Dr. Ogechukwu Frances Nworji
Dr. Ogechukwu Frances Nworji is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | University Of East London. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2017) February, 2012 to December, 2016 PhD Molecular Biology |
| 2 | University Of East London. (Master Degree, October, 2010) September, 2009 to August, 2010 MSc Biotechnology And Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) September, 2002 to June, 2006 BSc Biochemistry |
| 4 | Federal Government College Warri. (SSCE, December, 2001) September, 1996 to July, 2001 WAEC |
| 5 | Twin Fountain Secondary School. (FSLC, October, 1995) September, 1990 to September, 1995 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2019 to September, 2023 |
| 3 | Associate Lecturer, University Of East London January, 2011 to December, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Iloanya Ebele Lauretta, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, and Joy Ogana.. (2026, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Pulp and Seed Extracts Obtained from the Fruits of Canarium schweinfurthii", Journal of Advances in Food Science & Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 75-86 |
| 2 | Ogechukwu Frances Nworji*, Joy Ogana, Ejike Orji, Uchechukwu Ogbodo and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, April), "Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Microcosms by Indigenous Microbial Communities in Ubeji, Nigeria", Biotechnology Journal International, Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 252-263 |
| 3 | Ogechukwu Frances Nworji*, Joy Ogana, Ejike Orji, Uchechukwu Ogbodo and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, June), "Effect of a Six-month Attenuation Study on the Concentration of Heavy Metals in Crude-oil-impacted Soil from Ubeji, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 62 - 74 |
| 4 | Ogana Joy, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Orji Ejike Celestine*, Ngwu Ogochukwu Rita and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, May), "Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Earthworms Exposed to Soil Contaminated with Thermal Power Station Condensate and Used Transformer Oil in Delta State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 83 - 94 |
| 5 | Moses Ikegbunam*, Nwokike Uchechukwu, Harrison Abone, Ani Ezinne Grace, Mercy Ezeunala, Nnanna Joy, Nzeukwu Chibumma Immaculata, Joy Ogugua Igwe, Obiageli Okeke, Frances Nworji, Peter Ihekwereme. (2026, February), "No G6PD A- (G202A) variant detected among Plasmodium falciparum-positive patients in Awka, Southeast Nigeria: a hospital-based study", MalariaWorld Journal, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 6 | Moses Ikegbunam*, Abone Harrison, Chukwudi Egbuche, Nwasolu Obidi, Judith Mbamalu, Enyi Emmanuel, Offojebe Kosisochukwu, Mercy Ezeunala, Nzeukwu Chibumma, Ifeyinwa Onochie-Igbinedion, Joy Igwe, Joy Nnanna, Dorothy Ezeagwuna, Vincent Duru, Frances Nworji, Charles Esimone. (2025, February), "Allelic frequency of msp2 and glurp genes in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Awka, Anambra, Nigeria", MalariaWorld Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 1-8 |
| 7 | Ogana, Joy, Nworji, Ogechukwu Frances, *Orji, Ejike Celestine, and Ezenwelu, Chijioke Obinna.. (2025, May), "Oxidative Stress Markers (Malondialdehyde, Catalase, Superoxide Dismutase, Glutathione-Peroxidase, and Glutathione Reductase) and Metallothionein Activities of Papyrocarpus Afer", The International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 142-154 |
| 8 | Joy Ogana, Victor Eshu Okpashi*, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ezenwelu Chijioke Obinna and Akpo David Mbu. (2025, September), "Effects of contaminated Soil from Electric Transformer and Condensate of Thermal Power Station on Antioxidants Enzyme and Metallothionein of exposed Earthworms", Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 1099 - 1110 |
| 9 | Orji Ejike Celestine*, Enemor Victor Henry Azubike, Ogana Joy, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Chigbo Malachy Chidiebere, Nwokeoma Cheryl Ifeanyichukwu, Abiaka Victoria Obianuju, Anachu Chigaemezu and Ifezue Victory Chinedu. (2025, November), "Comparative effects of Crude Ethanol Zapoteca portoricensis Leaf Extract and its Fractions on Some Kidney Markers in Formalin-Induced Inflammation in Rats", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 46-57 |
| 10 | Orji Ejike Celestine*, Enemor Victor Henry Azubuike, Okoye Ujunwa Jennifer, Unegbu Ifeanyichukwu Chukwubuikem, Ogana Joy, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Chigbo Malachy Chidiebere. (2025, November), "Hepatoprotective Evaluation of Crude Ethanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Zapoteca portoricensis Leaves in Formalin-Induced Inflammatory Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 34, (Issue 6), pp 114-125 |
| 11 | Ogana Joy, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ezenwelu Chijioke Obinna, Eze Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi and Onwurah Ikechukwu Noel Emmanuel. (2025, June), "Risk Assessment of Consumption of Pah-Contaminated Papyrocranus Afer from Banegbe River", International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 250-266 |
| 12 | Ogana Joy, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ngwu Ogochukwu Rita, Iloanya Ebele Loretta.. (2025, December), "Accumulation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Content in Talinium Triangulare Grown in Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS), Vol. 14, (Issue 11), pp 605-614 |
| 13 | Ogana Joy, Victor Eshu Okpashi*, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Oriji Ejike Celestine, Eze Sabinus Oscar, and Onwurah Ikechukwu N.E... (2024, September), "ASSESSMENT OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL, IN USED ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER OIL, CONDENSATE, THERMAL POWER EFFLUENT SOIL AND DUMP SITES", Science World Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 591-595 |
| 14 | Ogana Joy, Orji Ejike Celestine*, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances. (2023, July), "Biochemical Response and Histopathologic Alterations in Papyrocranus afer from Banegbe River, Delta State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 11-25 |
| 15 | Ogana Joy, Orji Ejike Celestine*, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances and Okechukwu NN Okoye. (2023, June), "Human Health Risks Assessment of Some Heavy Metals in Papyrocranus Afer from Banegbe River", Biochemical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Vol. 50, (Issue 5), pp 42101-42110 |
| 16 | Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor, Ejike Celestine Orji, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Chinaza Lucy Ibeneme. (2021, June), "Extraction And Comparative Characterization Of Oils From Edible Seeds Of Glycine Max And Sesamum Indicum", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 17 | Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo*, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Okpala, Gloria Chiamaka Iheonunekwu. (2020, August), "Evaluation Of The Nutritional Status And Phytomedicinal Properties Of Dried Rhizomes Of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)", Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, pp 163 - 179 |
| 18 | VHA Enemor, OF Nworji, UC Ogbodo, OR Ngwu, EC Orji, IO Ohagim. (2020, December), "Screening Of Carica Papaya Seeds For Pharmacologically Bioactive And Nutritionally Beneficial Substances For Optimization Of Its Nutraceutical Potential", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 11), pp 59-66 |
| 19 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Favour Amarachi Nzekwe, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, and Kingsley Kelechi. (2020, July), "Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of F. Capensis Leaves And Its Combination With C. Aconitifolius Leaves On Essential Biochemical Parameters Of Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anemic Rats", Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, Vol. 12, pp 191-201 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Ogechukwu Frances Nworji. (2016, September), "Characterisation Of Transgenic Tobacco Plants Expressing Synthetic Mouse Prion Protein". |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Ogechukwu' Nworji*, Joy Ogana, Ejike Orji, Ikenna Ohanenye, Obiajulu Ezeigwe, Azubuike Enemor. "The Chloroplast Genome of a V. amygdalina Specie Isolated from Awka, Nigeria: Comparative and Phylogenetic Analysis", (Preprint, 2023 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Azadirachta indica and Chromolaena odorata extracts Against Bacterial Isolates from Crude Oil–Polluted Soil and Hospital Environments" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ekene David Ishioma (2025476013FN) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Bioscientist" (May, 2026) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "MODELLING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINANTS OF PROFIT SATISFACTION AMONG RICE FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA: A MULTINOMIAL LOGIT MODEL APPROACH" (June, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Effects Of Formulated Unripe Plantain And Millet Dietary Feeds In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Albino Rats" (June, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Assessment of the Microbial Quality, Genotoxicity and Antimicrobial Activites of some Herbal formulations marketed in Awka metropolis" (June, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CEP Coordinator, "Continuing Education Programme" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Level Exam Officer/ Academic Adviser, "Applied Biochemistry" (January, 2021 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | Exam Monitor, "BCH Exam Monitoring Committee" (January, 2021 to December, 2022) |
| 4 | Coordinator: Library Accreditation Committee, "BCH Accreditation 2021" (June, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "BCH SIWES COMMITTEE" (May, 2021) |
| 6 | Secretary, "BCH Accreditation Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 7 | Secretary, "BCH Departmental Board" (January, 2021 to January, 2024) |
| 8 | Departmental Career Officer, "Career Officer" (July, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "FBS Quality Assurance" (July, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "FBS Conference Marking" (April, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 11 | Member, "BCH Research Committee" (June, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Biochemical Society" - 20027315 (member since 2022), https://www.biochemistry.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "4TH BIOSCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 2 | "TCE-BEATS/FBS MADIEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024", (TCE BEATS/FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 3 | "Mutational Scanning Symposium", (wellcome connecting science), 13th July, 2023 to 14th July, 2023; Virtual |
| 4 | "Curating the Clinical Genome 2023", (wellcome connecting science), 10th July, 2023 to 12th July, 2023; Virtual |
| 5 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; UNIZIK |
| 6 | "Genome Informatics 2022", (wellcome connecting science), 21st September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Virtual |
| 7 | "Antimicrobial Resistance – Genomes, Big Data and Emerging Technologies 2022 - VIRTUAL event", (wellcome connecting science), 27th April, 2022 to 29th April, 2022; Virtual |
| 8 | "Genomics of Rare Disease 2022 - VIRTUAL event", (wellcome connecting science), 28th March, 2022 to 29th March, 2022; Virtual |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "WEBINAR: A virtual workshop for precise HDR-mediated genome engineering with CRISPR-Cas9", (Labroots), 22nd August, 2017 to 22nd August, 2017; Virtual |