Prof. Clementina Ukamaka Uwa
Director, Work and Study
Professor Clementina Ukamaka Uwa is a Professor of Pollution Management and Toxicology in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI). She is an accomplished educationist, environmental scientist, administrator, mentor, and public servant with extensive experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and environmental management.
Her research interests include pollution management, environmental toxicology, environmental biotechnology, environmental biology, waste management, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem health. Over the years, she has made significant contributions to environmental research through studies addressing pollution control, environmental quality, and sustainable development.
Professor Uwa has authored and co-authored over forty scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals. She has successfully supervised and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, many of whom have distinguished themselves in academia, research, industry, and public service.
She has held several academic and administrative positions within the University. She served as the Head of the Department of Biology from 2021 to 2023, providing effective leadership that enhanced academic programmes, staff development, and student mentorship. She currently serves as the Director of the Work and Study Programme (WASP) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, where she provides strategic leadership in advancing flexible and inclusive higher education.
Beyond academia, Professor Uwa has made notable contributions to public service. She previously served as Chairperson of a Local Government Area in Ebonyi State and as Environmental Consultant to the Government of Ebonyi State. Through these roles, she contributed to environmental policy, sustainable development initiatives, and community advancement. She has also served in various professional, administrative, and community capacities both within and outside the University.
Professor Uwa is widely respected for her commitment to academic excellence, leadership, mentorship, and community service. She continues to inspire colleagues and students through her dedication to scholarship, integrity, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge.
A devoted Christian, Professor Clementina Ukamaka Uwa is happily married and blessed with children. She remains committed to promoting excellence in teaching, research, environmental stewardship, and national development through impactful scholarship and selfless service.
