OKO EMMANUEL GODWIN
PhD in Applied Sciences with specialisation in Astrochemistry and Atmospheric chemistry
Santiago
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a first-class degree in Industrial Chemistry, driven by a passion for creating value through research and academic endeavors aimed at improving the world. Strong leadership skills complement the ability to work independently or collaboratively to achieve set goals. Current research focuses on ab-initio electronic structure calculations, investigating spectroscopic parameters for gas-phase molecule detection, and exploring the kinetics and chemical evolution of pathways in interstellar clouds. Committed to advancing insights in astrochemistry and molecular chemistry, with over 20 published articles in both local and international journals. Actively seeking a postdoctoral position in related fields, with a PhD program nearing completion and a viva voce scheduled for May 6th, 2026.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Managing Director
Godwin Chalks
01.2019 - Current
- Personal startup, manage and direct at Godwin Chalks.
Private Tutor
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered private classes in Chemistry and English to high school students, providing personalized support to enhance their academic performance.
Research Experience
Universidad de Huelva, Spain
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in investigations through the Maria Sklodowska-Curie ATMOS program, focusing on research in the spectral characterisation of N-bearing molecule.
Doctoral Program Teaching Experience
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Taught Research Methodology to student of pedagogy in English within the Faculty of Education, Universidad Autonoma de Chile.
Research Experience
Universidad de Huelva, Spain
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in investigations through the Maria Sklodowska-Curie ATMOS program, focusing on research in the symmetry of N-bearing molecule.
Poster Presentation
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Presented a poster on "Ab-initio Spectroscopic Characterization of C2H4N2" from 13-16 November 2023.
III Chilean Astrochemistry School
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in the III Chilean Astrochemistry School from 28 November to 2 December 2022.
Investigator
National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
5th Biennial Conference of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Participated in the 5th Biennial Conference.
Presiding Officer
Independent National Electoral Commission (NEC Adhoc Staff)
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Worked as INEC Adhoc Staff.
Head of Department/Chemistry Teacher
Vision Development College, Biam, Ukum LGA, Benue State
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked as HOD and Chemistry tutor from January 2018 to 2019.
Academic Lecturer
Vision Polytechnic, Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA, Benue State
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served as a lecturer of LABORATORY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PREPARING AND DELIVERING CLASSES.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Abia State
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Serve the government of the federal republic of Nigeria under the NYSC scheme for one year, taught students at Eziafor Community Secondary School during the period.
Industrial Training
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Completed industrial training at Dangote Cement Plc.
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Chemical Sciences (Astrochemistry Cmistry)
05.2001 -
- Full PhD Scholarship, 2022 from Doctorate in Applied Sciences, Universidad Autonoma de Chile
- Marie-Curie ATMOS program, Universidad de Huelva Spain, 2024 from European Research and Innovation Program Horizon 2020
- Thesis Statement: Ab-initio Spectroscopic Studies of Potential Atmospheric and Astrophysical Molecules
NYSC Discharge Certificate - National Service
05.2001 -
BSc - Industrial Chemistry
12-2017
GPA: 4.82
- Recipient of certificate of Honour for brilliant academic performance, 2013/2014 academic session
- Recipient of certificate of Honour for brilliant academic performance, 2014/2015 academic session
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE/NECO) - undefined
12-2011
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Written and oral communication skills
Problem solving
Polyvalent professional
Adaptability and flexibility
Analytical skills
Public speaking
EXPERIENCE
- Certificate of Participation in the Conference titled "XIII Workshop on Computational Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy" Served as a presenter in the conference where I shared my research via oral presentation findings held in Concon, Chile 17th - 20th November 2025.
- Certificate of Participation in Conference titled "International Conference ATMOS2025 "Greenhouse Gases and Pollutants: Spectroscopy, Reactivity, Gas-Gas and Gas-Solid Interactions, Theoretical and Experimental Techniques" Served as a presenter in the conference where I shared my research findings via oral presentation with the global scholars in the field held in Agadir, Morocco 6th - 10th October 2025.
- Certificate of Participation in Seminar on "Youths and the Future: Global Challenges of the 21st Century" Served as a panelist in the discussion "Youth and the Future: Global Challenges of the 21st Century", held within the framework of the Five Continents Fair: Africa Day 28th August 2025.
- Certificate of Participation Seminar on "Ethics and Scientific Integrity in the Digital Era" Participated in the seminar "Ethics and Scientific Integrity in the Digital Era", organized by the Jean Monnet e-RIDE Module and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. 19th August 2025.
- Certificate of participation in the conference: Simposio Internacional Cosmología y Evolución Cósmica, Universidad de Chile, held between 8 -10th August, 2025
- Certificate in Design of Applied Research Projects and Intellectual Property participated in the course between November 18, 2024, and January 17, 2025 18th November 2024 - 17th January 2025
- Panelist: Delivered a talk titled "Talks from Five Continents: Research as a Tool in Becoming a Global Citizen Who Contributes to Society" at the Universidad Autonoma de Chile
Accomplishments
- Certificate of honour by Students Chemical Society of Nigeria, FUW Chapter ......2016
- Certificate of honour for brilliant academic performance by the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria ..... 2015
- Certificate of honour for brilliant academic performance by the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria ..... 2014
Publications
- Godwin, O. E., Inostroza, N., Mardones, D., Bizzocchi, L., Mendoza, E., Senent, M. L., & Carvajal, M. (2026). Ab initio characterization of C2H4N2 isomers: Structures, electronic energies, spectroscopic parameters, and formation pathways. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 164(4). doi:10.1063/5.0294525
- Godwin, Emmanuel O., Inostroza-Pino, N., MacLeod-Carey, D., & Mardones, D. (2025). Formation pathways and detectability of interstellar C2HNO -bearing molecules. Astronomy and Astrophysics. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/202557179
- Inostroza-Pino, N., Godwin, O. E., Mardones, D., & Ge, J. (2024). Formation pathways of formic acid (HCOOH) in regions with methanol ices? Astronomy & Astrophysics, 688, A140. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202346642
- Rotational spectroscopic characterisation of the [D2,C,S] system: an update from the laboratory and theory. Inostroza-Pino, N., Lattanzi, V., Palmer, C. Z., Fortenberry, R. C., Mardones, D., Caselli, P., & Godwin, O. E. (2023). Molecular Physics. Published November 10, 2023.https://doi.org/10.1080/00268976.2023.2280762
- Quantum Chemical Studies on C₄H₄N₂ Isomeric Molecular Species. Etim, E. E., Khan, M. E., Godwin, O. E., & Ogofotha, G. O. (2021). Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, DOI: 10.46481/jnsps.2021.282
- Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of African Peach (Sarcocephalus latifolius). Godwin, O. E., Egwaikhide, P. A., & Etim, E. E. (2020). Organic and Medicinal Chemistry International Journal, 9(5), OMCIJ.MS.ID.555775. Published August 18, 2020. DOI: 10.19080/OMCIJ.2020.09.555775
- Computational Studies of Sulphur Trioxide (SO₃) and Its Protonated Analogues. Etim, E. E., Godwin, O. E., Onen, A. I., Ushie, O. A., Andrew, C., Lawal, U., & Khanal, G. P. (2018). Journal of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, 43(2), 42-49.
- Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Lavandula angustifolia. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347553584_Phytochemical_and_Antimicrobial_Properties_of_Lavandula_angustifolia [accessed Nov 01 2024]
- Application of Water Quality Index for the Assessment of Water from Different Sources in Nigeria. Adelagun, R. O. A., Etim, E. E., & Godwin, O. E. (2021). IntechOpen. Published August 4, 2021. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.98696
- Kinetic Studies of the Biosorption of Lead and Zinc using Tea Leaves (Camellia Sinensis) as Adsorbent. Etim, E. E., Julius, J., Godwin, O. E., & Ekpenyon, E. O. (2019). International Journal of Environmental and Bioenergy, 14(1), 83-93.
- Protonation in Noble Gas Containing Molecular Systems: Observing Periodic Trends in CF₃Cl, CF₃Br, CH₃F, CH₃Cl. Etim, E. E., Godwin, O. E., & Olagboye, S. A. (2020). International Journal of Advanced Research in Physical Science (IJARPS), 7(6), 14-19. www.arcjournals.org
- And many others
Timeline
Research Experience - Universidad de Huelva, Spain
11.2024 - 05.2025
Research Experience - Universidad de Huelva, Spain
05.2024 - 08.2024
Poster Presentation -
11.2023 - 11.2023
Doctoral Program Teaching Experience - Universidad Autónoma de Chile
04.2023 - 12.2024
III Chilean Astrochemistry School -
11.2022 - 12.2022
Private Tutor -
01.2022 - Current
Investigator - National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria
07.2021 - 04.2022
5th Biennial Conference of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria -
01.2020 - 12.2020
Presiding Officer - Independent National Electoral Commission (NEC Adhoc Staff)
02.2019 - 02.2019
Managing Director - Godwin Chalks
01.2019 - Current
Head of Department/Chemistry Teacher - Vision Development College, Biam, Ukum LGA, Benue State
01.2018 - 01.2019
Academic Lecturer - Vision Polytechnic, Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA, Benue State
01.2018 - 01.2019
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Abia State
01.2018 - 12.2018
Industrial Training - Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant
04.2016 - 10.2016
Universidad Autónoma De Chile - Ph.D., Applied Chemical Sciences (Astrochemistry Cmistry)
05.2001 -
National Youth Service Corps - NYSC Discharge Certificate, National Service
05.2001 -
NEM Secondary School - Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE/NECO),
Federal University Wukari, Nigeria - BSc, Industrial Chemistry