Dr. Florence Nduka
About me
Dr. Florence Obiageli Nduka is a Biochemist and academic with a background in Environmental Biochemistry. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Biochemistry, where she provides academic leadership in teaching, research, and student mentorship. Her scholarly work focuses on environmental pollution, toxicological assessment, and biochemical effects of contaminants on living systems. Dr. Obiageli has contributed to scientific research and the training of future scientists through teaching, supervision of students projects, and academic publications. She is committed to advancing environmental health research promoting the participation of women and girls in science, particularly in developing countries.
Dr. Florence Obiageli Nduka is a Biochemist specializing in Environmental Biochemistry and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu. She is married and blessed with three children (2 boys and 1 girl). Her research focuses on environmental biochemistry, toxicology, bioremediation, microbial biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and ethnobiochemistry, focusing on understanding how pollutants and bioactive natural products impact biological systems, public health, and ecosystem sustainability. She has supervised numerous student projects, contributed to scientific publications, and actively promotes opportunities for women and girls in STEM through mentorship and advocacy, advancing both science and gender equity.
Degrees:
Nduka FO, Ubani CS, Okpashi VE et al. Utilization of banana, pineapple and watermelon wastes substrate: as consortiums to remediating cyanide polluted soil. Amer J Environ Sciences, 2018:14(2):77–85