Dr. Joy Ifeyinwa Chikwendu
Dr. Joy Ifeyinwa Chikwendu is a LECTURER II in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Joy Ifeyinwa Chikwendu (Ph.D). I am a lecturer and a researcher with over 5 years experience in Public Health research. I am passionate about academics. I am a fast learner and a team player and I aim to work towards the vision and mission statement of the organization in which I work.
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Address: | Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Federal University Of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2021) July, 2015 to January, 2020 Ph.D Parasitology Parasitology |
| 2 | Federal University Of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, April, 2015) March, 2013 to March, 2015 M.Sc In Parasitology Parasitology |
| 3 | University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2010) January, 2006 to March, 2010 B.Sc In Animal And Environmental Biology Animal And Environmental Biology |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls' College Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.. (SSCE, June, 2004) September, 1998 to April, 2004 WASSC |
| 5 | Federal Government Girls' College Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.. (SSCE, June, 2004) September, 1998 to April, 2004 WASSC |
| 6 | Living Spring Primary School. (FSLC, July, 1997) April, 1992 to March, 1997 First School Leaving Certificate (Primary School Certificate) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Field Operations and marketing, Idups Innovative Solutions January, 2016 to February, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | CO Chukwudike, N Dandam, CB Iwuafor, JG Fulani, BJ Nwankwo, JS Sangari, JI Chikwendu. (2024, February), "Prevalence, perception and knowledge in the management of malaria disease amongst the people of Kubwa, Abuja FCT, Nigeria.", Journal of Clinical and Metabolism Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1-11 |
| 2 | Elosiuba, Nwanneka Victoria, Akulue Justina Chimezie, Imakwu Cyril Ali, Chikwendu Joy Ifeyinwa, Ogbuefi Emmanuel Okwudili and Onyido Angus Ejidikeme. (2023, July), "Abundance and diversity of man-biting mosquito species in the tropical rainforest belt of Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies |
| 3 | Ikponmwosa Owen Evbuomwan, Omokolade Oluwaseyi Alejolowo, Tobiloba Christiana Elebiyo, Charles Obiora Nwonuma, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Evelyn Uwa Edosomwan, Joy Ifeyinwa Chikwendu, Nwanneka Victoria Elosiuba, Justina Chimezie Akulue, Festus Ayorinde Dogunro, Damilare Emmanuel Rotimi, Omorefosa Osarenkhoe Osemwegie, Adebola Busola Ojo, Olusegun George Ademowo, Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi & Olarewaju Michael Oluba. (2023, March), "In silico modeling revealed phytomolecules derived from Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) leaf extract as promising candidates for malaria therapy", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics |
| 4 | Basil Izuchukwu Dim, Abuchi Emmanuel Nwafia, Christian Chibuzo Ibeh, Joy Ifeyinwa Chikwendu, Chibuzo Faustina Okoye, Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka, Emeka Joseph Ekeocha, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku.. (2023, September), "Assessment of Compliance with National Guidelines on Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria among Health Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, Vol. 44, (Issue 16), pp 27-41 |
| 5 | Chikwendu J. I., Elosiuba V. N., Ikeh R.E., Igbokwe, E.A., Ngenebgo U.C., Onyido A. E.. (2022, March), "SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM INFECTION AMONG CHILDREN OF ANAM COMMUNITY, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA.", The Bioscientist, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 213-222 |
| 6 | Onyido, A. E., Elosiuba, V.N., Anyikwa, N.O., Chikwendu, J. I. Ikeh, R. E., Umeaneto, P. U. and Imakwu, C. A.. (2022, April), "Community perception and utilisation of Moringa oleifera in Ohalukwu local government area in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria", Animal Research International |
| 7 | Okoye, C. F., Onyido, A. E. and Chikwendu, J. I.. (2022, April), "Abundance of mosquito vectors of human diseases at the Awka Campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State, Nigeria", Microbes and Infectious Diseases |
| 8 | Ngenegbo, U. C., Alozor, O.A. Ikpeze, O. O. and Chikwendu, J. I.. (2022, September), "Intestinal helminth infection in pupils in a rural community in Nigeria", The Bioscientist |
| 9 | Chikwendu, J. I., Ngenegbo, U. C. Obisike, V. U. and Ikpeze, O. O.. (2022, February), "Molecular and other diagnostic tools used to compare schistosoma haematobium infection in pupils before and after praziquantel treatment", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | Chikwendu, J. I., Elosiuba, V. N. Ikeh, R. E., Ezeala, F. C. Ngenegbo, U. C. and Onyido, A. E.. (2022, February), "Intestinal parasite infections among food vendors in Awkuzu, Nigeria", International Journal of Pathogens Research |
| 11 | E.U. Amuta, A. Onekutu, I.O. Ogbonna and J.I. Chikwendu.. (2020, June), "Water Contact Activities Affecting Prevalence And Distribution Of Intestinal Schistosomiasis In Two Endemic Communities Gwanje And Mada Hills, Akwanga, Nigeria.", Trends in Applied Sciences Research, Vol. 15, pp 275-280, Science Alert TASR |
| 12 | J. I. Chikwendu, A. Onekutu1 and I. O. Ogbonna. (2019, November), "Effects Of Host Blood On Fecundity And Longevity Of Female Anopheles Mosquitoes", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-7, IJPR |
| 13 | J. I. Chikwendu, A. Onekutu, I. O. Ogbonna and E. U. Amuta. (2019, October), "Association Between Schistosoma Mansoni Infection Rates In Humans And In Biomphalaria Pfeifferi Snails In Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-8, SAJRM |
| 14 | J. I. Chikwendu, T. S. Atsuwe1, V. U. Obisike and O. E. Igbor. (2019, July), "Prevalence And Distribution Of Urogenital Schistosomiasis And Trichomoniasis In Oju LGA, Benue State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-5, SAJP |
| 15 | T. S. Atsuwe, V. U. Obisike, J. I. Chikwendu, C. K. Kondo, C. T. Tyoakoso and E. U. Amuta. (2019, December), "Epidemiological Study Of Intestinal Parasites In School Children In Vandeikya LGA, Benue State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Immunology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-8, AJI |
| 16 | V. U. Obisike, O. J. Agbo, M. O. Ogbu, J. I. Chikwendu and E. U. Amuta. (2019, December), "Malaria-related Anaemia Among Children And Adolescents Attending General Hospitals In Obi And Oju Local Government Areas Of Benue State", Asian Journal of Immunology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-6, AJI |
| 17 | T. S. Atsuwe, J. I. Chikwendu and V. U. Obisike. (2019, July), "Survey Of Fresh Water Snails In Vandeikya Local Government Area, Benue State Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-8, AJRIZ |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member of Faculty Central Laboratory Management Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2023) |
| 2 | Secretary of Works Committee and member of registration committee, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria PPSN South East" (February, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 3 | Screening committee member, "John Obiora Memorial Education Foundation" (April, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Entomological Society of Nigeria ESN" - 1097 (member since 2023), http://esn.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria PPSN" - PPSN/SE/2021/0701 (member since 2021), http://ppsn.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Organization for Women in Science" (member since 2021), https://owsd.net/network/nigeria |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Annual Conference of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria), 10th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Owerri, Imo State |
| 2 | "First South East Symposium of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria", (South East PPSN), 20th July, 2023 to 22nd July, 2023; Chukwuemka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam |
| 3 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) Conference 2022", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria), 4th October, 2022 to 7th October, 2022; Delta State University Abraka |
| 4 | "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria Conference 2021", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria), 4th October, 2021 to 8th October, 2021; Olusegun Obasanjo National Airspace center, Airport Road, Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "DAAD workshop on Global Climate Change and Pests/Vectors", (DAAD Alumni), 6th December, 2023 to 9th December, 2023; Pineridge Hotels and Suites, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Qualitative and Polymerase Chain Analysis", (Federal Ministry of Health, NARVC), 23rd November, 2023 to 25th November, 2023; National Arbovirus and Vector Research Centre, Enugu |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Zoological Society Of Nigeria Conference", (Zoological Society of Nigeria), 22nd June, 2016 to 24th June, 2016; University of Nigeria Nnsuka |
| 2 | "Epidemiological Society Of Nigeria Conference", (Epidemiological Society of Nigeria (EPIson)), 13th April, 2016 to 15th April, 2016; National University Commission (NUC) Auditorium |