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S.E. Ohia, Ph.D. 1CURRICULUM VITAESunny E. Ohia, Ph.D., FARVO, FAS.Revised August 2018

S.E. Ohia, Ph.D. 2NAME:Sunny E. OHIAADDRESS:(Work)Texas Southern UniversityCollege of Pharmacy and Health SciencesDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences3100 Cleburne StreetHouston, TX 77004Phone: (713) 313-4450E-mail: sity of Ibadan, Nigeria (1975-1978).University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1979-1981).University of Glasgow, United Kingdom (1982-1986).Degrees Earned:(a)(b)(c)Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Pharmacology with Second Class Honors (Upper Division - equivalent toMagna Cum Laude) - July, 1978.Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Pharmacology and Therapeutics - September, 1981.Thesis Supervisor: Professor D.T. Okpako.Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology - August, 1986.Thesis Supervisors: Professor John Gillespie and Dr. Frances Boyle.Thesis Examiner: Late Professor Sir James W. Black, Nobel Laureate.Special Professional Training Programs:(1)(2)Postdoctoral training in Neuroscience, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada, withProfessors Christopher R. Triggle and Detlef Bieger (1986-1988).Postdoctoral training in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville,Kentucky, with late Professor James E. Jumblatt (1988-1991).TEACHING AND RESEARCH APPOINTMENTSInstituto Teofilo Hernando, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain2015 – present: Adjunct Research Fellow, Pharmacology Group

S.E. Ohia, Ph.D. 3Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas:2010 – present: Faculty Fellow, Thomas F. Freeman Honors College2008 – present: Professor of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesUniversity of Houston, Houston, Texas:2002 – 2008:Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX2004 – present: Adjunct Professor of Integrative Biology and PharmacologyUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska:2000 – present: Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology1995 -2000:Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of OphthalmologyAkwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria:2010-present:Distinguished Visiting ProfessorLambo Eye Institute, Eye Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria:2000-present:Visiting ProfessorCreighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, Nebraska:2000-2002:Professor, Department of Pharmacy SciencesProfessor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine (secondary appointment)Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine (secondary appointment)1995-2000:Associate Professor with Tenure, Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative SciencesAssociate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine (secondary appointment)1992-1995:Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology (secondary appointment)1991-1995:Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesCoordinator of Pharmacology ProgramKentucky Lions Eye Research Institute, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky:1988-1991:Research Associate, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesMemorial University of Newfoundland, Canada:1986-1988:Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine

S.E. Ohia, Ph.D. 4University of Glasgow, United Kingdom:1982-1986:Graduate Demonstrator, Department of PharmacologyUniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria:1979-1982:Graduate Assistant, Department of Pharmacology and TherapeuticsSchool of Health Technology, Jos, Nigeria:1978-1979:Pharmacology InstructorADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTSTexas Southern University, Houston, Texas:September 2008 – May 2014: Provost; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Research.In these capacities, I served as Chief Academic Officer and Chief Research Officer of the University.As Provost, with a budget of over 90 milllion, I provided administrative oversight for academic, research andscholarly activities on campus. I also provided leadership for enrollment management (recruitment, admissionsand retention services, Registrar’s Office), Libraries/Museums, Continuing Education, Student AcademicEnhancement Services (focus on student retention), Institutional Assessment/Effectiveness and StrategicPlanning on campus. I supervised 10 academic deans in the following colleges and schools: College of LiberalArts and Behavioral Sciences, Jesse H. Jones School of Business, College of Education, The Graduate School,Thurgood Marshall School of Law, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, College of Science andTechnology, Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, School of Communication and the ThomasF. Freeman Honors College. Together, these colleges and schools offer 53 baccalaureate degree programs, 36master’s degree programs, three Doctor of Philosophy degree programs and three professional doctoral degrees ineducation, law and pharmacy. The wide variety of academic program offerings gives our diverse student body anexcellent opportunity to learn from over 500 full-time dedicated faculty. Highlights of accomplishments duringmy tenure include: Establishment of a new Thomas F. Freeman Honors College: a major focus of my vision for academicexcellence. Led the change in academic leadership resulting in the appointment of nine new permanent and sixinterim deans. Led campus-wide strategic planning effort: a new 2009-2015 Strategic Plan was approved by the Boardof Regents (February 2010). Led campus-wide university accreditation effort from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS). A Compliance Certification Report was submitted on September 15, 2010. The University wasreaffirmed by SACS for 10 years in December 2011.

S.E. Ohia, Ph.D. 5 Establishment of Texas Southern University (TSU) Higher Education Center in Northwest Houston:Partnership with Lone Star College, University of Houston, University of Houston-Downtown, PrairieView A&M University and Sam Houston State University. TSU offers B.S. (Administration of Justice;Environmental Health; Computer Engineering Technology; Electronics Engineering Technology;Aviation Science Management), B.A. (Entertainment and The Recording Industry) and B.B.A.(Management Information System) degrees. Establishment of an educational partnership with Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, leading to the offeringof a TSU Master’s degree in the Administration of Justice on the Wiley College campus. Establishment of new degree programs: On-line (Executive M.B.A., Executive M.P.A., M.Ed inBilingual Education), Ph.D. in the Administration of Justice, B.S. in Maritime TransportationManagement and Security, and a B.S. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Establishment of a new academic department: Environmental Science and Technology, in the College ofScience and Technology. The Department will offer a new baccalaureate degree in EnvironmentalScience and Technology. Establishment of TSU at DeLuxe Theater/Library Complex: Partnership with the City of Houston andFifth Ward CRC. TSU will provide educational and entertainment programming in the musical andperforming arts geared towards diverse audiences (youth, adult and multi-ethnic populations). Provided leadership for the development of a Strategic Plan for enrollment management on campus. Establishment of research partnership with the University of Houston System. Created a new Center for Online Education and Instructional Technology: increase in the number ofclasses offered on-line. Establishment of a new Teaching and Learning Excellence Center as a major focus for facultydevelopment/training in the teaching pedagogy. Providing direct leadership (as Director) for a new SACS mandated university Quality Enhancement Plan(QEP) Office to deliver a literacy-focused QEP. Providing leadership for the establishment of a new residential learning community (The UrbanAcademic Village) to increase the retention of freshmen on campus. Provided leadership for increasing the number of International Educational and Research Partnershipswith universities in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania. Reorganized the Division of Academic Affairs and Research, which led to the creation of new offices forAssociate/Assistant Provosts for Academic Affairs, Research, InstitutionalAssessment/Planning/Effectiveness and Online and Distance Education.University of Houston, Houston, Texas:2002-2008:Dean, College of Pharmacy.I served as dean at the second oldest College of Pharmacy in Texas with an enrollment of over 500 professional

S.E. Ohia, Ph.D. 6pharmacy and 71 graduate students (pursuing M.S. and Ph.D. degrees). The college had 53 full-time and over700 adjunct faculty housed in two academic departments and four research centers. The operating budget wasabout 13 million with 4 million derived from external research funding. Highlights of accomplishments duringmy tenure include: About 50% net increase in the growth of faculty FTEsEstablished a new undergraduate degree program in pharmaceutical sciences and a new Ph.D. program inpharmacy administration (awaiting final approval from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board)About 400% increase in total research expendituresAbout 120% increase in the number of endowed scholarships (current market value is over 1.5 million)About 70% increase in graduate student enrollmentOver 105% increase in total expenditures from State government and local sourcesImproved research infrastructure by impaneling a Corporate Advisory Board and creating an Office ofResearch and two new research centers: Institute of Community Health and the Center for ExperimentalTherapeutics and PharmacoinformaticsImproved administrative resources by creating new Offices of Information Technology, Communicationsand Alumni RelationsRecruitment of the first-ever endowed professor in the collegeCreighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, Nebraska:2000-2002:1998-2000:Associate Dean for AdministrationAssistant Dean for AdministrationI assisted the Dean with administrative duties and decisions including personnel issues, budget, organizationaldesign, policy and guideline development, and development of new programs. Furthermore, I reviewed allaffiliation contractual agreements and served as representative of the school and the Dean’s Office on Universitywide committees. I also acted as dean in absence of the substantive Dean.1997-1999:Director of Graduate Program, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative SciencesI served as leader for a new graduate program in the pharmaceutical sciences. I also played a key role in theestablishment of joint professional/graduate degree programs, such as the Pharm.D./M.S. and thePharm.D./M.B.A.1994-1998:1992-1994:Chairman, Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative SciencesChairman, Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesThe department consisted of 18 members of faculty with specialization or interests in the following areas:pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, toxicology, immunopharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism,pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy law and management, pharmacy administration, pharmacy ethics and geriatricpharmacy. The department had a vice chair who reported directly to the chair.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTSHIPS Member, National Institutes of Health Director’s Editorial Board: Reviewed Early Independence Awardproposals as a member of Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1 BBBP-E 53),