Prof. Chukwuemeka Paul Azubuike

Selected Recent Publications / Contributions to Knowledge

1. Azubuike, C. P., Adedokun, A. R., Oseni, B. A., Ologunagba, M., & Madu, S. J. (2025). Characterization of physicochemical properties of microcrystalline and nanocrystalline cellulose powders derived from Citrullus lanatus peels for potential pharmaceutical applications. American Journal of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(2). doi: 10.25259/AJPPS_2025_002
2. Emediegwu, C. H., Oseni, B. A., Ologunagba, M. O., Kolawole, O. M., & Azubuike, C. P. (2024). Nanocellulose crystals reinforced chitosan hydrogel loaded with artemether-lumefantrine to achieve a sustained release formulation. Tropical Journal of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(3), 240-245. https://doi.org/10.26538/tjpps/v3i3.5 3
3. Oseni, B. A., Osekita, S. T., Ibrahim, M. B., Igbokwe, N. H., & Azubuike, C. P. (2024). Development of emulgel formulation from Markhamia tomentosa leaf extract: Characterization and in vitro antimicrobial activity against skin isolates. American Journal of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3. DOI 0.25259/AJPPS_2024_009 5
4. Cardoso-daodu, I. M., Ilomuanya, M. O., & Azubuike, C. P. (2024). Liposome encapsulated curcumin in lysine-collagen hydrogel embedded with valsartan for treatment of diabetic wounds. ACTA Pharmaceutica Sciencia, 62(4). DOI: 10.23893/1307-2080.APS6252 7
5. Amajuoyi, J. N., Ilomuanya, M. O., Oseni, B., Azubuike, C. P., Krestou, A., Vorp, D. A., & Adeosun, S. O. (2024). Scanning electron microscopy-based quantification of keratin and hyaluronic acid microstructure in electrospun scaffolds. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 13(1), 77. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-024-00539-0 9.

Collaborations / Networks

• Robin D. Rogers University of Alabama/525 Solutions, Inc.
• Héctor Rodríguez, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
• Dr. Nan Yeld, Senior Adviser British Council South Africa.