Omonhinmin A. Conrad

NAME OMONHINMIN, ASOTIE CONRAD a.omoconrad@covenantuniversity.com
NATIONALITY Nigerian

SPECIALIZATION/INTEREST
• Plant Morphological & Molecular Systematics
• Plant Genetics/Genetic Resources Characterization & Management
• Biometry (Biostatistics)
• Environmental Genomics
• Field Ecology
• Environmental Impact Assessment/Monitoring

QUALIFICATION
i. Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua, Edo State
 West African School Certificate (WASC).
ii. University of Benin, Benin City
 B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany, (2nd Class Upp. Hons).
iii. iii. Uthman Dan-Fodio University, Consultancy,
 Diploma in Computer Studies.
iv. iv. University of Benin, Benin City
 M.Sc. (Plant biosystematics).
v v. University of Benin, Benin City
 PhD (Plant Gen. Resources & Molecular systematics)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1. Ogunniran K. O., Ajanaku K. O., James O. O., Ajani O. O.1, Nwinyi, C. O., Omonhinmin C. A., Allensela M. A. Synthesis, physical properties, antimicrobial potentials of some mixed antibiotics complexed with transition metals and their effects on alkaline phosphatase activities of selected rat tissues. Scientific Research & Essay Vol.3 (8): 348-354.
2. Idu, M., Gill, L.S., Omonhinmin, A.C. & Onyibe H.I. 2007. Determination of Phenology, Seed Germination and Development of Hura crepitans using Chemical Scarifications. International Journal of Botany, 3(1): 118-121.
3. Idu, M., Gill, L.S., Omonhinmin, A.C. & Ejale A 2006. Ethnomedicinal Uses of Trees among Bachama tribe of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 5(2) 273-278.

4. Omonhinmin, A.C. & Osawaru M. E. 2005. Morphological Characterization of two species of Abelmoschus: Abelmoschus esculentus and Abelmoschus caillei. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletters, 144: 52-56.

5. Idu, M., Ogboghodo, A. I., Omonhinmin, A.C. 2003b. Effect of soil types on the seed germination of Helianthus annuus L. Agricultural Science Digest, 23(2):101-103.
6. Idu M, Omonhinmin C A, Ogidiolu A. 2003a. Germination and dormancy in seed of Dichrostachys cinerea. Seed Research, 31(1):72-76.
7. M. Idu & Omonhinmin, A.C. 2002d. Effect of Methanol & Ethanol Pretreatments on the germination and seedling development of Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn. (Fabaceae). Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, 25(1): 35-37.

COURSES, CONFERENCES.
• 16th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria, Benin City. March, 2007. (Member , LOC)
• International Conference on Infrastructure Development and the Environment (Iciden-Abuja 2006) ABUJA. September 10-15, 2006. Paper delivered: Power, Poverty & Sustainability: A Case Study Of Environmental Impact Assessments Conducted In Niger Delta Area Of Nigeria. Charles Mrabure & Conrad Omnohinmin
• The 12th, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Biennial International Conference On The Oil And Gas Industry In Nigeria – HSE Perspective, Calabar. NOV. 6 – 8TH, 2006.
• 4th Seminar on Climate changes and Energy. EDRIN, Benin City. November 22, 2006.
Paper delivered: Climatic Changes and Energy Management - Conrad Omonhinmin.
• World Environment Day, June 2007. Organized by Ray Power/AIT and Energy News Lagos.
Paper delivered: State of Nigeria Biodiversity and its Environmental Implications - Conrad Omonhinmin.

SKILLS
• Statistical minded, Active field researcher, Excellent Communicator, Interpersonal relationship
• Environmental Impact Analysis and Auditing Techniques
• Life Cycle Analysis of Infrastructure Systems.
• Issues in Sustainable Development. ISO Standards (ISO 14000 and 9000 standards
• Education Curriculum Development for Effective Learning.
• Quality & Environmental Management System (QEMS).
• Model and Computer Statistical Analyses (competent on several software)

PROJECTS
• Team Leader and Consultant Plant Scientist, EIA of NPDC Proposed “Wellhead for OREDO J & K” at Ologbo, Oziengbe, Oredo Local Government Area, of Edo State, Nigeria. Responsibilities: Geo referencing, Vegetation, species characterization, abundance and distribution, Sampling point’s determination, Socio-Economics, General Co-ordination of EIA Team, etc November 2006 – June 2007.
• Team Leader, Consultant Plant Scientist. EER on the Dualization of Okada-Ofunwegbe Road. RESPONSIBILITIES: Geo referencing, Vegetation, species characterization, abundance and distribution, Sampling point’s determination, Socio-Economics, General Co-ordination of EER Team, Community Liaison., etc November January 2007– July 2007.
• Assistant Team Leader, Consultant Plant Scientist: EIA of Niger Delta Power Holding Company’s Power Stations at Eyaen (Edo State), Egbema (Imo State), for the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel, Nigeria. Envirochem Patnas, Sahel Consults, and Baseline and Engineering Services (A consortium of Lagos and Abuja based consultants). Responsibilities: Vegetation distribution and characterization, geo-referencing and Sampling point’s determination, Data harmonization, Draft report writing. May – June 2006.

CURRENT RESEARCH
1. Seed germplasm - Cultivated and Wild in Southern Nigeria: Genetic Diversity Implications
2. Diversity of Plants involved in Stabilization of Kitchen (Restaurant) Effluents in Cafeterias in Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.