Professor Israel O. Obaroh is a professor of hydrobiology and ecotoxicology with over 19 years of work experience. He has over 60 scholarly publications. He has held several administrative positions, among which are: Deputy Dean, Student Affairs; Director, Entrepreneurship Center; and Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences. He has been the Director, Directorate of Higher Degrees and Research, since February 2023. He is married, and the union is blessed with 3 children.