Miss. Chidimma Linda Osilo
Miss. Chidimma Linda Osilo is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Osilo Chidimma, specialises in food microbiology; investigating the microbial safety, quality and functional properties, with keen interest in the use of novel probiotic strains to improve public health and fortify food systems. She also specialises in industrial Microbiology, using microbial fermentation for production of industrial byproducts including high activity enzymes. Her research employs statistical tools such as R, SPSS, Excel etc.,to design experiments that translates into scientific insights.
Personal Information
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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
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Manchester(Coursera). (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2021) to August, 2020 Industrial Biotechnology |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, July, 2019) October, 2016 to October, 2018 M.Sc Food And Industrial Microbiology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, ) October, 2009 to October, 2013 B.Sc Microbiology |
| 4 | Nwafor Orizu College Of Education, Nsugbe. (Post-Graduate Degree, ) October, 2019 to October, 2019 PGDE Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member Special task force, Pre-degree Programme August, 2025 to September, 2025 |
| 2 | Handling Editor, The Bioscientist April, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Faculty Accreditation Committee February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Member, 4th Bio-science International Conference Committee February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Research and Collaboration: Department Accreditation Subcommittee March, 2024 to December, 2025 |
| 6 | Secretary, Course Evaluation: Department Accreditation Subcommittee March, 2024 to December, 2025 |
| 7 | Member, Student Matters: NSM Symposium Subcommittee March, 2024 to March, 2024 |
| 8 | Secretary, Exam Management Committee February, 2024 to Present |
| 9 | Member, Grants Committee February, 2024 to December, 2025 |
| 10 | Editor, Brochure/Editorial Alumni Converge Subcommittee June, 2023 to November, 2023 |
| 11 | Exam officer / Course adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to Present |
| 12 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2019 to Present |
| 13 | Research Assistant, Microbiology Department, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Volunteer) January, 2016 to January, 2017 |
| 14 | Teachers Aide, Model Secondary School, G.R.A, Port-Harcourt August, 2014 to August, 2015 |
| 15 | Microbiology quality control trainee, Kp Pharmaceuticals LTD, Ogidi August, 2012 to November, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Anakwenze, V.N., Osilo, C., Isiaka, A.B., Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N., Osuala, O.J., Ezemba, C.C., Okoli, U.O., Ekwealor, C.C., Anaukwu, C.G., and Ekwealor, I.A.. (2026, January) Lignocellulosic biomass as sustainable resource for bioproducts production: its properties, potential use, by-products, and economical importance Elsevier B.V., pp 1-76 |
| 2 | Ahamefule, S.C., Osilo, C., Ahamefule, B.C., Ogbonna, J.C.. (2026, March) Algal Bioreactors Elsevier Academic press, pp 159-199 |
| 3 | Ahamefule, S.C., Osilo, C., Idenyi, J.N., Ogbonna, I.O., Ogbonna, J.C.. (2025, May) Cultivation Conditions and Operating Modes in Large-Scale Microalgae Processes May 2025 Springer, Cham, pp 23-86 |
| 4 | Isiaka, A.B., Ilodinso, U.C., Osilo, C., Anakwenze, V.N.. (2025, December) Microbial-based Biofortification for Enhanced Nutrition Taylor and Francis |
| 5 | Ahamefule, C.S., Osilo, C., Ahamefule, B.C., Ogbonna, J.C.. (2023, December) Biofuel Integrated Routes. In: Value-added products from Algae. Springer, Cham, pp 191-229 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ajogwu, T.M.C., Osilo, C., Ohuche, J.C., Ozoh, C.N., Nwiyi, I.U., Soludo, O.C., Okafor, O.I.,Ekwealor, I.A.. (2025, August), "Antioxidant Activity and Quality Evaluation of Probiotic Soymilk Produced with Lactobacillus rhamnosus Yoba as Starter Culture", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 17, (Issue 8), pp 281-289 |
| 2 | Ozoh, C.N., Ibekwe, I.M., Osilo, C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Ohuche, J.C., Nwiyi, I.U.. (2025, December), "Probiotic Combination Effect on the Modulation of Lipid Metabolism in Triton X-100 Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 25, (Issue 12), pp 108-119 |
| 3 | Ekpunobi, U.N., Nnabugwu, S.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Ohuche, J.C., Ozoh, C.N., Osilo. C., and Ikwealor, I.A.. (2025, October), "Biosurfactant-producing bacteria recovered from hydrocarbon contaminated soil in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 17, (Issue 01), pp 943-953 |
| 4 | Osilo, C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Nwiyi, I.U., Ohuche, J.C., Ozoh, C.N., Ukpaka, C.J., Innocent, C.P.. (2025, December), "Effect of a probiotic bacteria and yeast mixture on lipid metabolism and gut microbiota in triton X-100-induced hypercholesterolemic rats", Basic and Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition., Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-8 |
| 5 | Osilo, C., Ajogwu, TMC., Ohuche, J.C., Okoli, U.O.. (2024, July), "In vitro assessment of probiotic potentials of yeast strains isolated from a cereal-based (ogi) traditional fermented food", Open Access Research Journal of science and technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 106-115 |
| 6 | Ozoh, C.N., Osilo, C., Ohuche, J.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Kolawole, M,I., Nwiyi, I.U. (2024, July), "Sensory and Nutritional Evaluation of Fermented and Unfermented Beetroot-ginger- garlic Beverages", International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 25-32 |
| 7 | Osilo, C., Ohuche, J.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Ozoh, C.N., Ezenwa, S.E., and Okeke, C.V.. (2024, June), "Shelf life determination of two palm wine varieties and its effect on biochemical properties and enzyme production", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 303-310 |
| 8 | Chikaodili G Anaukwu, Blessing I Onyebuagu, Chibuike G Obi, Vivian N Anakwenze, Chito C Ekwealor, Tobechukwu MC Ajogwu, Victoria I Anyaoha, Josephine C Ohuche, Chidimma Osilo, Amarachukwu B Isiaka. (2024, May), "Antimicrobial Effect of Response Surface Optimized Pyocyanin Produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa", Journal of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 9 | Anakwenze VO, Isiaka AB, Okoli UO, Ekwealor CC, Anaukwu, CG, Osilo,C, Ekwealor IA. (2024, February), "Microbiology in Nigeria: Navigating Challenges, Exploring Prospects", International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 110-117 |
| 10 | Ahamefule, S.C., Osilo, C., Ahamefule, B.C., Madueke, S.N., Moneke, A.. (2024, November), "Simultaneous production of biofuel from agricultural wastes and bioremediation of the waste substrates: A review", Current Research in Microbial Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 100305 |
| 11 | Osilo C., Okeke C. V., Onyebuchi C. P., Nwozor N. C.. (2023, July), "Physiochemical properties and enzymatic profile of indigenous yeast isolated from palm wine in Nigeria", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, GSCBPS-2023-0267 |
| 12 | Nwozor, N. C., Ikele, M. O., Nwiyi', I. U., Ogini, S. I. and Osilo, C.. (2023, July), "Isolation and antibiogram of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from Tigernut milk in Awka, Nigeria", Global Journal of Applied Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 27, pp 1-5 |
| 13 | Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N.O., Orji, M.U., Achugbu, A.N., Achugbu, O.E., Okoli, U.O., Osilo, C., and Nwakuche, A.O.. (2023, June), "Physicochemical Composition of Cassava Mill Effluents in Five Processing Plants in Anambra State, Nigeria.", World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development., Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 31-34 |
| 14 | Osilo C, Okoli UO, Ekegbo CF, Uche-Anebonam V, Chidubem-Nwachinemere NO.. (2023, November), "Evaluation of Microbial risk associated with the use of shared makeup applicators and the rate of hygiene practices among beauticians", World Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Health sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 02), pp 134-141 |
| 15 | Nwagu T.NT, Osilo C., Arinze N.M, Okpala G.N, Amadi C.O, Ndubuisi I.A, Okolo B, Moneke A, Agu R.. (2021, April), "A Novel Strain Of Yarrowia Phangngaensis Producing A Multienzyme Complex, A Source Of Enzyme Additives For Baking High Cassava-wheat Composite Bread", Food Biotechnology, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 158-177 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Unachukwu, J.O., Osilo, C., Ahamefule, C.S.. (2025, April), "VALORIZATION OF POTATO PEELS INTO BIOETHANOL", |
| 2 | Ozoh, C.N., Ohuche, J.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Osilo, C., Nwiyi, I.U., and Okafor, I.V.. (2024, July), "Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Bacteria Associated with Chicken Droppings in Enugwu Ukwu, Anambra State", |
| 3 | Ajogwu, T.M.C., Osilo, C., Ohuche, J.C., Nwiyi I.U., Ozoh, C.N., Oluyede, S.D.. (2024, July), "Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus as a Starter Culture on the Protein and Cyaonegenic Components of Fermented Cassava", |
| 4 | Osilo, C., Okeke, C.V., Ohuche, C.J., Onyebuchi, C.P.. (2024, July), "Physiochemical Properties of Palm Wine and Enzymatic Profile of the Isolated Indigenous Yeasts", |
| 5 | Ani, P.F., Osilo, C., Ahamefule, C.S. (2023, June), "The effects of Nitrogen stress on lipid accumulation by Microalgae.", |
| 6 | Ahamefule, S. C., Osilo, C., and Etugo, C. P.,. (2023, May), "Bioethanol production from sugarcane baggase with yeast co-culture", |
| 7 | Ohuche J.C, Ezeama, C.F, Osilo C.. (2022, October), "Effect of In-situ storage and Fermentation on the functional properties of the flour of American yam bean (Pachyrhizus Erosus) tubers cultivated in the South Eastern Nigeria", , pp 491-495 |
| 8 | Osilo, C and Nwagu, T.N.T.. (2021, October), "Multienzyme complex of yarrowia phangngaensis as additive for baking high cassava-wheat composite bread; impact of process optimization on enzymes’ concentration and bread quality.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "The Bioscientist" (April, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Assistant Coordinator, "Catholic Association of Post Graduate Students, UNN" (February, 2016 to February, 2017) |
| 2 | Treasurer, "National Association of Catholic Corps Members" (September, 2014 to July, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "American Society for Microbiology" (member since 2021), https://asm.org |
| 2 | Affiliate Member, "Applied Microbiology International" (member since 2016), https://appliedmicrobiology.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "From the bench to the industries: Biotechnology, a tool for bio entrepreneurship development in today's Nigeria", (Foundation for African development through international biotechnology (FADIB))), 4th March, 2025 to 7th March, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "Microbial biodiversity and biotechnology in national development", (NSM Southeast zonal chapter, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 3rd July, 2024 to 5th July, 2024; Chisco Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "The role of mMicrobial Sciences in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of Global Crises", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology, South-East zone.), 27th June, 2023 to 29th June, 2023; PAA, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 4 | "New Frontiers in Bioscience and Biotechnology", (Faculty of Biological Science, UNN), 30th May, 2023 to 1st June, 2023; Zoom |
| 5 | "Post-COVID -19 Pandemic resilience: Role of the Biosciences", (Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU Secretariat at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Wiley Analytical Science Spring Conference", (Wiley Analytical Science), 26th April, 2022 to 4th May, 2022; Online |
| 7 | "Microbiology in the new decade: Positioning Nigeria for Rapid Development", (Nigerian society for microbiology), 6th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| 8 | "International Microbiology Online Conference", (Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM)), 7th July, 2021 to 11th July, 2021; Online |
| 9 | "Microbiology For Economic Diversification And Sustainable Health", (Nigeran Society for Microbiology), 19th August, 2016 to 23rd August, 2016; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Pandemithon", (Afrivax Ltd Ghana), 2nd March, 2026 to 4th June, 2026; Afrivax Ghana/School of pharmacy, Agulu, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Unizik Surer Training Programme", (Surer project), 10th April, 2024 to 11th April, 2024; Chisco Institute of Transportational Studies, NAU. |
| 3 | "The Book Publishing Process: An Elsevier Author Workshop", (Elsevier Research Academy), 3rd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; Online |