Okechukwu Charles Esimone
Okechukwu Charles Esimone is a PROFESSOR in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2002) January, 1999 to August, 2002 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) Pharmaceutics (Pharmaceutical Microbiology) |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 1998) September, 1995 to March, 1998 Master Of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.) Pharmaceutics (Pharmaceutical Microbiology) |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 1995) September, 1990 to July, 1995 Bachelor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Vice-chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2014 to November, 2018 |
| 3 | Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Biomedical Research Committee November, 2013 to Present |
| 4 | National President, Nanomedicine Society of Nigeria November, 2013 to November, 2014 |
| 5 | L) Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2010 to June, 2014 |
| 6 | Member, Governing Council, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria January, 2010 to December, 2014 |
| 7 | Pioneer Dean Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2009 to June, 2014 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
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| 1 | Collaborator: "ACGH Award for Research Support" (June, 2020 to June, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) |
| 2 | Awardee: "Efficacy and safety of Syferol-IHP for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease: a pilot, double-blind randomized trial" (May, 2016 to May, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Bioresources Development Group |
| 3 | Collaborator: "African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship Grant" (June, 2012 to June, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in partnership with the International Deve |
| 4 | Collaborator: "Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship" (July, 2011 to January, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) |
| 5 | Awardee: "Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Award" (November, 2003 to November, 2005). Completed sponsored grant by The Humboldt Foundation |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Nigeria Academy of Science" (member since 2017), https://nas.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://www.ipan.gov.ng/pages/?c=public%20analyst#:~:text=The%20Institute%20of%20Public%20Analysts%20of%20Nigeria%20%28IPAN%29,examine%2C%20register%20Public%20Analysts%20and%20regulate%20their%20prac |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers" (member since 2013), https://iisc.ac.in/post-docs/ |
| 4 | Fellow Member, "Alexander von Humboldt Foundation" (member since 2003), https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/ |
| 5 | Fellow Member, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria" (member since 1996), https://psnnational.org/ |