Mrs. Chisom Theresa Okoye
Mrs. Chisom Theresa Okoye is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Okoye, Chisom Theresa. I am a lecturer ( lecturer 1) in pure and industrial chemistry department, unizik.
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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. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2025) June, 2020 to June, 2025 Ph.D In Industrial Chemistry Industrial Chemistry |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, December, 2018) May, 2016 to February, 2018 M.Sc Industrial Chemistry Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2014) July, 2009 to August, 2013 B.Sc Pure And Industrial Chemistry Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 4 | Ado Girl's Secondary School Onitsha Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2007) September, 2002 to September, 2007 |
| 5 | Central School, Nkpor- Agu, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 2004) September, 1996 to March, 2001 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Exam office, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra February, 2026 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra December, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | ICT officer assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra June, 2021 to June, 2025 |
| 5 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra December, 2020 to December, 2023 |
| 6 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Nweke, E. N., Okechukwu,V.C., Omokpariola, D.O., Umeh, C.T., Oze, N.. (2022, September) Pollution Evaluation of Industrial Effluents from Consolidated Breweries: A Case Study from Benue State, Nigeria |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okoye, C.T, Nduka, J.K, Akpomie, K.G. (2026, March), "Synthesis of nickel oxide infused biomass nanocomposite for enhanced cadmium ion removal from wastewater", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 2 | Chisom Theresa Umeh, John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Kovo Godfrey Akpomie, Nkeiru Magdalene Akanbi, Abel Egbemhenghe. (2026, January), "Adsorption of cadmium and ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution by pretreated Bryophyllum pinnatum: equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 3 | Chisom Theresa Umeh, John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Kovo Godfrey Akpomie, Joshua O Ighalo, Refilwe Mogale. (2025, January), "Adsorptive effect of corn silk-loaded nickel oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles for elimination of ciprofloxacin from wastewater", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | Chisom Theresa Umeh, John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Kovo Godfrey Akpomie, Amalachukwu Ifeyinwa Obi, Nkeiru Magdalene Akanbi. (2025, December), "Remediation of malachite green-laden wastewater by plant-loaded metal oxide nanocomposites", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Chisom T Okoye, Eze A Ozukwe, Nwanneka G Ezekoye, Onyinyechukwu E Udebuani, Chinonso D Okoliko, Chinaza E Nwoke, Odinaka A Marcel. (2025, September), "Corn Silk-CuO Nanocomposites Synthesis for Effective Uptake of Cadmium from Aqueous Solution", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Joy Adetooke Adeleke, Stephen Sunday Emmanuel, Ifeoluwa Peter Oyekunle, Ozukwe Austin Eze, Chisom T Umeh, Kingsley O Iwuozor, Kanika Dulta, Yogesh Kumar Awasthi, Adewale George Adeniyi. (2025, September), "Extraction of Various Crude Oil Fractions from Water by Sorption: An Overview", Springer |
| 7 | Kingsley O Iwuozor, Toluwalase Ojeyemi, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Chisom T Umeh, Abel Egbemhenghe, Bridget Dunoi Ayoku, Tolu I Ogunsanya, Samuel Ogunniyi, Joshua O Ighalo, Adewale George Adeniyi. (2024, January), "Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Theresa Chisom Umeh, Henrietta Ijeoma Kelle, Francisca Chioma Okeke, Genevieve Chinyere Iloka, Perpetua Chioma Okafor. (2024, February), "Ecological pollution features and health risk exposure to heavy metals via street dust and topsoil from Nkpor and Onitsha in Anambra, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Umeh et al. (2024, April), "Acid activated corn silk as a promising phytosorbent for uptake of malachite green and cadmium ion from simulated Wastewater: equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamics studies", International journal of phytoremediation |
| 10 | Amalachukwu Ifeyinwa Obi * , Adaku Chinonyerem Ajiwe , Patrice-Anthony Chudi Okoye , Chisom Theresa Umeh , Emeka Godson Amadi. (2024, October), "Crude oil sorption performance of native and acetylated Siamese senna seed pod", Sustainable chemistry of environment |
| 11 | Kingsley O Iwuozor, Chisom T Umeh, Stephen Sunday Emmanuel, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Abel U Egbemhenghe, Odunayo T Ore, Taiwo Temitayo Micheal, Fredrick O Omoarukhe, Patience A Sagboye, Victor E Ojukwu, Adewale George Adeniyi. (2023, December), "A comprehensive review on the sequestration of dyes from aqueous media using maize-/corn-based adsorbents", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka , Henrietta Ijeoma Kelle , Theresa Chisom Umeh , Perpetua Chioma Okafor , Genevieve Chinyere Iloka , Ephraim Okoyomon. (2023, May), "Ecological and health risk assessment of radionuclides and heavy metals of surface and ground water of Ishiagu – Ezillo quarry sites of Ebonyi, Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Hazardous materials advances |
| 13 | KANIKA DULTA , UMEH CHISOM THERESA , MADHUMITA PAUL , SUSHMITA NAMA DAS , MOHD KAMRAN, and P.K. CHAUHAN. (2023, April), "Biogenic Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles using Bergenia ligulata Rhizome Extract and their Biological Activities", Asian Journal of Chemistry |
| 14 | Chisom Theresa Umeh*, John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola, Joy Ebele Morah, Ebuka Chidiebere Mmaduakor, Nkechi Helen Okoye, Ekene-Echerebo Ifeoma Lilian, and Ifeanyi Favor Kalu. (2023, March), "Ecological pollution and health risk monitoring assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in surface water, southeastern Nigeria", Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology |
| 15 | Austin E. Ozukwe, Patrick U. Umennadi, Chisom T. Umeh. (2023, June), "Concentration and health risk assessment of heavy metals in green tea products consumed at Awka, Nigeria", World scientific news |
| 16 | Umeh et al. (2023, October), "Recent approach on nanoadsorbents for malachite green dye uptake from contaminated water. A critical review", Environmental nanotechnology, monitoring and management |
| 17 | Ighalo et al. (2023, December), "Recent advances in the adsorptive removal of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxylacetic from water", Journal of water process Engineering |
| 18 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka a, Theresa Chisom Umeh a, Henrietta Ijeoma Kelle b, MaryAnn Nkoli Mgbemena c, Rebeca Amarachi Nnamani a, Perpetua Chioma Okafor. (2023, August), "Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals in roadside soil, dust and water of three economic zone in Enugu, Nigeria", Urban Climate |
| 19 | Nduka,J.k; Umeh, C.T, Kelle, H.I, Ozoagu, P.C, Okafor, P.C. (2022, November), "Health risk assessment of radiation dose of background radionuclides in quarry soil and uptake by plants in Ezillo-Ishiagu in Ebonyi, South Eastern, Nigeria", Case studies in chemical and environmental engineering |
| 20 | Mmaduakor, E. C., Umeh, C.T., Morah, E.J., Omokpariola, D.O., Ekwuofu, A.A., Onwuegbuokwu, S.S.. (2022, August), "Pollution status, health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soil and their uptake by gongronema latifolium in peri-urban of Ora-Eri, south-eastern Nigeria", Heliyon |
| 21 | Ighalo, J.O., Rangabhashiyam, S., Kanika, D., Umeh, C.T., Iwuozor, K.O., Aniagor, C., Steve, E., Iwuchukwu,U.F., Igwegbe, C.A. (2022, June), "Recent advances in hydrochar application for the adsorptive removal of wastewater pollutants", Chemical engineering research and design |
| 22 | Okechukwu, V. C., Amaefule, A.I., Omokpariola, D.O., Umeh, C.T., Oze, R.N., Omokpariola, P.L.. (2022, April), "The Impact of Processing Procedures on the Proximate and Phytochemical Composition of Unripe Musa Paradisiaca (Plantain)", European journal of sustainable development research |
| 23 | Adebisi, E.U., Adebisi, A.A., Okechukwu, V.C., Omokpariola, D.O., Umeh, C.T. (2022, February), "Adsorption potential of Lead and Nickel ions by Chrysophyllum albidum G.Don (African Star Apple) seed shells", World scientific news |
| 24 | Nduka, J.K., Umeh, C.T., Kelle., H., Amanambu., V.O. (2021, December), "EFFECT OF EXTRACTION METHODS ON FUEL PROPERTIES OF BIODIESEL AND MULTI-BLENDS FROM COCONUT AND PEANUT", Journal of applied chemical science international |
| 25 | Nduka, J.K., Umeh, C.T.. (2021, October), "Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Aqueous Solutions Using Zoogloea Layer, Moss and Mushroom Cells", Journal of bioremediation and biodegradation |
| 26 | Nduka,J.k; Umeh, C.T; Amanambu, V.O; Kelle, H.I. (2021, October), "Extraction Comparison and Evaluation of Characterized Biodiesel from Groundnut Seed (Arachis hypogaea) and Its Binary Blends with Diesel", International journal of environment and bioenergy, Vol. 16, pp 1-19 |
| 27 | Eze.,S.O., Orji, J.N., Okechukwu, V.U., Omokpariola, D.O., Umeh, C.T., Oze, N.R.. (2021, August), "Effect of Processing Method on Carotenoid Profiles of Oils from Three Varieties of Nigerian Palm Oil (Elaise guinensis)", Journal of biophysical Chemistry |
| 28 | Ezeokoye, N.G., Okoye, N.H., Ekpunobi, U.E., Ajoku, O.I., Umeh, C.T. (2021, July), "Water quality index of drinking water in parts of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of basic physical research, Vol. 10, (Issue 2) |
| 29 | Umeh, T.C., Nduka, J.K. & Akpomie, K.G.. (2021, April), "Kinetics And Isotherm Modeling Of Pb(II) And Cd(II) Sequestration From Polluted Water Onto Tropical Ultisol Obtained From Enugu Nigeria", springer |
| 30 | Chisom Umeh, Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin, Kovo G. Akpomie, Ebube E. Oyeka & Alfred E. Ochonogor. (2019, December), "Adsorption Properties Of Tropical Soils From Awka North Anambra Nigeria For Lead And Cadmium Ions From Aqueous Media", springer |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Umeh et al. "Adsorption modelling on removal of ciprofloxacin antibiotics for aqueous solution using acid modified corn cob", (Research Work, 2024 January) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Feasibility of Nanoparticle impregnated corn silk and miracle leaf and raw plants modelling for sequestration of cadmium metal, malachite green and ciprofloxacin from effluents." (January, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Institution based research (IBR) TETFund grant |
| 2 | Awardee: "Adsorptive removal of lead, cadmium, methylene blue and ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution using biochar loaded metal oxide nanocomposite" (April, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Institution based research (IBR) TETFund grant |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "A Review of Treatment Technologies for Textile Industry Effluents" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Physicochemical and Bacteriological Assessment of Water Quality in the Hooghly River, Eastern India" (November, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Hazardous trace elemental contamination in urban river sediments: distribution, source identification and environmental impacts" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of chemical and radiological impacts of radionuclides in borehole waters in igbajo town, osun state, Nigeria" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of CI Engine Performance Using Compression Ratio for Palm Oil Biodiesel" (February, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Assistant Exam officer, "Exam office" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | ICT Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra" (March, 2026) |
| 3 | Assistant ICT officer, "ICT" (October, 2021) |
| 4 | Assistant, "Open space office allocation" (October, 2021) |
| 5 | Assistant, "SIWES" (October, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "CSN" (July, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American chemical society" (member since 2025), https://www.acs.org/membership.html |
| 2 | Research Member, "Global open space publisher" (member since 2025), https://iees.gospub.com/iees |
| 3 | Full Member, "Chemical society of Nigeria" (member since 2020), https://www.chemsociety.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Exploring security solutions and industrial revival through chemistry", (CSN), 22nd September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "Innovation and development in chemical sciences for industrial and economic sustainability", (CSN), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Biotechnology for food security and human health", (UNESCO), 16th November, 2022 to 17th November, 2022; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 4 | "The role of chemistry in solving present economic and security challenges in Nigeria", (CSN), 18th September, 2022 to 24th September, 2022; Yola |
| 5 | "Chemistry and it's application", (Computational chemistry group, University of Mauritus), 8th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "Global electrical and electronic wastes: Health hazards for africa", (CSN), 7th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Lagos |
| 7 | "ANACHEM Annual Conference", (Legacy university, okija), 30th October, 2017 to 31st October, 2017; Okija, Anambra State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Understanding publication process in high impact factor journals", (Royal society of chemistry), 18th November, 2021 to 18th November, 2021; Zoom |
| 2 | "Research Methodology And Application Of ICT In Research", (SPGS UNN), 19th March, 2017 to 20th March, 2017; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Ethics in the university", (Pure and industrial chemistry, unizik, Awka), 25th November, 2021 to 25th November, 2021; Physical |
| 2 | "The technical element of writing good academic work", (Pure and industrial chemistry, unizik, Awka), 28th October, 2021 to 28th October, 2021; Physical |
| 3 | "How to use Google scholar and CIRMS", (Pure and industrial chemistry, unizik, Awka), 23rd July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; Physical |