Assoc. Professor Joel J Gongden is a passionate and dedicated chemistry professor with over 18 years of teaching experience. With a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Jos, he has a deep understanding of the subject and an ability to simplify complex concepts for his students.
Assoc. Professor Joel J Gongden's teaching style is engaging and interactive, fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages students’ participation and critical thinking. He has won several awards through his hardwork and dedication in the field, including Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos Research Grant Award, 2006., Procter and Gamble, Germany Internship Award, 2nd best PhD student., SLT graduating class most committed lecturer, 2011., Chemistry Education Students Association, CHESA most technologically advanced lecturer of the year, 2018., SCSN most outstanding lecturer, 2021., SCSN best lecturer of the year, 2023 and SCSN hardworking and mentorship lecturer of the year, 2024.
Apart from his teaching responsibilities, he actively contributes to the field of chemistry through his research work. Assoc. Professor Joel J Gongden has supervised over 150 undergraduate research students from different universities, 28 master students and graduated one PhD student with 8 ongoing. He has published numerous articles in prestigious scientific journals and has been invited severally to present his findings at international conferences. A member of the Institute of chattered chemists of Nigeria, ICCON., Chemical Society of Nigeria, CSN (currently the Deputy Vice President, North Central Nigeria., Polymer Institute of Nigeria, PIN and a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, RSC, London.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Assoc. Professor Joel J Gongden research interests lie in the application of Green synthesis and chemical principles toward solving chemical, environmental and other interdisciplinary problems for a sustainable environment and future. My research has encompassed many aspects of Inorganic, water, environmental and some aspects of physical chemistry. I am currently into green synthesis of coordination and organometallic compounds from green (waste products /materials) and biological materials, exploring their applications. Fertilizer formulation and application as plant nutrients from synthesized complexes is another ongoing research area. I am looking for seriously minded research students in these areas to join my ‘vital research group’ for a sustainable future.