Mrs. Chidinma Blessing Akpadolu

Mrs. Chidinma Blessing Akpadolu is a LECTURER II in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mrs. Chidinma Blessing Akpadolu

Staff Profile

I am Chidinma Blessing Akpadolu,of the applied Microbiology department who specializes in Food Microbiology.

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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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo state. (Master Degree, November, 2021)
September, 2017 to November, 2021
M.sc Food Microbiology

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 2, Department of Applied microbiology
November, 2022 to Present
2Assistant lecturer, Department of Applied microbiology
November, 2021 to May, 2022

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Okeke, C.B., Awari, V.G., Egurefa,S. O., Ojeah,I.K., Mbachu, I.A.P., Ogbunde,A.P., Akpadolu,C. B. and Okonkwo, N.N.. (2026, June), "Aerial fungal isolates in the degradation of Congo red and methyl orange dyed", World journal of multidisciplinary studes, Vol. 3, (Issue 6)
2Okonkwo NN, Amuchie JC, Egurefa SO, Okey-Ndeche NF, Awari VG, Ogbunude AP, Akpadolu CB, Ogujiofor FI, Ojeah IK and Agu KC.. (2026, June), "Biodegradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottle by Mold Isolated from a 30 Days Vermicompost", Acta Scientific Environmental Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 1)
3Akpadolu,C.B., Uwanta,L.I., Victor-Adeloju, A. T., Anazodo, C.A., ....and Okenwa, J. C.. (2026, March), "Antifungal potentials of Zingiber officinale on human pathogen Candida species", International journal of Science,Engineering and Technology
4Ugwuoji,E.;Eruala,L; Akpadolu, C.; Akpadolu, K.. (2022, February), "Approaches to Enhancing Bioproduction using Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Major Focus on Biofuel Production. Preprints 2022,2022100149", Preprints
5Balogu,T.V., Umar, Y., Akpadolu, C. B., Akpadolu, K.C.. (2020, September), "Yeast dynamics and Physiochemical evaluation of carrot wine produced with saccharomyces cerevisiae", Fungal Territory, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 27, Doi10.36547/ft.2020.3.3.27-29
6Balogu,T.V., Ikegwu,T.M., Jubrin, F., Akpadolu, C. B., Akpadolu, K.C.. (2017, March), "Modelling the Sensory Shelf life of Mango juice stored at uncertain condition using pH factor.", Annals Food Science and Technology, Vol. 18, (Issue 2017)
7Balogu, T. V., Balogu, D. O.,Ikegwu, T.M., Ikegwu, M. T., Akpadolu C. Akpadolu, K. C. and Suleiman. (2016, March), "Comparative studies of Pre-Heat effect on Yoghurts of Cow milk and soybeans Milk", Journal of foods, natural and life sciences, Vol. 1, pp 24-30
8Balogu,T.V., Ikegwu,T.M., Abdulkadir, I., Akpadolu, C. B., Akpadolu, K.C.. (2016, December), "Production and sensory evaluation of non alcoholic wine from sugarcane and tiger nut blend using saccharomyces cerevisiae", International journal of bioscience Agriculture and technology, (Issue 0975)
9Balogu,T.V. Balogu, D. O., Ikegwu,T.M., Akpadolu, C. B., Akpadolu, K.C.. (2016, June), "Bacterial and vapour porosity of polyethylene materials used for sachet water packaging in Nigeria", Journal of foods,Natural and life sciences, pp 70
Conference Papers
1Obianom, A.O., Orakwelu, N.O., Solido, O.C., Akpadolu, C.B. and Akpadolu, K. C.. (2025, August), "Characterisation of promising phytase producing bacterial isolates from fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds", NSM 2025 Scientific conference and general meeting, EFSQ/036
2Orakwelu, N.O., Obianom, A. O., Akpadolu, C.B., Akpadolu, K. C. and Soludo, O. C.. (2025, August), "Physicochemical constituents and antimicrobial potentials of Tridax procumbens", NSM 2025 Scientific conference and general meeting UNICROSS, RPHC/161
3Balogu T.V., Kagara, M., Akpadolu, B. C., and Akpadolu,K.C.. (2022, September), "Bacteriotherapy of probiotics on salmonellosis (fever and diarrhea) using albino rats as a model.", , (Issue 022009), pp 775- 780

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Department of Applied microbiology (sports committee)" (February, 2025)
2Quality assurance committee/member, "Department of Applied microbiology" (November, 2025)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Graduate Member, "American society of Microbiology" (member since 2024), https://www.asm.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"3RD INTERNATIONAL BIOSCIENCE CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES,UNiZIK), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; NAU- AWKA
2""NSM SOUTH EAST 9TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM & GENERAL MEETING; UNIZIK 2024.", (NSM SOUTH EAST zone), 7th March, 2024 to 7th July, 2024; NAU- AWKA
Workshops
1"Train the trainer initiative on genomics and bioinformatics", (Genomac), 6th March, 2026 to 7th March, 2026; Google meet
2"Metagenomic analysis and Diversity", (BIO- DATA INSTITUTE), 2nd June, 2025 to 4th June, 2025; Faculty of Biosciences Boardroom;NAU-AWKA