List of Staff

Professor Mary Felicia Opara was promoted to the rank of Professor in 2014. She obtained her BSc degree in Chemistry and Microbiology from the National University of Ireland, Galway in 1981 and PGDE from the same University in 1982. She obtained her MEd in Guidance and Counseling in 1996 and thereafter in 2000 she bagged a PhD in Science Education (Chemistry) from same UNN. She has written 10 books and published up to 50 journal articles. She is a Fellow of STAN, a fellow of two other Associations and a member of other Professional Bodies. She has supervised and is still supervising PhD and Masters thesis. Her research interest are on chemistry Education, cognitive Education and gender studies. She is a finally religious sister of the Institute of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ.

Hobbies: Counselling, writing and singing

1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 1997 – 2000
2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 1992 – 1996
3. National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway, Ireland) 1978 – 1982

1. Anekwe, C. E., Opara, M. F. & Nnoron, N. R. (2021). Effect of scaffolding instructional strategy on students’ achievement in stoichiometry. Bichi Journal of Education (BIJE), 15, (1), 20-30. https://bijejournal.com/BIJE/article/view/346
2. Anekwe, C. J. & Opara, M. F. (2021). Effect of animation and instructional strategy on students’ achievement and retention in chemical bonding. International Journal of Research in Education and Sustainable Development. 1 (8), 41-50. https://www.ijaar.org/articles/ijresd/v1n8/ijresd-v1n8-Aug21-p1882.pdf
3. Opara, M. F. & Okeke, C. P. (2021). Assessment of utilisation of information and communication technology (ict) for service delivery among universities in Anambra State. COOU Journal of Science Education and Allied Discipline 3, (1), 86-98. http://josead.com/index.php/JOSEAD/article/view/9
4. Aladi, S., Opara, M. F. & Bardi, I. (2021). Effect of inquiry-based learning on secondary schools students’ misconception of science concepts and academic achievement in science. International Journal of Research in Education and Sustainable Development. 1, (7), 1-8. https://www.ijaar.org/articles/ijresd/v1n7/ijresd-v1n7-Jul21-p1705.pdf
5. Opara, M. F. & Okeke, C. P. (2021). Application of ICT in service delivery as predictor of staff job effectiveness in Nigerian universities. International Journal of Education & Social Science Research 4 (2), 29- 38. http://dx://doi.org/10.375IJESSR.2021.4204
6. Okechukwu, O.B. & Opara, M. F. (2021). Team teaching strategy and students’ interest in Basic Science and Technology in Anambra State. Journal of Trend in Scientific Research & Development 5(6), 940-945. https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47542.pdf
7. Opara, M. F. & Ilaye, A. (2020). Graphic organizers and students’ achievement in physics and chemistry: Integrating technology in science classroom. Global Scientific Journal 8 (3), 247-259. www.globalscientificjournal.com
8.Umeaku, C.N., Chris-Umeaku, C.I., Emmyegbe, I.O., Opara, M.F., Okeke, U.C., Ezeofor, P.S. and Uzor, C.U. (2019). Bacteriological and physico-chemical analysis of drinking water quality in Uli. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research. 3, 7, 77-88. V
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9.Wabuke M. Joy, Samikwo C. Dinah, Mary F. C. Opara, and Lazarus O. Momany (2017). Fostering students’ learning in the 21st century: effect of inquiry-based learning on students’ achievement of science process skills in biology subject. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology 4, (2), 138-145. https://ajest.info
10 Opara, M. F. & Elekalachi, C. I. (2017). Project-based learning and solar energy utilization using designed solar concentrator: encouraging sustainable development practices among nigerian science students. PUPIL: International Journal of Teaching, Education and Learning 1, 1, 26-47. DOI:10.20319/PIJTEL.2017.11.2850. {Semantic Scholar)
11 Ezeh, M. N., Opara, M. F. & Obi, B. T. (2016). Women in peace building initiatives for integrated development: faith-based organizations and women’s academic disciplines. African Journal of Education Science and Technology 3 (1), 148-155. http://ajest.info/index.php/ajest/article/view/680
12 Masime, P., Opara, M.F. and Peter W. (2015). The availability of chemistry teaching and learning resources in laboratories in Kenyan secondary schools. International Journal of Scientific and Educational Studies (IJSES), 1(1), 39 – 50.
13 Opara, M.F. (2014). Improving students’ performance in stoichiometry through the implementation of collaborative learning. Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 5(3), 85-93. DOI: 10. 226 10/JEVR. V513. 156 {SEMANTIC SCHOLAR}
14 Okonkwo, S., Okpala, K. & Opara, M.F. (2014). Assessment of automobile induced pollution in an urban area (a case study of Port-Harcourt City, Rivers State, Nigeria). Chemical and Process Engineering Research, 25, 12-15. ISSN 2224-7467 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0913.www.iiste.org
15 Opara, M. F. (2013). Application of the learning theories in teaching chemistry: implication for global competitiveness. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (IJSER) 4 (10), 1229-1243. https.//www.ijser.org
16 Opara, M. F. (2013). Piagetian 5E Model and students’ interest in chemistry: Facing the challenges of global competitiveness. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST) 1 (1), 100-114. https://africaneditors.org
17 Opara, M.F. & Waswa, P. (2013). Enhancing students’ achievement in chemistry through the Piagetian Model: The Learning Cycle. International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education (IJCDSE) 4(4), 1270-1278. https.://infonotics.society.org
18 Opara, M. F. & Ezeh, M. N. E. (2012). Influence of the changing roles of Igbo women on choice of academic discipline: prospects for future development of the Igbo nation. The Intuition 2 (1), 20-44. https://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journal/academic
19 Opara, M. F. & Ezeh, M. N. E. (2012). Nigerian women education and underrepresentation in science and technology: influence of culture, religion and colonial history. Discourse: An International Journal 2 (1), 122-136. https://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/academic
20 Ezeasor, M. N., Opara, M. F., Nnajiofor, F. N. & Chukwukere, C.G. (2012). Assessing teachers’ use of improvised instructional material in science education. International Researchers 1 (3) 107-114 www.iresearcher.org.
21 Opara, M. F. & Umeaku, C. N. (2012). Production of beer from local raw materials: implication for sustainable science education. Journal of Pristine 4 (1), 48-56. https://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/pristine/
22 Ozuomba J.O., Edebeatu C.C., Opara M.F., Udoye M.C. and Okonkwo N.A. (2012). The performance of a solar water distillation kit fabricated from local materials Research Journal of Chemical Sciences 2(3), 64-67. www.isca.in
23 Ozuomba, J., Edebeatu, C.C., Opara, F.M., Udoye, M.C., and Okonkwo, N. A. (2011). A possibility to combat the intake of poor-quality drinking water by Nigerians using a locally fabricated solar water distillation kit Advances in Applied Science Research3 (4):2204-2211
24 Opara, M. F. and Okonkwo, S. I. (2010). The analysis of bambara nut (Voandzeia Subterranean (L) Thoaura) for Sustainability in Africa. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 5(6): 394 – 396. Publications of the Medwell Journals: www.medwelljournals.com.
25 Okonkwo, S. I. and Opara, M. F. (2011). Physicochemical analysis of river Niger and river Nkisi within Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria: implication for sustainable ecosystem. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4(1): 65 – 68.
26 Opara, M.F and Nwachukwu, C. (2010). Principals’ leadership behaviours as correlate of teachers’ morale: Implication for Chemistry (science) education in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research Development 2(1): 57 – 71. https://docplayer.net/195784947
27 Opara, M. F. and Umeaku, C. (2010). Assessing the pollution level of Oguta Lake: Implication for fish life vis-a-vis food security in Imo State. International Journal of Microbiology, 2(1): 92 -100.
28 Ajiwe, V. I. E., Okoye, S. C. and Opara, M. F. (2010). Analysis of Delonix Regia seed, characterization and possible uses of its oil. Anachem Journal, 4(2): 867 – 871. A Publications Chemical Society of Nigeria. www.anachem.org.
29 Okonkwo, S. I. and Opara, M. F. (2010). Potentials of local resources (palm oil and potash) in soap manufacturing: implication for sustainable development. Anachem Journal, 4(2): 765 – 768. A publication of chemical society of Nigeria. www.anachem.org.
30 Opara, M. F. (2010). Promotion of sustainable development through self-regulation process towards enhanced students’ interest in quantitative chemical analysis. The Nigerian Academic Forum 19 (1):73 – 78. https://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/

31 Opara, M. F. (2010). Mind-mapping as a self-regulated learning strategy for students’ achievement in stoichiometry. Nigerian Journal of Research and Production 17 (1): 132 – 141.

32 Opara, M. F. (2009). Enhancing the understanding of Stoichiometry through self-Regulation: Implication for Students’ Performance. Journal of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, 44 (1 & 2): 11 – 23. Available online at: www.stanonline.org

33 Opara, M. F. (2009). Facilitating effective curriculum delivery through self-regulation: implication for students’ achievement in chemistry. Review of Education Institute of Education Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 20(1): 31 - 39. https://www.unn.edu.ng/review-of-education/

34 Emmy-Egbe, I. O., Ibeh, S. N., Opara, M. F., Umeaku, C. N. and Ukoha, C. C. (2007). Antibacterial effect of different parts of Garcina Kola. Nigeria International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences.3 (1):57 – 58. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijonas/article/view/36141

35 Emmy-Egbe, I. O., Ibeh, S. N., Opara, M. F. and Umeaku, C. N. (2006). Prevalence of fungi organisms associated with skin infections in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences. 2 (3): 210 – 213. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijonas/article/view/36091

1. writing
2. Communication
3. Counseling
4. Creativity
5.Organizational skill
6. Team spirit
7. critical thinking
8. Problem solving
9. Attention to details