Professor Eucharia Nwaichi is a distinguished academic and environmental scientist, currently serving as the Director of Academic Planning, Research and Control at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, she has made significant contributions to curriculum development, interdisciplinary teaching, and academic governance. Her passion for the environment, health, food security, and human rights underpins her scholarly and administrative pursuits, making her a respected voice in both academic and policy circles.
As a Professor of Biochemistry, Professor Nwaichi has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Environmental Chemistry, Medical Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, and Molecular Biology. She has also led curriculum reviews in compliance with National Universities Commission (NUC) standards and coordinated laboratory and assessment activities with a dedicated team. Her commitment to academic excellence is reflected in her mentorship of graduate students, supervision of research programmes, and active participation in faculty committees focused on research, budgeting, and staffing.
Beyond her university roles, Professor Nwaichi has held several strategic positions, including Director of the Exchange and Linkage Programmes Unit and Visiting Lecturer at the Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Her industry experience includes over a decade as a Research Scientist with Shell Petroleum Development Company, where she oversaw environmental monitoring and compliance with regulatory standards. She has also participated in international training programmes sponsored by the American Chemical Society, focusing on chemical safety and ethics.
Her global academic engagements include visiting appointments at the University of Nottingham, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Institute of Agrophysics in Poland, where she contributed to research and teaching in environmental science and phytoremediation. Professor Nwaichi’s publications address critical issues such as crude oil pollution and the environmental impacts of petroleum production in the Niger Delta. Her work has earned her recognition as one of the most active facilitators and a recipient of a Certificate of Exceptional Contribution as a Guest Speaker.
Professor Nwaichi’s career is defined by her dedication to science communication, sustainable development, and the empowerment of vulnerable communities. Her multidisciplinary expertise and collaborative approach continue to influence environmental policy, academic reform, and public health advocacy. With a strong foundation in teaching, research, and leadership, she remains a driving force in shaping the future of environmental science and higher education in Nigeria and beyond.