Dr. Ifeoma, Maryrose. Odika

Dr. Ifeoma, Maryrose. Odika is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ifeoma, Maryrose. Odika

Staff Profile

I am Dr Odika Ifeoma Maryrose, a Lecturer in the department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry Unizik. My area of specialization is Analytical/Environmental Chemistry. I am an active member of Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)

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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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2017)
October, 2012 to January, 2017
PhD Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
2University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2010)
October, 2006 to April, 2009
M Sc Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
3University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1999)
October, 1995 to January, 1999
B Sc Pure Chemistry
4Anambra State College Of Education Awka. (NCE, June, 1993)
September, 1989 to June, 1992
NCE Chemistry/Mathematics
5Girls High School Agulu. (SSCE, August, 1990)
September, 1983 to June, 1988
S S C E Science
6Girls High School Agulu. (GCE, June, 1989)
October, 1988 to December, 1988
G C E Science
7Community Primary School, Agulu. (FSLC, February, 1986)
September, 1976 to September, 1983
F S L S

Relevant/Working Experience

1Staff Development committee Coordinator, Pure and Industrial Chemistry Dept., Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
May, 2023 to Present
2Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2020 to Present
3Departmental Research Project Representative, Federal College of Education (Technical)Umunze
June, 2016 to January, 2018
4Academic Adviser/Departmental Examination Officer, Federal College of Education (Technical)Umunze
September, 2014 to August, 2018
5Lecturer II, Federal College Of Education (Technical)Umunze
June, 2013 to January, 2020
6Senior Chemistry Teacher, Providence High School Enugu
September, 2007 to March, 2014
7Senior Chemistry Teacher, Modern Ideal College Enugu
September, 2000 to September, 2006

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ifeoma Odika. (2014, ) Government Efforts In Achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) In Nigeria Rex Charles & Patrick Publications, pp 310-324
Journal Articles
1Akinlotan Oluyinka Omoyeni , Odika Ifeoma Maryrose, Okoye Chuma Benedict. (2023, July), "Concentrations, Sources and Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Vegetables Cultivated in the Environs of Rivers Niger - Benue Lokoja, Nigeria", International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 101-108
2Ifeoma M. Odika, Chuma B. Okoye, Obiageli M. Odionyenma, Cecilia N. Aduaka, Njide V .Nwankwo.. (2023, January), "Health Risk Assessment of PAHs from Wheat (Tritcum specie) Bambara Nut (Vigna subterranea) and Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajanifolia) Consumed in Nigeria", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety,, Vol. 14, (Issue 12), pp 39-49
3Ifeoma M. Odika , Gloria C. Nwanisobi , Njideka V. Nwankwo , Ebuka C. Mmaduakor and Obianuju A. Ikeh. (2023, September), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs Contamination Levels and Health Risks in Foods Consumed in Nigeria: A Review", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 558 - 570
4Odika Ifeoma Maryrose , Odidika Collins Chibuzor', Muobike Chidinma Malinda , Okoye Chukwuma Obiajulu. (2023, August), "Dietary Exposure, Risk and Toxicological Evaluation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Some Grains (Beans, Soya Beans, Corn, Guinea Corn) from Markets in Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 63-73
5Ifeoma Maryrose Odika, Chuma Okoye , Njideka Veronica Nwankwo , Uche Virginia Okpala, Cecilia Aduaka , Nneka Onyirioha. (2022, May), "Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Pahs Concentration Levels in Types of Beans and Maize from Markets in South East Nigeria", Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry (SJAC), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 56-61
6Nwanisobi 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, ogiri okpei) sold in Abia State, Nigeria.", American Journal of Applied Chemistry (AJAC), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 48-55
7Nwanisobi 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 (AJAC), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 56-62
8Ifeoma M. Odika, Chuma B. Okoye, Gloria C. Nwanisobi, Obiageli M. Odionyenma, Uche V. Okpala. (2022, August), "Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Foreign and Local Rice Consumed in South East Nigeria", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 17-25
9Ifeoma Maryrose Odika, Gloria Chinenye Nwanisobi, Uche Virginia Okpala, Evangeline Chinyere Obi-Uchendu , Mediatrix Obiageli Odionyenma. (2022, April), "Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Contamination Levels in Underutilized Grains (Guinea Corn, Pigeon Peas and Bambara Nut) in South East Nigeria", American Journal of Applied Chemistry (AJAC), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 43-47
10Ifeoma Odika; Chuma Okoye; Obiageli Odionyenma; Uche Okpala. (2020, May), "Quantification Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs In Grain Legumes From Markets In Anambra And Enugu States Of Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 3035-3040
11I.M. Odika; C.O. Okoye, U.V. Okpala; E.C. Obi-Uchendu. (2020, May), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs Concentration Levels In Foreign And Local Rice Samples From Markets In Enugu State Nigeria.", Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 45, (Issue 3), pp 428-433
12Ifeoma Maryrose Odika, Chinenye Gloria Nwanisobi, Njideka Veronica Nwankwo, Chigozie Micheal Ekwunife and Uchechukwu Michael Onuoha.. (2020, November), "Review On Treatment Efficiency Of Pharmaceutical Effluents Using Natural Coagulants", International Journal of Environmental Chemistry, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 54-61
13Ifeoma Odika; Chuma Okoye; Obiageli Odionyenma; Uche Okpala. (2020, May), "Quantification Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs In Grain Legumes From Markets In Anambra And Enugu States Of Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 3035-3040
14Odika, I. M. and Okoye, C. O. B.. (2018, October), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs Contamination Levels In Nigeria Staple Grains.", International Journal of Innovative Science Research Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 752-757
15Okpala, U. V., Odika, I. M. and Igwenagu, P.. (2018, June), "Entrepreneurial Competencies Needed By Nigerian Chemistry Teachers For Sustainable Economic Development And Self Reliance (A Case Study Of Idemili South LGA Of Anambra State).", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 51- 57
16Okafor Christopher and Odika Ifeoma. (2018, April), "Availability And Utilization Of Laboratory In Teaching And Learning Of Chemistry In Higher Institutions In Anambra State.", School of Sciences Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 160-174
17Odika, I. M. and Okoye, C. O. B.. (2018, October), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs Contamination Levels In Nigeria Staple Grains.", International Journal of Innovative Science Research Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 752-757
18Odika, I. M., Obi-Uchendu, E. C. and Okpala, U. V.. (2017, ), "Concentration Of Some Heavy Metals(Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu, Fe) In Acha Or Fonio(Digitaria Excilis) And Wheat (Pennisetum Glaucum)", ANACHEM Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1467-1471
19Okoye, C. O. B., Odika, I. M. and Odoh, J. E.. (2009, ), "Heavy Metals Content In Grains Commonly Sold In Markets In South East Nigeria:", Plant Product Journal, Vol. 13, pp 4-7
20Okoye, C. O. B., Odika, I. M. and Odoh, J. E.. (2009, ), "Heavy Metals Content In Grains Commonly Sold In Markets In South East Nigeria:", Plant Product Journal, Vol. 13, pp 4-7
Thesis
1Odika Ifeoma Maryrose and Okoye Chuma. (2017, January), "Concentrations Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons,PAHs In Grain Samples From Markets In Enugu And Anambra States, Nigeria".
2Odika Ifeoma Maryrose and Okoye Chuma. (2008, August), "Determination Of Some Heavy Metals (Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu, Fe) In Nigerian Cereal Grains- Rice, Guinea Corn, Millet, Wheat And Fonio".
Projects
1Chukwuma Francisca Nkem and Odika Ifeoma Maryrose. (2019, September), "Influence Of Childbearing On The Academic Achievement Of Student Mothers In Tertiary Institution In Anambra State". Unpublished Project
2Mkpado Christian Ogbonnaya and Odika Ifeoma Maryrose. (2018, September), "Competencies Required By Teachers For Effective Teaching Of Basic Science In Junior Secondary Schools In Orlu Education Zone, Imo State". Unpublished Project
3Adiole Oluchi, Nwokealor Uche, Ezeonuegbu Mmasi and Odika Ifeoma Maryrose. (2018, September), "Strategies For Effective Material Resource Management In Teaching And Learning Of Basic Science In Junior Secondary Schools In Anaocha LGA". Unpublished Project
4Okafor Christopher and Odika Ifeoma. (2017, July), "Availability And Utilization Of Laboratory In Teaching And Learning Of Chemistry In Higher Institutions In Anambra State.". Unpublished Project
5Okeke Oluchi, Nnadiukwu Daniel, Herbert Kevin and Odika Ifeoma. (2017, July), "Assessing The Level Of Awareness Of The Side Effects Of Cocaine And Heroine Among Male Students In Federal College Of Education (Tech) Umunze". Unpublished Project
6Uzoho Chinaecherem, Alimoh Chinaza, Nnakudo Evelyn. (2016, July), "The Students Perception On The Teaching Of Computer Programming Using Practical And Lecture Methods In Orumba South LGA". Unpublished Project
7Odika Ifeoma Maryrose. (1998, June), "Extraction Of Oil From Ginger And The Medicinal Values".
8Odika Ifeoma Maryrose. (1992, June), "Improvisation Of Electrolytic Cell".
Conference Papers
1I.M. Odika; C.O. Okoye, U.V. Okpala; M.O. Odionyenma. (2020, November), "Comparison Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons,PAHs Concentration Levels In Types Of Beans From Markets In South East Nigeria",
2Odika, I. M., Okoye, C.O.B, Okpala,U. V., Obi-uchendu, E.C.. (2019, September), "Comparison Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons,PAHs Concentration Levels In Foreign And Local Rice Samples From Markets In Enugu State Nigeria.",
3I.M. Odika; C.O. Okoye, U.V. Okpala; N.N. Onyirioha. (2019, March), "Determination Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs Concentration Levels In Different Corn Samples From Markets In Enugu State Nigeria.",
4Onyirioha, N.N., Okpala, U.V., Odika, I M.. (2019, March), "Availability Of Chemistry Resources And It's Impacts On Students Academic Achievement In Secondary Schools In Aguata Local Government Area.",
5Okpala, U. V., Odika, I. M. and Igwenagu, P.. (2018, June), "Hindrances To The Development Of Entrepreneurship Skills In Chemistry Education In Nigeria",
6Odika, I.M,, Isreal, J.A., Okpala, U.V.. (2015, November), "Health Hazards Of The Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs, Their Control And Recommendations",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Co-ordinator, "Staff Development Committee" (May, 2023)
2Faculty Welfare Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2021)
3Staff Development Committee, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (October, 2021)
4To checkmate Lecturers lecture attendance, "Faculty lecture monitoring committee" (March, 2021)
5To carry registration of students in the faculty among others, "Faculty Registration Committee" (March, 2021)
6Financial Secretary, Harvest and Bazaar Committee, "St Gabriel the Archangel Parish Idaw River Enugu" (September, 2019 to September, 2021)
7Secretary, "St Augustine's zone 5" (May, 2019 to September, 2021)
8President, "League of Sacred Heart of Jesus, St Gabriel the Archangel Parish Idaw River Enugu" (March, 2019 to September, 2021)
9Examiner and Team Leader, "National Examination Council (NECO)" (August, 2005 to September, 2021)
10Examiner and Team Leader, "The West African Examination Council" (July, 2001 to September, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "American Chemical Society" - 33160701 (member since 2023), https://www.acs.org>membership
2Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/18/04560 (member since 2018), http://www.chemsociety.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"44th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria.", (The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)), 7th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Lagos
Workshops
1"Staff-Student Relationship: A catalyst for a sustainable University System", (Staff development committee, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry.), 30th June, 2023 to 30th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
2"Academic writing and publication", (Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department), 27th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Seminars
1"Eithics in the University", (Staff development committee, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry.), 25th November, 2021 to 25th November, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
2"The technical elements of. writing good academic work", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 28th October, 2021 to 28th October, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Other Events
1"3rd Chemical Society Of Nigeria-Women In Chemistry Training Workshop", (Chemical Society of Nigeria- Women in Chemistry), 2nd June, 2021 to 3rd June, 2021; Virtual
2"4th Chemical Society Of Nigeria Zonal And 17th Coal-City Chemical Conference And Workshop", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Enugu Chapter), 21st March, 2021 to 23rd March, 2021; Enugu
3"43rd International Conference Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, CSN), 22nd November, 2020 to 27th November, 2020; Abuja
4"Webinar Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria- Women in Chemistry), 20th August, 2020 to 21st August, 2020; Virtual
5"42nd Annual International Conference Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, CSN), 8th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; Lagos
6"42nd Annual International Conference Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, CSN), 8th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; Lagos
7"41st Annual International Conference", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, CSN), 16th September, 2018 to 20th September, 2018; Ibadan
8"Workshop On Education Research Writing Project", (Federal College of Education (Technical)- School of Education), 4th June, 2018 to 5th June, 2018; Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze
9"First Training Workshop For Women Chemists", (Chemical Society of Nigeria- Women in Chemistry), 24th May, 2018 to 25th May, 2018; Abuja
10"5th National Conference Of COEASU, South East", (College of Education Association ofStaff Union), 29th November, 2016 to 2nd December, 2016; Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze
11"Workshop On Micro Teaching Practium", (Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze- School of Education), 14th June, 2016 to 15th June, 2016; Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze
12"9th Annual Conference Of Chemical Society Of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, AnambraChapter), 9th November, 2015 to 12th November, 2015; Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze