Dr. Chinedum Clement Ezegbe
Dr. Chinedum Clement Ezegbe is a SENIOR LECTURER in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Clement Chinedum Ezegbe is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He has passion for Teaching, Research and Community Development. My specialty area is Food Processing Technology, with special interest in bio-processing and processing of lesser known/underutilized legumes and Legumes. Bioprocessing.
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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 | |
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| 1 | FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI, IMO STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2024) April, 2018 to December, 2023 PhD FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.. (Master Degree, June, 2012) November, 2009 to June, 2012 M. Sc. In Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology (Food Processing) |
| 3 | Abia State University, Uturu, Okigwe, Abia State.. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2006) November, 2001 to September, 2006 B. Sc. In Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 4 | GCE CENTRE, OWERRI. (GCE, December, 2000) November, 2000 to December, 2000 GCE |
| 5 | Government College Umuahia, Abia State. (SSCE, June, 1999) October, 1993 to June, 1999 WASSC |
| 6 | Amizi Community Primary School, Ikwuano, Abia State. (FSLC, December, 1997) September, 1989 to July, 1993 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | chairman, Committee on Library, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Coordinator - Departmental PG Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to February, 2026 |
| 3 | Chairman, Accreditation Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to March, 2026 |
| 4 | Associate Editor, IKR Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences June, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Managing Editor, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal September, 2024 to Present |
| 7 | secretary, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter, Awka Zone November, 2023 to Present |
| 8 | LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVESITY, AWKA October, 2021 to September, 2024 |
| 9 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. May, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 10 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. June, 2017 to May, 2018 |
| 11 | Assistant Restaurant Manager, Sundry Foods Limited, Portharcourt, Rivers State. April, 2012 to June, 2017 |
| 12 | Production/ Sales Auditor, Macbite Food Limited, Calabar, Cross River State. March, 2009 to March, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Theophilus M. Ikegwu, Clement C. Ezegbe, Chioke A. Okolo, Chigozie E. Ofoedu. (2022, April) Postharvest Preservation Technology of Cereals and Legumes IntechOpen, pp 1-19 |
| 2 | Ikegwu T. M., Ezegbe C. C., Odoh E. N., Okolo C. A., Mba J.C., Agu H.O.. (2022, December) Processing of Oilseeds in the Tropics: Prospects and Challenges. In: Oilseed Crops - Biology, Production and Processing IntechOpen |
| 3 | Obiegbuna, J. E., Anarado, C. S., Ezegbe, C. C.. (2021, August) Importance and application of Psychrometry in Food Processing. Festschrift in honour of Engr. Prof. Patrick Obi Ngoddy @ 80 Promethean commentaries with seminal Paper contributions, tributes and biographical sketch University of Nigeria Press Limited, ISBN: 979-978-985-480-6 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | N. E. Njoku, A.F. Ofoedum, C.C. Ezegbe, N.V. Amadi, P.O. Ohaegbulam, M.U. Nwuka, G.K. Elemuo, C.A. Alozie, O.M. Ukadike. (2026, April), "Effects of Curing on the Protein Quality and Amino Acids Profiles of Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules) Larvae Flours", Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, Vol. 45, (Issue 2), pp 357-364 |
| 2 | Ezegbe C. C., Ubaka I. T., Ezeh-Nwandu M. C. and Imoka I. A.. (2026, June), "Sensory Quality, Proximate Composition and Essential Amino Acid Profile of Bread from Wheat and Fermented Brewer’s Spent Grain Flour", IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 883-894 |
| 3 | Ezegbe Clement Chinedum, Umenwosu Maryjane Ekene, Odoh Eunice Ngozi, Omologbe Felix and Mmuoh Sabina Chinenye. (2026, March), "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 |
| 4 | Odoh 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 |
| 5 | Mmuoh C. S., Aku D. E., Ezegbe C. C., Obiora C. U., Anene M. N.. (2025, September), "Evaluation of sensory, mineral and phytochemical properties of herbal tea made from moringa leaves and seeds, flavored with ginger and garlic", Research Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 22-29 |
| 6 | Odoh 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 SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 1-14 |
| 7 | Odoh EN, Ezegbe CC, Ovuoba DN, Eze MC, Okorie-Humphrey C, 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 |
| 8 | Okpalanma E. F., Ukpong E. S., Ezegbe C. C., Chude C. O., Nwagbo, C. C.. (2025, November), "Effect of Modified Traditional Cooking Methods on Nutritional Quality of African Yam Beans (Sphenostylis stenocarpa)", Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol. 46, (Issue 2), pp 45-54 |
| 9 | Okpalanma E. F., Ukpong E. S., Ezegbe C. C., Chude C. O., Nwagbo C. C.. (2025, November), "Effects of Blanching, Drying, and Storage Techniques on the Retention of Beta-Carotene, Ascorbic Acid, and Chlorophyll in Selected Green Leafy Vegetables", Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, Vol. 46, (Issue 2), pp 64-73 |
| 10 | Odoh Eunice Ngozi, Ezegbe Clement Chinedum, Udemba Rita Cynthia, Osigwe Blessing Amarachukwu, Orieke Chid Orieji Mba, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, Okorie-Humphrey Chinasa and Ngwoke Stephen Ifeanyichukwu. (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 |
| 11 | Ezegbe C. C., Nkhata S. G., Ukpong E. S., Ezeh M. C., Okocha K. S., Bernard P. F.. (2025, February), "Physicochemical and sensory quality of breakfast cereals produced from flour blends of maize and pigeon pea", Heliyon, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp e42612 |
| 12 | EZEGBE C. C., JOHN G., OMOLOGBE F., EZEH-NWANDU M. C.. (2025, September), "Functional and sensory evaluation of cashew nut spread complemented with date palm and ripe banana", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 266-271 |
| 13 | EZEGBE Clement Chinedum, OMOLOGBE Felix, EZEH-NWANDU Mary Chikodili, JOHN Gloria. (2025, September), "Proximate composition of cashew nut spread complemented with date palm and ripe banana", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 255 - 259 |
| 14 | Okpalanma F. E., Ukpong S. E., Ezegbe C. C., Nwagbo C. C., Chude C. O.. (2024, March), "Evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of cassava, cocoyam, sweet potato starches and glucose syrups produced from the hydrolysis of the starches with sorghum malt enzyme extract", Food Science and Applied Biotechnology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 24-35 |
| 15 | Ezegbe C.C., Obiora C.U., Ohuche J.C., Orjiakor S.N., Ezemonye, D.C.. (2024, September), "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 |
| 16 | Okpalanma E. F., Ukpong E. S., Emojorho E. E., Nwagbo C. C., and Ezegbe C. C.. (2024, September), "EFFECTS OF COOKING AND STORAGE ON TOTAL-CAROTENE, SELECTED VITAMINS AND MINERALS OF SELECTED NIGERIAN GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES", Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 42, (Issue 1), pp 22-40 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Ekpeno Sunday Ukpong, Emeka Felix Okpalanma, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe. (2024, January), "Effect of milling and temperature of germination on nutrients, bioactive compounds and pasting properties of FARO 44, FARO 57 and NERICA-8 brown rice cultivars", Food Chemistry Advances, Vol. 4, (Issue 100616) |
| 19 | Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Justina Uzoamaka Onyeka, Smith G. Nkhata. (2023, March), "Physicochemical, amino acid profile and sensory qualities of biscuit produced from a blend of wheat and velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) flour", Heliyon, Vol. 9, pp ) e15045 |
| 20 | Okocha K. S., Ezegbe C. C., Victor-Aduloju A. T., Emmanuel E. O., Orjiakor S. N., Mmuoh C. S., Omologbe F., Nnamani V. S., Ishiwu C. N.. (2023, December), "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 |
| 21 | Orjiakor S. N., Obiora C. U., Ezembu E. N., Okocha S. K., Ezegbe C. C., Ezeh M. C., Orjika G. C.. (2023, September), "Improving the Beta-carotene Content of Carrots through Process Optimization", Journal of Advances in Food Science & Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 34–41 |
| 22 | Ezegbe C. C., Okpalanma F. E., Ukpong E. S., Odoh E. N., Okocha K. S., 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 |
| 23 | Ezegbe C. C., Nwosu J. N., Owuamanam C. I., Victor-Aduloju, T. A., Nkhata S.. (2023, July), "Proximate composition and anti-nutritional factors in Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) seed flour as affected by several processing methods", Heliyon, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp e15045 |
| 24 | Ezegbe C. C., Nwosu J. N., Owuamanam C. I., Ukpong S. C.. (2023, March), "Effects of Single and Double Treatment Methods on the Micronutrients in Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Bean) Seed Flour. Asian Food Science Journal", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 33-43 |
| 25 | • Ishiwu, C. N., Nnanwube, I. A., Nkem, J. O., Ezegbe, C. C.. (2023, September), "Investigation of Functional and Sensory Properties of Plantain Flour in Citric Acid", Annals of Science and Engineering Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 317-337 |
| 26 | Ekpeno Sunday Ukpong, Emeka Felix Okpalanma, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe. (2022, December), "Effects of Milling, Germination Durations and Germination Temperatures on Bioactive Compounds and Nutritional Composition of FARO 57 Brown Rice Cultivar", Journal of Food Chemistry & Nanotechnology, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 181-191 |
| 27 | Ezegbe, C. C., Nwosu, J. N., Owuamanam, C. I.. (2022, October), "Effect of different processing treatments on the amino acid profile and functional properties of Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) seed flour", Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 40, (Issue 2), pp 114 - 128 |
| 28 | • Odoh, E. N., Lauretta., M. O., Ikegwu, T. M., Okolo, C. A., Mba, J. C., Ezegbe, C. C., Olubusayo, K. O., Obiegbuna, J. E.. (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 |
| 29 | Ezegbe C. C., Okocha K.S., Anarado C.S., Victor-Aduloju A. T., Onwuka U.N., Ikot I. E.. (2022, December), "Weight Loss, Proximate and Microbial Properties of Fermented and Unfermented Sausages Produced from Snail and Beef Blends", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 18-24 |
| 30 | E. N. Odoh, R. O. Okafor, T. M. Ikegwu, C. A. Okolo, J. C. Mba, C. C. Ezegbe, K. O. Olubusayo, S. N. Orjiakor, J. E. 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 27-34 |
| 31 | • Victor-Aduloju, A. T., Okocha, K. S., Ezegbe, C. C., Anarado, C. S. (2021, July), "Proximate composition and organoleptic properties of Kunun-Zaki enriched with date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera)", Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 9, pp 236-241 |
| 32 | Ezegbe, C. C., Obiegbuna, J.E., Mozobam, G. C., Anarado, C. S.. (2021, August), "Effect of pre-digestion treatments of palm fruits (Elaeis guineensis) on the physical and chemical properties of palm oil. Nigerian Food Journal", Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 39, (Issue 2), pp 128 - 140 |
| 33 | Agu, H. O., Ejike, R. C., Obiegbuna, J. E. and Ezegbe, C. C.. (2021, July), "Production And Physicochemical Properties Of Cake With Different Ratios Of Soy Lecithin", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 20, (Issue 9), pp 1-9 |
| 34 | Ezegbe, C.C., Agu, H.O., Ezeh, M.C., Anarado, C.S., Abah, C.R. and Okocha, K.S.. (2021, May), "Quality Evaluation Of Custard Produced From Blends Of Sweet Potato And Corn Starch Enriched With Deffated Soybean", European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 32-44 |
| 35 | A. T. Victor-Aduloju, H. C. Okonkwo, J. C. Osuji, N. J. Ukachi, I. W. Okonkwo, P. I. Okafor, T. M. Uchegbu, C. C. Ezegbe and A. J. Olopade. (2021, December), "Proximate, Microbial and Sensory Properties of Moi-Moi Produced with Crayfish and Grasshopper", Microbiology Research Journal International, Vol. 31, (Issue 11), pp 55-62 |
| 36 | Kalu, E. O., Okocha, K. S., Ezegbe, C. C.. (2021, July), "Effects of different processing methods on nutrient compositions of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) Inflorescence", International Journal of Applied Science and Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 284 - 295 |
| 37 | Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Udeh, N. S., Okocha, K. S., Ezegbe, C. C.. (2020, April), "Physicochemical and microbial evaluation of tigernut milk sold in selected eateries in Awka, Anambra State", Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 111-115 |
| 38 | Ezegbe, C.C., Anarado, C.S., Agu, H.O., Obiegbuna, J.E., Okocha, K.S.. (2020, November), "Shelf Life Extension Of Food Using Hurdle Technology", Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 39 | Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Nwanja, N. M., Ezegbe, C. C., Okocha, K.S., Aduloju, T.A.. (2020, July), "Phytochemicals and Vitamin Properties of Smoothie flavoured with Mint Leaves Extract", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 29, (Issue 7), pp 24-30 |
| 40 | Okafor, D. C., Agunwah, I. M., Ezegbe, C. C., Ekeoma, C. L., Onuegbu, N.C.. (2019, August), "Sugar Spectra of Syrups Produced from Different Tuber Starches via Crude Enzymes and Amyloglucosidase Sources", . Food Science and Nutrition Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 96-106 |
| 41 | Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Ezegbe, C.C., Adeloju, T.A.. (2018, February), "Antibacterial activity of Solanum lycopersicum Var. ceraciforme on aerobic microbial isolates of Meat", African Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 42 | • Nwosu, J. N., Ezegbe, C. C., Uzomah, A., Iwouno, J.O., Olawuni, I. A.. (2014, September), "Evaluation of the anti-nutritional properties of the seed of Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis).", International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 962-974 |
| 43 | Nwosu, J.N., Ezegbe, C.C., Omeire, G.C., Ahaotu, I., Owuamanam, C.I, Udeozor, L.O.. (2012, April), "Evaluation of the Proximate properties of the Seed and Physicochemical properties of the Oil of Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis)", International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 304-312 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezegbe Clement Chinedum. (2026, June), "Effect of processing techniques on the calcium and potassium content of Mucuna pruriens seed flour", East Central Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology |
| 2 | Ezegbe, C. C. *, Obi C. N., Ubaka, I. T., George, I. C., Ezeh-Nwandu, M. C. and Omologbe, F.. (2025, March), "Proximate Composition Of Fermented Maize-Soybean Composite Flour Blends", FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 3 | Ezegbe, C. C.*, Obi, C. N., Ubaka, I. T., George, I. C., Ezeh-Nwandu, M. C. and Omologbe, F. (2025, March), "Functional Properties of Composite Flours Produced From Blends of Fermented Maize (Zea mays L) And Fermented Soybean (Glycine max) Flour", FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 4 | EZEGBE C. C., UKPONG E. S., OKOCHA K. S., ODOH E. N., ORJIAKOR S. N.. (2024, March), "CALCIUM AND PHOSPHORUS CONTENT OF NON-BIOPROCESSED AND BIO-PROCESSED MUCUNA PRURIENS (EGBARA) SEED FLOUR", FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 5 | OKOCHA K. S., EZEGBE C. C., NNAMANI V. S., VICTOR-ADULOJU A. T., ORJIAKOR S. N., ISHIWU C. N.. (2024, March), "EFFECT OF BLANCHING TIME ON CAROTENE, MINERAL AND VITAMIN COMPOSITION OF ABACHA FROM YELLOW FLESH CASSAVA VARITIES", FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 6 | NWAKUNITE L. C., OYAREBU A. O., EZEGBE C. C.. (2024, March), "PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF FLAKES USING RICE (ORYZA SATIVA) AND KIDNEY BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS) FLOUR BLENDS", FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 7 | Okocha K.S., Nkwocha J.O., Maduakor O. C., Kolawole O.O., Ezegbe C.C., Ezeh M. C., Mofunanya G. N., Ishiwu N.C.. (2024, June), "QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF GROUND WATER IN IIFITE COMMUNITY, AWKA SOUTH, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", REFOSTS |
| 8 | Ezegbe C. C., Okocha K. S., Nduka E. O., Omologbe F., Orjiakor S. N., Odoh E N., Nwosu J. N.. (2023, October), "ZINC AND IRON CONTENTS OF MUCUNA PRURIENS SEED FLOUR AS AFFECTED BY DIFFERENT PROCESSING METHODS.", Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, pp 323 |
| 9 | 1. Ezegbe C. C., Onyekwelu P. U., Mmuoh C. S., Okocha K. S., Igwe N. P.. (2023, March), "Sensory Evaluation and Physicochemical Qualities of Maize-Based Flaked Snacks Complemented with Mucuna pruriens Seed Flour", , pp 189-196 |
| 10 | Mmuoh C. S., Ugoh C. L., Ezegbe C. C., Obiora C.U., Anene N. M, Igwe N.P.. (2023, March), "Determination of Heavy Metals and Microbiological Contamination of Frozen Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) Sold in Eke-Awka Market, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", , pp 202-206 |
| 11 | Okocha K. S., Nwabueze T. U., Onwuka U. N., Ishiwu C. N., Okoli N. A., Kalu E. O., Ezegbe C. C., Nwachukwu O., Ikot I. E., Anene N. M.. (2023, March), "Influence of Ohmic heating on the Proximate Composition and Consumer Acceptability Scores of African Breadfruit Seed Flour", , pp 240-245 |
| 12 | Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Maureen Ngozi Nwafor. (2022, June), "Effect of soaking time and germination on the anti-nutrient and vitamin contents in Mucuna pruriens (Velvet bean) seed", Nigerian Institute of Food Science, East Central Chapter and Technology |
| 13 | Ezegbe, C. C. , Nwafor, M.N.. (2022, June), "Effect of soaking time and germination on the anti-nutrient and vitamin contents in Mucuna pruriens (Velvet bean) seed", Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter |
| 14 | • Ezenwaka C. L., Agu, H. O., Ezegbe, C. C.,Jideani, V. A.. (2020, October), "Some Sensory Attributes Of Ube (Dacryodes Edulis) Paste- Wheat Cake", |
| 15 | Ezegbe, C. C.. (2020, June), "Effect Of Soaking And Cooking Time On The Proximate Composition And Anti-nutrients Content Of Mucuna Pruriens (velvet Bean) Seeds", |
| 16 | Ezegbe, C. C., Okolo, C. A., Madu, L. C., Agu, H.O.. (2019, October), "Effect Of Drying And Uziza (Piper Guineense) Leaf Concentration On The Proximate Composition Of Oven Dried Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)", Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology |
| 17 | Ezegbe, C. C., John, T. N., Agu, H.O.. (2019, October), "Preservative Potential Of Uziza (Piper Guineense) Seed And Leaf On Oven Dried Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus).", Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology |
| 18 | Okolo, C. A., Omanukwue, E. S., Anumudu, C. K., Ezegbe, C. C., Ezembu, E.N .. (2019, October), "Food Loss And Waste Measurement Protocol: Imperative To Food Security In Nigeria.", Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "NEEDS Assessment Staff Training Sponsorship" (March, 2019). Ongoing sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "IKR Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence| Proceedings of the 3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "PROCEESINGS OF THE 11TH REGIONAL FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT OF EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY" (June, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor, "IKR Journal of Engineering and Technology (IKRJET)" (June, 2025) |
| 5 | Editor, "IKR Journal of Clinical Medicine and Medical Research (IKRJCMMR)" (June, 2025) |
| 6 | Editor, "Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal (AFNRJ)" (March, 2025) |
| 7 | Editor, "REGIONAL FOOD SC. AND TECH. SUMMIT PROCEEDINGS FOR 2024 EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER, NIFSTGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY" (June, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Effect of Pretreatment on the Chemical and Sensory Properties of Stiff Dough Produced from Blends of Water yam and Black bean flour" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Comparative Studies on the Estimated Glycemic Indices /Loads of Fufu-like Products from Coconut and Maize Chaffs" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Effects of local stabilizers (Achi, ofor and cocoyam) on the physico-chemical and microbiological properties of yoghurt" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "An overview of thermal and non-thermal food processing and preservation methods" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Analyzing the Science of Apple Juice: Insights Into Production, Preservation, and Health Effects" (April, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Proceedings of the 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University; Theme: Digitalization of Agriculture and Bio-conservation for Food security" (March, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS, REGIONAL FOOD SC. AND TECH. SUMMIT PROCEEDINGS FOR 2024 EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY" (June, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Current trends in dietary management of cardiovascular diseases" (March, 2024) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Current trends in dietary management of cardiovascular diseases" (March, 2024) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Chemical composition and sensory characteristics of cookies produced from wheat and African yam bean flours" (September, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "INFLUENCE OF MORINDA LUCIDA LEAF EXTRACT AS A PHYTOGENIC ADDITIVE IN DRINKING WATER ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS" (October, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | LOC Member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, Accreditation Committee, "Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary, Editorial Sub-Committee, "East Central Chapter, Regional Summit, Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology" (March, 2024 to June, 2024) |
| 4 | Coordinator, "Food Science and Technology Department Business Ventures Committee" (October, 2024) |
| 5 | Secretary, Editorial Committee, "FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE LOC COMMITTEE ON 3RD FAIC CONFERENCERENCE" (June, 2024 to March, 2025) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Food Science and Technology PG Board" (October, 2024) |
| 7 | Departmental Undergraduate Project Coordinator and Academic Board Secretary, "Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | LOC Member/ Communique Committee for 2023 Conference, "Faculty of agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "Students Excursion Committee, Faculty of Agriculture" (June, 2023) |
| 10 | Deputy Chairman, "Library Affairs Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 11 | Faculty of Agriculture Representative, "NDLEA Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology, Awka Zone" (July, 2023) |
| 13 | Deputy Chairman, Library Affairs, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 14 | MEMEBR, "FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMUNIQUE DRAFTING COMMITTEE" (January, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 15 | LOC Member, "East Central Chapter, Regional Conference, Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology, LOC Committee" (February, 2022 to June, 2022) |
| 16 | MEMBER, "QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State." (July, 2021) |
| 17 | Member, "FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE LECTURE SERIES COMMITTEE" (July, 2021) |
| 18 | TEAM MEMEBR, "TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR MOVEMENT TO IFITE OGWARI" (January, 2020) |
| 19 | TIME TABLE OFFICER, "TIMETABLE OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY." (October, 2019) |
| 20 | ACADEMIC ADVISER, "ACADEMIC ADVISER, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2019/2020 GRADUATION CLASS" (October, 2019) |
| 21 | LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, "LABORATORY SUPERVISOR" (October, 2019) |
| 22 | LOC/ member/ Accommodation Committee, "National Institute of Food Science and Technology" (October, 2019 to October, 2019) |
| 23 | LOC Member, "East Central Chapter, Regional Conference, Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology" (June, 2018 to June, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) , United Kingdom" (member since 2025), https://napic.ac.uk/ |
| 2 | Student Member, "INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY" - 01188894 (member since 2020), https://www.ift.org/ |
| 3 | Professional Member, "NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY" - 11/7594/M (member since 2011), https://nifst.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "12th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit, East Central Chapter, Nigerian Food Science and Technology", (East Central Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 3rd June, 2026 to 5th June, 2026; ETF Auditorium, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State. |
| 2 | "National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre Inaugural Conference, United Kingdom.", (National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre, United Kingdom), 15th September, 2025 to 16th September, 2025; University of Sheffield |
| 3 | "Regional Food Science and Technology Summit", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, East Central Chapter.), 5th June, 2025 to 5th June, 2025; International Conference Center, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu State. |
| 4 | "3RD FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; ASUU SECRETARIAT |
| 5 | "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; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 6 | "2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM |
| 7 | "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; International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State. |
| 8 | "Sustainable agriculture, nature conservation and climate change response", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 9 | "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; st. Joseph's Institute, Amaigbo lane, Uwani, Enugu |
| 10 | "Traditional Food Processing: Prospects and Challenges - 43rd Conference Conference and Annual General meeting", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 14th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development centre, Awka, Anambra State |
| 11 | "Innovations in Food Science and Technology for Sustainable Economic Growth - NIFST 42nd Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 15th October, 2018 to 18th October, 2018; Green Legacy Resort, Olusegun obasanjo Presidential library, Abeokuta |
| 12 | "Rejuvenating the Nigerian Economy through promotion of Food Value Chain - Nigerian Institute of food Science and Technology 41st Conference and Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 22nd October, 2017 to 25th October, 2017; International Conference Centre, Herbert Macaulay, FCT, Abuja. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Empowerment for Economic Emancipation", (Tetfund Centre of Excellence on Biomedical, Engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies in collaboration with Faculty of Agriculture , Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 21st May, 2025 to 22nd May, 2025; Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, NAU |
| 2 | "PUBLISH WITH CONFIDENCE AND PROMOTE WITH EASE", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE IN COLLABORATION WITH TETFUND, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL |
| 3 | "HANDS ON TRAINING ON GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING", (TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (BEATS) AND FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NAU), 4th December, 2024 to 4th December, 2024; FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE HALL |
| 4 | "Re-Engineering the University System through Quality Assurance", (Quality Assurance Directorate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 7th December, 2023 to 7th December, 2023; NAU Auditorium |
| 5 | "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning and Research", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in collaboration with Davak Consults, Lagos), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE HALL1 |
| 6 | "RE-ENGINEERING THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM THROUGH QUALITY ASSURANCE", (DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM |
| 7 | "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE IN COLLABORATION WITH DMK CONSULT), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; FAG HALL, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 8 | "laboratory animal (rats and mice) handling with emphasis on humane treatments and husbandry, the 3Rs and ethical issues in the use of animal models", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Animal Research Ethics Committee), 15th March, 2023 to 17th March, 2023; NEEDS ASSESSMENT BUILDING, NAU |
| 9 | "Grant Writing Skill Acquisition Workshop", (Faculty of Agriculture, UNIZIK and Grant/ International Relations Committee), 17th November, 2021 to 17th November, 2021; Faculty of Agriculture, NAU |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Quality Assurance: An index of Academic Exceptionalism", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; FAG CHEM. HALL |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Food Science to Food Fortune: Your recipe for success", (Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.), 2nd April, 2026 to 2nd April, 2026; Online Webinar |
| 2 | "The Alcohol-free Beer revolution: Innovation, Market trends and next generation ingredients", (FoodTech Village, Italy.), 19th March, 2026 to 19th March, 2026; Online Webinar |
| 3 | "Social Laboratory Network Project(SLaNEP)", (Prof. Olufemi M. Adesope), 1st May, 2023 to 1st May, 2023; Zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 8th June, 2020 to 8th June, 2020; VIRTUAL/ ONLINE WEBINAR |
| 2 | "ONLINE WEBINAR WORKSHOP: "THE BOOK PUBLISHING PROCESS: AN ELSEVIER AUTHOR WORKSHOP"", (Elsevier Publishing Inc.), 3rd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; ONLINE |
| 3 | "POST COVID 19 RESEARCH FOCUS: INTEGRATING SOCIAL MARKETING STRATEGY IN FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHES", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 13th May, 2020 to 13th May, 2020; ONLINE |
| 4 | "Nigerian Institute Of Food Science And Technology International Conference", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 14th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; PROF. DORA AKUNYILI WOMEN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA. |
| 5 | "Nigerian Institute Of Food Science And Technology International Conference", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 15th October, 2018 to 18th October, 2018; Olusegun Obasanjo Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Nigerian Institute Of Food Science And Technology International Conference", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 9th October, 2017 to 13th October, 2017; International Conference centre Abuja, Nigeria |