Okechukwu Nwamba
Ph.D with over 10 years experience in Materials Science and Electrochemistry; and 25 years experience in enzymes and membranes for Pharmaceutical and health importance
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Nitride MXenes: Basal Plane Hydrogen Evolution Activity from Mixed Metal Nitride MXenes Measured by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (Adv. Funct. Mater. 47/2020)
Advanced Functional Materials / Nov 01, 2020
Djire, A., Wang, X., Xiao, C., Nwamba, O. C., Mirkin, M. V., & Neale, N. R. (2020). Nitride MXenes: Basal Plane Hydrogen Evolution Activity from Mixed Metal Nitride MXenes Measured by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (Adv. Funct. Mater. 47/2020). Advanced Functional Materials, 30(47). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202070313
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Dictionary of Rheumatology / Jan 01, 2009
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). (2009). In Dictionary of Rheumatology (pp. 144–144). Springer Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_795
Mechanisms of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Two-Dimensional Nitride MXenes Using In Situ X-Ray Absorption Spectroelectrochemistry
ACS Catalysis / Feb 24, 2021
Djire, A., Zhang, H., Reinhart, B. J., Nwamba, O. C., & Neale, N. R. (2021). Mechanisms of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Two-Dimensional Nitride MXenes Using In Situ X-Ray Absorption Spectroelectrochemistry. ACS Catalysis, 11(5), 3128–3136. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.0c05634
<i>In-vitro</i> Antibacterial Activity of <i>Anogeissus leiocarpus</i> Dc (Stem Bark) Extracts against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences / Apr 06, 2012
Sani, H., & Aliyu, B. (2012). <i>In-vitro</i> Antibacterial Activity of <i>Anogeissus leiocarpus</i> Dc (Stem Bark) Extracts against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v4i2.11
Cation Modulation of Hemoglobin Interaction with Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). I: Calcium Modulation at pH 7.20
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics / Dec 05, 2010
Chilaka, F. C., Nwamba, C. O., & Moosavi-Movahedi, A. A. (2010). Cation Modulation of Hemoglobin Interaction with Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). I: Calcium Modulation at pH 7.20. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 60(3), 187–197. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12013-010-9139-3
Membranes as the third genetic code
Molecular Biology Reports / Apr 11, 2020
Nwamba, O. C. (2020). Membranes as the third genetic code. Molecular Biology Reports, 47(5), 4093–4097. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-020-05437-z
Kinetic analysis of urea-inactivation of β-galactosidase in the presence of galactose
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry / Jan 01, 2008
Chilaka, F. C., & Nwamba, C. O. (2008). Kinetic analysis of urea-inactivation of β-galactosidase in the presence of galactose. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry, 23(1), 7–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/14756360701450244
Thermal Modification of Graphite for Fast Electron Transport and Increased Capacitance
ACS Applied Nano Materials / Dec 06, 2018
Nwamba, O. C., Echeverria, E., McIlroy, D. N., Austin, A., Shreeve, J. M., & Aston, D. E. (2018). Thermal Modification of Graphite for Fast Electron Transport and Increased Capacitance. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2(1), 228–240. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.8b01887
Electrochemical stability and capacitance of in-situ synthesized Prussian blue on thermally-activated graphite
SN Applied Sciences / Jun 17, 2019
Nwamba, O. C., Echeverria, E., McIlroy, D. N., Shreeve, J. M., & Aston, D. E. (2019). Electrochemical stability and capacitance of in-situ synthesized Prussian blue on thermally-activated graphite. SN Applied Sciences, 1(7). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-0713-z
Cation Modulation of Hemoglobin Interaction with Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). II: Calcium Modulation at pH 5.0
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics / Jul 15, 2011
Nwamba, C. O., Chilaka, F. C., & Moosavi-Movahedi, A. A. (2011). Cation Modulation of Hemoglobin Interaction with Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). II: Calcium Modulation at pH 5.0. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 61(3), 573–584. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12013-011-9239-8
The Role of Protein Conformational Switches in Pharmacology: Its Implications in Metabolic Reprogramming and Protein Evolution
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics / Sep 26, 2013
Nwamba, C. O., & Ibrahim, K. (2013). The Role of Protein Conformational Switches in Pharmacology: Its Implications in Metabolic Reprogramming and Protein Evolution. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 68(3), 455–462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12013-013-9748-8
Increased electron transfer kinetics and thermally treated graphite stability through improved tunneling paths
Journal of Materials Science / May 27, 2020
Nwamba, O. C., Echeverria, E., Yu, Q., Raja, K. S., McIlroy, D. N., Shreeve, J. M., & Aston, D. E. (2020). Increased electron transfer kinetics and thermally treated graphite stability through improved tunneling paths. Journal of Materials Science, 55(25), 11411–11430. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-020-04846-6
Kinetic Analysis of Guanidine Hydrochloride Inactivation ofβ-Galactosidase in the Presence of Galactose
Enzyme Research / Sep 13, 2012
Nwamba, C. O., & Chilaka, F. C. (2012). Kinetic Analysis of Guanidine Hydrochloride Inactivation ofβ-Galactosidase in the Presence of Galactose. Enzyme Research, 2012, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/173831
Cation Modulation of Hemoglobin Interaction with Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). III: Calcium Interaction with R- and Mixed Spin States of Hemoglobin S at pH 5.0: The Musical Chair Paradox
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics / Mar 03, 2013
Nwamba, C. O., Chilaka, F. C., & Moosavi-Movahedi, A. A. (2013). Cation Modulation of Hemoglobin Interaction with Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). III: Calcium Interaction with R- and Mixed Spin States of Hemoglobin S at pH 5.0: The Musical Chair Paradox. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 67(2), 547–555. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12013-013-9540-9
Synergistic Effect of Acarbose–Chlorogenic Acid on α-Glucosidase Inhibition: Kinetics and Interaction Studies Reveal Mixed-Type Inhibition and Denaturant Effect of Chlorogenic Acid
ACS Food Science & Technology / Jul 03, 2023
Abioye, R. O., Nwamba, O. C., Okagu, O. D., & Udenigwe, C. C. (2023). Synergistic Effect of Acarbose–Chlorogenic Acid on α-Glucosidase Inhibition: Kinetics and Interaction Studies Reveal Mixed-Type Inhibition and Denaturant Effect of Chlorogenic Acid. ACS Food Science & Technology, 3(7), 1255–1268. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00146
Cation modulation of hemoglobin interaction with sodium n-dodecyl sulphate (SDS) iv: magnesium modulation at pH 7.20
AIMS Biophysics / Jan 01, 2016
O. Nwamba, C., C. Chilaka, F., & Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi, A. (2016). Cation modulation of hemoglobin interaction with sodium n-dodecyl sulphate (SDS) iv: magnesium modulation at pH 7.20. AIMS Biophysics, 3(1), 146–170. https://doi.org/10.3934/biophy.2016.1.146
The Denaturation and Renaturation Kinetics of β-Galactosidase by Chemical Denaturants in The Presence of Galactose, a Product Inhibitor
Nov 08, 2022
Nwamba, O. (2022). The Denaturation and Renaturation Kinetics of β-Galactosidase by Chemical Denaturants in The Presence of Galactose, a Product Inhibitor. https://doi.org/10.32388/oy2mtm
Fluorinated Graphite (FG)-Modified LiS Batteries with Superhigh Primary Specific Capacity and Improved Cycle Stability
Fluorinated Graphite (FG)-Modified LiS Batteries with Superhigh Primary Specific Capacity and Improved Cycle Stability. (n.d.). American Chemical Society (ACS). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.1c16978.s001
Tuning the Electronic Properties of Hexagonal Two-Dimensional GaN Monolayers via Doping for Enhanced Optoelectronic Applications
Tuning the Electronic Properties of Hexagonal Two-Dimensional GaN Monolayers via Doping for Enhanced Optoelectronic Applications. (n.d.). American Chemical Society (ACS). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.8b01852.s001
Education
University of Idaho
Ph.D, Physical Chemistry (Materials and Electrochemistry) / May, 2019
MS, Biochemistry (Enzymology & Protein Chemistry) / November, 2007
University of Nigeria
Biochemistry/Microbiology / February, 2002
Experience
National Renewable Energy Laboratory GO CO US
Post-doctoral Researcher / December, 2019 — December, 2020
Nitride MXenes synthesis and characterization for solar energy capture and conversion
Independent Analytics and Consulting
Program Manager / January, 2021 — Present
Proteins and membranes in health and disease; Clean Tech consulting (Waste water treatment, hydrogen generation and CO2 capture and conversion)
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