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Dr Daprim Samuel Tamuno-Ojuemi Ogaji
Center Leader
Dr Daprim Ogaji is the head of Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at the University of Port Harcourt and the Department of Community Medicine in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. He graduated from the University of Port Harcourt and subsequently bagged - a Fellowship in Public Health from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in 2006, Master in Health Quality Improvement from the University of Helsinki and was later inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered). He is a Fellow of the International Society for Quality in Health Care and also obtained a PhD in Medicine from the prestigious University of Manchester.
Daprim’s teaching and research interests are focused on healthcare services research, quality improvement, improving access to healthcare, improving stakeholders’ experiences, improving outcomes in the management of long-term conditions. His methodological interests include quantitative research, evidence synthesis, health systems/programme evaluation, psychometrics and field trials. His professional competence spans Health care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Health Management, Leadership, Health Policy, Quality Improvement, Global Health, Psychology, Qualitative Research, Applied Research, Community Health, Epidemiology, Primary Health Care, General Practice, Data Analysis, Health Promotion, Organisational Development.
His involvement in the training of doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals over the years had resulted in the development of some taught postgraduate programmes in public health and the establishment of the World Bank funded African Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research in the University of Port Harcourt. Email: daprim.ogaji@uniport.edu.ng
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Prof Orish Ebere Orisakwe
Deputy Centre Leader
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Professor Onyewuchi Akaranta
Coordinator, World Bank Centre of Excellence, UniPort
Professor Onyewuchi Akaranta is currently the Director, Science Institute, and Deputy Centre Leader, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence for Oilfield Chemicals Research, University of Port Harcourt. He was Director, Centre for Research Management, (2010-2015), Director, Exchange and Linkage Programmes Unit (2006 – 2010) at the University of Port Harcourt. He has held many academic and administrative positions at the University. He was Head, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry (1999 – 2001) and has served in a number of committees in the University. He has also served as external examiner to a number of Nigerian Universities.
Professor Akaranta is a fellow of Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN), a member of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), and Oil and Colour Chemists Association (OCCA) of United Kingdom. He is a member of West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA). He is listed in the Marquis Who is Who in Science and Engineering in 2003, 7th Edition. He obtained a B.Sc (2nd Class Upper Division) degree in Chemistry in 1978 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, M.Sc in Polymer Science and Technology in 1982 from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Ph.D degree in Industrial Chemistry in 1995 from the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt.
Professor Akaranta has extensive experience in Agro-Wastes Utilization Value Addition. In 2007, he delivered an inaugural lecture titled, “Agro-Wastes Utilization: The Chemist’s Input”. For over thirty-five (35) years he has been conducting research on Conversion of Agro-Wastes to Industrial Raw Materials. Such raw materials have been used in the production of Adhesives, Ion Exchange Resins, Oilfield Chemicals, Paints and Paint Additives. He was the Project Manager, UniPort-World Bank STEP-B Project (2008 – 2013). He has published over 100 articles in reputable journals and authored a number of academic monographs
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Dr. Kingsley Chukwuemeka Patrick-Iwuanyanwu
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officer / Academic Programme Coordinator
Dr. Kingsley Chukwuemeka Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry. He holds a PhD degree in Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is a scholar of the prestigious Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA in Analyzing risk: Principles, concepts and applications. Dr. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is a recipient of The World Academy of Science- International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (TWAS-ICCBS) Postgraduate fellowship award in 2009 to University of Karachi, Pakistan; He was among the 100 young scientists from around the world selected to attend The World Life Sciences Forum by BioVision (Lyon, France); He is a recipient of Society of Toxicology (SOT) /AstraZenecca IUTOX fellowship award in 2009; He is a member of the class of 2010 BioVision Alexandria.Nxt fellows in Alexandria, Egypt. He served as a pioneer African representative and one of the founding Executive Members of Student Advisory Council (SAC) of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC, EUROPE) from 2009-2011. He was also a pioneer member of the Scientific Organizing Committee of the SETAC EUROPE-sponsored 1st Young Environmental Scientists (YES) meeting at the University of Landau, Germany.
Dr. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is an author of several cited publications in peer–reviewed journals with research interests in the areas of Hepatotoxicity, Food safety, Risk assessments of toxicants and environmental pollutants in the food chain, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) surveys, Risk Assessment of hydrocarbon contamination and water soluble fraction of petroleum products, Evaluation of inhalation exposure of pollutants in the Environment using rat models, Reproductive toxicology, Exposure to contaminants and toxicological response of organisms at multiple tiers of biological organization (using experimental animal models) with a view to monitoring the source, fate, transport, and toxicity of contaminants.
Dr. Patrick-Iwuanyanwu is a member of several professional bodies including Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB); Africa Education Initiative (NEF, CT. USA ); West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT); Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC, Europe); Society of Toxicology (SOT, Reston, USA); Society for Experimental Biology (SEB, UK). At the moment he is the Secretary General of West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT) and also serves as the Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) officer/ Academic programme coordinator of World Bank African Center of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt. He is a mentor to many young early career toxicologists.
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Faith
Industrial Liaison Officer
Faith has a broad background in psychology, maternal and child health with specific training and expertise in phenomenology and survey research designs and thematic data analysis in qualitative studies. I have a vast amount of nursing and midwifery clinical/teaching experiences. My wide remit of interests led me to undertake a second masters and PhD degrees in midwifery in the United Kingdom. My important work is in the area of evidence-based practice in childbirth in Nigeria and Africa as vital in the promotion of women’s autonomy and well-being during the birthing process. My Ph.D study titled “Perceptions and experiences of mothers, midwives, and obstetricians concerning birthing position and perineal trauma: A mixed methods study based in Nigeria”, has led to excellent collaborative work undertaken in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This collaborative work led to an on-going project “The making Normal Birth a Reality in Port Harcourt, Nigeria”, which involves educating and training mothers, midwives, obstetricians and the community at large to implement evidence based normal birth practices which will enable women to birth in upright position to promote better health outcomes and reduce rates of perineal injuries. This is the factor that led to my invention of a birthing chair to support women birth in various upright positions. I am also engaged in other collaborative studies with international counterparts as PI or co-investigator in Canada, UK, and Australia. Based on these previous experiences, I understand the importance of team work among project members and of building a realistic research plan, timeline, and budget to meet the target. Faith is Nigeria's first doctorate in midwifery awarded by University of Chester UK and was award the Alumni Laureate award of the University of Nottingham, UK in 2018
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Dr. Anthonet Ndidiamaka Ezejiofor
Toxicology Research Team Leader
Dr. Anthonet Ndidiamaka Ezejiofor holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. Author of over 60 publications, an award winner of 2012 Outstanding Women in Science-Third World Organization of Women in Science (TWOWS). A registered member of many international organizations including Society of Toxicology (SOT), African Society of Toxicological Sciences in Nigeria and West Africa Society of Toxicology (WASOT). Research Fellow of The World Academy of Science (TWAS), 2017/2018. Dr Anthonet serves in the Editorial and Review boards of many journals in USA and Europe.
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Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma
Nutritional Biochemistry Team Leader
kewuchi, Catherine Chidinma PhD is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry. She obtained her Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry/Toxicology from the University Port Harcourt.
Her PhD work focused on the use of two plants in the management of some metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia etc. Catherine is involved in the teaching and research activities at the Department of Biochemistry. She has extensive experience in teaching and research in the areas of Plant and Soil Biochemistry, Environmental Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology and Industrial Biochemistry.
Her research interest is in the investigation of the chemical compositions and toxicological/pharmacological profiles of nutritional and medicinal plants, and mushrooms as well as the management of non-communicable diseases (NCD) and metabolic disorders with our indigenous foods and vegetables. She has over 70 publications in peer‐reviewed journals.
She is an active member of the Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists of Nigeria (SBMBN)
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Aselemi Godpower Umor
Internal Auditor
Aselemi Godpower Umor is a Principal Internal Auditor with the Internal Audit Department of the University of Port Harcourt with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Master’s Degree (UK) in Oil and Gas Accounting–with Distinction and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Second Class upper). He has acquired years of experience with identifying potential risk areas in the course of audits and investigations; making sure controls are properly designed, implemented and operationally effective to mitigate risks.
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Mr. Confidence Igwe
Head of Admin/Desk Officer
Mr. Confidence Igwe, a Senior Assistant Registrar in the Registry Department in the University of Port Harcourt, is the Head of Admin/Desk Officer of PUTOR. He obtained his B.Sc in Sociology from the University of Port Harcourt, he also holds a PGD in Business Administration from Rivers State University.
Mr. Confidence is a registered and active member of the National Institute of Management,(NIM) and has acquired several years of experience in Administration and Management.