Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

Prof. N. M. Nafo

Head of Department

Mathematics

From the Rivers State University of Science and Technology Gazette (Extra Ordinary) Vol. 1, January 1982 No. 1 Published by Authority, it was discovered that the Department of Mathematics which started in 1980 on transition from College of Science and Technology to University of Science and Technology had only nine (9) members of staff. As shown below:

The Department of Mathematics runs programme that leads to the award of B.Sc in Pure and Applied Mathematics. The undergraduate programme is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and then deepen the students’ grasp of Mathematics. It also introduces them to the techniques and tools of research, develops in them the spirit of enquiry and generally prepares them to face challenges and solve problems in the field of Mathematical Sciences.

Equally, the Department offers service courses in Mathematics to other Departments and Faculties in the University.

BRIEF PROFILE OF THE HOD

Professor Ngia Mathew is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. He was employed in the University in 1998 as Lecturer II and rose to the ranks of Lecturer I in 2012, Senior Lecturer in 2017, a reader in 2020 and Professor in 2023.

He has National Certificate of Education (NCE) in Mathematics/Economics in 1981, Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Mathematics, with first class Honors in 1989, Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mathematics in 1997, all from University of Ibadan (UI) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University), Port Harcourt in 2017. He has more than fifty-five (55) publications in reputable foreign and local Journals and five (5) Textbooks (3 personal and 2 co-authored) written in Mathematics. His area of specialization is Applied Mathematics with research interest in Population Dynamics Modeling and Numerical Simulation. He is a member of Nigerian Mathematical Society (NMS) and Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN).

Professor Ngia Mathew Nafo is currently the Head of Department of Mathematics in the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.

Staff list in the Department

Name | Rank | Area Of Specialisation | Email Prof. A. O. Nwaoburu | Professor | Applied Mathematics (Differential Equation) | [email protected] Prof. E. H. Etuk | Professor | Applied Statistics (Time Series) | [email protected] Prof. I. D. Essi | Professor | Applied Statistics (Econometrics and Environmental Statistics) | [email protected] Prof. E. Amos | Professor | Applied Mathematics (Magnetohydrodynamic & Stability) | [email protected] Prof. N. M. Nafo | Professor/HOD | Numerical Method and Bio-Mathematics | [email protected] Prof. I. Davies | Professor | Pure and Applied Mathematics (Differential Equation & Control | [email protected] Dr. A. Weli | Senior Lecturer | Mathematical Analysis, Probability Theory and Bio-Mathematics | [email protected] Dr. C. Nwaigwe | Senior Lecturer | Applied Mathematics (Computational Mathematics) | [email protected] Dr. L. Ebiwareme | Lecturer I | Applied Mathematics (Fluid Stability) | [email protected] Mr. E. H. Amadi | Lecturer I | Applied Mathematics | [email protected] Dr. R. E. Akpodee | Lecturer II | Applied Mathematics | [email protected] Mrs R. Ndu | Lecturer II | Applied Mathematics | [email protected] Mr. C. P. Amadi | Assistant Lecturer | Applied Mathematics | [email protected] Mrs. Y. A. Da- Wariboko | Assistant Lecturer | Applied Statistics | [email protected] Mrs. I. B. Lekara- Bayo | Assistant Lecturer | Applied Statistics | [email protected] Mrs Nwafor Uloma Hanachor | Admin Officer II | | Mr. Sunny Wokekoro | Admin Officer | | Mr. Okechukwu Ede | Messenger | | Dr. M. T. Adeniran | Reader/Ag HOD | | Dr. A. R Bestman | Senior Lecturer I | | Dr. N. C. Jami | Senior Lecturer I | | Dr. S. M. Orisa | Senior Lecturer II | | Dr. H. S. Saxene | Lecturer I | | Mr. N. A. Fubara | Lecturer II | | Mr. S. A Gyomah | Lecturer II | | Mr. D. S. Ajimmy | Asst. Lecturer | | Mr. E. Ekem Abonte | Graduate Assistant | |

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research, Teaching and Learning.

STRUCTURE OF THE UNIT

Mathematics engages the intellect strongly and so it in every useful to physical Sciences and technology. Recently, the range of application has been entered to socio Biological Science and Economic world. The objective of the programme is therefore to offer a course which is suitable to as many as are in those categories as much as our staffing situation can make possible. The training is designed not only to develop special mathematical skills in our students but also to enable them acquire general technical techniques applicable in a variety of problems. On this way, we hope to achieve the aim, objectives and philosophy of the programme. It is important that our dear Department do not only specialize in the training of mathematicians but also gives a helping-hand almost every other Department in the University.

May I mention that we teach engineering students from their 1st year to their 3rd year and every other Department in this university but the Law Faculty entangle in their first year. As it stands now, we have only sixteen (16) academic staff, two (2) administrative officers and one (1) messenger.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMMES

Mathematics is an indispensible subject and a vital tool in the understanding of natural phenomena. It is the exact language of description, calculation, deduction, modeling and prediction. The possession of mathematical knowledge through this programme has therefore been fashioned from the foundation of elementary Algebra through Mathematical Analysis, differential Equations, Statistical data analysis, high level computational skills, to Applied Mathematics. Each of the branches of Mathematics is designed to develop cognitive abilities and skills relating to intellectual tasks. Therefore, apart from its intellectual interest, Mathematics is useful to physical scientists, engineers and technologist. In recent times, the range of applications has extended to include the Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science and the Business community. The concepts and methods necessary for application in the fascinating area above are well enshrined in the degree programme.

OBJECTIVE

The academic progrmme of Department of Mathematics has been fashioned to enable students develop the basic principles of Advanced Mathematics. The objectives of the programme are to:

• Instill in students a sense of enthusiasm for Mathematics and its applications in different areas of human endeavor.
• Develop in students, special mathematical and computational skills for solving variety of theoretical practical problems.
• Develop students with adequate knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to specialized areas in Mathematics or multi-disciplinary areas involving Mathematics.
• Develop in students, through education in Mathematical techniques, a range of transferrable skills and applications in mathematical and non-mathematical related employment.
• Generate in students an appreciation of the importance of Mathematical Sciences in Industrial, economic, technological, environmental and social context.