{"id":1596,"date":"2025-06-18T10:33:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharm.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1596"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:16:45","slug":"azubuike-chukwuemeka-paul","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pharm.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1596","title":{"rendered":"AZUBUIKE, CHUKWUEMEKA PAUL"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1596\" class=\"elementor elementor-1596\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a98f4d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a98f4d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd53985\" data-id=\"fd53985\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7a449e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a7a449e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): <strong>PROF.<\/strong><\/p><p>NAME: <strong>AZUBUIKE, CHUKWUEMEKA PAUL<\/strong><\/p><p>POSITION: <strong>PROFESSOR \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SPECIALISATION<strong>: DRUG DELIVERY AND BIOPOLYMER-BASED MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p><p>EDUCATION\/TRAINING<\/p><table width=\"722\"><thead><tr><td width=\"270\"><p><strong>INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"102\"><p><strong>DEGREE<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"120\"><p><strong>COMPLETION DATE<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>MM\/YYYY<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"230\"><p><strong>FIELD OF STUDY<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td width=\"270\"><p>University of Benin- Benin City Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"102\"><p>B.Pharm.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"120\"><p>1992<\/p><\/td><td width=\"230\"><p>Pharmaceutics &amp; Pharmaceutical Technology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"270\"><p>University of Benin- Benin City Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"102\"><p>M.Phil.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"120\"><p>2005<\/p><\/td><td width=\"230\"><p>Pharmaceutics &amp; Pharmaceutical Technology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"270\"><p>University of Benin- Benin City Nigeria<\/p><\/td><td width=\"102\"><p>Ph.D.<\/p><\/td><td width=\"120\"><p>2009<\/p><\/td><td width=\"230\"><p>Pharmaceutics &amp; Pharmaceutical Technology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><strong>Personal Statement<\/strong><\/h3><p>&#8220;I am a highly accomplished and dedicated Professor of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology with a strong background in developing, modifying, and characterizing pharmaceutical excipients from local sources, and in drug delivery systems. I possess extensive experience in academia, research, and pharmaceutical practice, demonstrated by a rich publication history and successful roles at the University of Lagos and Lagos State University. I am committed to advancing pharmaceutical knowledge, with a focus on innovative drug formulations and the utilization of unconventional resources. I am actively engaged in research, teaching, and contributing to the pharmaceutical community.&#8221;<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Professor (Sabbatical Leave), Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria (2024-Present).<\/li><li>Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria (2022-Present).<\/li><li>Acting Head of Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria (2020 to 2022)<\/li><li>Sub Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria (2017 to 2019)<\/li><li>Visiting Research Associate: Quill Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Queen\u2019s University Belfast, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland 2008<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge)<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Azubuike, C. P., Adedokun, A. R., Oseni, B. A., Ologunagba, M., &amp; Madu, S. J. (2025). Characterization of physicochemical properties of microcrystalline and nanocrystalline cellulose powders derived from Citrullus lanatus peels for potential pharmaceutical applications.\u00a0 American Journal of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(2).\u00a0\u00a0 doi: 10.25259\/AJPPS_2025_002<\/li><li>Emediegwu, C. H., Oseni, B. A., Ologunagba, M. O., Kolawole, O. M., &amp; Azubuike, C. P. (2024). Nanocellulose crystals reinforced chitosan hydrogel loaded with artemether-lumefantrine to achieve a sustained release formulation. Tropical Journal of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(3), 240-245. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.26538\/tjpps\/v3i3.5 3<\/li><li>Oseni, B. A., Osekita, S. T., Ibrahim, M. B., Igbokwe, N. H., &amp; Azubuike, C. P. (2024). Development of emulgel formulation from Markhamia tomentosa leaf extract: Characterization and in vitro antimicrobial activity against skin isolates. American Journal of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3. DOI 0.25259\/AJPPS_2024_009 5<\/li><li>Cardoso-daodu, I. M., Ilomuanya, M. O., &amp; Azubuike, C. P. (2024). Liposome encapsulated curcumin in lysine-collagen hydrogel embedded with valsartan for treatment of diabetic wounds. ACTA Pharmaceutica Sciencia, 62(4). DOI: 10.23893\/1307-2080.APS6252 7<\/li><li>Amajuoyi, J. N., Ilomuanya, M. O., Oseni, B., Azubuike, C. P., Krestou, A., Vorp, D. A., &amp; Adeosun, S. O. (2024). Scanning electron microscopy-based quantification of keratin and hyaluronic acid microstructure in electrospun scaffolds. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 13(1), 77. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s43088-024-00539-0 9.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>Collaborators\/ Networks (International inclusive)<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Robin D. Rogers University of Alabama\/525 Solutions, Inc.<\/li><li>H\u00e9ctor Rodr\u00edguez, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain<\/li><li>Dr. Nan Yeld, Senior Adviser British Council South Africa<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-089586b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"089586b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-89b2b1b\" data-id=\"89b2b1b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3fddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"db3fddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): PROF. 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