Dr. Ujam’s activities and responsibilities include teaching of general and inorganic chemistry courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including advanced transition metal chemistry and organometallic chemistry. He also serves in the Department, Faculty and University administrative work committees.
Selected Publications
1Pius O. Ukoha, Oguejiofo T. Ujam and Johnson F. Iyun and Solomon E. Okereke, Mechanism of the oxidation of L-cysteine by tetraoxoiodate(VII) in aqueous acid medium, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2015, Accepted
2Simeon Atiga, Pius O. Ukoha and Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Dynamics of electron transfer reaction of trioxosulfate(IV) ion with dinuclear iron(III)-salen complex in perchloric acid medium, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2015, 27, 1274-1278.
3C. A. Nwadinigwe, I. V. Anigbogu and O. T. Ujam, Studies on precipitation performance of n-heptane and n-pentane/n-heptane on C7 and C5/C7 asphaltenes and maltenes from 350 °C atmospheric residuum of three Nigerian light crude, Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, DOI 10.1007/s13202-014-0150-x
4Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Chizoba M. Ngige, Valentine I. Onwukeme and Tania Groutso, N'-[(1E)-1-(6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3(4H)-ylidene) ethyl]benzene sulfonohydrazide, Crystallographica Section E, (2014) E70, o1179.
5J. N. Asegbeloyin, O. T. Ujam, E. C. Okafor, I. Babahan, C. Poyrazoglu, C. and A. C. Ozmen. Synthesis, Characterization and aiological activity of 2'-[(phenyl)(1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-4-ylidene)methyl]-1-phenacylhydrazide and its Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Cu(II) complexes, Bioinorganic Chemistry and Application, 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/718175
6Nkechinyere N. Ukwueze, Pius O. Ukoha, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin and Tania Groutso N’-[(1Z)-1-(3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene)hexyl]benzenesulfonohydrazide, Acta Crystallographica E, 2014, E70, o730.
7Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin, Brian K. Nicholson, Pius O. Ukoha and
Nkechi N. Ukwueze, N-(2-Chloroethyl) morpholine-4-carboxamide, Acta
Crystallographica Section E, 2014, E70, o463.
8Simeon Atiga, Pius O. Ukoha, Oguejiofo T. Ujam and Obinna C. Okpareke, Kinetics and mechanism of the reduction of µ-adi-di[N,N'-bis{salicylideneethylenedia minatoiron(III)}] by dithionate ion, Transition Metal Chemistry, 2014, 39,189–194
9Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Kyle Devey, William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson, Michael R. Mucalo, Corry Decker and T. S. Andy Hor, Immobilisation of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] on polymeric supports by sulfide alkylation and phosphine exchange reactions, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Silicon and Related Elements, 2013, 188, 1508-1525.
10Oguejiofo T. Ujam, William Henderson and Brian K. Nicholson, A Zwitterionic mono alkylated derivative of [Pt2(µ-S)2(PPh3)4] from 1,3-Propanesultone. Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2013 54, 523-527.
13Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Sarah M. Devoy,William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson and T. S. Andy Hor, A novel ring-expansion reaction of dialkylated derivatives of [Pt2(µ-S)2 (PPh3)4] involving Pt-C bond formation, Dalton Transactions, 2012, 41, 12773-12780.
14Ashwin Gopalan Nair, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Joseph R. Lane, William Henderson and Brian K. Nicholson, Platinum(II) complexes containing the 3,3-dimethyglutarimidate ligand, Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 2012, 65, 3731-3739.
15Nikolas D. Kitson, William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson, and Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Synthesis and characterization of a platinum(II) complex of camphenylphosphonic acid, Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 2011, 64, 3408–3418.
16Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Sarah M. Devoy, William Henderson, Alistair L. Wilkins, Brian K. Nicholson, E/Z isomerism in monoalkylated derivatives of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] containing 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazone substituents, Journal of Coordination Chemistry 2011, 64, 2782-2790.
17Oguejiofo T. Ujam, William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson, T. S. Andy Hor. Further studies on the dialkylation chemistry of [Pt2(µ-S)2(PPh3)4], Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2011, 376, 255-263.
18William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Further investigations on the methylation chemistry of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4], Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 2011, 64, 2771-2781.
19Oguejiofo T. Ujam, William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson, Christopher M. Fitchett, The reactivity of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4] towards difunctional chloroacetamide alkylating agents: Formation of cyclized or bridged products, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2011, 375, 220-227.
20Pius. O. Ukoha, Jonnie Niyi Asegbeloyin, Chinelo Alioke, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of dithionate ion by N,N'-ethylenebis-[salicylideneim inato] iron(III) complex in aqueous perchloric acid medium, Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 2010, 35, 163-170.
21Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Sarah M. Devoy, William Henderson, Brian K. Nicholson, T. S. Andy Hor, Dinuclear platinum complexes with designer thiolate ligands from the monoalkyl ation of [Pt2(μ-S)2(PPh3)4], Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2010, 363, 3558-3568.
22Asegbeloyin, J. N., Onyimonyi, A. E., Ujam, O. T., Ukwueze, N. N., Ukoha, P. O., Assessment of toxic trace metals in selected fish species and parts of domestic animals, Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 2010, 9, 213-215.
Name: Oguejiofo T. Ujam 
Position: Senior Lecturer
Contact Details: Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
E-Mail Address: Oguejiofo.Ujam@unn.edu.ng
Dr. Oguejiofo T. Ujam attended the College of the Immaculate Conception. Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. He obtained BSc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry and PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Nigeria and University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand respectively. Ujam started his career as a Chemistry academic in November, 1999 as the pioneer coordinator of the Industrial Chemistry programme at Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State. He joined the services of the University of Nigeria in September, 2003 as a Graduate Assistant and was appointed an Assistant Lecturer in March, 2006. Ujam had tutelage, extensive teaching and research experiences under world leading academics in chemical sciences, viz Australia (University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand), Asia (National University of Singapore, Singapore) and North America (University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada).
Dr. Miriam Chinyere Anozie is a staff of the Department of Commercial and Property Law. She has the following qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) 2013 University of Nigeria; Master of laws (LLM) 1989 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 1983 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
B.L 1984 Nigerian Law School Lagos.
Dr. Anozie was the Head of Department from 2006 – 2008 and 2013 – 2014.
She is the Sub-Editor for Journal of Contemporary legal Issues. She was so appointed in May, 2008.
Dr. Chinyere Anozie enjoys reading and cooking.
Kekeh, Ijeoma Deborah holds a B.Sc. and MBA in Management in 2008 and 2011 respectively both from University of Nigeria. She joined the University in 2000 as Assistant Clerical Officer and has risen to the rank of Executive Officer as at October 2014.
Nnadi Patience Ifeoma is a HND graduate in Secretarial Administration from Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State in the year 1999. She joined the services of the University of Nigeria, as Typist III in the year 1997. Consequently, she has risen to the rank of Principal Confidential Secretary II with effect from 1st October, 2013.
Okwor Chika P is a B.Sc. graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology in the year 2012. She joined the services of the University of Nigeria as a Clerical Officer in the year 1993. Consequently, she has risen to the rank of Senior Executive Officer with effect from 01 October, 2013
Eze, Gladys Chikaodili is OND graduate in Office Technology and Management (OTM), which she obtained from Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu in the year 2012. She joined the services of the University of Nigeria, as Typist III in the year 1993. Consequently, she has risen to the rank of Chief Typist with effect from 01 October, 2014.
Organic and Inorganic Kinetics, Electrochemistry
Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy Diversification.
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Responsibilities
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Name: Anyaezu S. Chisom 
Position: Graduate Assistant
Contact Details: Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
E-Mail Address: chisom.anyaezu@unn.edu.ng
Miss Anyaezu S. Chisom attended Federal Government Girls’ College Oyo . She obtained a BSc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). She joined the services of UNN in 2013 and is currently a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Name: Dave-Ugwu,Priscilla Okwuchukwu. 
Position: Senior Technologist
Contact Details: Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
E-Mail Address: okwuchukwu.dave@unn.edu.ng
Mrs Priscilla Okwuchukwu Dave-Ugwu hails from Enugu-Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. She obtained her WASC at Igbo-Eze Secondary School Enugu Ezike and Diploma in Laboratory Science Technology at National Institute of Science and Technology, Ibadan. She also obtained her B.Sc (Education Chemistry) and M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry) both in University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Area of specialization: Analytical Chemistry (instrumental analysis)
Responsibilities: Laboratory Technologist; General Laboratory duty
Membership of professional bodies: STAN & NAAT.
Name: Mr. Paul Anyaoha. 
Position: Chief Technologist
Contact Details: Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Mr Paul Ijeoma Anyaoha hails from Njoba Local Government Area in Imo State of Nigeria. He was born on 14th October, 1959. He acquired his primary education at Central School Nsukka where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1973. He proceeded with his secondary education at Bishop Shanahan College Orlu where he obtained his WAEC in 1980. He obtained his both OND and HND in Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) in 1986 and 1989 respectively. He joined the service of University of Nigeria, Nsukka on 3rd July, 1981 as Laboratory Assistant. He has undergone series of promotions and became the Chief Technologist in 2011 in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry in the same university.
Area of specialization: Chemistry/Biochemistry Techniques
Responsibilities: Laboratory Technologist; General Laboratory duty
Membership of professional bodies: Associate member of Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)
