DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
OKOROAFOR, DORCAOKAYO
OKOROAFOR, DORCAOKAYO i san Academic Laboratory Technologist at the University of Port Harcourt’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Head of the Central Research Laboratory for Phytomedicine, Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy. Her responsibilities include managing the laboratory, maintaining equipment, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed. She also supervise and train staff and students, manage budgets and resources, and conduct risk assessments. As a member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Committee, she contribute to the development of research projects and initiatives. With 14 years experience, Okoroafor, Dorcas Okayo’s skills include laboratory operations, technical expertise in pharmacognosy and phytotherapy, leadership, and health and safety management.
Professor Orish Ebere Orisakwe
Prof Orish Ebere Orisakwe is a well-grounded scientist that has integrated complementary scientific domains, to create the field of Environmental Pharmacotoxicology EPT. With over 350 scholarly publications he has collaborated with and influenced the work of over 1000 scientists in many countries. Through his collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Global Environmental Monitoring System, the University of Port Harcourt was made a Center of Excellence for the Food Monitoring and Assessment Program (GEMS/Food Program) in Nigeria.
He mounted the first stand-alone graduate program in Toxicology in Africa which was instrumental in the establishment of African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has supervised over 24 PhD students some of whom are Professors outside Nigeria. Prof Orisakwe was a founding member and pioneer President of the West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT) and has been instrumental in the organization of the annual meetings of this Society. Professor Orisakwe has garnered several accolades for his work: Fellow of European Registered Toxicologist; Fellow of Academy Toxicological Sciences, USA (First African); WINNER, 2012 Society of Toxicology (USA) Global Senior Scholar Exchange program. He has served on several prestigious national, international committees and think tanks.
Research profile online
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Orish-Orisakwe https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=orisakwe+oe+&oq=OR https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5806-9858
https://publons.com/wos-op/a/1184106/ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5806-9858 https://researcherid.com/rid/AFL-1108-2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=orisakwe+oehttps://loop.frontiersin.org/people/112593/overviewhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Orish-Orisakwe
Professor Jonah Sydney Aprioku
Jonah Sydney Aprioku is a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is an accomplished pharmacist, pharmacologist and toxicologist. He obtained his B.Pharm degree from the University of Benin and his MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Port Harcourt. Professor Aprioku has been teaching and conducting research in pharmacology and toxicology within and outside the University of Port Harcourt for over 15 years. Professor Aprioku was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015 and Full Professor in 2018. He has supervised over 20 postgraduate research projects (including 4 PhDs), and continuously provides mentorship to many. He has authored over 70 original research articles and presented many scientific papers at local and international workshops and conferences. He is an Editorial Board member and Reviewer for reputable journals and also member of many professional bodies. He has held prominent academic and administrative positions and is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Port Harcourt. He has served as External Examiner for undergraduate, MSc and PhD candidates in various universities within and outside Nigeria. He has also served as Accreditation Team Leader and Member to different universities and has won many meritorious awards, including, Top Performer Award by the University of Port Harcourt in 2023.
Professor Aprioku is recognized as a high-ranking scientist being among the listed top African Scientists in the University Ranking 2021 by AD Scientific Index. He is an acknowledged researcher in the areas of reproductive pharmacology, phytomedical research and toxicology. His research focus is on reproductive pharmacology/toxicology; profiling compounds with potential capacity to influence reproductive physiology or disease, and unravelling the mechanisms. He is also working on the dynamics and impact of environmental toxicants exposure on human health and animal physiology. He has research collaboration currently with the University of Bristol, United Kingdom (researching on Digital Health Innovation: technological tools and management of diseases) where he has appointment as a Visiting Professor.
Personal Website: https://jsaprioku.com
Google Scholar Profile URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DPre2jMAAAAJ
ResearchGate URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jonah_Aprioku
ORCHID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4869-0499
Professor Lucky Legbosi Nwidu
Prof Lucky Legbosi Nwidu was born to the family of Chief Nwidu Olorka and Mrs. Jennet Deekae Nwidu of Opuoko Town in Nyo-khana Local Government area of Rivers State, Nigeria. He commenced his primary education in State Primary school Opuoko in 1972 and passed the First School Leaving Certificate in 1977. He was a pioneer student of Government Secondary School (GSS) Lumene, Bangha in September 1977. With a burning desire to study science subjects, he left GSS Lumene for Ascension High School, Eleme in 1980.
He attended the Rivers State School of Health Technology Port Harcourt as Public Health Superintendent in training to study Environmental Health in 1984. He passed the West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB) exam with Distinction in 1987. He worked briefly with the Ministry of Health Port Harcourt. He proceeded to study Bachelor of Pharmacy at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Osun State in 1990; He passed the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree examination with Distinction in 1997. He did his internship in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in 1998. He got MSc in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt in 2002 and Ph.D in Pharmacology from University of Uyo in 2010. He obtained the West African Postgraduate college of Pharmacy fellowship from the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy. He taught pharmacology and Toxicology to undergraduates and postgraduate’s students; supervised over seventy (70) B. Pharm projects; over ten West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists projects; tour MSc. Projects and one PhD project.
His research work took him to Institute of Chemistry of Sao Paulo State University, as Predoctoral Fellow from February – August, 1979 and as a two-time Postdoctoral Fellow to University of Nottingham in April – August 2014 and 2015. He was currently an invited Speaker at the Exchange and Dialogue Forum of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University at the World Forum of Traditional Medicine to be held on the 16 -20th May, 2024.
Prof Lucky Legbosi Nwidu is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Prof Lucky Legbosi Nwidu is a Servant of the Most-High God. Prof Lucky Legbosi Nwidu is a family man, husband to his amiable wife Mrs. S.S. Nwidu, he is a father to his lovely daughter, Miss T.B. Nwidu.
His research work is focused on identifying putative medicinal plant extracts and fractions and edible food extracts with significant secondary metabolites that exhibit anti-acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, that could limit cholinergic deficit; serve as hepatoprotectives, neuroprotectives, cardioprotectives and nephroprotectives.
He has over seventy publications published in numerous local and international learned scientific journals. A collection of his published works can be found on ResearchGate and Google Scholar platform.
Link to google scholar: Professor Lucky Legbosi Nwidu – Google Scholar
Link to google citation: Professor Lucky Legbosi Nwidu – Google Scholar
ORCID: Lucky Legbosi Nwidu (0000-0001-7328-2297) – ORCID Research gate: Lucky Legbosi Nwidu (researchgate.net)
Dr. Olusayo Aderonke Shorinwa
Olusayo Aderonke Shorinwa, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology department of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Port Harcourt. Dr. Shorinwa research is principally focused on ethnopharmacology which consists of the evaluation of the pharmacological and toxicological effects of medicinal plants. She studies the potential anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of plants in search of lead drugs for development. Dr. Shorinwa’ s research also examines the safety profile of medicinal plants and herbal medicines which may assist the public to make informed decisions in respect of their health. She is also involved in drug use review studies. She has several publications to her credit. Dr. Shorinwa obtained her PhD and MSc. in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt, while she earned her B. Pharm from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. She is a fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists. She has presented several papers at both national and international conferences as well as served on some conference committees. She was a former acting head of department and has served on some committees within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the University. Her prior experience includes work at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt from where she moved on to Community Pharmacy practice as a Pharmacist with EJ Pharmaceuticals Limited and later as the Director of Seron Pharmacy Limited where she learnt the rudiments of business and staff administration with management of patient health issues including financial, inventory and stock management.
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4809-0389
Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com
Dr. Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi
Dr. Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi is a Senior Lecturer and Head of department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She teaches undergraduate Pharmacy students as well as post graduate (MSc and PhD) students.
Cecilia holds a doctorate degree from the University of Manchester, UK. Her PhD at the University of Manchester, UK, involved rigorous training in Enzymology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. This research was on ‘Biochemical and Drug Targeting Studies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Cholesterol Oxidase P450 Enzymes’. She worked on the expression and characterization of cytochrome P450 enzymes from the human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Other important work done involved collaborations with researchers at the University of Cambridge UK, which related to fragment-based screening studies of these P450s, leading to the development of compounds able to inhibit the Mtb cholesterol oxidizing P450s. Cecilia is an Alumna of the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship. For this fellowship, grant recipients are selected based on their leadership capabilities as well as scientific talents. Following her PhD studies, she has carried out independent research in the area of Pharmacokinetics, Drug interaction and Toxicology.
Current projects include:
- Drug interactions involving cytochrome P450s, OATP and P-glycoprotein substrates and common staple foods. She is investigating several substrates metabolized by this enzyme and the possible clinical implications of interactions with food components in order to enable therapeutic strategies.
- Toxicology of heavy metals and plasticizers (Bisphenol A and Phthalates).
Cecilia has over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals with H-index 16 in google scholar.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Otq2bpMAAAAJ
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cecilia-Amadi-Obasi
ORCID: 0000-0002-2724-4262
Prof. Ozadheoghene Eriarie Afieroho
Ozadheoghene Eriarie Afieroho
B.Sc.(Umudike), M.Sc(Nigeria), Ph.D(Ibadan) MRSC, MNSP, MICCON
Professor of Phytomedicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis and Director of Institute of Natural Medicine (INM)
Biography
AFIEROHO, Ozadheoghene Eriarie is currently a Professor of Phytomedicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis in the Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as being the Acting Director, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is a year 2004 Batch B National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) state honours award winner for community development initiatives in Oyo State, Nigeria and a year 2015 Royal Society of Chemistry/JWT Jones post-doctoral research Fellow. He has over eighteen years research and teaching experience cutting across industry pharmaceutical R&D, and university level teaching/research with over thirty (60) peer-reviewed publications in the areas of Phytomedicines, pharmaceutical analysis, nutrition and toxicology. Some of these research publications have earned him international recognition like the RSC-P&G and RSC-PACN Best poster abstract presenter awards. Since obtaining a Ph.D. in 2014, he has successfully supervised and graduated four PhDs and eleven Masters students and currently supervising several others. His long term research goal is to develop a data base of metabolites from indigenous medicinal plants and their dosage forms in Nigeria that could serve as leads for drug development, and for biomarkers in the development of monographs for their standardization and quality assessment. He is also interested in the discovery and development of plant-derived eco-friendly agro-chemicals for sustainable foods and health. He is married to Mercy C Afieroho- the help meet for him.
Contacts:
E-mail: ozadheoghene.afieroho@uniport.edu.ng, eriarieafieroho@yahoo.com
Telephone: +2348063432417
Links to Publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ozadheoghene-Afieroho, https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Nko_y0oAAAAJ&H=hI=en
Orcid-ID: orcid.org/0000-0002-5847-161X
Current/on-going Research interest
- Using chemical ecology as a tool for the discovery and development of drugs and eco-friendly agrochemicals
- Monograph development for the standardization of herbal medicinal preparations
- Evaluation of the nutraceutical potentials of some under-utilised seeds/fruits and spices in Nigeria.
- Analytical method development and validation for agrochemicals and pharmaceutically useful agents
- Isolation and synthesis of bioactive natural products
Dr. Mikailu Suleiman
Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy
Biography
Mikailu Suleiman received BSc in Botany from the University of Ilorin in 2003. He bagged MSc in Pharmacognosy in 2010 and PhD in Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy in 2019 from the University of Ibadan and University of Port Harcourt respectively. He joined the University of Port Harcourt as an Assistant Lecturer in 2012 and rose to Senior Lecturer in 2022. His research interests are broadly in medicinal plants usage and drug development, standardization of herbal medicines and herbal preparations.
Area of Expertise
- Medicinal plants research
- Herbal medicine standardization
Contacts: E-mail: mikailu.suleiman@uniport.edu.ng, slymeek@hotmail.com
Telephone: + 2348033920993
REV. (PROF.) OGBONNA OKORIE
He is a patriotic Nigerian, a professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy and a God fearing man. He is the past dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt; Chairman, Committee of Deans of Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN); Member, Law and Ethics Committee and Education Committee of PCN, former Head of Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology and have also served as Head of Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UNIPORT. He has served in Professional Ethics Committee and Examination Committee of University of Port Harcourt. He has also served as External Examiner at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Benin, University of Ibadan, University of Uyo, Kaduna State University, Madonna University, etc. He had been a member of Accreditation Panel to several universities such as: University of Gombe, David Umahi University, etc. He has travelled to several countries such as: United Kingdom, China, Israel, United States of America, Japan, Liberia, Cameroun, etc. for conferences and to deliver academic research papers. He has published over sixty (60) publications in local and international journals in drug delivery and allied sciences. He has supervised several masters degree and Ph.D students and mentored young academics in different areas, some of who are professors now.
Prof Orish Ebere Orisakwe
Prof Orish Ebere Orisakwe is a well-grounded scientist that has integrated complementary scientific domains, to create the field of Environmental Pharmacotoxicology EPT. With over 350 scholarly publications he has collaborated with and influenced the work of over 1000 scientists in many countries. Through his collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Global Environmental Monitoring System, the University of Port Harcourt was made a Center of Excellence for the Food Monitoring and Assessment Program (GEMS/Food Program) in Nigeria.
He mounted the first stand-alone graduate program in Toxicology in Africa which was instrumental in the establishment of African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has supervised over 24 PhD students some of whom are Professors outside Nigeria. Prof Orisakwe was a founding member and pioneer President of the West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT) and has been instrumental in the organization of the annual meetings of this Society. Professor Orisakwe has garnered several accolades for his work: Fellow of European Registered Toxicologist; Fellow of Academy Toxicological Sciences, USA (First African); WINNER, 2012 Society of Toxicology (USA) Global Senior Scholar Exchange program. He has served on several prestigious national, international committees and think tanks.
Research profile online
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Orish-Orisakwe https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=orisakwe+oe+&oq=OR https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5806-9858
https://publons.com/wos-op/a/1184106/ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5806-9858 https://researcherid.com/rid/AFL-1108-2022
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=orisakwe+oe https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/112593/overview https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Orish-Orisakwe
OFOEFULE SABINUS IFEANYI
Ofoefule, Sabinus Ifeanyi PhD, is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, obtained in 1988 (Second Class Upper Division), Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Technology (1991) and Doctor of Philosophy (1997) in Powder and Tablet Technology, all from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He joined the services of University of Nigeria, Nsukka as a Lecturer II in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy in January, 1993 and rose to the rank of Senior Lecturer on double promotion in 1997. In 2003, he was promoted to the rank of professor. He was Acting Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy from April to July, 1998 and 2000 to 2002. He was Head of Department, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, from August 01 to September 06, 2007, Acting Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, October 02, 2007 to July 31, 2008 and Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2008 – 2010. Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo Akwa Ibom State, 2011 – 2012, Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, UNN, 2015 – 2017, Visiting Professor, University of Uyo and University of Port Harcourt. Professor Sabinus I. Ofoefule is a registered and licensed Pharmacist, a Fellow of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria.
Professor Kenneth Chinedu Ugoeze
Kenneth Chinedu Ugoeze, a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology & Industrial Pharmacy, trained, registered, licenced Pharmacist and Fellow of the West African Postgraduate of Pharmacists (WAPCP) with a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Technology & Industrial Pharmacy (University of Nigeria) is affiliated with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. He has attained numerous
specialised skills through trainings in Nanomedicine & Biotechnology (Nigeria, 2012), Project Management (Galilee International Management Institute, Israel, 2013), Leadership & Management for Integrity (LMI) with the “LMI-Integrity Education” Policy Lab: Classroom, Campus & Community Based Integrity Building with the Integrity Action, London in collaboration with Central European University, Budapest, Hungary, 2014), Technical Training in Basics of Tablet Manufacturing & Troubleshooting (Natoli Engineering Company, Missouri, USA, 2016), Short-Term Meta-analysis/Biostatistics Fellowship, Foggia, Italy (2017), Leadership & Management in Health Professional Development (University of Washington, Online, 2018), Communication Skills for Researchers with Emphasis on “Foundation, Persuasive Proposals, Academic Collaboration, Presenting with Impact” (British Council, 2019), Conducting Research Responsibly in Global Health Professional Development (University of Washington, Online, 2019), Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health Professional Development (University of Washington, Online, 2020), etc. He is a member of several professional and institutionalised bodies globally & has played respective academic leadership & administrative roles, comprising Headship of Department and has served in several university-wide committees, especially at the School of Graduate Studies and Research Ethics Committee, University of Port Harcourt, and has sustained teaching, examining, supervising, mentoring and serving as an external examiner to undergraduate & postgraduate students in several Nigerian Universities. He has published several peer-reviewed research, review articles & book chapters in reputable journals & books. He has participated in and presented papers at several scientific conferences. He was a pioneer academic staff & founded the Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria. His research focus is on Formulation of Novel Drug/Phytopharmaceutical Delivery Systems, Drug/Phytopharmaceutical Toxicological Risk Assessment, and Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Development.
kenneth.ugoeze@uniport.edu.ng, kcugoeze@gmail.com, +2348035055003.
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5566-6059
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6504163138
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kenneth_Ugoeze
Web of Science Researcher ID: ECO-2291-2022
NWACHUKWU, NKEMAKOLAM (Ph.D)
Nwachukwu, Nkemakolam is a licensed pharmacist and Associate Professor who currently practices in Nigeria.. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria acquired in June 1988, July 2012 and March 2017 respectively. His area of specialization is in pharmaceutical technology and industrial pharmacy. His working experience cuts across many fields of pharmacy practice which includes the industry, community and academics. His research interest is in the area of drug delivery with particular emphasis in powder and tablet technology, nanotechnology and herbal drug delivery. Some of his research work has been published as articles in many reputable online journals. He served as the Acting Head, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology from May 2022 to May 2024. Currently he is teaching pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology to both undergraduate and post graduate students in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
DR. JOHN IKECHI ORDU
Dr. John Ordu holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017), and a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Jos (1992).
Dr. Ordu has over 30 years of experience in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, where he also serves on various committees, including the University Senate Committee and the Research and Intellectual Property Faculty. He has also held administrative roles such as Acting Head of Department from 2020 to 2022.
Prior to his current academic role, Dr. Ordu worked as a Compliance Manager at SKG Pharma Nigeria Limited in Lagos from 2012 to 2013. His research focuses on drug delivery systems, excipient characterization, and the use of natural polymers in pharmaceutical formulations. His PhD thesis examined the potential of gum from the Cochorus olitorius plant as an excipient for nano and micro drug delivery systems.
A prolific researcher, Dr. Ordu has authored over 47 publications in both local and international journals. He is a regular reviewer for several prestigious journals, including the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice and the Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports. His professional affiliations include membership in the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia. Dr. Ordu actively participates in community service and is an adviser to the Ozuoha Elites Club in his hometown.
DR. S.O. ABALI
Dr. S.O. Abali is a dependable, research/ business minded, innovative and God fearing christian pharmacist. He is a faithful husband and father and a true teacher to his students. Dr. S.O. Abali is a licensed pharmacist in Nigeria.. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria acquired in October 2004, December, 2009 and April, 2024 respectively. He is a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Nanomedicine Society of Nigeria (NSN), etc. and he has participated in many academic conferences with presentation of research findings. His area of specialization is in Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy with more emphasis on Application of Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Raw Material/Equipment Development and Pharmaceutical Product Development. His working experience cuts across many fields of pharmacy practice which includes the industry, community, hospital and academics. Some of his research work in the aforementioned areas have been published as articles in many reputable local and international journals. He has served the university of Port Harcourt as the Research Management Officer and Examination Officer of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology; member, Faculty Lecture Series Committee and Induction/ Oath Taking Committee; member, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Committee, etc. Currently he is teaching/ researching in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology to both undergraduate and post graduate students and he is the Co-ordinator of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Dr. Adaeze S. Ucheokoro
Dr. Adaeze S. Ucheokoro is presently working as Lecturer at Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She has obtained her PhD in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology from University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. She has also undergone several trainings and obtained certifications on the following Courses: Leadership and Management in Global Health, Policy and Advocacy in Global Health, Project Management in Global Health, Economic Evaluation in Global Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Course, Peer Group Education, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). She obtained Diploma in Computing and Basic Programming and a Certification from Lagos State Human Vocational School.
Previously, Dr. Adaeze S. Ucheokoro was hired by Gregory University Uturu, Abia State as the pioneer Lecturer of the Faculty of Pharmacy. In 2019 the same University appointed her as the Ag. Head of Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration and was appointed the Ag. Head of Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology in January 2020.
As a Lecturer in University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Adaeze S. Ucheokoro was appointed as the Departmental Timetable Officer in 2021 and Departmental Examination Officer in 2022 till date. In 2021, she was elected as the Financial Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia and presently the Public Relations Officer of the same association.
She believes in tremendously growing system based on professional streaming and impacting knowledge through coaching and training on indigenous and global researches. She is a positive mark and a huge source of inspiration to the young and growing scholars across science disciplines and more. Dr. Adaeze S. Ucheokoro agrees that self-improvement and value acquisition enrich even those who are not willing and zealous to pull through life endeavours. “ Work yourself to the top and the world will seek you“—-.Dr. Adaeze S. Ucheokoro`s motivation.
PROF. STANLEY EJIKE UKWUEZE
Prof. S. E. UKWUEZE graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm; 2000), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm; 2003) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry (Ph.D; 2014). He was the pioneer staff/Acting Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Port Harcourt. Prof. Ukwueze was the Associate (Deputy) Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt (2019 – 2022), and has served in many capacities as Acting Head of Department/Departmental Coordinator, examiner, curriculum developer, researcher, administrator, etc. within and outside the University. He belongs to many professional & academic bodies and has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and books. His research interests/specialization include: Natural Products Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Spectroscopy, Pharmaceutical analysis, Drug Quality Assurance & Certification, and Supply Chain Management & Logistics of Health Commodities.
Phone: +2347031044254; Email: stanley.ukwueze@uniport.edu.ng
Academic/Research Identifiers (IDs)
- ORCID Link: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5731-7143
- Publons Link : https://publons.com/researcher/3802006/stanley-ukwueze/
- Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56410831500
- Scopus ID: 56410831500
- Web of Science Researcher ID: AAU-8221-2020
- Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=3Fa-WucAAAAJ
- Researchgate Links: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stanley-Ukwueze
PROFESSOR EZEALISIJI KENNETH MADUABUCHI
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: Professor Ezealisiji Kenneth Maduabuchi, was employed in April 2011 and rose to his rank of Professor on October 01, 2023 in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Prior to this academic appointment, Prof. Ezealisiji has successfully practiced the Pharmacy Profession in all its ramification with track record of excellent administrative skill, having been intern Pharmacist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) (1994-1995), served as Corper Pharmacist at the Nassarawa Specialist Hospital, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria (1995-1996), was a community Pharmacist at Agipharm Pharmacy Limited, Port Harcourt. He worked as a superintendent Pharmacist to Emelies Pharmacy, Port Harcourt. In all these areas of practice, he distinguished himself demonstrating high level of honesty and dedication. He obtained the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree with Distinction in Pharmaceutical Chemistry which earned him an award as the best graduating student in 1993/1994; Masters of Pharmacy (M.Pharm; Pharmaceutical Analysis) in 2009; Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D; Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2017 with thrust in Pharmaceutical Analysis/Nano drug delivery.
Prof. Ezealisiji was able to attract a research grant of one million naira (₦1,000,000,000) from the indigenous drug manufacturing giant Emzor Pharmaceutical PLC, Nigeria in 2017. Through this research grant and in collaboration with some Professors from college of Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, he has conducted a bioequivalence study on `Lockmal` (Artemether-Lumefantrine anti-malarial tablet), a bio equivalence certificate was issued to that effect as the product was found to be bioequivalent to other innovator brands used.
Based on his research skills and interest (Pharmaceutical Analysis and Biomedical Nanotechnology) he has got efficient skills in Drug analysis, novel advances in both organic and inorganic Nanoparticles engineering and their biomedical applications (Synthesis, Functionalization, Drug loading, Characterization, Pharmacokinetic and Nano toxicological evaluation of these novel products). Excellent skills in the use of High-tech Nanotechnology equipment such as Transmission Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope and Zeta Sizer.
In terms of research collaboration, he has worked extensively with Professor Rui Kraus. M and Dr. Xavier Siwe-Noundo of Rhodes University, Grahamstown, SA. Currently, he has over fifty (50) published articles in highly rated journals to his credit. He has some academic awards to his credit amongst which includes: The best graduating student in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (University Of Jos, Nigeria 1993/94) and Merit Award Winer (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch (2021).
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ILwsL-8AAAAJ
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kenneth-Ezealisiji
DR. JOHNON-AJINWO, OKIEMUTE ROSA
ORCID link: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6157-066X
Scopus/googlescholar/researchGate:
Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Okiemute-Johnson-Ajinwo/stats/report/weekly/2023-11-12
Email: okiemute_2002@yahoo.co.uk; rosa.johnson-ajinwo@uniport.edu.ng
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: My areas of specialization are Phyto-Medicinal Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
RESEARCH INTEREST: My research interest is to obtain potent bioactive compounds from medicinal Plants, which cut across anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and anti-microbial activities and other related conditions. I have isolated, characterized and carried out the structural elucidation of six bioactive compounds from plants and also undertaken the synthesis of eleven analogues of a potent anticancer compound-Thymoquinone.
ACADEMIC POSITION: Associate Professor (Reader) and the Acting Head of Department in the Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, where she has lectured since the inception of the department.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: (1). BSc in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 1998. (2). MSc in Analytical Chemistry in 2003 from University of Port Harcourt. (3). MSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2013 from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (4). PhD in Pharmacy, 2017 from Keele University, UK
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS RECEIVED: SCHOLARSHIPS-(i) SPDC (Shell Petroleum Development Company), Scholarship award for Undergraduate study, 1995. (ii) McArthur Grant for MSc study, 2008, and (iii) ETF (Education Tax Fund, now known as TETFUND) Scholarship award for PhD study in the UK, 2011. AWARDS– (i) Frank and Mary Loewus Student Travel Award from Phytochemical Society of North America, PSNA, 2015, 54th Annual Meeting. (ii) Best Poster Award from Phytochemical Society of North America, PSNA, 2015, 54th Annual Meeting and (iii) Keele Postgraduate Association, (KPA) Bursary Award, 2015.
SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS: She has published more than 35 papers in reputable journals and has co-authored two book chapters: Scholarly Journals she has published in includes: Molecules, Toxins, Phytomedicine, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. She is an editorial board member and has reviewed more than 35 manuscripts for over 10 different journals. Notably amongst these journals are MDPI, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science and European Journal of Medicinal Plants. Currently, she is a member of her Faculty Journal Committee.
Rosa has supervised over 20 undergraduate projects and 2 post-graduate research works. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES: Rosa is a member of some professional bodies, which includes: The Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA) and Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, (ICCON).
DR. ABAYOMI EBENEZER OMOTOSO
Prof Catherine Nonyelum StanleyPosition: Senior Lecturer
Department: Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
Contact Information
Email: abayomi.omotoso@uniport.edu.ng
Phone: +2348035662535
Profile Summary
Dr. Abayomi Omotoso is a dedicated educator and researcher with over 16 years’ experience in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Medicinal chemistry of Natural Products. He is bright, organized, efficient, receptive and hardworking person, with a clear and positive approach to problem solving. Dr. Abayomi is passionate about fostering a collaborative learning environment and encouraged student to engage critically with natural products. He consults for Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs).
Research Focus
Chemistry of Natural Products
Research Interest
Medicinal plants with Anti-Urolithiatic and Cholelithiac activities
Medicinal plants with fibrinolytic activities
Stability studies of drugs and drug products
Quality assurance studies of medicines
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Abayomi believes in a student-centered approach to education, emphasizing active learning and real world applications of theoretical concepts. He incorporates field studies, case analyses and interdisciplinary projects into his curriculum to prepare students for career in pharmaceutical sciences and related field. He has been engaged in teaching of undergraduate students since 2008 till date and post graduate students since 2018 till date. He published over 25 research papers and attended numerous scientific conferences.
Prof Catherine Nonyelum Stanley
E.mail: catherine.stanley@uniport.edu.ng
Phone: +2348035535257
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6226-9182.
Research interests:
They include bacteriology, antibacterial chemotherapy and antimicrobial resistance, good antimicrobial stewardship, bacterial infectious diseases of public health importance, and infection prevention and control.
Education:
FPCPharm (2023) Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy, Public Health Faculty, specialising in antimicrobial stewardship and infection control
PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology (2013) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka
MSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology (2007) – University of Port Harcourt
B. Pharm (1988) – University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Publications:
About 50 Publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals A book chapter titled ’’Acinetobacter baumannii: Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations and Associated Infections’’ https://www.intechopen.com/chapters//1165986
Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche
E-mail address: Ifeyinwa.chijioke-nwauche@uniport.edu.ng
ResearchGate Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ifeyinwa-Chijioke-Nwauche
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeyinwa-chijioke-nwauche-5180211b5/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=new_articles&hl=en&imq=Ifeyinwa+Nwogo+Chijioke-nwauche#
AD Scientific Index 2023: https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/ifeyinwa-chijioke-nwauche/4596886
Telephone: +2348080509050; +2348090839154
Orcid Number: 0000000227595687
Research Interest:
Infectious diseases with particular interest in Malaria, HIV and Hepatitis. Medication use and safety/rational use of drugs, pharmacovigilance, Public Health Pharmacy and pharmacy education.
Education:
FPCPharm. (Public Health (Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control), West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (2022)
PharmD University of Benin, Nigeria: 2018
PGD (Infectious Diseases) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, 2015
PhD (Department of Immunology and Infection, LSHTM) University of London, United Kingdom, 2014
MSc (Pharmacology & Toxicology) University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, 2007
BPharm. University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1986
Number of Publications: 50
Professor Kenneth Chinedu Ugoeze
Kenneth Chinedu Ugoeze, a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology & Industrial Pharmacy, trained, registered, licenced consultant Pharmacist and Fellow of the West African Postgraduate of Pharmacists (WAPCP) with a Doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Technology & Industrial Pharmacy (University of Nigeria) is affiliated with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. He has attained numerous specialised knowledgeable organisational and management skills through trainings in Nanomedicine & Biotechnology (Nigeria, 2012), Project Management (Galilee International Management Institute, Israel, 2013), Leadership & Management for Integrity (LMI) with the “LMI- Integrity Education” Policy Lab: Classroom, Campus & Community Based Integrity Building with the Integrity Action, London in collaboration with Central European University, Budapest, Hungary, 2014), Technical Training in Basics of Tablet Manufacturing & Troubleshooting (Natoli Engineering Company, Missouri, USA, 2016), Short-Term Meta-analysis/Biostatistics Fellowship, Foggia, Italy (2017), Leadership & Management in Health Professional Development (University of Washington, Online, 2018), Communication Skills for Researchers with Emphasis on “Foundation, Persuasive Proposals, Academic Collaboration, Presenting with Impact” (British Council, 2019), Conducting Research Responsibly in Global Health Professional Development (University of Washington, Online, 2019), Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health Professional Development (University of Washington, Online, 2020), etc. He is a member of several professional and institutionalised bodies globally & has played respective academic leadership & administrative roles, comprising Headship of Department and has served in several university-wide committees, especially at the School of Graduate Studies and Research Ethics Committee, University of Port Harcourt, and has sustained teaching, examining, supervising, mentoring and serving as an external examiner to undergraduate & postgraduate students in several Nigerian Universities. He has published several peer-reviewed research & review articles & book chapters widely in reputable international journals & books and is on the editorial board and is a reviewer of several research journals. He has participated in and presented papers at several scientific conferences. He was a pioneer academic staff & Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria. His research focus is on Formulation of Novel Drug/Phytopharmaceutical Delivery Systems, Drug/Phytopharmaceutical Toxicological Risk Assessment, and Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Development.
He is reachable at kenneth.ugoeze@uniport.edu.ng, kcugoeze@gmail.com, +2348035055003
Professor Ezealisiji Kenneth Maduabuchi
Professor Ezealisiji Kenneth Maduabuchi was employed in April 2011 and rose to his rank of Professor on October 01, 2023, in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Prior to this academic appointment, Prof. Ezealisiji had successfully practised the Pharmacy Profession in all its ramifications with a track record of excellent administrative skills, having been an intern Pharmacist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) (1994-1995), served as Corper Pharmacist at the Nassarawa Specialist Hospital, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria (1995-1996). He obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree with Distinction in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, which earned him an award as the best graduating student in 1993/1994; a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm; Pharmaceutical Analysis) in 2009; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD; Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2017 with thrust in Pharmaceutical Analysis/Nano drug delivery.
Prof. Ezealisiji was able to attract a research grant of one million naira (₦1,000,000.00) from the Indigenous drug manufacturing giant Emzor Pharmaceutical PLC, Nigeria in 2017. Through this research grant and in collaboration with some Professors from the College of Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, he has conducted bioequivalence studies on `Lokmal` (Artemether-Lumefantrine anti-malarial tablet), a bioequivalence certificate was issued to that effect as the product was found to be bioequivalent to other innovator brands used.
Based on his research skills and interests (Pharmaceutical Analysis and Biomedical Nanotechnology) he has efficient skills in Drug analysis, novel advances in both organic and inorganic Nanoparticle engineering and their biomedical applications (Synthesis, Functionalization, Drug loading, Characterization, Pharmacokinetic and Nano toxicological evaluation of these novel products). Excellent skills in the use of High-tech Nanotechnology equipment such as Transmission Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope and Zeta Sizer.
In terms of research collaboration, he has worked extensively with Professor Rui Kraus. M and Dr. Xavier Siwe-Noundo of Rhodes University, Grahamstown, SA. Currently, he has over fifty (50) published articles in highly-rated journals to his credit. He has some academic awards to his credit amongst which include The Best Graduating Student in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (University of Jos, Nigeria 1993/94) and Merit Award Winer (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch (2021). He is currently the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, at the University of Port Harcourt.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ILwsL-8AAAAJhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kenneth-Ezealisiji
Dr. Chidozie Ngozi E. Ibezim
Chidozie Ngozi E. Ibezim
(B. Sc Hons; B.Pharm Hons; M. Pharm; Ph.D)
Dr Chidozie Ngozi E. Ibezim is a dedicated, diligent, determined, registered and practising Pharmacist. She is a senior lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, with bias and research inclination in microbiology, biotechnology and microbiome studies.
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria (2021), a Master in Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) in Pharmaceutical Microbiology, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria (2013), a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), University of Benin, Benin-city, Nigeria (2004) and Bachelor of Science, Zoology (Hons), University of Benin, Benin-city, Nigeria (1998). She was a visiting research student at Applied Microbiology and Biotech/ENdEMIC Lab, University of Antwerp, Belgium (2019).
She is a member of different professional bodies and academic associations, where she has served in different capacities nationally and internationally. She has held administrative offices and has served on several committees within the university. She has been actively involved in teaching, research, supervising, mentoring and tutelage within the university, the church and other communities. She has published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals, served as a reviewer of journals, and participated in and made presentations at national and international scientific conferences. She has also written book chapters to her credit and has made novel scientific breakthroughs in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) research. She is happily married and blessed with a lovely family.
Email: chidozie.ibezim@uniport.edu.ng Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1009-6857
Dr Amaka Awanye
Email: amaka.awanye@uniport.edu.ng
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amaka-awanye
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amaka-Awanye
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4693-3722
Research Interest:
Dr. Amaka Awanye is a Commonwealth Scholar and a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists. Her research interest lies in infectious disease research, with a bias towards immunology and vaccinology. She has worked on many projects in Nigeria and abroad, including studies on vaccine development, immunological assessment profiles, and antimicrobial resistance. She has authored book chapters published in Springer and IntechOpen Books. Her research projects have been published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and won awards at local and international conferences. Dr Awanye’s scientific breakthrough in the structural characterisation of a novel vaccine candidate from Neisseria meningitidis, the causative organism for meningitis and meningococcemia, revealed a novel mechanism through which Neisseria spp. mediates mucosal resistance and promotes asymptomatic carriage and infection. Dr Amaka Awanye is a member of many national and international professional societies. She is passionate about training and mentoring young pharmacists and collaborating with colleagues and scientists in various fields. She is currently a Champion of the Microbiology Society, UK. Lastly, Dr Awanye’s career goal is to perform innovative scientific breakthroughs and translate groundbreaking research findings into clinical medical practice to improve patient healthcare.
Education:
Professional Fellowship (Public Health Pharmacy) 2022
West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists
PhD Immunology 2018
University of Manchester, UK
MSc Biomedical Basis of Disease (Distinction) 2011
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Distinction) 2001
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko PhD
Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko (PhD) is a Teaching & Research Virologist, Immunologist & Molecular Epidemiologist with over 17 years of working experience in the diagnosis and epidemiology of HIV and hepatitis viruses, new, emerging, and re-emerging viruses, respiratory, gastroenteritis, haemorrhagic fever and arthropod-borne viruses in Nigeria. He started his academic career at the University of Ibadan, where he was first appointed a Tutorial Assistant (Biology) at the Bridge-Link Programme (2008-2010). Later appointed a Lecturer I at Lead City University, Ibadan (2010-2011). Then appointed Lecturer I at the University of Port Harcourt, where he rose to the rank of a Professor as announced on 9th September 2024 after the University Governing Council approval.
His current research focuses on genetic diversity and immunogenicity of viruses, drug resistance and tropism, all of which are highly understudied in Nigeria. He has over 500 publications to his credit and has demonstrated over the recent years his strong impact on Virology, Immunology, Vaccinology, Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health, Microbiology research and education through an array of publications and his involvement in teaching trainees from our resource-limited settings. His academic track records and extensive publications in the areas of virology, immunology, medical microbiology, molecular epidemiology and public health in a society saddled with several limitations/inadequacies, paint a picture of a dynamic and hardworking fellow who accepts challenges neglecting the odds.
Consistently, he is the No. 1 World Scientist of the Year at the University of Port Harcourt as announced by the AD Scientific Index-World Scientists and University Ranking (from 2020 -date), 42 in Nigeria, 837 in Africa and 114,512 in the World for the year 2024. Research Area Specific: Medical and Health Sciences Best Scientist (No. 1) in University of Port Harcourt, Top 3% (No. 21) in Nigeria, 215 in Africa and 17,095 in the World. Research Area Specific: Microbiology Best Scientist (No. 1) in University of Port Harcourt, Top 3% (No. 3) in Nigeria, 12 in Africa and 657 in the World. He has had over 6000 citations, an h-index of 42 and an i10-index of 143 to his credit.
He was a Fulbright Scholar & a Visiting Researcher at the New York University School of Medicine (NYUSoM), USA, and a Fellow of the African Doctoral Dissertations Research Fellowship (ADDRF) on HIV. He has had several short-term research visits to the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Zambia, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa, among others. He is the immediate past Associate Dean, of the Faculty of Science (the largest faculty) in the University of Port Harcourt. He has served as Associate Editor of Scientia Africana Journal of the University of Port Harcourt (2018-2021) and is currently an Editorial Board member of over 20 peer-reviewed journals of international repute.
He has served and currently serving in several capacities and committees at the University of Port Harcourt and abroad which include the University-wide Examination Committee (2012-2016), Senate AD-HOC Committee on the Determination of the Overall Best Graduating Student (2021-2023), Senate Committee on Harmonization of Staff Offices, Classrooms and Lecturer Halls (2021-2023), the University Graduate Research Committee (2021-date), Faculty of Science Senate Representative (2021-2023), the University Council Committee on Housing (2021-date), Chairman, University Council Sub-Committee on Housing Policy: Allocations, off-Campus Accommodation and Housing Loan Scheme (2021-2022), the University Research Ethics Committee (2023-date), University-wide Inter-Faculty Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) Committee (2023-date), An NIH Mentor, Grant-o-thon and NIH Research Grant Writing, National Institute of Health (NIH), United States (2023- date) and a Reviewer at the NIH/NIAID, Immunology Review Branch, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute of Health (NIH), United States (2024-date), among others.
This erudite Virologist, Immunologist and Molecular Epidemiologist has successfully supervised over 300 B.Sc. projects, 26 Master’s dissertations, and 10 PhD theses and currently supervising 25 PhD theses in virology. He has attended and made presentations at over 80 sponsored international conferences, workshops, and symposia. He is a winner of so many research grants, travel grants and scholarships/awards such as: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Travel Awards (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 & 2020), European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Scholarship (2013 & 2016); National Foundation For Infectious Diseases (NFID) Travel Grant (2014); American Association of Immunologists (AAI) & The International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) Award (2015); Wellcome Trust Travel Grant (2015), Hepatitis B Foundation Travel Grants (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019); The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Travel Grant (2016), International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) Fellowship (2019), University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education Travel Grant (2018 & 2019), International AIDS Society (IAS) International Scholarship (2020), Immunotech/Beckman Coulter Marselle France IDBV P24 Study Grant (2020-2022), HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) International Award (2021) and HIV & Respi DART Scholarship (2022), among others. Ministerially, he is an ordained Apostle of Christ and the Coordinating Pastor of Our Daily Manna (ODM) Worldwide, South-East and South-South Region of Nigeria. He is married to Mrs. Adaobi Jennifer Iheanyi and their marriage is blessed with five (5) children: Charis, Samara, Samuel, Zina and David-Wealth.
Professor Vincent Idemyor
Currently: Professor and Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Port Harcourt Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Previous Experience: Clinical faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in the Department of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Assistant Dean for Professional Practice Development at Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States of America MacArthur Foundation Visiting Senior Fellow at the University of Port Harcourt National Universities’ Commission LEADS Scholar and Professor at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Co-investigator in several large-scale (Phase III) multicenter human trials for drugs designed to combat HIV/AIDS in the United States of America. Consultant for United Nations and Ford Foundation, assessing the capacity needs and teaching/training efforts in the developing world. More than 100 presentations nationally and internationally; more than 40 publications in peer reviewed journals; book chapters in the health sciences. Grant acquisition to support educational programs and research projects nationally and internationally.
Awards: 2023 – Donald E. Francke Medal. 2007 – Medical Award of the Year from the National Technical Association (USA). 2004 – City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Outstanding Achievement, 2003 – State of Illinois Department of Public Health “Red Ribbon Award” 2001 – Research and Publications Achievement award. 2006 – Peer reviewed publications ranked in top one percent among the over 239,000 scientific authors in the world AIDS and HIV research literature database.
Overview: Attended the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in the United States and obtained the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. Active in the academic profession for more than 30 years. Research Focus: Experience in teaching and clinical practice. Clinical research in the realm of infectious disease pharmacotherapy, translational research and implementation science, development and implementation of disease state management and pharmaceutical services administration.
MGBAHURIKE AMAKA AUGUSTINA
Mgbahurike Amaka Augustina B.Pharm, MSc., PharmD,PhD
EMAIL: amaka_mgbahurike@yahoo.com, amakamgbahurike@gmail.com, amaka.mgbahurike@uniport.edu.ng
PERSONAL DATA
Nationality: Nigerian
State of Origin: Imo
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: 13th July, 1960
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Institutions attended Year Qualification
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1976- 1980 B.Pharm (Hons)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile –Ife 1982 – 1984 M.Sc (Pharmaceutics)
- University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 2006 – 2008 M.Sc (Clinical Pharmacy)
- University of Lagos, Akoka,Lagos 2010 – 2016 PhD (Clinical Pharmacy)
- University of Benin, Benin City 2017 – 2018 Pharm D
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Intern Pharmacist at Aba General hospital / Dept of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife 1981
- NYSC Pharmacist at Obafemi Awolowo Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife/Dept of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife 1982
- Graduate Assistant at, Dept of Pharmaceutics, Obafemi Awolowo University 1992
- Assistant Lecturer at Dept of Pharmaceutics, Obafemi Awolowo University 1984
- Lecturer II at Obafemi Awolowo University, Dept of Pharmaceutics Ile- Ife, 1987- 1990
- Medical Sales representative, Vofmed Nigeria Ltd. South-South Regional manger 1992
- Director/ Superintendent Pharmacist GeoMaks Pharmacy Ltd. 1992 – 2004
- Lecturer II at University of Port Harcourt, Dept of Clinical Pharmacy & Management 2005-2010
- Lecturer I at University of Port Harcourt Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy & Management 2010 -2017
- Senior Lecturer at University of Port Harcourt, Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy & Management 2018 to 30th September 2022
- Reader, University of Port Harcourt, Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy & Mgt., 1st October 2022 to date.
Publications: Thirty four (34) papers published in various journals.
Area of research interest: Medication Management/Pharmacotherapy
Baribefe Monday Bagbi
e-mail: baribefe.bagbi@uniport.edu.ng
Google scholar : bagbi bm – Google Scholar
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6022-5522
Telephone No: +234-803-672-4069
Sex: Male
Date of birth: 10th April, 1967
Marital status: Married
Number of children: Four (4)
Home Town: Bodo City
Local Government Area: Gokana
State of Origin: Rivers
Nationality: Nigeria
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm (Hons), Ife 1997
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Benin 2006
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Benin 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), UNN. Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management 2023
Research interest: Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapy with emphasis on therapeutic efficacy of medications in disease conditions with particular interest in Malaria, Hypertension and Diabetes.
Number of Publications: 24
Dr. Michael Barifa Alagala
MICHAEL BARIFA ALAGALA
SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN B.Pharm (1994)
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN Pharm. D (2006)
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT PGD (2012)
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT M.Sc (2017)
IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION PhD (2021)
RANK: SENIOR LECTURER
RESEARCH FOCUS: PHARMACY MANAGEMENT & PHARMACY PRACTICE
NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 16
