Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba

Vice-Chancellor, Delta State University, Abraka

Professor of Biochemistry, Biochemist, Toxicology Researcher, University Administrator

Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba is a Nigerian professor of Biochemistry whose academic and research career has been closely associated with Delta State University, Abraka. He obtained his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Benin in 1986 and 2001 respectively, and his M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos in 1991. He joined Delta State University in 1994 and attained the rank of Professor of Biochemistry in October 2010. His research is particularly associated with toxicology and environmental biochemistry, including the molecular effects of heavy-metal toxicity and cadmium exposure. The university identifies him as having more than 100 published works in national and international journals, with research outputs spanning toxicology, environmental biochemistry and related areas. Before becoming Vice-Chancellor, Asagba held several academic and administrative positions at DELSU, including Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Provost of the Asaba Campus. He also served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), where his responsibilities included university administration, staff matters and institutional resource management.