RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Advancing Human knowledge
Advancing Human knowledge
Advancing Human knowledge
We tackle the world's most pressing energy challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry, advanced nuclear technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
We tackle the world's most pressing energy challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry, advanced nuclear technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
OUR EXPERTISE
OUR EXPERTISE
Research Division
Research Division
Research Division
VIEW PUBLICATION
VIEW PUBLICATION
Nuclear Science & Technology
Nuclear Science & Technology
Focus on reactor physics, neutron activation analysis, and nuclear instrumentation
Focus on reactor physics, neutron activation analysis, and nuclear instrumentation
Reactor safety
Reactor safety
Neutron physics
Neutron physics
Radioisotope radiation
Radioisotope radiation
Radioisotope radiation
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
Energy Management
Energy Management
Development of sustainable energy system including solar thermal, photovoltaics, and wind.
Development of sustainable energy system including solar thermal, photovoltaics, and wind.
Solar cells
Solar cells
Solar cells
Biomass conversion
Biomass conversion
Energy storage
Energy storage
Energy storage
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
Material & Electronics
Materials & Electronics
Material & Electronics
Characterization of materials for energy application using nuclear techniques
Characterization of materials for energy application using nuclear techniques
nano materials
nano materials
nano materials
Polymer composite
Polymer composite
Polymer composite
Radiation effects
Radiation effects
Radiation effects
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
Environmental & Health Science
Environmental & Health Science
Environmental & Health Science
Monitoring capability for pollutants and geochemical mapping of resources.
Monitoring capability for pollutants and geochemical mapping of resources.
Pollution studies
Pollution studies
Pollution studies
Geochemistry
Geochemistry
Geochemistry
Climate change
Climate change
Climate change
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
Collaborate with us
Collaborate with us
Collaborate with us
We are always looking for partners to drive the next generation of energy solutions. Join us in shaping the future.
We are always looking for partners to drive the next generation of energy solutions. Join us in shaping the future.
Proposal guide
Proposal guide
45+
45+
45+
Active projects
Active projects
500M+
500M+
500M+
Research grants
Research grants
12
12
12
Patent filled
Patent filled
8
8
8
Specialized Lab
Specialized Lab
Featured projects
Featured projects
Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Conversion
A critical IAEA- supported project to convert the NIRR-1 reactor core from High-Enriched Uranium (HEU) to Low- Enriched Uranium
Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Conversion
A critical IAEA- supported project to convert the NIRR-1 reactor core from High-Enriched Uranium (HEU) to Low- Enriched Uranium
Hybrid Solar-Biomass Systems
Developing renewable energy microgrids for rural electrification using photovoltaic and biomass gasification systems.
Hybrid Solar-Biomass Systems
Developing renewable energy microgrids for rural electrification using photovoltaic and biomass gasification systems.
Advanced Material Characterization
Establishing a new laboratory to study radiation effects on structural materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
Advanced Material Characterization
Establishing a new laboratory to study radiation effects on structural materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
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.
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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
Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Conversion
A critical IAEA- supported project to convert the NIRR-1 reactor core from High-Enriched Uranium (HEU) to Low- Enriched Uranium
Hybrid Solar-Biomass Systems
Developing renewable energy microgrids for rural electrification using photovoltaic and biomass gasification systems.
Advanced Material Characterization
Establishing a new laboratory to study radiation effects on structural materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
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