Nuclear Science and Technology Section

Objectives 

To conduct basic and applied research in Nuclear Sciences and Technology, with special reference to local problems, provide training for other Nigerian Institutions, government organizations and the private sectors in Energy and Nuclear Sciences and Technology and to document all activities, researches and advances in Energy, Nuclear Science and Technology.

Research Areas

1. Applications of nuclear techniques for multi-element analysis in various matrices including provenance and dating studies
2. Study of plants as bio-monitors of pollution in the atmosphere
3. Analysis of Nigerian Soils (fertility) for N and P by 14 MeV Neutron Generator
4. Geochemical Mapping of Nigerian Soils Sediments and rocks for solid natural resources and GIS Mapping of various mineralization zones in Nigeria for  U, Rare earths, etc
5. Environmental Assessment Techniques in baseline studies
6. Nuclear Data and Code Development
7. Energy Analysis Studies
8. Diviner Applications in Soil moisture and soil capacitance measurements

Training Programmes

1. Short course in Radioactivity measurement in food-stuffs
2. Short course in Nuclear and related analytical techniques and quality control in industry
3. Short course in Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment

Services

1. Development of specialized and standardized nuclear techniques for clients from agriculture, environment, solid minerals, petroleum industry sectors of the Nigerian economy            
2. Quality Control Services in the form of development of natural standards of geological biological and Environmental origin
3. Energy Analysis/Auditing