Dr. Ugomma Chibuzo Onyeije
Dr. Ugomma Chibuzo Onyeije is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo, born on the 14th day of September, 1974, from Ohafia in Abia State, Nigeria, married with 4 children.
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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 | MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) December, 2012 to May, 2018 Ph.D ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY |
| 2 | ABA NORTH AND SOUTH. (GCE, December, 2013) September, 1984 to July, 1990 |
| 3 | GOD'S INTERVENTION ACADEMY, ABA. (SSCE, June, 2013) September, 1984 to July, 1990 |
| 4 | MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE. (Master Degree, November, 2012) October, 2007 to November, 2012 M.Sc ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY |
| 5 | UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2002) September, 2001 to December, 2002 PGD CHEMISTRY |
| 6 | RAILWAY HALT PRIMARY SCHOOL. (FSLC, August, 2000) September, 1979 to June, 1984 |
| 7 | UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1997) September, 1991 to November, 1997 B.Sc CHEMISTRY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER 1, Rhema University July, 2018 to April, 2020 |
| 2 | VICE PRINCIPAL, Osusu Ama-Ukwa Secondary School Aba, Abia State October, 2014 to June, 2018 |
| 3 | TEACHER, Girls High School Aba Abia State October, 2010 to October, 2014 |
| 4 | TEACHER, Ovom Girls High School, Obingwa L.G.A. Abia State February, 2000 to October, 2010 |
| 5 | TEACHER, NYSC - Oshobo Technical Secondary School Osun State February, 1998 to February, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ugomma C. Onyeije 1 * ; Ifeoma MaryJane Iloamaeke 2 ; Chisom Onwuka 3 ; Okezie Okwum 4 ; Njideka Felicia Chimezie 5 ; Ogwo D. Kalu 6 ; Chibuike Enyia 7 ; Ikenna Elvis Nnaoma 8 ; Maduabuchi Joseph Nwosu 9 ; Akachukwu Comfort Nkechi 10. (2025, December), "Integrative Experimental and Computational study of Poly (propenonitrile) as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid", journal of polymer science and technology, Vol. 3, pp 36 - 67 |
| 2 | Ifeoma MaryJane Iloamaeke * , Samuel Ifechukwu Atune , Ugomma Chibuzo Onyeije , Theresa Uzoma Onuegbu. (2025, June), "Optimization of coagulation-flocculation process for colour removal in purification of paint industry effluent using novel seed of Spondias mombin Linn", Desalination and water treatment, Vol. 323 |
| 3 | U.C. Onyeije,1A. I. Obike,2*M.C. Egbujor,3C,O. Alisa,4C.N. Emeruwa,5C. Onwuka,3and C. Enyia,4. (2025, May), "POLY(PROPENONITRILE) AS ANTI-CORROSIVE AGENT FOR MILD STEEL IN 0.1M HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION: EXPERIMENTAL, DFT AND MOLECULAR DYNAMICSIMULATION STUDIES", Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 50, (Issue 4), pp 888 - 908 |
| 4 | B. M. Adiele1U. U. Egereonu2∗C. O. Alisa2U. C. Onyeije1S. K. Egereonu3O. C. Nwokonkwo3U. L. Onu2C. Onwuka1A. O. Emeagubor4C. Enyia2. (2025, November), "Seasonal Variations of Air Quality Measurements of Aba Metropolis and Suburbs Using MATLAB and ANN", ync journal publishing, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 411 - 422 |
| 5 | Ochiagha KE*, Eboagu CN, Aghanwa CI and Onyeije UC. (2025, November), "Environmental Sustainability Implications of Microplastic Accumulation in Riverbank Vegetation of the Niger, Omambala, and Idemili Rivers", International Journal of Agriculture and Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1 - 5 |
| 6 | Nwannekwu, Akunna, Patrick- Anthony Chidi, Vincent, Ishmael Ajiwe, Onyeije, Ugomma Chibuzo. (2024, February), "Transesterofication of Castor Oil for Biodesiel Prodiction Using H2SO4 wet Impregnated Snail, Egg and Craft Shell Catalyst", KeAi Chinese Rules Global Impact |
| 7 | Ifeoma MaryJane Iloamaeke1 · Kelvin Obazie1 · Mmesoma Offornze1 · Chiamaka Marysilvia Ifeaghalu1 · Cecilia Aduaka1 · Ugomma Chibuzo Onyeije1 · Claudine Ifunanaya Ogu1 · Ngozi Anastasia Okonkwo1 · Nnaemeka Nnaji2,3. (2024, July), "Evaluation of Artocarpus heterophyllus seed performance and kinetics in the coagulation–flocculation process for the purification of paint industrial wastewater", Applied Water Science, Vol. 14, (Issue 173), pp 1 tO 16 |
| 8 | Patrick Enuneku Omuku1, * , Chukwunonso Afamdi Ejiogu1 , Uzochukwu Abraham Onuigbo1 , Ugomma Chibuzor Onyeije. (2024, October), "Eco-toxicological, health risk assessment and treatment of fast-food wastewater effluents within NNEWI metropolis", Chemical Research and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 154 - 174 |
| 9 | OMUKU, P. E.1 , ONUIGBO, U.A.2 , ONYEIJE, U.C3 , ODIDIKA, C.C4. (2024, March), "Sorption Potential of Domestic Waste as A Low-Cost Absorbent for Removal of Cu (Ii) And Pb (Ii) Ions from Aqueous Solution of Industrial Waste Effluents.", IRE JOURNALS, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 2456 - 8880 |
| 10 | Melford C. Egbujor*1, Vivian, I. Okonkwo2, Ugomma C. Onyeije*3, Chigbundu N. Emeruwa4,Ogbonna C. Nkuzinna5, Pius I. Egwuatu6, Ifeanyi S. Amasiatu7, Alisa C. Onyemeziri8, and Uchechukwu C. Okoro9. (2024, May), "Design, Synthesis, Molecular docking and Biological Evaluation of Novel Leucine Derived Sulfamoyl Pentanamides as Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Agents", JORDAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 687 - 704 |
| 11 | C. U. Onyeije1*, M. I. Iloamaeke1, S. C. Ortutu1, C. Onwuka2and C. Enyia3. (2024, December), "SORPTION STUDY OF H2SO4ACTIVATED PERIWINKLE SHELL USING SEM AND XRD ANALYSIS", CSN Anambra, Vol. 15, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Wilfred Emori,Anthony.I.Obike,Franklin.I.Udorji,Okpo.O.Ekerenam,Ugomma.C.Onyeije,Ukaogo.P.Onyedimma,Paul.C.Okonkwo,Alexander.I.Ikeuba. (2024, March), "Efficacy of fleurya aestuans on mild steel protection in acidic systems:combined gravimeter,gasometry and electrochemical evaluations", Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion |
| 13 | Stella Chintua Ortutu,Mathew Olaleke Aremu, Grace Otobo and Ugomma Chibuzo Onyeije. (2024, March), "Health benefit of Lipid Composition of Orange (Citrus Sinensis)fruit pulp at different maturation stages", De Gruyter (Pure Applied Chem 2024 |
| 14 | Maureen, Nwanekwu, Patrick, Chudi Okoye, Patrick Enuneku Omuku, Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo. (2023, September), "Characterization, Application and optimization of Low cost heterogeneous Catalyst in the Production of Biodesiel using Vegetable frying Oil", Journal of basic Physical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3) |
| 15 | Ugomma C. Onyeije, Stevens A. Odoemelam, Melford C. Egbujor, Chigbundu N. Emeruwa, Ugochukwu B. Amadi. (2023, February), "DETERMINATION OF THE ANTI-CORROSIVE ACTIVITY OF CHITOSAN ON MILD STEEL USING GRAVIMETRIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 552-555 |
| 16 | MELFORD C. EGBUJOR, CHRISTIANA I. AGUNWA, INNOCENCIA C. CHIDEBELU, ERASMUS O. ANIEZE, UGOMMA C. ONYEIJE, VIVIAN I. OKONKWO, CHIGBUNDU N. EMERUWA.. (2023, February), "Extraction and Characterization of Natural Dyestuffs from Onion (Allium Cepa) Bulb, Carrot (Daucuscarotal.) Root and Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Root", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 130-141 |
| 17 | Ugomma C. Onyeije,Stevens A. Odoemelam,Melford C. Egbujor. (2023, May), "Chitosan and Polyvinyl Propenenitrile: Synergistic Anti - Corrosive Activity on Mild Steel in Acidic Medium using Weight Loss Method", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 1029 -1033 |
| 18 | Kalu D. Ogwo, Lebe A. Nnanna, Ugomma C. Onyeije , A. D. Asiegbu. (2023, May), "Electrochemical Investigation of the Anti-corrosive Effect of Spondias mombin Leaves Extract on the Corrosion of Aluminium Alloy (AA2024) and Mild Steel in 0.5 M NaCl", Chemical Science International Journal, Vol. 32, (Issue 3), pp 44 - 51 |
| 19 | Omuku P.E,Onuigbo,U.A,Igbonekwu I.l and Onyeije U.C. (2023, September), "Comparative Evaluation of Nutritional and Antinutritional factors in Noodles sold within Awka metropolis", Journal of Basic physical Research, Vol. 11 |
| 20 | Andrew Tyopine, Amobi C. Ekwe, Olufemi V. Omonona, George-Best Azuoko, Esther Onyinyechi Oji, Ndubuisi Godstime Igwebuike, Chigbundu Nduadim Emeruwa, Ayomide Blessing Olusegun, Joseph Onyekweli Osakwe, Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo. (2023, April), "Assessment of Drinking Water Quality Using Metal Index, Degree of Contamination and Hazard Indices on Ground Water Sources in an Agricultural Tropical Environment", Toxicology international, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 29 -39 |
| 21 | Ugomma C. Onyeije, Chidera F. Onugha, Melford Egbujor,. (2023, May), "Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activities of Sulphonamide from branched chain amino acids", IRE Journals |
| 22 | NNABUK OKON EDDY,UGOMMA CHIBUZO ONYEIJE. (2022, August), "COMPLIMENTARY ROLES OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS NUTRACEUTICALS", CRIMSON PUBLISHERS |
| 23 | ONYEIJE,U.C,ODOEMELAM S.O. (2021, May), "EQULIBRIUM BIOSORPTIO ISOTHERM OF NICKEL II ION ON UNMODIFIED AND OXALIC ACIC MODIFIED AFRICAN YAM BEAN POD AND GROUNDNUT SHELL", ANACHEM JOURNAL, 2021 |
| 24 | Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo, Ime Okop. (2020, July), "Chemical Information From GCMS Analysis Of Acetone Extract Of Piper Guineense Leaves (Part 1)", communication in physical chemistry, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 471 - 478 |
| 25 | Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo, Ime Okop. (2020, July), "Chemical Information From GCMS Analysis Of Acetone Extract Of Piper Guineense Leaves (Part 2)", communication in physical chemistry, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 279 |
| 26 | Nyeneime W. Akpanudo, Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo. (2020, June), "Musanga cecropioides Sawdust as an Adsorbent for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution", communication in Physical sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 362 -370 |
| 27 | Nsor Ofo Alobi, Onyeije Ugomma Chibuzo. (2019, December), "Wood Saw Dust as Adsorbent for the Removal of Direct Red (DR) Dye from Aqueous Solution", Communication in Physical Sciences, Vol. 4 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | S.A Odoemelam, U.C Onyeije, N.O Eddy. (2012, September), "S.A Odoemelam, U.C Onyeije And N.O Eddy (2012) Adsorption Study On The Removal Of Al3+ From Aqueous Solution Using Modified And Unmodified Paw-paw Stem. Book Of Proceedings, Annual International Conference, Workshop And Exhibition, Chemical Society Of Nig". , Vol. 2, pp 227 – 231 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Onyeije, U.C.. (2025, November), "Benefits and trends of ethnobotanic plant based diets using proximate analysis", Cognition conferences innovation at scientific gatherings |
| 2 | Onyeije, U.C.. (2025, September), "Synthesis, characterization and adsorption efficiency of nanocalciumoxide", Chemical society of Nigeria (CSN) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Investigative detection of adultrant levels in bread samples sold at Aduhanhan, Edo Sate via Spectroscopic techniques" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Faith Igiebor (2025546004FN) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Public Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Abattoir Waste water Irrigated Soil and Edible Crops in Agbor, Delta State Nigeria" (March, 2026) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Adsorption performance and modelling of Cd2+ ions removal using pyrolysed Palm Kernel shell" (April, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Interna Internal" (November, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES STUDENTS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING COMMITTEE" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES LECTURE MONITORING COMMITTEE" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Staff development committee" (January, 2024) |
| 4 | COORDINATOR, "SIWES" (October, 2021) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "ADVISER COMMITTEE" (October, 2021 to June, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" - NO:CSN/ABS/23/06621 (member since 2023), https://chemsociety.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND NUTRITION", (COGNITION CONFERENCES), 17th November, 2025 to 19th November, 2025; MILAN,ITALY |
| 2 | "CHEMISTRY FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE:INNOVATIONS IN ENERGY,HEALTY,AGRO-PROCESSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (CSN)), 14th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; UNIVERSITY OF IFE,OSUN STATE |
| 3 | "INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITYUSTAINABILITY", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (CSN)), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA,ANAMBRA STATE |
| 4 | "ORGANIC SYNTHESIS /MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY(OSMC) RESEARCH GROUP,UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,NSUKKA", (Department of pure and industrial chemistry,University of Nigeria,NsukkaUniversity), 27th June, 2022 to 29th June, 2022; ZOOM |
| 5 | "CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REALITIES:causes,effects and remedies", (THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY), 27th November, 2008 to 28th November, 2008; State Library Complex,Calabar,Cross River State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "EFFECTIVE TEACHING/LEARNING OF SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS", (INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT NIGERIA.), 21st March, 2016 to 22nd March, 2016; MINISTRY OF EDUCTION |
| 2 | "BUILDING WORKSHOP IN SCIENCE", (EDUCATION TRUST FUND(ETF)), 2nd July, 2007 to 6th July, 2007; MINISTRY OF EDUCTION |