Professor Oboho studied Chemical Engineering at the Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry, Moscow, where he obtained a M.Sc. degree (with distinction) in 1976 and PhD in 1979. He is a registered Professional Engineer with COREN, Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), Fellow of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (FNSChE) and Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (MAIChE) Prof. Oboho has served in the various capacity in the University, he was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, from April 2015 to 1st August 2019; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, from 2010 to 2015; Ag. Head, Department of Chemical/Petrochemical and Petroleum Engineering, R/S UST, Port Harcourt from August July 2005 to August 2006; Ag. Head, Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering R/S UST Port Harcourt from August 1987 to October 1989 and currently the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden.

1. E. O. Oboho and A. A. Guriev, “Chemical reactivity of petroleum coke with isotropic and anisotropic structures.” Neftepererabotka i neftechimiya, No. 6, Moscow, 1979, pp. 33-35.

2. E. O. Oboho, A. A. Guriev and Z. I. Sunyaev, “Regulation of the chemical reactivity of needle coke.” Neftepererabotka i neftechimiya, No. 11 Moscow, 1979, pp. 10-12.

3. E. O. Oboho and S. P. Oboho. “Optical density as a measure of the oxidation characteristics of aviation gasoline.” Nigerian Journal for Technological Development, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1989, pp. 51-54.

4. E. O. Oboho and S. P. Oboho. “Catalytic cracking in the presence of an aromatic addition.” Chemical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 15, No. 4, 1992, Fed. Rep. of Germany, pp. 278-281.

5. E. O. Oboho and S. P. Oboho. “Increasing the yield of vacuum distillates through the addition of aromatic extracts to atmospheric residue.” Journal of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, 11 (1 & 2), 1992, pp. 1-5.

 6. S. A. Amadi, E. O. Oboho, H. A. Ogoni and P.C. Onwukwe. “Rheology and drilling fluid loss during drilling operations.” African Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, May 2000, pp.47-51.

7. H. A. Ogoni, E. O. Oboho, S. A. Amadi and I. Edubamolei. “Thermal treatment of petroleum oily sludge for sanitary landfill in the Niger Delta.” African Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1, No.1, May 2000, pp. 7-13.

8. H. A. Ogoni, E. O. Oboho, S. A. Amadi and B. M. S. Alawa. “Monitoring biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon through carbon dioxide evolution.” African Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1 & 2, July 2000, pp. 25-28.

9. H.A. Ogoni, E. O. Oboho, S. A. Amadi. “Determination of optimum temperature and pH for biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon mixture.” African Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1&2, July 2000, pp. 73-75.

10. S. A. Amadi, E. O. Oboho and H. A. Ogoni. “Relationship between rheology and drilling fluid loss during drilling operations – 11, Experimental.” Journal of Engineering, India, Vol. 10, No. 2, August 2000, pp. 49-61.

11. E. O. Oboho, H. A. Ogoni and S. P. Oboho. “Coking of Nigerian crude oil                                  residues.” Journal of Engineering, India Vol. 10, No, 2, August 2000, pp. 41-48

12. E. O. Oboho, H. A. Ogoni and S. P. Oboho. “Simulation of reactor block of the oxidation of sulfur IV oxide to sulfur VI oxide.” Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 4, December 2000, pp. 1365-1378.

13. E. O. Oboho, H. A. Ogoni and S. P. Oboho. “Modeling of an industrial fluid catalytic cracking reactor.” Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 4, December 2000, pp. 1515-1530.

14. H. A. Ogoni, E. O. Oboho and C. I. Osawaru. “Computer-aided design of a multiple effect evaporation unit for the concentration of orange juice.” Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 1, March 2001, pp. 1649-1666.

15. H. A. Ogoni, E. O. Oboho and O. C. Onyenwuna. “Development of a model for the prediction of the concentration of petroleum hydrocarbons in an effluent.” Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol.4, No. 1, March 2001, pp. 1540-1553.

16. E. O. Oboho. “Training of Engineers in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions.” Petroleum Training Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, June 2001, pp. 42-47.

17.  E. O. Oboho, J. G. Akpa and S. P. Oboho. “Modeling of a rise-type Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit – the three-lump model.” Journal of Engineering, India, Vol. 11, No.2, August 2001, pp. 129-137.

18. E. O. Oboho and J. G. Akpa. “Modeling of a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) riser reactor – the four-lump model.” Journal of Modeling, Design and Management of Engineering systems No. 1. 2002, pp. 39-52.

19. E. O. Oboho and J. G. Akpa. “A model for predicting the yield of products in a fluid catalytic cracking riser reactor.” International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1, No.1, 2002, pp. 64-71.

20. E. O. Oboho. “Application of the three-lump model for the simulation of a fluid catalytic cracking riser reactor.” AMSE Journal, France, Vol. 64, No.2, 2003, pp. 17-28.

21. E. O. Oboho. ”Used oil disposal in Nigeria- the cement kiln option.” International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.1. No.2, 2003, pp. 10-13.

22. E. O. Oboho. “Purification of used lubricating oils by filtration through a bed of glass beads.” Journal of Nigerian Environmental Society, Vol.1, No.2, 2003, pp. 137-144.

23. E. O. Oboho. “Modeling and simulation of a rotary dryer for corn and beans.” Journal of Research in Engineering, Vol.2, No.1, 2005, pp. 1-7.

24. E. O. Oboho. “Estimation of activation energies for the simulation of an industrial naphtha reformer.” International Journal of Science and Technology, No. 4, Vol.2, 2005, pp.23-28.

25. E. O. Oboho, J. G. Akpa, K.K. Dagde. “Application of the three-lump kinetic model for the catalytic cracking of gas oil in a fluidized bed reactor.” International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.2, 2005, pp. 29-35.

26. E. O. Oboho. “Dynamic modeling and simulation of a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) riser reactor.” Journal of Engineering, India, Vol. 15, No.1, 2006, pp. 45-56.

27. E. O. Oboho, J.G. Akpa. K.K. Dagde and D. O. Njobuenwu. “Application of the four-lump kinetic model for the simulation of a fluidized bed reactor for catalytic cracking of gas oil.” Journal of Engineering, India, Vol.16, No.1, 2006, pp. 27-44.

28. C. P. Ukpaka and E. O. Oboho. “Biokinetics for the production of nitrogen from natural aquatic system polluted with crude oil.” A.M.S.E. Journal, Vol.67, No.2, 2006, pp. 39-58.

29. D. O. Njobuenwu, E. O. Oboho, and R. H. Gumus. “Determination of contact angle from contact area of liquid droplet spreading on solid substrate.” Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies, Bucharest, Issue 10, Jan. – June 2007, pp.29-38.

30. T. Ademiluyi, E. O. Oboho and M. Owudogu. “Investigation into the thin layer drying models of Nigerian popcorn varieties.” Leonardo Electronic Journal of Technologies, Issue 13, July to December 2008, pp.47-62

31. Ademiluyi Taiwo, Oboho E.O. and Akpan D.J. (2013) The effect of pyrolysis temperature and time on the properties of polyethylene wax and hydrocarbon gases produced from polyethylene sachets. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

32. Ikpe J. Udom, Mbajiorgu and Esio O. Oboho. (2018) “Development and evaluation of a constructed pilot-scale horizontal subsurface flow wetland treating piggery wastewater.” Ain Shans Engineering Journal.

Conference Papers

1. E. O. Oboho. “Used oil management in Nigeria.” Presented at N.N.P.C. Seminar on Lubricating Oil Situation in Nigeria. The Nigerian Petroleum News, August 1985, pp.5-8.

2. E. O. Oboho. “Quality improvement and utilization of used lubricating oils.” ESSAN Proceedings, Vol. 6&7, Ilorin, 1987, pp.131-139.

3. E. O. Oboho and S. P. Oboho. “Effect of calcination temperature on the chemical reactivity of high and low sulfurous petroleum cokes.” ESSAN Proceedings, Vol. 6&7, 1987, pp. 140-147.

4. A. Miadonye and E. O. Oboho. “Medical application of plastics – Viability of hypodermic syringe manufacturing industry in Nigeria.” Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, 1987, pp. 114-127.

5. E. O. Oboho and S. P. Oboho. “Regulation of the yield of vacuum gas oil by the use of aromatic and non-aromatic additions.” Proceedings of 18th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, 1988, pp. 43-49.

6. Ademiluyi Taiwo, Oboho E. O. and Owudogu Michael. (2006) “Investigation into the thin layer drying models of Nigerian popcorn varieties” Proceedings of 36th NSChE Annual Conference.

7. Esio O. Oboho, Rasheed Babalola and Etim Bassey. (2018) “Suitability of developing Zeolte Y catalyst from Ediko Nigeria clay”. Presented at 2018 AIChE Annual General Meeting.