Dr. Okechukwu David Okeke

Dr. Okechukwu David Okeke is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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I am Okeke David Okechukwu, a Lecturer II of the department of Applied Biochemistry. with PhD in Environmental Biochemistry from Chukwuemeka Odemegwu Ojukwu University Uli, and a Master and Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka. I am From Enugwu ukwu in Njiokoka LGA, Married to Chinasa Loveth Okeke

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Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

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Interest Areas

Analytical Biochemistry Environmental Biochemistry Environmental Biochemistry And Toxicology Food And Nutritional Biochemistry

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2021)
August, 2017 to May, 2021
PhD Environmental Biochemistry
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2015)
April, 2008 to December, 2014
M.Sc Biochemistry
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2006)
February, 2002 to October, 2005
B.Sc Applied Biochemistry

Relevant/Working Experience

1Principal Consultant, Docchy Analytical Laboratory and Environmental Services Limited
December, 2021 to Present
2Public Analyst, Springboard Research Laboratories, Rd 3, House 1 Udoka Housing Estate Awka
September, 2011 to November, 2014

Creative Output

Books
1Onyeka K.N, David O.O. (2018, December) Marine Antioxidants and Assay Methods Apple Academic Press, pp 65-88
Journal Articles
1IJ Ujah, C E Achikanu, O.N Ani, C.A Nsude, D.O Okeke. (2024, November), "An Assessment of the Quality of Some Portable water obtained within Enugu Metropolis", European Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 25-31
2Ebele Joy Morah and Okeke David Okechukwuj. (2023, December), "Cellulose Nanocrystals Isolated from Bean Seed Hulls: Acetylation and Characterization", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 54-76
3D. O. Okeke and O. N. N. Okoye. (2023, April), "WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF THREE DOMESTIC WATER SOURCES OF AWKA AND NNEWI TOWNS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria,, Vol. 48, (Issue 2), pp 313-325
4Victor C E, David O O. (2022, June), "Assessment of vanadium pollution and ecological risk in some selected waste dumpsites in Southeastern Nigeria", Journal on Health and Environment, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 169-175
5Dr. David Okechukwu. (2021, July), "LEVELS OF HEAVY METALS IN SOILS AND FOOD CROPS CULTIVATED WITHIN SELECTED MINING SITES IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIONS IN ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 8, (Issue 7)
6Dr. David Okechukwu. (2021, September), "Determination of the levels of heavy metals and physicochemical properties of borehole water within selected mining sites in Ebonyi state, Nigeria", International Journal of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 5-10
7Nwosu O.K, Ubaoji K.I, Okaka A.N, Okeke D.O. (2019, March), "Investigation of the Antioxidant Activity of Aqueous and Ethanol Leaf Extracts of Ginkgo biloba from South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Plant Science and Ecology, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 31-36
8Izuchukwu and Dr. David. (2017, January), "Determination of Heavy Metals in Fish Tissues, Water and Sediment from the Onitsha Segment of the River Niger Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of Environmental & Analytical Toxicology, Vol. 7, (Issue 5)
9Igbokwe GE, Adindu CS, Odili CL, Okeke DO. (2016, January), "Isolation and Identification of Photosynthetic Pigments in the Leaves of Maize (Zea mays) and Water Leaf (Talinium triangulare)", International Journal of Agriculture and Bioscience, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 29-31
10Okeke Onyeka and Okeke David. (2015, October), "ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED HEAVY METAL RESIDUES IN THE KIDNEY, LIVER, MUSCLE AND GIZZARD OF CHICKENS RAISED WITHIN ENUGU METROPOLIS", International Journal of Environment and Pollution Research, Vol. 3, pp 62-66
11P. A. C. Okoye, V. I. E. Ajiwe, O. R. Okeke, I. I. Ujah, U. B. Asalu, D. O. Okeke. (2015, June), "Estimation of Heavy Metal Levels in the Muscle, Gizzard, Liver and Kidney of Broiler, Layer and Local (Cockerel) Chickens Raised within Awka Metropolis and Its Environs, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 5, pp 609-613
12Igbokwe G E, Eneh FU, Okeke DO. (2015, March), "Chromatographic Profiling and Physicochemical Properties of the Essential Oils from the Aerial Parts of Lantana camara Linn., Hyptis suaveolens Linn., and Cleoome viscosa Linn", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 7-11

Academic Leadership Qualities

Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "External Examination Department of Science Laboratory Technology Federal Polytechnic Oko" (October, 2023). Ongoing External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Department Rep, "Department of Quality Assurance Sub committee member" (June, 2023)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Institute of Public Analyst of NIgeria" - IPAN/2017/00936 (member since 2017), https://www.ipan.gov.ng
2Full Member, "Institute of Public Analyst of NIgeria" - IPAN/2017/00936 (member since 2017), https://www.ipan.gov.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"Second International Bioscience conference", (Faculty of Bioscience), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; Lecturer involve in teaching of students
Other Events
1"Contemporary Analytical Laboratory Practice: Overcoming Sectoral Challenges", (Institute of public analyst of Nigeria), 18th November, 2019 to 19th November, 2019; Lagos
2"The Role Of Public Analysts In A Recessed Economy.", (Institute of public analyst of Nigeria), 18th April, 2017 to 19th April, 2017; Lagos
3"Food Safety: An Imperative For Nation Development", (Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria), 18th November, 2013 to 19th November, 2013; Lagos