Dr. Ozioma Juliana Anekwe-nwekeaku
Dr. Ozioma Juliana Anekwe-nwekeaku is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Ozioma Juliana Anekwe-Nwekeaku, a lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, I am a person who strives for excellence in all I do. I am proactive, always ready to learn. My career objective is to provide world-class solution that will facilitate the accomplishment my corporate organizations’ goals with accuracy and precision. I have extensive experience in teaching and quality control in Industries. I also believe sustainable development. I have Excellent research and analytical skills, Good Initiative, Good Inter Personal Skills and Organizational Skills and Ability to adapt to any environment.
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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. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019) October, 2012 to March, 2019 PhD / ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Master Degree, May, 2011) April, 2009 to May, 2011 MSc/PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) May, 2000 to September, 2005 BTECH/CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY |
| 4 | MARIST COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMY. (GCE, December, 2001) September, 1994 to June, 2001 |
| 5 | SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. (FSLC, September, 1995) September, 1989 to May, 1994 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | DEPARTMENTAL TIMETABLE OFFICER, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | CO-COVENER ASUU WELFARE, ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITY (ASUU) October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Cordinator, Departmental Coordinator for CHM 112 February, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | member, Faculty of Physical Science Grants committee August, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | chairman, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry Open Spaces And Space Allocation May, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY March, 2020 to Present |
| 8 | CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR, JUPEB NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY February, 2017 to June, 2020 |
| 9 | QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER, IIBETO PETROCHEMICAL IND. LTD NNEWI September, 2008 to April, 2016 |
| 10 | QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER, BISCUIT BEST INVESTMENT LTD August, 2007 to August, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Chris-Okafor, P.U., Ezeigwe, C.O., Aniekwe, J.O. and Onuzuluike, C.M.. (2019, June) Practical Chemistry manual for JUPEB students Instamatic Technologies,, pp 86 |
| 2 | Chris-Okafor, P.U., Ezeigwe, C.O., Aniekwe, J.O. and Onuzuluike, C.M.. (2017, November) Study Guide On Chemistry For Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Instamatic Technologies, Onitsha, Anambra State., pp 517 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Ozioma J Anekwe-Nwekeaku, Blessing I Tabugbo. (2025, June), "Synthesis of biodiesel from Cyperus esculentus seed oil: Investigation of temperature effect on the transesterification kinetics and bond structure", Biomass and Bioenergy, Vol. 197, pp 107766 |
| 2 | Afeez T Gbajabiaimila, Elias E Elemike, Bamidele H Akpeji, Hamzah A Bawa, Ismail Hossain, Charles Pere, Ozioma J Anekwe-Nwekeaku. (2025, March), "Enhanced Solar-Assisted Degradation of Sunset Yellow Dye Using Plant-Mediated Ag-TiO2/Na-BNT Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance Optimization", Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, pp 100682 |
| 3 | Chris-Okafor, P.U., Nwokoye,, J.N., Anekwe-Nwekeaku, O.J., Tabugbo, B. I.,Emole. P.O., Okpalaunegbu C., Nwokolo M.C.,& Rilwan, U. (2024, May), "Pigment-Extender Effect of Umunze Clay on Screeding Paint.", Advanced Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 540-549 |
| 4 | Pauline U. Chris-Okafor,Joy N. Nwokoye , Ozioma J. Anekwe-Nwekeaku, Precious O. Emole , Blessing I. Tabugbo , Marcellinus C. Ogudo, Usman Rilwan. (2024, April), "Impact of Reinforcement on Environmentally Green Bio-Composites of HDPE/Mixed Agro-Waste: Via Mechanical, Surface Morphology, Water Absorption, and Biodegradable Properties", Asian Journal of Green Chemistry, (Issue -8), pp 360-372 |
| 5 | Ozioma J. Anekwe-Nwekeaku, Tope O. Afere, Chidinma M. Muobike, Ifeyinwa B. Tabugbo, Njideka V. Nwankwo, Vincent I. E. Ajiwe. (2024, June), "Comparative Analysis of the Fuel properties of Methylesters of Pentaclethra microphylla and Dacryodes edulis seed oils", Open Access Journal of Science Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 19-26 |
| 6 | Osuji LC, Akaranta O, Chikwe TN and Anekwe-Nwekeaku OJ. (2024, July), "Absorption of Crude Oil from Water Surface Using Shells of Periwinkle, Thales (Ngolo) and Oyster", Osuji LC, Akaranta O, Chikwe TN and Anekwe-Nwekeaku OJ, Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 7 | Aloysius, C., John-Dewole, O., Anekwe, O.J. & Nwabueze E.I.. (2024, May), "Investigation of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Concentrations in Natural and Synthetic Product Cosmetics Used in Lagos, Nigeria.", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 5) |
| 8 | A I Obi, V I E Ajiwe, O J Anekwe, E C Ezeudu, C N Aduaka. (2023, March), "1. Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study of the Acetylation of Cucumeropsis mannii Seed Shell.", Science Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 45-50 |
| 9 | E.J Morah, D.O Okeke, O.J Anekwe-Nwekeaku, C.M Muobike, U.J Ezeanyeaka. (2023, December), "Cellulose NanoCrystal Isolated from Bean Seed Hulls: Acetylation and Characterisation.", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research,, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 54-76. |
| 10 | PU Chris-Okafor, CO Onwuka, OJ Anekwe, MC Ogudo. (2021, September), "Impact Of Fillers On Mechanical, Morphological, Water Inhibition And Biodegradeabilty Properties", Organic Polymer Material Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Marcellinus Chibuike Ogudo , Pauline Uchechukwu Chris-Okafor, Joy Nwando Nwokoye, Juliana Ozioma Anekwe. (2021, August), "Mixed Agro-waste Biocomposites Of Low Density Polyethene; Impact Of Fillers On Mechanical, Morphological, Water Imbibition And Biodegradability Properties", American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 44-49 |
| 12 | EJ Morah, VIE Ajiwe, PC Okonkwo, BC Ikezuagu NC Eboagu, O J Anekwe. (2021, June), "Elemental Analysis Of Soil And Effluent Samples Sourced From Hermas Paint Industry, Enugwu-Ukwu", . American Journal of Applied Chemistry., Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 49-52 |
| 13 | EJ Morah, TU Onuegbu, PC Okonkwo, BC Ikezuagu NC Eboagu, O J Anekwe. (2021, June), "Physico-chemical Analysis Of Effluent Samples From Hermas Paint Industry Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State", . American Journal of Applied Chemistry., Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 22-26 |
| 14 | EE Christian, OC Chukwuemeka, E Daniel, AO Juliana, PAC Okoye, VIE Ajiwe. (2021, March), "Immobilization Potential Of Cow Manure For Heavy Metal Remediation From Refuse Dump Soil", International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, pp 44-45 |
| 15 | Ezeigwe, O.C; Okpala, C. O; Ogana, J; Akonam N.E; Aziagba, B.O; Nnadi, N.O; Anekwe, O.J and Nwobodo, V.O.G. (2020, March), "Comparative Phytochemical And Nutritional Profiles Of Ficus Capensis And Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius Leaves", . International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 15-21 |
| 16 | O.J Anekwe, V.I.E Ajiwe and M.O Ekeoma. (2019, September), "Bond stability and Fatty acid profile of ColocynthusVulgaris Biodiesel, Biodiesel Blend And Petrodiesel.", Anachem Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1733-1742 |
| 17 | V.I.E Ajiwe; O.J Anekwe and C.I Awuzie. (2016, September), "Juice Production From Mesocarp Extract Of The Fruit Of Landolphiakirkii (T.Dyer)", Anachem Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1224-1228 |
| 18 | Anekwe, O.J andAjiwe, V.I.E. (2015, June), "Comparative Analysis Of The Fuel Properties Of Ethylester Biodiesels From Cyperus Esculentus, Sesamum Indicum And Colocynthus Vulgaris Seed OilS", Journal of Energy and Natural Resources, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 40-44 |
| 19 | O. J Anekwe, , V.I.E Ajiwe and H.O Nnabuenyi. (2011, September), "Chemical Composition, Characterization Of Oils From The Fruit Of Landolphiakirkii (T.dyer)", Anachem Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1040-1044 |
| 20 | Ajiwe, V.I.E; Anekwe, O.J and Ndukwe, G.I. (2006, March), "Preliminary Study On The Pharmaceutical Constituents Of Costusafer (Ker) Leaf Okpete", ZARIACHEM, Vol. 3, pp 65-68 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "MODIFICATION OF GROWTH MEDIA FOR Scenedesmus and Nitchzer spp. FOR FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS PRODUCTION IN RACEWAY POND" (July, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENTAL TIMETABLE OFFICER" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "DEPARTMENTAL LAB. REVITALIZATON COMMITTEE" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "SANITATION COMMITTEE" (January, 2024) |
| 4 | COORDINATOR, "CHM 112" (April, 2022) |
| 5 | CHAIRMAN, "OPEN SPACE AND SPACE AND ALLOCATION (OSSA)" (October, 2021) |
| 6 | PRESIDENT 7AM MASS CHOIR, "ST LAWRENCE CHAPEL AWKA" (January, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED CHEMISTS OF NIGERIA (ICCON)" - 6/6/24/3841 (member since 2024), https://iccon.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" - ANZ/08/003 (member since 2008), https://www.chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Innovation and Development in Chemical Sciences for Industrial and Economic Sustainability”.Chemical Society of Nigeria 46th Annual International Conference, Workshop, and Exhibition,", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Computational expertise and smarter writing”,10th -11th may 2023", ((Women in Chemistry, Chemical Society Of Nigeria)), 10th May, 2023 to 11th May, 2023; virtual |
| 3 | "The Role Of Chemistry In Solving The Present Economic And Security Challenges in Nigeria", (Chemical Society Of Nigeria), 18th September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Yola, Adamawa State. |
| 4 | "Chemistry and Its Applications”, (Vcca-2022)", (Prof Ponnadurai Ramasami), 8th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; virtual |
| 5 | "GLOBAL ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC WASTE: HEALTH HAZARD FOR AFRICA : CHALLANGES AND PROSPECT IN NIGERIA ENERGY MIX", 21st March, 2019 to 23rd March, 2019; ENUGU STATE", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA)), 22nd September, 2021 to 24th September, 2021; physical lagos state |
| 6 | "COAL AND BIOMASS UTILISATION : CHALLANGES AND PROSPECT IN NIGERIA ENERGY MIX", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 21st March, 2019 to 23rd March, 2019; ENUGU STATE |
| 7 | "CHEMISTRY : RESOURCE UTILISATION AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 7th September, 2016 to 10th September, 2016; ANAMBRA STATE |
| 8 | "CHEMISTRY, A FACTOR IN ESATBLISHING PRIMARY CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, THE CHALLANGIES BEFORE NIGERIAN CGHEMISTS", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 14th June, 2006 to 15th June, 2006; ZARIA |
| 9 | "Global Womens breakfast meeting : Catalyzing Diversity in science", (WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY), nnamdi azikiwe university awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "“Chemical Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for the Chemical Industries in Nigeria.”", (Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON) 19th Mandatory Continuing Professional Development(MCPD) Workshop/Induction &Fellowship Investiture,.)), 5th June, 2024 to 6th June, 2024; University of Lagos |
| 2 | "6th training and capacity building workshop on : From Laboratory to market, Building profitable ventures in chemistry with bank of industry and turning ideas into solution : Entrepreneurship skills development for chemists", (WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY), 28th May, 2024 to 28th May, 2024; zoom |
| 3 | "Research and Technopreneurial Innovations for Sustainable Development’", (WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY), 22nd April, 2024 to 25th April, 2024; Central Instrument laboratory University of Port Harcourt |
| 4 | "Addressing the Chemical Sciences gap among minority groups in Nigeria: measuring the impact of instrumentation and soft skills for global competitiveness", (Africa our dream education initiative 2023 chemical sciences workshop), 30th May, 2023 to 1st June, 2023; University of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu State Nigeria. |
| 5 | "“Acquiring Effective Skills for Chemical Production & Analysis: A panacea for national development”,, 29th Nov-1st Dec, 2022;", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 29th November, 2022 to 1st December, 2022; Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State |
| 6 | "ENHANCING THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OF THE 21ST CENTURY FEMALE CHEMIST, (Women in Chemistry), 22nd May 2022 to 24th may 2022.", (WOMEN IN CHEMISTRYY), 22nd May, 2022 to 24th May, 2022; Port Harcourt Rivers State |
| 7 | "IMPROVING STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN JUPEB EXAMINATIONS", (JOINT UNIVERSITIES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS BOARD JUPEB), 3rd December, 2018 to 4th December, 2018; IMO STATE |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "“CHARACTERIZATION OF OPTICAL LAYERS USING UV-VIS / NIR SPECTROSCOPY”,", ((webinar of the Wiley Analytical Science), 28th April, 2022 to 28th April, 2022; virtual |