Dr. Chidi Benjamin Okeke
Dr. Chidi Benjamin Okeke is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in 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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2023) January, 2019 to June, 2023 Doctor Of Philosophy Industrial Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2021) January, 1999 to December, 2021 M.Sc Industrial And Food Microbiology Industrial And Food Microbiology |
| 3 | St. Peters Secondary School, Achina. (SSCE, June, 1998) September, 1983 to June, 1998 SSCE |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1996) January, 1992 to Bsc Mocrobiology And Brewing Microbiology And Brewing |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 1999 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Chidi B Okeke, Kenechi O. Chukwu, Johnson K. Ndukwe, Uchenna As. Okechukwu, Chukwudi O. Onwosi Frederick J.C. Odibo. (2022, March) Role of Microbial biofilms in dye degradation during textile waste water treatment Springer, Vol. 2, pp 57-85 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okeke, B.C, Uwanta LL, Odibo , FJC. Agu, K.C., Victor-Adoloju, A.T. (2023, May), "Monoculture solid phase degradative potential of Congo red by Aspergillus Niger and Aspergillus Flavus", International journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 684-688 |
| 2 | Umeh S.O., Ikele M.O, Okeke B C., Nwiyi I.U.. (2021, August), "Investigation In The Use Of A Yeast Specie Isolated From A Fermented Beverage For Mixed Fruit Wine Production", International journal of trend in scientific research and development, Vol. 5, (Issue 5) |
| 3 | Umeh S.O. Nwiyi I.U., Ogu C.T. OKeke B.C , Dimejesi S.A.. (2021, July), "Isolation And Possible Usage Of Yeast Strain From Indegenous Drinks For Possible In Brewing", Worldwide journal of multidisciplinary research and development, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 1-5 |
| 4 | Eneh Frank Uchenna, Okeke Chidi Benjamin, Igbokwe Gabriel Ejike, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Nwachukwu God's love Pephel. (2019, March), "Antibacterial effects of aqueous ethanol leaf extracts of Ocimum gratissimum, Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina and Ammons muricata on the isolated Pathogenic organisms of citrus canker from citrus sinensis (sweet Orange)", Journal of Biotechnology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 64-68 |
| 5 | Eneh Frank Uchenna, Okeke Chidi Benjamin, Igbokwe Gabriel Ejike, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Nwachukwu God's love Pephel. (2017, March), "Isolation of the pathogenic organism of bacterial blight of psidium guajava and the antibacterial effects of aqueous ethanol if leaf extracts of Ocimum gratissimum, Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina and Annona muricata on the pathogen", Academic Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 47-51 |
| 6 | Adindu C.S., Odili L.C, Nwagu E.E., Agu K.C,.Awah N.S., Okeke B.C, Orjionwe R N.. (2016, April), "Phytochemical And Antimicrobial Screening Of Cola Gigantea Leaves, Stem And Bark", Universal journal of microbiology research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 49-54 |
| 7 | Agu K.C., Awah N.S., Nnadozie A.C., Okeke B.C., Orji M.U., Iloanusi C.A., Anaukwu C.G., Ensure H.C., Ifediegwu M.C., Umeoduagu N.D., Udoh E.E. (2016, February), "Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of fungi associated with cocoyam (polocasia esculenta) spoilage", Food Science and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 103-106 |
| 8 | Archibong Etim J., Obuboegbunam Eberechukwu C., Ewelukwa, Uju C., Onuorah Veronica C., Ezemba Constance C., Okeke Chidi B., Okafor Ugochukwu C.. (2016, January), "Formulation of microbial growth media using brewers spent grains (BSG) and growth rate assessment with three bacterial species", European Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 19-25 |
| 9 | Awah Nsikak Sunday, Agu Kingsley Chukwuebuka, Muokwe Juliet, Irondi Chidiebere, Okeke Chidi Benjamin, Anaukwu Chikodili Gladys, Archibong Etim Joseph, Iloanusi Confidence Ada, Ngenegbo Uche and Umeoduagu Nnamdi. (2016, April), "Microbial assessment of yoghurt sold in Amawbia, Nigeria", Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 55-58 |
| 10 | C.G Anaukwu, C.C Ezemba, V.N. Anakwenze, K C Agu, B.C Okeke, N.S.Awah, I.A. Ekwealor. (2016, February), "Effect Of Biosurfacant Produced By Citrobacter Murliniae AF025369 And A Synthetic Surfacant On Degradation Of Crude Oil", Edorium journal of microbiology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 11 | C.G Anaukwu, C.C Ezemba, V.N. Anakwenze, K C Agu, A.S.Nwankwegu, B.C. Okeke. ,N.S.Awah. (2016, May), "Influence Of Anionic, Cationic And Non-ionic Surfactants On Growth Of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria", American journal of current microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 12 | Awah, N.S., Agu, K.C., Okorie C.C., Okeke, C.B., Iloanusi, C.A., Irondi, C.I., UdemezueO.I., Kyrian-Ogbonna, A.E., Anaukwu C. (2016, January), "In-Vitro assessment of the anti,-bacterial quality of some commonly used herbal and non herbal toothpaste on Streptococcus mutans", G., Eneite, H.C., Ifediegwu, M.C, Umeodu Umeoduagu, N.D., Abah, N.H., Ekong, US., Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 21-25 |
| 13 | U.C. Okafor, M.U.Orji, K.C.Agu, N.S.Awah, B.C.Okeke, O.I.Okafor, C.N.C. Okoro. (2016, July), "Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil Using Broiler Chicken Droppings", Journal of applied environmental microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 75-84 |
| 14 | Chidi-Onuorah L C.. Onunkwo A.U. , Agu K C., Ogbue M, Kyrian-Ogbonna E A., Awah N S., Okeke B C., Nwekw G. U.. (2015, September), "Optimization Of Reaction Time For The Assay Of Protease Activity In A Local Strain Of Aspergillus Niger", International journal of research studies in biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1-5 |
| 15 | Umeh S.O., Udemezue O, Okeke B.C., Agu G.C. (2015, March), "Pawpaw (carica Papaya) Wine: With Low Sugar Produced Using Saccarimyces Cerevisae Isolated From A Local Drink", International Journal of biotechnology and food science, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 17-22 |
| 16 | Ifediegwu, M.C., Agu, K.C., Awah, N. S., Manchu, A.E., Okeke C.B., Anaukwu C.G., Uba, P.O., Ngenegbo, U.C. and Nwankwo, C.M.. (2015, March), "Isolation, growth and identification of chlorpyrifos degrading bacterial from agricultural soil in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Universal Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 46-52 |
| 17 | Agu K.C., Nweke G.U Awah N.S, Okeke B. C., Mgbemena I.C.C., Okigbo R. N., Ngenegbo U.C. (2015, September), "Fungi Associated With The Post Harvest Of Sweet Potatoes", International Journal of research studies in biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 32-37 |
| 18 | K C. Agu, Edet B.E., Iloanusi C.A., Awah A.S., Okeke B.C., Anaukwu C.G., Ezenwa C.U., Orji M.U., Okafor A.C.. (2015, November), "Isolation And Characterisation Of Microorganisms From Oil Polluted Soil In Kwata, Awka South, Nigeria", American journal of current microbiology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 19 | Okigbo N.R, Enweremadu C.E, Agu K.C, Irondi R.C., Okeke B.C., Awah N S.,Anaukwu G.C.,Okafor I.O. Ezenwa C. U., Iloanusi A.C.,. (2015, July), "Control Of White Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) Rot Pathogen Using Peel Extract Of Water Yam (dioscorea Alata)", Advance in applied science research, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 7-13 |
| 20 | Okeke B.C., Agu K.C., Uba P.O., Awah N.S., Anaukwu C.G., Archibong E J., Uwanta L.I., Ezeneche J.N., Ezenwa C U., Orji M.U.. (2015, October), "Wine Production From Mixed Fruits ( Pineapple And Watermelon) Using High Alcohol Tolerant Yeast Isolated From Palm Wine", Universal journal of microbiology research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 41-45 |
| 21 | Agu K.C., Awah N.S., Sampson P.G., Ikele M.O., Mbachu, A.E., Ojiagu K.D., Okeke B.C., Okoro N.C.N.,and Okafor O.I.. (2014, June), "Identification And Pathogenicityof Rot-causing Fungal Pathogenesassociated With Xanthosoma Sagitifolium Spoilage In South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of agriculture innovation and research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6) |
| 22 | Umeh S.O., Okeke B.C., Achufusi J.N., Emelugo, B.N.. (2014, August), "Comparison Of Fufu Powders Using Different Reting Techniques", International journal of applied science and engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 18-21 |
| 23 | Umeh S.O., Okeke B.C., Achufusi J.N., Emelugo B.N.. (2014, September), "Dry Fufu Powder, An Alternative Method Of Preservation For Avialability And Easy Transportation", International journal of agriculture and biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5) |
| 24 | Okafor N, Okeke B., Umeh C., Ibenegbu C.,. (2002, January), "Secretion of Lysine by Lactic Bacterial and Yeast Associated with Garri Production using a Synthetic Gene", Letters in Applied Microbiology, Vol. 28, pp 419-422 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Research on Maize Waste from Akamu for Animal Feed Production" (August, 2001 to July, 2002). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences" (July, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences" (July, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Infrastructure, landscape and development committee, faculty of Biosciences" (August, 2023) |
| 2 | Chairman Synod Works committee, "Awka Central Archdeaconry, Anglican diocese of Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Vice President General, Ogboji Town Union, "Anambra State Government" (January, 2022) |
| 4 | Chairman environmental committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (January, 2021 to December, 2022) |
| 5 | Vice chairman caretaker committee, "Ogboji town union" (November, 2020 to December, 2021) |
| 6 | Chairman environmental sanitation committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (September, 2018 to December, 2020) |
| 7 | Treasurer, "Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology" (September, 2001 to June, 2004) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)" (member since 2015), https://uia.org |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "21st Annual Conference Of The Foundation For African Development Through International Biotechnology", (Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)), 24th November, 2015 to 25th November, 2015; nnamdi azikiwe university, awka |
| 2 | "1st International Conference On Food Microbiology And Hygiene", (International Committee on food Microbiology and Hygiene), 8th December, 2003 to 13th December, 2003; University of Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| 3 | "1st Human Genome And African Conference", (African Human Genome Initiative), 19th March, 2003 to 22nd March, 2003; Speir, Stellen-Bosch, Cape Town, South Africa |
| 4 | "International Workshop On Genetic Engineering", (Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)), 29th July, 2002 to 29th July, 2002; Enugu |
| 5 | "6th International Conference On Traditional African Fermented Foods", (World Associaton of Industrial and Technological Association (WAITRO)), 1st June, 2002 to 5th June, 2002; Miklin Hotel East Legon,Accra Ghana |