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Theresa Ibibia Edewor

Theresa Ibibia Edewor
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Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, LAUTECH. Ogbomoso
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Prof. Edewor Theresa Ibibia
Professor
Female
Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Department: Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
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Brief about me
  • Excellent knowledge of Organic chemistry, phytochemistry and polymer chemistry
  • In-depth knowledge of general chemistry and adept in mode of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning style
  • Ability to supervise students’ projects on different research topics in the field of chemistry particularly phytochemistry and organic chemistry.
  • Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong knowledge of computer applications to source online applications and learning materials.
  • Achieved research expertise in phytochemistry and also performed research work on phytoremediation.
  • Published research results and findings in journals of international repute.

Academic Qualifications
(B.Sc (Hons)) Chemistry 1987
MSc. Chemistry 1997
PhD Organic Chemistry 2010

Professional Qualifications

Academic Networking
Google Scholar URL
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&view_op=list_works&gmla=AMpAcmQnkOV3…
LinkedIn URL
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/theresa-edewor-75890b282
ResearchGate URL
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Theresa-Edewor
ORCID URL
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-1362-3763
Skills

Interests

Languages
English
Ijaw
Igbo

List of Publications
  1.  Edewor, T. I., Adelowo, O. O and Afolabi, T. J (2004): Preliminary Studies into the Biological Activities of a Broad-Spectrum Disinfecting Fumigant Formulated from Used Engine Oil, Pollution Research. 23 (4): 581-586.http://www.envirobiotechjournals.com
  2.  Edewor, T. I and Afolabi, T. J (2005): Formulation and Characterization of Printing Ink from Used Engine Oil, An International Journal of Biological and Physical Sciences      (Science Focus), 10 (3), 155-159. http://journals.lautech.edu.ng/index.php/sciencefocus.
  3. Edewor, T. I., Olajire, A. A and Olaniyan, L. E. B (2007):  Effect of Oral Administration of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Acanthospermumhispidum DC on Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Acute Liver Injury in Rats, Research Journal of Medical Sciences 1 (1): 39-41.
  4.  Amuda, O. S., Ojo, O. I and Edewor, T. I (2007): Biosorption of Lead from Industrial Wastewater using ChrysophyllumalbidumSeed Shell BioremediationJournal, 11: 4, 183-194.
  5.   Edewor, T.  I., Ibikunle, G.  J and Usman, L. A (2009): Phytotoxic and AntimicrobialScreening of Saponin isolated from Ethanolic leaf extract of Xylopiaaethipioca. An International Journal of Biological and Physical Sciences (Science Focus), 14: (4), 507- 512.         
  6.  Usman, L. A., Hamid, A. A., Muhammad, N.O., Olawore, N. O., Edewor, T. I., Saliu, B. K (2010): Chemical Constituents And Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Leaf Essential Oil Of Nigerian Grown Chenopodium album L. EXCLI Journal 9:18-186.           
  7.  Edewor, T. I and Olajire, A.  A (2010): Effect of oral administration of ethanolic leaf extract of Acanthospermumhispidum DC on some selected rat kidney enzyme   activities. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 6(4): 283-287. 
  8.  Edewor, T. I and Olajire, A. A (2011): Two Flavones from Acanthospermumhispidum DC and their Antibacterial Activity, International Journal of Organic Chemistry 1, 132- 141.
  1. Edewor, T. I and Usman, L. A (2011): Phytochemical and Antibacterial Screening of Leaf Extracts of Nepetacateria. African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry  5(16), 503-506.
  2. Edewor, T. I and Usman, L. A (2011): Cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity of the leaf        methanolic  extract of Vebenahastata, Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 6 (1), 55-    58.
  3. Onawumi, O. O. E., Adelowo F. E., Ipadeola, A. O., Edewor, T. I., Ayoola P. B         and      Odunola O, A (2012): Preliminary studies on phytochemical and      antimicrobial    investigation of plants (irawo-ile) Mitracarpusvillosus, Euphorbia hirtaand Spermacoceocymoides. International Journal of Research and Review in Applied        Sciences10 (1),   78-81.                 
  4. Afolabi, T. J and Edewor, T. I (2012): Liquid-liquid Equilibrium data for Butan-2-ol-           Ethanol-Water, Pentan-2-ol-Ethanol and Toluene-Acetone-Water Systems. International         Journal of Chemical and Biological Engineering, 6, 112-115.           
  5. Edewor-Kuponiyi,T. I (2012): Phytochemical and antimicrobial analyses of extracts of             Peperomiapellucida(L). Journal of Pharmacy Research, 5(5), 2934-2937.
  6. Olajire, A. A and Edewor-kuponiyi, T. I (2013): A new alkaloid from the hairs of mucunapruriens (cow-hage). Archives of Applied Science Research. 5 (1):146-150.                          
  7. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I., Olajire, A. A and Mmuo, A. I (2013): A new  flavan from the plant leaf extract of Cucurbita moschata, Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 4 (3):  009-012.                       
  8. Amuda, O. S., Edewor, T. I., Afolabi, T. Jand Yung-Tse H (2013): Steam-activated   carbon prepared from Chrysophyllumalbidumseed shell for the adsorption of cadmium in wastewater: kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies, Int. J. Environment    and Waste Management,12 (2), 213-229.                                            
  9. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I and Amuda, O. S (2013): Evaluation of the possible production of oxalic acid from some solid industrial wastes in Nigeria, International Journal of    Basic and Applied Science, 2(1), 91-97.                        
  10. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I (2013): A review on: Plant-derived compounds with        potential sedative and anxiolytic activities. International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2(1), 63-78.                       
  11. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I (2013): A Review: Antimicrobial and Other Beneficial Effects of Flavonoids. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Review and   Research, 21 (1), 20-33.           
  12. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I (2013): Determination of the total phenolic contents, antimicrobial and antioxidative effects of the ethanolic leaf extract of Prunus   amgydalus. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3 (6), 94-100.     
  13. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I (2013): Spectroscopic Determination of Total Phenolic Contents, Total Flavonoid Contents and Antioxidant Activity of the Leaves of Persea   americana. International journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(3),  598-603.                 
  14. Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I (2013): Determination of Fructose Content in Anacadium occidentale. International Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 2 (3), 13-19.                               
  15. Akpor, O. B., Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I., Nwonuma, C. O and Amira, O. J        (2013).             Phosphate and Nitrate removal from Aqueous Solution by Carbonated and         Uncarbonated African Nutmeg (Monodoramyristica)   Shell. Journal of Environment  and Earth Science, 3, (10), 99-108.                      
  16. Akpor, O. B., Nwonuma, C. O., Edewor-Kuponiyi, T. I and Amira, O. J (2013). The Role of Ripe Musa sapientum(Plantain) Peels in the Removal of Phosphorus and Nitrogen from Aqueous Solution. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(13), 85-96.                       
  17. Edewor, T. I., Akpor, O. B and Owa, S. O (2014). Quantification of the Total Phenolic         and Flavonoid Contents, and Antibacterial Activity of Diocleareflexa. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 6 (6), 1875-1880.     
  18. Edewor, T. I and Olajire, A. A (2014). Phytochemical and GC-MS Profile of Fractions          obtained from Methanolic Extract of Acanthospermum hispidum DC. International     Journal of PharmTech Research, 6 (6), 1950-1956.                         
  19. Edewor, T. I, Owa S. O, Oladipupo S. S, Oyelakin R. A (2015). Determination of the           total phenolic, flavonoid contents; antioxidant activity and GC-MS study of the    medicinal plant Sarcocephaluslatifolius. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 34(2), 82-86.           
  20. Edewor, T. I, Oluyori P, Owa S. O (2015). Evaluation of some Nigerian savannah    plants   for antioxidant activity, and total phenolic and flavonoid contents. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 34(2), 75-81.  
  21.  Edewor, T. I, Owa S. O, Ologan A. O, Akinfemi F (2016). Quantitative determination of      the saponin content and GC-MS study of the medicinal     plant Cassythafiliformis(Linn.) Leaves. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine. 4(2): 154-156.                   
  22. Edewor, T. I, Akpor, O. B and Owa, S. O (2016). Determination of   antibacterial     activity, total phenolic, flavonoid and saponin contents of leaves of Anogeissus     leiocarpus(dc.) Guill. And Perr. Journal of Coastal Life medicine. 4(4): 310-314.                       
  23. Edewor T. I, Kazeem N. O, Owa, S. O (2016). GC-MS analysis of leaf extracts of Terminalia macropteraand Diocleareflexa, two medicinal plants used for the treatment of respiratory tract disorders. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine 2016; 4(7): 547-551.                
  24. Edewor T. I, Kazeem N. O, Owa S. O (2016). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometric   analysis of methanolic leaf extracts of Lanneakerstingiiand Nauclea diderrichii, two medicinal plants used for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract   infections. Asian Journal Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 9 (4): 179-182.
  25.  Edewor T. I (2016). A review: Immunological potential of bioactive flavonoids and flavonoid containing fractions isolated from medicinal   plants. Cibtech Journal of Bio-Protocols, 5 (2): 7-14.     
  26. Edewor T. I and Kazeem N. O (2016). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometric analysis of the chemical constituents from chloroform fraction of Monodoramyristica methanol seed extract. Cibtech Journal of Bio-Protocols, 5 (2): 15-21.
  27. Edewor T. I, Ogundola A. F, Akintola A. O, Adepoju A. J, Ibikunle G. J, Mmuo A. J, Semire B, Owa S. O (2021). Phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity of leaves of  HoslundaoppositaVahl and docking of its phytochemical components with Uropathogenic strain F11 (ID: 3NRP and NFeoB from Escherichia coli BL21 (ID: 5FH9).             Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 8 (4) 18-29.
  28. Edewor T. I, Akintola A. O, Ogundola A. F, Ibikunle G. J, Adepoju A. J, Mmuo A. J, Owa S.O (2021). Phytochemical constituents, total flavonoid and phenolic contents and  antioxidant activity of leaves of     Syzygiumguineese. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10 (4) 127-132.
  29. Dawodu E. O. Edewor T. I, Babarinde S. A (2021). Quantification of total    phenolic and    flavonoid contents, and GC-MS profile of extracts of Piper  Guineense, Dennettia  tripetala and Ocimmumgratissimum used in the control of   cowpea bruchidCallosobruchusmaculatus in storage grains. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 8 (5) 9-18. Doi: 10.14445/23942568/IJAES- V815P102.
  30. Edewor Theresa Ibibia, AmudaMutiuOlasunkanmi, Agboola Peter Obaloluwa, Mmuo Agatha Ijeoma, AdelekeMujeeb Tunde, Owa Stephen Olugbemiga (2023). GC-MS    profile, spectrophotometric determination of antioxidant activity, total phenolic and flavonoid contents of leaves of Cochlospermumplanchonii. American Journal of Pharmtech Research, 13 (1), 45-55.
  31. Amuda M O, Edewor T.I, Oderinlo O.O (2023). Antimicrobial analysis of Persia Americana leaf. American Journal of Pharmtech Research, 13  (1), 56-61.
  32. Edewor Theresa Ibibia, Agboola Peter Obaloluwa, AmudaMutiuOlasunkanmi, Mmuo Agatha Ijeoma, Owa Stephen Olugbemiga (2023). Total phenolic, flavonoid and mineral      contents of the methanolic leaf      extract of Parinaricuratellifolia planch. Ex benth.      International Journal of Chemistry Research 7, 2, 13-18.
  33. Edewor Theresa Ibibia, Bankole T. A, Ogunjimi D. V, Mmuo A. I, Amuda M. O.     (2023).             GC-MSprofile, synthesis and spectral characterization of flavonoid-metal      (cadmium,cobalt, copper, nickel) complexes of Jatropha curcusleaves.   International    Journal of Chemistry Research 7, 2, 4-12.