🏆 NSPS Awards • PhD Thesis Prize

2026 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Winners

We are thrilled to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2026 Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) PhD Thesis Prize. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional research contributions, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

đź“Ť Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
🗓️ February 10, 2026
🎓 5 Awardees

Meet the Winners

Click “Publications” inside each card to view related papers.
Dr. Timilehin Gideon Shaba

Dr. Timilehin Gideon Shaba

Landmark University • Omu Aran, Kwara
Mathematics & Statistics
Thesis Title: New Derivation of q-Differential and q-Convolution Operators on Certain Subclasses of Analytic Functions.
Publications from the Thesis â–ľ
  1. https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/7/7/506
  2. https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/7/9/675
  3. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/15/10/1928
  4. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/16/12/1640
  5. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/10/1552
  6. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10629691
  7. https://apjm.apacific.org/PDFs/10-21.pdf
  8. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10429891/authors#authors
  9. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10629753
Dr. Temitayo Olamide Ale

Dr. Temitayo Olamide Ale

Adekunle Ajasin University • Akungba Akoko, Ondo
Earth Sciences
Thesis Title: Geotechnical, Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Modelling of Contaminants Flow From Dumpsites Around Owo and Ikare-Akoko, Southwestern Nigeria.
Publications from the Thesis â–ľ
  1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-025-00874-9
  2. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-12116-x
  3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-024-11810-z
  4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2024.105312
  5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-024-00011-z
Dr. Paul Oyeyiola Adesina

Dr. Paul Oyeyiola Adesina

Redeemer’s University • Ede, Osun
Physics & Astronomy
Thesis Title: Vibrational Dynamics of Driven Oscillators with Phase-Modulated Potential Structures.
Publications from the Thesis â–ľ
  1. https://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevE.110.034215
  2. https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.111.054203
Dr. Temitope Ogunnupebi

Dr. Temitope Ogunnupebi

Covenant University • Sango Ota, Ogun
Chemistry
Thesis Title: Structure-Based Design and Synthesis of Benzimidazole, Benzothiazole and other Arylated Derivatives as Potential Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Agents.
Publications from the Thesis â–ľ
  1. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbinf.2024.1428539
  2. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1342/1/012005
  3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.135071
Dr. Bello Alhaji Buhari

Dr. Bello Alhaji Buhari

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria • Zaria, Kaduna
Computer Science
Thesis Title: Web-based User Authentication and Access Control: An Enhanced Multi-Factor Biometric Cryptographic Scheme Based on Client File and S13Quantum Key Distribution Protocol.
Publications from the Thesis â–ľ
  1. https://doi.org/10.5815/ijieeb.2022.05.05
  2. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24475-9_14

Award Ceremony

February 10, 2026 • Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
We encourage all NSPS members and friends to join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of these brilliant scholars.

Value of the Award (per Winner)

  • Cash prize
  • Award certificate and plaque
  • Life membership of the Society (LNSPS)
  • APC waiver for one article per year in any NSPS journal for 3 years
  • Full sponsorship to NSPS conference
2026 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Winners

Once again, congratulations to the 2026 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Winners. Your work exemplifies the standards of scholarship and impact that NSPS is proud to celebrate.