Mr. Patrick Ketwaru

  • Senior Lecturer


  • Department of Chemistry
  • Turkeyen Campus

About Mr. Patrick Ketwaru


Research Interests:

Natural Products; Biomaterials; Manufacture and Utilisation of Biochar; Renewable Energy with a focus on Bio-energy; Use of Energy for Sustainable Rural Development

Chemistry

Teaching chemistry

Qualification Specialization Institution Country Year
B.Sc. Chemistry University of Guyana Guyana 1988
Graduate Diploma in Education Science University of Guyana Guyana 2008
M.Sc. Chemistry University of Guyana Guyana 1992
Course Code Course Name
CHM4109 Advanced Analytical Techniques
CHM4112 Advanced and Applied Analytical Techniques
CHM4205 Applied Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM4107 Biomaterials
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM3108 Chemistry Laboratory VII
CHM2204 Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics
CHM1101 General Chemistry 1
CHM1104 General Chemistry for Majors
CHM4220 Internship (Attachment)
CHM4120 Internship (Desk Study)
CHM4204 Introduction to Bio-Energy
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CHM1202 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CHM2205 Laboratory 6 - Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Kinetics
ESC4107 Philosophy and Issues in the Teaching of Science
CHM2202 Phy. Chm. III -Chemical Kinetics & ElectroChemistry
CHM3105 Physical Chemistry II - Quantum Chemistry & Introduction to Chemical Spectroscopy
CHM3101 Physical Chemistry II- Quantum Mechanics & Intro. to Chemical Spectroscopy
CHM4100 Research Project
CHM3203 Spectroscopic Techniques for Determin. of Structure
CHM3205 Spectroscopic Techniques for Determination of Molecular Structure
AGR6001 Thesis
CHM4110 Undergraduate Research Project (Proposal)
CHM4200 Undergraduate Research Project (Thesis)
Title Year Completed Research Type Status
Ethanol Production Process. (GEA) 2005 Individual Completed
Ethanol Production Process. (GEA) 2005 Individual Completed
Final Year CHM 410 Project 2005 Individual Completed
Rural Access to Renewable Energy via a Revolving Fund Mechanism. 2005 Individual Completed
Rural Access to Renewable Energy via a Revolving Fund Mechanism. (GEA) 2005 Individual Completed
The State of Science and Technology in Guyana. 2005 Individual Completed
To Investigate the Phytochemical of Artocarpus Altilis and Calotropis Gigantean Leaves & Stems. Co-supervised with G. Blyden) 2005 Individual Completed
Triterpenoids from Trichilia Schomburgkii C.DC. 2005 Individual Completed
Analysis of The Energy Sector of Rural Guyana 2006 Individual Completed
2006 Individual Completed
Phytochemical Investigation of Aspidosperma Excelsum 2006 Individual Completed
Pilot Plant Production of Ethanol/Gasoline (Gashol) Blends for Vehicular use. (GEA facilitated) 2006 Individual Work in progress
Poster Presentation - World Science Day for Peace & Development. 2006 Individual Completed
World Science Day for Peace & Development. 2006 Individual Completed
Eutrophication in a Water Body2007 2007 Individual Completed
Feasibility Study of the Potential Uses of Biofuels, Ethanol Blend with Petroleum in the Guyana Vehicle Fleet, hence a Reliable, Economical and Viable form of Energy in the Transportation Section. 2007 Individual Completed
Identification of Requirements for the Community. 2007 Individual Completed
Investigation of the Insecticidal Properties of Eclipta Alba & Cyanthillium Cinereum against Mealy Bugs. 2007 Individual Completed
Optimization of Ethanol Yield from Guyana Molasses 2007 Individual Completed
Production of Ethanol and Gasoline Fuel Blend. 2007 Individual Completed
Report on the Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Guyana 2007 Individual Completed
Rural Electrification Project - Technical Overview 2007 Individual Completed
The Optimization of the Yield of Ethanol from Local Molass. 2007 Individual Completed
To Investigate the Implications of Adjacent Land Uses on the Physical & Chemical Quality of a Section of the Madewini Creek. 2007 Individual Completed
Application of Energy & Agriculture for Sustainable Development. 2009 Collaborative Completed
Date Seminar / Conference Location Title
TItle Details
Analysis of The Energy Sector of Rural Guyana Page End: Niil
Book Title: Analysis of The Energy Sector of Rural Guyana
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Accepted for publication
Ethanol Production Process. (GEA) Publication Type: Performed
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Ethanol Production Process. (GEA) Publication Type: Performed
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Ethanol Production Process. (GEA) Book Title: Ethanol Production Process. (GEA)
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Eutrophication in a Water Body2007 Book Title: Eutrophication in a Water Body
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Feasibility Study of the Potential Uses of Biofuels, Ethanol Blend with Petroleum in the Guyana Vehicle Fleet, hence a Reliable, Economical and Viable form of Energy in the Transportation Section. Book Title: Feasibility Study of the Potential Uses of Biofuels, Ethanol Blend with Petroleum in the Guyana Vehicle Fleet, hence a Reliable, Economical and Viable form of Energy in the Transportation Section.
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Work Completed but not Submitted /Accepted for Publication
Final Year CHM 410 Project Book Title: Final Year CHM 410 Project
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Work Completed but not Submitted /Accepted for Publication
Identification of Requirements for the Community. Book Title: Identification of Requirements for the Community
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Optimization of Ethanol Yield from Guyana Molasses Book Title: Optimization of Ethanol Yield from Guyana Molasses,
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Phytochemical Investigation of Aspidosperma Excelsum Book Title: Phytochemical Investigation of Aspidosperma Excelsum
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Work Completed but not Submitted /Accepted for Publication
Poster Presentation - World Science Day for Peace & Development. Book Title: 1)Poster Presentation - World Science Day for Peace & Development
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Production of Ethanol and Gasoline Fuel Blend. Book Title: Production of Ethanol and Gasoline Fuel Blend
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Report on the Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Guyana Book Title: Report on the Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Guyana
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Rural Access to Renewable Energy via a Revolving Fund Mechanism. Book Title: Rural Access to Renewable Energy via a Revolving Fund Mechanism.
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Journal
Publication Status: Published
Rural Access to Renewable Energy via a Revolving Fund Mechanism. (GEA) Book Title: Rural Access to Renewable Energy via a Revolving Fund Mechanism. (GEA)
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Rural Electrification Project - Technical Overview Book Title: Rural Electrification Project - Technical Overview
Publication Type: Papers read at scholarly/professional gatherings
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Not Applicable
The Optimization of the Yield of Ethanol from Local Molass. Book Title: The Optimization of the Yield of Ethanol from Local Molasses
Publication Type: Performed
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
The State of Science and Technology in Guyana. Book Title: The State of Science and Technology in Guyana.
Publication Type: Performed
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Accepted for publication
To Investigate the Implications of Adjacent Land Uses on the Physical & Chemical Quality of a Section of the Madewini Creek. Book Title: To Investigate the Implications of Adjacent Land Uses on the Physical & Chemical Quality of a Section of the Madewini Creek.
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
To Investigate the Phytochemical of Artocarpus Altilis and Calotropis Gigantean Leaves & Stems. Co-supervised with G. Blyden) Book Title: To Investigate the Phytochemical of Artocarpus Altilis and Calotropis Gigantean Leaves & Stems. (Co-supervised with G. Blyden)
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Work Completed but not Submitted /Accepted for Publication
Triterpenoids from Trichilia Schomburgkii C.DC. Book Title: Triterpenoids from Trichilia Schomburgkii C.DC.
Publication Type: Papers read at scholarly/professional gatherings
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Not Applicable
World Science Day for Peace & Development. Book Title: World Science Day for Peace & Development
Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published
Application of Energy & Agriculture for Sustainable Development. Publication Date: 2009
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Publish Location: NIL
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Publication Type: Publication
Publication Item: Paper
Publication Status: Published