2025 NSPS PhD thesis Prize Winners

We are thrilled to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2023 Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) PhD thesis Prize. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional research contributions, academic excellence, and a commitment to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

Without further ado, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following outstanding scholars:

Dr. Ezekiel Olaoluwa Omole

• Thesis Title: Formulation of Hermite-based block integrators for the numerical solution of second-order elliptic partial differential equations.
  Section: Mathematics & Statistics.
  University: Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
  Publications from the thesis:
  1. https://www.nature.com/https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/6/9/497
  2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379722005447
  3. https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJMOR.2023.129482
  4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379723000633
  5. https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1680/12/9/891
  6. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0301505
  

Dr. Chidiebere Charles Agoha

• Thesis Title: 3D geomechanical characterization of reservoirs of ‘‘BETA’’ and ‘‘FUJA’’ fields, offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria, using an integrated approach
  Section: Earth Sciences
  University: Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  Publications from the thesis:
  1. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-021-01244-9
  2. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12145-024-01464-7
  3. https://www.vurup.sk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PC-X_Agaoha_023_14.pdf
  

Dr. Cookey Iyen

• Thesis Title: Quantum information and quantum metrology of an open system in the background of Schwarzschild black hole
  Section: Physics & Astronomy
  University: Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  Publications from the thesis:
  1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-76007-7
  2. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-34949-4

Dr. Alaba Joseph Adebayo

• Thesis Title: Production and characterisation of rigid biobased foams from plant-derived chemicals
  Section: Chemistry
  University: Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
  Publications from the thesis:
  1. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42250-023-00594-7
  2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666086523000085
  3. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13762-023-05164-5
  

These scholars have not only demonstrated intellectual prowess but have also made significant contributions to their fields, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and inspiring others in the academic community.

The award ceremony will take place on February 4, 2025 at Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. We encourage all NSPS members and friends to join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of these brilliant individuals.

Once again, congratulations to the 2025 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Winners!

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Value of the award for each winner

• NGN 500k cash prize
• Award certificate and plaque
• Life membership of the Society (LNSPS)
• APC waiver for an article per year in any journal published by NSPS for a period of 3 years
• Editorial position in one of the NSPS journals