Dr. Perpetua Nwamalubia Izuakor
Dr. Perpetua Nwamalubia Izuakor is a LECTURER II in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a Lecturer II in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences. A PhD holder with a track record of impactful publications and student mentorship. A Passionate educator and researcher dedicated to transforming STEM education in Nigerian Secondary Schools. My research focuses on food chemistry and nutrition.
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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
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Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2025) February, 2022 to February, 2025 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) In Pure And Industrial Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry) Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.. (Master Degree, December, 2017) January, 2011 to December, 2017 M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | National Teachers Institute Kaduna. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2009) January, 2007 to December, 2008 PGDE Education |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) January, 2000 to December, 2004 B.Sc.Pure And Industrial Chemistry Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 5 | St John Of God Secondary School Awka. (SSCE, June, 1998) September, 1992 to June, 1998 |
| 6 | Udoka Primary School Awka.. (FSLC, November, 1992) January, 1992 to July, 1992 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Staff Development Committee member, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | CHM 391 course coordinator,, Department of pure and industrial chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | CHM 262 course coordinator,, Department of pure and industrial chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2021 to August, 2021 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Perpetua, Nwamalubia Izuakor, Lynda, Chinyere Ejidike and Chidimma, Malinda Muobike. (2024, June), "Extraction, Physicochemical, Fatty Acid Analysis of Chrysophyllum Albidum (African Star Apple) Seed Oil and Nutrient Composition of the Fruit Parts", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 156-171 |
| 2 | Perpetua Nwamalubia Izuakor , Patrice-Anthony Chudi Okoye, Uche Eunice Ekpunobi and Kenneth Chukwugozie Nnaebue. (2024, November), "Evaluating the Effects of Fermentation, Sprouting and Roasting on the Chemical Composition of Local Raw Materials for Complementary Food Formulation", International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Vol. 25, (Issue 6), pp 69-77 |
| 3 | Perpetua Nwamalubia Izuakor, Patrice-Anthony Chudi Okoye, Uche Eunice Ekpunobi, Kenneth Chukwugozie Nnaebue and Uchenna Anthony Madubuko. (2024, December), "Comparative Analysis of Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Profiles in Complementary Foods formulated from Yellow Maize, Sorghum, Millet, and Soybeans fortified with Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, and Date Palm Fruits", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 16, (Issue 12), pp 87-107 |
| 4 | L. C. Ejidike, O. A. Ikeh, P. N. Izuakor, N. A. Okonkwo and V. I. Eboh. (2004, December), "IMPACT OF ROASTING ON THE PROXIMATE AND ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTOR OF COMMONLY CONSUMED PLANT SEEDS IN NIGERIA", ANACHEM JOURNAL, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 39-51 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Adapting Food Systems and Nutrition Security: Los Angeles Wildfires in the Face of Climatic Change" (April, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member Staff development committee, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Cordinator CHM 262, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (March, 2021 to May, 2021) |
| 3 | Cordinator CHM 391, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (June, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Quality control" (February, 2021) |
| 5 | Store keeper, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (February, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/BAC/07/012 (member since 2007), https://chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Chemistry for a resilient future: innovations in energy, health, agro-processing and the environment", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 14th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; https://bit.ly/OSUN-CSN25-PARALLEL-SESSIONS |
| 2 | "Exploring security solutions and industrial revival through chemistry", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; https://meet.google.com/kba-twdo-jem |
| 3 | "Ist International Conference of the Faculty of Physical Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.", (Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 30th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Technological and scientific advancement in developing countries: The role of physical sciences |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Mandatory Departmental Seminar", (Staff development committee of the department of pure and industrial chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 29th February, 2024 to 29th February, 2024; Understanding and avoiding plagiarism |
| 2 | "Global Women in Chemistry", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 27th February, 2024 to 27th February, 2024; Catalysing diversity in science |