Physics

Physics is the natural science of matter, involving the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behaviour through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

DR. Mfoniso U. Aka was born on 20th May 1983 at Ikpa Health Center, Ibiono Ibom L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He is a native of Ikot Ekpene, Ibiono Ibom L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He started his Primary School at Sacred Heart Primary School Ikot Ekpeyong Ibiono Ibom from 1990-1995, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (F.S.L.C). He attended his Secondary School at Community Secondary School Ikot Usen Ibiono Ibom from 1995-2000, where he obtained National Examination Council (N.E.C.O) and West Africa Examination Certificate (W.A.E.C). The University of Uyo, Uyo from 2003- 2008 where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Physics. He preceded to National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C), where he served at the Jigawa State College of Education Gumel as a Lecturer at the Department of Integrated Science/Physics. After his NYSC, He Preceded his Second Degree, where he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics (Applied Geophysics) at the University of Uyo, Uyo from 2010-2014. Then, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN from 2014-2018, where he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Physics & Astronomy (Solid Earth Geophysics) with all the rights, privileges, and immunities.

He is a Member of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and National Association of Atmospheric and Solid Earth Geophysics (NAASEG). Dr Aka has worked for over ten (10) years as an experienced lecturer and researcher. He is a senate member; committee on Examination Misconduct, and Quality Assurance FUTIA.

He is an excellent researcher his publications and conferences papers can be viewed on Research Gate, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Scopus. He is an examiner with the National Open University of Nigeria, a Reviewer, and an Editor in Science learned Journals. Therefore, he is a pioneer and the current, Head of Department, Department of Physics, School of Pure and Applied Science, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

HISTORY

The Department of Physics is one of the Pioneer Departments in the extant School of Pure and Applied Sciences as a servicing Department to the three (3) Pioneer Schools since the inception of the University in June 2021. The Department of Physics was formed to enhance the efficient academic, administration and to corroborate numerical and versatile growth as Physics is the backbone of technology. However, Physics generates fundamental knowledge needed for the future technological advances that will continue to drive the economic engines of the world. Also, contributes to the technological infrastructure and provides trained personnel needed to take advantage of scientific advances and discoveries. The Department has ten (10) staff: Seven (7) Academic Staff) and Three (3) Non-Academic Staff which include:

• Academic Staff

1. Mfoniso U. Aka –   Senior Lecturer               Ag. H.O.D
2. Samuel O.Inyang –      Professor                         Provost SPAS
3. Mfon C. Bede –            Lecturer II                     Staff Adviser
4. Eddy S. William      Lecturer II                     Time table Officer
5. Imoh D. Ekpa –        Lecturer II                     Examination Officer 
6. Prosperity D. Ambrose – Assistant Lecturer P.R.O
7. OlusegunA. Akinde Assistant Lecturer           Welfare Officer

• (Non Academic Staff)

1. Edet J. Edet­                       –   Technology Officer II
2. Mrs Patience Flannan-Ekong –   Scientific Officer II /Secretary
3. Glory P. Amos –  Instructor / Technologist II

PHILOSOPHY

 The Philosophy of the Department is to award students four (4) years of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics. The Programme is set to combine theories and practicals guiding the award of degrees to graduates who are competently equipped with knowledge and technological skills to enable them to meet the future technological advances that will continue to drive the economic engines of the world. The department aims to achieve this through laboratory practicals and collaboration with institutions, agencies, and industries.

CORE VALUES

To produce qualified Physics graduates with prospective knowledge, technological skills, and workforce necessity toward the industrial & energy sector, science, engineering, and research globally.

STRATEGIC GOALS

To produce quality students ready for teaching and researching. To develop and drive forward other frontier areas of current research which include Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics Observation, Instrumentation and Experiment, Quantum Information Science, High Energy Physics, Plasma physics, Photonics and Microwave technology, and Material Science. To be the Department of “Excellence” and be counted in the top five (5) Department of Physics in the country.

VISION

To become a centre of excellence in pure and applied physics.  To advance research facilities, support quality teaching and basic research thereby helping the Department to grow as a centre of excellence in Science and Technology.

MISSION

To exceed Collocations in quality teaching and researching by enticing the minds and pace with contemporary researchers in terms of infrastructure and facilities.