OBIH CHOSEN EKENE
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Mr Chosen Obih is a young scientist who is passionate about research in Plant Science with special interest in Plant Genomics. His objective is to contribute to the realization of food security in Africa and in training the next generation of Plant Scientists in Africa. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Godfrey Okoye University Enugu and is currently pursuing his masters degree in Plant Biotechnology at University of Nigeria, Nsukka as a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholar. Chosen is one teaching assistant that is known for his love of science. His teaching philosophy is using variety of materials and methods to make science fun. As a teacher assistant, he engages students with wet labs, activities and drills for them to understand better. He believes that all students can achieve success as long as they are provided with the opportunity and are willing to work for it.
Research Interest
Research interest
Plant genomics and Molecular evolution
Teaching Areas
Teaching areas
Bioinformatics, Agricultural Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering.
Selected Publications
Ude, G.N., Igwe, D.O., McCormick, J., Ozokonkwo-Alor, O., Harper, J., Ballah, D., Aninweze, C., Chosen, O., Okoro, M., Ene, C., Chieze, V., Unachukwu, M., Onyia, C., Acquaah, G., Ogbonna, J. and Das, A. (2019) Genetic Diversity and DNA Barcoding of Yam Accessions from Southern Nigeria. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 10, 179-207. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2019.101015
Godwill, A. E., Nwalo, N. F., Obih, E. C., Onyia, C., Ojo, O. O., Mbacham, W. F., and Ubi, B. E. (2018) Predominance of the A allele but no association of the KCNJ11 rs5219 E23K polymorphism with Type 2 Diabetes in a Nigerian population. Genetics and Molecular Research 17 (1): 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr16039889
Nwakanma, C., Obih, E.C. and Onyia, O. (2016). Molecular Identification of Bacteria Involved in Degradation of Crude Oil. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 31: 1 – 8
Obih, E. C., Ozokonkwo, C., and Onyia, O. (2015): The Investigation of Bacterial Degradation of Crude Oil by Gravimetric Analysis @ 28th Annual Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), 2015. Published on conference proceedings
Conferences
Conferences
- 4th International Conference on Biodiversity (Pre-conference Workshop on “The Relevance of DNA Barcoding in Biodiversity and Conservation studies in Enugu State”. (Organized by OMICS International, USA; Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, and GOU, Nigeria) January, 2015
- OASIS seminar on the role of DNA barcoding in species conservation in Eastern Nigeria held at Godfrey Okoye University Enugu state Nigeria. 2015
- Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Annual National conference and pre-conference workshop (2013 – 2018)
Seminars and Workshops
- Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology. National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria October, 2018
- International Biosafety Course. (Organized by African Biosafety Network of Expertise and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu) July, 2018
- A Practical Workshop (Jump Starting the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Working Group) February, 2018
- Workshop on DNA Barcoding of Nigerian Medicinal Plants (Organized by CSHL NY, USA; Bowie State University, MD, USA and GOU, Enugu, Nigeria) June, 2014
Profile Summary/CV
Research interest
Plant genomics and Molecular evolution
Teaching areas
Bioinformatics, Agricultural Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering.
Selective publications
Ude, G.N., Igwe, D.O., McCormick, J., Ozokonkwo-Alor, O., Harper, J., Ballah, D., Aninweze, C., Chosen, O., Okoro, M., Ene, C., Chieze, V., Unachukwu, M., Onyia, C., Acquaah, G., Ogbonna, J. and Das, A. (2019) Genetic Diversity and DNA Barcoding of Yam Accessions from Southern Nigeria. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 10, 179-207. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2019.101015
Godwill, A. E., Nwalo, N. F., Obih, E. C., Onyia, C., Ojo, O. O., Mbacham, W. F., and Ubi, B. E. (2018) Predominance of the A allele but no association of the KCNJ11 rs5219 E23K polymorphism with Type 2 Diabetes in a Nigerian population. Genetics and Molecular Research 17 (1): 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr16039889
Nwakanma, C., Obih, E.C. and Onyia, O. (2016). Molecular Identification of Bacteria Involved in Degradation of Crude Oil. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 31: 1 – 8
Obih, E. C., Ozokonkwo, C., and Onyia, O. (2015): The Investigation of Bacterial Degradation of Crude Oil by Gravimetric Analysis @ 28th Annual Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), 2015. Published on conference proceedings
Conferences
- 4th International Conference on Biodiversity (Pre-conference Workshop on “The Relevance of DNA Barcoding in Biodiversity and Conservation studies in Enugu State”. (Organized by OMICS International, USA; Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, and GOU, Nigeria) January, 2015
- OASIS seminar on the role of DNA barcoding in species conservation in Eastern Nigeria held at Godfrey Okoye University Enugu state Nigeria. 2015
- Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Annual National conference and pre-conference workshop (2013 – 2018)
Seminars and Workshops
- Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology. National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria October, 2018
- International Biosafety Course. (Organized by African Biosafety Network of Expertise and Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu) July, 2018
- A Practical Workshop (Jump Starting the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Working Group) February, 2018
- Workshop on DNA Barcoding of Nigerian Medicinal Plants (Organized by CSHL NY, USA; Bowie State University, MD, USA and GOU, Enugu, Nigeria) June, 2014
Profile summary
Mr Chosen Obih is a young scientist who is passionate about research in Plant Science with special interest in Plant Genomics. His objective is to contribute to the realization of food security in Africa and in training the next generation of Plant Scientists in Africa. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Godfrey Okoye University Enugu and is currently pursuing his masters degree in Plant Biotechnology at University of Nigeria, Nsukka as a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholar. Chosen is one teaching assistant that is known for his love of science. His teaching philosophy is using variety of materials and methods to make science fun. As a teacher assistant, he engages students with wet labs, activities and drills for them to understand better. He believes that all students can achieve success as long as they are provided with the opportunity and are willing to work for it.
