Dr. Maxwell, Chukwunazo Obikezie

Dr. Maxwell, Chukwunazo Obikezie is a LECTURER I in SCIENCE EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Maxwell, Chukwunazo Obikezie

Staff Profile

Dr. Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie is a lecturer in the Department of Science Education at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. He is a prolific writer with contributions to high-indexed journals, including those indexed in Scopus, and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals. He currently holds multiple leadership roles within the department, including programme coordinator, secretary, editor, and reviewer for the department’s journal, UNIZIK Journal of STM Education, which is the university’s sole departmental publication. He was also among the recipients of Institutional Based Research (IBR) grants in 2025.

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Science Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
SCIENCE EDUCATION

Academic Qualifications

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Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
October, 2024 to Present

Creative Output

Books
1BERNADETTE .A. EZELIORA, ILO UDOCHUKWU C, OBIKEZIE MAXWELL CHUKWUNAZO. (2021, October) BASIC ASTRONOMICAL STUDIES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FAB ANIEH NIG LTD, Vol. 1, pp 1-190
Book Chapters
1Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo. (2025, August) BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION IN CHEMISTRY FOR BEGINNERS Association of Science Educators Anambra (ASEA), pp 117-123
2Onyeka, Edith Chinyere: Obikezie, Maxwell Chukwunazo: Ekoyo, Destiny Onyebuchi. (2025, May) Mathematics in the Digital Age: Examining the Outcome of Computer Applications on Computation, Problem-Solving, and Conceptual Understanding of Mathematics Skills Eagle Leap Publication, pp 76-82
3Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo : Anekwe Christopher Ejike: Juliana Nkiru Nnoli: Abumchukwu Angela Adanna. (2025, December) CHEMISTRY EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AS CORRELATE TO INTEREST AND ATTITUDE IN CHEMISTRY COURSES IN SOUTH EAST UNIVERSITIES Research Beacon Publication, pp 253-269
4Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo: Abumchukwu Adanna Angela. (2020, April) THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN THE PANDEMIC PERIOD IN AWKA CITY ANAMBRA STATE
Journal Articles
1Juliana Nkiru Nnoli, Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Abumchukwu Angela Adanna. (2026, January), "CHEMISTRY EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AS CORRELATE TO THEIR INTEREST IN CHEMISTRY COURSES IN SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITIES", Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism, Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
2CHUKWNAZO, Obikezie Maxwell, IJEAMASI, Enebechi Regina, IZUNNA, Nwuba Shedrack, ANULIKA, Eke Joy. (2025, March), "SCHOOL LOCATIONS AND GENDER MODERATED VARIABLES ON TEACHERS'QUALITY AS PREDICTOR OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE STUDENTS'ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT", Journal Plus Education / Educaţia Plus, Vol. 37, (Issue 1), pp 261
3Joy Anulika Eke, Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie, Madeleine Chinyere Nwankwo. (2025, June), "Investigation on science education chemistry students’ attitudes towards online instruction in public universities", Journal of Research in Environmental and Science Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 57-67
4Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie, Ekoyo Destiny Onyebuch, Esther Ebele Akachukwu, Henrietta Obioma Nnalue. (2025, August), "School locations and gender variables on students’ science process skills as a predictor of academic achievement in senior secondary school", Eureka: Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-7
5Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo: Egolum Evelyn Obianuju: Enebechi Regina Ijeamasi: Okafor-Agbala Uzoamaka Chimuanya: Abumchukwu Adanna Angela: Chikendu Rebecca Ebonam: Ekoyo, Destiny Onyebuchi: Eke Joy Anulika: Awosika Opeyemi Fadekemi: Onyeka Edith Chinyere. (2025, February), "Social Learning Environment and Problem-Solving Technique on Science Education University Students’ Attitudes: Does Gender Moderate the Relationship?", Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE), Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 119-134
6Abumchukwu, Angela. A: Obikezie, Maxwell. C: Ekoyo, Destiny. O: Enebechi, Regina.I: Amobi, Uchenna. V: Mbaegbu, Chioma. S: Akachukwu, Esther. E: Uche, Ekwutosi. D :. (2024, November), "Social Learning Environment And Problem-Solving Techniques On Students' Performance In Senior Secondary School Science: Do Gender Moderate The Correlation?", webology, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 241-256
7Obikezie, Maxwell. C., Chikendu, Rebecca. E, Ozumba, Chisom. C., Akinbode Favour. F. (2023, November), "Mental Health Issues as a Correlate to University Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry", ISSRA Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1-6
8Destiny Onyebuchi Ekoyo, Rebecca Ebonam Chikendu, Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie. (2023, April), "INFLUENCE ON USE OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN TEACHING COMPUTER SCIENCE AMONG UPPER BASIC STUDENTS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE", Advance Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 14-21
9Nwankwo Madeleine Chinyere; Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo. (2023, February), "Science Teacherpreneuship: A Panacea for 21st Century Job Creation in Anambra State, Nigeria", ISSRA Journal of Education, Linguistics and Literature, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 13-21
10Obikezie. M. C;Ezeliorah. B.A; TU Okafor. T.U. (2023, April), "EFFECT OF GENERATIVE LEARNING MODEL ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS'ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CHEMISTRY", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 45-55
11Samuel NNC;Obikezie. M.C. (2022, December), "EFFECTS OF LABORATORY PRACTICAL WORK AND DEMONSTRATION METHOD ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN CHEMISTRY", STEM JOURNAL OF ANAMBRA STAN, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 91-109
12Rebecca Ebonam Chikendu;Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo. (2022, December), "LEARNING STYLES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", STEM JOURNAL OF ANAMBRA STAN, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 69-81
13Maxwell C OBIKEZIE, Adanna A Abumchukwu.. (2022, December), "COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF TEACHING WITH IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND STANDARD INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS'ACADEMIC RETENTION IN CHEMISTRY", UNIZIK Journal of STM Education, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 24-36
14Okwuchukwu K Okonkwo, Uzoamaka Chimuanya Okafor-agbala, Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie. (2022, October), "[PDF] from aspjournals.org SELF CONCEPT AS CORRELATES OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Advance Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 1-11
15Okwuchukwu K Okonkwo, Uzoamaka Chimuanya Okafor-agbala, Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie. (2022, August), "Self Concept as Correlate of Science School Mathematics Achievement in Anambra State", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 3664-3668
16Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Okonkwo Okwuchukwu K, Chikendu Rebecca E. (2022, April), "Interaction effects on teaching with Improvised Instructional Materials and Standard instructional Materials in Secondary School Chemistry", ISSRA Journal of Education, Linguistics and Literature, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 19-25
17Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Okpala Clement C, Amobi Uchenna VIvian. (2022, March), "BIOLOGY TEACHERS LEVEL OF UTILIZATION AND AWARENESS OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BIOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS", Journal Plus Education (JPE) is an official peer - review quarterly journal, issued by the faculty of Educational Science, Psychology and Social Work, "AUREL VLAICU" UNIVERSITY, ARAD, which is also published online, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 141-154
18EKOYO DESTINY ONYEBUCHI, OBIKEZIE MAXWELL CHUKWUNAZO, OKAFOR THERASA UGONWA, EZELIORA BERNADETTE. A. (2022, July), "Challenges of E- Learning by Chemistry Students During the First Wave of Corona Virus Lock down in Nigeria", International Journal of Research Publication and Revies, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 4014-4027
19Chikendu R.E, Obikezie M.C, Eke Joy A. (2021, August), "CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LEARNING STRATEGY ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACHIVEVEMENT AND RETENTION IN CHEMESTRY", GIS Bussines, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 127-138
20FN Ibe, MC Obikezie, RE Chikendu. (2021, May), "EFFECT OF IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS' ACADEMIC RETENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL", IJAAR PUBLISHING, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 19-31
21MC Obikezie, RE Chikendu. (2021, February), "Effect Of Cooperative Group Learning Strategy On Secondary School Students’ Achievement In Chemistry In Anambra State, Nigeria", IJAEM, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 275-283
22Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Abumchukwu Adanna Angela. (2021, June), "ASSESSMENT OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT OF CHEMISTRY TEACHING AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA.", UNIJERPS, Vol. 7, pp 145-165
23Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Abumchukwu Adanna Angela, Chikendu Rebecca Ebonam. (2021, April), "Effect Of Contextual Teaching-Learning Approach On Students’ Retention In Chemistry In Secondary Schools In Anambra State", IJTSRD, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 404-408
24George Patience Chinasa , Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Abumchukwu Adanna Angela. (2021, April), "IMPACT OF GENERATIVE LEARNING MODEL ON ACADEMIC SELF CONCEPT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA (PDF) IMPACT OF GENERATIVE LEARNING MODEL ON ACADEMIC SELF CONCEPT AND ACHIEVEMENT ", IJAAR PUBLISHING, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-16
25Rebecca E Chikendu, Maxwell C Obikezie, Angela A Abumchukwu. (2021, December), "ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN POST COVID-19 ERA IN NIGERIA", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 46-51
26Ibe Franklin Nnanna, Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo. (2021, August), "COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF TEACHING WITH IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND STANDARD INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CHEMISTRY", International Journal of Research in Education and Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 27-40
27MC Obikezie, N.N.C Samuel. (2020, December), "Effect Of Contextual Teaching -Learning Approach On Students' Achievement In Chemistry In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria", IJIRD, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 97-101
28Obikezie Maxwell Chukwunazo, Abumchukwu Adanna Angela, Eke Joy Anulika. (2020, November), "The Challenges Of E-Learning Faced By Secondary School Students In Chemistry During COVID-19 Lockdown In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State", BSUJSMCE, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 104-114
29Ezeliora B.A, Obikezie M.C. (2017, June), "The Challenges Facing Chemistry Teachers In The Utilization Of ICT Packages In Instruction", COOUJOSEAD, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 51-60

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"SOCIAL COMPETENCE AS A PREDICTOR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN CHEMISTRY IN ANAMBRA STATE" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by CHIBUIKEM STEPHEN EGBOJIUGHA
2"EFFECT OF 9E INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION IN DELTA STATE" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Precious Chinazaekpere Ezebilie
Grants
1Awardee: "Chemistry Education Undergraduate Students Mental Health Issues as Correlate to Interest and Attitude in chemistry Courses in South-East Universities" (August, 2025 to December, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND/DESS/UNIZIK/AWKA/IBR/2025/VOL.1
Editorships
1Editor, "INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC SCHOLAR SOCIETY PUBLISHER" (March, 2025)
2Editor, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF STM EDUCATION" (March, 2025)
3Editor, "Erudexa Publishing" (January, 2025)
4Editor, "Multinational Scientific and Innovative Publishers" (November, 2024)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Revista de Estudios e Investigación en Psicología y Educación (Journal of Studies and Research in Psychology and Education)" (January, 2026)
2Reviewer, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF STM EDUCATION" (April, 2025)
3Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (December, 2024)
4Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (December, 2024)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Masters Proposal Defence" (June, 2025 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "FACULTY DEFENSE" (October, 2024 to June, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "EFFECT OF VIRTUAL LABORATORY PRACTICAL ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEIVEMENT AND INTEREST IN CHEMISTRY IN OGIDI EDUCATION ZONE" (April, 2024 to February, 2026). Completed External Exam
4Examiner, "Master Proposal Defense" (March, 2024 to June, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "Teaching practice" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Resource Person, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION" (February, 2026 to February, 2026)
2APPROVED SUPERVISOR, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE SCHOOL OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES" (January, 2025)
3Undergraduate Project Co-Ordinator, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION" (October, 2022 to January, 2025)
4MEMBER, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMITEE" (November, 2022)
5MEMBER, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION SECURITY COMMITTEE" (July, 2021 to July, 2022)
6MEMBER, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE" (July, 2021 to July, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA" - AN/R/14566 (member since 2021), https://trcn.gov.ng
2Graduate Member, "SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (STAN)" - STAN (member since 2021), https://stan.gov.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2024 HYBRID CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA IN COLLABORATION WITH FONTIS AID FOUNDATION ANAMBRA STATE), 1st May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; PHYSICALLY ATTENDED
2"2023 National (Hybrid) Conference", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Physical
3"63rd Annual Conference Science Teachers Association Of Nigeria", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 14th August, 2023 to 17th August, 2023; Zoom
4"62nd SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (STAN (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 15th August, 2022 to 18th August, 2022; Zoom
5"61th STAN conference", (STAN (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria), 23rd August, 2021 to 26th August, 2021; Zoom
Workshops
1"RESEARCH AND STATISTICS TRAINING WORKSHOP", (THE DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE), 20th February, 2024 to 20th May, 2024; PHYSICAL
2"Staff professional conduct; imperative for quality assurance", (Faculty of education Nnamdi Azikiwe university), 2nd November, 2021 to 3rd November, 2021; physical attendee
Seminar
1"RESEARCH MASTERY: THE TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE RESEARCH SUPERVISION FOR STUDENTS'", (DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 23rd February, 2026 to 24th February, 2026; PHYSICALLY ATTENDED