Dr. Valentine Osita Nwobodo
Dr. Valentine Osita Nwobodo is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Valentine Osita Godwin NWOBODO, a Lecturer I at Applied Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ebonyi State Unibersity, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) March, 2018 to December, 2022 Ph.D Biochemistry |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, December, 2016) October, 2012 to September, 2016 M.Sc Applied Biochemistry |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2012) October, 2006 to October, 2011 B.Sc Applied Biochemistry |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria (December, 2024) August, 2023 to July, 2024 Certificate Of Completion Data Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate Supervisor, College of postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria July, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Applied Biochemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. August, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Applied Biochemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria July, 2019 to August, 2020 |
| 5 | Laboratory Supervisor, Applied Biochemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria October, 2018 to July, 2019 |
| 6 | Laboratory Assistant, Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria February, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 7 | Laboratory Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria November, 2013 to February, 2015 |
| 8 | ICT Expert, Campus cafe and ComputerServices January, 2011 to November, 2011 |
| 9 | Production Supervisor, Crescent Spring Group of Companies March, 2010 to February, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | F.U. Eneh, O.C. Ezeigwe, O.R. Ngwu, D.O. Okeke, K.K. Asogwa, C.O. Ezenwelu and V.O.G. Nwobodo. (2026, May) Analytical Methods in Biochemistry Campus Prints, Nigeria, Vol. 1, pp 1-37 |
| 2 | O.F. NWORJI, E.C. ORJI, C.O. EZENWELU AND V.O.G. NWOBODO. (2026, April) COMPUTATIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Campus Prints, Nigeria, Vol. 1, pp 1-20 |
| 3 | Ezeigwe, Obiajulu Christian, Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin, Oladejo, Afees Adebayo. (2025, July) HANDBOOK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Campus Prints, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya. (2025, July), "Biochemical Potentials of Ethanol Leaf Extract of C. aconitifolius in Phenylhydrazine Induced Anemia in Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 34, (Issue 4), pp 234-251 |
| 2 | Nwobodo, V. O. G., Ibiam. U. A., Chigbo C. M., Iloanya E.L., Anyaoku, I. C., Osita, B. N., and Iloh, C.G.. (2025, August), "In-silico assessment of potentials of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf in the management of benign prostate hyperplasia", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 63 – 80 |
| 3 | Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Udu Ama Ibiam, Charles Chiedozie Ndu, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Obasi Uche Orji, Adachukwu Lilian Chukwu, Blessing Ngozi Osita. (2025, September), "Biochemical And Haematological Effects Of Ethanol Leaf-Extract Of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius In Testosterone Propionate Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasic Rats", Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, benign prostate hyperplasia, haematology, dihydrotestosterone, ethanol leaf-extract, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 9-20 |
| 4 | Nwobodo, V.O.G., Ibiam, U.A., Ndu, C.C., Ezeigwe, O.C., Orji, O.U. and Osita, B.N.. (2025, July), "Biochemical and haematological effects of ethanol leaf-extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius in testosterone propionate-induced benign prostate hyperplasic rats.", Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, In press |
| 5 | Nweze Vincent Emeka, Okechukwu B. Nnamdi, Emmanuel Ike Ugwuja, Igwe Franklin Chinwe, Nwuruku Alfred Olisa, Ekpono Harrison Ezebuilo, Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin and Ogah Onwuchekwa. (2024, December), "Protective Potentials of Tomatoes Puree on Inflammation and Neurological Damages Caused by Calcium Carbide Intakes in Rats", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1285-1292 |
| 6 | Nwobodo, V. O., Ibiam, U. A., Obiekezie, T. O., Chigbo, C. M., Osita, B. N. and Nwarienne, C. M.. (2024, March), "Ameliorating action of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on testosterone propionate-induced benign prostate hyperplasia rats.", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 59-75, DOI 10.54117/the_bioscientist.v12i1.166 |
| 7 | Ibiam Udu A., Uti Daniel E., Ejeogo Chris C., Orji Obasi U., Aja Patrick M., Ezeani Nwamaka N., Alum Esther U., Chukwu Chukwuma, Aloke Chinyere, Itodo Matthew O. , Agada Samuel A., Umoru Grace U., Obeten Uket N., Nwobodo Valentine O.G., Nwadum Solomon K. and Udoudoh Mfon P.. (2024, March), "Xylopia aethiopica Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Hepatorenal Damage in Testosterone Propionate-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats.", Journal of Health and Allied Science, Vol. 14, pp 477 - 485, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
| 8 | Agbara A. C., Ajah M. P., Offor C. E., Anyaoku C. I., Erhabor1 O. D. and Nwobodo V.O.. (2024, December), "Effect of cucumeropsis manni seed oil on liver and kidney function markers of cyclophosphamide induced toxicity in wistar albino rats", Anachem Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 153), pp 167 |
| 9 | Irikannu, K.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Nzeukwu, C.I., Ubaka, U.A., Uzochukwu, C.U., Obiefule, I.E. and Nwobodo, V.O.G.. (2024, January), "Molecular characterization of Anopheles gambiae complex in communities affected by flood in Anambra East L.G.A, Southeastern Nigeria.", Innovative Research in Biotechnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 01 - 06 |
| 10 | Ezeigwe, O.C., Ezennaya, C.F., Nwobodo, V.O.G. and Okwuenu, G.N.. (2023, February), "Toxicological Assessment of Wistar Rats Fed with Feed Fortified with Processed Breadfruit", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 32-40 |
| 11 | Igbokwe, G.E., Ezeigwe, O.C. and Nwobodo V.O.G.. (2023, March), "C-reactive Protein and Immunological Indices of Lectin Extract from Edible Fungus (Pleurotus tuber-regium) on Wounded Rats", Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Vol. 29, (Issue 6), pp 10-22 |
| 12 | Ibiam, U.A., Uti, D.E., Ejeogo, C.C., Orji, O.U., Aja, P.M., Ezeani, N.N., Alum, E.U., Chukwu, C., Aloke, C., Chinedum, K.E., Agu, P. and Nwobodo, V.O.G.. (2023, May), "In Vivo and in Silico Assessment of Ameliorative Effects of Xylopia aethiopica on Testosterone Propionate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia", Pharmaceutical Fronts, Vol. 5, pp e64–e76 |
| 13 | Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Abayomi Emmanuel Adegboyega, Odunayo Anthonia Taiwo, Christopher Busayo Olowosoke, Grace Inioluwa Johnson, Ngozi Lillian Umedum, Kingsley Onuh, Mary Nneka Adeduro, Valentine Osita Nwobodo, Ayodele O. Elekan, Taiwo Emmanuel Alemika & Titilayo Omolara Johnson. (2023, December), "Lead optimization of Allium sativum L. compounds for PTP1B inhibition in diabetes treatment: in silico molecular docking and dynamics simulation", JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS, Vol. 10, pp 1-16 |
| 14 | Ezenwelu C.O., Ezeonyejiaku C.D., Udemezue O.I., Nwobodo V.O.G. and Oparaji E.H.. (2022, June), "Assessment of Emulsification Potentials and Bio- Diversities of Bacterial Isolates from Bonny Loading Jetty Crude Oil Polluted Soil, Bonny Island, Rivers State", European Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 396-407 |
| 15 | Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin and Iloanya Ebele Lauretta. (2022, April), "Crude ethanol extract of Ficus capensis leaves ameliorates anemia in phenylhydrazine-induced anaemic rats.", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 29-43 |
| 16 | U.A. Ibiam, N.O. Alfred, I.V. Emmanuel, V.O.G. Nwobodo, D.C. Chukwu, P.I. Onuegbu, C.C. Osuagwu, E.F. Onuh and J.C. Ndulaka. (2022, April), "Effects of tramadol administration on some biochemical parameters in Wister albino rats under non-induction of pain", International Journal of Modern Science and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 15-23 |
| 17 | Ebuka E. David, Muhammad A. Yameen, Ikechuku O. Igwenyi, Chidinma N. David, Valentine O.G. Nwobodo and Akindele K. Ismail. (2022, January), "Zinc Deficiency Elevates Fecal Protein, But Not Electrolyte and Short-Chain Fatty Acid, Levels in Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli-Induced Diarrhea in Rats", Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 79-86 |
| 18 | Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Abayomi Emmanuel Adegboyega, Grace Inioluwa Johnson, Ngozi Lillian Umedum, Kingsley Onuh, Mary Nneka Adeduro, Valentine Osita N. (2021, August), "Deciphering The Interactions Of Compounds From Allium Sativum Targeted Towards Identification Of Novel PTP 1B Inhibitors In Diabetes Treatment: A Computational Approach", ELSEVIER: Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, Vol. 26, pp 1-8 |
| 19 | Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Erhunmwense A. (2021, March), "Antidiabetic Property Of A Fraction Of The Methanol Extract Of The Seeds Of Abrusprecatorius IN Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats.", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 27-38 |
| 20 | Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Stanley Chukwudi Udedi, Ifeanyi Jude Ezeonwumelu, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chinenye Enoch Oguazu, Ebuka Elijah Davi. (2020, November), "Effect Of Methanol Leaf Extract Of Costus Afer On Rats Injected With Naja Nigricollis Venom", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 13-21 |
| 21 | Ebuka E. David, Valentine Nwobodo, Ademola C Famurewa, Ikechukwu O. Igwenyi, Chima A. Egedeigwe-Ekeleme, Uket N. Obeten, Doris O. Obasi, Uchenna R. Ez. (2020, September), "Effect Of Parboiling On Toxic Metal Content And Nutritional Composition Of Three Rice Varieties Locally Produced In Nigeria", ELSEVIER: Scientific African, Vol. 10, pp 1-8 |
| 22 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, Ikimi G. Charles, Ani N. Onuabuchi, Anajekwu B. Azuka,Ubaoji, K.I.,Nwobodo, V.O., Dike C. Charles. (2020, October), "In Vitro Profiling Of The Glutathione Reductase And Glutathione Peroxidase To Determine Low Dose Effects Of Bisphenol A On Glutathione System And Oxidative Stress.", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB), Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 25-32 |
| 23 | Chinenye E. Oguazu, Francis C. Ezeonu, Anajekwu B. Azuka, Dike C. Charles, Ani N. Onuabuchi, Nwobodo O. Valentine, Ubaoji, K.I, Ikimi G. Charles. (2020, October), "Oxidative Stress Markers Alteration By Bisphenol A Exposure Predisposes Female Albino Rats To Potential Risks Of Oxidative Injury", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), Vol. 14, (Issue 10), pp 20-27 |
| 24 | OGUAZU, C.E., EZEONU, F.C., Ani, N. Onuabuchi, Anajekwu B. Azuka, Ikimi G. Charles, Dike C. Charles, Nwobodo, V.O., Ubaoji, K.I.. (2020, June), "Bisphenol A Triggers Abnormal Production Of Testosterone And Androstenedione Causing Imbalance In The Hormonal Functions In Female Albino Wistar Rats", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 10-14 |
| 25 | Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Ogana Joy, Akonam Nkemakonam Edith, Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu, Nnadi Naomi Ngozi, Anekwe Ozio. (2020, January), "Comparative Phytochemical And Nutritional Profiles Of Ficus Capensis And Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius Leaves", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 16-21 |
| 26 | Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin, Enemchukwu Benneth Nnanyelugo, Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna, Chukwuemeka Ugochi Vivian, Ezennaya C. (2019, October), "Lipid Profile And Its Complications In Phenylhydrazine-induced Anemic Rats", Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 161-166 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Maryrose Chinyere Okoye, J.O. Ofunnwa and Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo. (2025, May), "ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH GASTROENTERITIS AMONG STUDENTS OF STATE MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES, TANSIAN UNIVERITY UMUNYA ANAMBRA STATE, pp 23 |
| 2 | Ezeigwe, Obiajulu Christian, Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin, Iloanya Ebele Lauretta. (2024, June), "Potentials of ethanol leaf extract of C. aconitifolius in phenylhydrazine-induced anemic rats", Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 40, pp 38, 23rd - 28th June 2024 |
| 3 | Iloanya Ebele Lauretta, Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Umeohanaekwulu Augustina Ukamaka, Chigbo Chidiebere Malachy, and Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin. (2024, June), "Effects Of Feed Fortified With Processed Arachis Hypogaea On Lactate Dehydrogenase, Lipid Peroxidation And Random Blood Glucose Level Of Wistar Rats", Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 40, pp 50 |
| 4 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Ebele Iloanya, Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian 1, and Okeke David Okechukwu 1. (2024, June), "Anti-Ulcerative And Biochemical Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Carica Papaya Pulp On Indomethacin- Induced Ulcerative Rats", Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 40, pp 26 |
| 5 | Iloanya Ebele Lauretta, Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Umeohanaekwulu Augustina Ukamaka, Chigbo Chidiebere Malachy, and Nwobodo, Valentine Osita Godwin. (2024, June), "Dehydrogenase, Lipid Peroxidation And Random Blood Glucose Effects Of Feed Fortified With Processed Arachis Hypogaea On Lactate Level Of Wistar Rats", Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 40, pp 50 |
| 6 | Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Blessing Ngozi Osita and Chidinma Benedicta Chukwudobe. (2024, June), "ETHYL ACETATE LEAF FRACTION OF CNIDOSCOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS ATTENUATES BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: AN IN-SILICO STUDY", Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 3, pp 41 |
| 7 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo*1, Okeke, Okechukwu David1, Nwobodo, Godwin Osita Valentine1, Iloanya, Ebele Lorreta1, Ebube N. Ibezim2 and Ezeigwe, Obiajulu Christain1. (2024, June), "ANTI-DIARRHEA POTENTIALS OF ETHANOL EXTRACTS OF GUAVA LEAVES", Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 3, pp 66 |
| 8 | Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ebere Lauretta Iloanya, Blessing Ngozi Osita And Godswill Uchechukwu Chikezie. (2024, December), "Anti-Arthritic Evaluation of Ethanol Extract of Gorontula Fruit in Formalin-Induced Rats", Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 1, pp 61 |
| 9 | Nwobodo V.O.G., Ibiam U.A., Ezeigwe O.C., David E.E., Asogwa K.K. and Osita B.N.. (2023, January), "Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on Some Biochemical Parameters in Testosterone Propionate-Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasic Rats", FBS, NAU, Awka, Vol. 2, pp 13, 2nd International Bioscience Conference (Live/Virtual) |
| 10 | Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin, Ndu Charles Chiedozie, Ibiam Udu Ama, Oguazu Chinenye Enoch, David Ebuka Elijah and Osita Blessing Ngozi. (2023, April), "13th South east Zonal Symposium of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB AIFPU 2023)", NSBMB, Vol. 13, pp 23 |
| 11 | Nwobodo V.O.G., Udedi S.C., Ezeigwe O.C. and David E.E.. (2021, April), "Effect of Methanol Extract of Leaf of Costus afer on Rats Injected with Naja Nigricollis Venom", NSBMB, Vol. 12, pp 49 |
| 12 | Ezeigwe O.C., Nwobodo V.O.G. and Anyika, C.N.. (2021, April), "Hepatoprotective Property of Ethylacetate Fraction of Crude Ethanol Leaf Extract of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius on Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anaemic Rats", NSBMB, Vol. 12, pp 65 |
| 13 | Ezeigwe O.C., Nwobodo V.O.G. and Eduzor C.J.. (2021, April), "Effect of Ethylacetate Fraction of Crude Extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius on Haematological Parameters of Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anaemic Rats", NSBMB, Vol. 12, pp 64 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Nwobodo Valentine Osita G. and others. "SCOPUS ARTICLES - Nwobodo Valentine Osita G.", (Research Work, 2025 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TETFund Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant" (August, 2025 to December, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant |
| 2 | Awardee: "TETFund Conference Attandance (CA) Grant" (June, 2024 to June, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Attandance (CA) Grant |
| 3 | Awardee: "TETFund Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant" (June, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant |
| 4 | Awardee: "FMCIDE-NITDA 3MTT Grant on Digital Training" (August, 2023 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| 5 | Awardee: "TETFund Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant" (August, 2022 to April, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant |
| 6 | Awardee: "TETFund Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) Grant" (June, 2021 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) Grant |
| 7 | Awardee: "CVE Laboratory Assistant Grant (Full Workshop Sponsorship)" (July, 2012 to July, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Civil Egineering Department, faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi azikiwe University, Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "The Bioscientist" (February, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Academic Journals - African Journal of Biotechnology" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Parasitology" (July, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology" (May, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "M.Sc Final Examination" (February, 2023 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "M.Sc Final Examination" (November, 2018 to May, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Media Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Anti-Drug Abuse Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Vice Chairman, "Research Grant Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Vice Chairman, "Appraisal Sensitization Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Editorial Team / Member, "4th Biosciences International Conference Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Budget and Resource Allocation Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2025) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Media Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2024 to January, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Department of Applied Biochemistry CCMAS/Handbook Review Committee" (August, 2024) |
| 9 | Coordinator, "Department of Applied Biochemistry Seminar" (January, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "INFRASTRUCTURE, LANDSCAPE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (August, 2023 to January, 2025) |
| 11 | Member, "Welfare Committee, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (ASUU-NAU), Nigeria" (July, 2023 to July, 2025) |
| 12 | Member, "Quality Assurance Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (June, 2023) |
| 13 | ICT Officer, "Faculty of Biosciences, Faculty of Biosciences Annual Lecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (May, 2023) |
| 14 | Member, "Dept of Applied Biochemistry Accreditation Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 15 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Lecture Series Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (July, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 16 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Covid-19 Response Team, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (March, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 17 | Vice Chairman, Faculty of Biosciences Canteen Management Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (March, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 18 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Media Team, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (November, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 19 | Technical Officer, "Applied Biochemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2020 to November, 2022) |
| 20 | Undergraduate Seminar Coordinator II, "Applied Biochemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2020 to April, 2023) |
| 21 | Member, Applied Biochemistry Laboratory Activities and Management Committee, "Applied Biochemistry Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (February, 2020 to November, 2022) |
| 22 | Member, "Faculty Examination Monitoring Committee" (October, 2019 to January, 2020) |
| 23 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2015 to March, 2023) |
| 24 | President, "Applied Biochemistry Students' Association (ABSA)" (October, 2009 to September, 2010) |
| 25 | Secretary General, "Applied Biochemistry Students' Association (ABSA)" (October, 2008 to September, 2009) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)" (member since 2011), https://www.nsbmb.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria", (Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria), 27th May, 2025 to 28th May, 2025; Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Maiden International Conference of the TETFUND Center of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and Agricultural Translation Studies in Conjuction with the Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (TETFUND Center of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and Agricultural Translation Studies.), 15th December, 2024 to 16th December, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)), 26th June, 2024 to 28th June, 2024; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. |
| 4 | "13th South east Zonal Symposium of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB AIFPU 2023)", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)), 5th April, 2023 to 6th April, 2023; Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| 5 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference (Live/Virtual)", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria / Zoom |
| 6 | "12th Annual South East Zonal Scientific Conference/Symposium", (The South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 8th April, 2021 to 9th April, 2021; Rhema University, Abia State, Nigeria |
| 7 | "11th Annual South East Zonal Symposium/Scientific Conference", (The South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 29th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria |
| 8 | "5th South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference", (The 5th South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 27th August, 2014 to 29th August, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)), 23rd June, 2024 to 25th June, 2024; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Fundamental of Bioinformatics Workshop", (Gen'Omics Research Hub (Genomac Hub)), 7th March, 2023 to 11th March, 2023; Zoom |
| 4 | "Training in Laboratory Animal (Rats and Mice) Handling with Emphasis on Humane Treatments and Husbandry, the 3R’s and Ethical Issues in the use of Animal Models", (Animal Research Ethics Committee), 18th January, 2023 to 19th January, 2023; Animal Research Ethics Committee of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Computer-Aided Drug Design Workshop", (Jaris Computational Biology Centre, Jos, Nigeria), 18th July, 2022 to 22nd July, 2022; University of Jos, Nigeria / Zoom |
| 6 | "Data Analysis Training: SPSS and Microsoft Excel Softwares", (Awka Window on America at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, in partnership with Flourish Data Analytic School, Nnewi, Nigeria), 19th April, 2022 to 23rd April, 2022; Awka Window on America, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria |
| 7 | "Training on Creation and Administration of Google Form Data Collection Tool in Digital Age Research", (Ivory Tower Data Analytics Services), 2nd September, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Data Analysis Training: STATA and Microsoft Excel Softwares", (Flourish Data Analytic School, Nnewi, Nigeria), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 9 | "De novo Synthesis of Test Compounds, Lead Optimization, Molecular Docking and Docking Validation, ADMET Predictions and Primer Design", (Jaris Computational Biology Centre, Jos, Nigeria), 26th November, 2020 to 28th November, 2020; University of Jos, Nigeria / Zoom |
| 10 | "Molecular Docking Training", (Jaris Computational Biology Centre, Jos, Nigeria), 17th September, 2020 to 19th September, 2020; University of Jos, Nigeria / Zoom |
| 11 | "ADMET, Homology Modeling and Molecular Docking Training", (Jaris Computational Biology Centre, Jos, Nigeria), 19th August, 2020 to 22nd August, 2020; University of Jos, Nigeria / Zoom |
| 12 | "Enterprise Start-up Development Training Scheme", (Federal Republic of Nigeria), 22nd June, 2020 to 26th June, 2020; National Directorate of Employment, Anambra State Headquarters Awka, Nigeria |
| 13 | "AGSMEISS Entrepreneurship Training", (Esomchi Foundation), 12th June, 2020 to 26th June, 2020; Esomchi Foundation, Awka, Nigeria |
| 14 | "Basic to Advanced Molecular Techniques Workshop", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists), 18th November, 2019 to 21st November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 15 | "Techniques in Bioinformatics and Computational Biochemistry Driving Entrepreneurship Through SME Financing", (The 5th South East Zonal Annual Scientific Workshop of The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 27th August, 2014 to 28th August, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 16 | "Laboratory Methodology and Procedure Workshop", (The National Centre for Equipment Maintenance and Development formerly Service and Training Centre), 23rd April, 2012 to 27th April, 2012; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |