CENTRAL INSTRUMENT LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Commemorates “WORLD LABORATORY DAY” by organising
1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LABORATORY RESEARCH AND TECHNOPRENEURIAL INNOVATIONS
In partnership with: Africa Centre of Excellence in Oilfield Chemicals Research; Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment; Regional Centre for Biotechnology and Bioresource Research; Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office; NLNG-Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering; Institute of Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainable Development; Entrepreneurial Centre; Centre for Marine Pollution; and Counselling and Human Development Centre, University of Port Harcourt.
Theme: Research and Technopreneurial Innovations for Sustainable Development
Mode of Participation: Physical or virtual
Venue: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, Abuja Campus, University of Port Harcourt.
Date: Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th April 2024
Subthemes
- Technopreneurial Opportunities in Green Energy Systems, Water Conservation and Management
- Combating 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 Theatre Art, Music, Fine Arts, Design and Film Industries
- Eco-compatible and Cost-Effective Refining Process of Hydrocarbons
- Innovative Banking, 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 and Learning
- 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 (+234 703 945 0740) | |
| Keynote presenter | Prof. Chukwudi Onyeaso | Professor of Orthodontics/Consultant Orthodontist
Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt |
| Lead paper presenters | Dr. Thomas Blanchard | Research Associate, Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences
Louisiana State University, USA |
| Engr. Aniebiet Udoh | Founder, KodeHauz Solutions Planet Limited, Eket-Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | |
| Conference Organizing Committee Contact: | ||
| Asso. Prof. Olanrewaju Lawal | Secretary &Technical (+234 909 734 7063) | |
| Prof. Frank Ogiomoh | Exhibitions & Presentations (+234 802 863 2091) | |
| Dr. Linda Oghenekaro | Logistics (+234 803 437 9834) | |
| Dr. Oteiva Frank | Publicity (+234 806 647 1227) | |
| Gift Suotor | Venue & Accommodation (+234 806 690 8698) | |
| Owhonda Ihunwo | Correspondence (+1 929 636 5701) | |
Registration
Evidence of payment should be sent to the Organizing Committee’s Secretary via centralinstrumentlaboratory@uniport.edu.ng
Conference Registration Fee
| Category of participants | Early Bird
(1st Jan–29th Feb. 2024) |
Late Registration
(From 1st Mar. 2024) |
| Undergraduate Students | N7,000 | N10,000 |
| Post-graduate students | N10,000 | N12,000 |
| Academic staff/ other professionals | N20,000 | N25,000 |
| Corporate participants | N40,000 | N50,000 |
| Foreign participants | 100 USD | 150 USD |
| Bank Account for Payments | Naira | US Dollar | Pounds Sterling |
| Bank Name | U & C Micro Finance Bank | UBA, PLC | UBA, PLC |
| Account Name | Central Instrument Laboratory | Research Management Fund | Research Management Fund |
| Account Number | 1100260532 | 3003904337 | 3003910783 |
Call for Abstract and Full Paper Submission
- Abstract should not exceed 250 words and must contain aim, objectives, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations with a maximum of five (5) keywords.
- The 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 indicate the conference subthemes under which the papers would be presented.
- Abstract and full paper should be submitted electronically through the link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICLRTI2024
- Selected high-quality manuscripts will be forwarded to the International Journal of Research and Technopreneurial Innovations for review and possible publication.
Visit http://cil.uniport.edu.ng/conference/ for more information.
Important Dates
Abstract and full paper submission begins: 1st January 2024
Early bird registration: 1st January to 29th February 2024
Notification of Abstract acceptance begins: 30th January 2024
Abstract submission ends: 29th February 2024
Late registration begins: 1st March 2024
Full paper submission ends: 14th March 2024
Arrival of Participants, Onsite Registration & Collection of Conference Materials: 22nd April 2024
Opening Ceremony, Plenary & Technical Sessions, Exhibitions, etc.: 23rd April 2024
Plenary & Technical Sessions, Exhibitions, etc.: 24th April 2024
Departure of Participants: 25th April 2024
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) |
17,000 | 20,000 | Km 1 East-West Rd, Port Harcourt; Opposite Emerald Energy Institute, UNIPORT (beside NNPC Filling Station) |
| 2 | Habitat Hotel and Resort | 08064733100
08177552867 (24 hours light) |
20,000 | 22,000 | № 5 Habitat Drive, NTA/Choba Road, Rumualogu, Port Harcourt |
| 3 | College Court Suites | 07032221340
08068823140 (24 hours light) |
9,000 | 15,000
& 20,000 |
Opposite Salvation Ministry, Along Alogu Road, Alakahia (opposite UPTH gate) |
| 4 | Beulah Place, UPTH | 08062375627 | 7,000 | 10,000 | University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (beside UNIPORT) |
| 5 | Brooklyn Tourist Centre | 08067263806 | 8,000 | 10,000 & 15,000 | Km 5 East-West Rd, Port Harcourt (taxi of N200 to UNIPORT) |
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 | 300,000 |
| 2 | Back cover | 250,000 |
| 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, 2024.