Mr. Nnaemeka Sylvester Orjiakor
Mr. Nnaemeka Sylvester Orjiakor is a LECTURER II in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Orjiakor Sylvester Nnaemeka, assistant lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology. I am a graduate of Food Science and Technology Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. I obtained Master's Degree in Food Processing at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. Loves reading and travelling. Delight in food processing and storage. I am married with children
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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Master Degree, August, 2018) May, 2015 to September, 2017 M.sc Food Processing |
| 2 | Comprehensive Secondary School Nawfia. (NECO, June, 2009) January, 1999 to April, 2002 |
| 3 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) February, 2003 to January, 2009 B.sc Food Science And Technology |
| 4 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2008) February, 2003 to April, 2008 B.sc Food Science And Technology |
| 5 | Lafiaji Primary School Fegge Onitsha. (FSLC, July, 1996) January, 1990 to July, 1996 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental NAFSTS Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | ICT officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State October, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer ll, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Academic board secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2024 to January, 2025 |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2023 to April, 2024 |
| 6 | Head of Laboratory, Food Science and Technology Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2022 to April, 2023 |
| 7 | Senior Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2021 to April, 2023 |
| 8 | Collation Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) February, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 9 | Technologist l, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 10 | Technologist ll, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 11 | Production manager, Zubee International Company Limited,ogidi September, 2011 to April, 2014 |
| 12 | Food Analyst, UAC Foods Lagos January, 2006 to June, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Orjiakor Sylvester, N. (2015, June) Problems in rice production, processing and possible solution in Nigeria Homer and Hammer.pg 84-87., Vol. 1 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Clement C Ezegbe, Felix E Okpalanma, Sunday K Okocha, Eunice N Odoh, Josephine C Ohuche, Sylvester N Orjiakor, Johnwilfred C Ndulue. (2024, August), "Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Biscuits Produced from Composite Flour of Wheat and Fermented Cowpea Hull", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 23, (Issue 8), pp 69-79 |
| 2 | CC Ezegbe, CU Obiora, JC Ohuche, SN Orjiakor, DC Ezemonye. (2024, December), "Physicochemical and sensory evaluation of biscuits from blends of wheat, sprouted mung bean and tiger nut residue flours", Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 42, (Issue 1), pp 122-132 |
| 3 | KS Okocha, CC Ezegbe, AT Victor-Aduloju, EO Nduka, SN Orjiakor, CS Mmuoh, F Omologbe, VS Nnamani, CN Ishiwu. (2024, August), "Effect of Blanching Time on the Beta-Carotene and some Chemical Composition of Abacha from Yellow Fleshed Cassava Varieties", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 55-63 |
| 4 | Chika U Obiora, Mary C Ezeh, Chukwunonso I George, Sylvester N Orjiakor, Chinenye B Anigbogu, Chilota G Nwabude, Felix Omologbe. (2023, September), "The Impacts of Inflation on Food Security in Nigeria: A Review", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 476-495 |
| 5 | Sylvester N Orjiakor, Chika U Obiora, Eunice N Ezembu, Sunday K Okocha, Clement C Ezegbe, Mary C Ezeh, Goodness C Orjika. (2023, September), "Improving the Beta-carotene Content of Carrots through Process Optimization", Journal Journal of Advances in Food Science & Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 34-41 |
| 6 | Ezegbe, C. C. | Okpalama, F. E. | Ukpong, E. S. | Odoh, E. N. | Okocha, S. K. | Orjiakor, S. N. | Anene, M. N.. (2023, December), "Mucuna pruriens (Egbara) in Nutritional Food Security: A Review", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 37-46 |
| 7 | Oladimeji Olubusayo Kolawole, Nnenna Stella John, Joseph Segun Akolawole, Emmanuel Orji Nduka, Sylvester Nnaemeka Orjiakor, James Ejikeme Obiegbuna, Eunice Ngozi Odoh. (2023, July), "Physico-Chemical and Sensory Analysis of Instant Fufu Powder from Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and Cassava Starch Composite Extrudate Blends", Discoveries in Agriculture and Food Sciences, Vol. 11, pp 1-13 |
| 8 | 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, 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 28-34 |
| 9 | SN Orjiakor, LC Okpala, CU Obiora, SK Okocha, EN 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 |
| 10 | CU Obiora, EC Igwe, EC Udeagha, SN Orjiakor, CS Anarado. (2020, October), "Production and quality evaluation of yogurts from composites of powdered cow milk, soy milk and cornstarch", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 10), pp 54-67 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | CC Ezegbe, ES Ukpong, KS Okocha, EN Odoh, SN Orjiakor, OO Kolawole. (2024, March), "Calcium and Phosphorus Contents of Non-Bioprocessed and Bio-Processed Mucuna pruriens (Egbara) Seed Flour", , pp 356-360 |
| 2 | CU Obiora, MG Eze, IT Ubaka, EJ Dunuson, VI Meheobi, SN Orjiakor. (2024, March), "Effects of Local Stabilizers (Achi, Ofor, And Cocoyam) on the Physicochemical, Sensory and Microbiological Properties of Yoghurt", , pp 389-394 |
| 3 | Obiora, C. U., Orjiakor, S. N., Mmuoh, C. S., Nwabude, C. G and Anigbogu, C. B. (2023, October), "Exploring the sugar Alcohols and their Health Benefits-A Review", Publication at the 47th NIFST conference book of proceedings. |
| 4 | Ezegbe, C. C., Okocha, K, S., Nduka, E. O., Omologbe, F., Orjiakor, S. N., Nwosu, J. N.. (2023, October), "Zinc and Iron contents of mucuna pruriens Seed Flour as affected by different processing methods", Publication at the 47th NIFST conference book of proceedings. |
| 5 | Asor C. U, Orjiakor S.N, Igwe E.C and Emejulu C.O. (2018, September), "Effects Of Lecithin And Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose On The Emulsion Stability And Sensory Acceptability Of Yoghurt", Proceedings at the 4th Regional Food Science and Technology summit of the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology,East Central chapter, Awka. |
| 6 | Emejulu C.O, Orjiakor S.N and Egwu F.C. (2018, September), "Rheological Characterization Of Weaning Food Made From Locally Available Sources", Proceedings at the 4th Regional Food Science and Technology summit of the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology,East Central chapter, Awka. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Academic Staff Training and Development Grant" (January, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Mucuna pruriens (Egbara) in Nutritional Food Security" (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The Impacts of Inflation on Food Security in Nigeria" (September, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Academic board secretary, "Food Science and Technology department" (February, 2024 to February, 2025) |
| 2 | lab coordinator, "Food Science and Technology department" (May, 2023 to May, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "Nigeria Institutes of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)" (member since 2017), https://nifst.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | ""Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter, 10th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS) 2024 - Sustainable Food and nutrition Security in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter), 7th June, 2024 to 7th June, 2024; Physical |
| 2 | "2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Physical |
| 3 | "47TH NIFST CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 - Nigerian Foods for Global Market", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 16th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Physical |
| 4 | "Sustainable agriculture, nature conservation and climate change response", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU), 22nd March, 2023 to 23rd March, 2023; physical |
| 5 | "8TH REGIONAL FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT, EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY"", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter), 10th June, 2022 to 10th June, 2022; physical |
| 6 | ""Traditional Food Processing: Prospects and Challenges - 43rd Conference and Annual General meeting"", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 14th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "A one Month Intensive Training on Food Analysis And Instrumentation", (Tetfund Centre of Excellence in Root Crop Research And Development (CERCORD)), 1st November, 2024 to 29th November, 2024; Physical |
| 2 | "Inculcating employability skills", (Centre for counselling and career development), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; Physical |
| 3 | "Career and Character counselling: Project 200 in perspective", (Centre for counselling and career development), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Physical |
| 4 | "General training workshop on laboratory adminstration, quality management, good laboratory practice and safety", (National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT)), 25th November, 2019 to 26th November, 2019; Physical |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Role of students and academia in the transition to a sustainable protein future", (Good Food Institute, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, AlT Protein Project,), 22nd February, 2024 to 23rd February, 2024; Physical |