HOD’s Profile

Dr. Chinedum Uche Emelike is a Lecturer, Team Leader of the Haemorheology Research Group and Ag. Head, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike. He earned a PhD in Physiology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has over five years teaching, research and administrative experience. He has taught and examined various aspects of physiology to undergraduate and medical students of the College of Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike. He is a member to several professional bodies including Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN), Physiological Society of Nigeria (PSN) and African Association of Physiological Sciences (AAPS). His core research interests are blood and body fluids, reproduction, exercise physiology and natural products as applicable to Medical Sciences.

STATUTORY (OR ADVISORY) COMMITTEES

• Departmental Appraisal Committee
  Membership
  Head of Department – Chairman
  Professors/Head of Units (HoU)
  Two elected members from the Department not below the rank of Senior Lecturer
  Faculty Officer
  Departmental Officer – Secretary
• Departmental Examinations Committee
  Membership
  Head of Department – Chairman
  Examination Officer
  Three elected members
• Departmental Staff Welfare Committee
  Membership
  Head of Department or Nominee – Chairman
  Four elected members
• Student Welfare Committee
  Membership
  Head of Department or Nominee – Chairman
  Staff Representatives (Two Senior Academic not below the rank of Senior Lecturer)
  Course Coordinators
  Examination/Timetable Officer
  Departmental Officer
  Elected Course Representatives of all levels of the Department (100 – 400 levels)