Mrs. Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam
Mrs. Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam is a SENIOR LECTURER in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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Address: | Botany, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BOTANY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | UNiversity of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2022) February, 2016 to September, 2021 PhD Palynology/Palaeoecology |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, February, 2016) September, 2013 to June, 2015 Master Degree Palynology/Palaeoecology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2011) September, 2006 to November, 2010 B.Sc. Palynology/Palaeoecology |
| 4 | Queen Of The Rosary College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2005) September, 1999 to January, 2005 |
| 5 | Anyaogu Memorial Primary School. (FSLC, May, 2000) September, 1993 to September, 1999 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka June, 2016 to June, 2019 |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka June, 2015 to June, 2016 |
| 4 | Graduate Assistant, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka August, 2012 to June, 2015 |
| 5 | Teaching, Dominion Comprehensive Secondary Scool Jos, Plateau State July, 2011 to July, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Egedigwe Uchenna Oliver, Urama Dilibe Clifford, Ikegbunam Clara Nchedochukwu, Obayi Hyacinth, Ngele Iroha Enyinnaya, Odo Valentine Chidera, Iguh Tochukwu Chisom, Odo Glory Ogochukwu, James Obinna Victor, Njoku Emmanuel Gabriel, Babalola Eunice Ayodele, Asogwa Loveline Ndidiamaka, Maduakor Chima Jachi, Ojua Eugene Obashi and Udengwu Obi Sergius.. (2022, September), "Mitigating Effects of Beta-Carotene on Aluminium Toxicity Induced Stress in Amaranthus hybridus L.", Bioscience Research, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 1707-1718 |
| 2 | Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu, Ilodibia Chinyere Veronica, Obodoekwe Sandra Ogechukwu, Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara. (2022, November), "The Importance of Morphology and Palynology of Two Species of Amaranthus Found in Awka South Eastern Nigeria", Universal Journal of Plant Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 44-51 |
| 3 | Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam, Okwong John Walter. (2021, December), "Physico-chemical properties and mineral content of Apis Mellifera L. honey samples sourced from different localities in Anambra and Enugu States, South-eastern, Nigeria", Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science, Vol. 9, pp 123-128 |
| 4 | CLARA IKEGBUNAM, JUDITH OKWU. (2021, August), "EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND POLLEN CONTENT OF HONEY SAMPLES FROM EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam, Nkechinyere Nweze, Okwong Walter, Reginald Njokuocha, Chiori Agwu. (2021, December), "Melissopalynological Characterization of Honey Samples from Southeastern, Nigeria", Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology |
| 6 | Gregory Ejikeme Odo, Juliana Ekenma Agwu, Nkechi Nweze , Clara Ikegbunam , Felicia Ekeh N , Vincent Ejere , Ngozi Ezenwaji , Reginald Njokuocha , Godw. (2020, September), "Physiological Effects Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Duranta Erecta (L) On Albino Rat, Rattus Norvegicus", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 52, (Issue 6) |
| 7 | Ekechukwu Esther, Ohanu Chinenye , Ossai Nelson , Elijah Okwuonu , Hinmikaiye Funmilayo , Ngene Innocent , Andong Felix, Ikegbunam Clara , Echude Da. (2020, November), "Effect of Cajanus cajan (L.) Supplementation on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility and Biochemical Indices of Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse, 1840", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | Ikegbunam NC, Osayi EE, Njokuocha RC, Walter OJ. (2019, November), "Aeropalynological Study Of Obukpa Town, Enugu State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 9 | Olusola Helen Adekanmbi , Okwong John Walter, *, Nchedochukwu Clara Ikegbunam. (2019, August), "Pollen Analysis And Heavy Metals Detection In Honey Samples From Southern Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 26 |
| 10 | Reginald Chukwuemeka Njokuocha , Emmanuel Emeka Osayi, Clara Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam. (2018, November), "Diversity Of Airborne Mycofloral Abundance And Allergenic Fungal Spores Of Enugu North, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 29, (Issue 3) |
| 11 | Odo Gregory E., Agwu Juliana E. , Nweze Nkechi O. , Clement Sunday , Alfreda Nwadinigwe O , Onyishi Grace , Uche Nzekwe, Ajuziogu Godswill , Ikegbuna. (2016, June), "Growth Performance And Nutrient Utilization Of Clarias Gariepinus Fed With Different Dietary Levels Of Processed Cassava Leaves", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 15, (Issue 24) |
| 12 | Odo, G. E. 1 , Agwu, J. E. , Newze, N., Nwadinigwa, A. , Onyeke, C. C., Nzekwe, U. , Ajuziogu, G. C., Osayi, E. I., Ikegbunam, C.. (2016, June), "Toxicity And Effects Of Fig (Ficus Carica) Leaf Aqueous Extract On Haematology And Some Biochemical Indices Of Wistar Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 22) |
| 13 | Felicia N. Ekeh, Gregory E Odo, Ekechukwu Nkiru, Agwu E, J, Clara Ikegbunam , Haruna Ada, S.. (2015, February), "Effect Of Biopesticides On The Developmental Stages And Longivity Of Callosobruchus Maculatus In Some Leguminous Grains", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 13 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara, Nkechinyere Nweze,Reginald Njokuocha,Okwong Walter, Osayi Emmanuel, Ezeadim Ikechukwu. (2021, November), "MELISSOPALYNOLOGICAL CHARATERISATION OF HONEY SAMPLES FROM TWO ADJACENT STATES (ANAMBRA AND ENUGU) IN NIGERIA", |
| 2 | Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam , Nkechinyere Nweze, Reginald Njokuocha, Okwong walterrr.. (2021, June), "MELISSOPALYNOLOGICAL STUDY OF APIS MELLIFERA L. HONEYS COLLECTED FROM DIFFERENT LOCALITIES IN THE MIDLE BELT OF NIGERIA", |
| 3 | NCHEDOCHUKWU .C IKEGBUNAM, REGINALD C. NJOKUOCHA, EMMANUEL E. OSAYI, ALEXANDER CHERKINSKY. (2021, February), "A Palynological Study Of Late Holocene Vegetation And Climate Of Opi Nsukka, Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria", |
| 4 | NCHEDOCHUKWU C. IKEGBUNAM, REGINALD NJOKUOCHA, NKECHINYERE O. NWEZE, EMEKA OSAYI, OKWONG J. WALTER.. (2020, November), "PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND MINERAL CONTENT OF HONEY SAMPLES SOURCED FROM DIFFERENT LOCALITIES IN ANAMBRA AND ENUGU STATES, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA", |
| 5 | MRS NCHEDOCHUKWU C. IKEGBUNAM1, Dr. REGINALD NJOKUOCHA, Dr. EMEKA OSAYI.. (2019, May), "EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND POLLEN CONTENT OF HONEY SAMPLES FROM EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA", |
| 6 | Anaenwe, N.C., Osayi, E.E. and Okezie, C.E.A.. (2014, May), "A STUDY OF THE ATMOSPHERIC BIOPARTICLES CIRCULATING IN OBUKPA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS (JUNE-AUGUST 2010)", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Financial sponsorship under Needs assessment staff training intervention" (June, 2018 to October, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by NEEDS ASSESSMENT Staff Training Intervention |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "ARJ-22-5542372828 - “Vegetative variations in pisifera, dura and tenera oil palm seedlings at the nursery: implications for Marker Assisted Selection (MAS)”" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Palynotaxonomical study of Honeybees (Apis mellifera var. adansonii) forage and/or preference plants in South-Western Nigeria”" (October, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Pollen Analytical Examination of Honey samples from some selected localities in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria" (August, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Curriculum review/ Change of Department Name Committe" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | LOC, "2nd International Conference of Biosciences Committe" (March, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Conference Marking Committe" (March, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (November, 2021 to March, 2022) |
| 5 | Member, "Bioscience Central Lab Management Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 6 | Treasurer, "Departmental Welfare Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "Departmental Quality Assurance Committee" (August, 2021) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty Lecture series Committe" (July, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Palynological Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), http://www.palynologica.com.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Botanical society of Nigeria" (member since 2013), http://www.boson.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd international Faculty of Biosciences conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (NAU), 10th January, 2023 to 12th January, 2023; Live |
| 2 | "11th International Conference of tha Palynological Association of Nigeria", (UNN), 1st November, 2022 to 4th November, 2022; zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "5-day Hands-on Data Analysis Training Using Stata Software And Mcrosoft Excel", (Flourish Data Analytical School), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Biosciences Unizik |
| 2 | "Annual National Conference On Bioscience And Biotechnology, 2021", (Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 31st May, 2021 to 2nd June, 2021; Nsukka |
| 3 | "Ist International Conference, Institute Of Climate Change Studies, Energy And Environment, University Of Nigeria Nsukka", (Institute of Climate Change Studies, Energy and Environment, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 9th February, 2021 to 11th February, 2021; Nsukka |
| 4 | "Annual National Conference On Bioscience And Biotechnology, 2020", (Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 9th November, 2020 to 11th November, 2020; Nsukka |
| 5 | "10th International Conference Of The Palynological Assocition Of Nigeria (PAN)", (Adekunle Ajasi University, Ondo State), 9th April, 2019 to 9th April, 2019; Ondo State |
| 6 | "22nd Annual Conference Of The Botanical Society Of Nigeria", (University of Nigeria Nsukka), 25th June, 2014 to 29th June, 2014; Nsukka |