Pioneering nuclear spectroscopy and molecular analysis for a sustainable future
WHO WE ARE
Advancing Nigeria's Energy Future
The Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) is a premier hub for cutting-edge research, training, and innovation. Since 1978, we have pioneered solutions in nuclear science, renewable energy, and materials engineering to address critical national and global challenges
NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY
MASTERCLASS
RENEWABLE ENERGY
PROTOTYPE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
ADVANCED MATERIAL
TESTING
2,000+
Research paper
48+
Years of excellence
CORE COMPETIENCE
Scientific Excellence Across 4 Divisions
Our research is structured to address complex challenges through specialized expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration
Nuclear Science & Tech
Pioneering peaceful nuclear application and reactor engineering
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Materials & Electronics
Developing next-gen materials & electric components.
LEARN MORE
Energy Management
Advancing clean energy solution and atmospheric research
LEARN MORE
Environmental Science
Safeguarding natural resources and monitoring climate dynamics
LEARN MORE
Curiousity
Pioneering nuclear spectroscopy and molecular analysis for a suistainable future
CENTRE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
LEADING THE WAY
Research with impacts
Innovation
We strengthen national capacity through discovery science enabled by multidisciplinary teams and powerful research tools, translating advancements to address critical priorities.
Energy
We advance technologies to ensure secure, affordable, and reliable energy to fuel economic growth. Our teams develop solutions across the full energy landscape.
Competitiveness
Fostering industrial growth through high-tech material science and manufacturing innovations that give our partners a distinct global advantage.
Security
Enhancing national and reliable infrastructure security through radiation monitoring, advanced sensing, and resilient system design.
RESEARCH FRONTIER
RESEARCH FRONTIER
Latest Publications
Latest Publications
Cell Death Kinetics
Cell Death Kinetics
investigating the fundamental mechanisms of cellular decay to improve energy systems in biological context.
investigating the fundamental mechanisms of cellular decay to improve energy systems in biological context.
Ferroptosis Analysis
Ferroptosis Analysis
Cutting-edge analysis of iron-dependent cell death pathways and their implications for medical energy application
Cutting-edge analysis of iron-dependent cell death pathways and their implications for medical energy application
Bio-Energy Systems
Bio-Energy Systems
Harnessing biological markers and processes for sustainable renewable energy generation
Harnessing biological markers and processes for sustainable renewable energy generation
Material Science
Material Science
Developing novel materials with superior thermal and radiation resistance for next-gen reactors.
Developing novel materials with superior thermal and radiation resistance for next-gen reactors.
HAPPENING NOW
News & Events
Event
May 18, 2026
CERD Organizes 50th Anniversary of Nuclear Science in Nigeria
CERD host a national symposium commemorating 50 years of peaceful nuclear of science and technological research achievement in Nigeria.
READ MORE
May 10, 2026
Obituary
CERD Mourns the transition of Two Forecast Nuclear Scientist
The management and staff of CERD mourn the passing of two pioneer nuclear scientists who laid the foundation for energy research in Nigeria
READ MORE
Infrastructure
April 18, 2026
CERD Research and Service Wear New Look
The Research and Service building has been completely renovated and upgraded with modern laboratories, offices, and smart seminar halls.
READ MORE
LEADING THE WAY
Research with impacts
LEADING THE WAY
Research with impacts
WHO WE ARE
Advancing Nigeria's Energy Future
The Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) is a premier hub for cutting-edge research, training, and innovation. Since 1978, we have pioneered solutions in nuclear science, renewable energy, and materials engineering to address critical national and global challenges
Nuclear Technology
Masterclass
Renewable Energy
Prototype
Environmental Impact
Assessment
Advanced Material Testing
2,000+
Research paper
Research paper
48+
Years of excellence
Years of excellence
WHO WE ARE
Advancing Nigeria's Energy Future
The Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) is a premier hub for cutting-edge research, training, and innovation. Since 1978, we have pioneered solutions in nuclear science, renewable energy, and materials engineering to address critical national and global challenges
Nuclear Technology
Masterclass
Renewable Energy
Prototype
Environmental Impact
Assessment
Advanced Material
Testing
2,000+
Research paper
48+
Years of excellence
CORE COMPETIENCE
Scientific Excellence Across 4 Divisions
Our research is structured to address complex challenges through specialized expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration
Nuclear Science & Tech
Pioneering peaceful nuclear application and reactor engineering
LEARN MORE
Materials & Electronics
Developing next-gen materials & electric components.
LEARN MORE
Energy Management
Advancing clean energy solution and atmospheric research
LEARN MORE
Environmental Science
Safeguarding natural resources and monitoring climate dynamics
LEARN MORE
LEADING THE WAY
Research with impacts
Innovation
We strengthen national capacity through discovery science enabled by multidisciplinary teams and powerful research tools, translating advancements to address critical priorities.
Energy
We advance technologies to ensure secure, affordable, and reliable energy to fuel economic growth. Our teams develop solutions across the full energy landscape.
We advance technologies to ensure secure, affordable, and reliable energy to fuel economic growth. Our teams develop solutions across the full energy landscape.
Competitiveness
Fostering industrial growth through high-tech material science and manufacturing innovations that give our partners a distinct global advantage.
Fostering industrial growth through high-tech material science and manufacturing innovations that give our partners a distinct global advantage.
Security
Enhancing national and reliable infrastructure security through radiation monitoring, advanced sensing, and resilient system design.
Enhancing national and reliable infrastructure security through radiation monitoring, advanced sensing, and resilient system design.
CERD
OAU
Pioneering energy research for a sustainable future. We bridge the gap between advanced nuclear science and practical renewable energy solutions for Africa and the world.
QUICK LINK
RESEARCH
Radiation Biophysics
Nuclear Science & Engineering
Renewable Energy System
Material Science
Environmental Monitoring
CONTACT US
Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State
+234 802 555 0199
Info@cerd.oau.edu.ng
2026 CERD. All right reserved
CERD
OAU ILE-IFE
Pioneering energy research for a sustainable future. We bridge the gap between advanced nuclear science and practical renewable energy solutions for Africa and the world.
QUICK LINK
RESEARCH
Radiation Biophysics
Nuclear Science & Engineering
Renewable Energy System
Material Science
Environmental Monitoring
CONTACT US
Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State
+234 802 555 0199
Info@cerd.oau.edu.ng
2026 CERD. All right reserved
CERD
OAU
Pioneering energy research for a sustainable future. We bridge the gap between advanced nuclear science and practical renewable energy solutions for Africa and the world.
QUICK LINK
RESEARCH
Radiation Biophysics
Nuclear Science & Engineering
Renewable Energy System
Material Science
Environmental Monitoring
CONTACT US
Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State
+234 802 555 0199
Info@cerd.oau.edu.ng
2026 CERD. All right reserved
HAPPENING NOW
News & Events
Event
Event
May 18, 2026
CERD Organizes 50th Anniversary of Nuclear Science in Nigeria
CERD host a national symposium commemorating 50 years of peaceful nuclear of science and technological research achievement in Nigeria.
CERD host a national symposium commemorating 50 years of peaceful nuclear of science and technological research achievement in Nigeria.
READ MORE
Obituary
Obituary
May 10, 2026
CERD Mourns the transition of Two Nuclear Scientist
The management and staff of CERD mourn the passing of two pioneer nuclear scientists who laid the foundation for energy research in Nigeria
The management and staff of CERD mourn the passing of two pioneer nuclear scientists who laid the foundation for energy research in Nigeria
READ MORE
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
April 18, 2026
CERD Research and Service Wear New Look
The Research and Service building has been completely renovated and upgraded with modern laboratories, offices, and smart seminar halls.
The Research and Service building has been completely renovated and upgraded with modern laboratories, offices, and smart seminar halls.
READ MORE
CORE COMPETIENCE
Scientific Excellence Across 4 Divisions
Our research is structured to address complex challenges through specialized expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration
Nuclear Science & Tech
Pioneering peaceful nuclear application and reactor engineering
LEARN MORE
Materials & Electronics
Developing next-gen materials & electric components.
LEARN MORE
Energy Management
Advancing clean energy solution and atmospheric research
LEARN MORE
Environmental Science
Safeguarding natural resources and monitoring climate dynamics
LEARN MORE
LEADING THE WAY
Research with impacts
Innovation
We strengthen national capacity through discovery science enabled by multidisciplinary teams and powerful research tools, translating advancements to address critical priorities.
Energy
We advance technologies to ensure secure, affordable, and reliable energy to fuel economic growth. Our teams develop solutions across the full energy landscape.
Competitiveness
Fostering industrial growth through high-tech material science and manufacturing innovations that give our partners a distinct global advantage.
Security
Enhancing national and reliable infrastructure security through radiation monitoring, advanced sensing, and resilient system design.
RESEARCH FRONTIER
Latest Publications
Cell Death Kinetics
investigating the fundamental mechanisms of cellular decay to improve energy systems in biological context.
Ferroptosis Analysis
Cutting-edge analysis of iron-dependent cell death pathways and their implications for medical energy application
Bio-Energy Systems
Harnessing biological markers and processes for sustainable renewable energy generation
Material Science
Developing novel materials with superior thermal and radiation resistance for next-gen reactors.
HAPPENING NOW
News & Events
Event
Event
May 18, 2026
CERD Organizes 50th Anniversary of Nuclear Science in Nigeria
CERD host a national symposium commemorating 50 years of peaceful nuclear of science and technological research achievement in Nigeria.
READ MORE
Obituary
Obituary
May 10, 2026
CERD Mourns the transition of Two Forecast Nuclear Scientist
The management and staff of CERD mourn the passing of two pioneer nuclear scientists who laid the foundation for energy research in Nigeria
READ MORE
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
April 18, 2026
CERD Research and Service Wear New Look
The Research and Service building has been completely renovated and upgraded with modern laboratories, offices, and smart seminar halls.
READ MORE
WHO WE ARE
Advancing Nigeria's Energy Future
The Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD) is a premier hub for cutting-edge research, training, and innovation. Since 1978, we have pioneered solutions in nuclear science, renewable energy, and materials engineering to address critical national and global challenges
Nuclear Technology Masterclass
Renewable Energy Prototype
Environmental Impact Assessment
Advanced Material Testing
2,000+
Research paper
48+
Years of excellence
CORE COMPETIENCE
Scientific Excellence Across 4 Divisions
Our research is structured to address complex challenges through specialized expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration
Nuclear Science & Tech
Pioneering peaceful nuclear application and reactor engineering
LEARN MORE
Materials & Electronics
Developing next-gen materials & electric components.
LEARN MORE
Energy Management
Advancing clean energy solution and atmospheric research
LEARN MORE
Environmental Science
Safeguarding natural resources and monitoring climate dynamics
LEARN MORE