “Seismic Modeling of an Offshore Niger Delta Field”. Nigerian Association of Petroleum
Explorationists (NAPE) Bulletin, Vol. 2, July 1986.
12. “How Nigeria Looked at Fiscal Terms, Prospects”. Oil & Gas Journal, Tulsa Oklahoma, Nov. 25,
1991, P.82-87.
13. “Exploration/Development Economics & Fiscal Trends in Nigeria”. Nigerian Association of
Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Bulletin, Vol. 5, July 1990, P.8-29.
14. “Marginal Oil Field Development: An Economic Evaluation with Case History from the Niger
Delta”. 1996 NAPE Conference Proceedings.
15. “A Strategic Approach to Increasing Crude Oil Reserves through the Joint Venture Exploration
Activities”. An Individual Dissertation Published In House for The Management Development
Program for The Chief Officers ‘Course 008, CPDD-CSU (NNPC), Lagos, Nigeria, Dec. 1994.
16. “The Role of Oil Companies in Community Development in Nigeria”. Nigerian Association of
Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Conference Proceedings. Vol. 5, August 1994.
17. “Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Expansion at the University of Houston (UHD), Natural
Sciences department”. A paper delivered at the 2010 American Meteorological Society, Atlanta,
GA.
18. “Determination of Ozone Concentration along the Gulf Coast and Upper New York State”. A
team paper by Dr. Penny Morris-Smith, Don Musslewhite, Ayorinde Idowu…et. al
SUMMARY
Over 20 years of academic instructional experience in Geology and Geophysics acquired from various
Universities and Junior Colleges involving teaching, designing courses, and research activities. Currently
a Lecturer (a non-tenure track position) in the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Houston
Downtown (UHD) teaching full time courses in Earth Science I (Physical Geology GEOL 1307),
Oceanography (GEOL 2390) and Introduction to Meteorology (GEOL 1304). Obtained Certification
Licenses from the American Meteorological Society (AMS) to teach Meteorology and Oceanography
courses at UHD. I am also an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer at Houston Community College (HCC), where I
designed and teach WebCT/Blackboard Online courses for Distance Education including Astronomy,
Environmental Science, Physical Geology, Oceanography, and Meteorology.I acquired a substantial
petroleum industry experience while I was Chief Geologist and supervisor of Mobil/Shell/NNPC oil
development projects from 1978 to 1999. A professional trainer and author of 18 technical papers to
date, I am a Certified Petroleum Geologist by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
I developed (with other Faculty members) a new course curriculum and syllabus on Oceanography
(GEOL 2390) at UHD Natural Sciences Department, and successfully started teaching the course from
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