Dr. Onyeka Micheal Ikele
Dr. Onyeka Micheal Ikele is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
An enthusiastic and adaptable microbiologist with special passion for research on antimicrobial resistance spread from microorganisms of food and animal origin to human microbiome; with core interest in the use of natural antimicrobial alternatives (probiotics and prebiotics) obtained from functional foods, for the management of infections.
My core competence is in Food Microbiology.
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, August, 2018) January, 2014 to August, 2018 PhD Food Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2013) February, 2011 to February, 2013 M.Sc Food Microbiology |
| 3 | Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2011) January, 2011 to December, 2011 PDE Science Education Professional Diploma |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) January, 2006 to July, 2009 B.Sc Applied Microbiology And Brewing |
| 5 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha. (SSCE, July, 2005) September, 1999 to July, 2005 WASSC |
| 6 | St. Andrew's Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, May, 2000) September, 1993 to July, 1999 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Post-doctoral research scholar, Clemson University South Carolina February, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2019 to February, 2023 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | 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 Dairy Product", Foods |
| 2 | Chika Bright Ikele, Onyeka Michael Ikele, Nkiruka Francisca Oparaku, Rose Nduka Obiezue, Ikem Chris Okoye, George Promise, Nnadi Uche, Adaeze Arinze. (2024, May), "Botanical Control of Multiple Drug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in Clarias gariepinus", Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology |
| 3 | Chidozie, C. P., Edokwe, E.S., Ukibe, N.R., Agu, K.C., Ikele, M.O., Ogbodo U. C., Obeagu, E. I., Kalu, O. A., Ukibe, E.G.. (2024, February), "Biomarkers Associated with AIDS-Defining Malignancies in Children", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews |
| 4 | Nwozor, N.C., Ikele, M.O., Nwiyi, I.U., Oguno, S.I., Osilo, C.. (2023, June), "ISOLATION AND ANTIBIOGRAM OF PROBIOTIC LACTIC ACID BACTERIA FROM TIGERNUT MILK IN AWKA, NIGERIA", GLOBAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (GOJAMSS) |
| 5 | R. G. Ifediora, C. O. Anyamene, M. O. Ikele, C. U. Ezebialu. (2023, July), "GC-MS Based Metabolomic Profiling of Streptomyces clavuligerus Isolated from Ocimum gratissimum Rhizosphere", Journal of Advances in Microbiology |
| 6 | Eze, A.O., Chukwura, E.I., Ikele, M.O.. (2023, October), "ANTIBIOGRAM AND ESBL GENE PROFILING OF ENTERIC ORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM DIARRHEA PATIENTS AGED 2 to17 ATTENDING COOUTH AWKA, NIGERIA", International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences |
| 7 | Martin Osita Anagboso, Onyeka Michael Ikele, Michael Uchenna Orji. (2023, August), "Studies on the ecological succession of microorganisms during bioremediation of hyper-toxic crude oil polluted soil using five amendments", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy |
| 8 | Obasi, C.J., Anyamene, C.O., Ikele, M.O., Eze, H.C., Ezebialu, C.U., Anazodo, C.A., Ojir, C.C., Umeoduagu, N.D, Victor-Aduloju, A.T.. (2023, November), "Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activities of Ocimum Gratissiumum L. on Isolates from Kunu-Zaki", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews |
| 9 | R. G. Ifediora, C. O. Anyamene, M. O. Ikele, C. U. Ezebialu. (2023, July), "Metabolomic Profiling of Lactobacillus plantarum Isolated from Ocimum gratissimum Rhizosphere", Journal of Advances in Microbiology |
| 10 | Obasi C. J., Anyamene, C.O., Ikele, M.O., Ezebialu, C.U., Eze, H.C., Nwofor, M.N., Ezeuko, C.M.. (2023, October), "QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ETHANOLIC AND AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF SOLANUM NIGRUM L", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS) |
| 11 | Ikele, C.B., O. M. Ikele, R. N. Obiezue, K. Agu. (2022, August), "UTILIZATION OF NATURAL CARBON SOURCES IN BIOFLOCCULATION USING PLASTIC-BIOREACTORS: A TRIAL EXPERIMENT", Nigerian Journal of Fisheries |
| 12 | Agu, K. C., Orji, M. U., Ikele, M. O., Uwanta, L. I., Onyeneho, V. I. (2022, December), "Hydrocarbon Biodegradation Potential of Cyanobacteria in Oil Polluted Soil", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 13 | Orji, M. U., Agu, K. C., Ikele, M. O., Uwanta, L. I., Ugwuoke, G.. (2022, December), "Bioremediation of Glyphosate Polluted Soil using Fungal Species", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 14 | • Obi, L.C., Ikele, M.O., Onyebutulem, H., Umeoduagu, N.D., Ganda, S. and Ochuba, S.O. (2022, September), "Glycaemic control of Diabetes using Solanium nigrum (UNH 33a) Leaves in Geriatrics on Metformin Monotherapy.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | • Umeoduagu, N.D., Ikele, M.O., and Dimejesi, S.A. (2022, May), "Microbial Examination of Smoked Mackerel Fish Sold at Afor-oba Market, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | • Ogu, C.T., Umeh, S.O., Nwiyi, I.U., Ikele, M.O., Okonkwo, I.F. and Agwuna, L.. (2022, January), "Application of Palm Wine Yeast in Beer Brewing. Journal of Advances in Microbiology", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 17 | • Umeoduagu, N.D., Odibo, F.J.C and Ikele, M.O. (2022, March), "Studies on the use of Cassava Effluent as Substrate for Biomass and Amylase Production from Aspergillus nomius.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 18 | • Ikele, M.O. and Umeoduagu, N.D.. (2022, September), "Isolation, Identification and Antibiotics Susceptibility of Coliforms from Chicken Meat wash water at Eke Awka Market, Anambra State", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 19 | • Ikele, O.M., Ezeonu, I.M. and Umeoduagu, N.D.. (2022, August), "Antibacterial and Immuno-Modulatory Roles of Ocimum gratissimum in the Control of E.coli 0157:H7 Chicken Colibacillosis.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | • Obi, L.C, Ikele, M.O., Onyegbutulem, H., Umeoduagu, N.D., Ganda, S. and Ochuba, C.O. (2022, September), "Immuno-Modulatory Effects of Solanium nigrum (UNH33a) Leaves in Diabetics Geriatics on Metformin Monotherapy", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Onyeka Michael Ikele, Ifeoma Maureen Ezeonu, Nneka Chibuzo Umeh. (2021, March), "Control Of Intestinal E. Coli In Broiler Chicks Using Lactobacillus Casei Isolated From Nono", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 22 | Umeh, S.O., Nwiyi, I.U., Dimejesi, S.A., Ikele, M.O., Ugwu, C.H.. (2021, August), "Cassava Retting Water: An Alternative Source For Industrial Cellulase (Enzyme)", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | Umeh, S.O., Ikele, M.O., Okeke, B.C., Nwiyi, I.U.. (2021, August), "Investigation In The Use Of A Yeast Specie Isolated From A Fermented Beverage For Mixed Fruit Wine Production", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | • Ezemba, C.C., Ikele, M.O., Idris, M.A., Ndu-Osuoji, I.C., Okoye, P.C. and Ezemba, A.S.. (2021, November), "Bacteriological and Physico-chemical Analyses of Domestic Well Water and Rain Water in Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 25 | Onyeka Michael Ikele, Ifeoma Maureen Ezeonu, Nneka Chibuzo Umeh. (2020, October), "Prebiotic Roles Of Ocimum Gratissimum Extract In The Control Of Colibacillosis In Broilers", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 26 | Ikele M.O., Umeoduagu, N.D., Nwakoby, N.E., Ogbukagu, C.M.. (2020, February), "Efficacy Of Probiotic Lactobacillus Casei In Bio-control Of E.coli O157:H7 In Nono", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 27 | • Ikele, M.O., Umeoduagu, N.D., Nwakoby, N.E. and Ogbukagu, C.M.. (2020, February), "Efficacy of Probiotic Lactobacillus casei in Bio-control of E. coli O157:H7 in Nono.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | Obi,L.C., Ikele, O.M., Wannang, H., Okonta, J.M., Onyegbutulem, H., Nwusulor, E., Amorha, K.C., Ganda, S.. (2019, June), "Glycemic Control Of Diabetes Using Solanium Aethiopicum Leaves In Geriatrics On Metformin Monotherapy", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 29 | Ikele, M.O., Ilikannu, S., Obasi, C.J., Okeke, B.C., Ikele, B.C., Nwakoby, N.E., Ukoha, C.C., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Aduloju,T.. (2019, October), "Antifungal Activities Of Alcaligenes Faecalis Palm Wine Isolate In Mice Model Vaginal Candidiasis", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 30 | Agu, K.C., Awah, N.S., Sampson, P.G., Ikele, M.O., Mbachu, A.E., Ojiagu, K.D., Okeke, B.C., Okoro, N.C., Okafor, O.I.. (2014, June), "Identification And Pathogenicity Of Rot-causing Fungal Pathogens Associated With Xanthosoma Sagittifolium Spoilage In South-East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 31 | Ikele, B.C., Obiezue, R.N., Okoye, I.C., Ikele, O.M.. (2014, June), "Histopathology And Activity Of Proteases, Aminases And Glutamate Dehydrogenase In Clarias Gariepinus Fingerlins Exposed To Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate (LAS)", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 32 | Mbachu, A.E., Etok, C.A., Agu, K.C., Okafor, o.I., Awah, N.S., Chidi-onuorah, L.C., Ekwueme, V.C., Okpala,M.O., Ikele, M.O.. (2014, April), "Microbial Quality Of Kunu Drinks Sold In Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obi,L.C., Ikele, O.M., Ganda, S.. (2019, November), "Glycemic Control Of Diabetes Using Solanium Nigrum Leaves In Geriatrics On Metformin Monotherapy", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Effect of Natural Antioxidants and Their Blends on Lipid Oxidation Rates in Pet Foods" (May, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by South Carolina Department of Agriculture |
| 2 | Awardee: "A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Select Natural Antioxidants on Chicken Fat" (June, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by South Carolina Department of Agriculture |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Prebiotic fiber blend supports growth and development and favorable digestive health in puppies" (May, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Synergistic Effect of Baccharis dracunculifolia DC and Green Propolis with Antimicrobial Drugs against Staphylococcus aureus" (August, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Control of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis Infecting African Sharptooth Catfish Clarias gariepinus Using Ocimum gratissimum" (May, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance Genes in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Nasarawa, Nigeria" (June, 2021) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of the Grain and Malting Properties of Four Recently Improved Sorghum Varieties" (September, 2021) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Media manipulation with in vitro developed biofilms to cultivate yet-unculturable bacteria from soil" (December, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Patron, "NIgeria Students in Clemson" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Bioscience Examination Misconduct Panel" (January, 2021) |
| 3 | Faculty career Officer I, "Faculty of Bioscience Center for Career and Counselling Development" (September, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Bioscience Infrastructure and Development Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 5 | Departmental Coordinator/Faculty Member, "Departmental COVID 19 response team" (March, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Bioscience SIWES Resource committee" (November, 2021) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Departmental Welfare Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 8 | Mentee, "Research and Innovation Directorate" (August, 2021) |
| 9 | Exam officer, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (January, 2020) |
| 10 | Member, "Departmental Accreditation committee" (November, 2019 to November, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Honorary Fellow, "The Institute of Business Development" - HF 588 (member since 2024), https://ibd.ng/ |
| 2 | Professional Member, "American Society for Microbiology" - 200140777 (member since 2019), https://myasm.asm.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=FullIndInfo |
| 3 | Professional Member, "The Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug-Resistant Infections Consortium (SEDRIC) UK" (member since 2019), https://sedric.org.uk/members/page/5/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigeria Society for Microbiology" (member since 2019), https://nsm.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "HACCP Certification", (United States International HACCP Alliance), 4th December, 2024 to 5th December, 2024; Easley South Carolina, USA |
| 2 | "Basic Molecular Biology Techniques", (Inqaba biotec), 26th July, 2022 to 30th July, 2022; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Hands-on Workshop On Molecular Techniques And Bioinformatics", (Central Research Laboratory), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 2 | "Coaching And Career Development Skills", (Career Ace Pearls Consulting/CCDC NAU Directorate), 18th May, 2021 to 21st May, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Role Of ICT In Post-COVID 19 Science Learning", (Department of Science Lab Tech), 15th December, 2020 to 16th December, 2020; Federal Polytechnic Oko Nigeria |
| 4 | "Bacterial Genomes: From DNA To Protein Function Using Bioinformatics (Online Training).", (Wellcome Genome Campus), 1st June, 2020 to 14th June, 2020; United Kingdom |
| 5 | "Evidence And Collaboration For Inclusive Development (ECID Project)", (Christian Aid UK), 13th November, 2018 to 16th November, 2018; Denis Hotel, Abuja Nigeria |
| 6 | "Society For Applied Microbiology Conference", (Sfam UK), 3rd July, 2017 to 6th July, 2017; Baltic center, Gateshead UK |
| 7 | "ASM Microbe Conference 2017", (American Society for Microbiology), 18th June, 2017 to 22nd June, 2017; Louisianna USA |
| 8 | "Microalgae Biotechnology", (National Biotechnology Development Agency/International Society for Applied Phycology), 27th June, 2016 to 1st July, 2016; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 9 | "NSM Conference 2012", (NIgerian Society for Microbiology), 8th October, 2012 to 11th October, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |