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Chinelo Nzekwe

Biography

Chinelo Nzekwe obtained her B.Sc in Animal and Environmental Biology from the University of Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria. She proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka to obtain an M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Control.

Research Interests

Chinelo is interested in environmental toxicology with particular interest in heavy metal pollution in the environment. Her current project involves a comparative analysis of heavy metal contamination in freshwater bodies in Europe and Africa using Nigeria and Ireland as case studies.

Interests:

  • Environmental toxicology
  • Agricultureal practices in Nigeria

Publications

Year Citation
2022

Nzekwe, C. A., Chapman, D. and T. Sullivan. "Metal Bioaccumulation through Water and Feeds in Nigerian Fish." Environ 2022, Belfast, United Kingdom (2022).

2018

Onwudinjo, L. E., Nzekwe, C. A. and N. P. Okonkwo. "The Challenges and Prospects of Small Scale Farmers’ in Enugu State." International Journal of Novel Researches in Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, 1, no. 1 (2018): 19-24.

2017

Ikegngaanyia, E. E,  Anikwe, M. A. N., Omeje, T. E., Odo, C. S. and C. A. Nzekwe. "Techniques of Sampling Organic Manure for Nutrient Analysis in Crop Production." Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 13, no. 3 (2017): JAERI.31630. [DOI]

Omeje, T. E., Ugwuoke, K. I., Ikengayia, E. E., Aba, S. C. and C. A. Nzekwe. "Influence of Fungicides and Fungicide Spray Regimes on Vegetative Growth and Yield of Three Cultivars’ of Cocoyam." Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 15, no. 2 (2017): JEAI.25061. [DOI]

2016

Onwudinjo, L.E., Nzekwe, C.A. and O.H. Hampo. "Enhancing Human Capital Development through Effective Utilization of Instructional Materials on the Teaching and Learning of Agricultural Science in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria." International Journal of Novel Researches in Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, 1, no. 1 (2016): 58-65.

2014

Ibudialo, A. N., Nzekwe, C. A., Ezema, R. A., and O. N. Agu. "Crop Farming: The Bedrock of Agricultural Transformation Agenda for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation." Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Maiden Conference. Awka (2014).

Ibudialo, A. N., Nzekwe, C. A., Ezema, R. A. and O. G. Nwankwo. "Effects and Variation of Rainfall and Temperature on Soil Properties and Growth of Water Melon in Iwollo South Eastern Nigeria." 38th Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Uyo (2014).

2013

Akor, C. E., Onwudinjo, L. E. and C. A. Nzekwe. "Analysis of Research Farmers’ Communication Pattern in Technology Transfer and Adoption." Journal of Research and Methodology in Art and Sciences, 2, no.1 (2013).

Omeje, T. E., Ezema, R. A. and C. A. Nzekwe. "Evaluation of Carbofuran 5g and Dimethoate 40EC for the Control of the Major Insect Pests of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)." 1st Annual National Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria. Nsukka (2013).

Ibudialo, A. N., Nzekwe, C. A. and R. A. Ezema. "Effect of Time Planting on the Growth and Yield of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Enugu South Eastern Nigeria." 1st Annual National Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria. Nsukka (2013). 

Professional Activity

Organisation Status
Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland (ESAI) Student Member



Research Grants

Project Funding Body Start/End Dates Award
A comparative analysis of heavy metal contamination in freshwater bodies in Europe and Africa using Nigeria and Ireland as case studies. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) Nigeria    

Contact

 

Email: chinelonzekwe80@gmail.com
Phone:
Mobile:

Chinelo Anulika Nzekwe (PhD Student)
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES),
University College Cork,
Distillery Fields Campus,
North Mall,
Cork T23 TK30,
Ireland.

Contact

Name:

Chinelo Anulika Nzekwe

Contact Details:

Position:

PhD Candidate

Supervisor:

Timothy Sullivan & Debbie Chapman

Qualifications:

BSc Animal and Environmental Biology; MSc Environmental Management and Control

Research Area:

Environmental Toxicology

Category:

Postgraduates

Materials & Environmental Science Applications

Grúpa Taighde d'Ábhair & Feidhmeanna Eolaíocht Chomhshaoil

School of BEES, University College Cork, Cork Enterprise Centre, Distillery Fields, North Mall, Cork, T23 TK30

Funding Sources

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