The Global Institute for Science, Engineering, and Business Management (GISEB) is delighted to announce the 30 semi-finalists selected for the 2025 National Research Symposium. This landmark event was established to celebrate the innovation, critical thinking, resilience, and excellence among early-career researchers across Nigeria.
Organized exclusively for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the symposium was conceived as a response to the pressing need to create more avenues for young scholars to showcase their research beyond the classroom. Many promising ideas remain confined to academic requirements, with limited platforms for recognition or wider impact. The National Research Symposium addresses this gap by providing an opportunity for students to share their work with experts, gain constructive feedback, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators.
After a highly competitive selection process, these 30 outstanding participants have advanced to the semi-final stage. Their research spans diverse fields of Science, Engineering, and Business & Management, reflecting the symposium’s mission to foster innovation, inclusion, and impact through research.
The semi-final round, beginning on September 27, 2025 3 P.M WAT | 9 A.M U.S Central Time, will be hosted virtually in three parallel Zoom rooms. From this stage, nine finalists will emerge to contest at the Grand Finale. At the final stage, winners will be honored with prestigious awards, including:
- Overall Best Researcher – ₦500,000
- Best in Science – ₦300,000
- Best in Engineering – ₦300,000
- Best in Business & Management – ₦300,000
- Best Undergraduate Researcher – ₦250,000
- Best Female Presenter – ₦250,000
- People’s Choice Award – ₦250,000
The organizing committee commends every applicant and extends heartfelt congratulations to the semi-finalists: “We commend all applicants for their passion and dedication. To our semi-finalists, being among the 30 selected is already a remarkable achievement, it testifies to your hard work, commitment, and innovative thinking. We encourage you to prepare with confidence, knowing that your research has already distinguished itself on a national platform. It not only reflects academic merit but also signals the potential to make meaningful contributions to research and society. Remember, reaching this stage makes you all winners.”
Beyond the competition, the symposium offers mentorship, publication pathways, and networking opportunities with academics, policymakers, and industry leaders. It also reflects GISEB’s commitment to nurturing young scholars, expanding inclusion, and building a culture of impactful research.
The 30 semi-finalists, comprising undergraduate and postgraduate students represent the future of scientific inquiry, technological advancement, and socio-economic transformation. Their names, research titles, and categories will be published in recognition of their achievement.
Science Category
Abubakar Bilikis Motunrayo (University of Ilorin, Undergraduate)
Unsafe Water in Nigerian Higher Institutions: A Data-Driven Case Study on Water Quality and Student Health
Ifedolapo Aishat Raji (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Growth Performance, Gut Histomorphometry, Carcass Traits and Organ Weights of Broiler Chickens Fed L-Threonine Supplemented Diets
Olakulehin Adebusuyi (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Antibiotic Use Patterns, Knowledge and Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness among University Students in Oyo State, Nigeria: A Multi-Institutional Cross Sectional Study
Ibitayo Emmanuel Olayiwola (Ekiti State University, Graduate)
Hydromethanolic Ginger Extract Mitigates Cardiac Oxidative Stress Induced by High Fat Diet via Upregulation of Cardiac Antioxidant Enzymes
Hadyatullah Mojirayo Bello (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Development of Starter Culture for the Production of Tigernut Yoghurt
Eunice Okoro (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Oral Health Disparities Among Secondary School Students with Special Needs in Ibadan
Yelotan Oluwole Emmanuel (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Perception and Attitude Towards Periodic Medical Check-Up Among Master of Public Health Students of The University of Ibadan
Bankole Temitope Michael (Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Graduate)
Corrosion Inhibition Potential of Bambusa Vulgaris Leaves Extract on Mild Steel in H₂SO₄ Solution
Babatope Abisola Esther (University of Medical Sciences, Postgraduate)
Spatiotemporal and Trend Analysis of Monkeypox Incidence in Eight African Countries Using Surveillance Data From 2022 to 2024
Taiwo Abel Awolumate (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
The Environmental and Public Health Implications of Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Potable Water
Ibrahim Ayodeji Ayoola (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Prevalence and Determinants of unintentional injury among out of school adolescents in Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria
Oluwatuase olatomiwa Ruth (Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology Okitipupa Ondo state, Graduate)
Phytochemical screening of some selected medicinal plants use as contraceptive in Akure south local government
Fagade Oluwadamilola Gloria (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Groundwater Quality Assessment in Parts of Southwestern Nigeria
Alamu Temitayo Omowumi (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Predicting Late Initiation of Antenatal Care in Nigeria Using Machine Learning: A Crucial Step for Timely Maternal Health Interventions
Engineering & Technology Category
Adebayo Samod Adetunji (LAUTECH, Undergraduate)
Sustainable Bioplastics Production from Urban Organic Waste in Nigeria: A Circular Economy Model
Adeniran Aminat (University of Ilorin, Undergraduate)
Application of Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Transportation: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (Fcevs) Vs Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (H-Icevs)
Gasali Hasraph Ayomide (University of Ilorin, Undergraduate)
Innovative Low-Cost Flood Detection and Early Warning System for Resilient Nigerian Communities
Orhadahwe Thomas Aghogho (University of Ibadan, Postgraduate)
Synthesis, Thermomechanical Processing and Characterisation of A356/Dpsa Composites for Automobile Engine Components
Olaniyi Adewale Ezekiel (LAUTECH, Undergraduate)
Optimizing Bioethanol Production from Nigerian Cassava peel Waste for Rural Economic Development and Enhanced Energy Security
Gabriel David Peter (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Experimental Investigation Of Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System using Activated Charcoal-Methanol as a Working Pair
Obadaki Ozavize Jubilee (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Low-Cost Modular Automated Drug Dispenser
Omiyinka Samuel Victor (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Low-Cost, Dual-Mode Suction Device for Emergency Medical Care
Oyelami Mosinmiloluwa James (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Low-Cost Induction Melting Furnace
Oluwadarasimi Simolowo (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Design and Fabrication of a Smart Rainwater Harvesting System for Drinkable Clean Water
Akanbi Israel (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Design and Evaluation of an RFID-Enabled Solar Charging Station with Dynamic Pricing and Web-Monitoring
Business & Management / Social Sciences Category
Christiana Okonko (Auburn University, Graduate)
Bridging Urban-Rural Gaps: A Comparative Study of Inclusive Sustainability in Nigeria’s Informal Economy
Joy Ipede (Tai Solarin University of Education, Undergraduate)
Leveraging Digital Technology for Human Rights Protection in Africa
Hassan Taiwo Raji (University of Ibadan, Undergraduate)
Mitigating Panic Cascade during Explosive Emergencies through Agentic AI and Spatial Intelligence Integration
Adeyemi Moyosoreoluwa Daniella (KolaDaisi University, Undergraduate)
Implementing Behaviorism-Based Health Education Programs for Community Wellbeing in Nigeria
Congratulations once again to all semi-finalists. Your journey is an inspiration, and your voices are vital in shaping Nigeria’s research landscape.
