Dr. Chinenye Uzoamaka Ezebialu
Dr. Chinenye Uzoamaka Ezebialu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Ezebialu, Chinenye Uzoamaka (PhD). A graduate of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Department (Medical Microbiology option)
, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.Personal Information
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2016) January, 2011 to December, 2016 Ph.D Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2016) January, 2011 to December, 2016 Ph.D Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2010) October, 2007 to February, 2010 M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2010) October, 2007 to February, 2010 Ph.D Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2002) March, 1999 to November, 2002 B.Sc Applied Microbiology |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2002) February, 1999 to November, 2002 BSc. Applied Microbiology Applied Microbiology |
| 7 | Our Lady's Special Science School, Nnobi. (SSCE, June, 1997) September, 1991 to June, 1997 SSCE Senior School Certificate |
| 8 | Bright Primary School, Oba. (FSLC, October, 1995) January, 1986 to August, 1991 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu October, 2017 to June, 2019 |
| 3 | Research Assistant, Malaria Consortium On Outlet Mapping For Private Sector Malaria RDT Use In Anambra State April, 2014 to May, 2013 |
| 4 | Biology teacher, Glory Royal Academy, Awka Etiti, Anambra State February, 2006 to December, 2006 |
| 5 | Class Teacher, Home Science Association Primary School, Ikoyi, Lagos May, 2005 to October, 2006 |
| 6 | Assistant Laboratory Officer, General Hospital, Biu, Borno State September, 2003 to September, 2004 |
| 7 | Industrial Attachment, Regina Caeli Hospital, Awka January, 2002 to March, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | 1. Anyamene, Christopher Okwudili; Godwin, Victor Chukwusom and Ezebialu, Chinenye Uzoamaka. (2023, June), "Isolation and Characterization of Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Pathogens Present in Hospital Environment within Awka Metropolis", International Digital Organization for Scientific Research Journal of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 63-91 |
| 2 | J. C. Adindu, J.C., Anyamene, C.O., Ezebialu, C.U., Chukwukaelo, D.C.,Chude, C,F., Eruala, L.E and Umeofor, A. (2023, May), "In-vitro and In-vivo Anti-Candidal Effect of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves Extracts", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 23, (Issue 6), pp 27-37 |
| 3 | Anyebe, M.; Anyamene, C.; Ezebialu C. U. (2023, May), "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection among Adults with HIV/AIDS in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility at Awka", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 557-568 |
| 4 | Obikpo, L., Onyia, F. C., Offe, I. M., Ezeilo, C. M, Ezebialu, C., and Afunwa, R. A.. (2022, April), "Bacteriological quality of community well water and public health concerns in Enugu urban, Nigeria", African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 190-200 |
| 5 | I. A. Ojiuko, C. O. Anyamene, C. U. Ezebialu, A. P. Unamadu, C. S. Alisigwe. (2021, May), "Antibacterial Activities Of Psidium Guajava (Guava) And Velvet Tamarin (Icheku) Local Chewing Sticks On Streptococcus Mutans Isolated From Human Mouth", Scientific Research Publication, Vol. 11, pp 80-90 |
| 6 | Ezebialu, C. U, Ezebialu, I. U, and Ezenyeaku, C. C.. (2021, July), "Persistence Of Cervical Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Cohort Of Women In Awka, Nigeria", African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 344-351, African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology |
| 7 | A. P. Unamadu, C. O. Anyamene, C. U.Ezebialu, I. A. Nwafor, O. C. Edward. (2021, August), "Studies On Hepatitis C Virus Prevalence Rate Among HIV Positive And HIV Negative Patients Of Tertiary Health Facility", South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 7-14, South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology |
| 8 | Uchechukwu G. Nwankwo, Chinenye U. Ezebialu, Joachim O. Ezeadila, Ikechukwu Okoli. (2020, January), "Macroscopy And Microscopy Urinalysis: A Vital Screening Procedure For Urinary Tract Infections (UTI S ) In A Hospital In Awka, Nigeria", Macrothink Institute, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 143-153, Journal of Biology and Life Science |
| 9 | C. U. Ezebialu, I. U. Ezebialu, G. O. Ezeifeka, R. A. U. Nwobu, C. O. Okani, C. M. Chukwubuike. (2020, March), "Prevalence Of Cervical Human Pappillomavirus Infection In Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol. 8, pp 37-47, Journal of Biosciences and Medicines |
| 10 | Chinenye U. Ezebialu, Ikechukwu B. Awuribeh, Ebere M. Eze, Chigoziri T. Ogu, Uchechukwu G. Nwankwo, Ruth Asikiya Afunwa. (2020, September), "Screening And Characterization Of Antibiotic Producing Organisms From Waste Dump Soil Sample", Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 10, pp 422-43, Advances in Microbiology |
| 11 | Eze, E.M; Ezebialu, C.U; Unegbu, V.N; Nneji, I.R.. (2019, June), "Prevalence Of Keratinophiic Fungi And Other Dermatophytes From Soils Of Nnewi In Anambra State, Nigeria", Novel Research in Microbiology Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 379-386, Novel Research in Microbiology Journal |
| 12 | R. A Afunwa, G. O . Igwe, E. C . Afunwa, C U Ezebialu , M. N . Unachukwu, C. E Okoli. (2019, February), "Bacteriological Examination O F Utensils A Nd Hands O F Food Vendors I N A University Cafeteria I N Enugu, Nigeria R.", Macrothink Institute, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 98-106, Journal of Biosciences and Medicines |
| 13 | Unegbu Nnachetam Valetine, Nkwoemeka Ndidi Ethel, Ezebialu Chinenye Uzoamaka, Ezennia Obioma Jennifer, Egwuatu Pius. (2018, May), "Prevalence And Antibiogram Of Nosocomial Bacteria Isolated From Hospital Environment", National Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 7-12 |
| 14 | Ezebialu Chinenye Uzoamaka, Ezebialu Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma, Ezeifeka George Okey, Nwobu Reuben Udeozo Anyichukwu, Unegbu Valentine Nnachetam, Eze Ebere. (2018, August), "Knowledge Of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) And Its Vaccine Among Female Undergraduates In Awka, South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 62-64, International Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
| 15 | Unegbu Nnachetam Valetine, Ezebialu Chinenye Uzoamaka, Nkwoemeka Ndidi Ethel, Eze Ebere Mary, Ezennia Obioma Jennifer. (2018, May), "Phytochemical Analysis And Antibacterial Activities Of Aloe Vera Leaves Extracts On Bacteria Isolated From Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients From Hospital Environment", National Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 13-17, National Journal of Advanced Research |
| 16 | Unegbu Nnachetam Valentine, Ezennia Obioma Jennifer, Nkwoemeka Ndidi Ethel, Emmanuel Nnabuike Ugbo, Ezebialu Chinenye Uzoamaka and Eze Ebere Mary. (2017, August), "PREVALENCE OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS AND PLASMID PROFILE OF BACTERIA ISOLATES FROM HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 75-85, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| 17 | Ifeanyichukwu U. Ezebialu Ahizechukwu C. Eke, Dorothy A. Ezeagwuna, Chukwuemeka E. Nwachukwu, Francis Ifediata, Chinenye U. Ezebialu. (2012, July), "Prevalence, Pattern, And Determinants Of Placental Malaria In A Population Of Southeastern Nigerian Parturients", International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, (Issue 2012), pp e860–e865, International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
| 18 | Ezebialu C.U, Chukwura E.I, Ezebialu I.U. (2010, April), "). Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Wound Infections At National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 1987-1192 |
| 19 | • Ezebialu, C.U, Chukwura, E.I., Ezebialu, I.U. (2009, November), "Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Wound Infections At National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 1987-1192 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | • Eze, E.M., Babenimibo, K.T and Ezebialu, C.U. (2021, August), "Isolation And Characterization Of Dermatophytes From Students’ Bathing Places", 7th NSM (Nigerian Society for Microbiology) South East Annual Zonal Symposium and Zonal Meeting, pp AD-025 |
| 2 | Nwankwo, U.G., Ezebialu, C.U., Ezeadila, J.O., Okoli Ikechukwu. (2021, June), "Prevalence Of Uropathogens And Associated Risk Factors In Urinary Tract Infection In Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic In A Teaching Hospital In Awka, Nigeria", Proceeding of the 5th Biennial Conference of the Owsd Nigeria, Umudike, pp 289-299 |
| 3 | • Eze, E.M., Babenimibo, K.T, Ezebialu, C.U.. (2021, ), "Isolation And Characterization Of Dermatophytes From Students’ Bathing Places", A paper presented at the 6th NSM (Nigerian Society for Microbiology) South East Annual Zonal Symposium and Zonal Meeting held at Federal University of, pp AD-025 |
| 4 | Nwakanma, C., Eziebialu, C. and Ibeagi-Okezie. (2021, June), "AN ASSESSMENT OF MICROBIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HOSPITAL WASTE WATER LOCATED IN ENUGU METROPOLIS", Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Conference of the OWSD, Umudike 2021, pp 487-493 |
| 5 | • Ezebialu, C.U, Awuribeh, I.B, Eze, E.M, Mba, M.I, Afunwa, R.A. (2019, August), "Screening And Isolation Of Antibiotic Producing Bacteria And Fungi From Soil", A paper presented at the 6th NSM (Nigerian Society for Microbiology) South East Annual Zonal Symposium and Zonal Meeting held at Federal University of, pp AB 028 |
| 6 | • Ezebialu, C.U., Ezebialu, I.U, Ezeifeka, G.O., Nwobu, R.A.U. (2017, June), "Prevalence Of Human Papillomavirus Infection In Awka", 4th NSM (Nigerian Society for Microbiology) South East Zonal Symposium and Zonal meeting, pp 36 |
| 7 | • Nwankwo, U.G., Anyamene, C.O., Ezebialu, C.U. (2017, June), "Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection In Undergraduates Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", 4th NSM (Nigerian Society for Microbiology) South East Zonal Symposium and Zonal meeting, pp 38 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Development of Rapid Test Kit for Lassa Fever Detection using Diagnostic Viral Biomarkers" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "The Bioscientist Journal" (May, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal" (April, 2020) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Journal" (July, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, UNECO SUG election, "Students' Affairs Union Electoral Commission (UNECO), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to January, 2023) |
| 2 | Teaching Assistant, "H3ABioNet Pan African Bioinformatic Network for H3Africa" (July, 2022 to October, 2022) |
| 3 | Teaching Assistant, "H3ABioNet Pan African Bioinformatic Network for H3Africa" (July, 2021 to October, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, UNECO SUG election, "Students' Affairs Union Electoral Commission (UNECO), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 5 | Financial Secretary, Departmental welfare committee, "Applied Microbiology and Brewing Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2021) |
| 6 | Exam Officer, "Applied Microbiology and Brewing Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" - E0197 (member since 2010), https://nsm.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "The second conference of the Nigerian Bioinformatic and Genomics Network", (Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network in Collaboration with Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara), 11th October, 2021 to 13th October, 2021; LandMark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "• The 6th NSM (Nigerian Society For Microbiology) South East Annual Zonal Symposium And Zonal Meeting", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology- South East), 4th August, 2021 to 8th August, 2021; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State |
| 2 | "BACTERIAL GENOMES: ACCESSING AND ANALYSING MICROBIAL GENOME DATA WELLCOME GENOME CAMPUS ADVANCED COURSES AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES", (Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences in collaboration with Future Learn), 13th October, 2020 to 1st November, 2020; Future Lear Online-Website |
| 3 | " Online Course On Introduction To Bioinformatics (IBT)", (, Pan African Bioinformatics Network for H3Africa), 12th May, 2020 to 20th August, 2020; Online |
| 4 | "Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Competency-based Approach", (World Health Organization), 8th April, 2020 to 9th April, 2020; Online course |
| 5 | "BIOINFORMATICS WORKSHOP", (NAU GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS CONSORTIUM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA in collaboration with MOLECULAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR STUDENTS AND SCIENTISTS), 3rd October, 2019 to 4th October, 2019; Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "• The 5th NSM (Nigerian Society For Microbiology) South East Annual Zonal Symposium And Zonal Meeting", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology, South East), 7th August, 2019 to 9th August, 2019; Abia State University, Uturu |
| 7 | "Entry Level Bioinformatics Workshop", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics consortium in collaboration with Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists), 31st July, 2019 to 2nd August, 2019; Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "Building Capacity In Bioinformatics And Genomics Conference", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics), 30th May, 2019 to 31st May, 2019; Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "AuthorAID Online Course Toolkit Programme "Course Supervisor" Track", (AuthorAID), 13th November, 2018 to 10th December, 2018; Online course |
| 10 | "• The 4th National Biosafety Conference (NBC)", (National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) in collaboration with Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, the Nile University of Nigeria, Godfrey Okoye University, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, AU-NEPAD ABNE and Program for Biosafety Systems), 12th September, 2018 to 13th September, 2018; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma |
| 11 | "Research Writing In Sciences", (AuthorAID), 4th September, 2018 to 29th October, 2018; Online course |
| 12 | "• The 1st International Conference On Global Warming, Climate Change Mitigation And Nuclear Threats (ICOGANT)", (Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu), 26th February, 2018 to 1st March, 2018; Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu |
| 13 | "• The 4th NSM (Nigerian Society For Microbiology) South East Zonal Symposium And Zonal Meeting", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology, South East), 29th June, 2017 to 30th June, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka |
| 14 | "• The 21st Annual Conference/workshop Of The Foundation For African Development Through International Biotechnology", (Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology), 24th November, 2015 to 25th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 15 | "• The 36th Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 8th October, 2012 to 11th October, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 16 | "1. Molecular Biology Workshop", (Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 2nd May, 2011 to 5th May, 2011; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |