Mr. Kalu Sunday Okocha

Mr. Kalu Sunday Okocha is a LECTURER I in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mr. Kalu Sunday Okocha

Staff Profile

I am a highly dedicated and knowledgeable lecturer of Food Science and Technology, specializing in food chemistry, process optimization, and statistical analysis. With a passion for unraveling the intricacies of food composition and transformations, I strive to equip my students with a deep understanding of the science behind food production and quality. Through my expertise in statistical analysis, I am able to guide aspiring food scientists in optimizing processes and ensuring efficient production. My commitment to advancing the field of food science and my enthusiasm for teaching make me a valuable asset in shaping the next generation of professionals in this domain.

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Food Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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Interest Areas

Food Chemistry Legume Processing Process Optimization

Academic Qualifications

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Relevant/Working Experience

1Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Food Science and Technology UNIZIK
May, 2023 to Present
2Member, Faculty Agro Business Commitee, Faculty of Agriculture, NAU
May, 2021 to Present
3Class Adviser 2019 still date, Department of Food Science and Technology UNIZIK
May, 2019 to Present

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Okocha Kalu Sunday, Mogor Chidimma Onyinye, Mofunanya Grace Nneka, Anigbogu Chinenye Bibiana, Ishiwu C. N., Ezeokoye Adaora Miracle. (2023, October), "Response Surface Methodology Approach for the Production of Enriched Rice-based Breakfast Cereal", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 10), pp 48-59
2Mogor chidimma O, Ishiwu Charles N, Okocha, Kalu S, Mofunanya Grace N, Anumba Nonyelum L.. (2023, April), "Chemical properties of foam mat-dried tomato Powder as affected by process variables", Food Science and Quality Management, Vol. 121, pp 47-79
3Sylvester N. Orjiakor, Chika U. Obiora, Eunice N. Ezembu, Sunday K. Okocha, Clement C. Ezegbe, Mary C. Ezeh, Goodness C. Orjika. (2023, September), "Improving the Beta-carotene Content of Carrots through Process Optimization", Journal of Advances in Food Science & Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 34-41
4Ezegbe, C.C: Okocha S.k; Anarado C.S: Victor- Aduloju, A. T; Onwuka, U. N; Ikot, I. E. (2022, December), "Weight loss, Proximate and Microbial Properties of Fermented and Unfermented sausages produced from Snail and Beef blends", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 18-24
5Okoli, N.A., Okocha, S.K.. (2022, January), "Soil moisture deficit effect on nutrient contents of cassava leaves during the early and late cropping seasons in soils amended with poultry manure - palm bunch ash mixture", Thai Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 55, (Issue 1), pp 45-50, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
6S. N. Orjiakor, L. C. Okpala, C. U. Obiora a , S. K. Okocha and E. N. Odoh. (2022, October), "Optimization of Process Conditions (Blanching Time and Temperature) on the Beta Carotene Content of Diced Orange Flesh Sweet Potato", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 11), pp 29-37
7Ezegbe, C. C., Agu, H. O., Ezeh, M. C., Anarado, C. S., Okocha, K. S.. (2021, May), "Quality Evaluation of Custard Produced from Blends of Sweet Potato and Corn Starch Enriched with Defatted Soybean.", European Journal of Nutrition and Safety, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 32-44
8Kalu Emmanuel Okechukwu, Okocha Kalu Sunday,Ezegbe Clement Chinedum. (2021, July), "Effects Of Different Processing Methods On Nutrient Compositions Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott) Inflorescence", International Journal of Applied Science and Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 285-295
9Victor-Aduloju A T, Okocha K S, Ezegbe C C, Anarado C S. (2021, July), "Proximate Composition And Organoleptic Properties Of Kunun-Saki Enriched With Date Fruit(Phoenix Dactylifera)", Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 9, pp 236-241
10Kalu E O, princewill-Ogbonna I L, Azuka C E, Okocha K S, Kalu C E, Nweke C J.. (2020, February), "Nutritive And Anti-nutritive Evaluation Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculents L. Scott) Inflorescence", American Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 42-48
11Victor A T, Udeh N S, Okocha K S, Ezegbe C C. (2020, April), "Physiochemical And Microbial Evaluation Of Tigernut Milk Sold In Selected Eateries In Awka, Anambra State.", Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 111-115
12Victor A T, Nwanja N M, Ezegbe C C, Okocha K S,. (2020, July), "Phytochemical And Vitamin Properties Of Smoothie Flavored With Mint Leave Extract.", International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, Vol. 29, (Issue 7), pp 24-30
13Ezegbe C C, Anarado C S, Agu H O, Obiegbuna J E, Okocha K S. (2020, September), "Shelf Life Detention Of Food Using Hurdle Technology", Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 38, (Issue 10)
14Titus Ugochukwu Nwabueze, Kalu Sunday Okocha. (2017, August), "A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Polar And Non-polar Solvents In African Breadfruit Seed Oil Extraction", African Journal of Food Science Research, ISSN 2375-0723, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 224- 230
15Nwabueze T U, Okocha K S. (2008, October), "Performance Of Polar And Non-polar Solvent On The Physical And Chemical Indices Of African Breadfruit(Treculia Africana)", African Journal of Food Science, Vol. 2, pp 119-125
Conference Papers
1Okocha, K.S., Nkwocha, J.O., Maduakor, O. C., Kolawole, O.O., Ezegbe, C.C., Ezeh, M. C., Mofunanya, G. N., Ishiwu, N.C.. (2024, June), "QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF GROUND WATER IN IIFITE COMMUNITY, AWKA SOUTH, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EAST CENTRAL CHAPTER PROCEEDINGS FROM THE 10TH REGIONAL FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT, pp 217-221, EKWUEME CENTER FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH @ NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA
2Ezegbe, C. C., Ukpong, E. S., Okocha, K. S., Odoh, E. N., Orjiakor, S. N., Kolawole, O. O.. (2024, March), "Calcium and Phosphorus Contents of Non-Bioprocessed and Bio-Processed Mucuna pruriens (Egbara) Seed Flour", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 356-360
3Ezegbe, C. C., Onyekwelu, P. U., Mmuoh, C. S., Okocha, K. S. and Igwe, N. P. (2023, March), "Sensory Evaluation and Physicochemical Qualities of Maize-Based Flaked Snacks Complemented with Mucuna Pruriens Seed Flour", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 189-195, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
4Okocha, K S.;Nwabueze, T. U;Onwuka, U. N; Ishiwu, C, N, Okoli, N. A, Kalu, E. O,Ezegbe, C C, Nwachukwu, O, Ikot, I. E, Anene, N. M. (2023, March), "Influence of Ohmic heating on the Proximate Composition and Consumer Acceptability Scores of African Breadfruit Seed Flour", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 240-245, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
5Okoli. N. A., Okocha. K. S. (2021, November), "Hours of priming in mature coconut water and seed weight improved juvenile growth phase in soursop", The 6th International Conference for Women in Science without Borders, The 6th International Conference for Women in Science without Borders
6Okocha K S, Nwabueze T U. (2016, June), "Prelimary Optimization Of Process Conditions For African Breadfruit Dehulling Parameters Using Ohmic Heating", NIFST, pp 80-81
7Okocha K S. (2016, June), "Detoxification Potential Of Ohmic Heating", NIFST, pp 82-84
8Nwabueze T U, Okocha K S. (2015, June), "Beta-carotenoid Of African Breadfruit Seed Flour Under The Influence Of Ohmic Heating", NIFST
9Aww E I, Onwuka G I, Okocha, K S. (2013, October), "Effect Of Different Drying Methods On Cyanide And Proximate Composition Of Chips From Some Cassava Genotype", NIFST
10Nwabueze T U, Okocha K S. (2008, June), "Performance Of Polar And Non-polar Solvent On The Physical And Chemical Indices Of African Breadfruit(Treculia Africana)", African Journal of Food Science, Vol. 2, pp 119-125
11Ishiwu C N, Okocha K S. (2006, June), "Effect Of Sulphate Salts On The Proximate Composition, PH And Solubility Of Soybean Curd.", NIFST, pp 151-152

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "TETFUND- ASTD(2021)" (March, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "TRANSESTERIFICATION OF CASTOR OIL FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION USING H2SO4 WET IMPREGNATED SNAIL, EGG AND CRAB SHELL CATALYST." (May, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Effect of mushroom inclusion on biochemical profile, hematological indices and weight change of albino rats fed maize based ogi" (June, 2024)
3Reviewer, "Quality Evaluation of Gurasa from Wheat and Soy Flour Blends and Their Effect on the Serum Biochemistry Profiles and Body Weight Gains of Wistar Albino Rats" (June, 2024)
4Reviewer, "Nutritional analysis of african yam bean and bambara nut pudding" (December, 2022)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Menber, "Department of Food Science and Technology Committee on Costing for Laboratory Analysis" (June, 2023 to July, 2023)
2Secretary, "Trinity College Neighborhood Association Afara, Umuahia, Abia State" (July, 2022)
3PRO, "Igbere Welfare Union, Umuahia Branch" (August, 2019 to July, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Professional Member, "Nigerian institute of Food Science and Technology" - 07/4397m (member since 2007), http: //www.nifst.org

Relevant Events Attended

Workshops
1"A 2 day Workshop On: Basic Skills In Data Management with Microsoft Excel and the use of Online Platforms for Virtual Meetings/LecturePla", (CAFST ICT Committee, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike), 24th July, 2023 to 25th July, 2023; Physical meeting
2"Promoting Humane Animal care and use in Teaching, Research and Testing.", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Animal Research Ethics Committee), 15th March, 2023 to 17th March, 2023; Life
3"Grant Writing Skill Acquisition Workshop", (Faculty of Agriculture, UNIZIK and Grant/ International Relations Committee), 17th November, 2021 to 17th November, 2021; Physical meeting
Webinars
1"Practical and workable systems and strategies for reducing post-harvest food losses and wastages", (ICC Headquaters), 27th July, 2023 to 27th July, 2023; zoom
2"Developing a Systematic Review Protocol", (African Community for systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis), 29th June, 2023 to 29th June, 2023; zoom
3"Social Laboratory Network Project(SLaNEP)", (Prof. Olufemi M. Adesope), 1st May, 2023 to 1st May, 2023; zoom