Dr. Chigoziri Theresa Ogu
Dr. Chigoziri Theresa Ogu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Chigoziri Theresa Ogu
Doctor of Microbiology, 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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2019) January, 2018 to December, 2018 PGDE Educational Foundations |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2015) January, 2010 to September, 2014 PhD. Industrial Microbiology Industrial Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, October, 2008) April, 2006 to July, 2008 MSc. Applied Microbiology & Brewing Industrial Microbiology |
| 4 | Imo State University Owerri, Imo State. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2003) October, 1999 to November, 2003 Microbiology |
| 5 | Royal Foundation Secondary School, Awada-Obosi. (SSCE, June, 1999) January, 1999 to June, 1999 West African Senior School Certificate |
| 6 | Queen Of The Rosary College, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1998) October, 1987 to December, 1992 The West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate |
| 7 | Sancta Maria Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, December, 1995) September, 1987 to June, 1992 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Part-time Microbiology Tutor, St. Charles Boromeo College Of Nursing December, 2018 to April, 2019 |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Legacy University Okija, Anambra State October, 2018 to May, 2019 |
| 3 | Tutorial Facilitator and Project Supervisor (Part-time), National Open University, Awka Study Centre March, 2015 to February, 2018 |
| 4 | Academic Supervisor, Christ The King Nursery & Primary School, Onitsha April, 2009 to July, 2017 |
| 5 | Medical Record Officer, Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital & Maternity Waterside, Onitsha. June, 2006 to September, 2007 |
| 6 | Teacher(Corp Member), Federal Government Girls College Lbusa, Delta State March, 2005 to March, 2006 |
| 7 | Trainee, Life Breweries May, 2002 to July, 2002 |
| 8 | Trainee, Lisdom Reference Laboratory May, 2001 to July, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | .Ogu, C.T., Umeh, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Ohuche, J.C., Agwuna, L.. (2025, April), "Characteristics of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Isolated from an Indigenous Fermented Beverage (Burukutu) as Potential Brewer’s Yeast for Beer Production", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 661-670 |
| 2 | J.C. Okonkwo, Nwankwo, Precious Amaka, Chigoziri Theresa Ogu, Ezenyilimba, B.N, Okonkwo, A.P, Ejivade, O.M, Okonkwo, I.F, Nwankwo, C.A.. (2025, February), "Study of Common Pathogens in Poultry Industries in Ifite-Ogwari, Anyamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 75-84 |
| 3 | Okoye, M.C., Okonkwo, J.C., Mbah, Anthonia Nkiruka, Ogu, C.T., Okonkwo, I.F.. (2025, March), "Common Pathogens Associated with Poultry Production in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 4 | Onyeka,M. Ikele, Chigoziri, T. Ogu, Xiuping Jiang, George, A. Cavender. (2024, September), "Evaluation of Different Lactic Acid Bacteria as Starter Cultures for Nono - A West African Fermented Diary Product", Foods, Vol. 13, pp 3030 |
| 5 | Okaa, C.T., Ogu, C.T., Chukwujekwu, A.G.. (2024, December), "Microbiological Quality of Sediment and Water Samples from Samples from Selected Surface Waters in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 38, (Issue 2), pp 7161 - 7166 |
| 6 | Ogu, C.T., Mbah, N.k., Odibo, F.j.C.. (2024, December), "Purification and Characterization of Digitaria exilis Protease (White Acha)", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 38, (Issue 2), pp 7236 - 7242 |
| 7 | Nwiyi, I.U, Umeh, S.O, Ogu, C.T, Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N.O, Ohuche, J.C, Udenweze, E.C, Ikegwuonu, E.A. (2023, August), "Mixed Fruit Wine Produced from Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) and Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) using Yeast from Ripe Shaddock Fruits", International Journal of Agrculture and Environmental Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 1-16 |
| 8 | C.T. Ogu, N.E. Nwakoby, F.J.C. Odibo. (2023, July), "Studies on the Malting Parameters of Two Acha Species Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua", Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Vol. 29, (Issue 8), pp 80-89 |
| 9 | Ogu,C.T.,Umeh, S.O.,Nwiyi,I.U.,lkele,M.O.,Okonkwo,l.F.,Aguna,L.. (2022, January), "Application of Palm Wine Yeast Species in Beer Brewing", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 67-75 |
| 10 | Ogu, C.T, Maduekwe, E.J,. (2021, May), "Microbial Flora Of Post-Harvested Tomatoes And The Effect Of Sodium Hypochlorite On The Microbial Load", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 84-86 |
| 11 | Umeh, S.O, Nwiyi, I.U, Ogu, C.T, Okeke, B.C, Dimejesi, S.A,. (2021, June), "Isolation And Possible Usage Of Yeast Strains From Indigenous Drinks For Possible Application In Brewing.", World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 40-44 |
| 12 | Umeh, S.O. Nwiyi, I.U, Ogu, C.T,. (2021, June), "Effect Of Egg Shells Washing On The Keeping Quality And Microbial Load Of The Egg Contents Stored At 40C", World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 40-44 |
| 13 | 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 422-433 |
| 14 | Okaa,A.I, Ogu, C.T,. (2020, February), "Physicochemical Analysis And Seasonal Vatiations Of Sediment And Water Samples From Selected Surface Waters In Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 210-216 |
| 15 | Ogu, T.C, Okaa, A.I,. (2018, June), "Hot Water Extract And Diastatic Power Development During Malting Of Acha (Digitaria Exilis)", IDOSR Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 70-72 |
| 16 | Okaa, A.!, Ogu, T.C.,. (2016, May), "Identification of Amylolytic Yeasts And Fermentation Of Cassava Waste Water For Biomass Productiona", IDOSR Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 159-162 |
| 17 | Ezemba, C.C, Ogu, C.T.. (2015, May), "Isolation and Characterization of Lysine Producing bacteria from Palm Wine", Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 230-240 |
| 18 | Ogu,T.C, Okaa, A.I, Ozokpo, A.C, Onochie, C.C,. (2015, January), "Microbial Deterioration Of Paints", African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 190-194 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Development of Rapid Test Kit for Lassa Fever Detection using Diagnostic Viral Biomakers" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Development of Rapid Test Kit for Lassa Fever Detection using Diagnostic Viral Biomakers" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Microbiological Contamination Levels of Tomatoes Produced and Sold in Niamey, Niger: A Comparative Analysis" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "ldentification and Characterization of fungi in Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) drink produced and hawked in Eket Metropolis, Nigeria." (November, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "M.Sc. External Defence" (April, 2022 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "M.Sc.Proposal Defence" (September, 2021 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Seminar Defence" (February, 2020 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary Office Allocation Committee, "Department of Applied Microbiology & Brewing" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Departmental Representative, "Directorate of Research and Innovation" (August, 2024) |
| 3 | Alumni Commitee Secretary, "Department of Applied Microbiology & Brewing" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Departmental Representative, "Faculty Library Committee" (February, 2023 to February, 2025) |
| 5 | Committee Member, "Brochure/ Editorial Alumni Converge Committee" (November, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 6 | Course Adviser/ Examination Officer, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (July, 2021 to December, 2022) |
| 7 | Course Adviser/ Examination Officer, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (June, 2019 to October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Organization for Women in Science for the developing world" (member since 2021), https://council.science/member/organization-for-women-in-science-for-the-developing-worlds-owsd/ |
| 2 | Professional Member, "American Society for Microbiology" (member since 2020), https://asm.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" (member since 2019), https://nsm.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium" (member since 2019), https://ngbc.unizik.edu.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology" (member since 2015), https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100058693 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "TCE-BEATS/FBS MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024", (TCE-BEATS/FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES), 12th October, 2024 to 12th November, 2024; FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE NEEDS, ASSESSMENT HALL, SCIENCE VILLAGE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 2 | "3rd lnternational Biosciences Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; ASUU NAU SECRETARIAT COMPLEX UNIZIk |
| 3 | "9th Annual Symposium and General Meeting", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 7th March, 2024 to 7th May, 2024; Chisco Auditorium |
| 4 | "43rd Scientific Conference & Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 6th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; University of Port Hscourt |
| 5 | "43rd Scientific Conference & Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 6th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; University of Port Hscourt |
| 6 | "6th South East Annual Zonal Symposium And Zonal Meeting, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State", (Nigerian Society For Microbiology (South East Zone)), 7th August, 2019 to 9th August, 2019; Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State |
| 7 | "NAU Genomics And Bioinformatics Conference", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 31st May, 2019 to 31st May, 2019; Chisco Auditorium Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 8 | "Introduction To Bioinformatics", (Pan African Bioinformatics Network for H3Africa (H3ABionet)), 12th May, 2019 to 20th August, 2019; Online |
| 9 | "21st Annual FADIB Conference, Workshop And General Meeting (NAU)", (Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology), 23rd November, 2015 to 25th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Laboratory Instrumentation", (Department of Applied Microbiology & Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th December, 2024 to 7th December, 2024; Applied Microbiology & Brewing Laboratory |
| 2 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund Workshop", (Directorate of Research & lnnovation Workshop), 18th August, 2024 to 18th August, 2024; ASUU NAU SECRETARIAT COMPLEX UNIZIk |
| 3 | "Responsible Conduct of Research", (Center for Bioethics of Research), 15th May, 2024 to 15th May, 2024; ONLINE |
| 4 | "Basic To Advanced Molecular Techniques Workshop", (Molecular Research foundation for Students and Scientists (MRFSS)), 18th November, 2019 to 21st November, 2019; Molecular Research foundation for Students and Scientists Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 5 | "Molecular Research Foundation For Students And Scientists Bioinformatics Workshop", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics and Consortium), 3rd October, 2019 to 4th October, 2019; Chisco Auditorium NAU |
| 6 | "Grant Writing Workshop", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics), 27th August, 2019 to 28th August, 2019; Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "Bioinformatics Workshop", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium), 4th August, 2019 to 4th August, 2019; Bioinform Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "Conflict of Interest", (Center for Bioethics of Research), ONLINE |