Dr. Chinenye Gloria Nwanisobi.
Dr. Chinenye Gloria Nwanisobi. is a SENIOR LECTURER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Gloria Nwanisobi attended Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki and University of Nigeria, Nsukka between 2001 – 2006 and 2009 -2011 where she obtained B.Sc in Pure and Industrial and M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry respectively. She was admitted to the degree of doctor of philosophy in 2016 at University of Nigeria,Nsukka, Nigeria specializing in Analytical Chemistry with bias to drug assay. Her career started at Madonna University in 2013.Dr. Gloria's research interest spans the areas of analytical Chemistry , designing new methods for drug assay,method validation, Spectrophotometry and new analytical techniques.She has published over 18 articles in local and international peer - reviewed journals and well over 20 papers at both local and international levels. She is married with Children .
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria, NSukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2016) January, 2012 to March, 2016 Ph.D Analytical Chemistry |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, NSukka. (Master Degree, April, 2011) November, 2009 to April, 2011 M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 | Ebonyi State University,Abakaliki. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2007) November, 2001 to June, 2006 B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry |
| 4 | Abia State Senior Science School, Ihie. (SSCE, September, 1998) September, 1996 to July, 1998 |
| 5 | Constitution Cresent Primary School, Aba. (FSLC, July, 1991) September, 1985 to July, 1991 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Sub-dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Editorship of academic journal, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member (Faculty of physical sciences international conference/Annual lecture committee ), Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Chairman (Faculty of physical sciences Timetable Committee), Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Member ( Faculty of physical sciences prayer committee), Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2025 to Present |
| 6 | Post graduate Supervision, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2024 to Present |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to October, 2025 |
| 8 | Departmental CEP Cordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2021 to April, 2024 |
| 9 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2019 to September, 2022 |
| 10 | Class Adviser, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 11 | Lecturer Il, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to November, 2021 |
| 12 | Lecturer Il -Lecturer l, Madonna University Nigeria (Akpugo Campus) Enugu State April, 2013 to May, 2019 |
| 13 | Tutor, Holy Cross Secondary School Abakpa, Enugu State September, 2009 to September, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Odika, l.M.; Anarado,l.L.; Anarado,C.J.O.; Ortutu, S.; Nwanisobi,G.C;.Aghanwa,l.;Okoye,N.H.and C.E. Ezechi. (2024, July) Separation methods and analysis |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. (2019, December) The Use Of Spectrophotometric And Thermodynamic Methods For The Determination Of Glibenclamide |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Patrick Enuneku Omuku; Wisdom Michael Sambo; Gloria Nwanisobi; Obianeli Chinelo Scholastica ; Mary Jane Chioma Ezechukwu. (2025, June), "Investigation of the Mechanochemical Synthesis of Iron (III) Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Treatment Technology or Pharmaceutical Wastewater Discharge Introduction", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 2 | G. C. Nwanisobi* , C. I. Aghanwa , I. M. Odika, S. C. Muobike; l. L. Anarado , C. C. Chukwuemeka; P. Agbahime. (2025, May), "ANALYSIS OF BOTTLED DRINKING WATER SOLD IN AWKA METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| 3 | Nwanisobi, G.C, Aghanwa,C.I., Odika, I.M., Muobike C.M and Anarado I.L. (2024, September), "Identification of Psychoactive Compounds in Unripe pawpaw (carica papaya) seed and peels obtained from Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Medicinal and Medical Chemistry |
| 4 | Ifeoma M.Odika,Chuma B. Okoye, Gloria C.Nwanisobi,Obiageli M.Odionyenma,Uche V. Okpala. (2022, August), "Risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in foreign and local rice consumed in South East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Nwanisobi Gloria Chinenye, Aghanwa Charles Ifeanyi, Odika lfeoma Maryrose,Ezechi Chigozie Ejikeme,Okeke Chinelo Uzoma. (2022, April), "Fatty acid Composition of Red Monkey Kola (Cola millenii k.schum) fruit and bark obtained in Gariki, Enugu State Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | Nwanisobi Gloria Chinenye, Aghanwa Charles Ifeanyi, Odika lfeoma Maryrose,Ezechi Chigozie Ejikeme,Okeke Chinelo Uzoma. (2022, April), "Comparative study on the fatty acid profile of three local food condiments dawadawa, ogiri lgbo and ogiri Okpei sold in Aba ,Ania State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | G.C Nwanisobi, C. Ejikeme Ezechi, C. U Okeke. (2021, April), "Determination Of Physico-chemical Properties Of Selected Tropical Timbers In Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | C. Ejikeme Ezechi, G.C Nwanisobi, C. U Okeke. (2021, June), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT AND DESTRUCTIVE DISTILLATION OF BIOMASS CONSTITUENTS OF TWELVE TROPICAL TIMBERS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Nwanisobi Gloria , Joseph Nwaiwu. (2019, October), "A COST EFFECTIVE AND SIMPLE METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF NICOTINAMIDE USING PICRIC ACID", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | Nwanisobi Gloria, Jideofor Gloria. (2019, December), "Determination Of Heavy Metal Concentration Of Dumpsite In Enugu Central Metropolis", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | Gloria Nwanisobi, Pius Ukoha. (2018, January), "A Charge Transfer Method For The Determination Of Thiamine Hydrochloride Using 2,3- Dichloro-1,4- Dicyano-5,6-benzoquinone", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | Nwanisobi Gloria, Ukoha Pius. (2018, March), "Spectrophotometric And Thermodynamic Determination Of Glibenclamide Using 2,3- Dichloro-5, 6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | Ukoha O.Pius, Nwanisobi C.Gloria, Sevak N Khadatkar, A.G.Sinhe, V.M.Vaidya. (2018, February), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of 4-aminobenzoic Acid Using Charge Transfer Complexation", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. (2018, April), "Kinetics Of Charge Transfer Formation Of Erythromycin And 2, 3 - Dichloro - 5,6 - Dicyano - 1, 4 -Benzoquinone", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | Nwanisobi Gloria, lfeoma Obiora- okafo. (2018, September), "Treatment Of Refinery And Petrochemical Wastewater Using Banana Peel As A Natural Coagulant", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | Nwanisobi Gloria. (2018, September), "Comparative Studies Of Groundwater In Akpugo Area Of Enugu State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 17 | Nwanisobi Gloria. (2018, October), "A Charge Transfer Determination Of Paracetamol With Picric Acid", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 18 | Nwanisobi G.C , Ukoha P.O. (2016, December), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Erythromycin Using Charge Transfer Complexation", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 19 | Nwanisobi G.C and Ukoha P.O. (2016, November), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Niacin Using 2, 3 - Dichloro - 5,6- Dicyano - 1, 4 - Benzoquinone", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | Nwanisobi G.C , Egbuna S.O. (2015, September), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Nicotinamide Using 2, 3 - Dichloro - 5,6 -Dicyano -1, 4-Benzoquinone", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. (2015, November), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Using 2, 3- Dichloro- 5,6-Dicyano- 1, 4- Benzoquinone", Journal of Science and Technology |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. (2016, March), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Niacin, Thiamine, Glibenclamide, Erythromycin And Para Amino Benzoic Acid Using 2, 3–Dichloro–5, 6–Dicyano–1, 4–Benzoquinone". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Offor Victor Chimezie, Nwanisobi Gloria. (2021, June), "Extraction, Characterization And Fatty Acid Composition Of Myrianthus Arboreus". |
| 2 | Igbo Kingsley Chinonso, Nwanisobi Gloria. (2021, June), "Determination Of Fatty Acid Composition Of Myrianthus Arboreus Leaf Grown In Nkanu West Area Of Enugu State". |
| 3 | Kizito Chukwuma Elosili, Nwanisobi Gloria. (2021, June), "Determination Of Fatty Acid Composition Of Myrianthus Arboreus Seed Grown In Nkanu West Area Of Enugu State". |
| 4 | Enwerem Aloy and Nwanisobi Gloria. (2021, June), "Determination Of Fatty Acid Composition In The Three Different Fermented Condiments". |
| 5 | Osuoha Chimaoge Elizabeth, Nwanisobi Gloria. (2019, November), "Comparative Study On The Efficacy Of Alcoholic And Non Acoholic Mouthwashes". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ejikeme Chigozie , Nwanisobi G.C. (2019, July), "Phytochemical And Proximate Analysis Of Kaempferia Galanga", |
| 2 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. (2010, September), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Nitrofuratoin Using 2, 3 - Dichloro - 5,6 - Dicyano -1, 4 - Benzoquinone", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Nwanisobi, G.C, Aghanwa,C.I., Odika, I.M., Muobike C.M and Anarado I.L. "Evaluation of physico -chemical quality, heavy metal analysis and bacteriological activities of different bottled water sold within Awka Metropolis", (Presentation, 2025 June) |
| 2 | Nwanisobi, G.C, Aghanwa,C.I., Odika, I.M., Muobike C.M and Anarado I.L. "Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Quality, Heavy Metal Analysis and Bacteriological Activities of Different Bottled Water Sold within Awka Metropolis", (Presentation, 2024 June) |
| 3 | Nwanisobi, G.C, Aghanwa C.I. ,Odika, I.M., Anarado I.L. and Muobike C.M.. "Bioactive Compounds Identification of Pawpaw Flesh and Back Obtained from Awka Metropolis", (Presentation, 2024 June) |
| 4 | G.C.Nwanisobi,C.I.Aghanwa and C.E. Ezechi. "Comparative study of the fatty acid composition present in both ripe and unripepepper fruit", (Presentation, 2023 July) |
| 5 | G.C.Nwanisobi,C.I.Aghanwa and Odika .I.M. "Bioactive compounds identification in paw paw flesh and bark obtained from Awka, Anambra State", (Presentation, 2023 September) |
| 6 | Ifeoma M. Odika, Gloria C. Nwanisobi, Njideka V. Nwankwo , Ebuka C. Mmaduakor and Obianuju A. Ikeh. "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs Contamination Levels and Health Risks in Foods Consumed in Nigeria: A", (Others, 2023 September) |
| 7 | G.C.Nwanisobi; Chigozie .E. Ezechi. "Phytochemicals and antimicrobial analysis of locally produced water base and alcoholic base drinks", (Presentation, 2023 September) |
| 8 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2022 August) |
| 9 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2022 August) |
| 10 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 June) |
| 11 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 June) |
| 12 | Ifeoma Maryrose Odika, Chinenye Gloria Nwansiobi, Njideka Veronica Nwankwo, Chiagozie Michael Ekwunife, Uchechukwu Michael Onuoha. "A Review On Treatment Efficiency Of Pharmaceutical Effluents Using Natural Coagulants", (Others, 2020 November) |
| 13 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 July) |
| 14 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 July) |
| 15 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 July) |
| 16 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 June) |
| 17 | Okoye Patrice Anthony, Pius Onyeziri Ukoha,Jayamoorthy Karunamoorthy,Francis C. Eze,Gloria Nwanisobi,Chidinma Muobike. "Kinetics, Thermodynamics And DFT Studies Of Amlexanox, Metaraminol, Mescaline And Melphalan: A Simple Method For Checking Adulteration.", (Research Proposal, 2020 July) |
| 18 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2020 July) |
| 19 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. "Kinetic Application Of The Charge Transfer Complex Formation On Paraamino Benzoic Acid Using 2, 3 - Dichloro -5,6 - Dicyano -1,4 - Benzoquinone", (Presentation, 2019 July) |
| 20 | Ejikeme Chigozie , Nwanisobi G.C. "Phytochemical And Proximate Analysis Of Kaempferia Galanga", (Presentation, 2019 July) |
| 21 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2019 March) |
| 22 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2019 July) |
| 23 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2019 July) |
| 24 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. "Thermodynamic Studies Of The Charge Transfer Reactions Of 2,3-Dichloro-5,6 - Dicyano -1, 4 -Benzoquinone With Pyridoxine", (Presentation, 2015 September) |
| 25 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2015 September) |
| 26 | Nwanisobi Gloria. "Conference Attendance", (Others, 2015 September) |
| 27 | Nwanisobi G.C, Ukoha P.O. "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Nitrofurantoin Using 2, 3 - Dichloro - 5,6 - Dicyano - 1, 4 - Benzoquinone", (Presentation, 2010 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Mechanochemical Synthesis of Fe2O3 Nanoparticle for Treatment of Pharmaceutical Wastewater effluents" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Sambo Wisdom Michael (2023546004FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Physical Sciences Faculty journal" (March, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Chemical and Materials Sciences: Developments and Innovations" (May, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Thermometric and Gravimetric Analyses of Corrosion Control of Aluminum in HCl Medium using Ricinus Communis Extract" (January, 2020) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Study of Bitter Leaves Extract as Inhibitive Agent in HCl Medium for the Treatment of Mild Steel through Pickling" (March, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Determination and Health Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in water, sediment and fish samples in eleme - river, Eleme" (August, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Anti Nutritional, Mineral content and Proximate Evaluation of Four Different species of snail consume within Awka Metropolis" (February, 2024 to February, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Sub-Dean, "Faculty of physical sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Faculty of physical sciences timetable committee" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of physical sciences international conference/Annual lecture committee" (March, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor/Member/Secretary, "Faculty of physical sciences Journal Editorial Board" (March, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of physical sciences prayer committee" (March, 2025) |
| 6 | Research Project Coordinator, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 7 | Coordinator of Corporate social responsibility, "Redeemed Christian Church of God" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 8 | Examiner, "National Examinations Council" (April, 2021 to April, 2021) |
| 9 | Evangelism Coordinator, "Redeemed Christain Church of God" (August, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 10 | Faculty of Physical Sciences Seminar Committee, "Physical Sciences Seminar Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 11 | CEP Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2021) |
| 12 | Class Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2021) |
| 13 | Examiner, "National Examination Council" (December, 2017 to December, 2017) |
| 14 | Assistant Examiner, "National Business and Technical Examination Board" (July, 2012 to July, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria" - 12/7/19/2824 (member since 2019), http://www.iccon.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ENU/15/03821 (member since 2015), https:www.chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "46th Annual lnternational conference workshop and exhibition, innovation and development in chemical sciences for industrial and economic sustainability", (Chemical society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; ASSU secretariat hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "19th Biennial conference coalcity chem", (Chemical society of Nigeria(Enugu State)), 6th July, 2023 to 6th July, 2023; Enugu |
| 3 | "Aligning Research with Sustainable Development Goals", (Researcher Academy On Campus), 12th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Getting started with your research journey:How can Elsevier help?", (Researcher Academy On Campus), 12th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Zoom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Africa of our dream education initiative chemical science lecture and workshop", (AODI), 31st May, 2023 to 31st May, 2023; Zoom |
| 2 | "12th ICCON Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Workshop", (ICCON), 24th July, 2019 to 24th July, 2019; Abuja |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Chemical Society Of Nigeria ,Digging Deep Into Chemistry Culture , Chemical Security And Technology Expedition, Nigeria, (2020).", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 9th July, 2020 to 9th July, 2020; Online |
| 2 | "Online National Webinar On Green Materials For Environmental Sustainability,", (St Joseph College of Engineering), 12th June, 2020 to 12th June, 2020; Chennai |
| 3 | "Research Academy , The Book Publishing Process: An Elsevier Author Workshop", (Elsevier), 2nd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; Online |
| 4 | "4th Chemical Society Of Nigeria Zonal And 17th Coalcitychem Conference Workshop, Coal And Biomass Utilization : Challenges And Prospects In The Nigeria Energy Mix", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (Enugu Chapter)), 22nd July, 2019 to 22nd July, 2019; Enugu |
| 5 | "Chemical Society Of Nigeria (Imo Chapter) Spectroscopy And Structure Elucidation Professional Training Workshop", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (Imo Chapter)), 17th June, 2019 to 17th June, 2019; Owerri |
| 6 | "38th International Chemical Society Of Nigeria Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 21st September, 2015 to 21st September, 2015; Abuja |
| 7 | "Young Talent Programme In Conjunction With American Chemical Society And Royal Chemical Society", (Royal Chemical Society), 21st September, 2015 to 21st September, 2015; Abuja |
| 8 | "33rd International Chemical Society Of Nigeria Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 20th September, 2010 to 20th September, 2010; Ogun State |