Mr. Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka

Mr. Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka is a LECTURER II in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY

Interest Areas

Medical Entomology Public Health Parasitology

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2019)
August, 2011 to March, 2019
M.Sc. Public Health Parasitology
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005)
September, 1999 to August, 2003
B.Sc. Zoology
3Ozara Akukwa Technical School, Umuchu, Aguata. (SSCE, August, 1996)
September, 1990 to June, 1995
SSCE
4Mbarafor Primary School, Ozara Akukwa Umuchu. (FSLC, August, 1991)
January, 1984 to November, 1990
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer, Department of Parasitology/Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
August, 2019 to Present
2Senior Executive Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2011 to August, 2019
3Senior Science Teacher, China Foundation Secondly School, Onitsha
January, 2010 to January, 2011

Creative Output

Books
1Athanasius Uchenna Ubaka. (2010, July) Biology At Your Disposal Maris up-date and graphics prints, Onitsha, I.S.B.N: 978-8084-46-7, pp 177 pages
Journal Articles
1Nzeukwu, C. I., Ubaka, U. A., Okwuonu, E. S., Imakwu, C. A., Nnanna, C. E., Irikannu, K. C., Ezeamii, P. C., Ukonze C. B.. (2024, March), "Prevalence of human intestinal helminths in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology (NJP), Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 10-20
2Imakwu, C.A., Ubaka, U.A., Okoye, J.O., Nzeukwu, C.I., Okeke, O.A., Idigo, M.A., Obiefule, I.E. & Uzochukwu, C.U.. (2024, March), "Larvicidal Effect of Azadirachta indica Extract on Aedes aegypti in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Environment, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 33-40
3Oparaku, N.F., Okwuonu, E.S., Eze, C.M., Ubaka, U.A., Ezenwaji, N.E., Andong, F.A., Isirue, A.M.C., Ezeamii, P.C., & Nnanna, C.E.. (2024, March), "Co-infections of malaria and hepatitis B among pregnant women in Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology (NJP), Vol. 45, (Issue 1)
4Cyril Ali Imakwu, Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka*, Muojeke Chiamaka Blessing, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Chibumma Immaculata Nzeukwu, Obiageli Anthonia Okeke, Festus Chizoba Eze, Patra Chisom Ezeamii. (2023, November), "Prevalence of malaria infection and associated risk factors in Adazi-Enu, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 47-53, ISSN 2349-7823
5Okwuonu, E.S., Obiomalemoha, A.M., Ubaka, U.A*., Eze, F.C., MGBOJI, O.A., Okeke, O.A.,...Nnanna, C.E.. (2023, November), "Prevalence of Malaria Parasites among Children from 1 – 15 Years of Age at Bishop Shanahan Hospital Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 135-146
6Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Chibunma Immaculata Nzeukwu... Angela Chinyelu Ekwunife. (2023, October), "Vector snail fauna and Schistosoma haematobium transmission patterns in freshwater systems of Ishielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 123-134
7Ikpeze, O.O., Eze, C.G., Ngenegbo, U.C....Ubaka, A.U. (2020, December), "Some Physico-chemical Parameters of Atavu River that Influence Gastropod Density at Amagunze Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 195-210, Article Number: SAJP.63008
Thesis
1Ubaka, U.A., Ekwunife, C.A.. (2019, March), "Snail Fauna and Schistosoma haematobium transmission patterns in Freshwater systems of Ishielu LGA, Ebomyi State, Nigeria". College of Postgraduate Studies, NAU, Awka, My Reg No: NAU/PG/MSc/2011586002P
Conference Papers
1Imakwu, C.A, Jimmy, P.E, Umeanaeto, P.U., Ubaka, U.A., Iwueze, M.O., Okeke, O.A., Amana, G.U., Elosiuba, N.V., Uzochukwu, C.U., Nzeukwu, C.I.. (2023, October), "Prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites among farmers in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), pp Page 31 of book of Abstract, Paper no: PPSN/2023/ABS/062
2Irikannu, K.C., Ifediba, D.A.C., Uduchi, I.O., Obiefule, I. E., Ubaka, U.A., Aniefuna, C.O.. (2023, October), "Synanthropic Flies Associated with Refuse Dump in Internally Displaced Persons' Camps in Anambra State.", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), pp page 36, Paper no: PPSN/2023/ABS/072
3Uchenna, Athanasius Ubaka*, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, patra Chisom Ezeamii and Ikem Chris Okoye. (2023, June), "Drug Resistance in Treatment of Malaria", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), South East Zone, pp My abstract is on page 39 of the book of abstract, Conference paper at Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, South East zone Symposium. My abstract no is SE/PPSN/2023/ABS/37
4Obiefule, I.E., Okafor, O.F., Uzochukwu, C.U., Ubaka, A.U., Imakwu, C.A., Ukonze, C.B.. (2023, October), "Toxicity of Petroleum oil aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica on the Fourth instar larva of Aedes aegypti",
5Nzeukwu, C.I., Ndubuisi, C.V., Imakwu, C.A., Irrikannu, K.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Ukonze, C.B., Ubaka, A.U, Chikwendu, J.I.. (2023, October), "Parasitic Evaluation of Water Sources in Awka-North Local Government Area, Anambra State", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), pp 36, Paper no in the book of Abstract: PPSN/2023/ABS/071
6Elijah S. Okwuonu, Festus, C. Eze, Olanrewaju, A, Mgboji, Nkiruka F. Oparaku, Uchenna, A. Ubaka...Ikem, C. Okoye. (2023, November), "Abundance and Distribution of Female Anopheles Mosquitoes and Prevalence of Malaria Infection in Nsukka Local Government Area", Society for Animal and Environmental Biology, Abstract Accepted for Presentation
Other Relevant Publications
1Okwuonu, E.S., Ibe, N.P., Mgboji, O.A., Ubaka, U.A., Nwosu, C.G., Ukwueze, C.B., Felix, O.M. and Ani, C.P,. "Prevalence of hypoglycaemia among malaria-infected women attending antenatal clinics in Abakpa Nike in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria", (Preprint, 2024 February)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Vice-Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences Welfare Committee" (February, 2023)
2Secretary, "Departmental Board" (December, 2019 to March, 2021)
3Member, "Departmental of Parasitology/Entomology Budgets/Purchases Committee" (December, 2019 to March, 2021)
4Chairman, "Personnel Unit of Registry Welfare Association" (August, 2011)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)" - 591 (member since 2021), https://ppsn.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Global Control, Elimination and Eradication of Public Health Diseases - a Reflection", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)), 11th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Grand Amari Hotel and Resort Graceland Estate Egbeada, Owerri
2"Security Challenges and its Impact on Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Parasitic Infection in South-East Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), South East Zone), 20th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State.
3"Security Challenges and its Impact on Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Parasitic Infection in South-East Nigeria.", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), South East Zone), 20th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State.
4"Public Health. Tourism & Emergence of Pandemics", (Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)), 4th October, 2021 to 8th October, 2021; National Space Research and Development Agency, Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja