Dr. Marcel Chikelue Ifediegwu
Dr. Marcel Chikelue Ifediegwu is a LECTURER II in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr.Marcel Chikelue Ifediegwu.I am environmental Microbiologist and a seasoned researcher.I am a staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2020) October, 2013 to January, 2020 Ph.D Environmental Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2013) October, 2009 to February, 2013 M.Sc. Environmental Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2012) October, 2008 to March, 2012 PGD Business Administration |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) October, 2002 to September, 2005 B.Sc. Applied Microbiology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head,Safeguards, Nigeria Cares Programme (N-G Cares) February, 2020 to June, 2023 |
| 2 | Anambra State Environmental Officer, Third National Fadama Programme Additional Financing January, 2012 to December, 2019 |
| 3 | Community Facilitator, Third National Fadama Programme August, 2008 to December, 2012 |
| 4 | Mathematics and Biology Teacher, NYSC-Government Day Secondary School, Tola, Adamawa State (2006-2007). August, 2006 to September, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Marcel Chikelue Ifediegwu1 , Michael Uchenna Orji2 , Samuel Chinedu Onuorah2 and Bright Obidinma Uba3. (2024, March), "Evaluation of the degrading potentials of plasmid and non–plasmid borne soil bacterial strains on bonny light crude oil", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 14-22 |
| 2 | Chikelue M. Ifediegwu1 , Bright O. Uba2* , Ginika A. Awari3 , Anulika G. Chukwujekwu1 and Ifeanyi P. Akaun. (2023, October), "Post Reclamation Evaluation of Residual Hydrocarbons in Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Using Gas Chromatographic Techniques and Plant Growth Indices", ournal of Pollution Monitoring, Evaluation Studies and Control, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 15-29 |
| 3 | Okoli, F.A.1 , Okonkwo, N.N. 2 , Agu, K.C.3 , Nwobu, W.C.4 , Uwanta, L.I.5 , Ifediegwu, M.C.6 , Umeoduagu, N.D.7. (2023, September), "IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS FROM STORED PAP", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 409-415 |
| 4 | konkwo, N.N.*1 , Okoli, F.A2 ., Agu, K.C.3 , Okeke, C.M.4 , Awari, V.G.5 , Ifediegwu, M.C6 ., Umeoduagu, N.D.7. (2023, September), "IDENTIFICATION OF INDIGENOUS BACTERIA FROM SOIL CONTAMINATED WITH CASSAVA MILL EFFLUENTS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 393-399 |
| 5 | Marcel C. Ifediegwu1 , Samuel C. Onuora1 , Bright O. Uba2* , Ebele L. Okoye1 , Samson O. Egurefa3 , Ginika V. Awari4. (2023, October), "Assessment of the Plasmid Mediated Biodegradation of Crude Oil under Optimal Growth Conditions", IPS Interdisciplinary Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 32-44 |
| 6 | Bright O. Uba1* , Ebele L. Okoye2 , Okechukwu E. Nnanna1 , Nwamaka A. Dibua1 , Vivian N. Anakwenze2 , Marcel C. Ifediegwu2. (2020, December), "Testing for the Environmental Fate and Safety of E-Waste using Nitrobacter and Mice Model", International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1-8 |
| 7 | Awah, N. S.1,*, Agu, K. C.1 , Okorie, C. C.1 , Okeke, C. B.1 , Iloanusi, C. A.1 , Irondi, C. R.1 , Udemezue, O. I.1 , Kyrian-Ogbonna, A. E.1 , Anaukwu, C. G.1 , Eneite, H. C.1 , Ifediegwu M. C.1 , Umeoduagu, N. D.2 , Abah, N. H.3 , Ekong, U. S.4. (2016, November), "In-vitro Assessment of the Antibacterial Quality of Some Commonly Used Herbal and Non-herbal Toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans", Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 21-25 |
| 8 | Agu K.C.1,*, Awah N.S.1 , Nnadozie A.C.1 , Okeke B.C.1 , Orji M.U.1 , Iloanusi C.A.1 , Anaukwu C.G.1 , Eneite H.C1 ., Ifediegwu M.C. 1, Umeoduagu N.D.2 , Udoh E.E.. (2016, December), "Isolation, Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungi Associated with Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Spoilage", Food Science and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 103-106 |
| 9 | Ifediegwu, M.C. 1 , Agu, K.C. 1,*, Awah, N.S. 1 , Mbachu, A.E. 1 , Okeke, C.B. 1 , Anaukwu, C.G. 1 , Uba, P.O. 1 , Ngenegbo, U.C. 2 , Nwankwo, C.M.. (2015, April), "Isolation, Growth and Identification of Chlorpyrifos Degrading Bacteria from Agricultural Soil in Anambra State, Nigeria", Universal Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 46-52 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Examination Management Committee for 2024 Departmental Accreditation" (March, 2024 to April, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Departmental Lecture Series Committee" (February, 2024 to April, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiologist" - 1087 (member since 2014), https://www.google.com/search?q=nigerian+society+for+microbiology&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=91d34ab46baf2683&sca_upv=1&ei=wB8AZp6uLfGohbIPwqmWmAE&oq=nigerian+society+for+micro&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlc |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management" - 95061 (member since 2007), https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=nigerian+institute+of+management |