Dr. Eugene Ayuk | Organic Synthesis | Editorial Board Member

Senior Lecturer | Godfrey Okoye University | Nigeria

Dr. Eugene Ayuk is an accomplished organic and medicinal chemist whose research spans synthetic methodology, heterocyclic chemistry, phytochemical analysis, and the biological evaluation of novel therapeutic compounds. His work integrates organic synthesis with computational docking, antimicrobial screening, and structure–activity investigations to develop innovative phenothiazine derivatives, peptide-based molecules, and functionalized heterocycles with potential pharmaceutical relevance. He has made significant contributions to understanding heavy-metal contamination and antioxidant properties of foods and natural products, providing insights into environmental toxicology and public health. Dr. Ayuk’s research further explores phytochemicals, secondary metabolites, and bioactive extracts from indigenous plant species, contributing valuable data on their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. His investigations into nanostructured materials, biological catalysts in organic synthesis, and tandem catalytic transformations highlight his multidisciplinary approach. He has published widely in reputable international journals, with a growing footprint in medicinal chemistry and computational drug-design studies. According to Google Scholar, he has accumulated 312 citations, an h-index of 7, and an i10-index of 4, reflecting the growing influence and visibility of his research. Scopus records 37 citations across 5 indexed documents with an h-index of 2, demonstrating measurable impact within the indexed scientific literature. His consistent scholarly output and collaborative scientific contributions position him as an emerging researcher dedicated to advancing synthetic chemistry, natural product chemistry, and medicinally relevant molecular design.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Scopus 

Featured Publications : 

• Godwill, E. A., Jane, I. C., Scholastica, I. U., Marcellus, U., Eugene, A. L., & Gloria, O. A. (2015). Determination of some soft drink constituents and contamination by some heavy metals in Nigeria. Toxicology Reports, 2, 384–390.

• Ayuk, E. L., Ugwu, M. O., & Aronimo, S. B. (2017). A review on synthetic methods of nanostructured materials. Chemistry Research Journal, 2(5), 97–123.

• Unaegbu, M., Engwa, G. A., Abaa, Q. D., Aliozo, S. O., Ayuk, E. L., Osuji, G. A., … (2016). Heavy metal, nutrient and antioxidant status of selected fruit samples sold in Enugu, Nigeria. International Journal of Food Contamination, 3(1), 7.

• Engwa, G. A., Ayuk, E. L., Igbojekwe, B. U., & Unaegbu, M. (2016). Potential antioxidant activity of new tetracyclic and pentacyclic nonlinear phenothiazine derivatives. Biochemistry Research International, 2016, 9896575.

• Ayuk, E. L., Ilo, S. U., Njokunwogbu, A. N., Engwa, G. A., Oni, T. O., & Okoro, U. C. (2015). Synthesis and characterization of 6-(4-bromophenyl)-10-methyl-11-azabenzo[a]phenothiazin-5-one. International Journal of Materials and Chemistry, 5(2), 44–47.