Name
Dr. Paul Bassey Ekpo
DepartmentGenetics and Biotechnology
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Paul Bassey Ekpo
Dr Paul Bassey Ekpo hails from Calabar Municipal Council, Cross River State, Nigeria, employed by the University of Calabar in 1993 as a technical staff and later converted to teaching in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar. He has a Ph.D in Environmental Biology (Pollution and Toxicology), M.Sc in Environmental Biology (Fisheries and Aquaculture), Post graduate Diploma (PGDCZM) in Geology (Intergrated Coastal Zone Management) from the same University. He has taught and carried out various researches in the fields of Environmental Biology, Pollution, Toxicology, Fisheries and Aquaculture for over twenty six years now, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Corporate Affairs and member of the Environmental Society of Nigeria, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Nigeria Institute of Science Technology (ANILST) and many other professional bodies. He lectures both the undergraduate and post-graduate students in different field of courses, also supervises many undergraduate as well as post-graduate students on various research topics, in addition, he has over thirty scholarly publications in reputable International journals. In addition, he attended many workshops and conferences across Nigeria, past and current member of so many committees in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences as well as the University of Calabar. He is married to one wife, and the marriage is blessed with three lovely children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Demonstration Primary School, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1978 | 1984 delete_forever | |
| Senior Secondary School Certificate | St Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1984 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| Final Diploma in Microbiology, Virology and Parasitology | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria | 1996 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| Higher National Diploma | Nigerian Institute of Science Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | 2001 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Coastal Zone Management | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria | 2007 | 2008 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. Zoology and Environmental Biology (Fisheries and Aquaculture) | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria | 2008 | 2012 delete_forever | |
| PhD Zoology and Environmental Biology (Pollution and Toxicology) | University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria | 2012 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ekpo, P. B., Edu, N. E., Umoyen, A. J., Thomas, T. L., & Abraham, S. O. (2019). Effect of Phyllanthus amarus on some reproductive indices of male albino rats. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 20(1), 1 – 8. | |
| Ekpo, P. B., Uno, U. U., Effiong, E. C., & Otera, F., (2019). Effect of graded level of crude aflatoxin on growth parameters of broiler chikens. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 5(6), 147 – 149. | |
| Uno, U. U., Ekpo, P. B., Okolo, C. M., Onwudiwe, C. F., & Agu, R. C. (2018). Comparative acute toxicity of ichthyotoxic plants (Tephrosia vogelii, Adenia cissampeloides and Asystesia vogeliana) on farmed African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Asian Journal of Biology, 5(4), 1-7. | |
| Ekpo, P. B., Uno, U. U., Adilieje, C. M., Umoyen, A. J., & Okey, F. O. (2018). Reproductive performance of Carica papaya, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Ipomoea batatas on female African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Biotechnology Journal International, 21(2), 1-8, | |
| Ekpo, P. B., Uno, U. U., Umoyen, A. J., & Okonko, L. E. (2018). Spermatotoxic effects of some medicinal plants(Carica papaya, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Ipomoea batatas) on sperm quality and testicular weight in male African catfish(Clarias gariepinus). International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, 22(3), 1-8. | |
| Job, B, E., & Ekpo, P. B. (2017). Impact of human activities on the distribution, abundance and diversity of macro benthic fauna in the Calabar river system of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science Info (IJSI), 2(3), 445- 460. | |
| Edu, N. E., Ubi, G. M., Ekpo, P. B., & Ivon E. A. (2017). Efficacy and phytochemical profiles of leaf extract of yellow tassel (Emilia sonchifolia) plant on selected diarrhoeagenicathogens. World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 3(7), 8-13. | |
| Ekpo, P. B., Uno, U. U., Ogbe, H. O., & Ekaluo, U. B. (2017). Effect of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tuber on sperm profile and testicular integrity of male albino rats. Archives of Current Research International(ACRI), 9(2), 1-7. | |
| Uno, U. U., Ekpo, P. B., Okolo, C. M., & Ekaluo, U. B. (2017). Comparative effects of sweet potato(Ipomoea batatas) leaf and tuber on male albino rats. Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(2), 1-7. | |
| Ekpo, P. B., Uno, U. U., Effiong, E. C., & Etta, S. E. (2017). Acute toxicity of Tephrosia vogelli on the early life stages of farmed Clarid (Clarias gariepinus). Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 3(2), 1-5. | |
| Ekpo, P. B., Uno, U. U., Okolo, C. M., Agu, R. B., & Onwudike, C. F. (2017). Acute toxicity Of Adenia cissampeloides in farmed African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Annual Research and Review in Biology, 20(5), 1-5. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Uno, U. U., Edu, N. E., Ekpo, P. B, Etta, S. E., & Volunteer, B. I. (2016). Protective role of onion (Allium cepa L.), on caffeine induced spermatotoxicity in albino rats. Journal of Applied life Sciences International, 4(4), 1- 7. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Uno, U. U., Edu, N. E., Ekpo, P. B., & Etta, S. E. (2016). Effect of Trévo dietary supplement on caffeine induced oxidative stress in albino rat models. The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, 3, 92-97. | |
| Uno, U. U., Ekpo, P. B., Ogbe, H. O., Okolo, C. M., & Ekaluo, U. B. (2016). Effect of soursop(Annona muricata L. ) Leaf extract on oxidative stress caused by caffeine in albino rat models, Asian Journal of Biology, 1(2), 1-7. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Ikpeme, E. V., Etta, S. E., & Ekpo, P. B. (2015). Effect of aqueous extract of Tigernut(Cyperuse sculentus L, ) on sperm parameters and testosterone level of male albino rats, Asian Journal of Biotechnology, 7(1), 39- 45. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Udensi, O. U., Ekaluo, U. B., Kooffreh, M. E., Okolo, C. M., Ekpo, P. B., & Ogbonna, N. C. (2015). Unveiling the genetic diversity in Clarias gariepinu s (Burchell, 1822) using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting technique. Asian Journal of Animal Sciences, 9(5), 187-197. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Ikpeme, E. V., Etta, S. E., & Ekpo, P. B. (2015). Effect of aqueous extract of Tigernut(Cyperus esculentus L.) on sperm parameters and testosterone level of male albino rats, Asian Journal of Biotechnology, 7(1), 39-45. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Uno, U. U., Ekpo, P. B., Etta, S. E., Odok, T. N., & Daniel, I. O. (2015). Attenuating potential of Trévo dietary supplement on caffeine induced sperm toxicities in albino rats, Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 7(3), 84-89. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Uno, U. U., Edu, N. E., Ekpo, P. B., Etta, S. E., & Daniel, I. O. (2015). Attenuating effect of Trévo dietary supplement on induced toxicities in albino rats. Journal of Life Science Research Discovery, 2, 25-30. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, U. B., Ibiang, Y. B., Udensi, O. U., & Ekpo, P. B. (2014). Safety and standardization indices on selected anti-malarial herbs, effect on haematology and serum enzyme levels, American Journal of Drugs Discovery and Development, 4(1), 66-72. | |
| Andem, A. B. & Ekpo, P. B. (2014). Proximate and mineral compositions of mudskipper fish (Periophthalmusbabarus) in the mangrove swamp of Calabar river, southern Nigeria, The International Journal of Science and Technoledge, 2, 3. | |
| Ikpeme, E. V., Ekaluo, U. B., Udensi, O. U., Ekerette, E. E., Ekpo, P. B., & Asuquo, B. O. (2014). Sperm quality and hormone profile of male albino rats fed with seeds of African walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum, Mull). Annual Research and Review in Biology, 4(9), 1379-1386, | |
| Edu, N. E., Ibiang, Y. B., Nta, A. I., Ekanem, B. E., & Ekpo, P. B. (2014), Micronutrients content and morphological performance of three varieties of sweet potato(Ipomoea batatasL. ) grown in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences Research and Discovery, 1, 1-4. | |
| Ibiang, Y. B., Ekaluo, U. B., Nta, A. I., Peter, A. S., Ekpo, P. B., & Udoh, A. G. (2014). Nephrotoxicity of ridomil and chlorpyriphos, A preliminary investigation of pesticides interaction, Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 6(2), 55-60. | |
| Andem, B. A., Ekpo, P. B ., Etta, S. E ., Udoh, A. G ., & Eyo, V. O. (2013). Effect of different feed application rates on growth performance and body composition of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus fingerlings, International Journal of Scientific Research and Management Studies, 1(9), 471- 475. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Ibiang, Y. B ., Ikpeme, E. V., & Ekpo, P. B. (2013). Anti-mutagenic potential of nutmeg. (Myristica fragrans) in wisterrats. Journal of Medical Sciences, 13(4), 296-300. | |
| Eyo, V. O, Andem, A. B., & Ekpo, P. B. (2013), Ecology and diversity of zooplankton in the Great kwa river, Cross river state, Nigeria, International Journal of Science and Research, 2, 10. | |
| Eyo, V. O., Ekpo, P. B ., Andem, B. A., & Okorafor, K. A. (2013). Ecology and diversityof phytoplankton in the Great kwa river, Cross river, Nigeria. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 1(2), 1-7. | |
| Andem, B. A., Okorafor, K. A., Eyo, V. O., & Ekpo, P. B. (2013) Ecological impact assessment and limnological characterization in the intertidal region of Calabar river using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicator organisms, International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 1(2), 8-14. | |
| Eyo, V. O, Udoh, A. G, Etta, S. E, Ekpo, P. B., & Andem, A. B. (2013). Fecundity and gonad development of the Frillfin Goby, Bathygobius soporator (Valenciennes, 1837) from the Cross river estuary, Nigeria, International Journal of Scientific Research and Management, 9, 476- 480. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology(OFAB) Nigeria chapter on the THEME: Embracing the Agricultural transformation agenda; Topic, Biotechnology in Aquaculture on November13th, 2012 at University of Calabar International Conference Centre, Cross R | 2012-11-13 | 2012-11-13 | ||
| Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja for the 13thOrientation Exercise for Prospective TAC VOLUNTEERS 2012-2014 Biennium, FCT, Abuja On the 8th-16th May, 2013 | 2013-06-08 | 2013-05-16 | ||
| Training Workshop organized by National Association of Academic Technologists(NAAT-UCB), University of Calabar Branch from 26th & 27th August, 2013 at PTDF Auditorium in Chemistry Department, University of Calabar, Calabar on a THEME, Retraining of T | 2013-08-26 | 2013-08-27 | ||
| The 29th Annual Conference and General Meeting of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria(Unical- BSN Calabar, 28th – 31st August, 2016) International Conference Centre Universityof Calabar, Calabar | 2016-08-28 | 2016-08-31 | ||
| Training Workshop organized by Industrial Training Fund Calabar Area Office, Calabar onthe topic, Re- Engineering SIWES for better results for all SIWES Directors/Coordinators oftertiary institutions, departmental SIWES supervisors, Registrars, Bursa | 2017-07-17 | 2017-07-20 | ||
| Workshop organized by the faculty of Biological Sciences Research and Linkages Committee for Staff of the faculty on the 2nd & 3rd July 2018 at the faculty Conference room, University of Calabar, Calabar. | 2018-07-02 | 2018-07-03 | ||
| Workshop organized by the faculty of Biological Sciences Research and Linkages Committees, University of Calabar in collaboration with the Nigerian Academy of Science on Proposal (Grant) writing held on the 23rd to 24th July, 2019 at the University o | 2019-07-23 | 2019-07-24 |