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Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna State.

Dr. Igwe James Chibueze

Associate Professor

Dr. James Chibueze Igwe, an Associate Professor at Kaduna State University, specializes in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology. His research spans antimicrobial resistance, molecular biology, and biosafety. With a PhD from ABU Zaria and global professional certifications, Dr. Igwe leads transformative academic, research, and administrative endeavors in pharmaceutical sciences.

Biography

Dr. James Chibueze Igwe, born in Onu-Agwu-Mgbom, Okposi, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, is an accomplished academic and researcher. He is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology at Kaduna State University (KASU), where he has significantly contributed to teaching, research, and academic administration.

Dr. Igwe holds a B.Sc. in Biotechnology (2008) from Ebonyi State University, an M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2013), and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2016), both from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. His doctoral research focused on molecular characterization and antibiotic susceptibility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing E. coli.

With global certifications from prestigious institutions such as the University of Bath, WHO, and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Dr. Igwe specializes in antimicrobial resistance, molecular biology, biosafety, and One Health. Since joining KASU in 2017, he has excelled in roles like Head of Department, where he drives innovation in pharmaceutical microbiology research and education.

Dr. Igwe has authored numerous publications, supervised postgraduate students, and remains dedicated to advancing public health through academic and research excellence.

Education

  • PhD Pharmaceutical Microbiology - 2016
  • M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Microbiology - 2013
  • B. Sc. Biotechnology - 2008

Publications

  • Igwe, J.C, Adeboye, S.E, Egbulefu, C.S and Parom S.K (2023). Review of Nigeria Biosecurity Architecture: Prospects, Challenges and Awareness. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 40(2): 21-25 (Dec 2023) ISSN: 0189 1731 Publisher: Biotechnology Society of Nigeria
  • Igwe JC, Nkom PJ, Obajuluwa AF, Ahmed DA, David Jane (2023). Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus colonization among HIV patients attending a tertiary hospital in Kaduna, Nigeria. Archives of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology Journal, 3(2): 197 -214 ISSN: 2971_611X. Publisher: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna
  • Igwe JC (2023). Aspects of parasites and parasitic infections; protozoan, group, habitat, structure, reproduction, Arthropods infectious agents. In: a textbook on Introductory to Pharmaceutical Microbiology Chapter 7 Page 65-73. Publisher: National University Commission in collaboration with Taylor and Francis, Milton Park, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Igwe JC, Nwokocha, PO, Osi, GC, Parom SK, Adeboye SE, Ekwerekwu I, Nwagwu K, Egbulefu CS, Audu HJ, Aremu OK, Durowaye MT (2022). Phytochemical Screening and Review of Medicinal Plants Used in The Management of Diabetes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Archives of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology Journal, 2(2): 118-142. Published by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KASU
  • Igwe, J. C., Parom S. K., Obajuluwa, A. F., Tanko, A. I., Abdullahi, A. M (2020). Phenotypic evaluation of carbapenemases, extended spectrum Beta-lactamases (esbls) and Ampc production among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from sachet water sold in Kaduna Metropolis. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 19 (1): 69-83 -Publisher: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Skills

Teaching and Mentorship88%
Biosafety and Biosecurity80%
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Expertise 95%
Research and Data Analysis90%
Academic Leadership85%