Mrs. Nneka Grace Mofunanya
Mrs. Nneka Grace Mofunanya is a LECTURER II in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I Mofunanya Grace Nneka a native of Udezu village in Achalla , Awka North Local Government Area. Married with four children.
A Principal Technologist in the department of Food Science and Technology, of our Noble University.
I obtained a WAEC certificate from Girls' Secondary Awka in June, 2004, then a discipline in Food Science and Technology with the following certification; a Post Graduate Diploma, 2019.Higher National, 2010 and National Diploma, 2007.
Am passionate and eager to learn for an upgrade for positivity.
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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2019) October, 2015 to June, 2019 PGD .Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 2 | Institute of Management &Technology. (HND, June, 2011) October, 2008 to September, 2021 HND. Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 3 | Institute of Management &Technology. (OND, November, 2010) October, 2005 to September, 2021 ND.Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 4 | Girls' Secondary School, Awka., institute of Management & Technology, Enugu., Enugu State University of Science and Technology. (SSCE, November, 2004) September, 1999 to June, 2004 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Editorial board member, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (Awka zone, East Central Chapter) June, 2026 to June, 2026 |
| 2 | Editorial board member, Frontier knowledge press January, 2026 to December, 2026 |
| 3 | LOC organizing Committee, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (Awka zone, East Central Chapter) December, 2025 to June, 2026 |
| 4 | Head of lab, Laboratory units July, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Assist chief Technologist, Technologist July, 2024 to July, 2024 |
| 6 | Coordinator of Laboratory, Laboratory units June, 2024 to January, 2026 |
| 7 | Principal Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. October, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 8 | Senior Technologists, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 9 | Technologists 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. October, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 10 | Adecamy staff Adiviser, School January, 2012 to January, 2015 |
| 11 | Technologists 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. October, 2011 to October, 2014 |
| 12 | Head of lab, Laboratory units January, 2011 to January, 2023 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | MOFUNANYA, GRACE NNEKA 1, UGWU, LINUS EJIOFOR 2, EMEJULU, CYNTHIA ONYEKA 3, ANAEKE E. J. 4, ONYENEJE, GLADYSMARY NONYELUM 5. (2026, June), "Proximate, Minerals and Sensory Properties of Protein Fortified Weaning Food Produced from Maize (Zea Mays), African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa) And Blood Leaf (Justicia Secunda)", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 3316-3322 |
| 2 | A. F. Ofoedum a*, C. I. Owuamanam a, J. O. Iwouno a, I. A. Olawuni a, E. J. Anaeke a,b, C. O. Emejulu b, G. N. Mofunanya b and E. C. Abbah c. (2026, July), "Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds from Selected Tropical Spices Extracted Using Microwave-Assisted Extraction Technology", Journal of Advances in Food Science & Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 187 -203 |
| 3 | Mofunanya, G. N. 1 Okafor, B. J. 2, Ugwu Linus Ejiofor 3 , Okocha Kalu Sunday 4. (2026, March), "Quality Evaluation of Stiff Dough Produced from Unripe Plantain, Tiger Nut Residue, and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes Blends", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 1-15 |
| 4 | Ugwu Linus Ejiofor, Ishiwu C.N., Mofunanya Grace Nneka, Okocha Kalu Sunday. (2025, March), "Optimization of Nutrient Composition of Foam-Mat Dried Protein Rich Weaning Food Supplement Produced from carrot juice ( Daucus Carrot), Egg White and Crayfish (Nematopalaemon Hastatus)", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), pp 146 |
| 5 | Nzenwata Chukwuemeka Divine., Ishiwu C.N., Mofunanya Grace Nneka., Udemba Rita Cynthia.. (2025, July), "Production and Characterization of Composite Flour made from Mixture of Cassava Fibre (Seviet), Maize and Plantain, Intended for cooked+ Dough.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in applied Science., Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 1112-1134 |
| 6 | Anigbogu, Chinenye Bibiana, Mogor, Chidimma Onyinye, Mofunanya, Grace Nneka, Okocha, Kalu Sunday and Igbokwe, Catherine Chika. (2025, July), "Preservative Potentials of June Plum Extract on Watermelon Juice ( Citrullus spp.)", Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 24, pp 12-22 |
| 7 | 1Mofunanya G.N., 1Ani C.J., 2Nwakunite L.C., 3Anaeke E.J. and *1Okocha K.S.. (2025, April), "NUTRITIONAL AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF BREAD PRODUCED FROM WHEAT (Triticum aestivum), PIGEON PEA (Cajanus cajan) AND WATERMELON SEED FLOUR COMPOSITES", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 34-43 |
| 8 | Mofunanya, Grace Nneka, Mogor Chidimma Onyinye, Anigbogu Chinenye Bibiana, Ezeh Mary Chikodili and Okocha Kalu Sunday.. (2024, June), "Effect of mung bean and watermelon rind flour supplementation on the proximate composition and storage condition of wheat bread.", pak.J.Nutr.,23:51-59, Vol. 23, pp 51-59 |
| 9 | J. I. Okoye a* and G. N. Mofunanya a. (2024, July), "Effect of Malted Mung Bean and Watermelon Rind Flour on Wheat Bread Quality", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 873-888 |
| 10 | Okocha Kalu Sunday Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Mogor Chidimma Onyinye * Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Mofunanya Grace Nneka Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Anigbogu Chinenye Bibiana Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Ishiwu C. N. Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria. Ezeokoye Adaora Miracle Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria.. (2023, October), "Response Surface Methodology Approach for the Production of Enriched Rice-based Breakfast Cereal Published", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 10), pp 48-59 |
| 11 | Mogor chidimma O., Ishiwu Charles N, Okocha, Kalu S., Mofunanya Grace N., and Anumba Nonyelum L.. (2023, April), "CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF FOAM MAT-DRIED TOMATO POWDER AS AFFECTED BY PROCESS VARIABLES", Food Science and Quality Management Journal, Vol. 121, pp 47-79, DOI: 10.7176/FSQM/121-06 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Mofunanya,G.N., Okocha, K.S., Nwankwo, E.C., Anigbogu, C.B., Udemba, R.C.. (2025, March), "Physical Properties and Mineral Content of Bread Produced from Wheat, Malted Mung Bean, and Watermelon Rind Flour Composites", |
| 2 | Mofunanya, G.N., Okocha, K.S., Nwankwo, E.C., Anigbogu, C.B., Udemba, R.C.. (2025, March), "Vitamin, and Sensory Properties of Bread Produced from Wheat, malted Mung Bean, and Watermelon Rind Flour Composites.", , pp 139 |
| 3 | Anaeke, Evelyn Juachi., Ofoedum, Arinze Francis, Mofunanya Grace Nneka. (2025, September), "Effect of Pectinase Enzyme Treatment on Juice Yield of Black Plum (Vitex doniana)", |
| 4 | Okocha,K.S., Nkwocha, J.O., Maduakor,O.C., Kolawole,O.O., Ezegbe, C.C., Ezeh, M.C., Mofunanya, G.N. and Ishiwu, N.C.. (2024, June), "Quality Assessment of Ground Water in Ifite Community, Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria.", , pp 217 |
| 5 | Mofunanya G. Nneka and Anosike F. Chidi. (2022, December), "PROXIMATEAND SENSORY EVALUATION OF BREAD PRODUCED FROM BLENDS OF WHEAT, PIGEON PEA AND TIGERNUT FLOOR", , pp 494-500, Proceedings of 1st Biennial International Conference on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Food Security Held from 14th to 18th December, 2022 at Faculty of Agriculture Auditorium, University of Nigeria |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Francis C. Anosike, Okwuowulu R. Chinwendu, Nwigboji A. Nnaemeka, Mofunanya G. Nneka, Paul Inyang, Chinaka Ikechukwu, Onye-Chinedu C. Blessing, Gertrude N. Onyeji, Emeka C. Prince-Osuji. "Evaluation of baking qualities, functional and physicochemical properties of wheat supplemented with cassava and mung bean flour blends for bread making", (Research Work, 2023 May) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
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| 1 | Member of the Accreditation, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (July, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Appointment letter of Editorial board member, "Frontier knowledge press" (January, 2026 to January, 2026) |
| 2 | Editorial member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (Awka zone, East Central Chapter)" (May, 2026) |
| 3 | Publisher, "Journal" (July, 2026) |
| 4 | Chairman LOC organizing Committee, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (Awka zone, East Central Chapter)" (December, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 5 | Class Staff Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2025) |
| 6 | Appointment as a Member of, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 7 | MEMBER ALUMNI RELATIONS, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UIVERSITY, AWKA/ FACULTY OF AGRICULURE" (November, 2025) |
| 8 | NAU FOOD TECH NEWS EDITORIAL TEAM, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA/DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY" (October, 2025) |
| 9 | Member of business venture, "Department of Food Science and Technology" (October, 2024 to December, 2025) |
| 10 | Laboratory coordinator, "Department of Food Science and Technology" (October, 2024 to December, 2025) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Innovation Regional Food system and Enterprise and Sustainability", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology East Central Chapter ReFoSTS 2026.), 3rd June, 2026 to 5th June, 2026; Anambra |
| 2 | "Innovation Regional Food system and Enterprise and Sustainability.", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology East Central Chapter ReFoSTS 2026.), 6th May, 2026 to 6th May, 2026; Anambra |
| 3 | "First Biennial International Conference on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Food Security", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nsukka), 14th December, 2022 to 14th December, 2022; Faculty of Agriculture |
| 4 | "Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resource Management in the Era of Artificial intelligence", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), Faculty of Agriculture |
| 5 | "First Biennial International Conference on Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Food Security", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nsukka), Faculty of Agriculture |
| 6 | "Digitalisation of Agriculture international conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), Faculty of Agriculture |
| 7 | "Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria, Challenges and Prospects", (Regional Food Science and Technology Summit, East Central Chapter.), ReFoSTS |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Al Application in Higher Education and Industry", (Work shop training), 7th July, 2026 to 7th July, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Anambra state |
| 2 | "TETFUND Centre of Excellence(BEATS)/Faculty of Agriculture, NAU.", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 4th December, 2024 to 4th December, 2024; Faculty of Agriculture |
| 3 | "Quality Assurance:An index of Academic Exceptionalism", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), Faculty of Agriculture |
| 4 | "General Training Workshop on Laboratory Administration, Quality Management, Good Laboratory Practice and Safety.", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 5 | "Training on Proximate Analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry and Flame Photometry", (TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Root Crop Research and Development, Micheal Okpala University Abia State.), Department of Food Science and Technology. |
| 6 | "Training on Determination of Proximate, Functional, Vitamin and Phytochemical Composition of Food Samples", (Food Science Department Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity), Food Science Department Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity |