Dr. Chinenye Enoch Oguazu
Dr. Chinenye Enoch Oguazu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
OGUAZU CHINENYE ENOCH
Lecturer
Applied Biochemistry
Biosciences
Personal Information
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) September, 2012 to August, 2018 Ph.D Medical Biochemistry Medical Biochemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, April, 2012) September, 2008 to April, 2012 M.Sc Biochemistry Biochemistry |
| 3 | University Of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2006) September, 2000 to July, 2004 B.Sc Biochemistry Biochemistry |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls College, Potiskum, Yobe State. (NECO, June, 2000) September, 1994 to July, 2000 |
| 5 | Federal Government Girls College, Potiskum, Yobe State. (SSCE, June, 2000) September, 1994 to July, 2000 |
| 6 | Breanma Primary School, Potiskum, Yobe State. (FSLC, May, 1995) September, 1984 to July, 1991 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Faculty Exams Monitor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental Exams and Record Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Departmental Exams Monitor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Head Of Department Biochemistry, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State August, 2017 to February, 2019 |
| 5 | Biochemistry Students Association Coordinator and Staff adviser, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State August, 2016 to July, 2019 |
| 6 | Departmental seminar coordinator, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State August, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 7 | Lecturer, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State July, 2016 to June, 2020 |
| 8 | Departmental SIWE and SWEP coordinator, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State April, 2016 to February, 2019 |
| 9 | Departmental Exams and Record Officer, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State February, 2016 to February, 2019 |
| 10 | Head Of Department Biochemistry, Ranaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State November, 2014 to August, 2016 |
| 11 | Departmental Exams and Record Officer, Ranaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State July, 2013 to January, 2015 |
| 12 | Coordinator National Association of Biochemistry Students (NABS), Ranaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State June, 2013 to November, 2015 |
| 13 | Departmental seminar coordinator, Ranaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State March, 2013 to January, 2015 |
| 14 | Departmental SIWES coordinator, Ranaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State January, 2013 to March, 2015 |
| 15 | Lecturer, Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State, Nigeria September, 2012 to July, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, F.C. Ezeonu,. (2024, January), "Comparative Study of LD 50 Determination of Bisphenol A in Albino Wistar Rats Using Different Method", Asian Science Bulletin, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 92-98 |
| 2 | Omorevbarhia Omorovbiye, Umerie Chidozie, Aniefuna Louis, Oguazu Chinenye Enoch. (2023, March), "Evaluation of Selected Vitamins and Antioxidant Potential of Methanol Seed Extract of Persea Americana", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 3 | Omorevbarhia, O., Umerie, S. C., Aniefuna, E. L., Enoch, O. C.. (2023, April), "Proximate, Phytochemical and Mineral Composition of Methanol Extract of Persea americana Seed.", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 32, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 4 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, F.C. Ezeonu, M.O. Enemali, C.C. Dike and K.I. Ubaoji. (2023, June), "Monitoring of Low-Dose Effects of Bisphenol a on Superoxide Dismutase and Catalase Level in Female Rats", Asian Journal Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 10-17 |
| 5 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, M. O. Enemali and Kingsley I. Ubaoji. (2022, May), "Bisphenol A Disrupt Endogenous Estrone, Estriol and Estradiol Levels in Female Albino Wistar Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 31, (Issue 7), pp 9-16 |
| 6 | Ani ON, Oguazu CE and Akpata EI. (2022, June), "Phytochemical Composition and Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Leaf Extract of Eucalyptus tereticornis", International Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 000209 (1-7) |
| 7 | Oguazu CE, Ezeonu FC, Ubaoji KI, Enemali MO and Dike CC. (2022, June), "Orally Administered Bisphenol A Impairs Normal Thyroid Functions Altering Thyroid Hormones Homeostasis in Female Wistar Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 000210(1-12) |
| 8 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Nwizu J. Japhet, Anajekwu B. Azuka and Onyedika E. Odiegwu. (2022, October), "Phytochemical and Mineral Content in Flesh of Psidium guajava Fruit.", Research Journal of Phytochemistry, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 88-96 |
| 9 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, C. Charles Dike, K. Ikechukwu Ubaoji and M.O. Enemali. (2022, October), "Effects of Bisphenol A on Inflammatory Biomarkers at Low Doses in Female Wistar Rats", Singapore Journal Chemical Biology, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 10 | Oguazu, Chinenye E., Ezeonu, Francis C., Dike C. Charles., Ubaoji K. Ikechukwu and M.O. Enemali. (2022, October), "Effect of Bisphenol A on Luteinizing Hormones and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone in Female Rats", International. Journal of Biological Chemistry, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 20-28 |
| 11 | Enemor, V.H., Oguazu, C.E., Okpalagu, C.O., Okafor, S.C.,. (2021, May), "In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Soyabeans (glycine Max [l.] Meril) Seeds", Nigeria Journal of experimental and clinical Biosciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 25-31 |
| 12 | Dike, C.C., Ezeonu, F.C., Oguazu, C.E., Ezeokafor, E.N., Maduka, H.C.C., Okpogba, A.N., Onoriode, A.E., Asebioyo, S.J., Nwankwo, E.C., Ihekwoaba. (2021, March), "Protective And Curative Potentials Of Sida Corymbosa Extract Against Antioxidant Depletion In Rats Administered Carbon Tetrachloride", American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 97-110 |
| 13 | Ubaoji Kingsley Ikechukwu, Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi, Enemali Michael Okey, Oguazu Chinenye Enoch, Nwodika Amarachi Chinaza, Ezeanyaso Princess Mmesoma. (2021, September), "In vitro and in vivo Antioxidant Effect of Some Selected Alcoholic Bitters Sold in South East Nigeria", International Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 92-99 |
| 14 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, Charles C. Dike and Charles G. Ikimi. (2021, September), "Bisphenol A exposure causes increased oxidation of low density lipoproteins and its abducts in rats", Asian Journal of research in Biochemistry, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 15 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, Enemali, M.O, Kingsley I. Ubaoji, Dike C.Charles. (2021, October), "Bisphenol A exposure causes prolactin imbalance and alters progesterone functions in rats", Scholars International Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 102-107 |
| 16 | C.E. Oguazu, K.H. Adimora, B.A. Anajekwu, C.C. Dike and C.G. Ikimi. (2021, October), "Evaluation of the vitamins and possible nutrient composition of local and Improved specie of guava flesh (psidium guajava)", International of Biochemistry research and review, Vol. 30, (Issue 7), pp 6-14 |
| 17 | Victor, H.A., Oguazu, C.E., Linda, M.C.,. (2020, May), "Studies On In Vitro Antioxidant Analysis Of Cucumeropsis Mannii (melon) Seed", Nigeria Journal of experimental and clinical Biosciences, Vol. 8, pp 86 - 90 |
| 18 | Oguazu, C. E., Achilike, I. C., Ani, O.N. (2020, February), "Proximate, Anti-nutritrients And Elemental Constituents Of C.esculenta", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 16 - 28 |
| 19 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, Ikimi G. Charles, Ani N. Onuabuchi, Anajekwu B. Azuka,Ubaoji, K.I,Nwobodo, V.O, Dike C. Charles. (2020, March), "In Vitro Profiling Of The Glutathione Reductase And Glutathione Peroxidase To Determine Low Dose Effects Of Bisphenol A On Glutathione System And Oxidative Stress", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 25 - 32 |
| 20 | Oguazu, C.E, Ezeonu, F.C., Ani, N. O., Anajekwu B. A., Ikimi G. C., Dike C. C., Nwobodo, V.O., Ubaoji, K.I.. (2020, April), "Bisphenol A Triggers Abnormal Production Of Testosterone And Androstenedione Causing Imbalance In The Hormonal Functions In Female Albino Wistar Rats.", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 10 - 14 |
| 21 | Ani, O.N , Udedi, S.C , Akpata, E.I , Ezeigwe, O.C , Oguazu, C.E., Onyishi, C.K , Nwakudu, E.N. (2020, March), "Effects Of Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Justicia Carnea On Biochemical Indices Of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats.", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 39-46 |
| 22 | Dike, C. C., Ezeonu, F. C., Maduka, H. C. C., Ezeokafor, E. N., Okpogba, A. N., Oguazu, C. E., Eyeghre, O. A., Asebioyo, S. J.. (2020, August), "The Effects Of Sida Corymbosa Leaf Extract Against Abnormal Bilirubin And Total Protein In Albino Rats By Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4)", Journal of Diseases and Medicinal Plants, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 39 - 46 |
| 23 | Francis C. Ezeonu, Kingsley Ubaoji, Jane N. Ezeonu, Chinenye Oguazu and Valentine Orji. (2020, August), "Baseline Characteristics, Water Quality Assessment And Sanitary Surveillance Of A Man-made Storm Water Lake And Environs At Abakiliki, Ebonyi State.", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 6), pp 30 - 39 |
| 24 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, Anajekwu B. Azuka, Dike C. Charles, Ani N. Onuabuchi, Nwobodo O. Valentine, Ubaoji, K.I, Ikimi G. Charles,. (2020, July), "Oxidative Stress Markers Alteration By Bisphenol A Exposure Predisposes Female Albino Rats To Potential Risks Of Oxidative Injury.", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 10), pp 20 - 27 |
| 25 | C.E. Oguazu, F.C Ezeonu, C.G Ikimi, B.A Anajekwu, O.N Ani. (2020, February), "Bisphenol A Depleted The Cellular Glutathione System In Female Wistar Rats.", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 12 - 24 |
| 26 | Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Stanley Chukwudi Udedi, Ifeanyi Jude Ezeonwumelu, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chinenye Enoch Oguazu, Ebuka Elijah Davi. (2020, September), "Effect Of Methanol Leaf Extract Of Costus Afer On Rats Injected With Naja Nigricollis Venom", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 13 - 21 |
| 27 | V.H.A. Enemor, C.E. Oguazu, A.U. Odiakosa and S.C. Okafor. (2019, October), "Evaluation Of The Medicinal Properties And Possible Nutrient Composition Of Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seeds", Research Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 13, pp 129 - 135 |
| 28 | Dike, C.C., Ezeonu, F.C., Maduka, H.C.C., Ezeokafor, E.N. and Oguazu C.E.,. (2018, April), "Hepatotherapeutic potentials of Sida Corymbosa (wire weed) ethanolic leaf extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCL4)- induced acute hepatotoxity on male albino wistar rats", European Journal of pharmaceutical and medical research,, Vol. 5, (Issue 12), pp 146-155. |
| 29 | Dike, C.C., Ezeonu, F.C., Maduka, H.C.C., Ezeokafor, E.N. and Oguazu C.E.,. (2018, July), "Hepatoprotective potentials of Sida Corymbosa (broom weed) ethanolic leaf extract against carbon tetrachloride (ccl4)- induced hepatotoxity on male albino wistar rats.", Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 2166-2175. |
| 30 | Oguazu, C.E. and Ezeonu, F.C.,. (2017, October), "Bisphenol A (BPA) Increases Blood Triglycerides and Low Density Lipoproteins in Albino Wistar Rats.", Journal of Experimental Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 24-27. |
| 31 | Chijioke P. Igwe, Nwakanma Mike, Oguazu E. Chinenye. (2015, March), "Spinor Transformation and Antiferromagnetism in Iron Based Superconductors", IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 36-38 |
| 32 | Ehigiamusoe, P.E., Oguazu, C.E., Eze, C.O., Martins, F.O.,. (2015, February), "Determination of Some Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Commercially Prepared Roasted Foods in Oredo L.G.A of Edo State, South-South Nigeria.", Nigeria Journal of Experimental Clinical Biosciences,, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 99-103. |
| 33 | Ezeonu, F.C., Oguazu, C.E., Ubaoji, K.I., and Anajekwu, B.,. (2015, February), "Bisphenol A Causes Blood Electrolyte Imbalance and Upsets Kidney Functions in Albino Wistar Rats.", J Pharm Sci Bioscientific Res, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 547-550. |
| 34 | Oguazu, C.E., Ezeonu, F.C., Ubaoji, K.I., and Anajekwu, B.,. (2015, November), "Bisphol A Exerts a Transient Perturbation of Liver Function in Wistar Albino Rats at Acute and Sub-chronic Exposure Doses", J Pharm Sci Bioscientific Res,, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 274-278. |
| 35 | Chijioke P. I., Nneje, E. G., Oguazu E. C., Benneth N. O.,. (2014, March), "Applying the Nambu-Psudospin and Green’s Function Formalism Using the Weak Coupling Range to the Theoretical Investigation of TC in Different Superconductors.", J. of Physical Science and Innovation,, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 29-32. |
| 36 | Chijioke, P. I., Nwakama, M., Oguazu, E. C., Chikwendu, A. O., Nneji, E. G. and Benneth, N. O.,. (2014, August), "Magnetism in Iron Based Superconductors at Superconductivity Regime.", J. of Sciences and Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-8. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Proximate, Minerals, Vitamins and Antinutrient Composition of Combretum platypterum (Welw.) Hutch. & Dalziel. (Combretaceae) Leaves." (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Preliminary evaluation of the flours produced from the fruits of Borassus aethiopum Mart acclimated in Côte d’Ivoire for food products development" (November, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Studies on glycogen storage and liver enzymes activities in broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with a mixture of ginger, garlic and cinnamon" (February, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Antidiabetic Property and Antioxidant Potentials of Ethanol Extract of neem Leaf in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic Rats" (June, 2020) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Acute effects of orally administered ethanol extract of root of Sarcocephalus latifolius (African peach) on liver function markers of wistar albino rats." (August, 2020) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Physicochemical Characterization and Fatty Acid profiling of Oil Extracted from Edible Rhynchophorus phoenicis (raphia palm weevil) Larva" (October, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Final Defence" (September, 2019 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (September, 2021). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Proposal Defence" (September, 2020). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Proposal Defence" (October, 2019). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Second International Conference of Faculty of Biosciences Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences Central Laboratory Management Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Examination Monitoring Committee and Energy Team" (January, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 4 | Examination Officer, "Applied Biochemistry Department" (August, 2019) |
| 5 | Member, "Department of Applied Biochemistry Accredition Committee" (July, 2019 to January, 2022) |
| 6 | Head of Department, "Gregory University Uturu, Abia State" (August, 2017 to February, 2019) |
| 7 | Head of Department, "Ranaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State" (November, 2014 to August, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "e of the Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology." - 00182 (member since 2020), https://www.nsbmb.com.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "13th South East zonal symposium of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 5th April, 2023 to 6th April, 2023; Federal Polytechnic Uwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State |
| 2 | "2nd International Biosciencce conference (live and virtual)", (Faculty of Biosciences), 11th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference (Live/Virtual)", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU Secreateriant complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "7TH South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.", (Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Agriculture, Umudike), 24th September, 2015 to 25th September, 2015; University of Agriculture, UMUDIKE |
| 5 | "5TH South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.", (5TH SouNigerian society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Unizik chapter), 24th July, 2014 to 25th July, 2014; Unizik |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "5TH South East Zonal Annual Scientific workshop of the Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Moleculer Biology. 2014(UNIZIK)", (Nigerian society for Biochemistry and Moleculer Biology, Unizik), 23rd July, 2014 to 23rd July, 2014; Unizik |