Dr. Ngozi Eunice Odoh
Dr. Ngozi Eunice Odoh is a SENIOR LECTURER in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Eunice Ngozi Odoh. A Food Chemist and Biotechnologist in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, NAU, Awka. I'm currently the immediate past head of the Department. I'm an academic staff and a researcher. my special research interest is in the use of plant bioactive compounds in the alleviation of nutritionally related/chronic diseases. I love teamwork, research networking, and global linkages. harnessing the beauty of nature is a hobby for me and total confidence in God Almighty. I'm an advocate of wisdom for a long life.
Personal Information
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Address: | Food Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2019) January, 2015 to July, 2018 Ph.D Food Chemistry And Biotechnology |
| 2 | Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2014) August, 2010 to June, 2014 MSc. Food Chemistry And Biotechnology |
| 3 | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2008) October, 2002 to September, 2007 BSc. Food Science And Technology |
| 4 | Standard Association Examining Board. (A-Level GCE, August, 2004) July, 2004 to July, 2004 AL GCE Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| 5 | Community Secondary School Umuoghara, Ezza North LGA, Ebonyi State Nigeria. (NECO, June, 2003) September, 1998 to June, 2003 OL NECO |
| 6 | Ezza Road Primary School Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. (FSLC, July, 1993) September, 1987 to July, 1993 FSLT First School Leaving Testimony |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Acting Head of the Department, FST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Acting Head of the Department, FST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2023 to January, 2024 |
| 3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2019 to August, 2021 |
| 4 | Undergraduate Project Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2018 to May, 2023 |
| 5 | CEP Co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2017 to April, 2023 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria September, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria August, 2015 to September, 2016 |
| 8 | Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2014 to August, 2015 |
| 9 | National Association of Food Science and Technology Students Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2012 to February, 2020 |
| 10 | Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2011 to October, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Theophilus M. Ikegwu, Clement C. Ezegbe, Eunice N. Odoh, Chioke A. Okolo, Joy C. Mba and Helen O. Agu. (2022, December) Processing of Oilseeds in the Tropics: Prospects and Challenges intechopen, editors: Prof. Mirza Hasanuzzaman and MSc. Kamrun Nahar |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Odoh, E.N., Ezegbe, C.C., Udemba, R. C., Emediegwu, E. O., Ejiofor, K. L. Eze, M. C., Okorie-Humphrey, C. and Kolawole, O. O.. (2025, March), "Proximate Composition, Sensory Evaluation and Shelf Stability of Instant Snacks Produced from Tigernuts, Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Starch, and Date Blend", Research Journal of Food Science and Technology |
| 2 | Chidimma L. Ifeh*, Chioke A. Okolo, and Eunice N. Odoh. (2024, January), "uality Evaluation of Biscuits Produced from Wheat, HighQuality Cassava, and African Walnut Composite Flours", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 32-40 |
| 3 | Oluwatomisin Damilola Ojeyinka, Helen Obioma Agu, Ngozi Eunice Odoh, Izunna Tochukwu Ubaka. (2024, February), "Physicochemical and Microbiological Effect of Citric Acid Produced from Yam Peels and Aspergillus niger", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 72-80 |
| 4 | Mba, J.C and Odoh, E.N. (2024, October), "Effects of Roasting and Fermentation on the Chemical Composition of Pumpkin Seed Flour, and the Quality of Cassava Based Chin Chin Supplemented with the Treated Pumpkin Seed Flours", NIFOJ, Vol. 42, (Issue 1), pp 64_72 |
| 5 | Ikeogu CF1, Ofuokwu EC1, Odoh (Ezembu) EN2, Amuneke KE1, Oguntade OR3 and Akinrotimi OA. (2023, August), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Levels in Clarias gariepinus Dried with Traditional and Modern Smoking Kiln", International Journal of Oceanography & Aquaculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 6 | 1. Oladimeji O.K., John N.S., Akolawole J.S., Nduka E.O., Orjiakor S.N., Obiegbuna J.E. and Odoh E.N*.. (2023, August), "Physico-chemical and Sensory Analysis of instant fufu powder from orange-fleshed sweet potato and cassava starch composite extrudates blends", Discoveries in Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1-13 |
| 7 | Theophilus M. Ikegwu, Chika U. Obiora, Joy C. Mba, Eunice N. OdoH and Nkemakonam M. Anene. (2022, May), "Effect of Thermal Processing Conditions on the Physicochemical and Moisture-Sorption Characteristics of Two Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Varieties", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 27, (Issue 7), pp 35-52, http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/AFSJ/2022/v21i730439 |
| 8 | S. N. Orjiakor, L. C. Okpala, C. U. Obiora, S. O. Okocha and E. N. Odoh. (2022, October), "Optimization of Process Conditions (Blanching Time and Temperature) on the Beta Carotene Content of Diced Orange Flesh Sweet Potato", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 11), pp 29-37, DOI: 10.9734/AFSJ/2022/v21i11594 |
| 9 | Eunice Ngozi Odoh, Maduabuchi Onyinye Lauretta, Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu, Chioke Amaefuna Okolo, Joy Chinenye Mba, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, James Ejikeme Obiegbuna. (2022, April), "Comparative Study on Proximate, Phytochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Asystasia gangetica and Market Herbal Tea", American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 24-27, http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajfn/10/1/3/ |
| 10 | 1. S. N. Orjiakor, L. C. Okpala, C. U. Obiora, S. O. Okocha and E. N. Odoh. (2022, July), "Optimization of process conditions (Blanching time and temperature) on the beta carotene content of diced orange flesh sweet potato", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 11), pp 29-37 |
| 11 | Eunice Ngozi Odoh, Rita Onyinye Okafor, Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu, Chioke Amaefuna Okolo, Joy Chinenye Mba, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, Sylvester Nnaemeka Orjiakor, James Ejikeme Obiegbun. (2022, March), "Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Unfermented Fufu Composite Flour Made from Cassava Sievate, Guinea Corn and Unripe Plantain Flours Blend", American Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 27-34, DOI:10.12691/ajfst-10-1-4 |
| 12 | 2. Theophiles M. Ikegwu, Chika U. Obiora, Chinenye J. Mba, Eunice N. Ezembu and Nkemakonam M. Anene. (2022, May), "Effect of thermal processing conditions on the physicochemical and moisture-sorption characteristics of two cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) varieties.", Asian Food Science Journal |
| 13 | 3. Eunice Ngozi Odoh, Rita Onyinye Okafor, Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu, Chioke Amaefuna Okolo, Joy Chinenye Mba, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, Sylvester Nnaemeka Orjiakor, James Ejikeme Obiegbuna. (2022, January), "Physicochemical and sensory properties of unfermented fufu composite flour made from cassava sievate, guinea corn and unripe plantain flour blend", American Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 27-34 |
| 14 | 4. Eunice Ngozi Odoh, Maduabuchi Onyinye Lauretta, Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu, Chioke Amaefuna Okolo, Joy Chinenye Mba, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Kolawale Oladimeji Olubusayo and James Ejikeme Obiegbuna. (2022, February), "Comparative study on proximate, phytochemical and sensory evaluation of Asystasia gangetica and market herbal tea", American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 24-27 |
| 15 | Ikegwu, T.M, Ikediasi, B.A., Okolo, C.A. and Ezembu, E. N. (2021, April), "Effect of some processing methods on the chemical and functional properties of complementary foods from millet-soybean flour blends", Cogent Food and Agriculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1918391 |
| 16 | T.M., Ikegwu, B.A., Ikediashi, C.A., Okolo, E.N., Ezembu. (2021, April), "Effect of some processing methods on the chemical and functional properties of complementary foods from millet-soybean flour blends", Cogent Food and Agriculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2021.1918391 |
| 17 | Ezembu, E.N, Okolo, C.A., Obiegbuna, J.E. and Ikeogu, C.F. (2020, January), "Acute toxicity and antidiabetic activity of Asystatia gangetica leaf ethanol extract on alloxan induced rats", Nutrition and Good Science, Vol. 50, (Issue 1), pp 179-196 |
| 18 | Obiegbuna, J.E., Ezembu, E.N. and Ikegwu, T.M.. (2019, July), "Quality assessment of vended steamed Bambara groundnut (Voandzein subterranean) paste in ifite awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition |
| 19 | E.N., Ezembu, C.A., Okolo, J. Obiegbuna, F.C. Ikeogu. (2019, August), "Acute toxicity and antidiabetic activity of Asystacia gangetics leaf ethanol extract", Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 50, (Issue 1), pp 179-196 |
| 20 | James E Obiegbuna, Eunice N Ezembu, Theophilius M Ikegwu. (2019, January), "Quality assessment of vended steamed Bambara groundnut (Voandzeia subterranean) paste in Ifite, Awka, Nigeria", International journal of food science and nutrition, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 117-122 |
| 21 | Chidi Oriji Orieke, Gregory Ikechukwu Onwuka, Eunice Ngozi Ezembu. (2017, May), "Evaluation of the functional and pasting properties of composite FARO 44 rice-cassava (TMS 8082) flour meals", International Journal of Science and Technoledge, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 125-131 |
| 22 | Orieke, C.O., Onwuka, G.I and Ezembu, E.N.. (2017, May), "Evaluation of the functional and pasting properties of composite FARO 44 rice-cassava (TMS 8082) flour meals", International Journal of science and Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 125-131 |
| 23 | Ezembu, E.N. and Onwuka, G.I. (2015, April), "Effect of improved and traditional smoking on the storage life and nutritional quality of catfish, croaker and sardine fishes", American International Journal of Contemporary Scientific Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 12-27 |
| 24 | Ezembu, E.N., Onwuka, G.I.. (2015, June), "EFFECT OF IMPROVED AND TRADITIONAL SMOKING ON THE STORAGE LIFE AND NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF CAT, CROAKER AND SARDINE FISHES", AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 2349-4425, www.americanij.com |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Kolawole, O.O. Anigbogu, C.B.,* Okorafor Nwosu, A. Odoh, E.N. , Onyeagba, P.C., Onyiah, M.I. , Ambali, A.O.. (2025, March), "Extrusion Technology: Innovative Solution for Instant Food Production", FAG |
| 2 | Ezegbe, C. C.*, Ukpong, E. S. , Okocha, K. S. , Odoh, E. N. , Orjiakor, S. N. , Kolawole, O. O. (2024, March), "d Phosphorus Contents of NonBioprocessed and Bio-Processed Mucuna pruriens (Egbara) Seed Flour", Faculty of Agriculture, NAU, Awka, Vol. 3, pp 356-360 |
| 3 | Okolo, C.A., Omanukwue, E.S. Anumudu, C.K., Ezegne, C.C. and Ezembu, E.N.. (2019, October), "Food Loss and waste measurement protocol: imperative to food security in Nigeria", Proceedings of the 43rf nifst conference and annual general meeting, Vol. 43, (Issue 1), pp 403-404 |
| 4 | Anumudu, E.N., Okolo, C.A. and Ezembu, E.N. (2018, October), "Biopreservative potential of crude extract of some local spices (uda, uziza and oshorisho) in fruit juice", , Vol. 42, pp 393.394 |
| 5 | Okolo, C.A., Umego, E. C. and Ezembu, E.N.. (2018, October), "Food traceability:improving consumer confidence in food products", Refost NAU, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 133 |
| 6 | Ezembu, E.N. and Onwuka G.I. (2017, December), "Acute toxicity and hypoglycemic effect of ethanolic extract of Asystatia gangetica leaf", |
| 7 | Odoh, E.N.. (2010, September), "Nutrition and critical period of pregnancy", Conference proceedings |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Evaluation of the effects of foam stabilizer concentration, drying temperature and pulp weight on quality of foam mat dried tomato powder" (2023). Completed Masters project by 2020836001F |
| 2 | "Quuality evaluation of cookies produced from composite flours of whole wheat, unripe plantain (R. marrklium) and moringa oliferera leaf powder" (2024). Completed Masters project by Duruanyanwu Adaugo Blessing |
| 3 | "Quality assessment of blends of extrudates of OFSP and cassava starch stored at ambient temperature" (2024). Completed Masters project by 2020836001FB |
| 4 | "Physicochemical and preservative effects of citric acid extracted from the fermentation of peels using Aspergillus niger" (2024). Completed Masters project by 2020836003FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Making research work in agriculture" (July, 2022 to January, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by ICRA- OKP- Wagenigen University, Netherlands |
| 2 | Awardee: "The Effect of Dose-dependent Hypoglycemic Activity of Asystasia gangetica leaves Ethanolic Extract and Herbal Tea on Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats’" (December, 2017 to June, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND NAU |
| 3 | Awardee: "ACUTE TOXICITY AND ANTI-DIABETIC EFFECTS OF THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF Alternanthra brasiliana STEM, Asystesia gangetica AND Abutilion mauritianum LEAVES" (December, 2014 to November, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by NEEDS ASSESSMENT NAU Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Research Journal of Food Science and Technology" (December, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "proximate, phytochemical and microbial studies of honey sweetened uda tea and honey sweetened uziza seed tea" (September, 2023 to March, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "functional, mineral and sensory evaluation of amala made from blends of yam and cassava flour flavoured with ginger" (January, 2022 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Antioxidant and preservative potentials of june plum extract on water melon juice" (April, 2020 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Physicochemical and sensory properties of okra mucilage-corn starch blends for soup production" (May, 2020 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Xanthan gum performance as gluten make-up on functional and baking properties of wheat and non-wheat composite flours and bread quality" (March, 2018 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Health talk on Pica - clay Consumption and implications on women's healtho, "Oma Living Show" (June, 2024 to June, 2024) |
| 2 | Acting Head of the Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | session chair and evaluation panel member, "5th international conference of NUTRICON 2023 Malayasia/international institute for knowledge management" (August, 2023 to August, 2023) |
| 4 | Head of Department, "Food Science and Technology Department, FAG, NAU Awka" (April, 2023) |
| 5 | Acting Head of the Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2023 to January, 2024) |
| 6 | 1. Food Waste curriculum development committee member, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 7 | member Faculty of Agriculture Grant/International Relations Committee, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, Newsletter/Radio (GreenLight Bulletin), FAG, NAU, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 9 | Agro Business Committee member, FAG, NAU, Awka, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 10 | 8. Departmental Career Development Committee representative, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (July, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 11 | Unit Head, "Living Faith Church, Ifite Awka Anambra State Nigeria" (January, 2020 to November, 2022) |
| 12 | Team leader on rural and media awareness campaign against road side food products drying, "FGN-IFAD/VCDP Anambra State, Nigeria" (March, 2019 to September, 2019) |
| 13 | Consultant, "VCDP Anambra State Nigeria" (August, 2019 to April, 2020) |
| 14 | Department Coordinator of Food Chemistry Unit, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2019 to November, 2022) |
| 15 | 12. BSc.Project Department Coordinator, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (July, 2019 to November, 2022) |
| 16 | Chairperson Sub-committee on Student Affairs, NIFST National Conference Awka, "NIFST Awka National Conference 2019" (April, 2019 to November, 2019) |
| 17 | Member Sub-committee on welfare and Entertainment, Local Organizing Committee, "NIFST Awka National Conference 2019" (April, 2019 to November, 2019) |
| 18 | Volunteer, "international healthcare support programme by farmers Support initiative UK" (August, 2019 to September, 2019) |
| 19 | Assistant unit head medical team unit, "Living Faith Church Ifite Awka" (January, 2018 to November, 2022) |
| 20 | Chairperson Sub-Committee on Entertainment, Local Organizing Committe, "ReFoST Conference Awka" (February, 2018 to July, 2018) |
| 21 | Treasurer/Financial Secretary, "Faculty of Agriculture Multipurpose Agriculture Co-operative Society" (June, 2017 to November, 2022) |
| 22 | Coordinator CEP, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (September, 2017 to November, 2022) |
| 23 | Faculty Representative on Students’ Affairs Services Support Group, "Students Affairs, NAU, Awka" (April, 2017 to October, 2019) |
| 24 | Examination and timetable officer, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (October, 2016 to November, 2019) |
| 25 | Member Accommodation/Utility/ Open Space/Environmental Committee, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (April, 2016 to August, 2021) |
| 26 | President, "National Association of Food Science & Technology Students EBSU Chapter" (August, 2016 to October, 2017) |
| 27 | 23. Staff Adviser to NAFSTS, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (February, 2011 to October, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology" - 11/7234/m (member since 2011), https://nifst.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nutrition Society of Nigeria" - M (member since 2010), https://nutritionnigria.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "Role of students and academia in the transition to a sustainable protein future", (Alt. protein project UNN), 22nd February, 2024 to 23rd February, 2024; On site |
| 2 | "R4I- TETFUND Abuja", (TETFUND In collaboration with Innov8 Hub Abuja Nigeria), 5th February, 2024 to 16th February, 2024; On site |
| 3 | "Making research work- solving complex agri-foods problems through action research", (OKP- ICRA Wageningen University NetherLands), 6th November, 2023 to 17th January, 2024; blended (online & face-to-face) |