Paul I Okagbare

DuPont Chemical & Fluoroproducts

Jan 2013 to 2000
Research Investigator
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Jun 2009 to Jan 2013
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan

2004 to May 2009
Research/Teaching Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2001 to 2004
Manufacturing Manager
SmithKline Beecham Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2000 to 2001
Production Supervisor (powders & Liquid)
General Motors (GM) Nigeria Limited
Lagos
1998 to 1999
Plant Chemist
Bendel Breweries Limited

1996 to 1996
Trainee Chemical Analyst
Delta Steel Company

1995 to 1995
Trainee Chemical Analyst

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Jan 2005 to 2009
Ph.D. in Chemistry
University of Ibadan
Feb 1999 to 2001
M.S. in Chemistry
Lagos city Computer College Ikeja
Lagos
Mar 1998 to 1999
Diploma in Computer Science
Delta State University
Apr 1992 to 1997
B.S. in Industrial Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
DOCTORAL in rat model

Department of Chemistry

Jun 2009 to 2000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Graduate School and Coates Memorial
Baton Rouge, LA
2009 to 2010
Department of Chemistry

2004 to May 2009
Research/Teaching Assistant
Graduate School and Coates Memorial
Baton Rouge, LA
2008 to 2008
Graduate School and Coates Memorial
Baton Rouge, LA
2007 to 2007
Department of Chemistry
Baton Rouge, LA
2006 to 2006
Department of Chemistry
Baton Rouge, LA
2005 to 2005
GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2001 to 2004
Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Output Maximization

2003 to 2003
GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2000 to 2001
Production Supervisor (powders & Liquid)
General Motors (GM) Nigeria Limited
Lagos
1998 to 1999
Plant Chemist
Delta State University

1997 to 1997
Bendel Breweries Limited

1996 to 1996
Trainee Chemical Analyst
Outstanding Service

1996 to 1996
Delta Steel Company

1995 to 1995
Trainee Chemical Analyst

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
2005 to 2009
Ph.D. in Chemistry
University of Ibadan
1999 to 2001
M.S. in Chemistry
Lagos city Computer College Ikeja
Lagos
1998 to 1999
Diploma in Computer Science
Delta State University
1992 to 1997
B.S. in Industrial Chemistry

DuPont

Jan 2013 to 2000
Research Investigator
Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan

Jun 2009 to 2000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University

2004 to May 2009
Research/Teaching Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2001 to 2004
Manufacturing Manager (Powders & Liquid)
SmithKline Beecham Nigeria Plc
Lagos
2000 to 2001
Production Supervisor
General Motors (GM) Nigeria Limited
Lagos
1998 to 1999
Plant Chemist
Bendel Breweries Limited, Benin City

1996 to 1996
Trainee Chemical Analyst
Delta Steel Company

1995 to 1995
Trainee Chemical Analyst

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Jan 2005 to 2009
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

PERSONAL SKILLS: Excellent command of English Language; highly analytical, creative and innovative; enthusiastic with excellent team leadership skills; resourceful and results oriented, self-motivated; industrial experience in personnel management, project development and implementation. Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in personnel training and knowledge sharing. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Strong background in analytical methods development, data analysis and interpretation as well as molecular biology techniques for various chemical, biochemical and biomedical studies Extensive experience in operating and troubleshooting a broad range of analytical instruments; including analytical techniques such as spectroscopy (UV-Vis, AAS, FTIR, Raman, and Fluorescence), and chromatography (HPLC, GC/FID, GC/MS, SFC) as well as other separation techniques Strong background in microfluidics development and applications Experience in polymer surface (including fluidic channels) modification for covalent attachment and recognition of biological molecules; bio-affinity assays; high throughput assays etc. Experience in biological techniques including; development of biosensors, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Western blot and fluorescence multiplexing techniques for drug discovery Strong background in optical imaging; including construction of unique optical systems that incorporate CCDs to provide for high throughput fluorescence detection as well as high sensitivity Strong background in biomedical optics development for Raman spectroscopy and tomography Experience in statistical data analysis software (e.g. MATLAB, LABVIEW) for multivariate data analysis Experience in handling/working with research/laboratory animals (mice, rats, etc.) for biomedical studies Trained and Certified Clean-Room user for resist-based lithography (micro-fabrication).