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Name

Prof. Ita Okon Akpan

Department

Physics

Designation

Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Prof. Ita Okon Akpan

Ita O. Akpan is a Professor of Nuclear Physics. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Physics. He is a holder of the Nigeria certificate in education (NCE) from the then prestigious College of Education, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, B.Sc (Hons) First Class from University of Maiduguri, M.Sc and Ph.D degrees from the University of Calabar. He has attended over twenty two (22) conferences and workshops within and outside Nigeria where he presented twelve (12) conference papers. Besides he has a total of forty seven (47) journal articles which have been published in reputable journals at local and international levels. Professor Ita Akpan is a deacon in the Assemblies of God Church at 91 Nelson Mandela Road, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. He is happily married with three children and three grandchildren.


S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
First School Leaving Certificate (Distinction) Government Primary School, Ikot Andem Itam, Itu, Akwa Ibom State 19631969
West African School CertificateItam Secondary School, Itam, Akwa Ibom State 19701974
GCE (11 Aggregates –DISTINCTION)Private Candidate NOV/DEC GCE 19751975
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCECollege of Education, Uyo19751978
B.Sc. (HONS) Physics, First ClassUniversity of Maiduguri, Borno State19811984
M.Sc. (Nuclear Physics)University of Calabar, Calabar19891993
Ph.D (Nuclear Physics) University of Calabar, Calabar19932003

S/N Publication
Akpan, I. O., Eddy, S. & Inyang, E. P., (2015), Determination of heavy metal contents in fluted pumpkin leaves (telferia occidentalis) along roadsides in Calabar, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, 2(33), 1857-1881.
Akpan, I. O., Antia, A. D., Ikot, A. N., & Ituen, E. E., (2014), Approximate bound state solutuions of Klein- Gordon equation with modified scarf II potential using parametric formof Nikiforov-Uvarov method. Conference proceedings of Nigerian Institute of Physics, 696-702.
Akpan, I. O., Azogor, W. E., Egbe, N. O., & Etim, P. I., (2013), Determination of heavy metal contents in soils from parts of Cross River State, Nigeria, using energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. World Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 5(2), 167-173.
Antia, A. D., Ikot, A. N., Akpan, I. O., & Awogu, O. A., (2013), Approximate solutions of the Klein-Gordon equation with unequal saclar and vector modified Hylleras potential. Indian Journal of Physics. Doi10.1007/512648-012-0210-3.
Essien, I. E., Inyang, S. O. & Akpan, I. O., (2013), Quality control programme in diagnostic radiology facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. World Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 5(2), 232-236.
Ikamaise, V. C., Akpan, I. O. Essiet, A. A. & Uwah, I. E. (2013). Concentrations and source apportionment of total suspended particulate matter in Calabar air basin. International Journal of Development and Sustainability
Ikot, A. N., Antia, A. D., Akpan, I. O. & Awoga, O. A., (2013), Bound state solutions of Schrodinger equation with modified Hylleraas plus exponential rosen morse potential. Revista Mexicana De Fisca, 59, 42-53.
Inyang, E. P., Akpan, I. O., & Obiajunwa, E., (2013), Investigation of soils affected by burnt hospital wastes in Nigeria using PIXE. Springer open Journal. 2(1) 208
Antia, A. D., Ikot, A. N., Ituen, E. E., & Akpan, I. O., (2012), Bound state solutions of the Klein-Gordon equation for deformed hulthen potential with position dependent mass. Sri Lankan Journal of Physics, 13(1), 27-40.
Ikot, A. N. & Akpan, I. O. (2012). Bound state solutions of the Schrodinger equation for a more general wood-saxon potential with arbitrary L-state. Chinese Physics Letter, Vol. 29(9), 090302.
Oladunjoye, A. A., Ikot, A. N. Akpan, I. O., & Antia, A. A., (2012), Solution of schrodinger equation with exponential coshine screened potential. Indian Journal Pure and Applied Physics, 50, 217-223
Akpan, I. O., Amodu, A. E., & Akpan, A. E., (2011), An assessment of the major elemental composition and concentration in limestone samples from Yandev and Odukpani areas of Nigeria using nuclear technique. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 4(3), 332-339.
Akpan, I. O., Amodu, A. E., & Akpan, A. E., (2011), Elemental analysis of limestone samples Obajana and Mfamosing limestone deposits, Nigeria, using nuclear technique. Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 69, 1355-1358.
Akpan, N. I., Akpabio, L. E. & Akpan, I. O., (2010), On the canonical transformation of time dependent harmonic oscillator. Journal of Physics Research International, 5, 1-4.
Etuk, S. E., Akpabio, L. E. & Akpan, I. O., (2010), Comparative study of thermal transport in zea mays and zea mays heartwood (Cork) boards. Journal of thermal science, 14(1), 31-38.
Ikot, A. N., Akpabio, L. E., Akpan, I. O., Umo, M. I. & Ituen, E. E. (2010). Quantum damped mechanical oscillator. International Journal of Optics, doi:10.1155/2010/275910.
Ikot, A. N., Edet, J. U., Akpabio, L. E., & Akpan, I. O., (2010), Path integrals and wave packets evolution of the modified caldirola-kanai oscillators. Latin America Journal of Physics Education, 4(2), 347-351.
Ikot, A. N., Edet, J. U., Akpabio, L. E., & Akpan, I. O., (2010), Wave packet evolution of damped oscillator with a time dependent linear potential. Latin America Journal of Physics Education, 4(2), 331-335.
Ikot, A. N., Edet, J. U., Akpan, I. O., & Akpabio, L. E., (2010), Damped harmonic oscillator with arbitrary time. International Journal of pure and applied Physics, 6(4), 501-507.
Ikot, A. N., Uwah, E. J., Akpabio, L. E., & Akpan, I. O., (2010), On the memory of non-locally damped harmonic oscillator. African journal of Mathematics Physics, 8, 43-50.
Akpan, I. O., Ama-Abasi, D., Obiajunwa, E. I., & Adebiyi, F. M., (2008), Elemental characterization of African cuttlefish, sepia berththeloti from the coastal waters of Qua Iboe River, Nigeria using energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence techniques. Nigerian Journal of Physics, 20(2).
Essiet, I. A., Uwah, E. J, Akpan, I. O., & Ikamise, V., (2007), Determination of the concentration of total suspended particulate (TSP) in ambient air around Ikot Abasi Aluminum smelter plant. Nigerian Integrated Journal of Sciences and Engineering, 16(1), 63-70.
Mokobia, C. E., Adebiyi, F. M., Akpan, I. O., Olise, F. S., & Tchokossa, P., (2006), Radioassay of prominent Nigerian fossil using gamma and TXRF spectroscopy. Fuel. 85, 1811-1814.
Akpan, I. O., Uwah, E. J. & Osadede, F. A. N., (2005), Application of total reflection x-ray fluorescence technique for elemental analysis of Nigerian crude oils. Nigerian Journal of Physics, 17(2).
Essiet, A. A., Uwah, E. J., Udoimuk, A. B., & Akpan, I. O., (2004), Assessment of water quality by gamma ray radiation technique. Journal of Research Information and education, 3(2), 11-22.
Udoimuk, A. B. & Akpan, I. O., (2004), The use of instability indices in predicting amount of rainfall in some northern Nigeria towns. Journal of Nigerian Environmental Society, 1(1), 16-22.
Uwah, E. J., Akpan, I. O., & Udoimuk, A. B., (2003), Correlation between the rates of evaporation of moisture from soil and some metrological parameters. Journal of Nigerian Environmental Society, 1(1), 16-22.
Ama-Abasi, D. & Akpan, I. O., (2000), Elemental concentration and size relationship in African cuttlefish (Sepia Bartheloti), from the coastal waters of Qua Iboe River, Nigeria. Journal of Fisheries Society of Nigeria. Conference proceedings, 245-249.

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S/N Conference Description Started Finished
The Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) Conference Held at Makurdi, Benue State (1981).1981-02-281981-02-28
National Workshop on Continuous Assessment in Physics / Mathematics Held at Jos, (July 6-9, 1986).1986-07-061986-07-09
Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics, Calabar (1993).1993-03-181993-03-18
A New Millennium: A New Healthy Environment at the Polytechnic Calabar. 24th – 26th May, 2000Heavy Metal Status Around Industrial Sites in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State Using Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Technique2000-05-242000-05-26
Annual Conference of Nigerian Environmental Society Held at Port Harcourt, 2003.2003-09-222003-09-22
Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at Kaduna Polytechnic, From 15th – 18th September, 2004.Application of Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Technique for Elemental Analysis of Nigerian Crude Oils.2004-09-152004-09-18
Intervention Workshop for Science Teachers Held at FGGC, Mkpat Enin LGA, Akwa Ibom State on 4th, 11th and 18th December, 2004.2004-12-042004-12-18
Intervention Workshop for Science Teachers Held at CCC, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 2nd, 9th And 19th July, 2005.2005-07-022005-07-19
Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife from 17th -19th August, 2005.Effect of Sample Treatment on Trace Elements’ Determination of Nigerian Crude Oils by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Technique.2005-08-172005-08-19
Annual Conference on Research Reactor Utilization, Accra, Ghana from 21st -22nd November, 2005.: Essential Trace Element Abundances in Nigerian Oyster.2005-11-212005-11-22
. Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 16th – 19th August, 2006.2006-08-162006-08-19
Intervention Workshop for Science Teachers Held at Government Secondary School, Afaha Eket, on September, 2006.2006-09-022006-09-02
Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at Lagos State University from August 15 – 18, 2007.2007-08-152007-08-18
Intervention Workshop for Science Teachers Held At CCC Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 27th October and 3rd November, 2007.2007-10-272007-11-03
National Workshop on Education And Training to Support the Introduction of Nuclear Power in Nigeria Held From 24th – 28th June, 2008, Abuja.2008-06-242008-06-28
International Conference on Information Technology and Economic Development, Held at University of Calabar from 24th -27th July, 2008.2008-07-242008-07-27
Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at Federal University of Technology, Owerri, from 15th – 18th October, 2008.Analysis of Elemental Composition of African Cuttlefish from The Gulf of Guinea Using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) Technique.2008-10-152008-10-18
33rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics at the University of Ibadan.Elemental Analysis of Limestone Samples from Obajana and Mfamosing Limestone Deposits, Nigeria Using Nuclear Technique.2010-10-112010-10-16
34th Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at the Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (10th – 16th October, 2011).Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of Sediments Along the Cross River Channel in Cross River State, Nigeria.2011-10-102011-10-16
35th Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics Held at the University of Abuja from 25th – 30th March, 2013.Elemental Concentration of Sediments Along Cross River in Cross River State, Nigeria Using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Technique.2013-03-252013-03-30
36th Annual National Conference Held at the University of Uyo from 26th – 29th May, 2014. 2014-05-262014-05-29
38th Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Physics held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University from 5th – 9th October, 2015.2015-10-052015-10-09