Mr. Ejike Celestine Orji
Mr. Ejike Celestine Orji is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Orji, Ejike, Lecturer 2, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I specialize in molecular biology and genetics.
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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, May, 2026) May, 2023 to March, 2026 P.hD Medical Biochemistry |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, April, 2012) April, 2009 to April, 2012 M Sc. Molecular Biology And Genetics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2007) April, 2002 to December, 2006 B Sc. |
| 4 | Metu Memorial Secondary School, Odakpu, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. (SSCE, April, 1999) November, 1993 to April, 1999 WAEC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2024 to December, 2025 |
| 2 | NOMINATION OF DEPARTMENTAL CAREER OFFICERS, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2021 to June, 2025 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2020 to January, 2024 |
Creative Output
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| 1 | Nworji, Ogechukwu Frances, Orji, Ejike Celestine. (2026, June) WORKBOOK FOR PRACTICAL CLASSES IN COMPUTATIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ogechukwu Frances Nworjia*, Joy Ogana, Ejike Orji, Uchechukwu Ogbodoaand Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, April), "Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Microcosms by Indigenous Microbial Communities in Ubeji, Nigeria", Biotechnology Journal International, Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 252-263 |
| 2 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo a, Christian Obiajulu Ezeigwe a,Orji Ejike Celestine a*, Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku aand Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo. (2026, June), "photochemistry and Anti-Ulcerogenic Effects of the Ethanol Extract of Psidium guajavaon Indomethacin-Induced Ulcerin Wistar Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 35, (Issue 4), pp 47-63 |
| 3 | Ogana Joy a, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances a, Orji Ejike Celestine a*, Ngwu Ogochukwu Rita a and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo a. (2026, May), "Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Earthworms Exposed to Soil Contaminated with Thermal Power Station Condensate and Used Transformer Oil in Delta State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 83-94 |
| 4 | Ogechukwu Frances Nworji a*, Joy Ogana a, Ejike Celestine Orji a, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo aand Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, June), "Effect of a Six-month Attenuation Study on the Concentration of Heavy Metals in Crude-oil-impacted Soil from Ubeji, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 62-74 |
| 5 | Joy Ogana, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Celestine Ejike Orji, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu. (2025, November), "Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Crude Polluted Soil from Esaba, Ughelli South, Delta Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 591-601 |
| 6 | Ogana, Joy, Nworji, Ogechukwu Frances, *Orji, Ejike Celestine, and Ezenwelu, Chijioke Obinna. (2025, May), "Oxidative Stress Markers (Malondialdehyde, Catalase, Superoxide Dismutase, Glutathione-Peroxidase, and Glutathione Reductase) and Metallothionein Activities of Papyrocarpus Afer", the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 5) |
| 7 | Joy Ogana1, Victor Eshu Okpashi2*, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji1, Orji Ejike Celestine1, Ezenwelu Chijioke Obinna1 and Akpo David Mbu. (2025, September), "Effects of contaminated Soil from Electric Transformer and Condensate of Thermal Power Station on Antioxidants Enzyme and Metallothionein of exposed Earthworms.", Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, Vol. 23, (Issue 8) |
| 8 | Obudulu C., Ezenwa H. K., Orji E. C, Aghalu U. C., Ikeh M. I. Olisa C. S, Okafor N. C. (2025, August), "Effect of Solanum aethiopicum aqueous extract on acute hyperlipedemia in Triton x-100 induced Wister albino rats (Rattusnorvegicus)", African Journal of Biochemistry Research |
| 9 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Ejike Celestine Orji, Shalom Mmesoma Ahams and Vivian Chizoba Anokwuru. (2025, August), "Anti-ulcerative and biochemical effects of aqueous extract of Carica papaya pulp on indomethacininduced ulcerative rats", International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 1084 - 1089 |
| 10 | OBUDULU, Chibuzor, 1OKOYE, Chiamaka Judith, 1IKEH, Ifeanyi Mulumba, 1AGHALU, Uchenna Chinonye, 2ORJI, Ejike Celestine, 1OLISA, Chinemerem Sylvia, 1OKPANI, Ifeanyi Sunday and 1OBINWEKE, Helen Obianuju. (2025, September), "EVALUATION OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN SELECTED EXOTIC FRUIT SAMPLES FROM EKE-AWKA MARKET, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Animal Research International, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 6514 – 6521 |
| 11 | Orji Ejike Celestine a*, Enemor Victor Henry Azubike a, Ogana Joy a, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances a, Chigbo Malachy Chidiebere a, Nwokeoma Cheryl Ifeanyichukwu b, Abiaka Victoria Obianuju a, Anachu Chigaemezu a and Ifezue Victory Chinedu a. (2025, November), "Comparative effects of Crude Ethanol Zapoteca portoricensis Leaf Extract and its Fractions on Some Kidney Markers in Formalin-Induced Inflammation in Rats", science domain, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 2581-9992 |
| 12 | Orji Ejike Celestine1*, Enemor Victor Henry Azubuike1, Okoye Ujunwa Jennifer1, Unegbu Ifeanyichukwu Chukwubuikem1, Ogana Joy1, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances1, Chigbo Malachy Chidiebere1. (2025, November), "Hepatoprotective Evaluation of Crude Ethanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Zapoteca portoricensis Leaves in Formalin-Induced Inflammatory Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 34, (Issue 6), pp 114-125, 2025 |
| 13 | Ogana, Joy, Nworji, Ogechukwu Frances, Orji, Ejike Celestine, Ezenwelu, Chijioke Obinna, Eze, Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi. and Onwurah, Ikechukwu Noel Emmanuel. (2025, June), "Risk Assessment of Consumption of Pah-Contaminated Papyrocranus Afer from Banegbe River", We are contacting from the International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 250-266 |
| 14 | Ogana, Joy, Nworji, Ogechukwu Frances, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ngwu, Ogochukwu Rita, Iloanya, Ebele Loretta. (2025, December), "Accumulation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Content in Talinium Triangulare Grown in Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS, Vol. 14, (Issue 11), pp 1084 - 1089 |
| 15 | OBUDULU, Chibuzor, OKOYE, Chiamaka Judith IKEH, Ifeanyi Mulumba AGHALU, Uchenna Chinonye ORJI, Ejike Celestine OLISA, Chinemerem Sylvia OKPANI, Ifeanyi Sunday OBINWEKE, Helen Obianuju. (2025, September), "EVALUATION OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN SELECTED EXOTIC FRUIT SAMPLES FROM EKE-AWKA MARKET, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Animal Research International (ARI), Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 6514 – 6521 |
| 16 | 1Ogana Joy, 3Victor Eshu Okpashi*, 1Nworji Ogechukwu Francis, 1Oriji Ejike Celestine, 2Eze Sabinus Oscar, and 2Onwurah Ikechukwu N.E.. (2024, September), "ASSESSMENT OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL, IN USED ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER OIL, CONDENSATE, THERMAL POWER EFFLUENT SOIL AND DUMP SITES", Science World Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 591-595 |
| 17 | Lebechukwu, B.C, Mbachu, N.A., Eleje, G.U., Orji, E. C. *, Obiegbu, N.P., Umennadi, R.O. (2024, March), "Neutrophil-lymphocyte and Platelet-lymphocyte Ratios of Pregnant Women Living with HIV/AIDS", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vol. 16, (Issue 5), pp 40-47 |
| 18 | Ehichanya Chinonyerem Augusta a, Igwilo Innocent Onyeze a, Orji Ejike Celestine a*, Nwolisah Ogechukwu Sylvia a, Okochi Chiamaka Vivian a, and Chibo Elekwachi. (2024, September), "The Physicochemical and Nutritional Analysis of Coconut Oil ( Cocos nucifera ) Extracted from the Tall Tree Variety", Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 9), pp 75-84 |
| 19 | Joy , O., Celestine , O. E., & Frances , N. O.. (2023, July), "Biochemical Response and Histopathologic Alterations in Papyrocranus afer from Banegbe River, Delta State, Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology,, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 11–25. |
| 20 | Nworji, O.; Ogana, J.; Orji, E.; ohanenye, I.; Ezeigwe, O.; Enemor, A.. (2023, July), "The Chloroplast Genome of a V. amygdalina Specie Isolated from Awka, Nigeria: Comparative and Phylogenetic Analysis.", Preprints.org, Vol. 07, (Issue 778) |
| 21 | Ogana Joy1, Orji Ejike Celestine1*, Nworji Ogochukwu Frances1 and Okechukwu NN Okoye2. (2023, June), "Human Health Risks Assessment of Some Heavy Metals in Papyrocranus Afer from Banegbe River", Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Vol. 50, (Issue 5), pp 42101-42110 |
| 22 | C. N. Ezekwesili a*, O. C. Ezeigwe a, R. N. Asomugha a, C. A. Ekwunife a, C. C. Ekwealor a, S. C. Adindu a and E. C. Orji a. (2023, May), "Chronic Toxicological Assessment of Aqueous Extract of a Combination of Nauclea latifolia Root and Acalypha torta Leaf on the Liver, Kidney and Heart of Wistar Rat", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 23 | Grace Nneka Onwubiko, Ejike Celestine Orji, Eleazar Chukwuemeka Anorue, Uzodinma Ikedinuche Onwubiko and Henry Amaechi Onwubiko. (2022, June), "Antibacterial Potentials of Zapoteca Portoricensis (jacq) H. M. Hernandez on Medically Important Strains of Bacterial", Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Vol. 44, (Issue 4), pp 35670 - 35678 |
| 24 | Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor1, Ejike Celestine Orji1*, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo1, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji1 and Chinaza Lucy Ibeneme1. (2021, June), "Extraction And Comparative Characterization Of Oils From Edible Seeds Of Glycine Max And Sesamum Indicum", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 8(4): 1-9, |
| 25 | • Ezeigwe, O. C., Okpala, C. O., Okeke, C. S., Amuzie, P. C., Okeke, B. A., Ikechukwu, D. I., Orji, E. C and Naomi Ngozi Nnadi, N. N.. (2020, June), "Hypoglycemic Property Of Different Fractions Of Crude Ethanol Extract Of Azadirachta Indica Leaves In Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 2321–2705 |
| 26 | V. H. A. Enemor1, O. F. Nworji1*, U. C. Ogbodo1, O. R. Ngwu1, E. C. Orji1 and I. O. Ohagim1. (2020, December), "Screening Of Carica Papaya Seeds For Pharmacologically Bioactive And Nutritionally Beneficial Substances For Optimization Of Its Nutraceutical Potential", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 11), pp 12(11): 59-66, |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" (member since 2011), https://www.nsbmb.org.ng/ |