Professor Ogbonna F. Joel is the Centre Leader for the World Bank
Africa Centre of Excellence in Oil Field Chemicals Research (ACECEFOR).
He is the African Regional Representative of National
Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP, USA). He is also
the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt. He
was the pioneer Director, Centre of Petroleum Research and
Training, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port
Harcourt and one time Director, Emerald Energy Institute (EEI),
University of Port Harcourt. He has also served as the Head of
Department, Petroleum & Gas Engineering, University of Port
Harcourt. He holds a B.Tech. Degree in Chemical/Petro-Chemical
Engineering from University of Science and Technology, Rivers State, M.Sc. in Engineering
Management from University of Benin and Ph.D. degree in Chemical/Petrochemical
Engineering from University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt. Prior to moving to the
University of Port Harcourt, he worked with Halliburton Energy Services, Nigeria for 18years
where he held various Senior Management positions ranging from Technology Manager to
Scientiō«c Advisor. He has several years of International exposure in Halliburton Research Centre,
Duncan, USA, where he worked with experts in oilō«eld chemicals and developed global best
practices in Laboratory Management and research protocols in oilō«eld related chemicals. He is
the managing consultant and founder of POCEMA LTD, an indigenous company that
specializes in local Content Research in oilō«eld Chemicals. Professor Ogbonna Joel is NCDMB
Chair in Petroleum Studies, a Subject expert in drilling Fluid technology and applications. He
specializes also in the management of environmental and pollution control issues in the Oil and
gas Industry.
