Zipporah Pewat Duguryil holds a PhD in science education, and is presently a lecturer with Federal College of Education Pankshin now University of Education Pankshin; She is currently the Director Tetfund Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and learning in Primary and Early Childhood Education (T_CEIPEC), a former head of Chemistry department, and also a former member of the Governing Council as well as a member of the college research committee, Federal College of Education Pankshin.  She has over 30 years of teaching and research experience working with students at NCE, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is a facilitator and post graduate project supervisor as well as a seminar leader with the open university of Nigeria. She is also a resource person and consultant to CCDP/ Bread for the world Germany. Four times, she participated in the accreditation of NCE science courses for NCCE Abuja. She is the secretary of Pancen Journal of Education (PAJE), a journal publication of the Federal College of Education Pankshin.  Along her research team, she has won and directly managed grants for educational and development purposes from: Youth services America, Engineering Information Foundation, USA( twice), United Nations Women Guild, Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria, Tetfund Institution Based Research grant. She won best poster presentation from Nigerian Academy of science conference 2024, received a letter of commendation for research excellence from Federal College of Education Pankshin, and received the university of Jos best scholar award in Chemistry/Education in 1996.  She was also the best graduating student in Education in the College of Education, Gindiri in 1991.
With research interest in pedagogical mentoring and effective STEM teaching at Primary and Early Childhood Education, she has published over 37 articles in both national and international journals. She has also attended several national and international conferences to present scholarly papers.

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With a PhD in science education, Zipporah Pewat Duguryil is currently a lecturer at Federal College of Education Pankshin, which is now known as the University of Education Pankshin. She's also the Director of the Tetfund Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning in Primary and Early Childhood Education (T_CEIPEC), the former head of the Chemistry department, a former member of the Governing Council, and a member of the college research committee at Federal College of Education Pankshin. She has worked with students at the NCE, undergraduate, and graduate levels for more than 30 years, both as a teacher and researcher. She works for the Open University of Nigeria as a seminar leader, facilitator, and supervisor of postgraduate projects. She serves as a consultant and resource for CCDP/ Bread for the world Germany.
She took part in the accreditation of NCCE Abuja's NCE science courses four times and the Pancen Journal of Education (PAJE), a journal published by the Federal College of Education Pankshin, has her as its secretary.
In collaboration with her research team, she has secured and overseen funding for educational and development purposes from: Youth services America, Engineering Information Foundation, USA( twice), United Nations Women Guild, Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria, Tetfund Institution Based Research grant.
She won best poster presentation from Nigerian Academy of science conference 2024, received a letter of commendation for research excellence from Federal College of Education Pankshin, and received the university of Jos best scholar award in Chemistry/Education in 1996.  She was also the best graduating student in Education in the College of Education, Gindiri in 1991.
With research interest in pedagogical mentoring and effective STEM teaching at Primary and Early Childhood Education, more than 37 of her publications have appeared in national and international journals. Furthermore she has presented academic papers at a number of national and international conferences.

PERSONAL PROFILE
A committed nuclear physicist with expertise in nuclear and radiation physics, theoretical physics, materials science, and environmental science. Renowned for leadership in academia, quality teaching, and impactful research addressing healthcare and environmental challenges.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D., Physics (Nuclear and Radiation Physics) – Nigerian Defence Academy, 2018
• M.Sc., Theoretical Physics – Benue State University, 2012
• PGDE – University of Jos, 2008
• B.Sc., Physics – Benue State University, 1999

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Member, American Physical Society (APS) – Since 2023
• Member, Nigerian Institute of Physics (MNIP) – Since 2017
• Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria – Since 2017
• Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria – Since 2009

ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Director of Academic Planning, FCE Pankshin (2019–2022)
• Head, Physics Department (2014–2018)
• Examinations Officer, School of Science (2011–2013)
• Examinations Officer, Physics Dept. (2007–2011)
• Lecturer, Teaching Quantum Physics, Nuclear Physics, and related courses

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

• Specialization in proton-induced nuclear reactions for medical isotope production
• Presented at the 35th IUPAP CCP Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece (2024)
• Published in peer-reviewed journals on nuclear models, contamination, and materials

SKILLS & LANGUAGES

• Expert in EMPIRE 3.2 nuclear code
• Fluent in English, Tiv, and Hausa
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Katniyon Henry David, Phd Science education is a Research Fellow of Ife Institute of Advanced Studies. A multi award winner in research and education. His research interest span Design thinking in early and primary school, Technology enhanced education Robotics, Virtual Reality, Drones and interdisciplinary research advancing SDGs and 21st century skills. He reviews for national and international Journals and Conferences.

EDUCATION
Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria          PhD Science Education
University of Jos, Nigeria                                  M.Sc. Biology Education
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria             B.Sc. (Edu.) Integrated Science
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria                         NCE (Chemistry/Integrated science)
The Christian Institute Jos, Plateau State            Post Grad. Diploma in Theology
CISCO Academy USA, FCE Pankshin Center         IT Essentials I
RURCON Jos, Nigeria                                     International Development Course
RURCON Nigeria                                            Project Monitoring and Evaluation

RESEARCH GRANTS RECIEVED

Ramson Emmanuel Nannim is a PhD student in Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computing at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State, Nigeria, where he had earlier gained his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Masters (M.Sc) in Computer Science

Professional Experience
With 18 years of teaching and research experience, Ramson has worked as a lecturer at the Federal College of Education now Federal University of Education, Pankshin. Currently, he serves as the Documentation and Communication Officer of the TETFUND Centre of Excellence, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, alson known as The TETFund Centre of Excellence, FCE Pankshin also known as The TETFund Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning in Primary and Early Childhood Education (T-CEIPEC)

Research Interests
Ramson's research interests lie in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Early Childhood Education, focusing on innovative solutions to improve learning outcomes.

Certifications and Training
- Certified British Council Master Trainer in STRIDE
- Certified British Council STEP (Strengthening Teacher English Proficiency) Trainee
- ICDL Programme Training and Computer skills certification
- Certified UNESCO MGIEP Digital Educator
- Certified Social Emotional Educator
- Licensed Teacher, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

Professional Affiliations
Ramson has worked as an independent research monitor for the Federal Ministry of Education in several states across Nigeria.

Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence
- Early Childhood Education
- Digital Education
- Social Emotional Learning
- Research and Development

Current Pursuits

Dr. Sunday Jacob was born in Wamba, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He attended RCM Primary School Wamba, Government Teachers College Dengi, A.T.C/A.B.U Kano,  Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, University of Jos and Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing, China where he obtained various qualifications to PhD level in 2008.

Dr Jacob is a development and professional teacher with experiences of over 30 years in basic and tertiary levels of education in Nigeria. He has been teaching in Federal College of Education Pankshin now Federal University of Education Pankshin since 1989 (became a Chief Lecturer in 2007) and a visiting Senior Lecturer with the University of Jos since 2014. He is a Resource Person/Consultant to Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria Educational Research Development Council, National Commission for Colleges of Education, Universal Basic Education Council, States Universal Basic Education Boards, UNICEF, and World Bank.

His areas of interest among others are Curriculum and Methodology, Early Childhood Development, Peace and Conflict Resolutions, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Development of Strategic Education Plans, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, etc. As a seasoned scholar, his expertise and quest for scholarship has taken him to the 36 States of Nigeria and FCT as well as places like China, United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya and Tanzania. He has to his credit not less than 50 conference/workshop papers, not less than 35 Articles in National and International Journals, not less than 15 Chapters in Books, two Standard Text Books. He has invented more than 6 Educational Games on HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Exams malpractice, Environment and Peaceful Co-existence, Co-edited 6 Standard Textbooks on different Educational Issues and serving in many Journal Editorial Boards. He has also won many academic awards like Southwest University Chongqing award in 2006, Chongqing Mayor Merit Award in April 2007 and Chinese Government Distinguished International Scholarship awarded by China Scholarship Council, July 2007. Also, he has won many Research Grants most recent is the 2021 National Research Grant by TETFund as the Principal Researcher. As a Visiting Senior Lecturer with University of Jos, he has supervised and graduated Two PhD and 19 Masters Students.

In the areas of responsibilities, he has served as Head of Department, Dean of School of Arts and Social Sciences, Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Academic Planning, TETFund Desk Officer, Chairman, Secretary and Member to many Committees within and outside the Institution like member Board of Trustees of City of Refuge and Chapel of Redemption, Chairman, Board of Governors of COCIN GCC Institutions, Chairman Technical Advisory Committee TETFund Centre of Excellence, President SOSCEAN, North Central Zone, Nigeria, Patron Girls Brigade 416 Company.

Dr Sunday Jacob’s contributions in the humanitarian sphere has equally earned him recognition by National and International Bodies through awards. Some of which are Applied Scholastic International USA: 16 years of service and empowering students through the study technology, Chongqing Ambassador (China), Merit Award by Otana for love, care and contributions to the education of Special Needs Persons in Plateau State, Merit Award by SUG FCE Pankshin as Epitome of Integrity, Primary 5 Pupils of Solid Foundation Academy Pankshin as the Best Father, Award of Excellence for Selfless Service by three Students of SFA Pankshin, Award of Excellence by The Girl’s Brigade Nigeria 7th Plateau District for Immense Contribution in the Development of The Girl’s Brigade, Administrative Icon Per Excellence by African Values and Heritage Initiative, Jos, Award of Excellence for Genuine Academic Commitment and Support to Nigerian Students by Fine and Applied Arts and Home Economic Students FCE Pankshin, Philanthropic Award of Merit for Bedrock of Academic Crusade by HAPOSOMA Global Concepts, Award of Excellence by Kanam Development Association (KADA) etc.

Dr Jacob strongly believed in the unity and peaceful co-existence of human race no matter the diversity and that with collective and sustained efforts, vulnerable Nigerian child could one day compete favourably well with any child in the world.

Dr Obadiah Mwoltok Dalong was born on the 30th of December, 1970 at Timjahas village of Kerang District,  Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state. He had his primary education at LGED Timjahas Kerang from 1977-1983. He then proceeded to Mwaghavul Community Secondary School Kerang, where he obtained the General Certificate in Education (GCE) in 1988. Between 1989 and 1992, He was at the College of Education Akwanga, where he read and obtained the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Mathematics and Economics.

As a scholar, Dr Dalong was not satiated with his attainments, He then proceeded to the University of Jos, the most Prestigious Citadel of learning where he bagged (BSCED) in Economics Education in 1996. He returned back to this Prestigious University from 2000-2004 and did a Post graduate study and obtained (MED) in Test, Measurement and Evaluation. As an accomplished academic, from 2012-2015 he proceeded to Nasarawa State University Keffi for his Doctor of Philosophy in Test, Measurement and Evaluation. As one whose academic jenesaiquoi cannot be questioned, He worked relentlessly and within the period of three years, he was able to obtain his PhD. In line with global trends, he has a Certificate in Computer as well did an advanced Digital Appreciation Programme.

Dr Dalong who today is a Principal Lecturer and had served as Head of Psychology Department in the School of Education, Member Tetfund Centre of Excellence, Federal College of Education Pankshin, has worked with different higher institutions, some of which include : Instructional/Tutorial Facilitator and Project Supervisor with the National Open University Jos Study Centre,   Polytechnic Calabar, College of Education Gindiri, Plateau state Polytechnic and coordinator, Gboko Polytechnic, Kerang Liason Centre. He lectures research methods, statistics, test and measurement in Psychology Department, FCE Pankshin. He has supervised and graduated many NCE, Undergraduate and five (5) Masters Students. He is also appointed as College Desk Officer and State Coordinator of Cambridge & IPC Nigeria Psychometrics 2020 to date.

As the golden Fish that has no hiding place, the research endeavours of Dr Dalong are quite accentuating and glaring. He attended 42 Conferences, and has to his credit 45 Publications in Local, National and International reputable journals. He is an author and co-author in 13 Published Textbooks, and 8 Chapter Contributions in Textbooks.

Dr. Dalong has achieved numerous academic awards. He won three academic prizes: Third Best position in 2020 Edition of Lecturer’s Face Reading Competition in Nigeria by Stand Tall Africa Initiative 2020, Second Best Graduating Student Theological Education by Extension (TEE) 2017 and Overall Best Graduating Student MCSS Kerang 1988. Also, won two TetFund Institution Based Research (IBR): Evaluation of Science Teachers’ Qualification and Knowledge in Test Construction Procedures at Senior Secondary Education Level in Plateau State, Nigeria and The Impact of Whole School Model in Addressing Persistent Decline in Numeracy Knowledge among Primary School Pupils in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Dr Dalong is not only an astute Scholar, but a revered community Man and elder as well. He has served the Mwaghavul nation and the church in different capacities. He has held different positions in the National Association of Mwaghavul Students (NAMS), Mwaghavul Youth Movement (MYM) and the National body of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA). As a Lover of God and Jesus Christ, Dr Dalong has served elder and as well chaired different committees in the church.

As a believer in Edmun Burke’s Philosophy, that “whoever does not participate in politics will end up been governed by idiots”,  Dr Dalong is political mentor to most politicians within his constituency, and as a mark of honour to him, he was appointed as a member of the PDP Directorate of Research and Documentation Campaign Council Plateau state. His articulate and well informed ideas contributed to the victory of the party in Plateau state.

Mrs. Deborah Nanribet Mangset was born in Mangu, Plateau State, Nigeria. She attended St. Jarlath’s Primary School Bukuru, Gindiri Teachers College Gindiri, College of Education Akwanga, Nassarawa state and University of Jos Nigeria. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education (Learning Disabilities).

Mrs. Deborah Nanribet Mangset has been a teacher from 1982 at Nursery (Early Childhood Education), Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels to date. She is a dedicated professional teacher with a proven track record of implementing innovative teaching strategies that have significantly increased students engagements and academic performance especially at the early childhood and among children with specific learning disabilities.

Mrs. Deborah N. Mangset is a dedicated resourceful and goal driven professional special educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child specifically those with special needs. She is passionate on fostering child-centered curriculum and child creativity with due consideration for Individualized Education Programme for Special Needs Children, Thereby enhancing their inclusivity in learning and self-help skills for daily living. She is committed to fostering inclusive educational environment that promotes inclusivity, creativity and critical thinking.

Mrs. Deborah N. Mangset is a warm, loyal and caring teacher who loves making a difference in the lives of young children and works to create a class room atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and adaptive to the varied needs of children.

In the areas of responsibilities and community services, Mrs. Deborah N. Mangset has served as the Head of Department of Special Education and the current Dean, School of Adult Non-Formal and Special Education. She has also served on different committees of the college as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee TETFund Centre of Excellence and a member of the steering committee for the take-off of the University of Education, Pankshin.

Mrs. Deborah N. Mangset is endowed with many skills that enhance her teaching profession, which includes; Innovative teaching strategies, professional development coordination, technology intergration in teaching, classroom management and reading programme initiation and management for students with reading disabilities.
She is married to Mr. Shadrach Boye Mangset and blessed with Four (4) children.

EDUCATION
M.Ed in Special Education (Learning Disabilities).
Ph.d On-going.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) 2004 – Date.
• Certified Special Education Teacher (CSET) 1996 – Date.
• National Council for exceptional Children
• National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).