Dr. Kingsley Kelechi Asogwa.
Dr. Kingsley Kelechi Asogwa. is a LECTURER II in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi. A Lecturer in the Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. A researcher with specialty in Medical Biochemistry and Immunochemistry.
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Address: | Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2025) April, 2020 to February, 2025 Ph.D Medical Biochemistry And Immunochemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2018) March, 2014 to June, 2018 MSc Medical Biochemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) October, 2008 to August, 2012 BSc. Applied Biochemistry |
| 4 | Community Secondary School, Ede-Oballa. (SSCE, July, 2007) September, 2001 to July, 2007 SSCE |
| 5 | Unyasu Primary School, Opi Uno Nsukka. (FSLC, June, 2001) September, 1995 to June, 2001 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman Faculty ICT Committee, Faculty of Biosciences February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, Department Applied Biochemistry February, 2024 to June, 2024 |
| 3 | ICT officer, Faculty of Biosciences, Unizik February, 2023 to March, 2026 |
| 4 | Coordinator resource persons, Biosciences SIWES December, 2022 to July, 2023 |
| 5 | FACULTY ICT OFFICER, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES May, 2022 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ubaoji K.I. and Asogwa K.K. (2017, September) Environmental Health And Disease. Thinker Publishers. Nig, Environmental Health and Disease. Standard Modern Biology 1st Edition. Chapter 16. Pp 242-255. Thinker Publishers. Nig. ISBN: 978- 978-8454-36-9, Vol. 16, pp 242-255 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | C. V. Okochi, K. C. Ogonnadi, O. S. Ezeadiche, O. S Nwolisah, M. Wariso and K. K. Asogwa. (2026, June), "Optimal Leaf: Fruit Ratios of Gongronema latifolium Extracts for Preserving Electrolyte Homeostasis in Naphthalene-induced Oxidative Stress", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 52-61 |
| 2 | Ezeilo K. C. , Udedi S. C. , Asogwa K. K. and Onyewuchi K. C.. (2025, March), "EFFECT OF AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT OF JUSTICIA CARNEA ON GEOPHAGY-INDUCED IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN WISTAR RATS.", The Bioscientist, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 3 | CHIAMAKA VIVIAN OKOCHI1,♥, S. C. UDEDI, K. K. ASOGWA, E. J. OTOVBO, M. S. OBI, U. A. EZEAKU. (2025, May), "Therapeutic potential of combined Gongronema latifolium fruit and leaf extracts against oxidative stress and organ damage", Asian Journal of Natural Product Biochemistry, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 38-46 |
| 4 | Martin C. Umeohia, Stanley C. Udedi, Ozoana S. Cynthia, Onyeka J. Muoneke, Okafor N. Chinasa, Emeka C. Obialla, Lebechukwu B. Chioma, Kingsley Kelechi Asogwa. (2025, August), "From Anti-Inflammation To Anti-Spermatogenesis: Insights From Medicinal Plants", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 10-18 |
| 5 | Okochi, C.V., 1Udedi, S. C., 1Asogwa, K. K., 1Ezenwelu, C.O., 1Nwolisah, O.S. and1Ehichanya, C.A.. (2024, July), "COMPARATIVE PROXIMATE, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY ON AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF GONGRONEMAL ATIFOLIUM FRUIT AND LEAF", The Bioscientist, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 127-136 |
| 6 | Asogwa K. K., Udedi S. C. and Igwilo I. O.. (2024, October), "GC-FID ANALYSES OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF BOILED WATER EXTRACTS OF THE LEAVES OF JUSTICIA CARNEA, FICUS CAPENSIS, MUCUNA PRURIENS AND THEIR COMBINATION.", The Bioscientist, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 151-159 |
| 7 | Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi*, Udedi Stanley Chidi , Igwilo Innocent Onyeze and Onyewuchi Kennedy Chigaemezu. (2024, July), "Formulation of Nutraceutical from the Leaf Extracts of Justicia carnea, Ficus capensis and Mucuna pruriens for the Management of Iron Deficiency Anaemia", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 33, (Issue 6), pp 513-521 |
| 8 | Kasarachi Patricia Okafor, Chidi Emmanuel Akunne,Tobechukwu Ebele Okeke, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye, Kelechi Kingsley Asogwa, Chinaza Alvan Chidi, Chinemerem Sylvia Olisa, Ngozi Eucharia Ekwuonu, Ebele Ijeoma Azaka and Chinemerem Kingsley Mbelede. (2024, March), "Pesticide Residues in Cowpea(VignaunguiculataL.Walp)grains sold in SenatorialZones of Anambra State, Nigeria", IJO -International Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1-13 |
| 9 | J. C. Asogwa, E. N. Nwankwo , J. O. Ezekwesili-Ofili , K. K. Asogwa and C. R. Okwor. (2023, October), "Analysis and quantification of the levels of insecticide residues in maize sold in South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Applied Entomologist, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 16-22 |
| 10 | Ani O.N., Asogwa K.K. and Onyishi C.K.. (2023, April), "Evaluation of Vitamin composition and anti-inflammatory properties of Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus)peels", The Bioscientist, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 167-180 |
| 11 | Onwukeme, C. A1., Udedi, S. C., Asogwa, K. K., Nwodo, N. M.,and Ijeoma, W. C.. (2023, November), "Evaluation of chemical composition, proximate status and antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Gongronema latifolium (Benth) fruit", The Bioscientist, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 242-255 |
| 12 | Onuabuchi N. Ani, Cosmas E. Achikanu and Kelechi K. Asogwa. (2023, April), "Comparative Study of Phytonutrient Content and Antioxidant Activity of the Fruit Juices of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and Horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 3781-3786 |
| 13 | Ijeoma, W.C., Enemali, M.O., Asogwa, K.K., Onwukeme, C.A. and Nwodo, N.M. (2023, April), "The Effect of Processing on the AntioxidantActivities of Purple Onions (Allium Cepa L.), Bulb.", The Bioscientist, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 194-207 |
| 14 | Oguaka Victor Nwabunwanne, Udedi, Stanley Chidi, Ubaoji, Kingsley Ikechukwu, Dike,Charles Chijioke and Asogwa,Kingsley Kelechi. (2023, June), "The Effects of Ethanol and Boiled Aqueous Extracts of Justicia carnea Leaves on the Male Reproductive Indices: Serum Testosterone and Seminalysis of Male Wistar Albino Rats", Scope, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 731-742 |
| 15 | JC Asogwa, EN Nwankwo, CM Egbuche, KK Asogwa, CC Ekezie. (2023, October), "Knowledge, attitude and practices of cereal grain sellers towards the use of synthetic and plants-based insecticides for the control of stored maize pests", Knowledge, attitude and practices of cereal grain sellers towards the use of synthetic and plants-based insecticides for the control of stored maize pests, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 31-39 |
| 16 | Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Cosmas Ezekaibeya Achikanu, Kelechi Kingsley Asogwa and Ebere Immaculata Akpata. (2023, April), "Effects of Lipton tea and 28-days detox slim tea on the reproductive hormones and hematological parameters of female Albino Rats", ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 122-136 |
| 17 | Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Cosmas Ezekaibeya Achikanu and Kingsley Kelechi Asogwa. (2023, April), "Physicochemical Characterization and Fatty Acid Profile of seed oil of Cucumis metuliferus", ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 12), pp 31-37 |
| 18 | Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna, Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi and Achikanu Cosmas Ezekaibeya. (2022, March), "Evaluation of bioactive compound content, in-vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of ethanol extract of the seed of Cucumis metuliferus fruit", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 113-125 |
| 19 | Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna, Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi and Ebere Immaculate Akpata. (2022, May), "Evaluation of the phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of watermelon juice", Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 22, pp 196-206 |
| 20 | Christian Izuchukwu Abuajah, Augustine Chima Ogbonna , Ezenwa James Chukeze , Christine Amaka Ikpeme and Kingsley Kelechi Asogwa. (2022, March), "A glucose oxidase peroxidase-coupled continuous assay protocol for the determination of cellulase activity in the laboratory: the Abuajah method", Analytical Biochemistry |
| 21 | Michael Okey Enemali, Kingsley Ikechukwu Ubaoji, Gambo Sunday Haruna, Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi and Chinenye Enoch Oguazu. (2021, September), "Effect of leaf extracts of Carica papaya (paw paw) and Parkia biglobosa (African locust bean) on some biochemical parameters of albino rats", International journal of science and technology research archive, Vol. 1, (Issue 02), pp 014-021 |
| 22 | Irikannu Kindness C., Angus E. Onyido, Pauline Umeanaeto, Anthony Onyebueke, Chibumma Nzeukwu, Confidence U. Ogbonna, Dorothy A. Ezeagwuna and Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi. (2021, March), "Breeding ecology and physicochemical properties of mosquito breeding sites in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Trends in Entomology, Vol. 17, (Issue 2021), pp 35-42 |
| 23 | Ubaoji Kingsley Ikechukwu* , Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi, Enemali Michael Okey, Oguazu Chinenye Enoch, Nwodika Amarachi Chinaza and Ezeanyaso Princess Mm. (2021, August), "In Vitro And In Vivo Antioxidant Effect Of Some Selected Alcoholic Bitters Sold In South East Nigeria", Public Science Framework, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 92-99 |
| 24 | Ujah Innocent Izu chukwu and Ebulue Maximus Mayer Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna, Ani Okwudili, Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi , Onyishi Chukwuebuka Kenechukwu. (2020, April), "NUTRITIONAL PROFILE, BIOACTIVE COMPOUND CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF EUCALYPTUS TERETICORNIS", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 61-73 |
| 25 | Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi, Ekwealor Kenneth Udeh Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna, Udedi Stanley Chidi and Anajekwu Benedette Azuka. (2020, August), "Inhibitory Potential And Antioxidant Activity Of Leaf Extract Of Vitex Doniana", African journal of biochemistry research, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 72-80 |
| 26 | Udedi Stanley Chidi , Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna, Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi , Maduji Fitzcharles Chijindu and Okafor Clinton Nebolisa. (2020, June), "In-vitro And In-vivo Antioxidant Activity Of Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Justicia Carnea", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 48-60 |
| 27 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Favour Amarachi Nzekwe, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya and Kingsley Kelechi A. (2020, August), "Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of F. Capensis Leaves And Its Combination With C. Aconitifolius Leaves On Essential Biochemical Parameters Of Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anemic Rats", Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, Vol. 12, pp 191-201 |
| 28 | Asogwa Kingsley Kelechi , Udedi Stanley Chidi, Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna and Ekwualor Kenneth Udeh. (2020, July), "Evaluation Of Micronutrient Composition And Antioxidant Effects Of The Extracts Of The Leaf Of Justicia Carnea", Sky journal of biochemistry research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 021-031 |
| 29 | Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Stanley Chidi Udedi , Kelechi Kingsley Asogwa , Michael Okey Enemali , Chigozie Michael Onwelumadu and Kenneth Segun Ikedife. (2020, June), "Inhibitory Potential And Antidiabetic Activity Of Leaf Extracts Of Justicia Carnea", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 29, (Issue 6), pp 34-45 |
| 30 | Asogwa KK , Enemali MO, Onuoha PN, Ani ON and Ubaoji KI. (2020, October), "In Vitro Antioxidant Effect Of Watermelon Seeds And Effect Of Its Oil On Serum Lipid Profile Of Albino Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry & Physiology, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 184 |
| 31 | Stanley C. Udedi , Martin C. Umeohia , Kingsley K. Asogwa and Kingsley I.Ubaoji. (2020, October), "Effects Of Ethanol Leaf Extracts Of Justicia Carnea On Reproductive Function Of Male Wistar Albino Rats.", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 15, (Issue 5), pp 9-20 |
| 32 | Ifemeje J. C. and Asogwa K. K. Udedi S. C*., David E. E ., Igwilo I. O ., Ekwealor K. E ., Enemali M. O., Bamidele, T. O .. (2013, October), "Antidiarrhoeal Activity Of Cashew(Anacardiumoccidentale) Leaf Extract Enriched With Zinc In Wistar Albino.", Sky Journal of Biochemistry Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 37-41 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Asogwa K.K., Ilozue O.M., Okeke P.I., Aniedobe V.C., Nwakaeze F.E. and Ezekwesili, J.O.. (2023, January), "Biochemical Basis for the use of some Nigerian Herbs and Spices for Covid prevention", Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Udedi S.C., Ubaoji K.I., Nwoye L.O., Nwanosike C.E., Ihe C.O., Omorevbarhia O., Nwakaozo O.I., Egwuonwu F., Asogwa K.K. Obiano, F.U. and Ohamadike S.. (2012, August), "Polyphenol Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Ziziphus Mauritiana Fruit. 32nd Annual Scientific Conference Of NSBMB", NSBMB, pp 15, Book of Abstracts |
| 3 | Udedi S.C., Ubaoji K.I., Asogwa K.K., Aduaka V.C., Emmanuel M.O., Morah O.D., Nwozor K O., Enwedo J.P., Anyanwu N.W., Anumba C.A., Umekesiobi C.M.and. (2012, August), "Free Radical Scavenging And Inhibition Of Lipid Peroxidation Of Landolphia Dulcis Fruit", 32nd Annual Scientific Conference of NSBMB, Book of Abstracts, pp 89 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TETFund Institution Based Research grant" (August, 2022 to February, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund Institution Based Research |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "The Bioscientist" (February, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES Equipment repair and maintenance Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | SIWES students Coordinator, "Biosciences Central Laboratory" (July, 2021 to November, 2022) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "The Organic Revolution: How synthetic products are being replaced vy natural alternatives", (Faculty of Biosciences, Unizik), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; Faculty of Biosciences Lecture Hall, Needs Assessment Building, Unizik |
| 2 | "Application of Digital Tools in Bioscience Research: Prospects and Challenges", (Faculty of Biosciences, Unizik), 18th June, 2024 to 19th June, 2024; ASUU-NAU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Post Covid-19 Resilience, the Role of Biosciences", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat complex, Unizik Awka |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Molecular and Phenotypic Characterization of Antibiotic Resistance Using Biofilm Markers", (Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria in Collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, UK), 3rd April, 2023 to 6th April, 2023; Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University, Umudike |