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Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Professor Joshua Sunday

Professor Joshua Sunday

Head of Department

 

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics

Dear Students, Staff and Visitors to our Department's webpage. On behalf of my dear Colleagues, I welcome you to the Department of Mathematics, University of Jos, Nigeria. We train our students to compete well with others and this can be seen by the performances of our graduates both within and outside Nigeria. I consider it a rare privilege to be the Head of Department giving the calibre of high ranking Professors and vibrant younger colleagues in the department. The Department is made up of two programmes: Mathematics Programme and Statistics Programme. The Mathematics Programme is both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels while the Statistics programme is only at the undergraduate level with high plans to soon kick-start the postgraduate Programme. Mathematics is the bedrock of all sciences and as such, the department services other Departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Science & Technology Education and Agriculture.

The Programmes in the Department at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are designed in such a way that students are equipped with the needed skills and knowledge to be able to compete globally with good mathematicians in finding solutions to challenging issues of our time.

 

The Department has various research interests covering Group Theory, Abstract Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Biomathematics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Statistical Modelling, Data Science, Spatial Modelling, Control Theory and in different areas of Applied Statistics. The focus of the Department with respect to research includes: modeling ecological population interaction and the dynamics of infectious diseases with focus on space-structured models and the application of computational methods of high order for the solution and simulation of real life problems. All these areas are handled by our well trained and competent staff who are always ready to supervise students up to the Ph.D level. Recently, the Department kick-started the Pastor E.A. Adeboye Professorial Chair in Mathematics endowment with Prof. J.N. Ndam as the pioneer Chair. The amount donated by Pastor E.A. Adeboye will be used in the development of mathematics in the Department with its focus on Biomathematics.

We will be glad to have you as our student or collaborate with you in terms of research. As a prospective student, we encourage that you avail yourself to make good use of this golden opportunity presented to you in developing yourself into a world-class mathematician that will be part of solving some of the complex problems of this world.

Kindly go through our departmental handbook for a better understanding of our programmes and courses. Once again you are welcome to our Department.

Professor Joshua Sunday

Vision Statement

Vision Statement

To produce globally competitive graduates for the academia and the industry.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Striving to excel in teaching and research

Philosophy/Objectives of Programmes

The philosophy of the programmes is to give students opportunity to obtain broad knowledge in the theory and applications of Mathematics/Statistics that prepares them for careers as practising Mathematicians/Statisticians. The objectives include the following:

  1. To provide students with a broad and balanced foundation in the knowledge and practical skills in Mathematics/Statistics.
  2. To develop in students the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to the solutions of theoretical and practical problems in Mathematics/Statistics.
  3. To develop in students a range of transferable skills of value in Mathematical or Statistical related and other employment.
  4. To provide students with knowledge and skills-base from which they proceed to further studies in specialised areas of Mathematics or Statistics or multidisciplinary areas involving Mathematics/Statistics.
  5. To generate in students an appreciation of the importance of Mathematics/Statistics in an industrial, economic, environmental and social context.
  6. To produce graduates who will be job creators through consultancy services in related areas of Mathematics or Statistical data analysis.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Jos started as an offshoot of the parent Department of Mathematics at the University of Ibadan in 1974.  At that time, there was a Jos Campus of the University of Ibadan.  This campus eventually became the University of Jos.  At commencement, Lecturers in the Department at Jos came on secondment, for short periods, from the University of Ibadan, in visiting capacities; but by October 1974, a few Mathematicians including Dr. G.M. Habibullah, were sent to Jos as permanent staff of the Jos campus of the University of Ibadan.

During the 1975/76 session, Prof. S.A. Messiha was appointed as a Coordinator of the young Department.  By 1980/81 session, the Department had a respectable component of staff including the following lecturers:- Prof. E.N. Chukwu, Dr. I. Baranowicz, Mr. E.Y. Ametewee, Dr. G.M. Habibullah, Dr. K.K. Kumar, Dr. L.S.O. Liverpool, Dr. T. Stys, Dr. (Mrs.) K. Stys, Dr. S.K. Gupta, Dr. J. Wilkowski, Dr. P. Smoczinsky, Mr. J.A. Uvah, Mrs. M.I. Sen, Dr. S. N. Enurah, Mr. C. Ukwu and Mr. R.H. Tachia.  Professor Chukwu was the first Nigerian Head of Department and Mr. Frank was the Departmental Secretary.

The Mathematics undergraduate programme started in the 1976/77 session and the postgraduate programme two years later, in the 1978/79 session.  Prof E.N. Chukwu left the Department at the end of 1980/81 session and was succeeded by Dr. G.M. Habibullah and later by Dr. T. Stys.  Thereafter, Professor L.S.O. Liverpool, Dr. K. Kumar, Professor M.S. Audu, Professor P. Onumanyi, Professor S.U. Momoh, Professor U.W. Sirisena, Dr. S.E. Adewumi, Professor J.P. Chollom, Dr. J.N. Ndam and Prof. G.M. Kumleng served as the Heads of Department. The current Head of Department is Professor Joshua Sunday.

The Department currently has twenty-eight (25) academic staff including eleven at professorial level.  Only six academic staff members are females which include one-time Head of the Department – Professor U.W. Sirisena.  The Department has a vibrant research agenda.  Research activities are mainly in the areas of Algebra, Complex Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Biomathematics/Mathematical Modelling, Control Theory and Statistics.

Currently, the Department offers undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Statistics.  Postgraduate degrees are offered at the masters and doctoral levels in Mathematics only.  The Department in addition, offers Mathematical Sciences courses to students reading for the Mathematics education degree in the Faculty of Education.  Ancillary courses in Mathematics are available for students in eight of the twelve Faculties of the University, namely: Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

In 2001/2002 session, two new undergraduate programmes were introduced in the Department in Computer Science and Statistics, in addition to the existing Mathematics programme. At the moment, postgraduate programmes are offered at the Master’s and doctoral levels in Mathematics only. The Department in addition, has an approved Postgraduate Diploma programme in Statistics.

Staff members of the department have played key roles in the University of Jos and in the Nigerian University System.  Professor E. N. Chukwu, the first Nigerian Head of Department was appointed the First Vice Chancellor of the University of Technology, Yola in 1980.  Professor E.N. Chukwu was also the foundation Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies of the University.  He now lives in the United States of America. 

Dr G.M. Habibullah who took over from Professor Chukwu as the Head of Department was appointed the Vice Chancellor at the University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan in 2007.

Professor L.S.O. Liverpool served as Director of Academic Planning, University ICT Coordinator and played a key role in the development of the first strategic plan of the University.  He rendered services to the Jos Carnegie Partnership, the National Universities Commission, the National Teachers Institute and the ICT forum of Partnership Institutions. Professor P. Onumanyi was Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of Jos and President Mathematical Association of Nigeria before he left the services of the University to the position of Deputy Director at the National Mathematical Centre, Abuja. Professor M.S. Audu served as the Director of Academic Planning and was the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences before he was appointed Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna in 2007. Professor J.P. Chollom is the current Director of Academic Planning and Management of the University. Worthy of note is also Professor J.N. Ndam who is the current occupier of Pastor E.A. Adeboye Professorial Chair in Mathematics.

 LIST OF HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENT FROM INCEPTION TO DATE

NAME

PERIOD

Prof. S.A. Messiha

1975 – 1980

Prof. E.N. Chukwu

1980 – 1981

Dr. G.M. Habibullah

1981 - 1982

Prof. L.S.O. Liverpool

1982 – 1985

Dr. T. Stys

1985 – 1986

Prof. L.S.O. Liverpool

1986 - 1988

Dr. K. Kumar

1988 – 1989

Prof. M.S. Audu

1989 – 1993

Prof. P. Onumanyi

1993 – 1995

Prof. M.S. Audu

1995 – 1998

Prof. S.U. Momoh

1998 – 2005

Prof. U.W. Sirisena

2005 – 2011

Dr. S.E. Adewumi

2011 – 2012

Prof. J.P. Chollom

2012 – 2016

Dr. J.N. Ndam

2016 – 2021

Prof. G.M. Kumleng

2021 – 2025

Prof. J. Sunday

2025 – Date

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List of Academic Staff

 

S/N

NAME

 

QUALIFICATION

RANK

AREA OF SPECIALISATION

1

Prof. U.W. Sirisena

Ph.D

Professor

Numerical Analysis

2

Prof. J.P. Chollom

Ph.D

Professor

Numerical Analysis

3

Prof. J.N. Ndam

Ph.D

Professor

Biomathematics

4

Prof. C. Ukwu

Ph.D

Professor

Optimal Control of Functional Differential Systems & Processes

5

Prof. G.M. Kumleng

Ph.D

Professor

Numerical Analysis

6

Prof. J. Sunday

Ph.D

Professor

Computational/Numerical Mathematics

7

Prof. A. D. Pwasong

Ph.D

Professor

Time Series and Neural Networks

8

Dr. R.O. Akinola

Ph.D

Reader

Computational Mathematics

9

Dr N.M. Kamoh

Ph.D

Reader

Numerical Analysis

10

Dr. G.G. Zaku

Ph.D

Reader

Abstract Algebra

11

Dr. L. A. Ademola

Ph.D

Reader

Abstract Algebra

12

Dr. S. Longwap

Ph.D

Reader

Differential Geometry & Complex Analysis

13

Dr. N.B. Jelten

Ph.D

Senior Lecturer

Group Theory

14

Mr. M.J. Marut

M.Sc.

Lecturer I

Complex Analysis

15

Mr. S.Y. Kutchin

M.Sc.

Lecturer I

Numerical Analysis

16

Mr. I.A. Nyam

M.Sc.

Lecturer I

Differential Equations

17

Mr. M.G. Datong

M.Sc.

Lecturer I

Time Series Analysis and Spatial Statistics

18

Mr. H.E. Nahum

M.Sc.

Lecturer I

Complex Analysis

19

Mrs K.V. Joshua

M.Sc.

Lecturer I

Mathematical Modelling

20

Dr. J.C. Umudu

Ph.D

Lecturer I

Functional Analysis

21

Dr. E. Manga

Ph.D

Lecturer I

Spatial Modelling

22

Dr. A. Hillary

Ph.D

Lecturer I

Statistical Modelling/Data Science

23

Dr. B.C. Dang

Ph.D

Lecturer II

Fluid Dynamics (Mathematical Modelling)

24

Dr. C.N. Akanihu

M.Sc.

Lecturer II

Statistical Design of Investigation

25

Miss K.I. Apanpa

M.Sc.

Lecturer II

Functional Analysis

 List of Non Academic Staff

S/N

NAME

QUALIFICATION

RANK

1

Mr Akor Alacha Francis

B.A. Ed.

Chief. Conf. Sec.

2

Mrs Nandi Zephaniah Yapshap

B.Sc.

Asst. Chief Clerical  Officer

3

Mr Kangpe Biret Simon

B.A.

Computer Operator I

4

Elizabeth Musa Ibrahim

SSCE

Office Assistant

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