Dr. Ngozi Lilian Umedum
Dr. Ngozi Lilian Umedum is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2025) April, 2019 to October, 2024 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2005) May, 2000 to June, 2005 B.Sc Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1998) September, 1994 to July, 1998 B.Sc Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member of Guidance and Counselling Committee, Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member of Registration Committee, Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2016 to May, 2018 |
| 3 | Secretary to the Department Academic Board, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2014 to October, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Fabian Onyeka Obumselu and Ngozi Lilian Umedum. (2012, March) Crude Oil and Fractional Spillages Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation in Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria: A Review About the Environmental and Public Health Impact, Crude Oil Exploration in the World |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Grace Adebayo-Gege, Stephen Adakole Ejembi, Obidola Shakirdeen Mayowa, Ngozi Lillian Umedum, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Ika Mbateudi Danjuma, Akachukwu Obialor, Grace Inioluwa Johnson, Abayomi Emmanuel Adegboyega, Titilayo Omolara Johnson. (2023, October), "Molecular modeling of the interactions of Curcuma longa compounds with VEGFR towards colorectal cancer drug development,", Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, File is larger than 5 MB |
| 2 | Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Abayomi Emmanuel Adegboyega, Odunayo Anthonia Taiwo, Christopher Busayo Olowosoke, Grace Inioluwa Johnson, Ngozi Lillian Umedum, Kingsley Onuh, Mary Nneka Adeduro, Valentine Osita Nwobodo, Ayodele O. Elekan, Taiwo Emmanuel Alemika & Titilayo Omolara Johnson. (2023, December), "Lead optimization of Allium sativum L. compounds for PTP1B inhibition in diabetes treatment: in silico molecular docking and dynamics simulation", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics |
| 3 | Titilayo Omolara Johnson, Abayomi Emmanuel Adegboyega, Grace I. Johnson, Ngozi L. Umedum, Olasunkanmi D. Bamidele, Ayodele O. Elekan, Christopher T. Tarkaa, Asma’u Mahe, Adamu Abdulrahman, Olugbenga E. Adeyemi, Desmond Okafor, Amina J. Yusuf, Odunayo C. Atewolara-Odule, Abdulrazaq O. Ogunmoye & Tanko Ishaya. (2022, November), "Uncovering the inhibitory potentials of Phyllanthus nivosus leaf and its bioactive compounds against Plasmodium lactate dehydrogenase for malaria therapy", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics |
| 4 | Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Abayomi Emmanuel Adegboyega, Grace Inioluwa Johnsond, Ngozi Lillian Umedum, Kingsley Onuh, Mary Nneka Adeduro, Valentine Osita Nwobodo, Ayodele O. Elekan, Taiwo Emmanuel Alemika, Titilayo Omolara Johnson. (2021, August), "Deciphering the interactions of compounds from Allium sativum targeted towards identification of novel PTP 1B inhibitors in diabetes treatment: A computational approach", Informatics in Medicine Unlocked |
| 5 | C.E. Anarado,V. I. E. Ajiwe,C. J. O. Anarado,O. F. Obumselu, N.L. Umedum and S.E. Okafor. (2021, November), "The Phytochemistry, Ethnomedicinal and Pharmacology Uses of Justicia carnea Lindl Used in Traditional medicine in Nigeria-A Review", South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 234-242 |
| 6 | Anarado CE, Anarado CJO, Umedum NL, Chukwubueze FM and Anarado IL. (2020, April), "Phytochemical and Antimicrobial analysis of leaves of Bridelia micrantha, Cassytha filiformis, Euphorbia hirta and Securinega virosa", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 581-587 |
| 7 | C.E. Anarado, C.J.O. Anarado, E.C. Anyaegbu, N.L. Umedum and V.D. Chukwuma. (2020, May), "Comparative Study of the Phytoremediating Potentials of Pennistum purpureum and Axonopus fissifolius Against Pb2+, Cd2+, Zn2+ and Co2+", Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 45, (Issue 2), pp 275-281 |
| 8 | C. E. Anarado, C. J. O. Anarado, N. L. Umedum and Q. M. Ogbodo. (2020, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and Anti-microbial Studies of Leaf, Stem, Root of Spathodea companulata", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10-20 |
| 9 | C. E. Anarado, F. M. Chukwubueze, C. J. O. Anarado, N. L. Umedum and C. B. Nwanya. (2020, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and in vitro Antioxidant Screening of the Root and Stem Bark of Annona muricata Linn", International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Vol. 21, (Issue 8), pp 48-61 |
| 10 | C. E. Anarado, C. J. O. Anarado, M. O. Okeke, C. E. Ezeh, N. L. Umedum, P. C. Okafor. (2019, February), "): Leafy Vegetables as Potential Pathways to Heavy Metal Hazards", Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 8, pp 23-32 |
| 11 | Anarado, C.E, Mmeka, O.P, Anarado, C.J.O, and Umedum,N.L. (2018, July), "Phytoremediation Potentials of Dieffenbachia bownanii and Eleusine indica for Cadmium, Lead, Zinc and Cobalt", IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 68-71 |
| 12 | Iloamaeke, I. M., Onuigbo C. C., Umedum, L. N., Umeobika, C. U. and Oforah P. U. (2016, January), "Production and Characterization of Biodiesel from the seed of Dacryodes edulis (African pear)", International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 25230-25234 |
| 13 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Isaac Omoche Odiba, Eruemrejovwo Inspector Aghoghome, Ngozi Lilian Umedum, Maduabuchi Joseph Nwosu. (2016, January), "Evaluation of Harmful Substances and Health Risk Assessment of Mercury and Arsenic in Cosmetic Brands in Nigeria", International Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | Anarado C. Ebere, Anarado C. John, Egwuatu C. Ijeamaka, Umedum N. Lilian and Okoye P. A. Chuma. (2016, August), "Phytoremediation of Cobalt, Lead and Zinc Using Selected African Plants", , AASCIT Communications, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 212-216 |
| 15 | Egwuatu Chinyelu, Umedum Ngozi, Ochiagha Kate, Ogbugo Sixtus. (2015, July), "Use of Unmodified Orange Peel for the Adsorption of Cd(II), Pb(II) and Hg(II) Ions in Aqueous Solutions", American Journal of Physical Chemistr, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 21-29 |
| 16 | Noela Chinyelu Igwemmar, Joy IrobeyeTankwo, Uchenna Emmanuel Okoh and Ngozi Lillian Umedum. (2015, July), "). Assessment of Heavy Metal Contaminants in Goat Hides Singed Using Tyre Scraps and The Effect of Cooking on the Metal Concentrations in the Hides", Academic Journal of Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 115-123 |
| 17 | L. Umedum Ngozi, Nwajagu Ugochukwu, P. Udeozo Ifeoma, E. Anarado Charity and I. Egwuatu Chinyelu. (2014, February), "The Efficacy of Hyptis Suaveolens: A Review of Its Nutritional and Medicinal Applications.", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 661-674 |
| 18 | Udeozo Ifeoma P, Eboatu AN , Umedum NL, Okoye NH, Kelle IH. (2014, April), "The effect of ignition time on fifty-two selected Nigerian timbers", Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 847-851 |
| 19 | Umedum Ngozi Lillian, Nwosu Christian Chisom, Udeozo Ifeoma Prisca, Igwemmar Noela Chinyere. (2014, April), "Amino Acid and Heavy Metal Composition of Afzelia africana Leaves", World Journal of Nutrition and Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 17-20 |
| 20 | Udeozo Ifeoma P, Eboatu AN , Kelle IH, Umedum NL and Okoye NH. (2014, April), "The Effect of Flame Propagation Rate on Fifty-Two Selected Nigerian Timbers Nigerian Timbers", Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 867-872 |
| 21 | Udeozo Ifeoma P, Eboatu AN , Okoye NH, Kelle IH, Umedum NL. (2014, April), "The effect of oven dry density on Thermal conductivity of fifty-two selected Nigerian timbers", Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 852-856 |
| 22 | I. P. Udeozo, A. N. Eboatu, N.L. Umedum, I. H. Kelle, N.H. Okoye. (2014, May), "). Average Metal Contents of Fifty-Two Selected Nigerian Timbers", Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 5), pp 741-745 |
| 23 | Okoye Nkechi, A.N. Eboatu, Arinze Rosemary, Umedum Ngozi, Udeozo Ifeoma, Ogbonna Obiageli. (2014, June), "Water Imbibition Capacity of Some Nigerian Timbers: A Function of Wood Density and Structure.", IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry |
| 24 | C. I. Egwuatu, O. F. Obumselu, C. J. O.Anarado, N. L. Umedum. (2014, June), "Adsorption of Lead Ions onto Cattle Bone.", Journal of International Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 194-204 |
| 25 | Nkechi H. Okoye, Augustine N. Eboatu, Rosemary U. Arinze, Prisca I. Udeozo, Ngozi L. Umedum and Obiageli A. Ogbonna. (2014, June), "). Effect of Density on Flame Characteristics of Some Tropical Timbers.", IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 104-111 |
| 26 | I. P. Udeozo, A. N. Eboatu, N.L. Umedum, I. H. Kelle, N.H. Okoye,. (2014, July), "Thermal and Electrical Conductivities of Fifty-Two Selected Nigerian Timber", Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 5), pp 736-740 |
| 27 | Udeozo I. P., Umedum N.L., Okoye N.H., and Kelle I.H. (2013, March), "Formulation of Glossy Emulsion Paint", The Experiment, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 822-828 |
| 28 | Umedum N.L., Kaka E.B., Okoye N.H., Anarado C.E., Udeozo I. P. (2013, July), "Physicochemical Analysis of Selected Surface Water in Warri, Nigeria", . International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 1558-1562 |
| 29 | Umedum Ngozi Lillian, Udeozo Ifeoma Prisca, Muoneme Ozioma, Okoye Nkechi, Iloamaeke Ifeoma. (2013, July), "Proximate analysis and mineral content of three commonly used seasonings in Nigeria", Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 11-14 |
| 30 | Nduka JK, Umeh LN, Okerulu IO, Umedum LN, Okoye HN. (2012, June), "Utilization of Different Microbes in Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils Stimulated With Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers", Journal of Petroleum and Environmental Biotechnology |
| 31 | Okoye N.H, Okoye S.N, Arinze R.U. and Umedum N.L. (2011, February), "Potentials of Oils of Afzelia africana seeds, ANACHEM Journal, 5(1)", ANACHEM, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 32 | Umedum N.L, Okoye P.A.C. (2011, February), "Comparative Study of Carbonized/ Uncarbonized; Activated/ Unactivated Sawdust and Rice Husk for Sequestration of Pb and Cd ions from Aqueous Solution,", ANACHEM, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/11/02892 (member since 2011), https://chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Exploring Security Solutions and Industrial Revival through Chemistry", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; Kano |
| 2 | "Innovation and Development in Chemical Sciences for Industrial and Economic Sustainability", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Awka |
| 3 | "Global Electrical and Electronic Waste: Health Hazards For Africa IUPAC CHEMRAWN XXII E-Waste in Africa", (IUPAC/ Chemical Society of Nigeria), 7th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Lagos |
| 4 | "Virtual Conference of the Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry (OSMC) Researc Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka", (Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry (OSMC) Researc Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 10th August, 2020 to 12th August, 2020; Zoom |
| 5 | "Chemistry Education and Sustainable Development", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2019 to 26th September, 2019; Lagos |
| 6 | "Coal and Biomass Utilization: Challenges and Prospects in the Nigeria Energy Mix", (Chemical Society of Nigeria(Enugu Zone)), 21st March, 2019 to 23rd March, 2019; Enugu |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "How to Prepare a Proposal for a Review Article", (Researcher Academy (Elsevier)), 4th May, 2021 to 4th May, 2021; Zoom |
| 2 | "De Novo Synthesis of Test Compounds, Lead Optimization, Molecular Docking, Docking Validation, ADMET Predictions and Primere Design", (JARIS Computational Biology Centre), 26th November, 2020 to 28th November, 2020; Zoom |
| 3 | "ADMET, Homology Modelling and Molecular Docking Training", (JARIS Computational Biology Centre), 19th August, 2020 to 22nd August, 2020; Zoom |
| 4 | "Book Publishing Process", (Researcher Academy (Elsevier)), 3rd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; Zoom |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Strategies for a Successful Career as a Female Chemist", (Women in Chemistry (WIC) Chemical Society of Nigeria), 1st September, 2020 to 1st September, 2020; Zoom |