Dr. Ifeanyi Charles Aghanwa
Dr. Ifeanyi Charles Aghanwa 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 Aghanwa, Charles ifeanyi, a lecturer and an analytical chemist in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences. I am a native of ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. My area of specialization is on soil speciation, herbal drugs, environmental degradation and food chemistry.
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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 AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2025) February, 2021 to February, 2025 Ph.D Analytical Chemistry |
| 2 | Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State.. (Master Degree, September, 2017) October, 2014 to September, 2017 M.Sc Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 | Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2012) July, 2008 to July, 2012 B.Sc Chemistry |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Seminar Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | ICT OFFICER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry. October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | ICT Officier, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry September, 2022 to July, 2023 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry. August, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. August, 2020 to August, 2021 |
| 7 | TRAINING OFFICIER, Finlab Nigeria Limited November, 2018 to February, 2020 |
| 8 | Research Assistant (Intern), Centre For Chemical, Biological, Nuclear And Environmental Research, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna State. September, 2017 to September, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ezechi Chigozie, Charles Ifeanyi Aghanwa, Pius Onyeoziri Ukoha and Gloria Chinenye Nwanisobi. (2025, November) APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY : AN ADVANCED TEXT , ISBN: 978-978-8555, Vol. 1, pp 1-189 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Uche Eunice Ekpunobi, Daniel Elaigwu Enenche, Charles Ifeanyi Aghanwa, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele, Patrick Ugochukwu Umennadi, Uzochukwu Abraham Onuigbo, Austin Ozukwe. (2023, September) SEQUESTRATION OF HEAVY METALS FROM SOIL USING FUNCTIONALIZED BIOSORBENTS , pp 1-32 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Aghanwa Charles I, Umueni, Uchenna. E, Etukudo Nsikan J, Amachree Jennifer B, Okpoji Awajiroijana U, Ejeka Chukwuemeka J, and Ekwere Ifiok O.. (2025, November), "Atmospheric Deposition of Soot and Heavy Metals from Gas Flaring into Surface Waters of Ebocha, Rivers State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, Vol. 24, (Issue 11), pp 137-147 |
| 2 | Charles Ifeanyi Aghanwa, Nnenna Henrietta Umoke, Pelumi Adanigbo, Rukayat Olajumoke Babatunde, Abisoye Oyebisola Fafioye, Ruth Joseph Adara, Emmanuella Amara Ofoka, Kelechi Purity Ezennubia, Oshoma Erumiseli and Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen. (2025, September), "Radiotherapy-chemodynamic cancer therapy using bismuth-based nanoparticles: a synergistic approach for enhanced cancer treatment", RSC Advances, Vol. 15, pp 32956-32994 |
| 3 | Ndubuisi, J., Ekpunobi, U., Umeokoli, B., Ezeagwu, P., Okonkwo, P., Modozie, B., Aghanwa, C., I., & Princewill, O.. (2025, November), "Performance Evaluation of Acid-Impregnated and Unimpregnated Solid Catalysts in the Production of Biofuel from Selected Local Seed Oils", Anachem Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 1-13 |
| 4 | G. C. Nwanisobi, C. I. Aghanwa, I. M. Odika, S. C. Muobike, I. L. Anarado, C. C. Chukwuebuka, and D. P. Agbahime.. (2025, June), "ANALYSIS OF BOTTLED DRINKING WATER SOLD IN AWKA METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 50, (Issue 2), pp 428 – 437 |
| 5 | Aghanwa, C.I .,Obiefuna, JN & Akinyele, A. B.. (2025, June), "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Herbal Medicine Formulations A Revie", Anachem Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 79-90 |
| 6 | Amalu, U. E; Ekpunobi U. E; Aghanwa C. I, and Enenche D. E.. (2024, October), "Assessment of the Quality of Borehole Water Collected Around Unlined Solid Waste Dumpsites within Awka Metropolis", Physical Science International Journal, Vol. 28, (Issue 6), pp 75-83 |
| 7 | E. O. Ofoma, U. E. Ekpunobi, M. Ekeoma, C. I. Aghanwa. (2024, December), "Silver Metal Nanocomposite from Avocado Pear Seed as Adsorbent for Lead (II) Ions Removal from Aqueous Solution", Anachem Journal, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 114-139 |
| 8 | Nwanisobi .C. Gloria, Aghanwa .l. Charles, Odika .M. Ifeoma, Muobike .M. Chidinma and Anarado.L. Ijeoma. (2024, September), "Identification of Psychoactive Compounds in Unripe pawpaw (carica papaya) seed and peels obtained from Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Medicinal and Medical Chemistry, Vol. 1, pp 96-101 |
| 9 | Charles I. Aghanwa , Uche E. Ekpunobi and Adaora Ogbuagu. (2023, March), "Physicochemical assessment and insilico studies on the interaction of 5-HT2c receptor with herbal medication bioactive compounds used in the treatment of premature ejaculation", journal Physical Sciences Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0286 |
| 10 | Nwanisobi Gloria Chinenye, Aghanwa Charles Ifeanyi, Odika Ifeoma Maryrose, Ezechi Chigozie Ejikeme, Okeke Chinelo Uzoma,. (2022, April), "Comparative Study on the Fatty Acid Profile of Three Local Food Condiments (Dawadawa, Ogiri Igbo and Ogiri Okpei) Sold in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria", American Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 48-55 |
| 11 | Nwanisobi Gloria Chinenye, Aghanwa Charles Ifeanyi, Odika Ifeoma Maryrose, Ezechi Chigozie Ejikeme, Okeke Chinelo Uzoma,. (2022, April), "Fatty Acid Composition of Red Monkey Kola (Cola Millenii K. Schum) Fruit and Bark Obtained in Gariki, Enugu State, Nigeria", American Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 56-61 |
| 12 | Aghanwa, C.I., Nwaedozie, J.M. and Chukwu,J.U.. (2021, October), "Speciation Distribution of Heavy Metals in Dutsen-Soyaya Shooting Range soil within the Nigerian Army Base Camp, Kachia, Kaduna State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 74-81 |
| 13 | Nwanisobi, G., Aghanwa, C.I and Ezeagu, C.U.. (2021, December), "Fatty Acid Composition of Ficus Sur Seed Oil (Moraceae) Obtained in Enugu State, Nigeria.", Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 46, (Issue 6), pp 1055 - 1061, https://doi.org/10.46602/jcsn.v46i6.686 |
| 14 | Jonathan Maduka Nwaedozie, Femi Emmanuel Awe, and Ifeanyi Charles Aghanwa. (2020, December), "Nigerian Defence Academy Shooting Zone: Soil Speciation Of The Kwanar-Doya Military Shooting Range, Kachia, Kaduna State, Nigeria.", European Journal of Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 12), pp 82-87 |
| 15 | Yakasai, J.B; Yakasai, B.A; Faruruwa, M.D and Aghanwa, C.I.. (2018, May), "EFFECTS OF FREEZING PERIOD ON THE PH, CRUDE PROTEIN AND SOME ESSENTIAL MINERALS IN CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) CULTIVATED IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 37-40 |
| 16 | O. B. Ifeabunike, J. M. Nwaedozie and C. I. Aghanwa. (2017, September), "Proximate Analysis, Hydrogen Cyanide And Some Essential Mineral Content Of Sweet Cassava Variety 1 (Manihot Utilisima) And Bitter Cassava Variety (Manihot Palmata) Cultivated In Kachia Local Government Area Of Kaduna State, Nigeria", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Nwanisobi, G.C., Aghanwa, C.I and Ezechi, C.E.. "Comparative Study of the Fatty acid composition present in both ripe and unripe pepper fruit (Dennettia Tripetala) extracts", (Presentation, 2023 July) |
| 2 | Aghanwa, C.I., Ekpunobi, U. E and Ogbuagu, A.S.. "The Downside of Using Herbal Medications as a Treatment for Premature Ejaculation: A Review", (Presentation, 2023 September) |
| 3 | Nwanisobi, G.C., Aghanwa, C.I & Odika I.M. "Bioactive Compounds Identification Of Pawpaw Flesh And Bark Obtained From Awka, Anambra State", (Presentation, 2023 September) |
| 4 | C. I. Aghanwa, U.E. Ekpunobi and S. A. Ogbuagu. "Physicochemical Assessment and In Silico Studies on the Interaction of 5-HT2c Receptor with Herbal Medication Bioactive Compounds used in the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation.", (Presentation, 2022 August) |
| 5 | Aghanwa, C.I., Nwaedozie, J.M and Nwaedozie, G.C.. "Distribution of Toxic metals (Co, As, Cr, Ni, Mn, Cu, Pb and Zn) in the exercise camp shooting range soil in Kachia, Kaduna State.", (Presentation, 2017 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Evaluation of the potentials in Herbal Sexual Enhancement Drugs in the treatment of Premature Ejaculation for Improved Potency in Anambra State, Nigeria." (May, 2024 to May, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ANACHEM JOURNAL" (April, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/KAD/19/05167 (member since 2019), https://chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "44th Annual International Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 7th November, 2021 to 12th November, 2021; Lagos |
| 2 | "40th Annual International Conference, Workshop, Exhibition And General Meeting", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2015 to 22nd September, 2015; Kaduna |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "42th Annual International Conference And 4th ACRICE", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 8th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; Lagos |
| 2 | "38th Annual International Conference, Workshop And Exhibition", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 6th September, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Abuja |