Ogbemudia Joseph Ogbebor

Director – Research leading research administration, programme planning, and research policy support across rubber and polymer science. Oversees scientific equipment, chemicals, and research materials for project execution, while compiling reports, proposals, and technical data for division and department decisions. Delivers consultancy and technical services alongside staff training and supervision of 26+ people per year, and project formulation.

• Technology for development of organokaolin (filler) for NR compounds
• Establishment of quality assurance & control protocol for processed NR
• First gold medal in Research Institute Games of Nigeria festival in Chess won by RRIN
• Award of honour by CSN, Edo chapter for meritorious service as Vice-Chairman 2012/2015
• 2019 World Educational Services (WES) digital badge with WES ref. number ECA: #32585151MM.
• 2019 Journal of Applied Polymer Science reviewer award
• 2021 Journal of Applied Polymer Science reviewer certificate

• Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN).
• Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN).
• Institute of Materials (IOM).
• Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN).
• Lions International (Benin Royal Lions Club District 404-A1 Nigeria).

• Journal articles:
• 2019 O.J. Ogbebor, F.E. Okieimen, D.E. Ogbefun & U.N. Okwu. (2019). Preparation and characterization of Organokaolin. Tech. Transactn. Mat. Sci. & Tech. Soc. Niger. (TTMSN). 2, 81-87.
• 2015 O.J. Ogbebor, F.E. Okieimen, D.E. Ogbefun & U.N. Okwu. (2015). Barrier and thermal oxidative properties of organokaolin filled natural rubber vulcanizate. Niger. J. Polym. Sci & Tech. 10, 22-29.
• 2015 O.J. Ogbebor, F.E. Okieimen, D.E. Ogbefun & U.N. Okwu. (2015). Preparation and properties of organokaolin natural rubber latex base vulcanizate. Advances in Materials 4(4): 75-79.
• 2015 O.J. Ogbebor, F.E. Okieimen, D.E. Ogbefun & U.N. Okwu. (2015). Organomodified kaolin as filler for natural rubber. CICEQ 21, 1 – 8.
• 2010 O. J. Ogbebor, F. E. Okieimen, U. N. Okwu & D. Okunoghae (2010). Physico-mechanical properties of elastomers based on natural rubber compounds filled with silica and clay. CICEQ 16 (4) 373-378.
• 2010 O.J. Ogbebor, F.E. Okieimen, U.N. Okwu. (2010). Characterization of Ugbegun clay deposits for its potential. Inter. J. Chem. Res. Vol. 1, (2), 22-23.
• 2009 O. J. Ogbebor, Okieimen, F.E., Okwu, U.N. (2008/2009). Particle size distribution and physico-chemical composition of clay. Niger. J. Chem. Res. Vol. 13 & 14, 1-4.
• 2007 E. O. Obazee, Okieimen, F.E., Aigbodion, A.I. Ogbebor, O.J., Ikhuoria, E.U. Bakare, I.O., Iyayi, F.A., (2007). Transesterification of High Free Fatty Acid Content Rubber Seed oil, Chem. Tech. J. vol. 3. pp. 603-609.
• 2006 K.O. Omokhafe, O.J. Ogbebor, I. Nasiru, U.N. Okwu. (2006). Evaluation of three methods of determination of dry rubber content in Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg. Niger. Agric. J. Vol. 39, pp. 146-51.
• 2006 Giroh, D.Y. Ogbebor, O.J. Abubakar, M. Balogun, F.E. & Wuranti, V. (2006). Adoption of Rubber Quality Innovations among Small holder Rubber farmers in Two Farm Settlements of Delta State, Nigeria. J. of Sus. Dev. Agr. & Env. (JOSDAE)) Vol. 2 pp. 74-79.
• 2006 Uraih, O.B.C, Ogbebor, O.J., Abubakar, M., Balogun, F.E., Giroh, D.Y., Okwu, U.N. (2006). Assessment of rubber quality consciousness among smallholder rubber farmers in farm settlements in Edo and Delta states of Nigeria. J. Sus. TJoSTAR, Vol. 19. pp. 46-51.
• 2005 A.K.Akinlabi, U.N.Okwu, A.I. Aigbodion, O.J.Ogbebor, I. Momodu, S. Ohaga, P.Egbuson, P. Ayeke, I.Y.Azikiwe, O. Onoriode and M.Ohimai (2005). Effect of different Coagulating Systems of natural rubber latex on properties of crumb rubber. Chem Tech. J. Vol. 1. pp. 7-9.
• 2004 O.J.Ogbebor, U.N.Okwu, O. Wilson, I.Y. Azikiwe and M. Ohimai. (2004). Rheological and cure Properties of Hevea/Funtumia rubber blends. Nig. J. of Appl. Sci. vol 22, pp. 240-245.
• 2004 U.N. Okwu, A. F. Iyayi and O.J.Ogbebor (2004). Performance Evaluation of Pansil in Neoprene vulcanisate: Blend properties with carbon black. Nig. J of Appl. Sci. vol 22, pp. 277-280.
• 2004 O.J.Ogbebor and U.N.Okwu (2004). Thermal Oxidative Ageing of Silica/Clay filled Synthetic rubber blend Composite. J. Adv. In Nat. and Appl. Sci Res. Vol. 2 (1) p. 120 –126.
• 2004 O.J.Ogbebor, A.S.Farid, & U.N.Okwu (2004). Properties of Silica/Clay Filled Heavy-duty Truck tire Thread formulation J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 94, (3) p. 1024-1028.
• Other Research publications/report
• 2016 O.J Ogbebor. Preparation and Characterization of Organokaolin and Evaluation of its properties’ as filler in natural rubber vulcanizate. PhD thesis, University of Benin, Benin City. Nigeria. (2016).
• 2012 O.J. Ogbebor. Studies on the utilization of local clay material as filler in natural rubber compounds. MPhil Thesis University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. (2012).
• 1999 O.J. Ogbebor. Mechanical properties of Polybutadiene (BR) / Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) blend containing various levels of silica and clay. MSc. Thesis, University of North London, UK (1999).
• 1998 O.J. Ogbebor. Study on variability in natural rubber bales of different grades and computer soft wares like Excel, Word, JMP etc. in CIRAD-CP, Montpellier, France. (1998).
• 1993 O.J. Ogbebor. Nutritive value analysis of Dennettia Tripetalla (Pepper fruit). BSc. Project, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
• Published Conference papers
• 2004 Akinlabi, A.K., Okwu, U.N., Ogbebor, O.J., Ohimai, M. and Ohaga, S. (2004). Effect of coagula maturation time on Quality grading parameters and Mesostructure of natural rubber. Paper presented at NIMACON 2004 of the Materials Society of Nigeria in Akure, Nigeria. 7 – 9 December 2004.
• 2007 Ogbebor, O.J., Uraih, O.B.C., Abubakar, M., Balogun, F.E., Giroh, D.Y., & Okwu, U.N. (2007). Assessment of rubber quality consciousness among smallholder rubber farmers in farm settlements in Edo and Delta states of Nigeria. Paper presented at the 3rd ChemTech conference held in RRIN, Benin City.
• 2008 Ogbebor, O.J. Okieimen, F.E., & Okwu, U.N., (2008). Beneficiation: Effects of mesh sizes on composition of clay particles. Paper presented at 31st International conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria, held at Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Warri, Delta State.
• 2010 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Okwu, U.N., (2010). Characterization of Ugbegun clay deposit for its potential. Presented at the 33rd International Chemical Society of Nigeria conference, held in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
• 2010 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E. (2010). Physico-chemical composition of different particle sizes of clay. Presented at the 33rd International Chemical Society of Nigeria conference, held in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
• 2010 Ogbebor, O.J., Egharevba, O.E., Okwu, U.N. (2010). Potentials of Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) wine as coagulant for natural rubber, presented at the Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN) conference held in Auchi, Edo state.
• 2014 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Ogbefun, D.E., & Okwu, U.N. (2014). Organomodified kaolin as filler for natural rubber. Accepted for presentation at International Conference on Materials and Engineering Technology, held in Chicago, USA.
• 2014 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Ogbefun, D.E. & Okwu, U.N. (2014). Mechanical properties of organokaolin filled industrial natural rubber Goods. Presented at Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN) conference/AGM, held in Yaba, Lagos state.
• 2015 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Ogbefun, D.E. & Okwu, U.N. (2015). Organoclay Quest: Preparation, characterization and properties’ evaluation of organo-kaolin filled natural rubber compounds. 1st University of Benin Annual Research Day (UBARD) conference, pp. 586 – 588.
• 2016 Okieimen, F.E., and Ogbebor, O.J. (2016). Rubber-clay nanocomposites: Preparation and properties’ evaluation. 2nd UBARD conference, pp.710 – 713.
• 2017 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Ogbefun, D.E., & Okwu, U.N. (2017). Assessment of Rice Husk Silica (RHSi) in Natural Rubber General Mechanical Clay Filled Formulation. 5th Inter. RMRDC conference, pp. 22
• 2017 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Ogbefun, D.E., and Okwu, U.N. (2017). Preparation and characterization of organokaolin. NIMACON Conf. pp. 341-349.
• 2018 Ogbebor, O.J., Okieimen, F.E., Ogbefun, D.E., and Okwu, U.N. (2018). Organokaolin in different natural rubber medium. CHEMTECH conf. pp. 18-19.
• 2019 Adeleye, M.M., Ogbebor, O.J., and Uwagwe, E.E. (2019). Utilization of clay for treatment of waste and effluent from rubber industries. CHEMTECH conf. pp. 23-24.
• Some Reviewed Journal articles:
• 1. Influence of silica on mechanical properties and resistance to oil and thermal aging of CR / NR blends. (Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Manuscript ID: APP-2006-06-1789).
• 2. Effect of Carbon Black Grade on Microwave Heating of High-Density Polyethylene. (Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Manuscript ID: APP-2006-06-1744).
• 3. Nano-sized chalk-protein deposits as filler of elastomers. (Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Manuscript I.D.:#APP -2008-04-1407). Year: 2008.
• 4. Studies on blends of natural rubber and butadiene rubber containing silica – organomodified kaolin hybrid filler system. (Journal: Polymer. Manuscript No.: POLYMER-15-2395).Year:2015
• 5. Soil management Strategies for Rubber (hevea brasiliensis) and Oil Palm (eleis guineensis) agro-forestry in an undulating topography of Ijebu Igbo, Southern Ogun State. (Journal: Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice. Manuscript No.: JASP-11.01.17-034). Year: Jan., 2017
• 6. Mechanical, Flammability and Thermal Degradation Characteristics of Rice-Straw Fiber-Recycled Polystyrene Foam Hard Wood Composites containing Fire Retardants. (Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science (JAPS) Manuscript No.: app. 20170787). Year: June 2017.
• 7. Adsorption capability of heavy metals by chitosan/Poly (ethylene oxide)/activated carbon electrospun nanofibrous membrane. (Journal: JAPS No.: app. 20171322). Year: Sept., 2017.
• 8. Analysis of tribological properties of PTFE base polymer composites (Journal: JAPS No.: app. 20171967). Year: Aug. 2017.
• 9. Structure and properties of nanocomposites based on ABS and organically modified muscovite. (Journal: JAPS No.: app. 20172595).Year: Oct. 2017.
• 10. Measurement of Thermal conductivity of epoxy resins during cure. (JAPS No. 20181370).
• 11. Organo-modified muscovite on properties of ABS nanocomposites. (JAPS No. 20172595). Year: Jan. 2018.
• 12. Incorporation of activated carbon into chitosan/PEO nanofibrous membrane: The effect on adsorption capability towards heavy metal ion. (JAPS No. 20171322). Year May 2017.
• 13. Synthesis and characterization of nanohybrid of Poly (octadecylacrylates derivatives)/montmorillonites as pour point depressants and flow improver for waxy crude oil. (JAPS No. 20182198). Year: Sept. 2018.
• 14. Enhanced thermal and mechanical properties of PW-based HTPB binder using Polystyrene (PS) and PS-SiO2 micro encapsulated paraffin wax (MePW). (JAPS No. 20173114) Year: Dec. 2017.
• 15. Non-isothermal simulation on pressure during resin transfer molding. (JAPS No. 20182468). Year: 2019.
• 16. Thermal conductivity and diffusivity of carbon reinforced PEKK composites. (JAPS No. 20183140). Year: Apr. 2019.
• 17. Novel green composites from styrene butadiene rubber and PO derivatives for high performance tires. (JAPS No. 20183264). Year: Jan. 2019.
• 18. Lubrication behaviours of PVA casted LSPEEK hydrogels towards artificial cartilage repair. (JAPS No. 20183498). Year: Feb. 2019.
• 19. The influence of temperature during over-moulding on the tensile modulus of self-reinforced poly (ethylene terephthalate). (JAPS No. 20191083). Year: May 2019.
• 20. Effect of the grafting percentage of natural rubber-graft-poly (2-hydroxyethyl acrylate) on cure characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of natural rubber/silica composites. (JAPS No. 20191402). Year: June 2019.

• 1. Training workshop held in Benin City, Nigeria on QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE AFRICAN RUBBER by the Professional Association of Natural Rubber in Africa, during which the Standard Africa Rubber, SAR scheme was conceived and developed. Nov. 1996.
• 2. The first national coordinated research Programmes on Rubber, during which research works to promote and boost rubber-based agricultural activities were the main thrust of discussions. May 1997.
• 3. An in plant staff training for senior, middle and secretaries/typist of RRIN, held in Iyanomo, main station, Nigeria. August 1997.
• 4. Workshop on TAPPING OF NATURAL RUBBER TREE held at RRIN, held in Iyanomo, main station and Akwete sub-station, Nigeria. July 1997.
• 5. A three-month training programme in CIRAD-CP, Montpelier, France on the STUDY ON THE VARIABILITY IN NATURAL RUBBER BALES OF DIFFERENT GRADES and a comprehensive study of computer packages like Quattro pro, Excel, Word, JMP, etc. Oct. 1997.
• 6. A one-year practical training in Polymer Science & Engineering in the development of an alternative tire thread formulation in the manufacture of Heavy-duty truck. Jan. 1998.
• 7. Technical conference and AGM of Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN) tag Rubbercon. 2001, with the theme “Meeting the Challenge of Change: the role of technology in the Rubber Industry”. Nov. 2001.
• 8. Workshop on Scientific Writing and Managerial Communication skills organized by a consulting Firm – Abuja, Nigeria. Dec. 2001.
• 9. Materials Society of Nigeria Conference (NIMACON-2004), Theme: Technological Re-engineering Nigeria through materials development. Dec. 2004.
• 10. ChemTech Conference, theme: Chemistry and the Rubber Industry. July 2007.
• 11. Technical Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria – ASOCHEM 2007, theme ‘Chemistry, A key Driver for National Development & Growth. Sept. 2007.
• 12. Annual General Business meeting of the Chemical Society of Nigeria at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Warri, Delta State. Sept., 2008.
• 13. International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria – Bauchi 2009, theme Chemistry – A catalyst for Sustainable Development. Oct. 2009.
• 14. Training on computer programme on Microsoft power point and Excel organized by Constrom Associates. 2009
• 15. Training workshop on Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) by Reads Management Consult 2010
• 16. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition, theme: Green Chemistry & sustainable development: Challenges and prospects. Sept., 2010.
• 17. Annual Technical Conference / AGM of Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN), Polymer: “A veritable tool in the actualization and sustainability of vision 20: 2020”. Oct., 2010
• 18. ChemTech Conference, on sustainable Green Chemistry and Rubber Industry. July 2011
• 19. Technical Conference / AGM of Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN), theme – Adding value to Nigeria’s Polymeric Natural Resources for Sustainable Economic Development. Oct., 2012.
• 20. Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) International Rubber Workshop, theme Management of Corynespora leaf disease, white root rot, Mistletoe, SALB & processing effluent of Natural rubber in Africa. Sept., 2012.
• 21. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) & Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) International Conference and congress. Sept., 2015
• 22. First University of Benin Annual Research Day (UBARD) Conference. Oct., 2015.
• 23. Second University of Benin Annual Research Day (UBARD) Conference. Oct., 2016.
• 24. ChemTech Annual Conference – Chemistry as a tool for technological, Entrepreneurial and Economic Development. July 2017.
• 25. RMRDC Conference on Natural Resources Development & Utilization – Re-focusing Natural Resources Development for Economic Diversification. July 2017.
• 26. Nigerian Materials Congress (NIMACON) on Challenges of Implementing Economic Diversification: Role of Engineering Materials and Solid Minerals Development. Nov., 2017.
• 27. Edo State Arts and culture festival 2017 tagged: Arts, Culture, Our wealth.
• 28. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) – Edo State Chapter 1st technical workshop On use of End Note.