Dr. Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
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Dr. Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu

Associate Professor
Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pollution Studies and Ecotoxicology from University of Benin, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Ikpesu obtained his Ph.D. in Pollution studies & Ecotoxicology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. His main area of interest focuses on Environmental Quality Management (Pollution studies and Ecotoxicology). He has 7 publications in journals. Previously he worked at Akure Metropolitan College, Akure Ondo State, Nigeria, Principal Aka group of schools, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and Delta State Ministry of Agric. and Natural Resources, Asaba, Nigeria.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Forensic Toxicology
62%
Bioremediation
90%
Environmental Forensics
75%
Ecotoxicology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
45
Abstracts
7

Selected Publications

  1. Ikpesu, T. and I. Omotayo, 2023. Anthropogenic activity and aquatic health with references to hepatotoxicity and endocrine disruption in Chrysichyths furcatus. J. Health Sci. Res., 8: 11-18.
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  2. Ohwofasa, I.T., 2022. Impact surfactants on aquatic resources with references to neurological inhibition, antioxidant defenses, and endocrine disruption in Oreochromis niloticus induced with alpha-olefin sulfonate. J. Toxicol. Risk Assess., Vol. 8. 10.23937/2572-4061.1510050.
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  3. Ohwofasa, I. and I. Omotayo, 2022. Oxidative stress and neurological impairment in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus following subacute exposure to water treatment agent. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 17: 19-26.
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  4. Ikpesu, T. and A.A. Odagwe, 2022. Changes in biochemical parameters in Clarias gariepinus induced with sublethal doses of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates. Int. J. Biol. Chem., 16: 8-19.
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  5. Ilesanmi, O.B. and T. Ikpesu, 2021. Neuromodulatory activity of trèvo on cyanide-induced neurotoxicity viz neurochemical, antioxidants, cytochrome C oxidase and p53. Adv. Tradit. Med., 21: 297-304.
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  6. Ikpesu, T.O. and A.B. Ariyo, 2021. Seasonal variations in microbial loads and heavy metals concentrations in fish from Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. J. Appl. Health Sci. Med., 1: 13-29.
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  7. Chinonye, E.O. and I.T. Ohwofasa, 2021. Health risk assessment of the urban stretch, lower Niger Rivers with references to aquatic biota and anthropoids. Asia J. Emerging Res., 3: 104-108.
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  8. Uzoekwe, S.A. and T.O. Ikpesu, 2020. Concentration distribution and ecological risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in Kolo Creek Niger-Delta Nigeria. Sci. Rev., 6: 62-70.
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  9. Ohwofasa, I.T., and A.A. Bo, 2020. Aquatic habitat as a septic tank of pollutants with reference to the water quality of the Niger river basin drained by a major abattoir in southern Nigeria. Singapore J. Sci. Res., 10: 145-152.
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  10. Ohwofasa, I.K. and J.O. Pon, 2018. Synergistic effect of the extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Solenostemon monostachyus on Gram-negative bacteria. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 21: 369-375.
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  11. Ikpesu, T.O., O. Erewa and I.V. Anyiam, 2017. Anthropogenic activities and the quality of aquatic habitat with reference to heptachlor in ethiope river basin. J. Environ. Sci. Public Health, 1: 75-85.
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  12. Ikpesu, T.O. and O.E. Temiotan, 2017. Environmental pre-disposition of organisms to contaminants with references to heavy metals residues in the brackish and marines gastropods. J. Adv. Bot. Zool., 5: 1-5.
  13. Ikpesu, T.O. and E. Osioma, 2017. Excess iron load: Physiological responses and Oxidative stress. Int. J. Chem. Gas Mater. Sci., 1: 12-22.
  14. Ikpesu, T.O. and C.N. Opara, 2017. Ecological and biological effects of pollution and dredging activities on fisheries and fisheries products in Niger delta ecological zone. J. Aquacult. Fish. Fish Sci., 2: 1-6.
  15. Ikpesu, T.O. and A.B. Ariyo, 2017. Evaluation of hydrochemical and microbiological contaminants isolated from Brass River in Niger-Delta ecological zone. J. Sci. Technol., 9: 20-30.
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  16. Erewa, O. and T.O. Ikpesu, 2017. Residual levels of the organophosphate malathion in water, sediment and a threatened fish from ethiope river, delta state, Nigeria. J. Res. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 6: 001-007.
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  17. Ogeleka, D.F., E.T. Ogbomida, I. Tongo, A.A. Enuneku, T.O. Ikpesu and L.I.N. Ezemonye, 2016. Impacts of acute exposure of industrial chemicals and pesticides on the survival of fish (Tilapia guineensis) and earthworms (Aporrectodea longa). J. Xenobiotics, 6: 19-24.
  18. Ikpesu, T.O., A.B. Ariyo and E.T. Ogbomida, 2016. Optimization of crude protein production and reduction in cyanide content of cassava peels by pre-treatment with Aspergillus niger Anl301. J. Ind. Pollut. Control, 32: 633-637.
  19. Ikpesu, T.O., A.B. Ariyo and B. Ilesanmi, 2016. Correlation between antioxidant enzyme and inflammatory response in the tissues of Chrischthys nigrodigitatus exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of cadmium. Res. J. Med. Med. Sci., 11: 1-8.
  20. Ikpesu, T.O. and U. Friday, 2016. Health status of the lower river Niger basin, with reference to heavy metals in water, sediments and tissue of a benthic fish. Afr. j. pharm. biol. med. Sci., 3: 170-192.
  21. Ikpesu, T.O., 2015. Assessment of occurrence and concentrations of paraquat dichloride in water, sediments and fish from Warri River Basin, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 22: 8517-8525.
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  22. Ariyo, A.B., M.A. Aladese and T.O. Ikpesu, 2015. resistance pattern of enterococcus spp.isolated from cockroaches from ekiti state teaching hospital. Int. J., 1: 15-18.
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  23. Ikpesupp, T.O. and L.I.N. Ezemonye, 2014. Bioaccumulation and histopathological alterations in liver caused by endosulfan toxicity in Oreochromis niloticus. Int. J. Adv. Biol. Biomed. Res., 2: 2395-2404.
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  24. Ikpesu, T.O., I. Tongo and A. Ariyo, 2014. Restorative prospective of powdered seeds extract of garcinia kola in Chrysichthys furcatus induced with Glyphosate formulation. Chin. J. Biol., 10.1155/2014/854157.
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  25. Ikpesu, T.O., 2014. Therapeutic potential of Garcinia kola with reference to the restoration of inhibited acetylcholinesterase activities in induced Clarias gariepinus. Beni-Suef Univ. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 293-300.
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  26. Ogeleka, D.F., L.I.N. Ezemonye, I. Tongo, A.A. Enuneku, T.O. Ikpesu and E.T. Ogbomida, 2013. Ecotoxicological consideration of demulsifier, corrosion inhibitor and drilling fluid using biological sentinels. Int. J. Renewable Energy Environ., 1: 56-61.
  27. Ikpesu, T.O., 2013. Recovery Mechanism in Fishes with reference to recuperation of haemathological parameters in Clarias gariepinus aberrated by herbicide Paraquat dichloride. Bull. Pharm. Med. Sci., 1: 27-35.
  28. Ikpesu, T.O. and L.I.N. Ezemonye, 2013. The significance of poisson load on tissue alteration with reference to histopathological changes in induced Orecochromis niloticus. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 8: 179-186.
  29. Ikpesu, T.O. and A.B. Ariyo, 2013. Health implication of excessive use and abuse of pesticides by the rural dwellers in developing countries: The need for awareness. Greener J. Environ. Manag. Public Saf., 2: 180-188.
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  30. Ikpesu, T., 2013. Depuration technique of xenobiotics with reference to accumulation and elimination of paraquat dichloride in clarias gariepinus. Iran. J. Toxicol., 7: 894-899.
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  31. Ezemonye, L.I.N. and T.O. Ikpesu, 2012. Evaluation of sublethal effects of endosulfan on cortisol secretion, glutathione s-transferase and acetylcholinesterase activities in Clarias gariepinus. Toxicol. Ind. Health, 29: 325-333.
  32. Ezemonye, L.I. and T.O. Ikpesu, 2012. Changes in carbohydrate metabolism, oxidative stress and loss of cortisol secretion in adrenocortica l cells of Oreochromis niloticus exposed in vitro to endosulfan. Toxicol. Ind. Health, 8: 1451-1464.
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  33. Ezemonye, L.I.N. and T.O. Ikpesu, 2011. Evaluation of sub-lethal effects of endosulfan on cortisol secretion, glutathione S-transferase and acetylcholinesterase activities in Clarias gariepinus. Food Chem. Toxicol., 49: 1898-1903.
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  34. Ezemonye, L.I., T.O. Ikpesu and I. Tongo, 2010. Distribution of endosulfan in water, sediment and fish from Warri river, Niger delta, Nigeria. Afr. J. Ecol., 48: 248-254.
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  35. Lawrence, E., I. Thomas and T. Isioma, 2009. Distribution of propoxur in water, sediment and fish from Warri River Niger Delta, Nigeria. Turkish J. Biochem., 34: 121-127.
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  36. Ezemonye, L.I.N., T.O. Ikpesu and I. Ilechie, 2008. Distribution of Diazinon in water, sediment and fish from Warri river, Niger delta Nigeria. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 1: 77-83.
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  37. Ezemonye, L., T. Ikpesu and I. Tongo, 2008. Distribution of lindane in water, sediment and fish from the Warri river of the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Arch. Ind. Hygiene Toxicol., 59: 261-270.
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