Chioma Apebende | Natural Products | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Chioma Apebende | Natural Products | Best Researcher Award 🏆

Mrs. Chioma Apebende University of calabar, Calabar, Nigeria 🎓

Professional Profile 

🎓Early Academic Pursuits 📚

Chioma G. Apebende embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Pure Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, graduating in 2005. She continued to expand her educational horizons with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in 2010. Her passion for chemistry led her to pursue a Master of Science in Natural Products Chemistry at the University of Calabar, where she graduated with a CGPA of 4.40/5.00 in 2017. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in Natural Products Chemistry at the University of Calabar, expected to complete her doctorate in 2024.

💼Professional Endeavors

Chioma G. Apebende has been a dedicated educator and researcher. She began her teaching career as a Chemistry Teacher at the State Secondary School Education Board in Calabar from 2007 to 2017. Since July 2017, she has been a Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Calabar. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as an Investigator in the Computational and Bio-Simulation Research Group at the University.

🔬Contributions and Research Focus 

Chioma’s research focuses on computational chemistry, drug design using molecular docking and molecular dynamics, and electronic structure based on density functional theory (DFT) to investigate material properties and applications. Her work includes the study of pristine and metal-doped MC59 (M = Au, Hf, Hg, Ir) as drug delivery candidates for Nitrosourea drugs and the synthesis, DFT studies, and in silico biological evaluation of novel isoquinoline-based azo-dyes against breast cancer receptors.

🏆Accolades and Recognition

Chioma has received numerous awards and scholarships for her contributions to the field of chemistry. Notably, she was awarded the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Institutional-Based Research Grant in 2020/2021 and won the 2nd Best Poster Award at the Chemical Society of Nigeria’s 46th Annual International Conference, Workshop & Exhibition in September 2023.

🌍Impact and Influence 

Chioma G. Apebende’s work has had a significant impact on the field of natural products chemistry and computational chemistry. Her research findings have been presented at various national and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge. She has also played a crucial role in mentoring and educating the next generation of chemists through her teaching and supervisory roles at the University of Calabar.

🌟Legacy and Future Contributions 

Chioma G. Apebende’s ongoing Ph.D. research and her extensive list of publications reflect her commitment to scientific excellence and innovation. Her future contributions are anticipated to further the understanding of natural products chemistry and its applications in drug design and material science. As she continues her academic and research career, Chioma is poised to make lasting contributions to the scientific community, inspiring future researchers and students.

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