Dr. Emeka Kennedy Amuneke
Dr. Emeka Kennedy Amuneke is a LECTURER I in FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Kennedy Emeka Amuneke, a native of Ezedibia Emekuku Owerri Imo State. I began my education in the early 90s, then proceeded to high school upon graduation. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and a Master's degree in Aquaculture, both from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, and a PhD in Aquaculture from Shanghai Ocean University, China. In addition to my four years of work experience at Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, I've been working as teaching and research staff at the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, since 2017 to date. My research interest is focused on Aquaculture. I am happily married and the marriage is blessed with three lovely children.
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Address: | Fisheries And Aquaculture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Ocean University, China.. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2025) September, 2021 to April, 2025 PhD Aquaculture |
| 2 | Michael Okpara University Of Aqriculture, Umudike Umuahia Abia State Nigeria. (Master Degree, November, 2013) October, 2010 to May, 2013 M.Sc. Aquaculture |
| 3 | Michael Okpara University Of Aqriculture, Umudike Umuahia Abia State Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2009) October, 2003 to September, 2008 B. Fisheries Fisheries |
| 4 | Okigwe National Grammar School, Umuna Okigwe. (SSCE, October, 2003) September, 1997 to August, 2003 SSCE WASSCE |
| 5 | Umuna Primary School, Umuna Okigwe. (FSLC, September, 1997) September, 1992 to July, 1997 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Postgraduate Supervisor/ Teacher, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Exam Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2021 to January, 2023 |
| 4 | SIWES Co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2017 to January, 2023 |
| 5 | Teaching and Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2017 to Present |
| 6 | Industrial Training officer, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo July, 2013 to April, 2017 |
| 7 | Time Table Officer, Imo State Polytechnic UmuAgwo June, 2013 to April, 2017 |
| 8 | Academic Staff Position (Lecturer III), Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo May, 2013 to May, 2017 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Justice Frimpong Amankwah, Wu Jin, Xueyan Ma, Pao Xu, Haibo Wen, Kennedy Emeka Amuneke, Brian Pelekelo Munganga, Kang Li, Jingwei Liu, Hongxia Li. (2025, April), "Salinity Tolerance in Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens): Investigating Biochemical, Antioxidant, Digestive Enzyme, and Gene Expression Responses to Acute Salinity Stress", Animals, Vol. 15, (Issue 7), pp 1-21 |
| 2 | Kennedy Emeka Amuneke, Ahmed E Elshafey, Yuanhao Liu, Jianzhong Gao, Justice Frimpong Amankwah, Bin Wen, Zaizhong Chen. (2025, February), "Impact of Temperature Manipulations on Growth Performance, Body Composition, and Selected Genes of Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio koi)", Fishes, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-24 |
| 3 | Onoja Clement Raphael, Ekeh Benedicta Ozioma, Izundu Ijeoma Monica, Amuneke Kennedy Emeka. (2025, September), "Antimicrobial Resistance of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Selected Aquaculture Sites in Awka, Southeast, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | Clement Raphael Onoja, Chizoba Sophia Ezedinma, Kennedy Emeka Amuneke, Ijeoma Monica Izundu. (2023, September), "Microbiological Status and Physico-Chemical Parameters of Fish and Water Samples across Selected Farms in South East Nigeria", ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 175-188 |
| 5 | Ikeogu CF, Ofuokwu EC, Ezembu EN, Amuneke KE, Oguntade OR, and Akinrotimi OA. (2023, May), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Levels in Clarias gariepinus Dried with Traditional and Modern Smoking Kiln", International Journal of Oceanography and Aquaculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1-5 |
| 6 | Okeke, P. A.* , Adibe, A. C. , Evulobi, O. O. C. , Okoye, A. E. and Amuneke, K. E.. (2022, December), "Comparative Evaluation Of The Sensory Properties Of Fish And Beef Kilishi (Roasted) As Food Snacks", RESEARCH JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 141 - 147 |
| 7 | PA Okeke, KE Amuneke, OOC Evulobi. (2022, December), "Comparative study of physico-chemical parameters and microbial load of aqua media of different receptacles used in culturing Clarias gariepinus", Global Journal of Fisheries Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 40 - 45 |
| 8 | Evulobi, O.O.C., Okeke, P.A., Amuneke, K.E., Obi, I. and Ogbonnaya, H. F. (2022, February), "Partial Characterization and Use of Activated Charcoal from Different Sources in Pollution Abatement in Aquaculture", FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 531-539 |
| 9 | 4. Okeke Patrick A., Evulobi Onyedikachi O.C., Nwankwo, Chidimma G., Amuneke, Kennedy E., Uzoeto Ifeanyi. (2021, August), "Assessment Of Some Heavy Metals And Physicochemical Parameters Of The Streams And Wetland Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria", International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, pp 52-58 |
| 10 | Okeke Patrick. A., Evulobi Onyedikachi.O.C., Amuneke Kennedy. E.. (2021, September), "Comparative Analysis Of The Sanitation Labour Costs And Benefits Associated With The Use Of Different First Feeds In Clarias Gariepinus Nursery", International Journal of life Sciences Research www.rsearchpublish.com, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 33-38 |
| 11 | Amuneke, K.E., Oguntade, O.R., Ikeogu, F.C. and Nomeh,U.A.. (2020, April), "Effect Of Natural Preservatives On The Organoleptic Characteristics And Storage Stability Of Smoked Heterotis Niloticus", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, pp 31-35 |
| 12 | Amuneke, K.E., Igbodiegwu, G.C., Okeke, P. A., and Adibe, A.C.. (2020, April), "Bacteriological Profile Of Selected Fish Species And Water Sample From Otuocha River Anambra State", Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, pp 11-26 |
| 13 | Amuneke, K.E., Evulobi, O.C., Odo, S.N., Orji, R.C.A. (2019, December), "Growth Performance, Feed Utilization And Body Composition Of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fingerlings Fed At Different Frequencies", Int’l Journal of Agric and Rural Development, pp 4334-4343 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Kennedy Emeka Amuneke, Zaizhong Chen, Bin Wen, Jianzhong Gao, Justice Frimpong Amankwah, Yuanhao Liu. (2025, March), "The Effect of Different Temperature Manipulations on Growth Responses, Body Composition, and Selected Genes of Koi carp Seed", , pp 54 |
| 2 | Yusuf, A., Zhao, L., Huang, X., Micah, A.D., Umar, R., Alhassan, A.B., Dambo, A., Mohammed, A.N. Akpotu, J.O., Obetta, C., Maiwada, S., Isah, Z.M. Emeka, K.A.. (2022, November), "Dietary Arachidonic Acid Levels Blended with Fish Oil in Diet Effects on Growth and Hepatopancrease Fatty Acid Profile in Litopenaeus vannamei (White Shrimp).", , (Issue 37), pp 67-72 |
| 3 | Okeke, P.A., Amuneke, K.E., Adibe, A.C and Egwui, P.C.. (2017, October), "Assessment Of Heavy Metal Concentrations Of Amansea River Using Oreochromis Niloticus", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, pp 191-194 |
| 4 | Adibe, A.C., Okeke, P.A., Nwuba.L.A and Amuneke, K.E. (2017, October), "Assessment Of Heavy Metal In Water, Sediments And Fish Fauna Samples Of Ogbujilekwe/idozu River, Anambra State", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, pp 205-211 |
| 5 | Evulobi,O.O.C., Okeke.P.A., Amuneke.K.E., Adibe.A.C., Ibemenuga.K.N. and Okoli. M.U. (2017, October), "Physico-chemical Parameters And Zooplankton Distribution Of Ogbujilekwe/idozu Stream Oraukwu Anambra State Nigeria", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, pp 215-220 |
| 6 | Amuneke, K.E., Okeke, P.A and Agorua, U.N.. (2017, October), "Aquaculture And Fisheries: A Tool Towards Fish Food Security In A Recessed Nigerian Economy", Fish Society of Nigeria, pp 134-137 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "PhD Grant (Chinese Government Scholarship)" (September, 2021 to July, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Chinese Government Scholarship Council |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Temperature-Dependent Modulation of Reproductive Performance and Endocrine Responses in GnRH-Induced Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio Var. communis) in North West Himalaya, Kashmir" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Synergistic Effects of Chilling and Brining on the Quality and Safety of Freshwater Fish Species from Western Ethiopian Reservoirs" (May, 2026) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Optimization of smoking kiln operation and the impact of storage duration on the qualities of smoked catfish (Clarias gariepinus)" (September, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF FINGER-MILLET “FURA”" (July, 2019) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Immpact of methyl parathion (an organophosphate) on the behavioral response of heteropnetues fossilis (bloch)" (June, 2018) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Equipment and Laboratory)" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Grant, Research and Development, Linkages and international Relation))" (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Participant, "Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria" (September, 2025 to September, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Technical Team)" (January, 2020 to July, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria" (member since 2025), hppt://www.aasn.com |
| 2 | Research Member, "Shanghai Ocean University, China" - DO210100104 (member since 2021), hppt://www.shou.edu.cn |
| 3 | Research Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" - SS-3490 (member since 2017), hppt://www.unizik.edu.ng |
| 4 | Professional Member, "Fisheries Society of Nigeria" - PM No. 2179 (member since 2014), https://fison.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Graduate Member, "Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Umuahia Abia State" - MOUAU/03/3499, MOUAU/MSc/10/1086 (member since 2009), hppt://www.mouau.edu.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Annual Conferences of Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria", (Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria), 23rd September, 2025 to 26th September, 2025; Twin Tower Hotel and Suites Nnewi, Anambra State |
| 2 | "3rd Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, International conference, 2025.", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, |
| 3 | "World Aquaculture Triennial Conference 2025", (Wolrd Aquaculture Society), 6th March, 2025 to 10th March, 2025; New Orleans, Lousiana USA |
| 4 | "3rd International Symposium on Integrated Agriculture and Aquaculture and Water Resource Management", (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Collaboration with Shanghai Ocean University, China), 19th September, 2024 to 21st September, 2024; Shanghai, China |
| 5 | "2nd Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Hybrid International conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "37th Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria.", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria), 30th October, 2022 to 4th November, 2022; Federal College of Education Yola |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Blue Economy and Ocean Governance", (Ocean Academy of Science and Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research), 3rd November, 2025 to 7th November, 2025; Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research |
| 2 | "Cultural and Indigenous perspective of the Ocean", (Ocean Academy of Science and Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research), 15th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "2024 Graduate Thesis Report Meeting", (College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University), 8th April, 2024 to 9th April, 2024; Shanghai, China |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Workshop On Deepening Research Competence For Effective Scholarship,", (School of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 9th October, 2018 to 12th October, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Workshop On Improving Research Capacity For Sustainable Development,", (School of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 22nd January, 2018 to 1st February, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 3 | "32nd Fisheries Society Of Nigeria Annual Conference 2017", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria), 23rd October, 2017 to 28th October, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "30th Fisheries Society Of Nigeria Annual Conference 2015", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria), 22nd November, 2015 to 27th November, 2015; Delta State University, Asaba Campus |
| 5 | "A 3 Day Training Workshop With The Theme: Strategies Towards Enhancing Fish Production In South East Nigeria Ecological Zone", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria Imo State Chapter in Collaboration with the Centre for Agricultural Research, Federal University of Technology, Owerri), 29th September, 2014 to 3rd October, 2014; Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
| 6 | "Training On Computer Operation", (Systematics Computer Learning Centre, in affiliation with Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri.), 1st April, 2009 to 24th July, 2009; Systematics Computer Learning Centre, Owerri Imo State |
| 7 | "Training On Universal Mandatory Information Technology (UMIT)", (AFRIHUB Training Institute in Collaboration with Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike), 1st September, 2008 to 19th December, 2008; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike |