Pharmacist Akachukwu Onwuka is a doctoral scholar at the University of Melbourne,

Australia, and a lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of

Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka. As a dedicated pharmacist and

researcher, her work focuses on addressing the healthcare needs of communities, particularly

in the areas of infectious diseases such as malaria and HIV, as well as the responsible use of

traditional and alternative medicines in therapy.

A prolific writer, Akachukwu has authored and co-authored numerous publications in

reputable peer-reviewed journals and has presented her research at various national and

international conferences. She is also an accomplished public speaker and science

communicator, with extensive volunteer experience in several national and international

organizations. As a mentor, Akachukwu is deeply committed to guiding students throughout

their academic journeys.

Her professional engagement extends to membership in several prestigious organizations,

including the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Nigeria Association of Pharmacists

in Academia (NAPA), the Victorian Infection and Immunity Network (VIIN), the Australian

Society for Parasitology (ASP), Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria

Elimination MASTER-MAP (Modern Acceleration Strategies for Eradication of Malaria in

the Asia Pacific, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC).

Outside of her academic pursuits, Akachukwu finds balance and inspiration through nature

walks, singing, dancing, and various creative activities, such as bead making and crocheting.