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Industry: Education & Instruction, Scientific Research & Development:
Senior Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Science at Coventry University, England, United Kingdom (2023 – 2025) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA); Appointed Professor of Medical Biochemistry at Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (October, 2017); Endorsed by the Royal Society (UK, 2024) as a global scholar of exceptional talent in biochemistry and academic leadership; Research Scientist/Lecturer and Administrator at Imo State University (2000 – 2023); over twenty-five (25) years of research and cognitive experience in academia with one hundred and forty (140) scholarly publications. Served as the Head of Department (HOD) of Biochemistry, and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences; Proficient in teaching and research in biomedical science:- bioenergetics & intermediary metabolism, enzymology, molecular pathophysiology/diagnostic biochemistry, target internal organ toxicity assessment, cell & molecular biology, haemoglobinopathies, and related topics. Multiple grants recipient and Principal Researcher/Investigator of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institution-Based Research Intervention Programme; serving as an External Examiner of postgraduate programmes, External Assessor for professorial promotion, Course/Module Facilitator, and Visiting Professor at various universities overseas: Committed to inspiring the next generation of professionals through engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory instruction

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Industry: Education & Instruction, Scientific Research & Development:
Senior Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Science at Coventry University, England, United Kingdom (2023 – 2025)
and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA); Appointed Professor of Medical Biochemistry at Imo
State University, Owerri, Nigeria (October, 2017); Endorsed by the Royal Society (UK, 2024) as a global
scholar of exceptional talent in biochemistry and academic leadership; Research Scientist/Lecturer and
Administrator at Imo State University (2000 – 2023); over twenty-five (25) years of research and cognitive
experience in academia with one hundred and forty (140) scholarly publications. Served as the Head of
Department (HOD) of Biochemistry, and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences; Proficient in
teaching and research in biomedical science:- bioenergetics & intermediary metabolism, enzymology, molecular
pathophysiology/diagnostic biochemistry, target internal organ toxicity assessment, cell & molecular biology,
haemoglobinopathies, and related topics. Multiple grants recipient and Principal Researcher/Investigator of the
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Institution-Based Research Intervention Programme; serving as an External
Examiner of postgraduate programmes, External Assessor for professorial promotion, Course/Module Facilitator,
and Visiting Professor at various universities overseas: Committed to inspiring the next generation of professionals
through engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory instruction

Summary of Core Competencies
 Curriculum design & academic programme development
 Quality assurance & academic governance (Moderator, CQEM)
 Module leadership across biological & biomedical science domains
 Student-centred teaching using inclusive & technology-enhanced methods; audio-visual technology
 Blended learning approach- lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and student-led discussions
 Mentoring & pastoral care (academic adviser to 400+ students)
 Research supervision at undergraduate & postgraduate levels
 Implementing university research projects and publishing in reputable scientific journals
 Interdisciplinary Expertise: nutrition/food biochemistry, structure & biocatalysis, biosignaling,
bioactive compounds (natural products), toxicology/biochemical pharmacology

Specific Analytical Skills for Laboratory Project Supervision
Extraction, isolation, identification and characterization of bioactive compounds/plant natural
products (PNPs) for biological and pharmacological screening and metabolite profiling:
Analytical protocols and instrumentation: Polarity Extraction, Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), Column
Chromatography, Sephadex Chromatography. Spectroscopic techniques: Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-VIS)
and Infrared (IR) spectrophotometry- PerkinElmer Spectrophotometer, USA and Gas Chromatography-
Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)-Agilent Technologies, Inc., USA, Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy
(FT-IR)- PerkinElmer, USA and Hyphenated Techniques e.g. LC-UV.
Medicinal/therapeutic bioactive compounds and pathophysiology (preclinical studies):
Measurement of therapeutic benefits of bioactive compounds in hyperlipidaemia/dyslipidemia,
atherogenicity, – blood lipid profiling, hyperglycaemia/diabetes mellitus, methaemoglobinemia, sickle
erythrocyte membrane destabilization and sickle haemoglobin (HbS) polymerization – biophysical
analyses using rodent and in vitro models; Erythrocyte MCF index and MetHb% using GC-MS, FT-IR
and UV-VIS spectrophotometry.
Broad skills in cell biology and chemistry:
Use of erythrocyte enzymes, notably, glutathione S-transferases, NADH-methaemoglobin reductase,
lactate dehydrogenase and system metabolites (GSH/GSSG ratio, MDA, bilirubin, urea, uric acids,
creatinine, electrolytes, cholesterol, TAG, etc.) as bio-indicators in pathology using rodent and in vitro
models, GC-MS, FT-IR and UV-VIS spectrophotometry. Isolation and separation of plasmid DNA digest
using the Qiagen plasmid miniprep kit and agarose gel electrophoresis.
Preclinical diagnostic pathology (enzymology & histology):
Diagnostic use of enzyme biomarkers (AST, ALT, γ-GT, ALP, ACP, LDH, etc.) to assess organ and tissue
damage and heavy metal exposure in rodent models using UV-VIS spectrophotometry.
Nutraceuticals and food chemistry applications & toxicology:
Diet supplementation and food processing and hazardous substances in foods, amino acids profiling,
protein efficiency ratio (PER), polyphenol oxidases from food and browning reactions, extraction,
purification and assay of enzymes from foods, organoleptic properties and eliminating toxic substances
(e.g. aflatoxins, cyanogenic glycosides, heavy metals) from foods and wines using UV-VIS
spectrophotometry.

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Professional Experience and Career Summary at the University
1. Coventry University, Coventry, England, United Kingdom May 2023 – 2025
Senior Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Science
Duties & Responsibilities at Coventry University
Module Leadership
 Cell Communication, Structure & Function (320+ students; achieved average pass rate >97%)
 Structure, Function & Analysis of Biomolecules (320+ students; achieved average pass rate >95%)
Details of Teaching (Undergraduate & Postgraduate Levels)
 Cell Communication, Structure and Function (Cell & Molecular Biology)
 Structure, Function and Analysis of Biomolecules (Cell & Molecular Biology)
 Research Techniques in Biotechnology (Applied Enzymology)
 Clinical Biochemistry (Hepatic Dysfunction Biomarkers & Diagnostic Enzymology; Lipid Metabolism,
Dyslipidaemia & Cardiovascular Disease)
 Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders (Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders, Biosignaling; Enzymology;
Metabolic Integration & Regulation)
 Research Projects/Laboratory Practical (Pharmacology & Enzymology; Oxidative Stress)
Summary of Professional Duties & Responsibilities at Coventry University
Senior Teaching Fellow
 Ensuring consistency across different assessment briefs and that marking criteria are applied
consistently to coursework, practical work, and exam scripts, as a ‘Super Moderator’, upholding
academic standards
 Supervised 15 successful undergraduate and postgraduate research projects across life science
disciplines, contributing to the institution’s research-led teaching reputation
 Guiding undergraduates in developing and writing laboratory experiment reports, maintaining
high academic standards
 Overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate course activities and curriculum development
 Organising, implementing, and monitoring postgraduate and undergraduate programmes,
maintaining high academic standards
 Providing appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an
academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience (tutored over 400
students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Designing and developing teaching materials, assessment methods, and criteria for individual
modules (assessed over 400 students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Actively contribute to CQEM committee meetings and in various activities, such as periodic
programme reviews, and engage in formal quality assurance and enhancement processes
 Participating in marketing, recruitment and outreach activities - Clearing Day/Open Day activities;
achieving expected targets
2. Independent Scholar & Online Educator May 2022 – Present
 Conducting independent research and actively writing and submitting scientific articles for peer-
reviewed journals
 Authored and co-authored 6 peer-reviewed publications (2022–2025), maintaining active
international research visibility (Ohiagu et al., 2025; in press, Nwaiwu et al., 2025, Ekeanyanwu et
al., 2025, Ohiagu et al., 2024, Graham and Chikezie, 2024, Ekeanyanwu et al., 2022).
 Delivering online teaching and mentoring in biomedical sciences, with focus on biochemistry,
molecular biology, toxicology, and nutrition.
 Maintaining active engagement with academic scholarship, research networks, and professional
development.
3. Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria October 2000 – May 2023; Leave of Absence
Professor of Medical Biochemistry– Lecturer, Administrator and Research Scientist
Summary of Professional Promotions, Duties & Responsibilities at Imo State University
Professor: appointed on1st October, 2017
 Conducting research that enhances the reputation of the research-led teaching institution
(supervised over 50 research students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Implementing university research projects and publications in reputable academic and scientific
journals (published 34 journal articles, and 4 books)
 Overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate course activities and curriculum development
 Organising, implementing, and monitoring postgraduate and undergraduate programmes.
 Providing appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an
academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience (tutored over 300
students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Designing & developing teaching materials, assessment methods, & criteria for individual modules
 Writing and applying for research grants (received 4 TETfund research grants)

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Reader: 1st October, 2013 – 1st October, 2017
 Contributing to the debate and intellectual activities of the academic system
 Organising teaching in a variety of learning settings, such as small group tutorials, large lectures,
and workshops (tutored over 300 students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Designing and developing postgraduate teaching and research supervision (supervised over 60
research students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Undertaking relevant scholarly and research activity, either as part of collaborative projects.
 Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks, including leading modules, to ensure the effective
operation and management of the curriculum
 Writing and applying for research grants (received 1 TETfund research grant)
Senior Lecturer: 1st October, 2010 – 1st October, 2013
 Organising, implementing, and monitoring postgraduate and undergraduate programmes
 Designing and developing postgraduate teaching and research supervision (supervised over 50
research students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Providing necessary advice on study skills, research methods, assessment, and dissertation work
 Exam invigilator, postgraduate programmes
 Delivering teaching, set-up of exams, and marking of exam papers (tutored and assessed over
300 students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
Lecturer I: 1st October, 2006 – 1st October, 2010
 Organising, implementing, and monitoring undergraduate programmes and pastoral care (tutored
over 200 students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Supervising student industrial work experience and seminar presentation/research supervision
(supervised 30 research students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
 Delivering teaching, set-up of exams, and marking of exam papers
Lecturer II: 1st October, 2003 – 1st October, 2006
 Organising, implementing, and monitoring undergraduate programmes and pastoral care.
 Exam invigilator, undergraduate programmes
 Delivering teaching, set-up of exams, and marking of exam papers (assessed over 300 students
across life science disciplines and levels of study)
Assistant Lecturer: 12th October, 2000 – 1st October, 2003
 Assessing undergraduate students’ coursework (assessed over 300 students across life science
disciplines and levels of study)
 Exam invigilator, undergraduate programmes
 Providing mentoring/pastoral care, advice and support to students on academic and personal
levels (tutored and assessed over 300 students across life science disciplines and levels of study)
Details of Teaching
Module Leadership & Programme Level
 Advanced General Biochemistry: Postgraduate
 Bioenergetics: Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Biochemical Pharmacology: Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Biochemical Reasoning: Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Enzymology and Protein Biochemistry: Postgraduate/Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 General Biology: Undergraduate- First Year
 General Metabolism and Regulation: Postgraduate/Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Introductory Biochemistry: Undergraduate- Second Year
 Medical Biochemistry: Postgraduate/Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Membrane Biochemistry: Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Metabolism of Amino Acids/Proteins: Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Metabolism of Nucleic Acids: Undergraduate- Third Year
 Molecular Biology/Biotechnology: Postgraduate/Undergraduate- Fourth Year
 Tissue/Organ Biochemistry: Undergraduate- Fourth Year
Key Leadership Positions
 Head of Department/Member of the University Senate (25th of January, 2011 – 5th of
November, 2012; 8th of January, 2020 to 23rd May, 2023)
 Chairman of Curriculum Committee, updated Department of Biochemistry Programme/Curriculum
(25th of January, 2011 – 5th of November, 2012; 8th of January, 2020 to 23rd May, 2023)
 Associate Dean, Faculty of Biological Sciences (15th of April, 2021 to 3rd of November, 2022)
 Professor and Member of the University Senate (1st of October, 2017 to date)
 Department Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies (20th of January, 2017 – 12th of January, 2018)
 Faculty Secretary, Quality Assurance Unit (11th of November, 2016 to 23rd May, 2023)
 Department Academic Head/Course Adviser (12th of October, 2000 – 24th of July, 2019)
 Secretary, Faculty of Science Welfare Committee (2006 – 2012)
 Faculty Secretary, Committee on Teaching and Coordinating of Biology Courses (2004)
 Department Coordinator (Placement Officer)- Student Industrial Work Experience (2002 – 2012)

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Key Responsibilities as an Administrator: Associate Dean & Head of Department
 Supervising the development and expenditure of an annual budget of NGN 2,225,051.60
 Carrying out staff appraisals and making recommendations for staff promotion
 Creating, monitoring, compiling, and processing academic records, as well as keeping summarised
records of the academic performance of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes
 Digitalization of the faculty and principal support administrator to the Dean of Faculty
 Developing and updating academic curricula for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)/Master of Philosophy
(M.Phil.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Postgraduate Diploma (PG.D.), as well as Bachelor of
Science (B.Sc.) Biochemistry programmes for accreditation
 Presiding over departmental board meetings & responsible for departmental administrative tasks

Key Achievements- Research Grants & Academics/Administration
1. Recipient and Co-investigator (July-December, 2024): Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Institution-Based Research Intervention of Nigerian Universities:
Grant Number: TETF/DR&D/CE/UNI/IMO/IBR/2020/VOL.1
Total Funding: Five Thousand Pound Equivalent (£5, 000 :-)
Levels of plasma amino acids and selected minerals of malarious subjects in Owerri, Nigeria
2. Recipient and Co-investigator (January-June, 2020): Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Institution-Based Research Intervention of Nigerian Universities:
Grant Number: TETFUND/DESS/UNI/OWERRI/2015/RP/Vol.1 (No. 2)
Total Funding: Five Thousand Pound Equivalent (£5, 000 :-)
Diet supplemented with African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) has antidepressant action in a rodent
model of chronic unpredictable mild stress by regulating the vitamins, lymphocytes, platelets and
immune organs
3. Recipient and Principal Researcher/Investigator (February-April, 2019): Tertiary Education Trust
Fund (TETFund) Institution-Based Research Intervention of Nigerian Universities:
Grant Number: TETFUND/DRSS/UNIV/OWERRI/2015/5RP VOL 1 (7)
Total Funding: Five Thousand Pound Equivalent (£5, 000 :-)
Polymerization of deoxygenated sickle haemoglobin in the presence of fractionated leaf extracts
of Anacardium occidentale, Psidium guajava and Terminalia catappa.
4. Recipient and Principal Researcher/Investigator (April-June, 2019): Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFund) Institution-Based Research Intervention of Nigerian Universities:
Grant Number: TETFUND/DRSS/UNIV/OWERRI/2015/5RP VOL 1 (7).
Total Funding: Five Thousand Pound Equivalent (£5, 000 :-)
Phytocomponents from Anacardium occidentale, Psidium guajava, and Terminalia catappa altered
membrane osmotic stability of sickle erythrocytes
5. Recipient and Principal Researcher/Investigator (June-July, 2019): Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFund) Institution-Based Research Intervention of Nigerian Universities:
Grant Number: TETFUND/DRSS/UNIV/OWERRI/2015/5RP VOL 1 (7).
Total Funding: Five Thousand Pound Equivalent (£5, 000 :-)
GC-MS and FT-IR analyses of phytocomponents from petroleum ether fraction of leaf extract of
Psidium guajava
6. Prospective Recipient and Principal Researcher/Investigator: Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFund) Institution-Based Research Intervention of Nigerian Universities:
Anticipated Total Funding: Five Thousand Pound Equivalent (£5, 000 :-)
Pre-clinical evaluation and bioassay-guided identification and characterization of bioactive
compounds from fractionated extracts of Azadirachta indica A. Juss implicated in hepatorenal
toxicity
Additional
 Endorsement: Endorsed by the Royal Society (UK) in 2024 as a global scholar of exceptional
talent in biochemistry and academic leadership
 Research Ranking: Ranked the No. 1 Research Scientist at Imo State University by the AD
Scientific Index (2022–present)
 Visiting Academic Roles: Served as Course Facilitator and Visiting Professor at Hezekiah
University (2022–2023) and as External Examiner/Visiting Professor at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu
Ojukwu University (2022–2023)
 External Assessor: Reviewed academic promotions for professorial and readership positions at
Delta State University (2023), Gregory University (2022), and Abia State University (2022)
 Supervision: Supervised over 350 undergraduate and 26 postgraduate research projects,
contributing to B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in biochemistry (2000–2023)
 Curriculum Leadership: As Head of Department at Imo State University, led successful
undergraduate curriculum revisions that secured NUC accreditation in 2012, 2021, and 2023
 Postgraduate Programme Development: Chaired the design and establishment of postgraduate
(M.Phil. /Ph.D.) programmes approved by the University's Postgraduate Board in 2021

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Summary of Early Career Experience
1. Instructor, University of Port Harcourt Satellite Campus, Owerri, Nigeria (1998–2000)
Delivered foundational science education (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Additional
Mathematics) to pre-degree students and assessed examination scripts.
2. Drug Compounder, Reagan Remedies Pharmaceuticals, Owerri, Nigeria (1998, 3 months)
Performed quality control and assurance on raw materials and finished pharmaceutical products;
assisted with laboratory analyses and chemical compounding.
3. Laboratory Demonstrator, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (1995–
1998)
Led practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students, graded lab manuals,
prepared and maintained laboratory equipment, and ensured compliance with lab protocols.
4. Local Government Coordinator, Nigeria Guinea Worm Eradication Programme (1992–1993)
Oversaw community-based guinea worm eradication initiatives, conducted public health education,
monitored infection rates, and reported progress to relevant authorities.

Education
1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree, Medical Biochemistry:
University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Thesis: Effects of antimalarial drugs on erythrocyte antioxidant enzymes and metabolic markers
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree, Medical Biochemistry/Immunochemistry:
University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
3. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.; Hons.) Degree, Biochemistry:
Bendel State University, Ekpoma, Edo State (Former Bendel State), Nigeria
4. West Africa Examination Certificate (WAEC) Ordinary Level (O/L):
Emaudo Secondary School, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
5. First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC):
Emaudo Primary School, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
Certifications in Professional Practice:
1. Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Professional Practice (PgCAPP) in Higher Education
(Distinction; July 2025)
Coventry University, Coventry, England, United Kingdom (8th May 2024 – 21st March 2025)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
 Developing and Enhancing Academic Professional Practice (completed with distinction)
 Developing and Enhancing Assessment and Feedback (completed with distinction)
 Designing Curriculum in a Higher Education Context (completed with distinction)
Link to: PGCAPP Portfolio of Evidence
2. Certificate in Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI)
Digital Bridge Institute, International Centre for Communication Studies, Abuja, Nigeria (2012)

Hobbies & Interests
 Chess, Football, Swimming
 Audience Response System (ARS, e.g., Mentimeter) Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft
Windows, Portable Document Format (PDF)
 Digital learning & assessment platforms (Aula, Turnitin)

Selected Publications|?????? RESEARCHGATE | GOOGLE SCHOLAR | ORCID ID | SCOPUS |SEMANTIC SCHOLAR
Articles in Learned Journals (2025 – 2015)
1. Nwaiwu, O., Onyeaka, H., Ibekwe, V.I., Okorondu, S.I., Nnokwe, J., Edward, K.C., CHIKEZIE, P.C.,
et al., (2025). Molecular evolutionary phylogeny of 16S rRNA fragments from Ugba (Pentaclethra
macrophylla) seeds. Access Microbiology (food microbiology/fermentation).
2. Ekeanyanwu, R.C., CHIKEZIE, P.C. and Ekeanyanwu, C.L. (2025). Malaria-induced dysregulation of
selected micronutrients… Parasite Epidemiology and Control (Elsevier, indexed, global relevance,
clinical/biomedical impact).
3. Ohiagu, F.O., CHIKEZIE, P.C., Maduka, T.O.-D., Chikezie, C.M. & Paudel, K.R. (2024).
Antioxidants, radical scavengers, and their impact on oxidative stress. Free Radicals and
Antioxidants, (Comprehensive review with international authorship; oxidative stress is central
to multiple disease pathways).
4. Ekeanyanwu, R.C., CHIKEZIE, P.C. and Chile-Agada, A.B. (2022). African nutmeg and
antidepressant effects in rodent model… Scientific Africa (Elsevier, original experimental work,
mental health/nutrition link).
5. Ohiagu F.O., CHIKEZIE, P.C., Chikezie, C.M. and Enyoh, C.E. (2021). Anticancer activity of Nigerian
medicinal plants: A review. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Springer Nature, high citation
potential in ethnopharmacology/oncology).

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6. CHIKEZIE, P.C., Ekeanyanwu, R.C. and Chile-Agada, A.B. (2020). Polymerization of sickle
haemoglobin in the presence of medicinal plant extracts. Bulletin of the National Research Centre
(Springer Nature, strong lab-based biomedical study, translational impact for sickle cell
disease).
7. Ohiagu F.O., Lele, K.C., CHIKEZIE, P.C., et al. (2020). Bioaccumulation and health risk assessment of
heavy metals in food crops. Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology (indexed, clear public
health/environmental impact).
8. Ohiagu F.O., Lele, K.C., CHIKEZIE, P.C., Verla, A.W. and Enyoh, C.E. (2020). Pollution profile and
ecological risk assessment of heavy metals from dumpsites in Onne, Rivers State, Nigeria. Chemistry
Africa (Springer Nature, strong environmental health link indexed, clear public
health/environmental impact).
9. CHIKEZIE, P.C., Ekeanyanwu, R.C. and Chile-Agada, A.B. (2020). Phytocomponents altered
membrane osmotic stability of sickle erythrocytes. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied
Sciences (Springer Nature, sickle cell disease focus, biomedical mechanism).
10. Chikezie, C.M., Ojiako, A.O., Emejulu, A.A. and CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2018). Atherogenicity of diabetic
rats administered single and combinatorial herbal extracts. Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo
University (Elsevier, strong visibility, relevant to dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease).
11. Ojiako, A.O., CHIKEZIE, P.C. and Ogbuji, C.A. (2016). Blood glucose level and lipid profile of
alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats treated with herbal formulations. Journal of Traditional and
Complementary Medicine (Elsevier, strong visibility, relevant to diabetes research).
12. Ojiako, A.O., CHIKEZIE, P.C. and Ogbuji, C.A. (2016). Radical scavenging potentials of single and
combinatorial herbal formulations in vitro. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
(Elsevier, strong visibility, relevant to diabetes research).
13. CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2016). Membrane lipid peroxidation and redox status in sickle cell anaemia patients
incubated in leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine
(mechanistic, biomedical focus on sickle cell disease).
14. CHIKEZIE, P.C., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Mbagwu, F.N. (2015). Bioactive principles from medicinal
plants. Research Journal of Phytochemistry (highly cited, foundational reference in
phytochemistry).
15. CHIKEZIE, P.C., Ojiako, A.O. and Ogbuji, C.A. (2015). Oxidative stress in diabetes mellitus.
International Journal of Biological Chemistry (clear disease relevance, mechanistic insight).

Books Edited
1. CHIKEZIE, P.C., Agomuo, E.N. and Amadi, B.A. (2021). Biochemistry: A Fundamental Approach II.
Practical Manual. Vol. II. Hysab Prints & Publishers Ltd, Owerri, Nigeria.
2. CHIKEZIE, P.C., Agomuo, E.N. and Amadi, B.A. (2014). Biochemistry: A Fundamental Approach.
Vol. 1. Tonyben Publishers, Owerri, Nigeria.
3. Obiukwu, C.E., Okorie, P.U., Dozie, I.N.S., Amadi, B.A., Ezeibekwe, I.O., Agomuo, E.N., Mbagwu,
F.N., Ajero, C.M.U., Onuoha, C.I. and CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2006). Basic Biology for Universities.
Megasoft Publishers, Owerri, Nigeria.
4. Keke, I.R., Uwaezuoke, J.C., Onuoha, C.I., Mbagwu, F.N., Ajero, C.M.U. and CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2002).
Basic Biology Laboratory Manual. Udebiuwa Press, Owerri, Nigeria.
5. Agomuo, E.N., Amadi, B.A., CHIKEZIE, P.C. and Ibegbulem, C.O. (2002). Basic Analysis and
Research Methods in Biochemistry. Supreme Publishers, Owerri, Nigeria.

Book Chapter Contributions
1. Ibegbulem, C.O., Iheanacho, K.M.E., Igwe, C.U. and CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2014). Velocity, rates and
kinetics of industrial reactions and processes. In: Ojiako, O.A. (Ed.). Laboratory Experiments in
Biochemistry (A Student’s Manual). FUTO Press Ltd., Owerri, Nigeria. pp. 421-428.
2. CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2005). Biochemical Techniques. In: Ukaga, C.N. and Onyeka, P.I.K. (Eds.). Basic
Techniques in Biology. Optimal Publishers, Enugu, Nigeria. pp. 94-101.
3. CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2002). Biological Molecules. In: Keke, I.R., Uwaezuoke, J.E., Onuoha, C.I., Mbagwu,
F.N., Ajero, C.M.U. and CHIKEZIE, P.C. (Eds.). Basic Biology Laboratory Manual. Udebiuwa Press,
Owerri, Nigeria. pp. 58-67.
4. CHIKEZIE, P.C. (2002). Enzyme Action. In: Keke, I.R., Uwaezuoke, J.C., Onuoha, C.I., Mbagwu, F.N.,
Ajero, C.M.U. and CHIKEZIE, P.C. (Eds.). Basic Biological Laboratory Manual. Udebiuwa Press,
Owerri, Nigeria. pp. 68-73.

Professional Conference Attendance
1. The 22nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kano State, Nigeria; 18th – 21st September, 2002.
2. The 2nd South East Zonal Symposium, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; 2nd September, 2004.

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3. The 24th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria; 24th – 27th November,
2005.
4. The 3rd National Conference of the Society for Occupation Safety and Environment Health
(SOSEH). Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria; 8th – 11th November, 2006.
5. The 5th Congress of the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(FASBMB), Commemorating the 26th Annual Conference of National Society of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, Abuja, Nigeria; 21th – 24th November, 2006.
6. The 27th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; 6th – 9th November,
2007.
7. The 4th Annual Conference of the Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN). Federal University of
Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; 21st November, 2007.
8. The 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ekiti State, Nigeria; 6th – 9th December, 2009.
9. The 2nd Biannual National Conference on Science and Technology and Exhibition (NASCOSTE),
Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; 23rd – 28th May, 2010.
10. The 2nd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB-2010): Biotechnology for
Sustainable Human Society, Khartoum, Sudan; 25th – 27th October, 2010.
11. The 30th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), Kebbi State, Nigeria; 24th
– 27th October, 2010.
12. The 32nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(NSBMB), University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria; 14th – 17th November,
2012.
13. The 1st International Conference on Biosciences Research (ICBR) – Awka 2015. Biosciences
Research Support Foundation, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria; 25th – 29th May, 2015.
14. The 4th International Conference on Healthcare and Life Science Research, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia; 17th and 18th July, 2015.
15. The 7th South East Zonal Symposium (MOUAU, 2015) of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State,
Nigeria; 13th – 14th August, 2015.
16. The 9th Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) South East Zonal
Conference, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Imo State; Nigeria, 19th July, 2017.

Referees
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