CHINEDU Shalom, Dr.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
Ph.D. Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
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Programme
Research Interests
1. Enzyme Biotechnology, Waste Bio-conversion and Public Health
Awards & Honours
1.Graduate Fellowship Award, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2003-2006
2.Best Researcher Award in the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, 2006.
Teaching Areas
Biomolecules, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Enzymology, Protein and Enzyme Chemistry, Molecular genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Current Postgraduate Supervision
1.Kinetics and equilibrium of the reaction of 5, 5’-dithiobis (2-nitrobenzoate) with haemoglobins of domestic horse (Equus caballus). Ph.D, Omotosho O. E.
2.Phytochemical, antibacterial and toxicological analyses of extracts from fruit skin and leaf of soursop (Anona muricata Linn.). Ph.D, Iyanda-Joel W. O.
3.Phytochemical and biochemical analyses of Thaumatococcus danielli fruits. M.Sc, Oluwadamisi A.Y.
2.Phytochemical, antibacterial and toxicological analyses of extracts from fruit skin and leaf of soursop (Anona muricata Linn.). Ph.D, Iyanda-Joel W. O.
3.Phytochemical and biochemical analyses of Thaumatococcus danielli fruits. M.Sc, Oluwadamisi A.Y.
Selected Publications (23)
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2. Pectinolytic activity of Wild-type filamentous fungi fermented on agro-wastes
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5. Proximate and Phytochemical Analyses of Solanum aethiopicum L. and Solanum macrocarpon L. Fruits.
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9. Xylanase production by Penicillium chrysogenum PCL501 fermented on cellulosic wastes.
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14. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Pisidium guajava and Gongronema latifolium
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16. Growth and Cellulase Activity of Wild-type Aspergillus niger ANL301 in different Carbon Sources
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Collaboration/Linkages
1.National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) Abuja, Nigeria.
2.International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), South Africa.
3.International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.
2.International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), South Africa.
3.International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.
Conferences Attended
1. S. N. Chinedu and O.K. Eboji (2012). Trends in Growth and Weight Abnormalities of School Children and Adolescents in Ota, Southwest Nigeria. 13th World Congress on Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-27 April 2012. Congress Brochure, pp 58. https://wfpha.confex.com/wfpha/2012/webprogram/Paper9049.html
2. S. N. Chinedu and D.E. Azuh (2012). Primary health care (PHC), maternal and child mortality in Nigeria: issues and implications. European Population Conference (EPC) 2012, Stockholm, Sweden. June 13 – 16, 2012. http://epc2012.princeton.edu/download.aspx?submissionId=120851
3. S. N. Chinedu, A. Y. Oluwadamisi, S. T. Popoola and T. Epelle (2012). Thaumatococcus Daniellii fruit: Constituents, Potentials and prospects. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. November 14-17, 2012. Book of Abstracts, pp 8.
4. S. N. Chinedu and M. S. Umeaghadi (2012). Polygalacturonase Activity of Carica papaya, Citrus sinensis and Musa acuminata Fruits. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. November 14-17, 2012. Book of Abstracts, pp 52.
5. S. N. Chinedu and O. A. Daramola (2011). Cellulase Activity of Ripening Fruits of Carica papaya, Citrus sinensis and Musa spp. 31st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. October 31st – November 3rd 2011. Book of Abstracts, pp 2.
6. S. N. Chinedu, D.I. Dania, O.K. Arinola, D. O. Jubreel and O. A. Alabi (2011). Obesity, overweight and underweight among young adults in Ota, Southwest, Nigeria. 11th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), University of Lagos. March 28 – 31, 2011. Book of Abstracts, pp 86-87.
7. S. N. Chinedu, A.C. Olasumbo, O.K. Eboji, O.C. Emiloju, O.K. Arinola, and D.I. Dania (2011). Nutritional and Phytochemical Constituents of Solanum aethiopicum L. and Solanum Macrocarpon L. fruits. 11th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), University of Lagos. March 28 – 31, 2011. Book of Abstracts, pp 111.
8. Dike I. P., Omonhinmin A. C., Adebiyi, E. F., Eni A.O., Chinedu, S. N., Ibikunle F., Ekwejobi I., Ogunlana O.O. (2009). In-Silico Analysis of Prospective African Strains of Algae for Bio-Diesel Production, 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) and 8th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th June – 2nd July 2009 Stockholm, Sweden 2009 (Poster). Available at: http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2009/poster_list.php
9. Eni A. O, Dike I. P, Omonhinmin A. C, Chinedu S. N., Ogunlana O. O, Fatumo S. A, Adebiyi E. F, and Adebayo A. (2009). In-silico development of PCR primers for detection of endogenous para-retroviruses & episomal viral sequences. 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) and 8th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th June – 2nd July 2009 Stockholm, Sweden 2009 (Poster). http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2009/poster_list.php
10. Chinedu S. N., S. C. Yah, C. O. Nwinyi, V. I. Okochi, U. A. Okafor, B. M. Onyegeme-Okerenta (2009). Urban Solid Wastes: A Valuable Resource for Industrial Microorganisms, Enzymes and Fermentation Substrates. Twenty-Fourth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Philadelphia, PA U.S.A. March 15 – 18, 2009.
11. Ayangbemi J. A., Adeniyi I. A., Eni A. I. and Chinedu S. N. (2009). Optimization of Cellulolytic Microfungi for Bioremediation and Waste Management. Book of Abstracts, 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. April 28 – 30, 2009. Book of Abstracts, p 36.
12. Omonhinmin A.C., I.P. Dike, P.C. Ekenna, E.F. Adebiyi, S. N. Chinedu, O.O. Omotosho, A.O. Eni. (2009). In-silico prediction and analyses of anti-fungal PR-5 thaumatin-like proteins in Thaumatococcus daniellii. 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, 28th – 30th April 2009, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria 2009. Book of Abstracts, pp. 28.
13. Chinedu S. N., Okafor U. A. and Okochi V. I. (2009). Pectinolytic Activity of Wild Strains of Microfungi Fermented on Agro-wastes. Book of Abstracts, 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. April 28-30, 2009. Book of Abstracts, p 35.
14. Onyegeme-Okerenta M. B., Okochi V. I. and Chinedu S. N. (2009). Potentials of Agro-Wastes as Fermentation Substrates for Antibiotics Production by Penicillium chrysogenum. Book of Abstracts, 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. April 28 – 30, 2009. Book of Abstracts, p 16.
15. S. N. Chinedu, S. A. Fatumo and E. F. Adebiyi (2009). Identifying Potential Drug Targets against Trypanosoma brucei by In-silico Studies of Essential Metabolic Reactions. 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal university of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. December 6 – 9, 2009. p.111.
16. Chinedu S. N., Omonhinmin A, Dike I, Omotosho O, Osamor V, Oyelade O, and Adebiyi E. (2008). Species Level Characterization of Thaumatococcus daniellii: Re-evaluating Morphological evidences via In-Silico Studies. Poster Proceedings. International Society for Computational Biology, ISMB conference, Toronto, Canada. July 18 - 23, 2008. http://www.compsysbio.org/lab/ismb2008/ISMB2008/Delegate.pdf
17. Abolaji O, Odesanmi O. S., Chinedu S. N., Adebayo A. H. and Ogunlana O. O. (2007). Effects of combinations of ethanolic extracts of blighia sapida and xylopia aethiopica on progesterone, estradiol and lipid profile levels in pregnant rabbits. Book of Abstracts, 27th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal university of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria. November 6 – 9, 2007. p 64.
18. S. N. Chinedu, Okochi V. I. Okafor, U. A., Onyegeme-Okerenta, M. B. and Omidiji O. (2006). Media and Enzyme Production at low-cost. Poster presentation. Second Annual Research Conference and Fair, University of Lagos, June, 2006.
19. S. N. Chinedu, V. I. Okochi, H. A. Smith and O. Omidiji (2005). Cellulase Production by wild strain of Penicillium chrysogenum cultured on Corncob, Sawdust and Sugarcane pulp. 25th Annual Conference of Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. November 15 – 18, 2005. Book of Abstracts, pp 22 – 23.
20. S. N. Chinedu, Okochi V. I., Smith H. A., and Omidiji O. (2005). Isolation of Cellulolytic Microfungi: Prospects for Bioconversion of Cellulosic Biomass. 1st Annual Research Conference & Fair, University of Lagos, October, 2005. Book of Abstracts, p 7–8.
21. S. N. Chinedu, Okochi V. I., Smith H. A., and Omidiji O. (2005). Scheme for Bioconversion of Cellulosic Biomass into Valuable Products. Nigerian Universities Research and Development fair, Abuja, Nigeria. December 5-9, 2005.
2. S. N. Chinedu and D.E. Azuh (2012). Primary health care (PHC), maternal and child mortality in Nigeria: issues and implications. European Population Conference (EPC) 2012, Stockholm, Sweden. June 13 – 16, 2012. http://epc2012.princeton.edu/download.aspx?submissionId=120851
3. S. N. Chinedu, A. Y. Oluwadamisi, S. T. Popoola and T. Epelle (2012). Thaumatococcus Daniellii fruit: Constituents, Potentials and prospects. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. November 14-17, 2012. Book of Abstracts, pp 8.
4. S. N. Chinedu and M. S. Umeaghadi (2012). Polygalacturonase Activity of Carica papaya, Citrus sinensis and Musa acuminata Fruits. 32nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. November 14-17, 2012. Book of Abstracts, pp 52.
5. S. N. Chinedu and O. A. Daramola (2011). Cellulase Activity of Ripening Fruits of Carica papaya, Citrus sinensis and Musa spp. 31st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. October 31st – November 3rd 2011. Book of Abstracts, pp 2.
6. S. N. Chinedu, D.I. Dania, O.K. Arinola, D. O. Jubreel and O. A. Alabi (2011). Obesity, overweight and underweight among young adults in Ota, Southwest, Nigeria. 11th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), University of Lagos. March 28 – 31, 2011. Book of Abstracts, pp 86-87.
7. S. N. Chinedu, A.C. Olasumbo, O.K. Eboji, O.C. Emiloju, O.K. Arinola, and D.I. Dania (2011). Nutritional and Phytochemical Constituents of Solanum aethiopicum L. and Solanum Macrocarpon L. fruits. 11th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), University of Lagos. March 28 – 31, 2011. Book of Abstracts, pp 111.
8. Dike I. P., Omonhinmin A. C., Adebiyi, E. F., Eni A.O., Chinedu, S. N., Ibikunle F., Ekwejobi I., Ogunlana O.O. (2009). In-Silico Analysis of Prospective African Strains of Algae for Bio-Diesel Production, 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) and 8th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th June – 2nd July 2009 Stockholm, Sweden 2009 (Poster). Available at: http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2009/poster_list.php
9. Eni A. O, Dike I. P, Omonhinmin A. C, Chinedu S. N., Ogunlana O. O, Fatumo S. A, Adebiyi E. F, and Adebayo A. (2009). In-silico development of PCR primers for detection of endogenous para-retroviruses & episomal viral sequences. 17th Annual international conference on the Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB) and 8th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) 27th June – 2nd July 2009 Stockholm, Sweden 2009 (Poster). http://www.iscb.org/ismbeccb2009/poster_list.php
10. Chinedu S. N., S. C. Yah, C. O. Nwinyi, V. I. Okochi, U. A. Okafor, B. M. Onyegeme-Okerenta (2009). Urban Solid Wastes: A Valuable Resource for Industrial Microorganisms, Enzymes and Fermentation Substrates. Twenty-Fourth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Philadelphia, PA U.S.A. March 15 – 18, 2009.
11. Ayangbemi J. A., Adeniyi I. A., Eni A. I. and Chinedu S. N. (2009). Optimization of Cellulolytic Microfungi for Bioremediation and Waste Management. Book of Abstracts, 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. April 28 – 30, 2009. Book of Abstracts, p 36.
12. Omonhinmin A.C., I.P. Dike, P.C. Ekenna, E.F. Adebiyi, S. N. Chinedu, O.O. Omotosho, A.O. Eni. (2009). In-silico prediction and analyses of anti-fungal PR-5 thaumatin-like proteins in Thaumatococcus daniellii. 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, 28th – 30th April 2009, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria 2009. Book of Abstracts, pp. 28.
13. Chinedu S. N., Okafor U. A. and Okochi V. I. (2009). Pectinolytic Activity of Wild Strains of Microfungi Fermented on Agro-wastes. Book of Abstracts, 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. April 28-30, 2009. Book of Abstracts, p 35.
14. Onyegeme-Okerenta M. B., Okochi V. I. and Chinedu S. N. (2009). Potentials of Agro-Wastes as Fermentation Substrates for Antibiotics Production by Penicillium chrysogenum. Book of Abstracts, 1st International Biotechnology Symposium, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. April 28 – 30, 2009. Book of Abstracts, p 16.
15. S. N. Chinedu, S. A. Fatumo and E. F. Adebiyi (2009). Identifying Potential Drug Targets against Trypanosoma brucei by In-silico Studies of Essential Metabolic Reactions. 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal university of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. December 6 – 9, 2009. p.111.
16. Chinedu S. N., Omonhinmin A, Dike I, Omotosho O, Osamor V, Oyelade O, and Adebiyi E. (2008). Species Level Characterization of Thaumatococcus daniellii: Re-evaluating Morphological evidences via In-Silico Studies. Poster Proceedings. International Society for Computational Biology, ISMB conference, Toronto, Canada. July 18 - 23, 2008. http://www.compsysbio.org/lab/ismb2008/ISMB2008/Delegate.pdf
17. Abolaji O, Odesanmi O. S., Chinedu S. N., Adebayo A. H. and Ogunlana O. O. (2007). Effects of combinations of ethanolic extracts of blighia sapida and xylopia aethiopica on progesterone, estradiol and lipid profile levels in pregnant rabbits. Book of Abstracts, 27th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal university of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria. November 6 – 9, 2007. p 64.
18. S. N. Chinedu, Okochi V. I. Okafor, U. A., Onyegeme-Okerenta, M. B. and Omidiji O. (2006). Media and Enzyme Production at low-cost. Poster presentation. Second Annual Research Conference and Fair, University of Lagos, June, 2006.
19. S. N. Chinedu, V. I. Okochi, H. A. Smith and O. Omidiji (2005). Cellulase Production by wild strain of Penicillium chrysogenum cultured on Corncob, Sawdust and Sugarcane pulp. 25th Annual Conference of Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. November 15 – 18, 2005. Book of Abstracts, pp 22 – 23.
20. S. N. Chinedu, Okochi V. I., Smith H. A., and Omidiji O. (2005). Isolation of Cellulolytic Microfungi: Prospects for Bioconversion of Cellulosic Biomass. 1st Annual Research Conference & Fair, University of Lagos, October, 2005. Book of Abstracts, p 7–8.
21. S. N. Chinedu, Okochi V. I., Smith H. A., and Omidiji O. (2005). Scheme for Bioconversion of Cellulosic Biomass into Valuable Products. Nigerian Universities Research and Development fair, Abuja, Nigeria. December 5-9, 2005.
Summary of Profile
Shalom N. Chinedu, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
(Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
School of Natural & Applied Sciences
College of Science & Technology
Covenant University
Department of Biological Sciences
(Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
School of Natural & Applied Sciences
College of Science & Technology
Covenant University
Curriculum Vitae
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