About
Professional SummaryDr. 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.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. University of Benin, Nigeria Pollution Studies and Ecotoxicology | Completed: 2010
Publications (35)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Anthropogenic activity and aquatic health with references to hepatotoxicity and endocrine disruption in Chrysichyths furcatus.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2023
Changes in biochemical parameters in Clarias gariepinus induced with sublethal doses of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2022
Oxidative stress and neurological impairment in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus following subacute exposure to water treatment agent.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2022
Neuromodulatory activity of trèvo on cyanide-induced neurotoxicity viz neurochemical, antioxidants, cytochrome C oxidase and p53.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2021
Health risk assessment of the urban stretch, lower Niger Rivers with references to aquatic biota and anthropoids.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2021
Seasonal variations in microbial loads and heavy metals concentrations in fish from Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2021
Concentration distribution and ecological risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in Kolo Creek Niger-Delta Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
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.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2020
Synergistic effect of the extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Solenostemon monostachyus on Gram-negative bacteria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2018
Residual levels of the organophosphate malathion in water, sediment and a threatened fish from ethiope river, delta state, Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2017
Excess iron load: Physiological responses and Oxidative stress.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2017
Evaluation of hydrochemical and microbiological contaminants isolated from Brass River in Niger-Delta ecological zone.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2017
Anthropogenic activities and the quality of aquatic habitat with reference to heptachlor in ethiope river basin.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2017
Ecological and biological effects of pollution and dredging activities on fisheries and fisheries products in Niger delta ecological zone.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2017
Environmental pre-disposition of organisms to contaminants with references to heavy metals residues in the brackish and marines gastropods.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2017
Correlation between antioxidant enzyme and inflammatory response in the tissues of Chrischthys nigrodigitatus exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of cadmium.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2016
Health status of the lower river Niger basin, with reference to heavy metals in water, sediments and tissue of a benthic fish.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2016
Impacts of acute exposure of industrial chemicals and pesticides on the survival of fish (Tilapia guineensis) and earthworms (Aporrectodea longa).
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2016
Optimization of crude protein production and reduction in cyanide content of cassava peels by pre-treatment with Aspergillus niger Anl301.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2016
Assessment of occurrence and concentrations of paraquat dichloride in water, sediments and fish from Warri River Basin, Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2015
resistance pattern of enterococcus spp.isolated from cockroaches from ekiti state teaching hospital.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2015
Bioaccumulation and histopathological alterations in liver caused by endosulfan toxicity in Oreochromis niloticus.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2014
Therapeutic potential of Garcinia kola with reference to the restoration of inhibited acetylcholinesterase activities in induced Clarias gariepinus.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2014
The significance of poisson load on tissue alteration with reference to histopathological changes in induced Orecochromis niloticus.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2013
Recovery Mechanism in Fishes with reference to recuperation of haemathological parameters in Clarias gariepinus aberrated by herbicide Paraquat dichloride.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2013
Health implication of excessive use and abuse of pesticides by the rural dwellers in developing countries: The need for awareness.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2013
Depuration technique of xenobiotics with reference to accumulation and elimination of paraquat dichloride in clarias gariepinus.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2013
Ecotoxicological consideration of demulsifier, corrosion inhibitor and drilling fluid using biological sentinels.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2013
Evaluation of sublethal effects of endosulfan on cortisol secretion, glutathione s-transferase and acetylcholinesterase activities in Clarias gariepinus.
Thomas Ohwofas 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.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2012
Evaluation of sub-lethal effects of endosulfan on cortisol secretion, glutathione S-transferase and acetylcholinesterase activities in Clarias gariepinus.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2011
Distribution of endosulfan in water, sediment and fish from Warri river, Niger delta, Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2010
Distribution of propoxur in water, sediment and fish from Warri River Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2009
Distribution of lindane in water, sediment and fish from the Warri river of the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2008
Distribution of Diazinon in water, sediment and fish from Warri river, Niger delta Nigeria.
Thomas Ohwofas Ikpesu
2008