### Brief Profile of DR. Chukwuemeka Aletta
Dr. Chukwuemeka Onwuegbuchulam Okereke Aletta is a distinguished academic and lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Imo State. He hails from Eluama, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State. Dr. Aletta obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language with bias for Poetry in 1992; master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in 1998; master’s degree in Sociology/Psychology of Sports in 2009 and doctorate degree in Sports Media Psychology in 2016, all from University of Ibadan, thus demonstrating his versatility and indubitable commitment to academic excellence and specialization in his field.
Dr. Aletta has a robust academic and research profile, having attended various conferences and workshops where he presented his works. He has published in numerous national and international journals in the field of behavioral sciences, thereby contributing immense valuable knowledge and insights to the academic community. As a Fellow of Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD) and an accredited full member of Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria (SPAN), Nigeria Society for Sports Management (NSSM), Psychology Association of Nigeria (PAN) and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). Dr. Aletta is recognized for his contribution to Sports Psychology both nationally and internationally. He is also a member of the Boys Scout of Nigeria, a further reflection of his dedication and commitment to service to humanity.
Besides his profound professional memberships, academic and research roles, Dr. Aletta currently serves as **Acting Head, Department of Psychology and Acting Dean, Students Affairs Unit at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University. His other roles include: Chairman, University Examination Monitoring Taskforce and member, University Admissions Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Book Screening Committee, and Protocols and Publicity Committee.** He had served as the Director of Sports and Secretary, Faculty Board of Studies. He is a distinguished member of Senate and the University Mace Bearer. His leadership and dedication to students development are evidenced in his strive at promoting students experience and support for academic progress. Dr. Aletta has been recognized for his academic and professional achievements with a plethora of honors and awards among which are: Head of Department of the Year award in the Department of Psychology in 2023; Awards of Excellence, NUESA, Lead City University, Ibadan, 2015, 2016; and Special Award, Lagos State Radio Service, Radio Lagos/Eko FM in 2010.
Dr. Aletta is actively involved in community service through his selfless service with the Boys Scout of Nigeria. He is also a mentor in the University’s Community Outreach Initiative – a forum that provides free tutelage and guidance support for young professional in the area of Counselling and Psychology. In his leisure time, Dr. Aletta recreates with poems, literatures in psychology and novels for didactic enrichment. He relaxes with music and entertainment wrestling. He is passionate about football.
###### ***AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: SPORTSMEDIA/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY*** ###### ***RESEARCH INTEREST(S): PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT, MEDIA INFLUENCE ON PERFORMANCE***