Biography:

• PhD (Biochemistry, 1993) University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.
• Post-graduate studies in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Houston, Texas (1978-79).
• MSc (Chemistry, 1978) Youngstown State University, Ohio.
• BSc (Biology/Chemistry, 1975) Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania (Norah E Zink University Scholar, 1972-1975).
• Fellow, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON)
• Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)
• Member, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB).
• Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (C.S.N).
• Associate Member, Nigerian Institute for Biomedical Engineering (NIBES).
• Research Interest:
  • Investigation into the Bioenergetics/Redox aspects of Diseases; Sicklecell, Diabetes, Redox stress, Malaria, HIV, AIDS, etc.
  • Investigation into the relationship of structure and function in blood and other biological systems.
  • Studies on the chemistry of African traditional herbs/foods.
  • Investigation into the kinetic molecular origin of natural constants (Epsilon, Pi and Feigenbaum's number)
  • Studies on African Cosmology/indigenous Knowledge system in relation to Science.
• Listed by Philosopedia (see Chidi Gideon Osuagwu at www.philosopedia.org). 2. Nomination to UNESCO in 2005 by the Imo State Government as a "Living Human Treasure" for work in African Cosmology (see www.unescong.org/Living Human Treasures).
• Currently, Senior Lecturer (Biochemistry), School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Have taught, since 1978, in different higher institutions in the United States and Nigeria.
• Member, Board of Directors, Alvana Community Bank (2001-date)
• Member, Scientific Council, Whelan Research Academy, Owerri, Nigeria.
• Head, Department of Biomedical Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

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