Mrs. Chinasa Grace Iziga

Mrs. Chinasa Grace Iziga is an ASSISTANT LECTURER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mrs. Chinasa Grace Iziga

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An educator capable of inspiring interest, curiosity and drive for learning in students. Enthusiastic inorganic chemist with a zest for solving problems through high quality and high impact research.

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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

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2023)
November, 2019 to May, 2023
M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, November, 2021)
November, 2019 to October, 2021
M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2014)
October, 2010 to August, 2014
Bachelor Of Science In Pure And Industrial Chemistry Pure And Industrial Chemistry
4Girls' Grammar School, Awkunanaw, Enugu. (SSCE, June, 2009)
September, 2003 to July, 2009
West African Senior School Certificate Sciences
5Silas Memorial Nursury And Primary School, Enugu-Ngwo, Enugu State. (FSLC, September, 2003)
September, 1998 to July, 2003
First School Leaving Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2023 to Present
2Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
March, 2019 to Present
3Quality Assurance Officer, Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Ltd, Igbariam, Anambra State
May, 2018 to March, 2019
4Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher, Renaissance Garden Schools, Ago-Okota, Lagos State
September, 2016 to July, 2017
5Chemistry Teacher, Isanbi Comprehensive High School, Ilisan, Ogun State (NYSC)
May, 2015 to May, 2016
6Quality Control Analyst (Industrial Training), Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Enugu
April, 2013 to October, 2013

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Chigozie J. O. Anarado, Emmanuel Ekolie, Chinasa G. Iziga, Charity E. Anarado and Augustine N. Eboatu. (2023, September), "A Comparative Study of the Nutritional Composition, Fatty Acid Profiles and Organoleptic Evaluation of Clarias gariepinus (African Catfish) and Oreochromis nilotius (Nile Tilapia) Raised under Wild and Pond-Cultured Systems", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 15, (Issue 9), pp 118-126
2Anarado CJO, Anarado CE, Obumselu FO, Iziga CG, Anarado IL and Onyilogwu EH. (2023, July), "Phytochemical, in vitro Antimicrobial, Proximate, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant and Anti-hyperglycemic Activities of Root Extracts of Combretum platypterum (Welw)", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 35-43
3Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Chinasa Grace Iziga, Collins Ugochukwu Ibeji, Ilknur Babahan-Bircan, Burak Coban, Füsun Cömert, Charity Ebere Anarado. (2023, July), "Synthesis and Characterization of 4-amino-N'-[(1E)-1-(2-hydroxy-6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran -3-yl)ethylidene]benzohydrazide and its Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Mn(II) Complexes", MOLEKUL, Vol. 18, pp 307-320
4Rosemary Arinze, Pauline Chris-Okafor, Nkechi Okoye and Chinasa Iziga. (2019, July), "Reducing The Flammability Of Gmelina Arborea Wood Using Flame Retardants", American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS), Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 53-61
5Arinze R.U., Eboatu A.N., Iziga C.G., Okoye N.H and Ofora P.U. (2015, January), "Flame Retardancy Enhancement Of Polystyrene Using Ammonium Bromide", African Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 109-112

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Postgraduate Coordination - Committee Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)" (member since 2023), https://www.chemsociety.org.ng/
2Student Member, "American Chemical Society (ACS)" - 33509750 (member since 2022), https://www.acs.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Innovation and Development in Chemical Sciences for Industrial and Economic Sustainability", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
2"Innovation in Chemical Sciences: From Discovery to Commercialization", (American Chemical Society Nigeria), 4th June, 2023 to 8th June, 2023; Watbridge Hotels & Suite, Uyo, Nigeria
Workshops
1"Career Development, Data Analytics & AI Tools, Academic Publishing, Grant Writing, Soft Skills for Industry, System Thinking & Sustainability", (American Chemical Society, Nigeria), 4th June, 2023 to 6th June, 2023; Watbridge Hotels & Suite, Uyo, Nigeria
2"South-East Nigeria Chemistry Festival", (American Chemical Society, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Students' Chapter), 11th December, 2019 to 11th December, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
Seminars
1"Staff-Student Relationship: A Catalyst for a Sustainable University System", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 30th June, 2023 to 30th June, 2023; ICH Final Year Classroom, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2"Power Africa Nigeria Power Sector Program (PA-NPSP), ASPIRE: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE", (United States Agency for International Development (USAID): Power Africa), 23rd August, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; Zoom