Dr. Okechukwu David Okeke
Dr. Okechukwu David Okeke is a LECTURER II in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
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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Address: | Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2021) August, 2017 to May, 2021 PhD Environmental Biochemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2015) April, 2008 to December, 2014 M.Sc Biochemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2006) February, 2002 to October, 2005 B.Sc Applied Biochemistry |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Principal Consultant, Docchy Analytical Laboratory and Environmental Services Limited December, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Public Analyst, Springboard Research Laboratories, Rd 3, House 1 Udoka Housing Estate Awka September, 2011 to November, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Onyeka K.N, David O.O. (2018, December) Marine Antioxidants and Assay Methods Apple Academic Press, pp 65-88 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ebele 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 |
| 2 | D. 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 |
| 3 | Victor 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 |
| 4 | Dr. 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) |
| 5 | Dr. 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 |
| 6 | Nwosu 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 |
| 7 | Izuchukwu 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) |
| 8 | Igbokwe 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 |
| 9 | Okeke 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 |
| 10 | P. 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 |
| 11 | Igbokwe 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
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Department Rep, "Department of Quality Assurance Sub committee member" (June, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Institute of Public Analyst of NIgeria" - IPAN/2017/00936 (member since 2017), https://www.ipan.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Institute of Public Analyst of NIgeria" - IPAN/2017/00936 (member since 2017), https://www.ipan.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 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 |