Dr. Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye
Dr. Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye is a SENIOR LECTURER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Mrs. Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, a senior Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. my research interest is Natural Products/analytical Chemistry. I hold a Ph.D and a Masters degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I have been lecturing in Nnamdi Azikiwe University since 2019.
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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 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2015) January, 2010 to September, 2014 Ph.D Analytical Chemistry |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.. (Master Degree, March, 2008) September, 2002 to March, 2007 M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 2007) September, 2002 to March, 2007 M. Sc. Analytical Chemistry |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) February, 1996 to February, 2001 B.Sc. Pure Chemistry |
| 5 | Queens' School, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. (SSCE, May, 1994) January, 1988 to June, 1993 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2022 to January, 2024 |
| 4 | Member, Curriculum Review Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 6 | Lecturer I, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus September, 2019 to January, 2020 |
| 7 | Departmental Examination Officer/Academic Adviser, Federal College of Education (Tech), Umunze, Anambra State (in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) May, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 8 | Entrepreneurship Co-ordinator, Federal College of Education (Tech), Umunze, Anambra State (in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) May, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 9 | Lecturer II, Chemistry Education Department, Degree Unit, (in Affiliation With Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ) Federal College Of Education (Tech), Umunze, Anambra State. June, 2015 to September, 2019 |
| 10 | Ph.D Student and Research Assistant, Department Of Pure And Industrial Chemistry, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. May, 2010 to September, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nkeoma N Okoye, Uche M Chukwudulue, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Festus BC Okoye. (2025, July), "Naphthoquinones Isolated from Fusarium solani, an Endophytic Fungi of Cola nitida, with Potentials for Pharmaceutical and Industrial Applications.(SCOPUS Indexed)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 3305-3310 |
| 2 | Ngozi Madubogwu, Daniel L Ajaghaku, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Prince C Unekwe, Peter Proksch, Festus Basden C Okoye. (2025, March), "A flavone C-glycoside, the major component of Gnetum africanum leaf extract, displayed strong immunomodulatory activity (SCOPUS/THOMSON REUTERS Indexed)", South African Journal of Botany, Vol. 178, pp 28-32 |
| 3 | Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Pius Okwuchukwu Akpamgbo, Omyinyechi Vera Madubuike, Chinwendu Stephanie Arinze, Chigozie Celestina Ezeagha, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye. (2025, July), "Optimized Low-Cost Isolation of alpha-Amyrin Acetate from Alstonia boonei: Toward scalable Production of a Bioactive Triterpenoid", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 2193-2205 |
| 4 | David Chinemerem Nwobodo, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Mahasin Sifir Mudkhur, Joseph Chinedu Ikem, Peter Maduabuchi Eze, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye, Morteza Saki, Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2024, August), "In vitro antiplasmodial and anticancer analyses of endophytic fungal extracts isolated from selected Nigerian medicinal plants (SCOPUS Indexed)", Scientific Reports, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 19765 |
| 5 | Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Nnamdi Markben Adione, Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka, Peter M Eze, Chioma Vivian Anidi, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Blessing O Umeokoli, Ogechukwu O Anyanwu, Keziah U Ajah, Festus Basden Chinedu Okoye and Chika Christiana Abba. (2024, January), "Antioxidant and cytotoxicity evaluation of the Endophytic Fungus, Fusarium equiseti, isolated from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 93-99 |
| 6 | Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Nwando Joy Nwokoye, Chidimma Malinda Muobike, Francesca Ogechukwu Ojoko, Deborah Amarachi Emmanuel, Faithful Oluchukwu Uche. (2024, December), "Comparative phytochemical and antioxidant studies of the hexane and ethylacetate fractions of the methanol extracts of the stem bark of Allophylus africanus", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 1884-1892 |
| 7 | JT Okoli, Chukwubuikem Chinaeze Okolo, Ogechi Ozioma Anyanwu, Emmanuel Chuks Oranu, Chigozie Celestina Ezeagha, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Festus Basden. (2023, March), "Antimicrobial activity of secondary metabolites produced by Colletotrichum species, an endophytic fungus on Vernonia amygdalina Del (fam. Asteraceae)", World Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 31-42 |
| 8 | Ibeabuchi J. Ali, Cyril C. Adonu, Ndidiamaka H. Okorie, Nkeoma N. Okoye and Festus B. C. Okoye. (2023, November), "Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of the Leaves of Combretum bauchiense Hutch & Dalziel (Combretaceae)", South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 248-260 |
| 9 | Adaora Stella Ogbuagu, Lilian Chinelo Innocent, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Sophina Ogonna Umeh and Josephat Okechukwu Ogbuagu. (2023, April), "Green Synthesis of Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Post-harvest Leaves of Vigna subterranean and their Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Potentials", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 1-14 |
| 10 | Ogbuagu A. S., Okoye N. N., Innocent C. L.. (2023, March), "Vigna subterranean (Bambara groundnut), a possible weapon in fighting the malnutrition war in the arid and sub-arid regions", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 242-249 |
| 11 | Adione, N. M.; Onyeka, I. P.; Abba, C. C.; Okoye, N. N.; Okolo, C.C.; Eze, P. M.; Umeokoli, B. O.; Anyanwu, O. O. and Okoye, F. B. C.. (2022, September), "Detection, isolation and identification of more bioactive compounds from Fusarium equiseti, an endophytic fungus isolated from Ocimum gratissimum.", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 130-140 |
| 12 | Eboh, C.V., Okolo, C. C., Anyanwu, O. O., Okoye, N. N., Ezeagha, C. C. and Okoye, F. B. C.. (2022, September), "Metabolites of Colletrotricum species, an endophytic fungus isolated from Vernonia amygdalina Del possess antimicrobial and antioxidant activities", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 148-159 |
| 13 | Adione, N. M., Onyeka, I. P., Abba, C. C., Okoye, N. N., Eze, P. M., Umeokoli, B. O., Anyanwu, O. O. and Okoye, F. B. C.. (2022, August), "Antimicrobial activities of the endophytic fungus Fusarium equiseti isolated from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 7), pp 11-23 |
| 14 | Obidiegwu, C. O., Abba, C. C., Okoye, N. N., Nwachukwu, C. U., Ujam, N. T. and Okoye, F. B. C.. (2022, September), "ACL-4 an endophytic fungus isolated from Ageratum conyzoides leaves possesses unique potentials of generating low molecular weight bioactive lead compounds.(SCOPUS Indexed)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research |
| 15 | Constance Nneoma Asimole, Chukwubuikem Okolo, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Ebere Innocent Okoye. (2022, December), "Herbal gel of Alchornea cordifolia polyphenols-rich fractions displayed promising antimicrobial and wound healing activities", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 568-586 |
| 16 | Okoye, N. N., Nwokoye, J. N. and Okoye, C. O. B. Okoye. (2021, December), "Alstonia boonei De Wild (Apocynaceae) – A review of its Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 95-116 |
| 17 | Ajah, K. U. , Asomugha, O. A., Ifedigbo, C. P., Umeh, K. C., Obidiegwu, O. C., Ajaghaku, A. A., Okoye, N. N., Omoriri, M. A. and Okoye, F. B. C.. (2021, October), "Evaluation of the Antioxidant Potentials of Extract and Fractions of Vitex doniana Fruit and Identification of the Bioactive Metabolites Using HPLC-DAD-MS Analysis.", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 160-175 |
| 18 | Vivian Ogechi Okeke, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Kenneth Gerald Ngwoke, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye. (2021, August), "Antimicrobial Screening And HPLC-DAD-MS Characterization Of The Flavonoid–Rich Fractions Of The Methanol Leaf-Extract Of Lawsonia Inermis Linn.(SCOPUS indexe)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 1500-1505 |
| 19 | Nkeoma N Okoye, Chukwuma OB Okoye. (2016, March), "Anti-oxidant And Antimicrobial Flavonoid Glycosides From Alstonia Boonei De Wild Leaves", SCIENCEDOMAIN international, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 1-9 |
| 20 | Okoye NN, Okoye COB. (2016, June), "Two Antioxidant Caffeic Acid Derivatives From The Ethyl Acetate Fraction Of The Methanol Leaf-extract Of Alstonia Boonei DE WILD", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 88-92 |
| 21 | Okpongete CE, Okoye NN, Ajaghaku DL, Ngwoke, KG, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC.. (2016, June), "Ellagic Acid Derivative And Other Compounds From Alchornea Cordifolia Root Bark Exhibited Strong Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activities.", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 108-113 |
| 22 | NN Okoye, DL Ajaghaku, HN Okeke, EE Ilodigwe, CS Nworu, FBC Okoye. (2014, November), "Beta-Amyrin And Alpha-amyrin Acetate Isolated From The Stem Bark Of Alstonia Boonei Display Profound Anti-inflammatory Activity (SCOPUS/THOMPON REUTERS)", Taylor & Francis, Vol. 52, (Issue 11), pp 1478-1486 |
| 23 | FBC Okoye, PO Osadebe, CS Nworu, NN Okoye, EO Omeje, CO Esimone. (2011, December), "Topical Anti-inflammatory Constituents Of Lipophilic Leaf Fractions Of Alchornea Floribunda And Alchornea Cordifolia (SCOPUS/THOMSON REUTERS Indexed)", Taylor & Francis, Vol. 25, (Issue 20), pp 1941-1949 |
| 24 | Nkeoma N Okoye, Godwin IC Nwokedi, Nkechinyere N Ukwueze, Festus BC Okoye. (2007, August), "Spectrophotometric Determination Of Some Cephalosporin Antibiotics Using Prussian Blue Reaction", Academic Journals, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 348-352 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okoye, N. N., Chukwudulue, M. U. and Okoye, F. B. C.. (2022, June), "Endophytic Fungal Naphthoquinones from Cola nitida Leaves as an Alternative Source of Eco-friendly Dyes for the Paper, Plastic and Textile Industries. A paper presented during the 3rd Virtual International Conference of Organic Synthesis/Medicinal Chemistry (OSMC) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka", OSMC |
| 2 | Okoye, N. N., Nwabueze, J. B., Obi-Uchendu, E. C. and Nwokoye, J. N.. (2017, September), "Risks of skin bleaching: How informed is the Nigerian youth? A paper presented at the 11th ANACHEM Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Anambra State", |
| 3 | Okoye N. N.; Obi-Uchendu, E.C.; Okoye, C. O. B. and Okoye, F.B.C.. (2015, September), "Secondary metabolites from fungi endophytes as sustainable sources of novel therapeutic lead molecules: A paper presented at the 9th ANACHEM Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Anambra State", |
| 4 | Okoye, N. N., Ukoha, P. O and Okoye COB. (2013, September), "Antioxidant phenolics from the leaves of Alstonia boonei De WILD: Poster presented at the 61st International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research Münster, Germany", Planta Medica |
| 5 | Okoye, F. B. C.; Osadebe, P. O.; Okoye, N. N.; Ukwueze, N. N. and David, E.. (2009, August), "The GC/MS characterization of the volatile oil from fresh leaves of Alchornea cordifolia: Poster presented at the 57th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Geneva, Switzerland", Planta Medica |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Optimization of the Anti-inflammatory Activity of Alpha Amyrin Acetate Isolated from Alstonia boonei Stem Bark by In Silico Molecular DockingnSimulations" (2025). Completed Masters project by Akpamgbo Pius Okwuchukwu (202265D6003PA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Hands-on Training on the use and application of Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS) instrument" (May, 2022 to May, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)/Pan African Chemistry Network (PACN)/Glasgow-Smith Klein (GSK) |
| 2 | Awardee: "Ph. D Student Travel Grant Award" (September, 2013 to September, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research |
| 3 | Awardee: "Isolation and Structure Elucidation of naphthoquinones from fungal endophytes of Cola nitida as ecofriendly colourants for industrial applications" (January, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Basic Physical Research" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Editorial Board Member, Chemoscope" (January, 2017) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Epiphytic medicinal plants as sources of novel therapeutic agents with enhanced pharmacological activities" (December, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The Growth inhibitory, physicochemical and chemomicroscopic studies of the seeds of Physalis angulata L Solanceae" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "In vitro phytochemistry, antioxidant, α-glucosidase, and α-amylase enzyme inhibitory activities of Cornukaempferia chayanii as a new species from family Zingiberaceae ( Review in Progress)" (August, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Investigation of the mechanochemical synthesis of Iron(III) oxide nanoparticles as potential treatment for pharmaceutical wastewater discharge" (October, 2023 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Faculty Career/Counselling Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Grants Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2021) |
| 3 | Committee member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/Faculty of Physical Sciences/Curriculum Committee" (October, 2021) |
| 4 | Examinations Misconduct Committee, "Federal College of Education,(Tech), Umunze" (February, 2019 to September, 2019) |
| 5 | Secretary, Women Who Care, "Children's Evangelism Ministry, Anambra State chapter" (June, 2016 to June, 2017) |
| 6 | Academic Adviser/Departmental Exam Officer, "Federal College Of Education (Tech), Umunze, Anambra State." (September, 2016 to September, 2019) |
| 7 | Parish Women's Secretary, "Church of the Pentecost, (Anglican Communion) Awka" (May, 2016 to November, 2020) |
| 8 | Teacher, Children Ministry, "Church of the Pentecost/St John the Divine Church, Ngozika H/Estate" (June, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/21/060103 (member since 2021), https://chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "46th Annual International Conference Workshop & Exhibition", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 2 | "Endophytic Fungal Naphthoquinones from Cola nitida Leaves as an Alternative Source of Eco-friendly Dyes for the Paper, Plastic and Textile Industries.", (Organic Synthesis/Medicinal Chemistry (OSMC) Research Group, University of Nigeria, Nsukka", OSMC), 27th June, 2022 to 29th June, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "Risks of skin bleaching: How informed is the Nigerian youth?", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State), 30th October, 2017 to 31st October, 2017; Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State |
| 4 | "Secondary metabolites from fungi endophytes as sustainable sources of novel therapeutic lead molecules", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State), 9th November, 2015 to 12th November, 2015; Fed. Coll. of Ed. (Tech), Umunze |
| 5 | "Antioxidant phenolics from the leaves of Alstonia boonei De WILD", (Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research), 1st September, 2013 to 5th September, 2013; University of Munster, Germany |
| 6 | "The GC/MS characterization of the volatile oil from fresh leaves of Alchornea cordifolia", (Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research), 16th August, 2009 to 20th August, 2009; Geneva, Switzerland |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "2-Day hybrid workshop on Spectroscopy, Metabolomics, Nanotechnology in Drug Discovery and Delivery", (Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, UNIZIK.), 28th May, 2025 to 29th May, 2025; Zoom/Faculty Board room, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UNIZIK |
| 2 | "Training workshop on GC-MS for Women Chemists", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 24th May, 2018 to 25th May, 2018; Raw Materials Research and Dev. Council (RMRDC) / National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Dev. (NIPRD), Abuja. |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "11th Annual ANACHEM Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State.), 30th October, 2017 to 31st October, 2017; Okoija, Anambra State, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "9th ANACHEM Conference Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria, Anambra State", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State.), 9th November, 2015 to 12th November, 2015; Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 3 | "Research Scholar Experience", (Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Heinrich Heine Üniversität.), 6th September, 2013 to 13th September, 2013; Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 4 | "61st International Congress And Annual Meeting Of The Society For Medicinal Plants And Natural Product Research", (Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research (GA - Gesellschaft für Arzneipflanzen- und Naturstoff-Forschung)), 1st September, 2013 to 5th September, 2013; Münster, Germany. |
| 5 | "Research Scholar Experience", (Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Heinrich Heine Üniversität.), 12th January, 2012 to 26th March, 2012; Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 6 | "57th International Congress And Annual Meeting Of The Society For Medicinal Plants And Natural Product Research", (Society for Medicinal Plants and Natural Product Research (GA - Gesellschaft für Arzneipflanzen- und Naturstoff-Forschung)), 16th August, 2009 to 20th August, 2009; Geneva, Switzerland |