Twenty years community interactive research experience. Has served on several WHO / APOC missions in different capacities such as technical adviser, independent monitor and program evaluator. Consultant evaluator/Scientist for several Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) programs.

Ethno therapeutic Management of Lymphoedema in Central Nigeria. Completed: Application of GIS to the mapping of Lymphatic Filariasis and Schistosomiasis in Kogi State.

Efficacy of ocimum gratisimum formulated candles in Anopheline Mosquito repellency Development of a Culturally Acceptable Research Career Progression Initiative for Women Scientists in Diverse Socio-cultural Settings of Nigeria.

A communication scholar with bias on environmental communication, ICTs and media language. I also take deep in interest in the socio-political and development issues in my country, Nigeria. Active in social media and passionate about ethics, I interact with people and move across the country. I appreciate glocal perspective to development and peace building.

Professor Uchenna Nkiruka Udeani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology (B.Sc.) and a PhD in Science Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a Professor of Science Education and the current Director of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of the University of Lagos in Nigeria.

Her area of research interest is conceptual learning relating to the use of prior conceptions and adaptive cognition in measuring the learning of science concepts. She has a special interest in the underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM disciplines and has developed a Gender Inclusive Instructional Strategy for use in secondary schools to help more girls learn science.

The seasoned scholar belongs to several professional organizations including the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Organisation of Women in Science for the Developing World, African Women in Science and Engineering, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, Phi Delta Kappa to mention a few.