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

Dr. Ngozi Eunice Odoh

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.

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Food Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2019)
January, 2015 to July, 2018
Ph.D Food Chemistry And Biotechnology
2Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2014)
August, 2010 to June, 2014
MSc. Food Chemistry And Biotechnology
3Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2008)
October, 2002 to September, 2007
BSc. Food Science And Technology
4Standard Association Examining Board. (A-Level GCE, August, 2004)
July, 2004 to July, 2004
AL GCE Physics, Chemistry & Biology
5Community Secondary School Umuoghara, Ezza North LGA, Ebonyi State Nigeria. (NECO, June, 2003)
September, 1998 to June, 2003
OL NECO
6Ezza Road Primary School Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. (FSLC, July, 1993)
September, 1987 to July, 1993
FSLT First School Leaving Testimony

Relevant/Working Experience

1Undergraduate project coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2025 to August, 2026
2Chairman FST Department Accreditation Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2024 to October, 2025
3Acting Head of the Department, FST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2024 to September, 2024
4Acting Head of the Department, FST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
April, 2023 to January, 2024
5Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
October, 2019 to August, 2021
6Undergraduate Project Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
September, 2018 to May, 2023
7CEP Co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2017 to April, 2023
8Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
September, 2016 to October, 2019
9Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
August, 2015 to September, 2016
10Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
October, 2014 to August, 2015
11National Association of Food Science and Technology Students Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
May, 2012 to February, 2020
12Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
October, 2011 to October, 2014

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Theophilus 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
1Eunice Ngozi ODOH, Chisom Ethelmary IKUEZE and Ernest Chukwusoro IGW. (2026, March), "Proximate composition and sensory properties of soy drink sold in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 184 - 187
2Ngozi Eunice Odoh, Ifunanya Cynthia Okpala, Chisom Chimdi Ojiabor. (2026, May), "Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of date sweetened simulated milk powder from awara (soy curd)- a plant-based dairy", International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 104-110
3Joy Chinenye Mba , Helen Obioma Agu , Charles Ngwuja Ishiwu , Chioke Amaefuna Okolo , Chukwunonso Chukwuzuloke Okoye , Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu , Ngozi Eunice Odoh , Izunna Tochukwu Ubaka , Peace Nonyelum Nwankwo. (2026, February), "Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder Can Decrease the Oxalate Content and Color Change in Cocoyam During Achicha Ede Preparation", Food Studies: an Interdisciplinary Journal, pp 31
4Chinedum, Ezegbe Clement, Umenwosu Maryjane Ekene, Odoh Eunice Ngozi, Omologbe Felix, and Mmuoh Sabina Chinenye. (2026, February), "Protein Content, Essential Amino Acid Profile and Functional Properties of Mucuna Pruriens Seed Flour As Affected by Bio-Thermal Processes", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 24-34
5Odoh, E. N., Ojiabo, C. C., Ezegbe, C. C., Onyenwenwa, C. K., Orji, J. O., & Igwe, E. C. (2026, May), "Sensory properties, proximate, vitamin and anti-nutrient composition of awara-based kilishi analogue with suya spice", IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 824-833
6Odoh EN, Ezegbe CC, Omologbe F, Eke MK, Orieke MO, Kolawole OO & Ameh EA.. (2025, June), "Physicochemical Properties, Antibacterial and Antifungal Potential of Pumpkin Seeds (Telfairia occidentalis) Oil in Tomato Puree", Research Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 12-21
7Odoh Eunice Ngozi, Ezegbe Clement Chinedum, Udemba Rita Cynthia, Osigwe Blessing Amarachukwu, Orieke Chid Orieji Mba, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, Okorie-Humphrey Chinasa and Ngwoke Stephen. (2025, February), ""Proximate, Micronutrients and Sensory Properties of Instant Breakfast Flakes from Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato-cocoyam composite flour sweetened with date palms"", International Journal of Horticulture and Food Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 4-15
8Odoh, E. N., Ezegbe, C. C., Udemba, R. C., Emediegwu, E. O., Ejiofor, K. L., Eze, M. C., Okorie-Humphrey, C., & Kolawole, O. O. (2025, May), "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, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-11
9Odoh Ngozi Eunice*, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Gospel Chukwuemeri, Juliet Udennaka, Orieke Chidi Orieji Mba, Akintola Eshiogiamhe God’sPower and Igwe, Enerst Chukwusoro. (2025, May), "Sensory and Physicochemical Properties of Unfermented Fufu Powder from Multi-Grain Pap-Tigernut Residues and Cassava Starch Blends", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 48-61
10*Odoh, E. N., Ezegbe, C.C., Omologbe, F., Eke, M. K., Orieke, M. O., Kolawole, O. O. and Ameh E.A. (2025, May), "Physicochemical Properties, Antibacterial and Antifungal Potential of Pumpkin Seeds (Telfairia occidentalis) Oil in Tomato Puree", Research Journal of Food Science and Technology, RJFST.2024-12-20.03
11Odoh Eunice Ngozi*, Ezegbe Clement Chinedum, Anieze Favour Uzoma and Igwe Chukwusoro Ernest. (2025, July), "Comparative Analysis of Proximate Composition, Functional Properties and Vitamin A Content in Two OFSP Varieties (Umuspo3, Carrot C) and Cassava Starch", Journal of Current Trends in Food Safety, Nutrition and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-8
12Odoh E.N.*, Ezegbe CC , Ovuoba DN , Eze MC, Okorie-Humphrey C and Kolawole OO. (2025, April), "physicochemical Properties and Microbial Stability of DateSweetened Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-Cocoyam Instant Breakfast Flakes During Four Weeks Storage", Journal of Current Trends in Food Safety, Nutrition and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
13Chidimma 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
14Oluwatomisin 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
15Mba, 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
16Ikeogu 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)
171. Oladimeji O.K., John N.S., Akolawole J.S., Nduka E.O., Orjiakor S.N., Obiegbuna J.E. and Odoh E.N*.. (2023, June), "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
18Theophilus 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
19S. 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
20Eunice 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/
21Eunice 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
22T.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
23E.N., Ezembu, C.A., Okolo, J. Obiegbuna, F.C. Ikeogu. (2020, August), "Acute toxicity and antidiabetic activity of Asystacia gangetics leaf ethanol extract", Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 50, (Issue 1), pp 179-196
24James 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
25Chidi Oriji Orieke, Gregory Ikechukwu Onwuka, Eunice Ngozi Odoh (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
26Ezembu, 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
1Kolawole, 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
2Ojomah, B. C.*, Umeh, C.L., Adum, N. N., Odoh, N. C. and Onyekwere, C. E. (2025, March), "Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Forest Management in Nigeria", FAIC-UNIZIK 2025, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 240-245
3Ezegbe, 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
4Okolo, 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
5Anumudu, 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
6Okolo, 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
7Odoh, E.N.. (2010, September), "Nutrition and critical period of pregnancy", Conference proceedings

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
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 Mogor Chidimma Onyinye (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 Kolawole O. (2020836001FB)
4"Physicochemical and preservative effects of citric acid extracted from the fermentation of peels using Aspergillus niger" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ojiyinka Oluwatomise Damilola (2020836003FA)
Grants
1Awardee: "Making research work in agriculture" (July, 2022 to January, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by ICRA- OKP- Wagenigen University, Netherlands
2Awardee: "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
3Awardee: "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
1Editor, "Research Journal of Food Science and Technology" (December, 2024)
Examinerships
1Chief 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
2Examiner, "Effect of umbralla tree (T. mantaly) leaf extract on growth performance, carcass characteristics and blood profile of broiler chickens (MSc.)" (September, 2022 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Chief 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
4Examiner, "Effect of processing Techniques on the chemical composition and sensory properties of Aku (winged termite) and Egu (African weevil) insect foods in Anambra state, Nigeria" (February, 2021 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "Antioxidant and preservative potentials of june plum extract on water melon juice" (April, 2020 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Chief Examiner, "Physicochemical and sensory properties of okra mucilage-corn starch blends for soup production" (May, 2020 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
7Examiner, "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
8Examiner, "Quality evaluation of snack bar" (April, 2026). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairperson, "Chairperson for Department accreditation" (May, 2025 to October, 2025)
2Health talk on Pica - clay Consumption and implications on women's healtho, "Oma Living Show" (June, 2024 to June, 2024)
3Acting Head of the Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024)
4session chair and evaluation panel member, "5th international conference of NUTRICON 2023 Malayasia/international institute for knowledge management" (August, 2023 to August, 2023)
5Head of Department, "Food Science and Technology Department, FAG, NAU Awka" (April, 2023)
6Acting Head of the Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2023 to January, 2024)
71. Food Waste curriculum development committee member, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022)
8member Faculty of Agriculture Grant/International Relations Committee, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022)
9Member, Newsletter/Radio (GreenLight Bulletin), FAG, NAU, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022)
10Agro Business Committee member, FAG, NAU, Awka, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2021 to November, 2022)
118. Departmental Career Development Committee representative, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (July, 2021 to November, 2022)
12Unit Head, "Living Faith Church, Ifite Awka Anambra State Nigeria" (January, 2020 to November, 2022)
13Team leader on rural and media awareness campaign against road side food products drying, "FGN-IFAD/VCDP Anambra State, Nigeria" (March, 2019 to September, 2019)
14Consultant, "VCDP Anambra State Nigeria" (August, 2019 to April, 2020)
15Department Coordinator of Food Chemistry Unit, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (June, 2019 to November, 2022)
1612. BSc.Project Department Coordinator, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (July, 2019 to November, 2022)
17Chairperson Sub-committee on Student Affairs, NIFST National Conference Awka, "NIFST Awka National Conference 2019" (April, 2019 to November, 2019)
18Member Sub-committee on welfare and Entertainment, Local Organizing Committee, "NIFST Awka National Conference 2019" (April, 2019 to November, 2019)
19Volunteer, "international healthcare support programme by farmers Support initiative UK" (August, 2019 to September, 2019)
20Assistant unit head medical team unit, "Living Faith Church Ifite Awka" (January, 2018 to November, 2022)
21Chairperson Sub-Committee on Entertainment, Local Organizing Committe, "ReFoST Conference Awka" (February, 2018 to July, 2018)
22Treasurer/Financial Secretary, "Faculty of Agriculture Multipurpose Agriculture Co-operative Society" (June, 2017 to November, 2022)
23Coordinator CEP, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (September, 2017 to November, 2022)
24Faculty Representative on Students’ Affairs Services Support Group, "Students Affairs, NAU, Awka" (April, 2017 to October, 2019)
25Examination and timetable officer, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (October, 2016 to November, 2019)
26Member Accommodation/Utility/ Open Space/Environmental Committee, "FAG, NAU, Awka" (April, 2016 to August, 2021)
27President, "National Association of Food Science & Technology Students EBSU Chapter" (August, 2016 to October, 2017)
2823. Staff Adviser to NAFSTS, "FST, FAG, NAU, Awka" (February, 2011 to October, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Professional Member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology" - 11/7234/m (member since 2011), https://nifst.org
2Full Member, "Nutrition Society of Nigeria" - M (member since 2010), https://nutritionnigria.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"1st African Raw Material Summit, Abuja 2025", (Raw Material Research and Development Council Abuja), 20th May, 2025 to 20th May, 2025; On-sit, Abuja
Workshops
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"UNIZIK food vendor workshop", (FST department in collaboration with students affairs and business venture unizik), 9th December, 2023 to 9th December, 2023; University auditoriums
4"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)