Mr. Onyema Chukwuebuka ThankGod

Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
M.Sc. in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra, Nigeria

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Biography

Onyema Chukwuebuka ThankGod is a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. He has great passion and love for chemistry with bias for Analytical, Organic and Medicinal Chemistry with a couple of scholarly articles published in reputable journals. Among his well cited articles include the `Extraction and Characterisation of Biodiesel from Cashew Nuts and Shells Oil (Anarcadium occidentale)`. He shows great interest in the area of medicinal chemistry where he has equally some research based publications notably ` Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analysis of the stems and Leaves of Cola gigantea (Sterculiaceae)`. Onyema, got his BSc Degree in Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria where he equally obtained his MSc certification in Analytical/Organic Chemistry. He is currently gearing up for his PhD degree programme.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
Analytical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Synthetic Chemistry

Selected Publications

  1. Onyema, C.T., U.E. Ekpunobi and E.O. Ndigbo, 2015. Evaluation of the heavy metal level in selected Industrially packaged food spices. AASCIT Commun., 2: 32-40.

  2. Okerulu, I.O., C.T. Onyema and F.C. Agunabu, 2015. Assessment of the phytochemicals, proximate and elemental composition of the fruits of dialium guineese (Icheku). Aascit J. Chem., 2: 93-96.
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  3. Okerulu, I.O. and C.T. Onyema, 2015. Comparative assessment of phytochemicals, proximate and elemental composition of gnetum africanum (okazi) leaves. Am. J. Anal. Chem., 6: 604-609.
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  4. Ogbuagu, A.S., A.O. Onyema, U.E. Ekpunobi and C.T. Onyema, 2015. Nutritional and heavy metal analysis on four local fruits in awka south eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Chem. Biomed. Sci., 1: 83-88.

  5. Onyema, C.T., V.I. Ajiwe and O.O. Nwankwo, 2014. Phytochemical and anti-microbial analysis of the roots of Ficus Exasparata (anwirinwa). Sci. J. Chem., 2: 11-15.

  6. Onyema, C.T., U.E. Ekpunobi, A.A. Edowube, S. Odinma and C.E. Sokwaibe, 2014. Quality assessment of common instant noodles sold in Nigeria markets. Am. J. Anal. Chem., 5: 1174-1177.
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  7. Onyema, C.T., T.A. Ezekwere, P.U. Ofora, C.B.Sokwaibe, S.C. Odimma and E.C. Ohaekenyem, 2014. Comparative study of the heavy metal concentration of the various parts of Phractocephalus hemioliopterus (catfish) and Trachurus teachurus (horsefish). Am. J. Sci. Nutr., 1: 72-75.

  8. Onyema, C.T., H.C. Eneh, P.U. Ofora, I.J. Ekwueme and C.B. Sokwaibe, 2014. Assessment of ground water quality of Nnamdi Azikwe university, Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria. Aust. J. Ind. Res., 2014: 1-5.

  9. Onyema, C.T., F.O. Okerenwogba, I.M. Iloameke, I.J. Ekwueme, M.C. Ejiagha and E.C. Ohaekenyema, 2014. Extraction and characterisation of biodiesel from cashew nuts and shells oil (Anarcadium occidentale). Am. J. Sci. Technol., 1: 344-347.

  10. Onyema, C.T. and V.I.E. Ajiwe, 2014. Phytochemical and antimicrobial analysis of the stems of cola gigantea (sterculiacea). Int. J. Eng. Sci., 3: 1-11.
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  11. Onyema, C.T. and V.I.E. Ajiwe, 2014. Phytochemical and anti-microbial analysis of the leaves of cola gigantea (sterculiaceae). Int. J. Appl. Sci. Technol., 4: 119-126.
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  12. Okonisa, O.I., I.C. Egwuatu, A.S. Ogbuagu, E.C. Ohaekenyem, I.J. Ekwueme and C.E. Sokwaibe, 2014. Phytocoil production from the leaves of Azadirachta indica (neem) and Hyptis suaveolens (bush mint). AASCIT J. Chem., 1: 1-4.
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  13. Ofora, P.U., R.U. Arinze, J.N. Nwokoye, C.T. Onyema, I.J. Ekwueme and C. Okpalaunegbu, 2014. Modification of cassava residue into carboxymethylcellulose. World Eng. Appl. Sci. J., 5: 36-39.

  14. Madubuike, P.C., C.T. Onyema, S.C. Odimma and C.E. Sokwaibe, 2014. Evaluation of mineral elements, cyanide and proximate composition of cassave (mannihot esculenta crantz) from Ebonyi state, Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 8: 41-43.

  15. Ekpunobi, U.E., S.C. Ukatu, B.O. Ngene, C.T. Onyema and P.U. Ofora, 2014. Investigation of the thermal properties of selected fruits and vegetables. Am. J. Sci. Technol., 1: 293-297.
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  16. Okoro, V.E, S.C. Odimma, C.T. Onyema and O.V. Eneze, 2013. The study of the effect of polyethylene and poly vinyl chloride on the physico-chemical properties of portland cement. Int. J. Eng. Sci. Invention, 2: 23-27.

  17. Iloamaeke, I.M., T.U. Onuegbu, U.C. Umeobika and C.T. Onyema, 2013. A comparative study of Vitex doniana and Pterocarpus soyauxi as corrosion inhibitors of Mild steel in HCl medium. J. Atoms Mol., 3: 509-519.

  18. Ezigbo, V.O., S.C. Odimma, I.J. Duruaku and C.T. Onyema, 2013. Preliminary phytochemical screening and anti-bacterial activity on stem bark extracts of ceiba peritandra. IOSR J. Appl. Chem., 6: 42-44.
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  19. Onwukeme, V.I., P.M. Nweke and C.T. Onyema, 2011. Characterisation of Canarium Schweinfurthii biodiesel produced through Sodium hydroxide catalyzed trans-esterification process. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 14: 10128-10133.

  20. Ogbu, I.M., T.U. Onuegbu, V.I.E. Ajiwe and C.T. Onyema, 2011. The current status, prospect and challenges of biofuel: A review. Anachem J., 5: 989-997.
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