Dr. Ifeanyi Thaddeus Nzekwe
Dr. Ifeanyi Thaddeus Nzekwe is a PROFESSOR in PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Researcher, Reader in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and happily married man
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmaceutics And Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2013) December, 2009 to November, 2013 PhD Pharmaceutics |
| 2 | University of Nigeria. (Master Degree, September, 2007) October, 2002 to September, 2007 M. Pharm Formulation Science And Technology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, May, 2001) November, 1995 to February, 2001 Bachelor Of Pharamacy Pharmacy |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Grants, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2008 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Esimone Co, Okoye EI, Nzekwe IT (editors). (2010, June) Laboratory Handbook of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology. Rex Charles Patrick Ltd |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nzekwe IT. (2018, June) Consultancy Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MCPD Centre, pp 42-49 |
| 2 | Nzekwe IT. (2015, June) Quality Assurance in Teaching and Research Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MCPD Centre MCPD Centre, Praise House Publishers |
| 3 | Nzekwe IT. (2015, January) Stability testinStability testing: Peculiar Pharmaceutical Shelf Life and Instability Problems in the Tropicsg: Peculiar Pharmaceutical Shelf Life and Instability Problems in the Tropics Scoa Heritage Nigeria Limited |
| 4 | Nzekwe IT. (2014, June) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MCPD Centre MCPD Centre |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ekenna R. Elikee , Christopher O. Ezugwu , Chibueze P. Ihekwereme , Ifeanyi T. Nzekwe , Daniel L. Ajaghaku. (2021, February), "Co-administration Effects of Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv.) Leaves and Garcinia kola (Heckel) Seed Extracts on Animal Models of Hepatotoxicity and Diabetes", Tropical Journal of Natural Products |
| 2 | Ifeanyi T. Nzekwe* , Onyedika I. Agwuka, Moses U. Okezie, Daniel O. Fasheun, Petra O. Nnamani and Chukwuma O. Agubata. (2021, November), "Designing an ideal alcohol-based hand sanitizer: in vitro antibacterial responses of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol solutions to changing composition", AAPS Open |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka Mbah, Josephat Ogbonna, Ifeanyi Nzekwe, George Ugwu, Richard Ezeh, Philip Builders, Anthony Attama, Michael Adikwu, Sabinus Ofoefule. (2021, January), "Nanovesicle Formulation Enhances Anti-inflammatory And Safe Use Of Piroxicam", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | Chukwuma O Agubata, Nkemjika I Ezeanya, Ifeanyi T Nzekwe, Samuel W Uzondu, Chukwuemeka C Mbah. (2021, January), "Characterization And Sustainable Anti-ulcer Activity Of Hydrogels Based On Acid-diol Reactions", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Ifeanyi Thaddeus Nzekwe, Esther Chimee Azubogu , Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam , Chukwuemeka Christian Mbah , Kokonne Elizabeth Ekere , Chukwuma Obumneme. (2021, June), "Ecofriendly Design Of Nanosilver-polymethyl Methacrylate Self-disinfecting Film", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | Ifeanyi T Nzekwe, Anselm C Okere, Ifeanyi E Okoye, Kokonne E Ekere, Adaobi A Ezenwa, Chukwuma O Agubata. (2020, July), "Bioactivity-guided Optimization Of Lipid-based Erythromycin Microparticles.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | Nnamani PO, Echezona AC, Metu OC, Onoja SU, Ogbonna JDN, Akpa PA, Nzekwe IT. (2020, July), "Formulation And Optimization Of Artemether-loaded Sodium Alginate Microcapsules.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | Isimi C , Ekpo M, Olayemi O , Raji F , Nzekwe I and Emeje M. (2019, January), "Mammalian Goat Blood Model: An Emerging In-vitro Technique For Testing New Compounds For Toxicity.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Nzekwe Ifeanyi Thaddeus, Egbuna Chukwuemeka Francis, Okpara Ogonna Jane, Agubata Chukwuma Obumneme, Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2018, January), "Effects Of Some Common Additives On The Antimicrobial Activities Of Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | O. Agubata, Chukwuma and T. Nzekwe, Ifeanyi and D. N. Ogbonna, John and E. Ugwu, Calister and Agbo, Chinazom and N. Reginald-Opara, Joy and A. Attama,. (2017, January), "Formulation And In Vitro Characterization Of Piroxicam Solid Lipid Microparticles For Topical Application", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | Nzekwe IT, Ofoekii JN, Agubata CO, Mbah CC, Okoye IE. (2017, June), "DELIVERY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF MISTLETOE AS SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLES IMPROVES THE TIME TO ONSET OF ANTI-DIABETIC ACTION AND THE OVERALL SURVIVAL RATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | Agubata CO, Orjiezoke AC, Nzekwe IT, Okoye IE. (2017, June), "Application And Evaluation Of 3-component Mixture Of Directly Compressible Excipients In Tablet Formulation Using An Optimization Technique", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | Ifeanyi T. Nzekwe, Chukwuma O. Agubata, Chukwuebuka E. Umeyor, Ifeanyi E. Okoye and Chidalu B. Ogwueleka. (2017, February), "Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles By Sodium Borohydride Reduction Method: Optimization Of Conditions For High Anti-staphylococcal Activity.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Chukwuebuka Umeyor, Anthony Attama, Emmanuel Uronnachi, Franklin Kenechukwu, Calistus Nwakile, Ifeanyi Nzekwe, Eric Okoye, Charles Esimone. (2016, January), "Formulation Design And In Vitro Physicochemical Characterization Of Surface Modified Self-nanoemulsifying Formulations (SNEFs) Of Gentamicin", Int J Pharmaceutics |
| 15 | International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research. (2015, February), "IN-VITRO EVALUATION OF SHEA BUTTER-BASED NYSTATIN MICROPARTICLES", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | OKORIE O, NZEKWE IT, INYANG-ETOH AB. (2015, November), "PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF CHEWABLE TABLETS OBTAINED FROM EXTRACTS OF ZANTHOXYLUM TESSMANNII", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 17 | Ogbonna JDN, Nzekwe IT2, Kenechukwu FC, Nwobi CS, Amah JI and Attama AA. (2015, May), "Development And Evaluation Of Chloroquine Phosphate Microparticles Using Solid Lipid As A Delivery Carrier", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 18 | Nzekwe IT, Azodo VI, Agubata CO, Naicker B, Okore VC, Esimone CO.. (2015, January), "Preliminary Formulation And Characterization Of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Containing Chloroquine And A P-glycoprotein Inhibitor: Influences Of Lipid-surfactant Ratios", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 19 | Agubata CO, Nzekwe IT, Obitte NC, Ugwu CE, Attama AA, Onunkwo GC. (2014, August), "Effect Of Oil, Surfactant And Co-surfactant Concentrations On The Phase Behaviour, Physicochemical Properties And Drug Release Of Self-emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | Okonkwo TJN, Okorie O, Nzekwe IT. (2010, September), "Sub-chronic Hepato-toxicity Evaluation Of The Aqueous–ethanol Extract Of The Leaf Of Spondias Mombin In Rats", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Ofokansi KC, Obitte NC, Nzekwe IT.. (2010, September), "A Novel Self-nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System Based On A Homolipid From Capra Hircus For The Delivery Of Indomethacin", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 22 | Attama AA, Obi EN, Nzekwe IT.. (2010, September), "The Effects Of Hypochlorite Oxidation On The Physico-chemical Properties Of Starch Obtained From Tacca Involucrata", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | OKORIE O, ESIMONE, CO, NZEKWE I , OKOLI S.. (2009, January), "Evaluation OF Lozenges Formulated From The Root Bark Extract Of Zanthoxylum Tessmannii", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | AA Attama, IT Nzekwe, PO Nnamani, MU Adikwu, CO Onugu. (2003, August), "The Use Of Solid Self-emulsifying Systems In The Delivery Of Diclofenac", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Antimicrobial evaluation of nanoemulsion formulations of clove and xylopia oils" (2017). Completed Masters project by Uzor, Nkechi Joan Okonkwo Reg.no: 201365C6008F |
| 2 | "Preparation, evaluation and anti-epileptic activities of liposome-loaded sodium valproate" (2019). Completed Masters project by Enike, Ugonwa Perpetua Reg. No: 201465E004P |
| 3 | "Design and formulation of liposomes loaded with chloroquine and cetirizine for enhanced activity against Plasmodium falciparum" (2019). Completed Masters project by Onyechi, Cassidy Kenechukwu Reg. No: 201565E003F |
| 4 | "Potentiation of the activity of some antidiabetic agents using nanosilver" (2019). Completed Masters project by Ezeh, Anthony Ifeanyi Reg. no: 201565E004P Topic: |
| 5 | "Formulation and evaluation of chloroquine phosphate and promethazine hydrochloride- loaded solid nanoparticles as a novel method in the treatment of malaria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Maduabum, Leonard Chukwunenye Reg. No: 201365E6004P |
| 6 | "Design and formulation of sustained release granules of rifampicin for potential co-administration with quinine" (2019). Completed Masters project by Unachukwu, Chinwendu Nnenna Reg.no: 201465E001F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Postdoctoral Fellowship" (January, 2019 to April, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by TWAS-CNPq |
| 2 | Awardee: "Equipment Grant" (April, 2016 to April, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Britain-Nigeria Education Trust |
| 3 | Awardee: "Travel Grant to Summer School" (October, 2012 to November, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, South Africa |
| 4 | Awardee: "Short Overseas Visit" (February, 2012 to July, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund and Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, South Africa |
| 5 | Awardee: "Commonwealth Split Site PhD" (July, 2010 to September, 2011). Completed sponsored grant by Commonwealth Scholarships Commission |
| 6 | Awardee: "Academic Staff Training and Development" (December, 2010 to November, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| 7 | Awardee: "Canadian Commonwealth Grant" (June, 2009 to July, 2010). Completed sponsored grant by Canadian CBIE/DFAIT |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Pharmaceutical Development and Industrial Pharmacy" (June, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Current Biomedical Research" (September, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Nanotechnology" (August, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Masters Exam" (October, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "Masters Exam" (October, 2016 to October, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Professional examinations" (October, 2015 to October, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty Committee of Quality Assurance/Health & Safety" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | member, "Faculty Committee on Research Ethics" (May, 2021 to October, 2016) |
| 3 | Alumni Advisory Panel member, "Commonwealth Scholarships Commission" (September, 2021) |
| 4 | member, "College Board, College of Health Sciences" (May, 2021) |
| 5 | Chairman, TCE-BEATS Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2021) |
| 6 | Coordinator, "Grants Development and Management Office" (July, 2021) |
| 7 | Head of Research and Development SubCommittee, "COVID-19 Team, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2020) |
| 8 | Secretary, NEEDS Steering Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2016 to July, 2016) |
| 9 | Chairman, "Faculty 10 Year Anniversary Workshop" (August, 2016 to December, 2016) |
| 10 | Returning Officer, Anambra East, "State Assembly Elections" (April, 2015) |
| 11 | Member, International Cooperation, "Senate/Vice Chancellor's Committee" (October, 2015 to September, 2017) |
| 12 | Member, "Senate/Vice Chancellor's Committee" (October, 2015 to September, 2017) |
| 13 | Member, Senate Research Grant Committee, "Senate/Vice Chancellor's Committee" (October, 2015 to September, 2017) |
| 14 | Trustee, "Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni" (February, 2014) |
| 15 | Pioneer Developer, Unizik Hand Sanitizer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2014) |