Mrs. Chinasa Grace Iziga
Mrs. Chinasa Grace Iziga is a LECTURER II in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
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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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2023) November, 2019 to May, 2023 M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, November, 2021) November, 2019 to October, 2021 M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi 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 |
| 4 | Girls' Grammar School, Awkunanaw, Enugu. (SSCE, June, 2009) September, 2003 to July, 2009 West African Senior School Certificate Sciences |
| 5 | Silas Memorial Nursury And Primary School, Enugu-Ngwo, Enugu State. (FSLC, September, 2003) September, 1998 to July, 2003 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to May, 2024 |
| 3 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State March, 2019 to May, 2023 |
| 4 | Quality Assurance Officer, Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Ltd, Igbariam, Anambra State May, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 5 | Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher, Renaissance Garden Schools, Ago-Okota, Lagos State September, 2016 to July, 2017 |
| 6 | Chemistry Teacher, Isanbi Comprehensive High School, Ilisan, Ogun State (NYSC) May, 2015 to May, 2016 |
| 7 | Quality Control Analyst (Industrial Training), Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Enugu April, 2013 to October, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Anarado Chigozie John Onyinye, Anarado Charity Ebere, Obumselu Onyeka Fabian, Iziga Chinasa Grace, Ejimofor Nelson Ugonna and Nsofor Chineze. (2026, April), "Phytochemical Analysis, in vitro Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiinflammatory, and Anti-hyperglycemic Activities of Root Extracts of Cissus aralioides (Welw)", Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 58-67 |
| 2 | Charity Anarado, Chigozie Anarado, Onyeka Obumselu, Chinasa Iziga, Ebuka Onyilogwu, Ijeoma Anarado, Chika Okorie. (2025, January), "Comparative phytoremediation potentials of Jatropha curcas, Ixora coccinea, Codiaeum variegatum, Andropogon tectorium, Panicum maximum, Zea mays, Cajanus cajan for Heavy Metals", Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 76-102 |
| 3 | Chigozie 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 |
| 4 | Anarado 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 |
| 5 | Chigozie 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 |
| 6 | Rosemary 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 |
| 7 | Arinze 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
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Institution Based Research (IBR) TETFUND Grant" (April, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretarial Committee Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Alumni Liaison Committee Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Postgraduate Coordination - Committee Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)" - CSN/ANA/23/06589 (member since 2023), https://www.chemsociety.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Student Member, "American Chemical Society (ACS)" - 33509750 (member since 2022), https://www.acs.org/ |
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 (CSN)), 14th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (0AU) Ile-ife, Nigeria |
| 2 | "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 |
| 3 | "Innovation in Chemical Sciences: From Discovery to Commercialization", (American Chemical Society Nigeria), 4th June, 2023 to 8th June, 2023; Watbridge Hotels & Suite, Uyo, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Sustainable Production, Analysis, Packaging and Distribution of Chemical and Allied Products: A Green Environmental Management Approach", (Chemical Society of Nigeria Anambra Chapter), Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "ELEVATE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN AI - MICROSOFT AZURE AI FUNDAMENTALS", (International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics), 1st September, 2025 to 30th September, 2025; Microsoft Team |
| 2 | "From Laboratory to Market : Building profitable ventures in Chemistry with Bank of Industry and turning ideas into solutions", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) Women in Chemistry in conjunction with National Young (Graduate) Chemist Committee (NYCC)), 28th May, 2024 to 28th May, 2028; Zoom |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "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 |