Dr. Nwalieji Vincent Okafor
Dr. Nwalieji Vincent Okafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
MY name is Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, a native of Ifite Ogwari in Ayamelum LGA of Anambra State. I am married with four children (one girl and three boys).
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2017) October, 2010 to June, 2016 PhD Industrial Chemistry Industrial Chemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2017) October, 2010 to June, 2016 PhD Industrial Chemistry Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, March, 2011) October, 2007 to September, 2010 MSc Environmental Chemistry Environmental Chemistry |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1998) October, 1991 to August, 1997 BSc Industrial Chemistry Industrial Chemistry |
| 5 | Nsukka High School, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. (SSCE, December, 1991) October, 1984 to December, 1990 SSC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | President, Ogidiga Empowerment Foundation July, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Board of Trustees, Chief Peter Okeke Ekwunife Scholarship Foundation February, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Chief Peter Okeke Ekwunife Scholarship Foundation February, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria October, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Chairman of the Faculty Sanitation Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria August, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | SIWES Supervision member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria May, 2021 to May, 2022 |
| 7 | Committee Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Water Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria May, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Faculty Representative/University COVID 19 Committee Member, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Committee member, Departmental Welfare committee, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry October, 2020 to Present |
| 10 | Patron/Member, Board of Trustees, Association of Ayamelum Professionals August, 2020 to Present |
| 11 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria October, 2019 to Present |
| 12 | Secretary, Faculty Welfare Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria October, 2019 to Present |
| 13 | Member, Faculty Students Advisory Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria September, 2018 to March, 2021 |
| 14 | CHM 112 Coordinator, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry October, 2017 to September, 2021 |
| 15 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria December, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 16 | Senior Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria October, 2014 to December, 2016 |
| 17 | Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria October, 2011 to September, 2014 |
| 18 | Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria February, 2008 to September, 2011 |
| 19 | Chemistry Teacher, Baptist High School, Ejigbo, Osun State February, 1998 to February, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | V. N. Okafor, N. H. Okoye, C. J. O. Anarado, P. U. Chris-Okafor, F. O. Obumselu, I. M. Iloamaeke, C. E. Anarado, P. E. Omuku, C. T. Onyema, E. C. O. (2021, May) Laboratory Manual for Basic Practical Chemistry |
| 2 | A. S. Ogbuagu, V. N. Okafor, C. C. Oli, J. N. Obiefuna. (2021, July) Laboratory Manual for Practical Organic Chemistry Volume 1 |
| 3 | O. F Obumselu, E. C. Ohaekenyem, V. N. Okafor, I. M. Iloamaeke, C. T. Onyema, J. N. Obiefuna, E. G. Amadi, M. U.. (2020, March) Understanding the Basic Concepts in Chemistry |
| 4 | C. J. O. Anarado, V. I. Onwukeme, E. C. Ohaekenyem, V. N. Okafor, E. N. Okwuduba. (2019, March) Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| 5 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2016, December) Hops And Potential Nigerian Substitutes: Comparative Studies In Beer Brewing LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chikwe Bethel Ndu, Onyeka Fabian Obumselu, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2025, February), "Comparative Evaluation of the Physicochemical Composition of Chitosan from Commercial and Biowaste Sources", Chemistry Research Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 71 - 77 |
| 2 | A. N. Obagha, O. F. Obumselu, V. N. Okafor. (2025, April), "PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF WATER FROM RIVERS OF SOME OIL-PRODUCING COMMUNITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA", Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 50, (Issue 2), pp 318 - 329 |
| 3 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola, Blessing Ifeyinwa Tabugbo, Gloria Fedoje Okoliko. (2024, August), "Ecological and health risk assessments of heavy metals in surface water sediments from Ifite Ogwari community in Southeastern Nigeria", Discover Environment, Vol. 2, (Issue 93) |
| 4 | Joy Ngozika Obiefuna, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2024, November), "Comparative Studies of the Physicochemical Properties of Chitosan from Commercial and Periwinkle Shell (CPS)", Chemical Research and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2024), pp 186 - 191 |
| 5 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Joy Ngozika Obiefuna. (2024, October), "COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CHITOSAN FROM COMMERCIAL AND BIOWASTE SOURCES", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 89 - 97 |
| 6 | Emem J. Amaka, Okoye N. Helen, Okafor V. Nwalieji. (2024, October), "COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF SOME PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF WATER IN AQUACULTURE PONDS AROUND ILLEGAL REFINERY AREAS IN RIVERS STATE, SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 53 - 59 |
| 7 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola, Chizuanwa Blessing Ume, Theophilus Oguejiofo Ujam. (2024, April), "Risk Assessments of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Surface Sediments of Drinking Water Sources in Ifite Ogwari, South-East Nigeria", Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, pp 1-20 |
| 8 | Vincent N. Okafor, Daniel O. Omokpariola, Daniel E. Enenche. (2024, March), "Determination of Vitamin C in Raw Fruit and Vegetable Homogenates: Dietary Exposure and Health Effects of Excess Intake in Adults and Children.", Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig, Vol. 75, (Issue 1), pp 21-33 |
| 9 | Veraline Chiamaka Okabekwa, Rosemary Uche Arinze, Blessing Ifeyinwa Tabugbo Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2024, March), "Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Water from Eleme River, South-South Nigeria.", J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 49, (Issue 1), pp 13-22 |
| 10 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Deborah Oluwalana Kehinde, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele, Benjamin Uchenna Modozie. (2024, January), "Synthesis of nanochitosan from Cambarus bartonii waste and its utilization in the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in surface water from Ifite Ogwari, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nanochemistry Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 42-54 |
| 11 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola, Matthew Onyema Agu, Collins Chibuzor Odidika, Chiamaka Valerine Okabekwa, Lilian Chiamaka Ogbuo, Mary Cynthia Chizoba Obiatuegwu. (2023, February), "Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Alcoholic Beverages Consumed in Awka, Southeast Nigeria", Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, Vol. 37, (Issue 4), pp 805 -815 |
| 12 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Bankole Akinyele Abimbola, Assumpta Daberechukwu Iwe, Oluchukwu Francisca Mbume. (2023, January), "Comparative Studies of Chitosan-Silver Nanocomposites from Commercial and Biowaste Sources", Nanochemistry Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 78 - 86 |
| 13 | Blessing Ifeyinwa Tabugbo, Okechukwu Josephat Ogbuagu, Uche Eunice Ekpunobi, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Usman Rilwan. (2023, December), "Heavy Metal Pollution in the Marine Environment: A Study Contribution of Three Rivers to the Pollution at the Upper of the River Niger, Nigeria", Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 51-64 |
| 14 | Blessing Ifeyinwa Tabugbo, Matthew Onyema Agu, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, and Ikechukwu Emmanuel Mbam. (2023, September), "Assessment of Heavy Metals on African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from Some Fish Ponds in Emene, Enugu State, South-East Nigeria", Chemical Science International Journal, Vol. 32, (Issue 5), pp 79-87 |
| 15 | Matthew Onyema Agu, Blessing Ifeyinwa Tabugbo, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Maryjane Onyinyechi Ikeji. (2023, September), "Comparative analysis of the essential oil contents of Azadrichta indica and Humulus lupulus: Could Azadrichta indica Substitute Humulus lupulus in Beer Brewing?", International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Vol. 24, (Issue 5), pp 75-80 |
| 16 | Vincent N. Okafor, Daniel O. Omokpariola, Onyeka F. Obumselu, Chiadikaobi G. Eze. (2023, March), "Exposure risk to heavy metals through surface and groundwater used for drinking and household activities in Ifte Ogwari, Southeastern Nigeria. 13:105.", Applied Water Science |
| 17 | Vincent N. Okafor, Daniel O. Omokpariola, Eucharia C. Igbokwe, Chidera M. (2022, February), "Determination and Human Health Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface and Ground Waters from Ifite Ogwari, Anambra State, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY |
| 18 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola, Chiamaka Valerine Okabekwa, Emmanuel Chukwuanu Umezinwa. (2022, September), "Heavy Metals in Alcoholic Beverages Consumed in Awka, South East Nigeria: Carcinogenic and Non carcinogenic Health Risk Assessments", Chemistry Africa |
| 19 | VN Okafor, PU Umennadi, CC Odidika, DC Vinna. (2021, September), "METALS AND POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs) IN BEER: A REVIEW", J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 46, (Issue 4), pp 0688–0697 |
| 20 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Igwebuike Enweonye, and Patrick Ugochukwu Umennadi. (2021, October), "Application of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors in Correlating Density and Fire Properties of Some Selected Woods in South-East Nigeria", European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 102-106 |
| 21 | F. C. Orakwue, V. N. Okafor, F. O. Obumselu, J. O. Okoli and K. C. Nnamdi.. (2021, November), "Phytochemical, Antimicrobial and Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals of Stem and Root Extracts of Newbouldia laevis (Boundary Tree)", J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, pp 0940-0950 |
| 22 | R. N. Uzor, V. N Okafor. (2020, December), "Multi-step Sequential Extraction of Heavy Metals and Levels of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) in Rice (Oryza sativa L) Harvested from Ofada Village, Ogun State, Nigeria", ANACHEM Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1929-1935 |
| 23 | V. N. Okafor, C. P. Okonkwo, J. N. Obiefuna, M. C. Obiadi, R. I. Anyalebechi, U. W. Okafor. (2020, December), "Evaluation of Vitamin C Content in Selected Mixtures of Fruits and Vegetables", ANACHEM Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1875-1880 |
| 24 | VN Okafor, UB Uche, RC Abailim. (2020, February), "Levels Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) In Beers: Consumption And Public Health Concerns", Chemical Sciences International Journal, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 47-59 |
| 25 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Matthew Chiemezie Obiadi, Joy Ngozika Obiefuna. (2020, May), "Correlations Of Major Flame Characteristics Of Some Fire Tolerant Trees In South-East Nigeria By Coefficient Of Determination (R2)", Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Vol. 26, (Issue 4), pp 81-98 |
| 26 | VN Okafor, IR Anyalebechi, UW Okafor, CP Okonkwo, JN Obiefuna,. (2020, September), "Phytochemical Constituents Of Extracts Of Hops And Some Potential Nigerian Hop Substitutes: A Comparative Study In Beer Brewing", International Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 27 | VN Okafor, UW Okafor, IR Anyalebechi. (2020, May), "Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Profiling Of Hops And Some Nigerian Potential Hop Substitutes: Comparative Studies In Beer Brewing", Journal of Chromatography and Separation Techniques, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 28 | V. N. Okafor, C. M. Umenne, B. I. Tabugbo, C. P. Okonkwo, J. N. Obiefuna, U. W. Okafor R. I. Anyalebechi. (2020, October), "Potentiality Of Diethylamine As Agent Of Deproteination And Deacetylation In The Extraction Of Chitosan From Scylla Serrata Shel", . Chemistry and Materials Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 35-45 |
| 29 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Ifeyinwa Blessing Tabugbo, Regina Igwe Anyalebechi, Ugochukwu Wilson Okafor, Joy Ngozika Obiefuna. (2020, September), "A Review Of Nigerian Potential Hop Substitutes In Beer Brewing: 1983-2020", . International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Vol. 21, (Issue 15), pp 50-73 |
| 30 | N. Okafor, U. W. Okafor, R. I. Anyalebechi, M. C. Obiadi, J. N. Obiefuna, C. P. Okonkwo, B. I. Tabugbo. (2020, August), "DENSITY EFFECTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MAJOR FLAME CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED FIRE TOLERANT TREES IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA: A LOOK AT OVEN AND SUN DRIED TIMBERS", J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 45, (Issue 5), pp 852-862 |
| 31 | Okafor V. N., Obiefuna J. N., Obiadi, M. C., Osuorah A, Anyalebechi R. I., Okafor, U. W.. (2019, July), "Investigating the Flammability Status of Some Potential Fire Tolerant Trees in South-East Nigeria", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 111-122 |
| 32 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Joseph Jideofor Obodoeze. (2017, August), "Comparative Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents, Bitterness Characters and Essential Oil Contents of Extracts from Four Nigerian Plants as Potential Substitutes for Isomerized Hop Extract in Beer Brewing", Chemistry Research Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 16-21 |
| 33 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Ugochukwu Willson Okafor, Stella Nwakego Ezem. (2017, October), "Metabolites Composition Of Garcinia Kola Extract As Potential Substitute For Isomerized Hop Extract In Beer Brewing", Chemistry Research Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 153-162 |
| 34 | VN Okafor, AN Eboatu, RI Anyalebechi, UW Okafor. (2016, October), "Comparative studies of the physicochemical properties of beers brewed with hop extracts and extracts from four selected tropical plants", Journal of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 382-386 |
| 35 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Isaac Omoche Odiba. (2016, March), "Mpact Of Oil And Gas Activities On Acidity Of Rain And Surface Water Of Niger Delta, Nigeria: An Environmental And Public Health Review", Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 7, (Issue 04), pp 586 |
| 36 | VN Okafor, RI Anyalebechi, UW Okafor. (2016, September), "Characterization Of Hop Extracts And Extracts From Some Selected Nigerian Plants By GC/MS And Brewing Qualities Analyses", IJRDO-Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 9), pp 39-64 |
| 37 | AN Eboatu, EN Ejike, VN Okafor. (2016, October), "Evaluation Of Anti-nutritional Factors In Hop Extracts And Extract From Azadirachta Indica As Potential Substitute In The Nigerian Beer Industry", EPH-International Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 10), pp 1-14 |
| 38 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2016, December), "Spectroscopic Methods For Evaluation Of Hop Extracts And Extract From Gongronema Latifolium As Substitute In The Nigerian Beer Industry", International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 12), pp 2499-2504 |
| 39 | Omuku P.E., Onwumelu H.A., Okafor V.N.. (2016, August), "Sorption potential of Toxic substance from Pharmaceutical Wastewater effluent via Achatina Maginata", Scholarly Journal of Science Research and Essay, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 76-80 |
| 40 | PE Omuku, IE Okoye, CO Okeke, VN Okafor. (2012, March), "Comparative Analysis Of Bottled And Galvanised Canned Soft Drinks In Nigeria", J. Int. Environmental Application and Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 55-61 |
| 41 | AK Asiagwu, PE Omuku, JI Odiachi, VN Okafor. (2011, April), "Kinetic Model Of The Sorption Of Cu2+ And Pb2+ From Aqueous Solution Using Carbonized Treculia Africana Husk As Biomass", Journal of International Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 187-195 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Vincent N. Okafor and Daniel O. Omokpariola.. (2024, May), "Determination and Human Health Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface and Ground Waters from Ifite Ogwari, Anambra State, Nigeria.", African Regional Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, American Chemical Society Chapters in Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria |
| 2 | Okafor Vincent Nwalieji, Akinyele Abimbola Bankole, Iwe Assumpta Daberechukwu, Mbume Oluchukwu Francisca. (2022, November), "Comparative Studies of Chitosan-Silver Nanocomposites from Commercial and Biowaste Sources", Polymer Institute of Nigeria |
| 3 | Okafor Vincent Nwalieji, Agu Matthew Onyema. (2021, November), "Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Alcoholic Beverages Consumed in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria and Public Health Issues", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| 4 | Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Assumpta Daberechukwu Iwe. (2021, November), "Preparation and Characterization of Nanosilver Doped Nanochitosan from Chitosan Extracted from Achatina marginata (Snail) Shell", Polymer Institute of Nigeria |
| 5 | Vincent N. Okafor, Augustine N. Eboatu, Vincent I.E. Ajiwe.. (2016, November), "Phytochemical Screening of Extracts from some Tropical Plants as Potential Substitutes for Hop Extracts in Tropical Beer Brewing", Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter, pp 32 |
| 6 | Kanayochukwu Nduka, Tagbo Emmanuel Ezenwa, Fabian Onyeka Obumselu, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2011, September), "Assessment of Underground Water Quality in Onitsha, Anambra State", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Tagbo Emmanuel Ezenwa, Fabian Onyeka Obumselu, Vincent Nwalieji Okafor. (2011) Assessment of Underground Water Quality in Onitsha, Anambra State Chemical Society of Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Comparative Studies of Nanochitosan-Nanosilver Composites from Chitosan Extracted from Bio-waste using Different Deproteination and Deacetylation Agents" (2025). Completed Masters project by Obiefuna Joy Ngozika 2020546004PB |
| 2 | "Utilization of Agrowaste Alkalies in Deproteination and Deacetylation Procedures in Synthesising Nanochitosan from Biowaste for Removing Heavy Metals from Simulated Wastewater" (2025). Completed Masters project by CHIKWE, BETHEL NDU 2021546004FA |
| 3 | "Assessment of Human Health and Ecological Risks of Water Pollutants from Oil-Rich Communities in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by OBAGHA, ANTHONY NWABUNWANNE 2023546005PA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Basic Physical Research" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "International Journal of Biological and Chemical Research – SCIENCE ASSIST INTERNATIONAL" (October, 2021) |
| 3 | Editor, "Perspectives of Polysaccharide Nanoparticles in Advanced Biomedical Applications: A Commentary on Emerging Technologies in Polysaccharide Research" (November, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "A Temporal Analysis of Cancer Risk Associated with Cadmium and Arsenic Found in PM2.5 in the University of Ilorin and its Environs: A Probabilistic Approach" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "A Mini Cutting-Edge review of the levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their health implications in some vegetables in Nigeria" (November, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Ecological Distribution of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Koko, Delta State, Nigeria" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in meat and meat products: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Probabilistic Health Human Risk." (June, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Effects of Environmental Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Exposure and Pro-Inflammatory Activity on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in US Adults" (June, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Development and Validation of Stability Indicating Rp-hplc Method for the Determination of Umeclidinium and Vilanterol in Pharmaceutical Dosage Form" (August, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Simulation Studies on Corrosion of Stone Coated Roofing Sheets Sold in Nigeria" (October, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Assessment of PAHs and Derivatives in Beer Using a New Cold Fiber-solid Phase Microextraction System" (August, 2021) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling reveals substantial metabolome diversity in seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) berries" (July, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate Examination (Project Defence)" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSC. Examination "Characterization of Asaba Clay for Production of Ceramic Ware Reinforced with Selected Agro-wastes"" (August, 2024 to February, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate Examination (Project Defence) at Legacy University Okija, Anambra State" (November, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc. Examination "Ecological Pollution and Health Risk Assessment of Potential Toxic Metals in Dust and Soil from Selected Streets of Onitsha and Nkpor Metropolises" (August, 2023 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc. Final Thesis Defence of Justina Emem" (November, 2023 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "MSc Examination "Analysis of Clay Deposits in Inyi, Enugu State and its Utilization in Production of Improved Cookstove"" (April, 2021 to October, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "MSc Examination "Mild Extraction and Characterization of Iron Pigments from Enugu Magnetite Ore for Coating Applications"" (November, 2021 to October, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, University Open and Distance Learning Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2024) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Polymer Institute of Nigeria, Anambra District" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, BOT, "Chief Peter Okeke Ekwunife Scholarship Foundation" (February, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, ASUU NAU Borehole Committee, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2023) |
| 5 | Facilitator,, "National Population Commission" (January, 2023 to May, 2023) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Chief Peter Okeke Ekwunife Scholarship Foundation" (February, 2023) |
| 7 | Secretary, "Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter" (June, 2021) |
| 8 | President, "Ogidiga Empowerment Foundation, Ifite Ogwari" (November, 2021) |
| 9 | Vice Chairman, "Polymer Institute of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter" (February, 2021) |
| 10 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University COVID–19 Response Team and Chairman Faculty COVID–19 Response, "Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 11 | Member, Welfare Committee, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2021 to November, 2023) |
| 12 | Lecturer, "College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (October, 2020) |
| 13 | Member, BOT, "Association of Ayamelum Professionals" (January, 2020) |
| 14 | Presidential and National Assembly Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 15 | State House of Assembly Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 16 | UNIZIK Unit Coordinator, "Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter" (June, 2018 to June, 2021) |
| 17 | Chairman, "Ifite Ogwari Catholic Community, Awka Zone" (November, 2018) |
| 18 | Lecturer, "Continuing Education Program, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (October, 2017) |
| 19 | Lecturer, "Sandwich Program, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (October, 2017) |
| 20 | Coordinator, CHM 112 Committee, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2017 to April, 2022) |
| 21 | Chemistry Teacher, "Prescience Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (February, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Chemical Society" - 33805016 (member since 2024), https://www.acs.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Polymer Institute of Nigeria" - PIN/M/0850 (member since 2021), http://polymerinstitute.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/16/04199 (member since 2016), https://chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "34th Annual Technical Conference/AGM and 6th International Conference of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria at Abuja", (Polymer Institute of Nigeria), 23rd October, 2024 to 26th October, 2024; Abuja |
| 2 | "47th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria at Kano, Kano State", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; Kano, Kano State |
| 3 | "1st International Hybrid Conference and Exhibition of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", (Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, AWka), 29th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "33rd Annual Technical Conference/AGM and 5th International Conference of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria at Kaduna, Kaduna State", (Polymer Institute of Nigeria), 25th October, 2023 to 28th October, 2023; Kaduna, Kaduna State |
| 5 | "46th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria at Awka, Anambra State", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Awka, Anambra State |
| 6 | "32nd Annual Technical Conference/AGM and 4th International Conference of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria", (Polymer Institute of Nigeria), 11th November, 2022 to 11th November, 2022; Warri, Delta State |
| 7 | "45th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 23rd September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria |
| 8 | "31st Annual Technical Conference/AGM and 3rd International Conference of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria", (Polymer Institute of Nigeria), 12th November, 2021 to 12th November, 2021; Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| 9 | "IUPAC’s CHEMRAWN XXII E-Waste in Africa Conference and 44th Annual International Conference (44th AIC) of the Chemical Society of Nigeria", (IUPAC’s CHEMRAWN XXII E-Waste in Africa and the Chemical Society of Nigeria), 11th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Oregun, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| 10 | "Conference Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter), 10th November, 2016 to 10th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "The Technical Elements of Writing Good Academic Work", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 28th October, 2021 to 28th October, 2021; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Academic Writing and Publication", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 27th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria |
| 3 | "How to use Google Scholar and the Central Information Referencing and Management System (CIRMS)", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 23rd July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria |
| 4 | "How Elsevier Core Research Solutions Can Enhance Your Research At Elsevier Africa, On Monday 14 December, 2020.", (Elsevier Africa), 14th December, 2020 to 14th December, 2020; Reacher Academy on Campus, University of Lagos, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Exploring Chemistry Culture: Natural Products And Security Of Chemical Facilities", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 20th August, 2020 to 20th August, 2020; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Writing Without Plagiarism And Proper Citations Using Mendeley", (Research Academy in Conjunction with Elsevier.), 28th July, 2020 to 28th July, 2020; University of Lagos, Nigeria |
| 7 | "International Online Faculty Development Program On Advancements In Applied Chemistry", (Department of Science, St Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai – 119, Tamilnadu, India.), 8th July, 2020 to 8th July, 2020; Tamilnadu, India. |
| 8 | "Grant Writing (Challenges And Opportunities)", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists), 28th August, 2019 to 28th August, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 9 | "Deepening Research Competence For Effective Scholarship", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Postgraduate), 8th November, 2018 to 8th November, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 10 | "Nigeria Regional Chemical Awareness Workshop", (United States Department of Chemical Security Program in conjunction with Civilian Research Foundation (CRDF) Global), 30th May, 2018 to 30th May, 2018; Enugu, Nigeria |
| 11 | "Training The Trainees", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Postgraduate), 12th October, 2017 to 12th October, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Understanding Open Access Publishing", (Taylor and Francis), 4th November, 2022 to 4th November, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Understanding Open Research", (Taylor and Francis), 20th July, 2022 to 20th July, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "The Book Publishing Process: An Elsevier Author Workshop", (Elsevier Africa), 3rd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; Harare, Zimbabwe |
| 4 | "The Article Publishing Process: An Elsevier Author Workshop", (Elsevier Africa), 1st June, 2020 to 1st June, 2020; Harare, Zimbabwe |