CURRICULUM VITAE OF PROFESSOR IFEOMA IRENE IJEH
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Ijeh, Ifeoma Irene
Date of Birth: 12th April, 1965
Place of Birth: Anua, Uyo, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Residential Address: E Close, House 8, World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia
Permanent Home Address 7 Jarret Street, Asaba, Delta State
Marital Status: Married
No. of children (ages): Five
Name and address of spouse: Dr. Ikechukwu B. Ijeh
Dept. of Physics, College of Physical and Applied Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Email: ijeh.ifeoma@mouau.edu.ng; ijehirene@yahoo.com
Phone contact: +2348064719842;
ORCID id-https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8350-9405
Researchgate URL https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ifeoma-Ijeh
https://ng.linkedin.com/in/ifeoma-irene-ijeh-17261138
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NAYFdY4AAAAJ
SCOPUS ID:8976367600
PRESENT STATUS: PROFESSOR OF BIOCHEMISTRY (2010-date)
Fellow, NSBMB and African Scientific Institute
Present position: Director, Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, MOUA Umudike
OBJECTIVES: To contribute to dissemination of scientific knowledge through research, teaching and skills transfer for direct application in ways that will impact community life.
CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES certificates obtained
1971-1973 Holy Rosary School, Aba
1973-1976 Constitution Crescent Pri Schl, Aba First School Leaving Certificate (Merit)
1976-1981 Queen’s School, Enugu West African School Certificate
1981-1985 University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. B.Sc. Hons. in Biochemistry
1987-1989 University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. M.Sc. Biochemistry
1992-1999 University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry
OTHER CERTIFICATES:
Courses Attended recently with Statement/Certificate:
Professional responsibilities:
WORK EXPERIENCE
TENURED APPOINTMENTS
1989-1992 PRODA Enugu Research Officer 1
1989-1994 PRODA Enugu Snr. Research Officer
1994-1997 Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) Lect II
1997-2000 “ Lect I
2000-2001 “ Snr Lecturer
2001- 2007 Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric, Umudike Snr Lecturer
2007-2010 “ Assoc. Professor
2010-date “ Professor
APPOINTMENTS HELD WITH DATES:
SOME AD HOC, UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS/ COMMITTEES IN ABSU
University level
1997-2001 Member, University Senate (ABSU)
1999-2001 Hall Mistress, Aguiyi Ironsi Hostel, ABSU
1998-2001 Welfare Officer, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ABSU
May 2000 Chairman, Panel of Investigation into Examination Malpractice in IDEA – Lagos Outreach of Abia State University, Uturu
March 2000. Chairman, Panel of Investigation into Alleged cases of Examination Malpractice that took place during the 1st and 2nd semester examinations of 1999/2000 Session, IDEA Lagos Outreach of ABSU.
2000- 2001 Member, Panel of Investigation on Alleged demanding and receiving of gratification from a student by a Patrol Supervisor.
Oct. 2000 Chairman, Panel of Investigation into a Case of Examination Malpractice in a Student Project: ABSU
SOME AD HOC UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS IN MOUAU
2004 – 2006: Hall Mistress, Female Hostel
Feb. 2004: Member, Senate Committee on Preparation of Students Results and Transcripts
Feb. 2006: Member, Senate Panel of Investigation into the Disturbances by Students on 21st February in MOUAU
2006: Chairman, Panel of Investigation into Alleged Victimization of 2 Students
2006: Member, MOUAU Taskforce on Utilities.
2007 – 2011: Member, MOUAU Committee on Staff Physical Fitness Exercise
2008 – 2011: Member, Senate Committee on University Endowment
2008: Member, Senate Committee on Review of Examinations and Examination Procedures.
2009: Vice-chairman and Chairman, Programmes & Speech writing committee, University Ceremonials Committee. 3rd Convocation ceremony.
2011: Member, Committee on Reorganization of Academic Programmes in MOUAU
February 2012 – Date: Member, Local Organizing committee on International Training Workshop on Production of Organic Honey and other Honey Bee products in the tropics.
December 2012: Chairman, Publication Sub-Committee. 5th Convocation Ceremony.
May 2012 – 2013: Member, Committee on Production of Establishment to guide MOUAU in Appointments and Promotions of Staff.
November 2014: Chairman, Publication sub-committee, 6th Convocation Ceremonial Committee and University orator at the convocation.
June 2016 to date: Chairman, COLNAS Research ethics Committee.
Sept. 2016 to date: Member, Anti-corruption and Transparency Unit, MOUAU.
Feb. – June, 2017: Member, Committee on Alleged extortion and Exorbitant sale of Books by some lecturers.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (EXTERNAL)
2011 to 2015: National Financial Secretary, Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Deputy Editor, Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 2016 to date
NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
INEC Returning Officer: April 9th, 2011 National Assembly Elections at Arochukwu /Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia State.
INEC Returning Officer: State House of Assembly Elections at Umuahia, South State Constituency held 26th April, 2011.
INEC LGA Collation Officer Umuahia South LGA: Abia State, Gubernatorial Elections held 26th April, 2011.
INEC LGA COLLATION OFFICER: Run-off elections, Imo State
JAMB UTME Supervision: 2012 – Abia State
NUC Accreditation team to Nigerian Universities: Team member, November 2016 Accreditation visit to Landmark University.
NUC Accreditation team to Nigerian Universities: Chairman, Nov/December 2017 NUC Accreditation visit to Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Igbinedion University, Okada and University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State.
NUC Accreditation team to Nigerian Universities: Chairman, May 2018 NUC Accreditation visit to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho Oyo state.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF READERS OR PROFESSORS
EXTERNAL MODERATION OF UNDERGRADUATE EXAMINATIONS
EXTERNAL MODERATION OF POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATION
Doctoral External Examinations
Masters Examinations
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
Successfully supervised 18 M.Sc. candidates (Research completed and thesis successfully defended) and 11 Ph.D students.
Currently supervising five (5) Ph.D Students and 10 M.Sc students.
Completed Ph.D Supervised as major supervisor
Variations in Plant Secondary Metabolites in Cassava Green Mite and Cassava Bacterial Blight–Resistant and Non-Resistant Genotypes
Co-supervised Doctoral level research completed
M.Sc. Supervision successfully completed.
12.Eke Ijeoma Nina (2015) Hypolipidaemic effects of methanolic extracts of Vernonia colorata on high fat diet induced hyperlipidaemia in male albino rats.
15.Nwauba, Nnaemeka (PG/M.Sc/14/4372)-July, 2019: Chronic Toxicity Evaluation of Adult wistar rats fed with concentrates of tiew flame processed with cow skin.
Membership of Learned Societies
AWARDS/ RESEARCH GRANTS:
TEAM: Ijeh, I.I (PI), Herbert U, Onwuka G.I., Asomugha A, Ejike E.C.C, Egedigwe C.A
Postgraduate Level Research
1989 M.Sc. Research Embodied by Thesis: ß- amylase from some Local plant materials. Enzymes were isolated and partially purified and crystallized by freeze drying from over twenty plant sources, viz: cereals and tubers
1999 Ph.D. Research Embodied by Thesis: Role of two varieties of Vernonia amygdalina in Chemoprevention of AFBI induced hepatotoxicity. Research involved animal experiments, feed formulation, toxin administration, estimation of enzymes involved in detoxification and liver function.
Courses taught at undergraduate
BCM 211-General Biochemistry 1 BCM 221- General Biochemistry 11
BCM 222- Membrane Biochemistry BCM 223-Methods in Biochemistry
BCM 311-Enzymology BCM 312- Metabolism of Carbohydrate
BCM 314- Metabolism of proteins & amino acids BCM 412-Organ and Tissue Biochemistry BCM 413: Advanced Biochemical Methods BCM 422: Biochemical Reasoning
BCM 424: Biochemical Pharmacology
Postgraduate levels
BCM 811-Advanced general Biochemistry BCM 812-Nutritional Biochemistry
BCM 814-Plant Biochemistry BCM 912-Membrane and organelle Biochemistry
BCM 913-Advanced neurobiochemistry BCM 822- Res. Methods in Biochemistry
BCM 825-Biochemical Pharmacology BCM 926-Advanced vitaminology
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-02
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Philosophy of Science. C.I. Ogbonna and N.B Onyike (Eds). Crystal publishers, Okigwe, Nigeria. Chapter 21, pp. 388-400
BOOK CONTRIBUTION
CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS
Ijeh I. I and Onwukwe A. Pancreatic amylase activity in rats administered 5 and 10% processed and unprocessed Vernonia amygdalina and Vernonia colorata.
REFEREES
Prof Ikenna Onyido Dept of Pure and Applied Chemistry Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra state, Nigeria +234 806 268 5122
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Prof. O.U Njoku Dept. of Biochemistry Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu state +234 803 774 0067 Obynjoku203@yahoo.com
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Prof. L.U.S. Ezeanyika Dept. of Biochemistry Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu state +234 803 774 0067
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