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 |
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| 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] |
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| 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). |
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| 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). |
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| 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.