Dr. Peter, Maduabuchi Eze
Dr. Peter, Maduabuchi Eze is a SENIOR LECTURER in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Peter Eze is a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Environmental Health Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Anambra State, Nigeria. Dr. Eze's scientific background includes microbiology, biotechnology, and drug discovery research. His current research interests include: (1) bioprospecting for new drug compounds from microorganisms (2) characterization and epidemiology of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the environment. His research findings have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Eze has received several honours and awards including the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership/African Research Excellence Fund (EDCTP/AREF) Joint Preparatory Fellowship Award, Heinrich Heine University's Research Alumni Staff Exchange Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award, etc. Dr. Eze is open to scientific collaboration, especially with the goal of improving global health and well-being.
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2016) January, 2014 to September, 2016 PhD Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2012) January, 2011 to September, 2012 M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology |
| 3 | Delta State University, Abraka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) January, 2004 to December, 2007 B.Sc. Microbiology |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK (June, 2020) June, 2020 to June, 2020 Health And Environment Public/Environmental Health |
| 2 | National Environmental Health Association, Denver, USA (April, 2020) April, 2020 to April, 2020 Vector Control For Environmental Health Professionals: The Importance Of Integrated Pest Management Public/Environmental Health |
| 3 | Environmental Health Officers Registration Council Of Nigeria (EHORECON) (July, 2017) July, 2017 to July, 2017 Registration As An Environmental Health Officer In Nigeria Environmental Health |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental Health Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Postdoctoral researcher, Institute Of Pharmaceutical Biology And Biotechnology, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf. Germany. August, 2019 to September, 2020 |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Department of Environmental Health Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria March, 2019 to September, 2022 |
| 4 | Postdoctoral researcher, Institute Of Pharmaceutical Biology And Biotechnology, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany July, 2017 to September, 2017 |
| 5 | Visiting(Guest) Researcher, Institute Of Pharmaceutical Biology And Biotechnology, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany June, 2015 to November, 2015 |
| 6 | Doctorate student/research assistant, Department Of Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2014 to September, 2016 |
Creative Output
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| 1 | Eze PM, Liu Y, Simons VE, Ebada SS, Kurtán T, Király SB, Esimone CO, Okoye FBC, Proksch P, Kalscheuer R. (2023, June), "Two new metabolites from a marine-derived fungus Penicillium ochrochloron", Phytochemistry Letters, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 350–358 |
| 2 | Nwobodo DC, Ugwu MC, Eze PM, Okezie UM, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2022, November), "UV-mediated enhancement of antibacterial secondary metabolites in endophytic Lasiodiplodia theobromae", Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp Article number 11284 |
| 3 | Okereke EE, Obasi KO, Amadi CA, Ede OA, Aronu C, Abonyi IC, Nwankwo CJ, Eze P, Amadi AN. (2022, August), "Physico-Chemical Quality Of Drinking Water From Various Sources In Abia State, Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 350–358 |
| 4 | Abonyi I, Amadi COA, Eze PM, Ojo OK, Okorie EA, Okereke EE, Asogwa EU, Abonyi DO, Ugwu NC, Nwazunku AA, Amadi AN. (2022, October), "Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors In The Use Of Biomass Fuels In Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 423–439 |
| 5 | Okonkwo-Uzor NJ, Okezie UM, Eze PM, Ikegbune C, Okoye FB, Esimone CO. (2022, August), "In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Secondary Metabolites of an Endophytic Aspergillus brunneoviolaceus Isolated from Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 249–254 |
| 6 | Ibe CI, Ajaegbu EE, Ajaghaku AA, Eze PM, Onyeka IP, Ezugwu CO, Okoye FBC. (2022, August), "In vitro and in vivo antioxidant potential of the methanol extract, its fractions and isolated compounds of Piliostigma thonningi", Phytomedicine Plus, Vol. 2, pp 100335. |
| 7 | Abonyi IC, Eze PM, Okorie EA, Umunnah JO, Asogwa EU, Abonyi DO, Ugwu NC, Aronu CN, Nwachukwu MC, Amadi CCO, Amadi AN. (2022, June), "Effects of Biomass Cooking Fuels on the Respiratory Health of Household Members In Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 37-47 |
| 8 | Ede AO, Amadi COA, Okereke EE, Anunonwu CCO, Nwankwo CJ, Obasi KO, Udo-Inyang F, Chioma AO, Orji SM, Abonyi IC, Mbaegbu NO, Okorie PC, Eze PM, Ilo CI, Amadi AN, Nwazunku AA. (2022, June), "Socio-Economic Burden in the Sustenance of Sanitation Related Diseases in Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 115-126 |
| 9 | Adione NM, Onyeka IP, Abba CC, Okoye NN, Eze PM, Umeokoli BO, Anyanwu OO, Okoye FBC. (2022, August), "Antimicrobial Activities of the Endophytic Fungus, Fusarium equiseti, Isolated from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 7), pp 11-23 |
| 10 | Adione NM, Onyeka IP, Abba CC, Okoye NN, Okolo CC, Eze PM, Umeokoli BO, Anyanwu OO, Okoye FBC. (2022, September), "Detection, isolation and identification of more bioactive compounds from Fusarium equiseti, an endophytic isolated from Ocimum gratissimum", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 130-140 |
| 11 | Okonkwo-Uzor NJ, Obi C, Enwelum A, Okezie UM, Eze PM, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2022, October), "Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Secondary Metabolites of an Endophytic fungus of Azadirachta indica", Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 12, pp 112-117 |
| 12 | Okezie UM, Eze PM, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2022, May), "Orthosporin, a major component of the fermentation product of Lasiodiplodia theobromae - an endophytic fungus of Musa paradisiaca as a potential antimicrobial agent", Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp Article no. 11084 |
| 13 | Nwobodo DC, Eze PM, Okezie UM, Okafoanyali JO, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2022, March), "Bioactive Compounds Characterization and Antimicrobial Potentials of Crude Extract of Curvularia lunata, a Fungal Endophyte from Elaeis guineensis", Trop J Nat Prod Res, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 395-402 |
| 14 | Chika Ejikeugwu, Okoro Nworie, Morteza Saki, Hussein O. M. Al-Dahmoshi, Noor S. K. Al-Khafaji, Chika Ezeador, Emmanuel Nwakaeze, Peter Eze, Eniola Oni. (2021, April), "Metallo-β-lactamase And AmpC Genes In Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae, And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates From Abattoir And Poultry Origin In Nigeria", BMC Microbiology, Vol. 21, Article number: 124 |
| 15 | Ogochukwu M.T.B. Ochiabuto, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Rebecca N. Ofili, Onyinye S. Obiagwu, Alison O. Ede, Monique Okeke, Peter M. Eze. (2021, January), "Assessment Of Noise Levels In Primary And Secondary Schools In Nnewi, Anambra State", European Journal of Environment and Public Health, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp em0054 |
| 16 | Eze PM, Gao Y, Yang Liu Y, van Geelen L, Ejikeugwu CP, Esimone CO, Okoye FBC, Proksch P, Kalscheuer R. (2021, September), "Secondary Metabolites Of A Marine-Derived Penicillium Ochrochloron", Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), Article no. 11020 |
| 17 | Egbuna RN, Ujam NT, Chukwunwejim CR, Eze NK, Okafor UU, Abonyi IC, Ede AO, CNwankwo CJ, Ejikeugwu CP, Ilo CI, Eze PM, Esimone CO. (2021, September), "Presence Of Multidrug-Resistant Gram- Negative Bacteria In Some Orally-Administered Herbal Preparations Sold In South-Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-2 |
| 18 | Eze PM, Simons V, Seidemann T, Wang L, Kiffe-Delf A, Frank M, van Geelen L, Abba CC, Esimone CO, Okoye FBC, Kalscheuer R. (2021, December), "Serratiochelins A and B from Serratia marcescens Show Xenosiderophoric Characteristics towards Acinetobacter baumannii and Mycobacterium tuberculosis", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 20, (Issue 12), pp 2551-2558 |
| 19 | Okezie UM, Eze PM, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2021, September), "Preliminary investigation of the chemo diversity of bioactive molecules produced by endophytic fungi isolated from Manihot utilisima leaf", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 01), pp 011–025 |
| 20 | Chika C Abba, Peter M Eze. (2020, March), "Fatty Acid Profile Of An Oleaginous Endophytic Pseudofusicoccum Sp. Isolated From Annona Muricata", American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 01 - 05 |
| 21 | Ejikeugwu C, Hasson SO, Al-Mosawi RM, Alkhudhairy MK, Saki M, Ezeador C, Eze P, Ugwu M, Duru C, Ujam NT, Edeh C, Udu-Ibiam O, Iroha I, Michael A. (2020, April), "Occurrence Of FOX AmpC Gene Among Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates In Abattoir Samples From South-Eastern Nigeria", Reviews in Medical Microbiology, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 99-103 |
| 22 | Ifiora GC, Chukwunwejim CR, Ejikeugwu CP, Egbuna RN, Ifiora FC, Abonyi IC, Eze PM, Arzai AH, Mukhtar MD. (2020, May), "Microbiological Safety Assessment Of Food Handlers In Wudil Local Government Area Of Kano State, Nigeria", MicroMedicine, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 22 - 27 |
| 23 | Erhirhie E, Nwosu C, Emudainohwo T, Chukwunwejim C, Eze P, Ajaghaku D. (2020, December), "Health Hazards Associated With Ready-to-eat-meat In Nigeria: A Call For Public Concern And Critical Interventions", Meat technology, Vol. 61, (Issue 2), pp 129 - 144 |
| 24 | Ujam NT, Eze PM, Ejikeugwu C, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2020, February), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Metabolites Of Lasiodiplodia Theobromae Isolated From Psidium Guajava", International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 123 - 129 |
| 25 | Erhirhie EO, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Umeokoli BO, Eze PM, Okoye FBC. (2020, April), "Antioxidant Activities Of The Leaf Extract And Fractions Of Dryopteris Filix-mas (L.) Schott Could Be Attributed To The Abundance Of Polyphenol Compounds", Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 6 |
| 26 | Ujam NT, Abba CC, Eze PM, Oli AN, Ejikeugwu CE, Ugwu MC, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2020, June), "The Isolation, Identification And Antimicrobial Activities Of Endophytic Fungi From Azadirachta Indica", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 03), pp 115 - 124 |
| 27 | Eze PM, Abonyi DO, Abba CC, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, April), "Toxic, But Beneficial Compounds From Endophytic Fungi Of Carica Papaya", The EuroBiotech Journal, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 105 – 111 |
| 28 | Ejikeugwu C, Saki M, Nwakaeze E, Eze P., Orinya C, Duru C, Edeh C, Esimone C, Iroha I, Adikwu M. (2019, September), "Characterization Of Metallo-β-lactamases-encoding Genes BlaIMP-1 And BlaVIM-1 Amongst Klebsiella Pneumoniae From Abattoir Samples Of Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria", Gene Reports, Vol. 16, pp 100428 |
| 29 | Erhirhie EO, Emeghebo CN, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Umeokoli BO, Eze PM, Ngwoke KG, Okoye FBC.. (2019, July), "Dryopteris Filix-mas (L.) Schott Ethanolic Leaf Extract And Fractions Exhibited Profound Anti-Inflammatory Activity", Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 396 - 409 |
| 30 | Abonyi DO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Chukwunwejim CR, Ejikeugwu CP, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, March), "Metabolites Of Endophytic Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides Isolated From Leaves Of Carica Papaya", American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 39 - 46 |
| 31 | Eze PM, Nnanna JC, Okezie U, Buzugbe HS, Abba CC, Chukwunwejim CR, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, January), "Screening Of Metabolites From Endophytic Fungi Of Some Nigerian Medicinal Plants For Antimicrobial Activities", The EuroBiotech Journal, Vol. 31, (Issue 1), pp 10 - 18 |
| 32 | Ejikeugwu C, Ugwu M, Nwoke GC, Edeh C, Nwezeagu F, Eze P. (2019, April), "Preliminary Study On Constitutive-Clindamycin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates Of Nosocomial Origin", Biomedicine and Nursing, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 48 - 52 |
| 33 | Enyi E, Eze PM, Ogwaluonye UC, Iloh ES, Nwankwo OL, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, March), "Antimicrobial, Antioxidant And Cytotoxic Properties Of Secondary Metabolites From Endophytic Fungi Of Psidium Guajava", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 90 - 97 |
| 34 | Ujam NT, Eze PM, Chukwunwejim CR, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2019, June), "Antimicrobial And Immunomodulatory Activities Of Secondary Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From Ageratum Conyzoides", Current Life Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 19 - 27 |
| 35 | Buzugbe HS, Eze PM, Chukwunwejim CR, Nwachukwu CU, Abonyi DO, Abba CC, FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, December), "Investigation Of Secondary Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From The Leaves Of Chromolaena Odorata For Possible Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activities", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 72-77 |
| 36 | Anyanwu OO, Eze PM, Nnaoma EI, Ngwoke KG. (2018, October), "Antimicrobial Properties Of Jatropha Curcas L. Against Dental Pathogens", Global Journal of Medical Research: J Dentistry & Otolaryngology, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 13-18 |
| 37 | Ejikeugwu C, Esimone C, Iroha I, Eze P, Ugwu M, Adikwu M. (2018, December), "Genotypic And Phenotypic Characterization Of MBL Genes In Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates From The Non-hospital Environment", Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 1877-1885 |
| 38 | Abonyi DO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Ujam NT, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, August), "Biologically Active Phenolic Acids Produced By Aspergillus Sp., An Endophyte Of Moringa Oleifera", European Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 158-168 |
| 39 | Ejikeugwu C, Nwezeagu FJ, Edeh C, Eze P. (2018, May), "Detection Of Constitutive And Inducible-clindamycin-resistance In Clinical Isolates Of Staphylococcus Aureus From A Federal Teaching Hospital In Abakaliki, Nigeria", Journal of Bacterialogy and Infectious diseases, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 31-34 |
| 40 | Abba CC, Eze PM, Abonyi DO, Nwachukwu CU, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Eboka CJ. (2018, July), "Phenolic Compounds From Endophytic Pseudofusicoccum Sp. Isolated From Annona Muricata", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 7), pp 332-337 |
| 41 | Chukwunwejim CR, Eze PM, Ujam NT, Abonyi IC, Ejikeugwu CP, Abonyi DO, Esimone CO. (2018, July), "Incidence Of Community Acquired ESBL-producing Bacteria Among Asymptomatic University Students In Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 138-147 |
| 42 | Ugwu MC, Igbokwe JO, Okezie U, Eze PM, Ejikeugwu CP, Esimone CO. (2018, May), "Prevalence Of ESBLs And MBLs Among Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates From A Nigerian Abattoir", Journal of Tropical Diseases, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 261 |
| 43 | Ejikeugwu C, Duru C, Oguejiofor B, Eze P, Okereke B, Eze N, Abani H, Edeh C. (2018, May), "Bacteriological Investigation Of Antibiogram, Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Index And Detection Of Metallo-Β-Lactamase (MBL) In Klebsiella Species And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Of Abattoir Origin", Clinical Biotechnology and Microbiology, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 355-360 |
| 44 | Nnanna JC, Eze PM, Anyanwu OO, Ujam TN, Ikegbunam MN, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, July), "Screening Of Metabolites Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Leaves Of Azadirachta Indica For Antimicrobial And Cytotoxic Activities", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 20-27 |
| 45 | Nwachukwu CU, Ngwoke KG, Eze PM, Eboka CJ, Okoye FBC. (2018, May), "Secondary Metabolites From Curvularia Sp, An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From The Leaves Of Picralima Nitida Durand And Hook (Apocynaceae)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 5), pp 209-213 |
| 46 | Eze PM, Ojimba NK, Abonyi DO, Chukwunwejim CR, Abba CC, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2018, March), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From The Leaves Of Citrus Jambhiri (Rutaceae)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 145-149 |
| 47 | Wang W, Eze PM, Hӧfer S-P, Janiak C, Hartmann R, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO, Orfali RS, Dai H, Liu Z, Proksch P. (2018, February), "Substituted L-tryptophan-L-phenyllactic Acid Conjugates Produced By An Endophytic Fungus Aspergillus Aculeatus Using An OSMAC Approach", RSC Advances, Vol. 8, pp 7863-7872 |
| 48 | Onyegbule FA, Okoye CI, Chukwunwejim CR, Umeokoli BO, Eze PM. (2018, September), "Evaluation Of Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, And Antimicrobial Activities Of The Leaf Extracts Of Luffa Cylindrica", Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 101-109 |
| 49 | Ejikeugwu C, Eze P, Iroha I, Esimone C, Adikwu M, Akari H. (2018, December), "Understanding The Facts And Minding The Gap Of (HIV-1/HIV-2) Primate Research And Infectious Disease Laboratories In Africa", International Journal of Virology and AIDS, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 046 |
| 50 | Ejikeugwu C, Iroha I, Amaechi CO, Ugwu M, Eze P, Iroha CS, Ogene L, Orinya C. (2017, August), "Multiple Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiogram And Phenotypic Detection Of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase (MBL) From Escherichia Coli Of Poultry Origin", Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1-5 |
| 51 | Ejikeugwu C, Eze P, Okonkwo E, Ezeador C, Kenneth O, Iroha I, Esimone C. (2017, January), "Plasmid Curing, Beta-Lactamase Production, Antibiogram And Metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) Detection In Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Species From Non-Hospital Sources Of Abattoir And Poultry", Global Veterinaria, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 555-561 |
| 52 | Ngwoke KG, Nwoye OV, Eze PM, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC, Proksch P. (2017, July), "In Vitro Cytotoxic Properties Of Cladosporium Cladosporioides Extract Against Human Ovarian Cancer Cells A2780 And Mouse Lymphoma Cells L5178Y", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 80-85 |
| 53 | Wang H, Umeokoli BO, Eze P, Heering C, Janiak C, Müller WEG, Orfali RS, Hartmann R, Dai H, Lin W, Liu Z, Proksch P. (2017, April), "Secondary Metabolites Of The Lichen-Associated Fungus Apiospora Montagnei", Tetrahedron Letters, Vol. 58, (Issue 17), pp 1702-1705 |
| 54 | Akpotu MO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Umeokoli BO, Nwachukwu CU, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2017, April), "Antimicrobial Activities Of Secondary Metabolites Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Catharanthus Roseus", Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 15-22 |
| 55 | Onyegbule FA, Umeokoli BO, Anyama KK, Anasi H, Eze PM, Okafor UG. (2017, July), "Quality Assessment Of Six Liquid Herbal Preparations Marketed In Anambra State, Nigeria", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 96-101 |
| 56 | Akpotu MO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Nwachukwu CU, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2017, January), "Metabolites Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Euphorbia Hirta Growing In Southern Nigeria", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 6, (Issue 21), pp 12-19 |
| 57 | Chimezie CC, Eze PM, Oli AN, Abba CC, Onyegbule FA, Esimone CO. (2017, April), "The Synergistic Potentials Of Platostoma Africanum And Psidium Guajava Against Some Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 58 | Okezie UM, Eze PM, Okoye FBC, Ikegbunam MN, Ugwu MC, Esimone CO. (2017, July), "Biologically Active Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From Vernonia Amygdalina", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 24-29 |
| 59 | Ebada SS, Eze P, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO, Proksch P. (2016, July), "The Fungal Endophyte Nigrospora Oryzae Produces Quercetin Monoglycosides Previously Known Only From Plants", Chemistry Select, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 1:2767 – 2771 |
| 60 | Uzochukwu IC, Olubiyi OO, Ezebuo FC, Obinwa IC, Ajaegbu EE, Eze PM, Orji CE, Onuoha MC, Ejiofor II, Ikegbunam MN. (2016, December), "Ending The Ebola Virus Scourge: A Case For Natural Products", Open Access Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 61 | Abba CC, Nduka I, Eze PM, Ujam TN, Abonyi DO, Okoye FBC. (2016, December), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Secondary Metabolites Of Endophytic Aspergillus Species Isolated From Loranthus Micranthus", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 135-139 |
| 62 | Afunwa RA, Gugu TH, Eze PM, Esimone CO. (2016, October), "In Vitro Biofilm Formation Of Selected Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Bacteria Isolates From Non- Human Source", International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 10-13 |
| 63 | Umeokoli BO, Abba C, Eze P, Ajaghaku D, Onyegbule FA. (2016, October), "Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, And Chemical Evaluation Of Buchholzia Coriacea Seed (Wonderful Kola)", American Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 106-112 |
| 64 | Umeokoli BO, Ekeh MN, Eze P, Umeyor C, Abba C. (2015, June), "Improved Gastric Lesion Of Ulcerogenic Mice Treated With Bark Extracts And Fractions Of Newbouldia Laevis", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 9, (Issue 21), pp 553-560, Article Number - 3D568F953902 |
| 65 | Ngwoke K, Agu M, Eze P, Ojimba N, Buzugbe H, Abonyi D, Abba C, Esimone C. (2015, June), "Determination Of Caffeine In Different Brands Of Tea And Coffee Marketed In South Eastern Nigeria", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 4, (Issue 14), pp 637-642 |
| 66 | Ngwoke KG, Anusi IA, Eze PM, Okezie UM, Abba CC, Abonyi DO. (2015, April), "Phytochemical And Antioxidant Properties Of Stem Bark Extracts Of Anthocleista Nobilis", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 107-111 |
| 67 | Ngwoke KG, Ikeanyi AU, Eze PM, Ezemokwe IC, Abba CC, Ugwu MC. (2015, March), "Phytochemical And Antioxidant Properties Of Extracts Of Xylopia Aethiopica Fruits", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 4, (Issue 13), pp 267-270 |
| 68 | Evwierhurhoma E, Ugwu MC, Eze CO, Annie C, Enwa FO, Eze PM, Esimone CO. (2015, April), "Antibacterial Evaluation Of Aqueous And Ethanol Extracts Of Ocimum Gratissimum And Carica Papaya", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 54-60 |
| 69 | Ngwoke KG, Eze PM, Esimone CO. (2015, January), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Methanol Extract Of Fecal Droppings Of Common House Lizard/Gecko (Hemidactylus Frenatus)", Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 65-70 |
| 70 | Akpomie OO, Buzugbe HS, Eze PM. (2015, January), "Effect Of Brewery Effluent On The Physicochemical And Microbiological Quality Of Ikpoba River And Surrounding Borehole Waters In Benin City, Nigeria", British Microbiology Research Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 76-82 |
| 71 | Eze PM, Ajaegbu EE, Esimone CO. (2014, March), "Evaluation Of The Paper Quality Of Antibacterial Discs Commercially Available In Nigeria", Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 1079-1087 |
| 72 | Eze PM, Ajaegbu EE, Ejikeugwu PC, Egbuna RN, Abba CC, Esimone CO. (2014, November), "Evaluation Of The Quality Of Commercial Antibacterial Discs Available In Nigeria", British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 21), pp 2548-2562 |
| 73 | Ilodigwe EE, Okonkwo BE, Agbata CA, Ajaghaku DL, Eze PM. (2014, January), "Wound Healing Activity Of Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Erythrina Senegalensis", British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 531-540 |
| 74 | Ejikeugwu C, Ugwu M, Iroha I, Eze P, Gugu T, Esimone C. (2014, June), "Phenotypic Detection Of Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) Enzyme In Enugu, Southeast Nigeria", American Journal of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 75 | Chigozie VU, Eze PM, Chukwunwejim CR, Abba CC, Nworu CS, Esimone CO. (2014, July), "Quality Assessment Of Some Brands Of Tetanus Toxoids Marketed In Open Markets In South-Eastern Nigeria", British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 13), pp 1657-1667 |
| 76 | Ngwoke KG, Iloh H, Eze PM, Esimone CO. (2014, November), "Determination Of Trace Level Fatty Acids And Esters As A Quality Index Of Liquors Produced By Distillation Of Raffia Palm Wine By Local Distillers In Southern Nigeria Using GC-MS", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 1012-1016 |
| 77 | Onyegbule FA, Ilouno IO, Eze PM, Abba CC, Chigozie VU. (2014, December), "Evaluation Of The Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory And Antimicrobial Activities Of Leaf Extracts Of Breynia Nivosa", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 1126-1134 |
| 78 | Ejikeugwu C, Ugwu C, Iroha I, Gugu T, Duru C, Eze P, Esimone C. (2013, November), "Detection And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Some Gram Negative Bacteria Producing Carbapenemases And Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases", International Journal of Microbiology and Immunology Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 064-069 |
| 79 | Ejikeugwu C, Ikegbunam M, Ugwu C, Eze P, Iroha I, Esimone C. (2013, June), "Phenotypic Detection Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Strains - Producing Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Enzymes", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 20-23 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Eze PM. (2012, September), "Evaluation of the Quality of Antibacterial Discs Commercially Available in Nigeria". Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Masters degree thesis submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Eze PM. (2016, September), "Modulation of a Lichen-Associated Fungus for Improved Biosynthesis and Isolation of Secondary Metabolites from Two Endophytic Fungi". Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, PhD dissertation submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Eze P. (2007, November), "Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Salmonella Species Isolated from Enteric Fever Patients". Delta State University, Abraka, Undergraduate final year research project submitted to the Department of Microbiology, Delta State University, Abraka |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chukwunwejim CR, Ebenebe IN, Egbuna RN, Okezie UM, Onwuzuligbo CC, Ejiofor II, Eze PM. (2021, June), "Antibacterial Evaluation Of Anthocleista Djalonensis (Loganiaceae) Leaf Extracts And Some Standard Antibiotics Against Extended Beta Lactamase (ESBL) - Producing Pseudomonas Species", Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Group, pp 20, A conference paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Biologics Research and Development at the Energy Centre Auditorium, University of Nigeria (UNN), June 30th - July 4th, 2021. Book of Abstract: Page 20. |
| 2 | Ifebi HMN, Onyebgule FA, Ezea CC, Eze PM. (2021, August), "Mechanism Of Antidiabetic Effects Of The Leaf Extracts Of Sansavieria Liberica Gerald And Labroy (Dracaenaceae) Leaf In Alloxan-nicotinamide Induced Diabetic Mice", Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA), pp 77, A conference paper presented at the 19th Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) National Scientific Conference, August 16 - 20, 2021 at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Programme/Book of Abstracts: #NA |
| 3 | Nonye T. Ujam, Blessing O. Umeokoli, Peter M. Eze, Daniel L. Ajaghaku, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2018, August), "Antioxidant And Immunosuppressive Activity Of Extracts Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Psidium Guajava And Newbouldia Laevis", Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA), A conference paper presented at the 66th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA); jointly with the 11th Shanghai International Conference on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Me |
| 4 | N Ujam, P Eze, B Umeokoli, C Abba, F Okoye, C Esimone. (2017, October), "Evaluation Of Antiplasmodial And Immunomodulatory Activities Of Extracts Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Four Nigerian Medicinal Plants", Planta Medica international Open, pp 4(S 01): S1-S202, A conference paper presented at the 65th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA 2017, Basel, Switzerland. |
| 5 | Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Peter M. Eze, Charles O. Esimone. (2017, October), "Detection Of Community Acquired Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase Producing Bacteria Amongst Asymptomatic University Students In Anambra State-Nigeria", LIFE: International Journal of Health and Life-Sciences, pp GICICHLSR1712081, 23rd International Conference on Healthcare and Life-Science Research (ICHLSR), 13-14 Oct 2017, Dubai, UAE. |
| 6 | Peter M. Eze, Blessing O. Umeokoli, Huiqin Chen, Zhen Liu, Festus B.C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone, Peter Proksch. (2016, December), "Modulation Of A Lichen-associated Fungus For Improved Biosynthesis Of Bioactive Secondary Metabolites", Planta Medica international Open, Vol. 82, (Issue 01), pp S1-S381, Presented at the 9th Joint Natural Products Conference, July 24-27, 2016, Copenhagen, Denmark. |
| 7 | Eze PM, Chimezie CC, Abba CC, Onyegbule AF, Morikwe UC, Esimone CO. (2015, November), "Evaluation Of Antibacterial Activity Of Combinations Of Platostoma Africanum And Psidium Guajava On Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria", Planta Medica, Vol. 81, (Issue 16), pp PM_144, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest-Hungary. |
| 8 | CC Abba, PM Eze, FB Okoye, CJ Eboka. (2015, November), "Cytotoxicity And Antimicrobial Activities Of Secondary Metabolites Produced By Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Gongronema Latifolia And Loranthus Micrantus", Planta Medica, Vol. 80, (Issue 16), pp PM_105, conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest-Hungary. |
| 9 | Mark O. Akpotu, Peter M. Eze, Daniel L. Ajaghaku, Festus B.C Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2015, November), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Catharanthus Roseus And Euphorbia Hirta", Planta Medica, Vol. 81, (Issue 16), pp PM_145, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest-Hungary. |
| 10 | NK Ojimba, PM Eze, CC Abba, FBC Okoye, CO Esimone. (2015, November), "Cytotoxicity And Antimicrobial Activities Of Secondary Metabolites Produced By Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Gongronema Latifolia And Loranthus Micrantus", Planta Medica, Vol. 81, (Issue 16), pp PM_190, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest-Hungary. |
| 11 | UM Okezie, PM Eze, DL Ajaghaku, FBC Okoye, CO Esimone. (2015, November), "Isolation And Screening Of Secondary Metabolites From Endophytic Fungi Of Vernonia Amygdalina And Carica Papaya For Their Cytotoxic Activity", , Vol. 81, (Issue 16), pp PM_177, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest-Hungary. |
| 12 | Uzochukwu IC, Olubiyi OO, Ezebuo FC, Obinwa IC, Ajaegbu EE, Eze PM, Orji CE, Onuoha MC, Ejiofor II, Ikegbunam MN. (2015, October), "Drug Repurposing For Ebola: In Silico Determination Of Binding Affinities Against Four Viral Proteins", , A conference paper presented at the UNESCO-Merck Serono Africa Research Summit (MARS), held at Geneva, Switzerland. 19th October, 2015 |
| 13 | Uzochukwu IC, Olubiyi OO, Ezebuo FC, Obinwa IC, Ajaegbu EE, Eze PM, Orji CE, Onuoha MC, Ejiofor II, Ikegbunam MN. (2015, May), "In Silico Determination Of The Binding Affinities Of Ethnomedicinal Antiviral Compounds Against Five Ebola Viral Proteins", Nigerian Young Academy (NYA), pp 67, A conference paper presented at the 5th General Assembly and National Conference of the Nigerian Young Academy held at Federal University of Technology, Minna-Nigeria |
| 14 | CC Abba, BO Umeokoli, PM Eze, AF Onyegbule. (2014, October), "Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Potentials Of Some Metabolites From An Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Lorantus Micranthus From South-Eastern Nigeria", Planta Medica, Vol. 80, (Issue 16), pp P1N29, A conference paper presented at the 62nd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2014, Portugal |
| 15 | Onyegbule AF, Ilouno IO, Chibeze I, Umeokoli BOE, Eze PM. (2014, October), "Evaluation Of Phytochemical Constituents, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activities Of Extracts Of Breynia Nivosa Leaves", Planta Medica, Vol. 80, (Issue 16), pp LP18, A conference paper presented at the 62nd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2014, Portugal |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Identification and Characterization of Antimicrobial Compounds from Marine Organisms" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Nnaoma Ikenna Elvis (NAU/MSc/2021/3530) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Corona Emergency Grant of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf" (June, 2020 to July, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by Heine Research Academies, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 2 | Awardee: "European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership - African Research Excellence Fund (EDCTP-AREF) Joint Preparatory Fellowship Award" (March, 2019 to July, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) |
| 3 | Awardee: "MRF-157-0034-F-EZE(A) /C0763" (August, 2019 to April, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) |
| 4 | Awardee: "African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Travel Award" (March, 2018 to March, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) |
| 5 | Awardee: "Postdoctoral Research Stay at Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany" (April, 2017 to September, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Junior Scientist and International Researcher Center, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 6 | Awardee: "Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Travel Award" (June, 2016 to November, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
| 7 | Awardee: "Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA)" (May, 2016 to July, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research's Travel Grant Award |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Current Biomedical Research" (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products" (July, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Extract and Fractions of Spondias mombin Leaf and Isolation of its Active Principles" (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Growth Enhancement of Lactic Acid Bacteria for Production of Bacteriocin Using a Local Condiment Supplemented with Nitrogen Sources (Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research)" (July, 2020) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Determination of antimicrobial activity of three Nigerian mushrooms (African Health Sciences)" (August, 2020) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Endophytic fungi from the medicinal herb Euphorbia geniculata as a potential source for bioactive metabolites (Archives of Microbiology)" (May, 2019) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Detection and phenotypic characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical and community samples in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria (African Health Sciences)" (June, 2018) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "CD4 and HIV viral load monitoring practices for HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy and associated costs in Latin America and the Caribbean (Bulletin of the World Health Or" (March, 2015) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Isolation, antibiogram and haemolytic activity of Aeromonas hydrophila from goat (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH)" (July, 2014) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Bioconversion of coffee husk for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostereatus) cultivation in Jimma (International Journal of Microbiology and Immunology Research)" (August, 2014) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Deputy Coordinator, "Molecular Research Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Departmental Representative, "NEEDS Assessment Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, ""International Cooperation and Linkages” Committee of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria" (November, 2019) |
| 4 | Chairman, "Departmental Research and Workshop Committee, Department of Environmental Health Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (October, 2019) |
| 5 | Research Alumni, "Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf" (July, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Microbiology Society (UK)" - C044984 (member since 2023), https://microbiologysociety.org/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "American Society for Microbiology (ASM)" - 200096067 (member since 2018), https://asm.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON)" - EHO/SA/9539 (member since 2017), https://www.ehorecon.gov.ng |
| 4 | Graduate Member, "Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA), Germany" - 104038 (member since 2015), https://ga-online.org/ |
| 5 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)" - 129947 (member since 2009), https://nim.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Young Researchers Workshop", (Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA)), 14th July, 2026 to 14th July, 2026; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 2 | "AREF/EDCTP’s Essential Grants Writing Skills Workshop", (African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) and European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)), 12th March, 2018 to 14th March, 2018; Laico Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda |
| 3 | "9th Joint Natural Products Conference", (Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA)), 24th July, 2016 to 28th July, 2016; Tivoli Hotel and Congress Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 4 | "Symposium On Natural Products Chemistry", (Institut für Pharmazeutische Biologie und Biotechnologie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany.), 28th July, 2015 to 28th July, 2015; Institut für Pharmazeutische Biologie und Biotechnologie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 5 | "Bioinfomatics Workshop On Sequence Analysis", (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 28th March, 2014 to 28th March, 2014; Conference Hall, NAFDAC Zonal Laboratories, Agulu, Anambra State, Nigeria |