Francisca Nneka Okeke is a Nigerian physicist whose research focuses on geophysics and space physics. She became the first woman to be appointed a professor of physics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and has been internationally recognised for her contributions to science and mentorship of women in STEM.
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Francisca Nneka Okeke
Professor of Physics
Location: Nsukka
Physicist recognised as the first female professor of physics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Higher Education
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- Nsukka
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- Academia & Science
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