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BIOMASS AND BIOENERGY UNIT

The Biomass and Bioenergy unit of the Centre conducts research and development activities in bioenergy.

The specific functions of the unit take its root from the Centre’s mandate and are as follows:

  • Deliver R&D in Bio-Energy through deployable pilot scale projects tailored to meeting the needs of the end users.
  • Provide capacity for policy formulation and implementation.

 

Research Focus Area of the unit includes:

  • Development of biotechnology for clean energy from biomass
  • Development of fuel grade bio-ethanol from agricultural residues and energy crops
  • Development of biotechnology for the production of biodiesel from non-food energy crops
  • Analysis and characterization of bio-fuels

MEMBERS OF THE UNIT

Engr. Olawale O. Akingba (Unit Head) PhD Agricultural Engineering (FUTA) in view, MEng Agricultural Engineering and Technology (FUTA), PGD Agricultural Engineering (FUTA), HND Agricultural Engineering (KADPOLY).

Research interests: Agricultural waste to Energy, Biomass, Bioenergy resources/Bioenergy technologies. Email: akingba.o@ncee.org.ng

 

Mrs. Orerome Rita

M.Sc. Biochemistry (Benin), BSc Biochemistry (Benin)
Research interest: Biomass, Bioenergy; biofertilizer, Biofuels; biodiesel, biogas, Carbon nanotubes. Research in medicinal plants and herbs. Gene expression and techniques in laboratory analysis. Email: orerome.r@ncee.org.ng

 

Mrs. Amrasa Shella. O

M.Sc. Microbiology (Benin), PGD Food and Industrial Microbiology (Benin), BSc Microbiology (AAU)
Research Interests; Biomass/Bioenergy, Remediation and Waste management. Email: omojevweamrasa@gmail.com