Mr. Odera Richard Umeh
Mr. Odera Richard Umeh is a TECHNOLOGIST I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2023) February, 2021 to December, 2021 PGDE Biology Education |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2021) October, 2016 to May, 2021 Environmental Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2021) October, 2016 to May, 2021 Master Of Science Environmental Microbiology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2018) October, 2011 to July, 2015 B.Sc. Applied Microbiology And Brewing |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2015) October, 2011 to July, 2015 Bachelor Of Science Applied Microbiology And Brewing |
| 6 | College Of The Immaculate Conception. (SSCE, August, 2011) September, 2004 to July, 2010 WAEC Sciences |
| 7 | College Of The Immaculate Conception. (SSCE, June, 2010) September, 2004 to June, 2010 WAEC Sciences |
| 8 | Central School Amawbia. (FSLC, July, 2004) September, 1998 to July, 2004 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Intern, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture April, 2022 to September, 2022 |
| 2 | Laboratory Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Field Officer, Anambra State Ministry Of Health July, 2017 to March, 2019 |
| 4 | Medical Officer, Enugu State Ministry Of Health April, 2016 to April, 2017 |
| 5 | Laboratory Analyst, National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control June, 2014 to November, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Melford C. Egbujor, Uchechukwu C. Okoro, Chigbundu N. Emeruwa, Odera R. Umeh, Mercy Eziafakaego, Pius I. Egwuatu and Ifeanyi S. Amasiatu. (2022, July) Synthesis of Sulphonamides Using Threonine, and Evaluation of Their Biological Activities |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ezeonu C. Stephen, Egwuatu P. Ikenna, 1mo Chinedu, Amoo A. Olaniyi, Abah M. Andodua, Habibu Bilyaminu Elijah, B. Daniel, Umeh, O. Richard, Nwobodo David, and Ibo M. Eziafakaego. (2022, April), "Quality Assessment of Biosurfactants from Palm, Groundnut and Melon Oils", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 2 | Anyaoha, V. I*., Oyeka, C. A., Udemezue, O. I. And Umeh, O. R.. (2021, September), "Bacteriological Assessment of Naira Currency Notes From End Users In Anambra State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences |
| 3 | Anyaoha, V. I*., Oyeka, C. A., Udemezue, O. I. And Umeh, O. R.. (2021, September), "FUNGAL ISOLATES ASSOCIATED WITH NAIRA CURRENCY NOTES OBTAINED FROM SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences |
| 4 | O. R. Umeh*, E. I. Chukwura, E. L. Okoye, E. M. Ibo, P. I. Egwuatu and B. O. Uba. (2021, June), "Phytochemical Screening And Antibacterial Evaluation Of Conventional Antibiotics, Garlic And Ginger On Isolates From Fish Pond Water Samples In Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International |
| 5 | Melford C. Egbujor, Uchechukwu C. Okoro, Sunday N. Okafor, Attah S. Egu, Ifeanyi S. Amasiatu, Pius I. Egwuatu, Odera R. Umeh, and Eziafakaego M. Ibo. (2021, November), "Design, Synthesis and Molecular Docking of Cysteine-based Sulphonamide Derivatives as Antimicrobial Agents.", Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences Journal, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 99-110 |
| 6 | Ozioma L. Ugwu, Michael U. Orji, Odera R. Umeh, Benjamin Nma Yisa, and Anthonia O. Oyegue. (2021, December), "Bioremediation of artificially crude oil polluted soil of Veritas University Abuja, using poultry manure", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science |
| 7 | M. I. Izundu C. O. Anyamene E. A. Kyrian- Ogbonna O. R. Umeh I. U. Nwiyi. (2021, August), "Inhibitory Effects Of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) And Bryophyllum Pinnatum (Oda Opue) Leaves Extracts On Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Infected Wound Samples", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 8 | Odera Richard Umeh*, E. I. Chukwura and Eziafakaego Mercy Ibo. (2020, March), "Physicochemical, Bacteriological And Parasitological Examination Of Selected Fish Pond Water Samples In Awka And Its Environment Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Microbiology |
| 9 | Eziafakaego M. Ibo* , Odera R. Umeh, Bright O. Uba and Pius I. Egwuatu. (2020, June), "Bacteriological Assessment Of Some Borehole Water Samples In Mile 50, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science |
| 10 | M. U. Orji*, S. C. Onuorah, M. O. Ifemeje and O. R. Umeh. (2020, September), "Effects Of Depth And Seasons On The Physicochemical And Bacteriological Quality Of Selected Well Water Samples In Awka Urban, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Biology |
| 11 | Bright Obidinma Uba*, Chisom Judith Okonkwo and Odera Richard Umeh. (2020, August), "Experimental Assessment Of The Toxicity Effects Of Phone Battery Wastes On Aquatic And Terrestrial Bioindicators", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| 12 | Eziafakaego Mercy Ibo*, M. U Orji and Odera Richard Umeh. (2020, April), "Seasonal Evaluation Of The Physicochemical Properties Of Some Boreholes Water Samples In Mile 50, Abakaliki Ebonyi State", South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology |
| 13 | Bright Obidinma Uba*, Joseph Chukwuemeka Egbujor and Odera Richard Umeh. (2020, August), "Selenastrum Capricornutum Prinz, Zea Mays L. And Phaseolus Vulgaris L. Biomonitors: Natural Monitors Of Spent Phone Battery Toxicity", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports |
| 14 | Odera R. Umeh* , Edna I. Chukwura, Eziafakaego M. Ibo and Bright O. Uba. (2020, June), "Evaluation Of Physicochemical, Bacteriological And Parasitological Quality Of Selected Well Water Samples In Awka And Its Environment, Anambra State, Nigeria", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Early Maturing Sugarcane Clones for Yield, Quality and Its Contributing Traits in East Coast Zone of Tamil Nadu" (July, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Universal Extractants for the Extraction of Selected Macronutrients from Soil of East Hararghe and Bako, Ethiopia" (September, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "CONCEPT OF VACCINE DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATES ON ADVERSE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 VACCINATION" (September, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Association Of Insulin Therapy With Depression, Cognition And Quality Of Life In Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Cross-sectional Study" (August, 2021) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Impact of plant growth regulators on post harvest life of cut flowers of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii.B) cv. Goliath" (September, 2021) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Genetic Variability Analysis for Plant Selection in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) in Chhattisgarh plains" (September, 2021) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "The modern applications to solve some problems of calcareous soil in Egypt, A Review" (October, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Intern staff, "International Institute of Tropical Agriculture" (July, 2022 to September, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" (member since 2021), https://nsm.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "American Society for Microbiology" - #200245707 (member since 2021), https://asm.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Seminar", (Unizik Postgraduate School), 10th May, 2021 to 10th May, 2021; Unizik |
| 2 | "General Training Workshop On Laboratory Administration, Quality Management, Good Laboratory Practice And Safety", (National Association of Academic Technologists), 25th November, 2019 to 26th November, 2019; Unizik |
| 3 | "Seminar", (Microbiology Department), 5th June, 2019 to 5th June, 2019; Microbiology Laboratory |
| 4 | "Seminar", (Microbiology Department), 2nd July, 2018 to 4th July, 2018; Biological Sciences Board Room |
| 5 | "Symposium For Microbiologists", (South-East NSM), 14th August, 2017 to 17th August, 2017; Unizik |