CENTRAL INSTRUMENT LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Commemorates “WORLD LABORATORY DAY 2025” by organising
2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LABORATORY RESEARCH AND TECHNOPRENEURIAL INNOVATIONS
In collaboration with: Faculty of Science
In partnership with: Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Departments, Centres, Institutes, Unions and Associations.
Theme: Research and Technopreneurial Advances for Climate and Global Issues
Mode of Participation: Physical or virtual
Venue: Auditorium of Institute of Petroleum & Energy Studies, University of Port Harcourt.
Date: 21st to 25th April, 2025
Pre-conference Workshop – In partnership with: APEX ANALYTICS LTD (Hands-on Training on Gas Chromatography: 22nd April, 2025 (Enquiry: +2347031077668).
“The conference is focused on creating exchange of fresh opportunities for impactful ideas, human capital training, discoveries, information and communication technologies, intellectual discourse, learning, teaching, business, Technopreneurial skills, advanced experimental knowledge, digital technology, health-related practice, climate issue, instrumentation, quality control, sustainable advancements, circular economy, regional, national and global development, etc.”
Sub-themes:
- Technopreneurial Opportunities in Green Energy Systems, Water Conservation and Management
- Global Climate Change, Climate-Smart Practices and Technologies
- Pharmaceutical product formulations, Disease Management and Therapeutic Monitoring
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Green Initiatives for Natural Resources and Industrial Processes
- Innovative Solutions for Tourism, Transportation and Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship in Household Products, Fashion, Cosmetics, etc.
- Innovations in Health Care System, Orthodox and Herbal Medicine
- Technopreneurial Advances for Humanities, Theatre Art, Music, Fine Art, Design and Film Industries
- Eco-compatible and Cost-Effective Refining Process of Hydrocarbons
- Innovative Banking, Business and Financial Management, and Circular Economy for Sustainable Development
- Research Innovations for Remediation of Environmental Pollution and Waste Management
- Technopreneurial Development for Security Management and Urban Planning
- Methodological trends for Education, Creativity, Teaching, Instrumentation and Quality Control
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in Research and Technopreneurial Innovations
- Engineering, Science and Construction Technological advances
- Developmental Measures for Information, Communication, Digital Technology and Internet Literacy
- Law, Political and Sociological Advancements for Sustainability
- Geographic Innovation for Social, Environmental and Economic Development
- Computational and Statistical Methods for Big Data Analytics
- Innovative advances in Counselling, Mental Health, Addiction and Rehabilitation
| Chief Host | Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill | Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt |
| Host | Prof. Iyeopu Siminialayi | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) |
| Co-Hosts | Prof. Millicent Ibezim-Ezeani | Director, Central Instrument Laboratory & Chairperson, Conference Organizing Committee (+234 703 945 0740) |
| Prof. Chukwuemeka Ehirim | Dean, Faculty of Science (+234 703 227 5899) | |
| Keynote presenter | Prof. Edward Laws | Professor in Environmental Science (FAAAS)
Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Energy, Coast and Environment, Louisiana State University, USA |
| Lead paper presenter | Prof. Vincent Anireh | Professor of Artificial Intelligence
MCPN, IEEE, IAENG, AAAS Head, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, Nigeria |
| Conference Organising Committee contacts: | ||
| Prof. Olanrewaju Lawal | Secretary &Technical (+234 806 366 8192) | |
| Dr. Linda Oghenekaro | Logistics (+234 803 437 9834) | |
| Dr. Oteiva Frank | Publicity (+234 806 647 1227) | |
| Dr. Peter Onyegbado | Exhibitions (+234 8064450164) | |
| Gift Suotor | Accommodation (+234 806 690 8698) | |
| Owhonda Ihunwo | Correspondence (+1 929 636 5701) | |
| Amarachi Eke | Welfare (+234 703 107 7668) | |
| Odinaka Nnodim | Documentation (+234 8062892577) | |
| Innocent Dennis | Venue (+234 803 054 4830) | |
Registration
Evidence of payment should be sent to the Organizing Committee’s secretary via email: centralinstrumentlaboratory@uniport.edu.ng
Conference Registration Fee
| Category | Early Bird
(1st Jan–29th Feb. 2025) |
Late Registration
(From 1st Mar. 2025) |
| Post-graduate students | N12,000 | N15,000 |
| Academic staff/ other professionals | N25,000 | N30,000 |
| Corporate participants | N50,000 | N60,000 |
| Foreign participants | 100 USD | 150 USD |
| Account Details | Naira |
| Bank Name | U & C Micro Finance Bank |
| Account Name | Central Instrument Laboratory |
| Account Number | 1100260532 |
Call for Abstract and Full Paper Submission
- Abstract should not exceed 250 words and must clearly contain aim, objectives, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations with a maximum of five (5) keywords.
- Abstract should contain the title of the paper, author(s) names, affiliation, phone number and email address of the corresponding author.
- Abstract and full paper must have not been submitted or published elsewhere
- Author(s) should clearly indicate the conference sub-themes under which the paper(s) would be presented.
- Abstract and full paper should be submitted electronically via the email: centralinstrumentlaboratory@uniport.edu.ng
- Selected high quality manuscripts will be forwarded to International Journal of Research and Technopreneurial Innovations for review and possible publication.
Important Dates
Abstract and full paper submission begins: 21st January 2025
Early bird registration: 21st January to 29th February 2025
Notification of Abstract acceptance begins: 30th January 2025
Abstract submission ends: 29th February 2025
Late registration begins: 1st March 2025
Full paper submission ends: 14th March 2025
Arrival of Participants, Onsite Registration & Collection of Conference Materials: 21st April 2025
Pre-conference workshop: 22nd April 2025
Opening Ceremony, Plenary Sessions, Exhibitions, etc.: 23rd April 2025
Plenary & Technical Sessions, Exhibitions, etc.: 24th April 2025
Departure of Participants: 25th April 2025
Visit http://cil.uniport.edu.ng/conference/ for more information.
Accommodation (Hotels around University of Port Harcourt)
| S/№ | Name of Hotel | Contact | Rate per room (N) | Address | |
| Standard | Executive | ||||
| 1 | Helena Haven Hotel | 08030879627
07064407035 (24 hours light) |
20,000 | 25,000 | Km 1 East-West Rd, Port Harcourt; Opposite Emerald Energy Institute, UNIPORT |
| 2 | Habitat Hotel and Resort | 08064733100
08177552867 (24 hours light) |
25,000 | 28,000 | № 5 Habitat Drive, NTA/Choba Road, Rumualogu, Port Harcourt |
| 3 | College Court Suites | 07032221340
08068823140 (24 hours light) |
15,000 | 20,000 | Opposite Salvation Ministry, Along Alogu Road, Alakahia (opposite UPTH gate) |
| 4 | MBL Hotel | 08064557931
(24 hours light) |
15,000 | 18,000 | Beside Rugana Filling Station, Along Alogu Road, Alakahia (opposite UPTH gate) |
Advertisement
Establishments/companies/organisations/enterprises/individuals can advertise in the Programme of Events or Book of Abstracts following the under-listed categories:
| S/№ | Category of Adverts | Rate (N) |
| 1 | Part of front cover | 350,000 |
| 2 | Back cover | 300,000 |
| 3 | Inside front cover | 250,000 |
| 4 | Inside back cover | 200,000 |
| 5 | Full page | 100,000 |
| 6 | Half page | 50,000 |
| 7 | Quarter page | 25,000 |
Exhibition
Exhibition stands are available for companies/organisations/enterprises/individuals to showcase their merchandise/products/services/skills at the rate of N100,000 for a space size of 2 x 2 m. Further inquiries and evidence of payment should be forwarded to frank.ugiomoh@uniport.edu.ng. The deadline for payment is 27th March, 2025.