Biography of KOMU VC

Here is a brief biography of Prof. Ikechukwu Nosike Dozie, Vice Chancellor of the Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University as collated by Myschoolnews.

Name:

PROFESSOR IKECHUKWU NOSIKE SIMPLICIUS DOZIE 

B.Sc., M.Sc. (Nigeria), Ph.D (Jos), FPPSN, FNSMFPCEHSN, FSEPHON, ASI.F 

Professor of Microbiology (Medical Microbiology & Parasitology)

Vice-Chancellor, Kingsley Ozumba (KO) Mbadiwe University

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

STATE OF ORIGIN: Imo

DATE OF BIRTH: 3rd March, 1966

MARITAL STATUS: Married with 4 children

NAME & ADDRESS OF WIFE: Dr. Chinomso Patricia Dozie, Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

NAMES OF CHILDREN:

Chidiebube Chukwukwadorom Celestine Dozie

Chiziterem Chukwuemeka Daniel Dozie

Chimaobim Chukwujindum Edward Dozie

Chikumaga Chiemezuolaihemyoroya Frances Dozie

DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT (IMO STATE UNIVERSITY OWERRI): 22nd September, 1992 (Assistant Lecturer)

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: 1st October, 1994

DATE PROMOTED TO PROFESSORIAL CADRE:

Associate Professor: October 1, 2002

Professor: October 1, 2005

TRANSFER OF SERVICE FROM IMO STATE UNIVERSITY OWERRI TO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI: 8th September, 2011

CURRENT ADDRESS:        

Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Kingsley Ozumba (KO) Mbadiwe, Ogoko, Imo State, Nigeria.

    Expertise and Skills

Vast experience in communicable disease research, STIs and reproductive health issues

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent ability at networking and creation of partnership

Strong quantitative and analytical skills in research, policy design and implementation

Excellent research coordination skills and management of people and resources to achieve results

Effective drafting, editorial and communication skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office & related IT issues

Experienced driver with valid driving license

E. Education & Management Courses

University of Jos, Nigeria (1997-2002)

PhD (Medical Entomology & Parasitology)

University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria (1988-1991)

M.Sc (Medical Microbiology)

University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria (1982-1986)

B.Sc (Microbiology/Biochemistry - Combined Honours) Second Class Division 

Mbaise Secondary School, Aboh-Mbaise, Imo State (1975-1980)

West Africa School Certificate (Division One)

Agbani Road Primary School, Enugu, Enugu State (1970-1975)

First School Leaving Certificate (Pass)

Galillee International Management Institute (GIMI) Israel in collaboration with the Harvard University Extension School (January 11 – 22, 2010)

Certificate of participation at the 23rd Management of Higher Education Institutions Seminar

Galillee International Management Institute (GIMI) Israel (January 16 – 27, 2014). Certificate of participation at the 31st Management of Higher Education Institutions Seminar

Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B) Project (June 9 – June 13, 2009)

Certificate on Training on Project Task, Procurement, Finance & Monitoring Management

F. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

a. Tenure Appointments

Professor, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (August 2005 – date [by Transfer of Service on September 8, 2011])

Visiting Professor, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (Nov 2006 – August 2010) (Sabbatical Leave & Leave of Absence)

Professor, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria (2005 - date)

Associate Professor, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria (2002-2005)

Senior Lecturer, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria (1999-2002)

Lecturer I, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria (1996-1999)

Lecturer II, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria (1993- 1996)

Assistant Lecturer, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria (1992-1993)

b. Visiting and Adjunct Appointments in other Universities

Visiting Professor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nov 2012 – February 2015)

Adjunct Professor, Imo State University (2015)

Adjunct Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (2016)

Adjunct Professor, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (2016)

G. CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS: 

Ecology, epidemiology, socioeconomic aspects and control of infectious diseases of tropical prevalence in particular, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, cryptosporidiosis etc

 Ecology, epidemiology, socioeconomic aspects and control of filariasis, onchocerciasis (river blindness), schistosomiasis, dracunculiasis (guinea worm), loiasis etc

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive health issues

Environmental sanitation, hygiene and infection control

Exploring the potential use of whole plant therapies as compliments to anti-malarial pharmaceuticals.

H. COMPLETED RESEARCH:            

Ecology and physiology of keratinophilic fungi and related dermatophyte

Epidemiology and socioeconomic consequences of onchocerciasis in the Imo River Basin, Nigeria.

DETAILS OF TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY (UNDERGRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE LEVELS)

IMO STATE UNIVERSITY OWERRI, NIGERIA (1992 – 2006)

General Biology, Introductory Microbiology, Pathogenic Bacteriology, Medical Mycology, Medical Virology, Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health, Microbial Physiology and Metabolism, Principles of Biotechnology, Molecular biology/ Advanced Molecular Biology, 

Immunology & Immunochemistry/Advanced Immunology & Immunochemistry, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology & Advanced Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, General Studies (History and Philosophy of Science) & Projects (B.Sc, M. Sc, PhD)

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, NIGERIA (2006 – date)

Mycology, Epidemiology & Public Health, Bacteriology, Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, Research Methodology & Projects (B.Sc., B. Tech, M. Sc, MPH, PhD)