Mrs. Joy Chinenye Mba
Mrs. Joy Chinenye Mba is a LECTURER II in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Joy Chinenye Mba. A graduate of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I work as a lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology. My area of specialization is Food chemistry/quality control and research interest is on Functional foods and bioactive compounds. I am passionate about solving mankind's food related problems with the application of science and technology.
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Address: | Food Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2023) November, 2020 to July, 2023 MSc Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2022) November, 2019 to November, 2022 MSc Food Science And Technology Food Science And Technology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2021) August, 2012 to July, 2017 BSc. Food Science And Technology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | English Instructor, improve.com, Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. October, 2022 to June, 2023 |
| 4 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa August, 2019 to December, 2023 |
| 5 | Adminstrative assistant, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State. October, 2018 to August, 2019 |
| 6 | Laboratory Assistant, National Agency For Food, Drug Administration And Control Zonal Laboratory, Agulu. May, 2016 to October, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ikegwu, T. M., Ezegbe, C. C., Odo, E. N., Okolo, C. A., Mba, J. C. and Agu, H. O.. (2022, December) Processing of Oilseeds in the Tropics: Prospects and Challenges Intechopen |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Agu, H. O., Ihionu, C. J. and Mba, J. C.. (2023, April), "Sensory and physicochemical properties of biscuit produced from blends of whole wheat, soy okara and tigernut residue flours", Heliyon, Vol. 9, pp e15318 |
| 2 | Mba, J.C.; Paes, L.T.; Viana, L.M.; Ferreira, A.J.C.; Queiroz, V.A.V.; Martino, H.S.D.; Azevedo, L.; de Carvalho, C.W.P.; Felisberto, M.H.F.; de Barros, F.A.R.. (2023, August), "Evaluation of the Physical, Chemical, Technological, and Sensorial Properties of Extrudates and Cookies from Composite Sorghum and Cowpea Flours", Foods MDPI, Vol. 12, (Issue 17), pp 3261 |
| 3 | Theophilus M. Ikegwu; Chika U. Obiora; Joy C. Mba; Eunice N. Odoh; Nkemakonam M. Anene. (2022, May), "Effect of Thermal Processing Conditions on the Physicochemical and Moisture-Sorption Characteristics of Two Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) varieties.", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 7), pp 35-52 |
| 4 | Joy Chinenye Mba, Helen Obioma Agu, Charles Ngwuja Ishiwu and Chukwunonso Chukwuzuloke Okoye. (2022, November), "Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder on the Oxalate Content and Colour of Cocoyam during Achicha ede Preparation.", International Journal of Applied Sciences & Engineering, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 17-30 |
| 5 | Ubaka, I. T., Agu, H. O., Victor-Aduloju, T. A., and Mba, J. C.. (2022, November), "POTENTIALS OF CASSAVA, BAMBARA GROUNDNUT AND TIGERNUT IN BISCUIT PRODUCTION: A REVIEW", European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, Vol. 14, (Issue 11), pp 79-93 |
| 6 | Mba, Joy Chinenye; Agu, Helen Obioma. (2021, December), "Developments on the Bioactive Compounds and Food Uses of the Tubers: Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia).", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 20, (Issue 11), pp 101-112 |
| 7 | Odoh, E. N., Maduabuchi, O. L., Ikegwu, T. M., Okolo, C. A., Mba, J.C., Ezegbe, C. C., Olubusayo, K. O., and Obiegbuna, J. E.. (2021, February), "Comparative study on Proximate, Phytochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Asystasia gangetica and Market Herbal Tea.", American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 24-27 |
| 8 | Odoh, E. N., Okafor, R. O., Ikegwu, T. M., Okolo, C. A., Mba, J. C., Ezegbe, C. C., Olubusayo, K. O., Orjiakor, S. N., and Obiegbuna, J. E.. (2021, February), "Physicochemical and sensory properties of unfermented fufu composite flour made from Cassava sievate,", American Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 27-34 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Mba, J.C.; Paes, L.T.; Viana, L.M.; Ferreira, A.J.C.; Queiroz, V.A.V.; Martino, H.S.D.; Azevedo, L.; de Carvalho, C.W.P.; Felisberto, M.H.F.; de Barros, F.A.R.. (2023, May), "Evaluation of the Physical, Chemical, Technological, and Sensorial Properties of Extrudates and Cookies from Composite Sorghum and Cowpea Flours.". |
| 2 | Mba, J. C. (2022, December), "EFFECT OF Moringa oleifera LEAF POWDER ON THE OXALATE CONTENT AND COLOUR OF COCOYAM DURING ACHICHA EDE PREPARATION". |
| 3 | Mba, J. C. (2017, July), "Effects of processing conditions on the chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds, used for the enrichment of cassava flour in chin chin production". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anih, J. O., Mba, J. c., Uka, J. U. and Agu, H. O.. (2023, June), "Chemical composition of fifteen different brands of milk powders sold in Awka metropolis", NIFST East central, pp 33-36 |
| 2 | Mba, J.C.; Paes, L.T.; Viana, L.M.; Ferreira, A.J.C.; Queiroz, V.A.V.; Martino, H.S.D.; Azevedo, L.; de Carvalho, C.W.P.; Felisberto, M.H.F.; de Barros, F.A.R.. (2023, November), "Evaluation of the Physical, Chemical, Technological, and Sensorial Properties of Cookies from Composite Sorghum and Cowpea Flours.", |
| 3 | Mba, J.C.; Paes, L.T.; Viana, L.M.; Ferreira, A.J.C.; Queiroz, V.A.V.; Martino, H.S.D.; Azevedo, L.; de Carvalho, C.W.P.; Felisberto, M.H.F.; de Barros, F.A.R.. (2023, November), "Evaluation of the Physical, Chemical, Technological, and Sensorial Properties of Extrudates from Composite Sorghum and Cowpea Flours.", |
| 4 | Iwuchukwu, A. B., Agu, H. O., Mba, J. C. and Igwe, P. N.. (2023, March), "Conformability of Five Brands of Vegetable Oil Sold in Roban Stores Awka, Nigeria to NAFDAC Set Standards", , pp 207-212 |
| 5 | 5. Agu, H. O., Michael, C. I. and Mba, J. C.. (2022, June), "Sensory and Physiochemical properties of biscuits produced from cassava, soy okara and tigernut residue flours", , pp 82-88 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA)" (January, 2022 to July, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund/Forum for Agricultural Research for Africa |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The effect of roasting on the aroma, bioactive peptides and the functional properties of yellow nutsedges (Cyperus esculentus)" (June, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "Institute of Food Technologists' (IFT)" - 01188888 (member since 2020), https://www.ift.org/ |
| 2 | Professional Member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)" - 13/10349/SM (member since 2019), https://nifst.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Agriculture and Bio-conservation for food security", (Faculty of Agriculture), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "15th Latin American Symposium on Food Science and Nutrition (SLACAN) held at Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil.", (Latin American Symposium on Food Science and Nutrition), 12th November, 2023 to 14th November, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "47th NIFST Conference/AGM2023", (NIFST), 18th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Zoom |
| 4 | "1st Faculty of Agriculture International conference", (Faculty of Agriculture), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "IFT FIRST (virtual participation)", (IFT Chicago), 10th July, 2022 to 14th July, 2022; ift.org site |
| 6 | "43RD NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING", (NIFST), 14th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; AWKA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "One day food safety workshop for food vendors in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka campus", (Department of Food Technology, in collaboration with Student affairs and Business ventures.), 9th December, 2023 to 9th December, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Web development (Frontend); Organised by the Anambra state government", (Anambra state government), 21st November, 2023 to 24th March, 2024; Google meet |
| 3 | "Use of AI in Learning, teaching and research / Quality assurance workshop; organised by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Davak Consults, Lagos, Nigeria", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe university), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "Career and Character development workshop; organised by the Centre for counselling and career development (CCCD) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Centre for counselling and career development (CCCD) Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Alex Ekwueme centre for multidisplinary studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "Use of technologies with supercritical fluids", (Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa, MG, Brazil), 26th May, 2023 to 26th May, 2023; Room 332, DTA III, UFV |
| 6 | "Grant writing skill acquisition", (Faculty of Agriculture/ Grant/International relations committee), 17th November, 2021 to 17th November, 2021; FAG Hall 2 |
| 7 | "4-day hands-on Data Analysis training using Stata software and Microsoft Excel", (Flourish Data Analytics School), 10th August, 2021 to 18th August, 2021; Faculty of Agriculture Conference hall |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Introduction to grant writing digital lecture series: organized by Bio ventures for global health, Seattle, USA", (Bio ventures for global health, Seattle), 20th November, 2023 to 2nd May, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "Quality assurance workshop", (Faculty of Agriculture), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "Special Topics in Food Science and Technology- Functional aspects of plant-derived bioactive compounds for food quality and human health", (Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa, MG, Brazil in collaboration with Texas A&M University, College station, USA.), 13th March, 2023 to 17th March, 2023; Room 332, DTA III, UFV |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Nigerian food safety policy and legislation: status, issues and wayforward", (NIFST western chapter), 31st January, 2024 to 31st January, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "Engaging with Open Science 2023: OPEN DATA", (IntechOpen), 21st June, 2023 to 21st June, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "Use of Springer Nature platforms", (Biblioteca Central, UFV), 10th March, 2023 to 10th March, 2023; GotoWebinar |
| 4 | "Salmonella in Poultry: Recent Regulatory Developments and Quantitative Testing", (WILEY), 28th November, 2022 to 28th November, 2022; online |
| 5 | "Execuctive Diploma in Grant and Proposal writing", (La Plage Meta Verse), 31st October, 2022 to 3rd November, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "Diamondxtra Season 14 Digital marketing training.", (Access bank PLC), 4th October, 2022 to 17th October, 2022; online |
| 7 | "Open source leader 2020", (Common Purpose, United Nations), 2nd September, 2020 to 23rd October, 2020; online |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Fire Safety Management", (Mindware consulting limited), 29th April, 2019 to 2nd July, 2019; NYSC secretariat, Otuocha. |
| 2 | "HSE LEVEL 3 (Occupational Health Administration)", (Mindware consulting limited), 29th April, 2019 to 2nd July, 2019; NYSC secretariat, Otuocha. |
| 3 | "HSE LEVEL 1 (Safety Management System)", (Mindware consulting limited), 29th April, 2019 to 2nd July, 2019; NYSC secretariat, Otuocha. |
| 4 | "First aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)", (Mindware consulting limited), 29th April, 2019 to 2nd July, 2019; NYSC secretariat, Otuocha. |
| 5 | "HSE LEVEL 2 (Accident Prevention and Control)", (Mindware consulting limited), 7th February, 2019 to 7th February, 2019; NYSC secretariat, Otuocha. |