Prof. Matthew I. Arhewoh
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical TechnologyUniversity of Benin, Nigeria
Year of Admission: 2026. Status: Active
Professional Overview
Prof. Matthew Ikhuoria Arhewoh is a leading academic, pharmaceutical scientist, and institutional leader with extensive experience in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, his work has significantly contributed to drug delivery systems, formulation science, and pharmaceutical research in Africa and beyond.His career reflects a rare combination of scholarly excellence, institutional leadership, and industry engagement, positioning him as a key contributor to both academic advancement and practical pharmaceutical innovation.
Areas of Expertise
Research & Academic ContributionsProf. Arhewoh has made substantial contributions through:
Academic & Leadership Experience
Industry & Editorial Roles
Teaching & Mentorship
Awards & Recognitions
Professional Affiliations
GARI Role
As a member of the Advisory Board, Prof. Arhewoh provides strategic guidance to GARI’s research, academic, and innovation initiatives. His experience in institutional leadership, pharmaceutical research, and academic governance strengthens GARI’s mission to advance interdisciplinary research and global knowledge development.
Prof. Matthew Ikhuoria Arhewoh is a leading academic, pharmaceutical scientist, and institutional leader with extensive experience in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, his work has significantly contributed to drug delivery systems, formulation science, and pharmaceutical research in Africa and beyond.His career reflects a rare combination of scholarly excellence, institutional leadership, and industry engagement, positioning him as a key contributor to both academic advancement and practical pharmaceutical innovation.
Areas of Expertise
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Microencapsulation and Controlled Release Systems
- Formulation Science
- Pharmaceutical Quality Evaluation
Research & Academic ContributionsProf. Arhewoh has made substantial contributions through:
- Over 100 peer-reviewed publications in reputable scientific journals
- Research in oral, transdermal, and controlled drug delivery systems
- Development of microencapsulation and excipient technologies
- Contributions to pharmaceutical sciences across Africa and internationally
Academic & Leadership Experience
- Professor, University of Benin
- Former Acting Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta State University
- Former Rector, Lighthouse Polytechnic
- Establishment of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Successful NUC and PCN accreditation processes
- Oversight of multiple induction ceremonies
- Led transformation of a polytechnic into a university structure
- Member of University Senate and key institutional committees
Industry & Editorial Roles
- Consultant Production Pharmacist, Pharmatrends Nigeria Ltd
- Consultant Production Pharmacist, Mojeaga Herbal Remedies International
- Production Editor, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Teaching & Mentorship
- Supervised PhD, MSc, and professional postgraduate students
- Over 24 years of undergraduate teaching and mentorship
- External examiner to multiple universities
- Mentor to early-career researchers and pharmacy students
Awards & Recognitions
- Chief Pharmacist Award (Best Intern Pharmacist of the Year)
- Multiple teaching excellence recognitions
- Research presentation awards
- TETFund research and collaboration grants
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
- Bioencapsulation Research Group (BRG)
- Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)
- Adviser, Bioscientific Research and Development (BIOSCIRD)
GARI Role
As a member of the Advisory Board, Prof. Arhewoh provides strategic guidance to GARI’s research, academic, and innovation initiatives. His experience in institutional leadership, pharmaceutical research, and academic governance strengthens GARI’s mission to advance interdisciplinary research and global knowledge development.