Prof. Edna Ifeoma Chukwurah
Prof. Edna Ifeoma Chukwurah is a PROFESSOR in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Edna Ifeoma Chukwura, a Professor of Environmental and Public health Microbiology. I have served in the following capacities:
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1st. Female Director of Biotechnology Research Center, Nnamdi
Azikiwe University, Awka.
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1st. Female Director of Special Project, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka.
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1st. Female Head of Environmental Research Team, Dept. of
Applied Microbiology & Brewing.
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1st. Head of Dept. of
Applied Microbiology & Brewing that produced Batch “A” NYSC Graduates
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1st. Female FELLOW of Nigeria Society of Microbiology.
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1st. Female LIFE COUNCIL MEMBER of Nigeria Society of
Microbiology.
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1st. Auditor of Nigeria Society of Microbiology.
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1st. President of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter of
Organization of Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD).
Personal Information
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, India. (Post-Doctorate Degree, July, 2004) April, 2004 to July, 2004 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2000) September, 1997 to September, 1999 Post Graduate Diploma In Education (PGDE) 2000 Post Graduate Diploma In Education |
| 3 | University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 1995) September, 1991 to August, 1995 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Microbiology |
| 4 | University Of Benin, Nigeria.. (Master Degree, August, 1988) August, 1987 to August, 1988 Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental And Public Health Microbiology |
| 5 | Napier College, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1980) September, 1978 to October, 1980 FIMLS Pathogenic Microbiology, Medical Virology, Medical Parasitology, Medical Mycology |
| 6 | Girl’s Secondary School, Nnewi.. (SSCE, June, 1973) September, 1967 to June, 1973 West African School Certificate (WASC) 1973. |
| 7 | St. Mary's Primary School, Ugamuma, Obosi, Anambra State. (FSLC, October, 1966) July, 1960 to September, 1966 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | HOD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. October, 2019 to March, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | AE Mbachu, EI Chukwura, NA Mbachu. (2021, June), "Microbial Degradation and Transformation of Organic Pollutants: An Eco-Friendly Strategy for Waste Mitigation", Recent Progress in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, pp 19-34 |
| 2 | OR Umeh, EI Chukwura, EL Okoye, EM Ibo, PI Egwuatu, BO Uba. (2021, June), "Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Evaluation of Conventional Antibiotics, Garlic and Ginger on Isolates from Fish Pond Water Samples in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 30), pp 118-132, |
| 3 | Reuben N Okechi, Edna I Chukwura, Christian O Nweke. (2020, October), "Predicting the Toxicities of Ternary Mixtures of two Metals and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate to Serratia marcescens (SerEW01) from Otamiri River Water", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 20, (Issue 9), pp 73-86 |
| 4 | Odera R Umeh, Edna I Chukwura, Eziafakaego M Ibo, Bright O Uba. (2020, June), "Evaluation of the physicochemical, bacteriological and parasitological quality of selected well water samples in Awka and its environment, Anambra State, Nigeria", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 73-88, Citation of this article: Umeh, O.R., Chukwura, E.I., Ibo, E.M. and Uba, B.O. (2020). Evaluation of physicochemical, bacteriological and parasitological quality of selected well water samples in Awka and its environment, Anambra State, Nigeria. Archives o |
| 5 | Odera Richard Umeh, EI Chukwura, Eziafakaego Mercy Ibo. (2020, March), "Physicochemical, bacteriological and parasitological examination of selected fish pond water samples in Awka and its environment Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 27-48 |
| 6 | Mbachu A. E.1, Chukwura E. I.1, Mbachu N. A.. (2020, February), "Role of Microorganisms in the Degradation of Organic Pollutants: A Review Authors AE Mbachu, EI Chukwura, NA Mbachu Publication date 2020/3/1 Journal Energy and Environmental Engineering Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 1-11 Publisher Horizon Research Publishing Co", Energy and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp : 1-11 |
| 7 | Ochiabuto O.M.T.B. and Chukwura E. I.. (2020, January), "Impact of Fungal Infections and Significant Count Statuses on Fertility Parameters in Commercial Moto-cyclists and Non- Cyclists in Nnewi, Nigeria.", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research., Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 131-146, Impact of Fungal Infections and Significant Count Statuses on Fertility Parameters in Commercial Moto-cyclists and Non- Cyclists in Nnewi, Nigeria. Authors Ochiabuto O.M.T.B. and Chukwura E. I.. Publication date 2020 Journal European Journal of Pharmaceut |
| 8 | Edna Ifeoma Chukwura, Nwando Miriam Ojiegbu, Amechi Sampson Nwankwegu. (2016, December), "Hydrocarbon degradation potentials of fungi associated with oil-contaminated soil from selected mechanic workshops in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 38-44 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Physicochemical and Bacteriological analysis of some selected ground water sources in Anambra State" (2003). Completed Masters project by Ogbuagu, Gloria. U AMB/MSc ./96/010 |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State." (February, 2019) |
| 2 | Director, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State." (October, 2009 to September, 2014) |
| 3 | Director, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State." (October, 2008 to September, 2009) |
| 4 | Panel member, "National Universities Commission (NUC)" (November, 2007) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" (member since 2010), https://nsm.ng |
| 2 | Senior Member, "Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World" (member since 2005), https://owsd.net |