Dr. Njideka Veronica Nwankwo
Dr. Njideka Veronica Nwankwo 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 Dr. Nwankwo Njideka Veronica. A lecture 1 in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I am an Environmental/analytical Chemist.
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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 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2026) September, 2021 to September, 2025 Ph.D Environmental Chemistry Environmental Chemistry |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Master Degree, November, 2017) September, 2011 to October, 2017 MSc MSc PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY |
| 3 | NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA KADUNA. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2017) January, 2016 to January, 2017 PGD EDU PDG EDUCATION |
| 4 | ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) October, 2000 to August, 2004 B.Sc PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
| 5 | SPECIAL SCIENCE SCHOOL ADAZI. (SSCE, December, 1999) January, 1997 to June, 1999 |
| 6 | SPECIAL SCIENCE SCHOOL ADAZI. (SSCE, July, 1999) November, 1996 to November, 1999 |
| 7 | Primary School Nkwoagu Nanka.. (FSLC, June, 1992) January, 1986 to December, 1991 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member of Physical science Health, Safety and Environmental commitee, Faculty of physical science March, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | UNIZIK chapter coordinator, Global women in Chemistry May, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Staff Schools intervention Committee Secretary, ASUU Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2023 to November, 2025 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Pure and Industrial Chemistry October, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | CLASS ADVISER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | LECTURER 11, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA December, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 7 | DISPENSARY, ST CHARLES BORROMEO HOSPITAL ONITSHA August, 2016 to December, 2019 |
| 8 | EYE CLINIC OFFICER, ST CHARLES BORROMEO HOSPITAL ONITSHA September, 2006 to January, 2015 |
| 9 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA December, 1999 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Benedict Nwanneka Chukwuezolaham Nlemchukwu, Kizito Onyedikachi Eberendu, Beatrice Lebechi Aka, Elvis Okechukwu Nosika and Njideka Veronica Nwankwo.. (2025, May) Chemical Pollution from Agricultural Runoff: Sources, Impacts and AI based mitigation Strategies ACS Nigeria, pp 14-25 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Njideka Veronica Nwankwo, Arinze .J. Chinwuba, Onyebuchi, J. Nwadiogbu, Ifeoma M. Odika and Ebuka C. Maduakor. (2025, April), "Comparative Analysis of Heavy Metals in Fish samples collected from River Niger in Anambra State.", Asian journal of food research and Nutrition, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 507-521 |
| 2 | Njideka Veronica Nwankwo, Arinze, J. Chinwuba, Onyebuchi J. Nwadiogbu ,Obinna, P. Okwuego, Ifeoma M. Odika. (2025, April), "Pesticides levels in two Fish species from a section of the Niger River Anambra State Nigeria", Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic research, Vol. 27, (Issue 4), pp 45-55 |
| 3 | Nwanneka C.N. B, Emeagubor A O, Emele C. H, and Nwankwo N.V.. (2025, October), "Positioning Nigeria as a Leader in African space regulation: Lessons from Global best practices", Savannah Journal of Science and Engineering Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 429-436 |
| 4 | Nlemchukwu Benedict Nwanneka Chukwuezolaham, Madu Mercy Chidimma, Okoro Nkechinyere Justina, Nwankwo Njideka Veronica, and Anuonye Christian Okechukwu. (2025, September), "Sustainability and Performance of Natural Adhesives in Humid Tropical climates: A Systematic Review and Meta -Analysis with case Evidence from Nigeria", Iconic Research and Engineering Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1565-1580 |
| 5 | Nlemchukwu Benedict Nwanneka C, Ukachukwu Veronica Ifeoma, Njideka Veronica Nwankwo, Emeagubor Andaline O, Madumere Chimaroke Christian, Ejezie Michael Uche, Madu Mercy Chidimma.. (2025, August), "Advancing Green Chemistry for Sustainable industrial pollution control and Waste Management in Owerri Nigeria", Global Academic and Scientific Journal of multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 1-10 |
| 6 | Nwadiogbu, J.O, Agu, C.C, Onwuka, J.C, Ike, I, A, Nwankwo, N.V, Anarado, I.L. (2024, April), "Hydrophobic treatment of coconut shell by Acetylation: kinetics and Thermodynamics studied.", Greener Journal of Physical Sciences, Vol. 10, pp 7-21 |
| 7 | Nwadiogbu, J.O, Ikelle, I.I, Onwuka, J.C, Ike, I.A, Nwankwo, N.V, Anarado, I.L.. (2024, April), "Assessment of Heavy Metals in a Soil-contaminated by Petroleum Hydrocarbons at Ebudu, Rivers State Nigeria", Greener Journal of Physical Sciences, Vol. 10, pp 1-6 |
| 8 | E.J. Morah, D O. Omokpariola, A.E Ozukwu, E C. Maduakor, N.V. Nwankwo, C.T Umeh and O.M kama.. (2024, December), "A Comparative Study of the Proximate Composition and Oil Characterization of Sesame(sesamum indicum), Groundnut ( Arachis hypogaea) and Bambara (vigna subterranean) seed harvested in Nigeria", An international scientific Journal, (Issue 188), pp 160-185 |
| 9 | O.J.Anekwe Nwekeaku, E.J. Morah, O.C.Ezeigwe, E C. Ezeudu, A I. Obi, N. V. Nwankwo. (2024, October), "Extensive Study on the Pharmaceutical Constituents of leaf and root of Costus after (ker)", Extensive Study on the Pharmaceutical Constituents of leaf and root of Costus after (ker), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 168-185 |
| 10 | Ifeoma.M.Odika, Gloria.C.Nwanisobi, Njideka.V.Nwankwo, Ebuka. C. Mmaduakor and Obianuju. A. Ikeh. (2023, September), "Journal", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition., Vol. 2, pp 558-570 |
| 11 | Ebuka Chidiebere Mmaduakor, Njideka Veronica Nwankwo, Austin Eze Ozukwu, Patrick Ugochukwu Umennadi, Jennifer Osinachi Nzereogu, Wilson Joy Ogechi. (2023, September), "Heavy Metal contents in soil and leaf with Relative Bioaccumulation Factor of Selected Locations at Awka,, Nigeria.", Journal of Earth and Environmental Science Research, (Issue 2023), pp 2634-8847 |
| 12 | Okonkwo C.P, Ajiwe V.I.E, Maduakor E.C, and Nwankwo N.V. (2022, February), "Modeling and Optimization of Biodiesel Production Process Parameters from Jansa seed oil(Cussonia bacteria) using artificial neural network", Modeling and Optimization of Biodiesel Production Process parameters from Jansa seed oil (Cussonia bateri) using artificial neural network, Vol. 10, (Issue 2022), pp 7-14 |
| 13 | Odika I.M, Okoye C, Nwankwo N.V, Okpala U.V, Aduaka C, and Onyiroha N.. (2022, June), "Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs concentration levels in Types of Beans and Maize from Markets in South East Nigeria", Comparison of Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, PAHs concentration levels in Types of Beans and Maize from Markets in South East Nigeria, Vol. 10, (Issue 2022), pp 15-20 |
| 14 | Odika I, M, Okoye C, B, Odionyenma I, M, Aduaka C.N and Nwankwo N,V. (2022, November), "Health risk Assessment of PAHs from wheat (Triticum species) Bambara But( Vigna Subterranea) and Pigeon peas ( Cajanus cajanifolia) consumed in Nigeria", Health Risk Assessment of PAHs from wheat( Tritcum species) Bambara But ( Vigna Substerranea) and Pigeon Peas ( Cajanus cajanifolia) consumed in Nigeria., This journal has been accepted for publication. |
| 15 | Nwankwo,N.V. Ejikeme, E.M. Iloameke I.M. (2021, January), "Corrosion Inhibitor of Aluminum Coupon in HCl solution using Telfairia Occidentalis Stalk Extract.", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 10 |
| 16 | IM,ODIKA, CG NWASINOBI, NV, NWANKWO, CM, EKWUNIFE, UM, ONUOHA. (2020, November), "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY", SCIENCE PUBLISHING GROUP, Vol. 4, pp 54 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | NWANKWO NV, ODIKA IM, ILOAMAEKE I.M, MADUAKOR EC. (2025, October), "THE EFFECT OF HEAVY METAL AND PAH CONTAMINATION LEVELS IN WATER AND FISH SAMPLES COLLECTED IN RIVER NIGER", |
| 2 | NLEMCHUKWU BNC, NWANKWO NV, EBERENDU KO, OKORO NJ, AKA BL. (2025, October), "ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF MICRO-PLASTICS ON AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN ORLU ZONE, IMO STATE", |
| 3 | BNC NLEMCHUKWU, NWANKWO NJIDEKA V, EMEAGUBOR AO, EMELE CHINENYE H. (2025, October), "CONFERENCE ON ATMOSPHERIC , EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES", |
| 4 | NJIDEKA V NWANKWO. (2025, September), "CONTAMINATION LEVELS, HEALTH RISKS AND SOURCES OF PAHs IN SOME SPECIES OF FISH FROM RIVER NIGER IN ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE", |
| 5 | NJIDEKA V NWANKWO, IFEOMA M ODIKA, IFEOMA M ILOAMEKE, CHINASA A OKPALAUNEGBU. (2025, November), "DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS AND THEIR HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT IN DIFFERENT SPECIES OF FISH SAMPLES FROM THE RIVER NIGER RISK ASSESS", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND (NRF) TETFund and GRANT" (June, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal" (March, 2026) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY" (November, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMBER OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITEE, "FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES UNIZIK" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | NATIONAL SECRETARY, "NATIONAL COUNCIL OF POPE'S WORLDWIDE NETWORK, APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYERS , LEAGUE OF SACRED HEART" (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Final year course Adviser, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Course adviser year 2, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2024) |
| 5 | Member of Welfare committee, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2024) |
| 6 | Member exam material committee, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | SECRETARY ASUU NAU UNIZIK STAFF SCHOOLS INTERVENTION COMMITTEE, "ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITY (ASUU)" (November, 2023 to July, 2025) |
| 8 | Coordinator, "Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (May, 2023) |
| 9 | National Conference organizing committee, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" (January, 2023 to September, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/20/05401 (member since 2020), https://www.chemsociety.org.ng. Chemistry House Abuja/Lokoja Road Bako Village, Kwali Area council. P.O.Box 20376, Area 10, Garki Abuja, Nigeria |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ATMOSPHERIC, EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES", (NATIONAL SPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY), 27th October, 2025 to 31st October, 2025; ON SITE |
| 2 | "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITIONS OF ENERGY, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION", (FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI CAMPUS), 14th October, 2025 to 18th October, 2025; ON SITE |
| 3 | "INTERNATIONAL HYBRID CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL LECTURE", (FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 10th October, 2025 to 13th October, 2025; ON SITE |
| 4 | "ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP AND EXHIBITION", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 14th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; ON SITE |
| 5 | "Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 22nd September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; Kano |
| 6 | "International Conference", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli), 3rd October, 2023 to 8th October, 2023; Physical training |
| 7 | "Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Physical training |
| 8 | "Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 18th September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Visual |
| 9 | "Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 18th September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Federal college of Education Yola,Adamawa State |
| 10 | "Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 18th September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Federal college of Education Yola,Adamawa State |
| 11 | "Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 7th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Yard 158, Oregun, Lagos |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Workshop", (Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network), 31st July, 2025 to 3rd August, 2025; On site |
| 2 | "Workshop", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 15th April, 2025 to 17th April, 2025; On site |
| 3 | "Research and Grant writing", (School of Postgraduate Studies Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; Physical training |
| 4 | "Online teaching and examination", (Sandwich unit UNIZIK), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Physical training |
| 5 | "Training", (Chemical Society of Nigeria. Women in Chemistry), 10th May, 2023 to 11th May, 2023; Visual |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Seminar", (Pure and Industrial Chemistry department), ICH clasroom |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Webinar training", (The open Premium Academy), 22nd June, 2023 to 8th July, 2023; Visual |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY WEBINAR", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 1st September, 2020 to 1st September, 2020; ONLINE |
| 2 | "WEBINAR OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 9th July, 2020 to 9th July, 2020; ONLINE |
| 3 | "WORKSHOP ON OPTIMIZATION AND ITS APPLICATION", (PINEHOUSE INSTITUTE LAGOS), 29th June, 2020 to 3rd July, 2020; ONLINE |
| 4 | "CONFERENCE OF CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 8th September, 2015 to 11th September, 2015; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE ABUJA |
| 5 | "ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (ANAMBRA CHAPTER)", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (ANAMBRA CHAPTER)), 26th November, 2013 to 28th November, 2013; FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKOH |