Since 2025: PhD student
Department of Neuropsychology, Ruhr University Bochum

2023-2024: Internship
Intercontinental Omni-Research in Medicine Collaboration (ICORMed), Berlin

2019: Laboratory internship
Asi-Ukpo Diagnostic and Medical Center, Calabar, Nigeria

Since 2025: Doctorate
Department of Neuropsychology, Ruhr University Bochum

2024: M.Sc. Neuropsychology
National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Thesis: Investigating the Effect of Electroencephalography frequencies on Attention Restoration

2021: B.Sc. Human Anatomy
University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Thesis: The Effect of Jatropha tanjorensis J.L.Ellis & Saroja Leaf Extract on the Histology of the Spinal Cord of Albino Rat Fetuses

• Wekalao J, Mandela N, Apochi O, Lefu C, Topisia T (2025) Nanoengineered Graphene Metasurface Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor for Precise Hemoglobin Detection with AI-Assisted Performance Prediction. Plasmonics, 20: 3161-3184. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11468-024-02489-w
   
• Wekalao J, Mandela N, Lefu C, Apochi O, Wamalwa C, Langat W (2025) Terahertz Plasmonic Biosensor Leveraging Ag-Au-Graphene Heterostructures for Quantitative Hemoglobin Analysis with Machine Learning Algorithms for Performance Optimization. Plasmonics, 20: 2895–2919. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11468-024-02520-0
   
• Wekalao J, Mandela N, Apochi O, Bouhenna A (2025) Design and Evaluation of Tunable Terahertz Metasurface Biosensor for Malaria Detection with Machine learning Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence. Plasmonics, 20: 2569–2593. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11468-024-02491-2
   
• Apochi OO, Olusanya MD, Wesley M, Musa SI, Ayomide Peter O, Adebayo AA, Olaitan Komolafe D. Virtual, mixed, and augmented realities: A commentary on their significance in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Appl Neuropsychol Adult, 8:1-4. https://doi.org/10.1080/23279095.2024.2365870
   
• Apochi OO, Mshelia PP (2023) The Application of ERP Paradigm on Clinical and Non-Clinical Research. KJHS, 3(1): 72-93. https://doi.org/10.59568/KJHS-2023-3-1-07
   
• Apochi OO (2023) New Study Reveals Long-Term Effects of MDMA on the Brain's Glutamate-Glutamine Complex. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol, 26(9):616-617. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijnp/pyad048
   
• Apochi OO (2023) Video-EEG monitoring as a valuable tool for antiseizure medication withdrawal in patients with epilepsy: implications for clinical practice and public health policies. Neurol Res Pract, 5(1):47. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-023-00278-0

2023: Center for Happiness and Wellness, National Forensic Sciences University
Gold Medallist: EXTEMPORE competition, First Runner-up: Poster Making presentation.

2022: Scholarship for 2 years Master’s degree (Study in India).

2015: Anatomical Science Organization Nigeria (ASSON) - University of Calabar
Best Seminar Presenter at ASSON - University of Calabar Chapter.

2023: Victimization and its Effects: Social, Emotional, and Psychological Well-being. 2nd International Forensic and Justice Conference, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Indien.

2023: Addressing the Lack of Generalizability in Neuropsychological Assessment Research in Africa: Best Practices and Methodological Strategies. 35th World Neuroscience and Neurology Conference, Niederlande, online.