Dr. Great Iruoghene Edo | Biopolymer Functionality | Young Scientist Award
Doctorate at Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
Dr. Great Iruoghene Edo is a distinguished academic and researcher with a notable career in the field of chemistry. He has been a pivotal figure at Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria, serving as both a lecturer and the coordinator of the Department of Petroleum Chemistry. His academic journey is marked by outstanding achievements, including a First Class M.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry from Cyprus International University and a Second Class Upper Division B.Sc in Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka. Dr. Edo is an active member of several prestigious professional bodies and has been recognized with numerous awards for his academic excellence and contributions to teaching and research. His work is driven by a passion for applied chemistry and environmental toxicology, aiming to make significant advancements in these areas.
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š Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (in progress)
- University: Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
- Year of Completion: Expected 2025
- M.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry
- University: Cyprus International University, Nicosia
- Years Attended: 2019-2021
- Honors: First Class/High Honour
- B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry
- University: Delta State University, Abraka
- Year of Completion: 2017
- Honors: Second Class Upper Division
Professional Experience
- Coordinator, Dep
- artment of Petroleum Chemistry
- Institution: Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
- Tenure: 2022 ā 2023
- Lecturer, Department of Chemistry
- Institution: Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
- Tenure: 2022 ā 2023
Editorial Memberships
- Editorial Board Member, Annals of Applied Sciences (AAS)
- Editorial Board Member, Gexin Publications
Professional Memberships
- Registered Member, Society of Chemical Industry (SCI)
- Registered Member, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
- Registered Member, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
- Registered Member, Royal Society of London
Awards & Honors
- Best Masters Graduating Student in Chemistry Department, Cyprus International University, 2021
- Best Research Assistant in Chemistry Department, Cyprus International University, 2021
- Best Science Instructor, Covenant School, Abraka, Delta State, 2018
- Best Student in Chemistry, St. Michaelās College, Oleh, Delta State, 2011
- Best Student in Physics, St. Michaelās College, Oleh, Delta State, 2011
š¬ Research
Dr. Edoās research interests include applied chemistry, environmental toxicology, and chemical sciences, with a focus on innovative applications in these fields. He has a keen interest in the development of sustainable chemical processes and the application of advanced analytical techniques to solve environmental problems.
Publication:š
- The phytochemical, proximate, pharmacological, GC-MS analysis of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut): A fully validated approach in health, food and nutrition
- Journal: Food Bioscience
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 67
- Co-authors: LC Nwosu, E Ćzgƶr
- Effects of Vernonia amygdalina fractionate on glutathione reductase and glutathione-S-transferase on alloxan induced diabetes wistar rat
- Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 52
- Co-authors: PN Onyibe, LC Nwosu, E Ćzgƶr
- Physicochemical and pharmacological properties of palm oil: an approach for quality, safety, and nutrition evaluation of palm oil
- Journal: Food Analytical Methods
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 40
- Co-authors: MG Makinde, LC Nwosu, E Ćzgƶr, E Akhayere
- Antibacterial, phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of Thevetia peruviana extracts: An approach in drug formulation
- Journal: Natural Resources for Human Health
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 39
- An inventory of medicinal plants used as sedative, analgesic and blood tonic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 37
- Co-authors: FA Hassan, LC Nwosu, AA Jalloh, PN Onyibe