Professor Chike Princewill Rewhuamwhu Chike is a Nigerian medical doctor, academic and university administrator whose research specialisation is cardiovascular and tissue-perfusion physiology. He serves as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, providing leadership in academic development, research and institutional management.
He earned his medical and postgraduate qualifications at the University of Port Harcourt, including a doctorate in cardiovascular physiology and medicine, and was appointed Professor of Cardiovascular and Tissue Perfusion Physiology in 2012. His research interests also include endocrine, neurological, renal and respiratory physiology, as well as ageing.
Professor Chike has authored medical and scientific publications and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate researchers. His public-service experience includes roles in Rivers State’s health sector, including Commissioner for Health and leadership of primary-healthcare and health-protection institutions. His career brings together medical research, healthcare administration and university leadership.