Dr. Uchenna Frank Eneh

Dr. Uchenna Frank Eneh is a PROFESSOR in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

I am Frank Uchenna Eneh, a lecturer in the Department of Applied Biochemistry and currently a Reader. I was a Post Graduate Research Fellow in Protein Oil and Starch Pilot Plant Corporation in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada. I am an associate Editor of Bioresearch Journal and an Editor and Editorial Board Member of Journal of Science and Technology Research of the Nigerian Institution of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES). I served as member of the technical committee on standardization of vegetable oils in Nigeria for Standard Organization of Nigeria. My research interest is on lipids, phytochemicals and antimicrobials.

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Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

Social Profiles

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2013)
September, 2000 to March, 2013
Lipid Biochemistry
2University of Nigeria. (Master Degree, April, 1994)
September, 1991 to April, 1994
Biochemistry
3University of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1990)
November, 0023 to September, 1990
Biochemistry
4College of Education Eha-Amufu. (NCE, June, 1986)
September, 1983 to June, 1986
Biology / Chemistry
5College of the Immaculate Conception (CIC) Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1982)
September, 1977 to June, 1982
6Nigercem Primary School Nkalagu. (FSLC, June, 1977)
January, 1972 to June, 1977

Relevant/Working Experience

1Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2018 to Present
2Acting Head of Department of Applied Biochemistry- Interim, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
August, 2016 to June, 2016
3Acting Head of Department of Applied Biochemistry- Interim, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
August, 2015 to August, 2015
4Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2013 to September, 2018
5Lecturer I, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2006 to September, 2013
6Lecturer II, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2003 to September, 2006
7Assistant Lecturer, Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2002 to September, 2003
8Group Research Manager (Research & Development/ Quality Control and Process Development), RIMCO Limited Nnewi
March, 1997 to January, 2001
9Assistant Production Manager, A-Z Petroleum Products Limited, Nnewi
July, 1996 to March, 1997
10Shift Manager, RIMCO Limited Nnewi
December, 1993 to July, 1996

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ed Emeh J.K, and Okonkwo E.J. (2006, October) Free Fatty Acids, Biochemical Laboratory Techniques
Journal Articles
1Opara P .O., Enemor V .H.A., Eneh F.U. and Emengaha F.C.. (2021, April), "Blood Glucose-Lowering Potentials of Annona muricata Leaf Extract in Alloxan- Induced Diabetic Rats", European Journal of biology and Biotechnology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 106-113
2Eneh F.U., Eneh C.I., Eziewe C.M. Agbata C.P.. (2020, September), "Effect of African Walnut (Tetracarpidium Coriophorum on Some Parameters of Kidney Function in Male Albino Rats", American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 741-745
3Eneh F.U., Eneanya S.U., Eneh C.I., Ezekwesili C.N., Okonkwo K.O., Eneh C.I. Nwoke C.H., Anijah S. and Moses E. (2020, August), "Leaf Lipid Chromatographic Fractions of Annona Muricata and their Effects on Indices of Prostate Cancer", Research in Cancer and Tumor, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-7
4Eneh F.U., Eneh C.I., Elem U.N., Okpala C.O. and Adindu C.S.. (2020, July), "Effect of African Walnut (Plukenetia Conophora) on Serum Acid Phosphatase, Prostate Specific Antigen and Histological Studies in Male Albino Rats", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 7), pp 39-51
5Okafor C.S, Ogbachebe C.C, Okwubanego, M.K., Enemor V.A, Eneh F.U. and Nwenyi V.. (2020, June), "Inflammatory and Lipid Peroxidation Effects of Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sunflower Oil on Albino Rats fed with Oils.", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 6), pp 33-39
6Eneh F.U., Ogbodo U.C. and Ogbu C.J.. (2020, March), "Lipid Lowering Potentials and Phytochemical Properties of Colocasia esculenta Leaf Extract in Rats", Advances in Biochemistry, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 16-20
7Eneh F.U., Ezeigwe O. C. and Omeje M. (2020, March), "Lipid Peroxidation Activity and Phytochemical Constituents of Extract of Groundnut Peels", Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 16-22
8Eleje, G.U, Ogbumgafor, H.A., Chiemelu D.E., Okoye E.I., Ezejiofor O.I., Chukwurah S.N., Ikechebelu J.I., Nchinda G.W., Ugochukwu C.G., Nnaji-Ihedinma. (2019, January), "Efficacy and Safety of Syferol – IHP for the Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Pilot Double – Blind Randomized Trial", Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, Vol. 12, pp 21-30
9Eneh F.U., Okeke C.B, Igbokwe G.E, Okpala C.O. and Nwachukwu G.P. (2019, August), "Antibacterial Effects of Aqueous Ethanolic Extracts of Ocimum Gratissimum, Cymbopogum Citratus, Vernonia Amygdalina and Armona Muricata on the isolated pathogenic organism of citrus from citrus sinensis (sweet orange)", Journal of Biotechnology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 64-68
10Eneh F.U., Ugochukwu G.C, and Okeke C.R.. (2019, June), "Effect of Ethanol Extract of Gnetum Africanum Leaves on the Lipid Profile of Albino Rats", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 22-25
11Eneh, F. U., Ugochukwu, G. C. and Okoye, C. M.. (2018, September), "Effect of Ethanol Extract of Cucurbita pepo Leaves on the Lipid Profile of Wister Albino Rats", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-7
12Eneh F U, Ezekwesili C.N, Ugochukwu G C, and Okolo U T. (2017, October), "Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Screening of Ether Extract of Afromomum melegueta Seed", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-8
13Eneh Frank Uchenna, Okeke Chidi Benjamin, Igbokwe Gabriel Ejike, Nwachukwu Godslove Pephel, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme. (2017, August), "Isolation of the Pathogenic Organism of Bacterial Blight of Psidium guava and the Antibacterial Effects of Aqueous Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum, Cynibopogon citrates, Vernonia amygdalina and 1Annona muricata on the Pathogen", Academic Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 47-51
14Eneh F.U; Adobeze L.N; Adindu S and Anagonye C. (2017, September), "Effect of Moringa oleifera (horse radish) Seed on the Reproductive System of Male Wistar Albino Rats.", International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 122
15Ugochukwu G.C., Eneh F.U; Igwilo I.O and Aloh C.H. (2017, August), "Comparative Study on the Heavy Metals Content of Domestic Rice (Oryza sativa L) brands Common in Awka, Nigeria,", IOSR Journal of Enviromental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 8), pp 67-70
16Ugochukwu G.C., Eneh F.U., Adindu C.S., Ojiako O.A., Aloh C.H., Enemoh C.G. (2017, March), "Characterization of Biodiesel Produced from Waste Cooking Oil obtained from Food Vendors within Awka Metropolis", Frontiers in Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 42-45
17Eneh F.U., Onwubiko C.E. and Ugochukwu G.C. (2017, April), "Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activity Screening of Gnetum Africanum leaf Extracts", International Journal of Herbal Medicine, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 105-109
18Eneh F.U, Nwankwo E.N and Okwuenu P. (2016, March), "Phytochemical Analysis and Toxicity of Casuarina equisetifola (Whistling Pine) To Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)", Internatoinal Journal of Entomological Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 10-17
19Eneh F.U, Orjionwe R.N and Adindu S.C. (2016, January), "Effect of African Yam Beans (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) on Serum Calcium, Inorganic Phosphate,Uric Acid and Alkaline Phosphatase Concentration of Male Albino Rats", Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 148-153
2020. Eneh F .U, Okechukwu A.A and Adindu S.C.. (2015, September), "Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of the Aqueous Ethanolic Extracts of Saccharumm officinarum (Sugarcane) Bark", Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 291-297
2121. Igbokwe G.E, Eneh F.U, Okeke D.O and Amuzie N.G. (2015, February), "Chromatographic Profiling and Physicohemical Properties of the Essential Oils from the Aerial parts of Lantana Camara Linn, Hyptis Suavelens Linn and Cleome Viscosa Linn", of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 7-11
2222. Eneh F.U., Ogbunugafor H.A, Ezeonwumelu I.J and Eneh C.I.. (2014, May), "Comparative Effects of Palm and Moringa Seed Oils on some Biochemical and Haematological Parameters in Rats", Advances in Applied Science Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 226-231
23Ezekwesili C.N. and Eneh F.U. (2014, July), "Evaluation of Dietary Supplementation with Dacryodes edulis G. Don Pulp Oil on Serum Lipid Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats", Pakistan Journal of Biological Science, Vol. 17, (Issue 7), pp 910-914
2424. H.A. Ogbunugafor, F.U Eneh, A.N. Ozumba, M.N. Igwo-Ezikpe, J. Okpuzor, I.O. Igwilo, S.O. Adenekan and O.A. Onyekwelu. (2011, May), "Physico-Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil", Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 409-414
25C.N. Ezekwesili, O.F.C. Nwodo, F.U. Eneh and H.A. Ogbunugafor. (2010, September), "Investigation of the Chemical composition and Biological Activity of Xylopia aethiopica Dunal (Annonacae),", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 9, (Issue 43), pp 7352-7356
2626. Njoku O.U, Eneh, F.U, Ononogbu I.C, Owusu - Ansah, Y.J, and Bawa A. (2001, March), "Processing of Rubber (Hevea Brasiliensis) Seed for Oil", Ind Chem. Re. Comm, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-9
27Obioma U. Njoku, Frank U. Eneh, Ikepudu C. Ononogbu Michael U. Adikwu. (2000, March), "Compositional and Toxicological Studies on Shea Butter, Journal of Nutraceticals, Functional and Medical Foods", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 33-39
2828. O.U. Njoku E.U. Frank. (1999, April), "Investigation of some Nutritional and Toxicological Properties of Afzelia africana and Deterium microcarpum Seed Oil", Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, Vol. 138, (Issue 4), pp 165-168
29Obioma U. Njoku, Frank U. Eneh and Benneth C. Nwanguma. (1997, February), "Investigation of Test Lipids of Gnetum africana", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 8-10
30O.U Njoku, I.C. Ononogbu and F.U. Eneh. (1996, November), "Measurement of Lipase Activity in Rubber (Hevea Brasiliensis) Seed", of American Oil Chemists Society (JAOCS), Vol. 73, (Issue 11), pp 1471-1473
Conference Papers
1Eneh F.U. Okoh M.M and Ononogbu I.C.. (2009, November), "Comperative Efficiency of Oil Extraction from Coconuts (Cocus nucifera) using three Solvent Systems",
2Eneh F.U. Nweke O.S. and Eneh C.I.. (2009, November), "Serum Electrolyte levels among Tobacco Users (Cigarette Smoker) in Awka, Anambra State.",
3Igbokwe G.E., and Eneh F.U.. (2007, February), "Characterization of Essential Oils from flowers of Plumeria Rubra (Frangipani) and Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon critrate)",
Other Relevant Publications
1Eneh F.U, Okolo U.T,-and Ononogbu I.C. "Phytochemical properties and Antimicrobial Activities of Alligator Pepper (Afromonum melegueta) Seeds", (Others, 2010 November)
2Eneh F.U, Okoh M.M, and Ononogbu I.C.. "Comparative Efficiency of Oil Extraction from Coconut (Cocus nucifera) Using the solvent system.", (Others, 2009 November)
3Eneh F.U., Okechukwu A.A, and Ononogbu I.C.. "phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Bark.", (Others, 2008 November)
4Eneh F.U, Anyaebosim O; Akabigbo C.S and Nebedum J.O.. "Comparative investigation on lipid Peroxidation levels in the Serum of Tobacco (Snuff) users and Non-users.", (Others, 2007 November)
5Eneh F.U., Nwafor I.C., Igbokwe G.E., and Ononogbu I.C.. "Biochemical effects of Smokeless Tobacco (Nicotina rustica) on the serum Enzymes of men in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State", (Others, 2007 November)
6Eneh F.U. Ogbonna B.I and I.C.. "Effects of African Walnut (Tetracarpidum Conophorum) Oil on serum Alkaline phosphate and Histological changes on Male Albino Rats", (Others, 2005 November)
7Onitsha Restaurant, Hotel and Cafeteria Association. "Reflections on vegetable Oils Workshop", (Presentation, 1995 May)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Evaluation of Wound Healing Properties of Mucin from Archacatina maginata and its Combination with Honey on Excision on Wounds in Wistar Rats" (2017). Completed Masters project by Ifedilichukwu Nma Helen ( 2014476001F)
2"Blood Glucose-Lower ing and Free Radical Scavenging Potential of Annona muricata Leaf Extracts in Allo xan-Induced Diabetic rats" (2017). Completed Masters project by Opara Peter Onyedikachi (2014476003F)
3"Proximate Composition and Antioxidant Effects of Methanol Extract of Persea Americana seed" (2018). Completed Masters project by Omorevbarhia Omorovbiye (2014476008F)
4"Lipid Profile of HIV-1 Infected Patients on Highly Active Anti-Re troviral Therapy in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (2018). Completed Masters project by Nnebe Bethrand O (2013476002P)
Editorships
1Editor, "Appointment as an Editor" (April, 2021)
2Editor, "Physiochemical Properties of Biodiesel Produced from Ogbono (Irvingia gabonesis) seed oil" (April, 2021)
3Editor, "Inhibition of dehydrogenase activity in S. typhimurium by ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Carica papaya and Ocimum gratissimum" (April, 2020)
4Editor, "Selected Trace Metal Evaluation of raw and Commercially Processed Spices Sold in Several Municipal Markets in Benin City, Southern Nigeria" (June, 2020)
5Editor, "Appointment as an Editor" (November, 2019)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Antimicrobial and Theraprutic Potentials of The Ethylacetate Fractions of Crude Mehanolic Extract of Monodora Myristica Seed" (December, 2015)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "B.Sc. Biochemistry" (August, 2018 to August, 2018). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1member of Local organizing Committeee, "v. Member Local Organizing Committee South East Zonal Conference of Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Nnamdi Azikwe University Akwa." (August, 2014 to August, 2014)
2committee member, "Membership of Departmental Committees Direct Teaching and Laboratory Costs (DTLC) Facility Management" (October, 2014 to September, 2016)
3Chapter President, "vi. Chapter President (New GRA Chapter Enugu) Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International" (November, 2010 to November, 2011)
4Zonal leader, "vii. Former Zonal Leader (Trans Ekulu Enugu) Christian Men’s Fellowship, Christ Redemption Anglican Church WTC Enugu" (April, 2010)
5member of Local organizing Committeee, "iv. Member Local Organizing Committee Society for Occupation Safety and Environmental Health" (November, 2009 to November, 2009)
6Cordinator, "Continuing Education Program (CEP) Co-ordinator Department of Applied Biochemistry" (September, 2004 to October, 2006)
7Co-ordinator, "Departmental Co-Ordinator Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)" (September, 2003 to October, 2014)
8Assistant Production Manager, "Former Assistant Production Manager, A-Z Petroleum Products Limited Nnewi" (July, 1996 to March, 1997)
9Shift manager, "ix. Former Shift Manager, Assistant Research Manager, Group Research Manager (Research and Developme" (December, 1993 to January, 2001)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "MORINGA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2008), HTTPS://NOWEBSITE YET
2Full Member, "NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY" (member since 2007), https://www.nsbmb.com.ng/
3Full Member, "SOCIETY FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH" (member since 2006), https://sosehnigeria.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"11th Annual South East Zonal Symposium / Scientific Conference IMSU 2019", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY), 29th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Imo State University
2"International Congress For Medical Students And Young Doctor", (University of Medicine and Pharmacy Romania), 16th March, 2017 to 19th March, 2017; Victor BabesTimisoara Romania
3"Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Bridging The Gap in Medical Nutritional and Agricultural Research and Development", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY), 29th August, 2014 to 29th August, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
4"5th Annual National Conference of The Society For Occupational And Environmental Health", (Society For Occupational Safety and Environmental Health), 11th November, 2009 to 14th November, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
5"Biochemistry and molecular Biology as Engines of growth in environmental health and industrial development of Nigeria", (Nigerian society for Biochemistry and molecular Biology), 6th November, 2007 to 9th November, 2007; Federal University of Technology Owerri
6"Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) ISO 9000 Quality Management Course on quality system management documentation an Audit", (Standards Organization of Nigeria), 7th May, 2000 to 12th May, 2000; International Institute for Tropical Agriculture Ibadan
7"Exploring the plant Biomass for Lipids", (Lipid and lipoprotein research unit, department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 18th August, 1992 to 22nd August, 1992; University o Nigeria Nsukka
8"Techniques in Bioinformatics and Computational Biochemistry Driving Entrepreneurship Through Sme Financing", (Nigerian Society for Biochemistry Molecular Biology South East Zonal Conference), Awka
Workshop
1"EPLORING THE PLANT BIOMASS FOR LIPIDS", (LIPID AND LIPOPROTEIN RESEARCH UNIT, DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA), 22nd August, 1992 to 22nd August, 1992; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
Seminars
1"Hazard Analysis and critical control point in production processes (HACCP)", (NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINSTRATION AND CONTROL), 15th August, 2000 to 16th August, 2000; Federal Secretariat Enugu
2"UTILIZATION ENZYMES (Nutrex Enzymes) IN THE PRODUCTION OF ANIMALS FEEDS", (BIOINGRIDIENTS AND NUTREX INTERNATIONAL), 3rd May, 2000 to 3rd May, 2000; Sheraton Hotels Lagos