Dr. Obasi Ajuka Nwogo
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Dr. Obasi Ajuka Nwogo

Lecturer
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnics, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Abia State University, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Obasi Ajuka Nwogo is currently working as Lecturer II at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnics, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Abia State University, Nigeria. Previously he was worked at Assistant Route Commander (ARC) at Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria, and Senior Science Teacher at Seiro International College. His area of specialization/interest focuses on Food and Nutritional Biochemistry/ Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology. He is member of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA). He has 30 publications in journals and conference contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Biological Chemistry
62%
General Biochemistry
90%
Entomology
75%
Epidemiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Oko, M.O., G. Otuchukwu and N.A. Obasi, 2012. Studies of the incidence of typhoid fever among students of comprehensive secondary school, Unwana, Afikpo North L.G.A., Ebonyi State, Nigeria. J. Sci. Technol., 11: 6-12.
  2. Obasi, N.A., U.C. Okorie, B.N. Elemchukwu, S.S. Ogundapo and G. Otuchristian, 2012. Nutritional evaluation, phytochemical screening and antimicrobial effects of aqueous extract of Picralima nitida peel. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 5: 105-112.
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  3. Obasi, N.A., J. Ukadilonu, E. Eze, E.I. Akubugwo and U.C. Okorie, 2012. Proximate composition, extraction, characterization and comparative assessment of coconut (Cocos nucifera) and Melon (Colocynthis citrullus) seeds and seed oils. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 15: 1-9.
  4. Obasi, N.A., E.I. Akubugwo, O.C. Ugbogu and G. Otuchristian, 2012. Assessment of physico-chemical properties and heavy metals bioavailability in dumpsites along Enugu-Port Harcourt expressways, South-East, Nigeria. Asian J. Applied Sci., 5: 342-356.
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  5. Kalu, K.M., N.A. Obasi, F.O. Nduka, V.O. Nwaugo and I.A. Onuabuchi, 2012. Abundance of nocturnal, endophagous and anthropophilic Anopheles species in relation to human malaria transmission in an urban and a rural community of Abia State, Nigeria. J. Entomol. .
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  6. Kalu, K.M., N.A. Obasi, F.O. Nduka and M.O. Oko, 2012. Prevalence of malaria parasitaemia in umuchieze and uturu communities of Abia State, Nigeria. Asian J. Epidemiol., 5: 95-102.
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  7. Ezeribe, A.I., C.J. Chukwu, N.A. Obasi, G. Otuchristian and U.A. Ibiam, 2012. Effect of catalyst concentration on the rheological properties of melamine formaldehyde resinated cotton fabric. Asian J. Textile, 2: 26-31.
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  8. Chukwu, C.J., N.A. Obasi, A. Jauro, A.I. Ezeribe, C.B. Nwachukwu and J.D. Putshaka, 2012. Physical and plastic properties of three nigerian coals. Asian J. Mater. Sci., 4: 45-51.
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  9. Akubugwo, E.I., A. Obasi, G.C. Chinyere, E. Eze, O. Nwokeoji and E.A. Ugbogu, 2012. Phytoaccumulation effects of Amaranthus hybridus L. grown on buwaya refuse dumpsites in Chikun, Nigeria on metals. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 2: 10-17.
  10. Obasi, N.A., E.I. Akubugwo and E. Eze, 2011. Successful research project/thesis writing: A structural guide for science disciplines. Info-Tech J., 1: 122-139.
  11. Chinyere, G.C. and N.A. Obasi, 2011. Effect of processing on the antioxidants (Vitamin C and flavonoids) constituents of selected leafy vegetables. Plants Prod. Res. J., 15: 24-28.
  12. Chinyere, G.C. and N.A. Obasi, 2011. Changes in the amino acids contents of selected leafy vegetables subjected to different processing treatments. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 5: 182-187.
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  13. Akubugwo, I.E., N.A. Obasi, G.C. Chinyere and A.E. Ugbogu, 2008. Mineral and phytochemical contents in leaves of Amaranthus hybridus L. and Solanum nigrum L. subjected to different processing methods. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 2: 40-44.
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  14. Akubugwo, I.E., N.A. Obasi, G.C. Chinyere and A.E. Ugbogu, 2007. Nutritional and chemical value of Amaranthus hybridus L. leaves from Afikpo, Nigeria. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 2833-2839.
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  15. Akubugwo, I.E., A.N. Obasi and S.C. Ginika, 2007. Nutritional potential of the leaves and seeds of black nightshade-Solanum nigrum L. Var virginicum from Afikpo-Nigeria. Pak. J. Nutr., 6: 323-326.
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