Dr. Amaka Olivia Obianom
Dr. Amaka Olivia Obianom is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Amaka Olivia Obianom. A Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, with specialty in the field of Industrial Microbiology, with a specific focus on fermentation science, enzyme technology, probiotics and food security.
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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
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2024) October, 2018 to November, 2024 PhD In Industrial Microbiology Industrial Microbiology |
| 2 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI.. (Master Degree, October, 2017) June, 2015 to December, 2016 MSc INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY |
| 3 | NATIONAL TEACHERS'S INSTITUTE, NIGERIA. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) July, 2014 to July, 2015 PGDE PGDE |
| 4 | ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY, ULI. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2011) July, 2005 to December, 2009 BSc MICROBIOLOGY |
| 5 | NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL. (NECO, February, 2005) September, 1998 to September, 2004 NECO |
| 6 | WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL. (SSCE, December, 2004) September, 1998 to December, 2004 WAEC |
| 7 | New Era Nursery and Primary school, Uruagu Nnewi.. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1992 to July, 1998 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate |
| 8 | Primary School Leaving Certificate. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1993 to September, 1998 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Secretary, American Society for Microbiology Sponsorship and Fundraising Subcommittee June, 2026 to June, 2027 |
| 2 | Member Award Committee for Biosciences International Conference, Faculty of Biosciences March, 2026 to February, 2027 |
| 3 | Member Investment and Finance, ASSU NAU August, 2025 to July, 2027 |
| 4 | Secretary, Faculty of Biosciences Alumni Home Committee, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES February, 2025 to March, 2026 |
| 5 | Member, 10th Biosciences Annual Lecture Series Committee, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES February, 2025 to March, 2026 |
| 6 | Member, 11th Biosciences Annual Lecture Series Committee, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES February, 2025 to March, 2026 |
| 7 | Chairperson, Faculty Consultancy Committee Committee on finance, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES February, 2025 to March, 2026 |
| 8 | Member faculty alumni home coming, Faculty of Biosciences January, 2025 to January, 2026 |
| 9 | Chairperson, NSM Committee on finance, NSM Symposium and general meeting March, 2024 to July, 2018 |
| 10 | Chairman, Departmental Annual Lecture Series December, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 11 | Member, Faculty Annual Lecture Series Committee December, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 12 | Member Faculty Bus purchase Committee, Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2023 to August, 2024 |
| 13 | Member, Mobilisation Alumni Converge Sub committee June, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 14 | Member Committe on Departmental Lecture Series, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing March, 2023 to March, 2024 |
| 15 | COURSE ADVISER/ EXAMINATION OFFICER, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing. NAU, Awka July, 2021 to July, 2024 |
| 16 | NIGERIA AMBASSADOR, DNA LEARNING CENTER NIGERIA March, 2021 to Present |
| 17 | MEMBER INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA March, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 18 | CLASS TEACHER, COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, MBAUKWU September, 2016 to December, 2018 |
| 19 | CLASS TEACHER, VINE CREST SCHOOLS, AWKA. August, 2016 to January, 2017 |
| 20 | TRAINEE, DANSA FOODS LIMITED January, 2008 to July, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Evaluating the Microbial Safety and Sensory Quality of Date Palm and Cherry Fruit Vinegar: A Consumer Preference Analysis", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 328-338 |
| 2 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Microbial Quality and Sensory Assessment of Vinegar from Date Palm and Grape Fruits: Implications for Consumer Preference", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 349-359 |
| 3 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Date Palm and Banana Fruit Vinegar: Safety Evaluation of Acetic Acid Content and Toxicity", IPS Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 26-47 |
| 4 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Phoenix dactylifera and Cherry Fruit Vinegar Safety Evaluation: Toxicity and Acetic Acid Analysis", IPS Journal of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Plant Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 57-68 |
| 5 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Date Palm and Mango Fruit Vinegar: Microbial Quality, Sensory Profile, and Consumer Acceptance", IPS Journal of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Plant Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 46-56 |
| 6 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Safety Evaluation of Vinegar from Phoenix dactylifera and Mango Fruits: Toxicity and Acetic Acid Content", IPS Journal of Toxicology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 121-134 |
| 7 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ike, V.E., Ezendianefo, J.N., Okongwu, D.J. and Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Toxicity Assessment and Acetic Acid Content of Vinegar from Date Palm and Grape Fruits", IPS Journal of Toxicology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 135-147 |
| 8 | Obianom, A. O., Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Mere, C. A., Nnagbo, P. A., Ike, V. E., Ezendianefo, J. N., Okongwu, D. J., Abba, O.. (2026, February), "Consumer Preference and Microbial Safety of Date Palm and Banana Fruit Vinegar: A Sensory Evaluation", Journal of Public Health, Policy, and Society (JPHPS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 62-73 |
| 9 | Obianom, A. O.1, Iheukwumere, I. H.2, Iheukwumere, C. M.1, Ike, V. E.3, Ezendianefo, J. N.4, Okongwu, D. J.5, Abba, O.6, Mere, C. A.7 and Nnagbo, P. A.8. (2026, February), "Yam Peel Fermentation: Enhancing its Value as a Chicken Feed Additive", African Journal of Nutrition and Applied Research (AJNAR), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 54-67 |
| 10 | Obianom, A. O., Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ike, V. E., Ezendianefo, J. N., Okongwu, D. J., Abba, O., Mere, C. A. and Nnagbo, P. A.. (2026, February), "Corollary of Lactobacillus Fermented Plantain Peel on Growth Performance of Rats", IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 722-734 |
| 11 | Obianom, A. O., Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ike, V. E., Ezendianefo, J. N., Okongwu, D. J., Abba, O., Mere, C. A. and Nnagbo, P. A. (2026, February), "Assessment of the Prebiotic Potential of Fermented Groundnut Chaff and Fish Meal Blend on the Performance of Broiler Chicks", Assessment of the Prebiotic Potential of Fermented Groundnut Chaff and Fish Meal Blend on the Performance of Broiler Chicks, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 711-721 |
| 12 | Obianom, A. O., Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ike, V. E., Nnagbo, P. A., Mere, C. A., Ezendianefo, J. N., Okongwu, D. J. and Abba, O. (2026, January), "Lactobacillus Fermented Plantain Peel Supplementation: Influence on Body Weight and Blood Lymphocytes", IPS Journal of Applied Nutrition, Food and Metabolism, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 106-121 |
| 13 | Obianom, A. O., Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ike, V. E., Ezendianefo, J. N., Okongwu, D. J., Abba, O., Mere, C. A. and Ofuani, A. G. (2026, February), "Fermented Groundnut Chaff Supplementation in Broiler Chicken Diet: Growth, Health, and Economic Implications", African Journal of Nutrition and Applied Research (AJNAR), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 68-83 |
| 14 | Obianom, A. O., Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ike, V. E., Mere, C. A., Nnagbo, P. A., Ezendianefo, J. N., Okongwu, D. J. and Abba, O.. (2026, January), "Fermented Groundnut Chaff Mixed With Fish Meal: Effects on Organ Weight and Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Rats", IPS Journal of Applied Nutrition, Food and Metabolism, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 90-105 |
| 15 | Iheukwumere, I. H. , Iheukwumere, C. M., Obianom, A. O., Nnadozie, C. H., Okereke, F. O., Onwuasoanya, U. F., Udeagbara, O. E., Unaeze, B. C., Obiefuna, O. H. , Ike, V. E., Onyemekara, N. N. and Ihenatuoha, U. A.. (2025, May), "Quotidian of Substantial Strain of Shigella dysenteriae among Ready-To-Eat Fruit Salad Sold in Uli Community", Journal of Pollution Monitoring, Evaluation Studies and Control, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 95-99 |
| 16 | Iheukwumere, I.H. , Iheukwumere, C.M. , lloegbunam S. O. , Obiefuna, O. H.1 . Unaeze, C. B., Obianom, A. O. ,, Onyemekara, N. N. , Ike, V. E. , Udeagbara, O. E. and Nnadozie, C. H.. (2025, May), "Assessment of Candy Produced from Fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla Seeds", IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 418-423 |
| 17 | Iheukwumere, I.H. , Ajeh, J.C. , Iheukwumere, C.M. , Ike, V.E. , Obianom, A.O. , Ihenatuoha, U.A. , Igboanugo, E.U. , Onwuasoanya, U.F. , Okereke, F.O. , Nnadozie, C.H. , Agbaugo, C.F. , Nwike, M.I. , Nwakoby, N.E. and Ilechukwu, C. C.. (2025, May), "Exploring the Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Fruit Vinegar: A Study on Phoenix dactylifera and Malus sylvestris", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 115-122 |
| 18 | Iheukwumere, I.H. , Ajeh, J.C. , Iheukwumere, C.M. , Ike, V.E. , Obianom, A.O. , Ihenatuoha, U.A.4, Igboanugo, E.U., Onwuasoanya, U.F. , Okereke, F.O , Nnadozie, C.H., Agbaugo, C.F., Nwike, M.I. , Nwakoby, N.E. and Ilechukwu, C. C.. (2025, May), "Safety Evaluation of Vinegar from Phoenix dactylifera and Malus sylvestris: Toxicity and Acetic Acid Content", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 123-131 |
| 19 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Obianom, A.O. , Nnadozie, C.H. , Okereke, F.O. , Onwuasoanya, U.F. , Udeagbara, O.E. , Unaeze, B.C., Obiefuna, O.H., Ike, V.E., Onyemekara, N.N. and Ihenatuoha, U.A.. (2025, May), "Cross-Sectional Study of Different Strains of Bacillus cereus among Pap Sold in Major Towns in Ihiala LGA, Anambra State", IPS Journal of Public Health, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 199-204 |
| 20 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Amucheazi, C. N., Iheukwumere, C.M., Obiefuna, O. H., Unaeze, C. B., Obianom, A. O., Onyemekara, N. N., Nnadozie, C. H., Ike, V. E. Ejike, C.C. and Egbuna, C.. (2025, May), "Public Health Implications of Invasive Escherichia Coli in Powdered Soybean: A Study from Nnewi South, Anambra State", Journal of Chemical Health Risks, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 965-975 |
| 21 | Okafor, O.I., Odibo, F.J.C ., Ajogwu, T.M.C., and Obianom, A.O.. (2025, May), "Microbial Characterization and Probiotic Profiling of Starter Cultures in Palm Wine Fermentation: A Biotechnological Assessment", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1-9 |
| 22 | Okafor, O.I., Odibo, F.J.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C.1 , Obianom, A.O., and Aniekwu, C.C.. (2025, May), "Microbial Dynamics and Biochemical Complexity in Traditional Palm Wine Fermentation: Insights into Flavor Development and Health Implications", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1-6 |
| 23 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Obianom, A.O., Nnadozie, C.H.1 , Onwusoanya, U.F., Oduoye O.T., Ike, V.E., Obiefuna, O.H., Igboanugo, E.U.6 , Ejike, C.C., Udeagbara, O.E., Ochibulu, S.C., Onyemekara, N.N.5, Iheantuoha, U.A.9 , Nwakoby, N. E. 1 , Ilechukwu, C. C. and Destiny, E.C.. (2025, May), "Mitigating Newcastle Disease Virus-Induced Damage in Chicken Embryos Using Extracts of Curcuma longa and Baphia nitida", IPS Journal of Basic and Clinical Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 58-63 |
| 24 | Iheukwumere, I. H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Obianom, A. O., Nnadozie, C. H., Onwusoanya, U. F., Oduoye O. T., Ike, V. E., Obiefuna, O. H., Igboanugo, E. U., Ejike, C. C., Udeagbara, O. E., Ochibulu, S. C., Onyemekara, N. N., Iheantuoha, U. A., Nwakoby, N. E. and Ilechukwu, C. C.. (2025, May), "Effects of Newcastle Disease Virus on Embryonic Body Weight and Structural Development of Chicken Embryo", IPS Journal of Toxicology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 55-59 |
| 25 | Ogbonna, U.S.A.1, Enweani-Nwokelo, I.B., Adili, I.E., Anazodo, C.A., Obianom, A.O. and Uwanta, L.I.. (2025, February), "Microbial Hazards and Public Health Risks Associated with Non- Refrigirated Ready-to-Eat Vegetable Salads", International Journal of Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 02), pp 83-99 |
| 26 | Ikechukwu Harmony Iheukwumere , Chidiogo Marigold Iheukwumere , Obianuju Helen Obiefuna , Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze , Michael Ikechukwu Nwike , Amaka Olivia Obianom, Nnenna Nelly Onyemekara , Chimamkpam Henry Nnadozie , Edwin Uchechukwu Igboanugo , Victor Echezona Ike and Nnamdi Enoch Nwakoby. (2025, March), "Structural Elucidation of Some Antibiotics against Wound Bacterial Pathogens from Penicillium Species Using Agrowastes", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Intentional, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 102-114 |
| 27 | Ikechukwu Harmony Iheukwumere, Chidiogo Marigold Iheukwumere , Obianuju Helen Obiefuna , Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze c , Michael Ikechukwu Nwike, Amaka Olivia Obianom, Nnenna Nelly Onyemekara, Chimamkpam Henry Nnadozie, Edwin Uchechukwu Igboanugo, Victor Echezona Ikand Nnamdi Enoch Nwakoby. (2025, March), "Mycological Medium for the Production of Antibiotics against Urogenital Bacterial Pathogens from Natural Sources", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Intentional, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 79-93 |
| 28 | Obianom, A.O, Ejike, C.E, Ugiri, V.C, Iheukwumere, I.H, Iheukwumere, C.M. and Obiefuna, O.H. (2024, February), "PROPHYLACTIC ACTIVITY OF ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTRACTED FROM ALLIUM SATIVUM AGAINST CLADOSPORIUM SPHAEROSPERMUM PHOMOPSIS AZADIRACHTAE INFECTIONS", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 29 | Iheukwumere, C.M, Iheukwumere, I.H, Obianom, A.O, Uneze, B.C, Ejike, C.C, Igiri, V.C and Okereke, F.O. (2024, February), "BOOSTING THE ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY OF BAPHIA NITIDA LEAVES EXTRACT IN BROILER CHICKS USING VITAMIN C", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 30 | Iheukwumere, I. H, Iheukwumere, C.M, Obianom, A.O, Uneze, B.C, Ejike, C.C, Igiri, V.C and Okereke, F.O. (2024, February), "AUGMENTING THE ANTIVIRAL POTENCY OF BAPHIA NITIDA EXTRACT AGAINST NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS USING VITAMIN C USING EMBROYONATED CHICKEN EGGS", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 31 | Iheukwumere, C.M, Iheukwumere, I.H, Obianom, A.O, Uneze, B.C, Ejike, C.E, Igiri, V.C and Okereke, F.O. (2024, February), "SUPERSIZING NEUTRALIZING ACTIVITIES OF CURCUMA LONGA AND BAPHIA NITIDA EXTRACTS AGAINST NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS USING VITAMIN C", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 32 | Obianom, A.O, Odibo, F.J.C, Iheukwumere, I.H. (2024, June), "Nutritive and Phytate Contents of Raw and Fermented African Oil Bean Seeds", INn TERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 5) |
| 33 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Nnadozie, H. C.,Unaeze, C.B., Obiefuna, O.H., Obianom, A.O., and Ejike, C. E.. (2024, June), "HEMATOTOXICOLOGICAL AND MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL STUDIES OF CRYSTAL PROTEINS SECRETED BY BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS AND BACILLUS SPHAERICUS", TROPICAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCE, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 34 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Nnadozie, H. C.,Unaeze, C.B., Obiefuna, O.H. , Obianom, A.O., , Ejike, C. E.and Okereke, F. O. 1. (2024, June), "MULTIPLE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE INDICES OF STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS ISOLATED FROM PIGS AND ITS ENVIRONS", TROPICAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCE, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 35 | Obianom, A.O., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Ochibulu, S.C Nnadozie, H. C. and Ifenetu, F. C.. (2024, June), "SUPERSIZING THE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY OF XYLOPIA AETHIOPICA EXTRACT AGAINST VIBRIO CHOLERAE USING DOXYCYCLINE", TROPICAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCE, Vol. 2, (Issue -14) |
| 36 | Abba Oluchukwu.,Anyaoha Victoria Ihedinacho., Amaka Olivia Obianom., Anene Chukwuebuka Chisom and Fredrick John Chidi Odibo. (2024, August), "Isolation and Characterization of Keratinase Producing Organisms from Fish Scale Dumpsite at Gusau Dam, Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 745-755 |
| 37 | Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom, O. A., Agu K.C., Anazodo C. A., Chidubem- Nwachinemere N. O., Abana C. C., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Nwosu J. C.. (2024, August), "Phytochemical Composition and Bacterial Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves/Seeds", Research and Analysis Journals, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 40-53 |
| 38 | Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom, O. A., Agu K. C., Abana C. C., Anazodo C. A., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Chidubem - Nwachinemere N. O., Nwosu J. C. (2024, April), "Nutritional Composition and Fungi Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Seeds", Research and Analysis Journals, Vol. 7, pp 54-60 |
| 39 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ejike, C. I and Obianom, A.O.. (2023, October), "FORESTALLING CLADOSPORIUM SPHAEROSPERMUM AND PHOMOPSIS AZADIRACHTAE INFECTIONS USING CREAM PREPARED FROM ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTED FROM ALLIUM SATIVUM", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 40 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C. M., Ejike, C. I. and Obianom, A.O.. (2023, October), "RESTRAINING THE ACTIVITY OF CLADOSPORIUM SPHAEROSPERMUM USING CREAM PREPARED FROM EXTRACTED FROM ALLIUM SATIVUM", TROPICAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 41 | Obianom, O.A., Ogbonna, U.S.A., Agu K.C., Ozuah, C.L., Okonkwo, N.N., Victor‐Aduloju, A.T. and Umeoduagu, N.D. . (2023, November), "Fungal Assessment of Artificial Nails of Female Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", International Journal of Science Academic Research , Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 6675-6680 |
| 42 | Obianom, O.A., Ogbonna, U.S.A., Agu K.C., Ozuah, C.L., Okonkwo, N.N., Victor‐Aduloju, A.T. and Umeoduagu, N.D. . (2023, November), "MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF JACKFRUIT AND SOURSOP ", International Journal of Science Academic Research , Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 6662-6674 |
| 43 | Ebele Mbachu, Amaka Olivia Obianom, Ugoy Sonia Ogbonna, Nancy aAmarachukwu Mbachu and Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli. (2022, May), "Mode of Attack of Microbiological Control Agents against Plant Pathogenes for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security", Asian Journal of Agriculture and Horticultural Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 44 | Obianom, A.O., Ubok, Ifiok Nse., Umedum, C.U and Nwajiobi, F.O. (2020, August), "Comparison Between Composition and Antibacterial Activities of Three Medical - Plant Extracts", The Biomedical Diagnostics, Vol. 2, pp 83-91 |
| 45 | Obianom, A.O and Ubok, Ifiok Nse. (2019, October), "Effect of Poultry Feed Containing Synthetic Antibiotics, Extracts of Ginger Roots, Garlic and Black Pepper Seed on Body-Weights and Gut Microbiota on Broiler Chickens (Gallus-gallus Domesticus)", The Biomedical Diagnostics journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 67-75 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Obianom A.O, Odibo F.J.C and Iheukwumere, I H. (2024, June), "Optimization of physical and nutritive parameters for phytase production from fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Pius Akaraka Nkem, Oghonim Michael Uchenna Orji, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chinenye Vivian Okoye and Amaka Olivia Obianom. (2025, February), "ANTIMICROBIAL ASSESSMENT OF CRUDE AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OFTerminalia glaucescens, Anogiessus symperi and Fagara zanthoxyloides AGAINST SELECTED Dental pathogens.", |
| 2 | Obianom, A.O and Abba, O. (2025, February), "EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PROCESSING METHODS ON NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF TIGER NUTS(Cyperus esculentus L)", , pp 52 |
| 3 | Obianom, A.O., Orakwelu, N.O., Soludo, O.C., Akpadolu, C.B and Akpadolu, K.C. (2025, September), "Characterization of Promising-Phytase Producing Bacterial Isolate from Fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla Seeds", Nigerian Society for Microbiology, pp 242 |
| 4 | Orakwelu, N.O., Obianom, A.O., Akpadolu C.B., Akpadolu, K.C and Soludo, O.C. (2025, September), "Phytochemica Constituents and Antimicrobial Potentials of Tridax procumbens", Nigerian Society for Microbiology |
| 5 | Obianom, A.O., Okoli, F.A and Orakwelu, N.O. (2024, December), "TCE-BEATS/FBS MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024", , pp 19 |
| 6 | Okoli Francisca Abumchukwu, Obianom Olivia Amaka and Anazodo Chidiebere Agatha. (2024, December), "The Effect of lactic acid bacteria-enriched foods in Alleviating Depressive Symptoms in Rats", , pp 23 |
| 7 | Obianom A.O , Ugoy Sonia Ogbonna, and Iwugo Fvour Tochukwu. (2024, June), "Effects of Phytase Extracted from the Bacterial Isolates on the Phytic Acid Content of Pentaclethra macrophylla Seeds.", , pp 101 |
| 8 | Iheukwumere, C.M., Iheukwumere, I.H.2, Unaeze, C.B and Obianom, A.O.. (2024, June), "Debarring Pathological Features Associated with Curvularia lunata and Cladophialophora bantiana Using Cream Prepared from Essential Oil Extracted from Monodora myristica", , pp 37 |
| 9 | Obianom, A.O., Uwanta, L.I and Ugoy, S.O. (2024, June), "Effects of inorganic phosphate, metallic ions and surfactants on phytase activity of bacteria isolated from fermented African oil bean seeds", , pp 43 |
| 10 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Nnadozie, H.C., Unaeze, C.B., Obiefuna, O.H. and Obianom., A.O. (2024, June), "Cyclic riff of Vibro cholera and their physical properties among the major streams used in Uli Community, Ihiala L .G.A, Anambra State", , pp 47 |
| 11 | Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Obianom, A.O., and Ejike, C.E. (2024, June), "Modulating the activities of T-Lymphocytes in Broiler Chicks Using Plant Supplements", , pp 48 |
| 12 | Iheukwumere, I.H., , C.M., Unaeze, C.B. and Obianom, A.O.. (2024, July), "Debarring Pathological Features Associated with Curvularia lunata and Cladophialophora Bantiana Using Cream prepared from Essential Oil Extracted from Monodora myristica", , pp 37 |
| 13 | Obianom, A.O., Ugoy, S.O. and Iwugo F. T. (2024, July), "Effects of Phytase Extracted from Bacterial Isolates on Phytic Acid Content of Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds.", , pp 101 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Editor, "Immunological Impacts of Fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla Candy" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "SUSCEPTIBILITY STUDY OF ISOLATES FROM PHARMACEUTICAL EFFLUENTS" (October, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "UPSHOT OF PLANT SUPPLEMENTS ON BLOOD INDICES AND NEUTROPHILS ADHESION POTENTIAL IN BROILER CHICKS" (October, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Environmental Impact Assessment Of Microbiological And Physicochemical Quality Of Soil And Water During Dry-Season In Udege Mining Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "An Objective Study On The Revolutionary Innovations Brought In By The Indian Food Packaging Market" (August, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Impairs The Basal Ex Vivo Contraction Of Duodenal Visceral Smooth Muscle Of Rat" (September, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Adapting Food Systems and Nutrition Security: Los Angeles Wildfires in the Face of Climatic Change" (April, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSc External defense" (December, 2025 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal defense" (October, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member Investment and finance Committee, "ASSU NAU" (August, 2025 to July, 2026) |
| 2 | 10th Biosciences faculty annual lecture series, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025 to January, 2026) |
| 3 | Member, 11th faculty annual lecture series, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025 to January, 2026) |
| 4 | Chairperson faculty consultant, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025 to January, 2026) |
| 5 | Planning faculty alumni home coming, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025 to March, 2026) |
| 6 | Chairperson Department Annual Lecture series, "Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (February, 2024 to January, 2025) |
| 7 | Member 2023 Department Lecture Series, "Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (March, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 8 | Member 2023/2024 faculty annual lecture Series, "Faculty of Biosciences" (December, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 9 | Member Mobilization alumni converge sub-committee, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (June, 2023 to May, 2024) |
| 10 | Member Bus Purchase Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (August, 2023 to July, 2024) |
| 11 | Member Infrastructure and Development, "Faculty of Biosciences" (March, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 12 | Member infrastructure and Development Committee, "Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2020 to March, 2021) |
| 13 | Volunteer, "Shepherd Eye Foundation" (March, 2019 to December, 2021) |
| 14 | Women Mothering Sunday Women Leader, "St John The Divine Anglican Church, Ngozika Housing Estate Awka" (January, 2018 to March, 2019) |
| 15 | Women Mothering Sunday Women Leader, "St John The Divine Anglican Church, Ngozika Housing Estate Awka" (January, 2017 to March, 2018) |
| 16 | Director, "Sir Tochi Obianom Foundation" (January, 2016 to December, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" - 2023 (member since 2023), https://nsm.ng |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "American Society for Microbiology" - 2022 (member since 2019), https://asm.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Organisation for Women in Science" - 2022 (member since 2019), https://owsd.net |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Waste to Wealth", (4th Faculty of Biosciences International Conference), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Microbial innovation and Entrepreneurial Microbiology: The Pathway to a Healthy Society and Economic Prosperity", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology (UniCross)), 14th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; Mass Communication Hall, University of Cross River State, Calabar Campus Ekpo Abasi, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "30th workshop/Conference Foundation for African Development and International Biotechnology", (Foundation for African Development and International Biotechnology), 4th March, 2025 to 6th March, 2025; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 4 | "9th Annual Synopsis and General Meeting", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 3rd July, 2024 to 5th July, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka |
| 5 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka |
| 6 | "2nd Bioscience International Conference", (Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Awka.), 10th January, 2023 to 13th January, 2023; ASSU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 7 | "Organisation For Women in Science For The Developing World", (Organisation For Women in Science For The Developing World), 31st July, 2019 to 1st August, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Biodata Institute", (Faculty of Biosciences), 2nd June, 2025 to 4th June, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Organization for women in Science South-East Zonal Workshop", (Organization for women in Science for the Developing world), 29th May, 2025 to 30th May, 2025; Virtual |
| 3 | "Google digital training", (Fidelity Bank), 24th March, 2025 to 28th March, 2025; Zoom |
| 4 | "Google digital training", (Fidelity Bank), 24th February, 2025 to 28th February, 2025; Zoom |
| 5 | "Practical training for Authors on High-Impact Research Paper Writing", (Academic and Grant Writing Enclave), 3rd February, 2024 to 16th March, 2024; Virtual |
| 6 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Sandwiich Unit)), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASSU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 7 | "National Innovation and Promotion of Local Inventory Technology", (Nigeria Senate Committee on Science and Technology), 25th November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; Anambra State Conference Center |
| 8 | "Beginner Metagenomics/ Metabarcoding Workshop", (DNA Learning Centre Nigeria), 17th March, 2021 to 18th March, 2021; DNA Learning Centre, Godfrey Okoye University |
| 9 | "NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Constortium", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 24th February, 2021 to 26th February, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Unlocking Career Potentials with Winning CV", (Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, NAU, Awka.), 13th July, 2023 to 13th July, 2023; Faculty of Bioscience Board Room |
| 2 | "Promotion Criteria Lecture", (Welfare Committee of Faculty of Bioscience), 6th July, 2023 to 6th July, 2023; NEEDS Assessment Building, Science Village, NAU, Awka |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "WORLD MICROBE FORUM", (ASM & FEMS COLLABORATION), 14th May, 2021 to 23rd May, 2021; IPOSTER |