Dr. Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo is a LECTURER I in ZOOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Zoology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ZOOLOGY |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) March, 2017 to December, 2022 Ph.D. Zoology And Environmental Biology (Hydrobiology/ Aquatic Sciences) |
2 | University Of Ibadan, Oyo State. (Master Degree, March, 2014) March, 2012 to March, 2014 M.Sc Zoology (Hydrobiology And Fisheries) |
3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2006 to July, 2010 B.Sc Zoology |
4 | St. Charles' Special Science School, Onitsha. (SSCE, September, 2007) September, 2003 to July, 2006 |
5 | St. Charles' Special Science School, Onitsha. (NECO, September, 2007) September, 2003 to July, 2006 |
6 | Mercy Primary School, Osumenyi, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 2001) September, 1994 to July, 2000 |
1 | Lecturer I, Department of Zoology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State November, 2024 to Present |
2 | Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Brazil June, 2024 to Present |
3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2021 to November, 2024 |
4 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2020 to August, 2021 |
5 | Biology and Agricultural Sciences Teacher, Ave-Maria Secondary School, Nnokwa, Anambra State November, 2014 to July, 2016 |
6 | Research Scientist, Awba Dam, University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria June, 2013 to March, 2014 |
7 | Teaching and Research Assistant, Department Of Zoology, University Of Ibadan January, 2013 to March, 2014 |
8 | Assistant farm supervisor, Obasanjo Farms, Ota, Ogun State March, 2011 to February, 2012 |
9 | Biology and Geography Teacher, Madonna Secondary School, Nnobi, Anambra State September, 2010 to February, 2011 |
Books | |
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1 | Okeke JJ, Iwueze M, Oraneli U.B, Okeke CJ, Egbuche MC, Ezewudo B. (2023, March) A Concise General Biology II for Tertiary Institution Goodsuccess Prints |
Journal Articles | |
1 | Okeke C. J., Nwoye C. P., Okeke I. R., Ezewudo B. I., Oraneli U. B., Azaka E. I., Olisa C. S., Aghalu U. C.. (2024, September), "Evaluation and health risk assessment of some heavy metals in pork and beef sold in Okpuno, Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria", Advanced Journal of Science, Technology and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 65-73 |
2 | Okeke, C.J., Okeke, I.R., Ezewudo, B.I., Akwuaka, P.C., Olisa, C.S., Umeaniebue, A.C.. (2024, August), "Comparative studies of hematological profiles of cultured and wild Clariid Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) in South-East Nigeria", Research Journal of Biotechnology and Life Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 41-58 |
3 | Maduabuchi Inwele Amobi, Amara Chibuzo Anazodo, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Valentine Obinna Okpoko. (2024, February), "Effect of different diets containing varying inclusion levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth, mineral composition and meat quality of the edible land snails Archachatina marginata and Achatina fulica", Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, Vol. 125, (Issue 1), pp 9-19 |
4 | Md. Saiful Islam, Khamphe Phoungthong, Zulhilmi Ismail, Ilya Khairanis Othman, Shamsuddin Shahid, Daeng Siti Maimunah Ishak, Amyrhul Abu Bakar, Erwan Hafizi Kasiman, Mir Mohammad Ali, Md. Humayun Kabir, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo & Abubakr M. Idris. (2023, January), "Trace element speciation in sludge: a preliminary study to assess contamination levels in the sewage network", Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, Vol. 57, (Issue 13), pp 1073-1083 |
5 | Henry Chima Asomba, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Chioma Janefrances Okeke, Md. Saiful Islam. (2023, February), "Grain size analysis and ecological risk assessment of metals in the sediments of Konsin River and Igboho dam reservoir, Oyo State, Nigeria, under agricultural disturbances", Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Vol. 195, (Issue 378), pp 1-18 |
6 | Ekenma Julia Agwu, Samuel Ejike Odanwu, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Gregory Ejikeme Odo, Joy Ihuoma Nzei, Stanley Chidi Iheanacho, Md. Saiful Islam. (2023, February), "Assessment of water quality status using heavy metal pollution indices: A case from Eha-Amufu catchment area of Ebonyi River, Nigeria", Acta Ecologica Sinica, Vol. 43, (Issue 6), pp 989-1000 |
7 | Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Bernard Obialo Mgbenka, Md. Saiful Islam, Ram Proshad, Gregory Ejikeme Odo. (2023, June), "Appraisal Of Metal Contamination In Sediments Of Lower Reaches Of Niger River, Nigeria, Using Contamination Indices And Sediment Quality Guidelines", International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 103, (Issue 11), pp 2616-2635 |
8 | Md Saiful Islam, Md Towhidul Islam, Zulhilmi Ismail, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Rahat Khan, Fakhrul Hasan, Md Humayun Kabir, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Khalid A. Ibrahim and Abubakr M. Idris. (2023, September), "Assessment of trace elements in the long-term banana cultivation field's soil", Frontiers in Environmental Science, Vol. 11, pp 1272840 |
9 | Agupugo CS, Nsofor C.I, Ezewudo B.I, Edeh, I.C.. (2022, February), "Growth performance and cost-effectiveness of replacement of fishmeal with plant-based protein source, Leucaena leucocephala in the diet of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings", Asian Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
10 | Ugokwe C.U, Okafor F.C, Ezewudo B.I, Olagunju T.E, Njoku E.U.. (2022, May), "Waste leachate induces histological alterations in Limicolaria aurora (Jay, 1839) digestive gland", Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 60, pp 7 |
11 | Kingsley Uchenna Ozioko, Chris Ikem Okoye, Patience Obiageli Ubachukwu, Raymond Awudu Agbu, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Celestine Osita Ezea. (2021, January), "Prevalence Assessment Of Ectoparasitic Arthropods Among Commonly Consumed Wildlife In Nsukka, Southeast Nigeria", Bulletin of the National Research Centre, Vol. 45, pp 7 |
12 | Okeke J.J, Obudulu C, Mmayie F, Udeh N.P, Okpoko V.O, Ezewudo B.I, Ocheje G.E, Okeke P.C.. (2021, October), "Bird diversity and distribution in three land-use types in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", The Bioscientist, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 12 |
13 | Emmanuel I. Nnamonu, Bernard O. Mgbenka, Bede I. Ezewudo, Edmund C. Mbegbu, Chiemekam S. Ezechukwu, Godwin C. Ugwu. (2020, April), "Omega-3 Fatty Acids As Feed Supplement Modulates Blood Formation And Body Weight In Rattus Norvegicus Model", The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, Vol. 81, (Issue 14), pp 8 |
14 | Ugokwe C.U., Okafor F.C., Okeke P.C., Ezewudo, B.I. Olagunju T.E.. (2020, June), "Induction Of Genetic Alterations And Oxidative Stress In Giant African Land Snail (Limicolaria Aurora) Exposed To Municipal Waste Leachate", Revista de Toxicologia, Vol. 37, pp 7 |
15 | Stanley C. Iheanacho, Gregory E. Odo, Bede I. Ezewudo. (2020, December), "Adulteration Of Aquafeed With Melamine And Melamineformaldehyde Chemicals; Ex Situ Study Of Impact On Haematology And Antioxidant Systems In Clarias Gariepinus", Aquaculture Research, Vol. 00, pp 1-7 |
16 | Kingsley Uchenna Ozioko, Chris Ikem Okoye, Rose Nduka Obiezue, Idika Kalu Idika, Raymond Agbu Awudu, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Celestine Osita Ezea. (2020, June), "Accelerating Towards Human African Trypanosomiasis Elimination: Issues And Opportunities", Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, Vol. 57, pp 105-113 |
17 | Nwosu C.G., Ivoke N., Okoye I.C., Obiezue N.R., Onyishi C.G., Ugokwe U.C., Ezewudo I.B., Olasoji O.O., Anunobi T.J., Agu N.G., Agbu A.R.. (2019, March), "Prevalence Of Maternal Hypoglycaemia And Plasmodium Falciparum Infections Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinics In Three Development Centres Of Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria", Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, Vol. 40, (Issue 1), pp 8 |
18 | Maduabuchi Inwele Amobi, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo. (2019, April), "Utilisation Of Common Leafy Vegetables In The Diets Of Giant West African Snail Archachatina Marginata (Swainson, 1821) (Stylommatophora: Achatinidae)", Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 181-187 |
19 | Maduabuchi Inwele Amobi, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Valentine Obinna Okpoko, Collins Ugonna Ugokwe, Henry Nnamdi Okereke. (2019, June), "Effects Of Three Leafy Vegetables On The Growth Performance Of Giant African Snail Achatina (Lissachatina) Fulica", Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, Vol. 120, (Issue 1), pp 15-20 |
20 | Chigozie Godwin Nwosu, Njoku Ivoke, Ikem Chris Okoye, Nduka Rose Obiezue, Chinenye Grace Onyishi, Ugonna Collins Ugokwe, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Olalo. (2018, February), "Assessment Of The Obstetric, Demographic And Economic Burden On Falciparum-Malaria Parasitaemia Among Women Of Child-Bearing Age Receiving Antenatal Services In Nsukka, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 8 |
21 | Okoro Onyekwere Joseph, Nnamonu Emmanuel Ikechukwu, Ezewudo Bede Izuchukwu, Okoye Ikem Chris. (2018, May), "Application Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes (Anopheles Species) In The Control Of Malaria Transmission", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 16 |
22 | Chigozie Godwin Nwosu, Njoku Ivoke, Ndubuisi Stanley Oluah, Ikem Chris Okoye, Joseph Effiong Eyo, Ugonna Collins Ugokwe, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Olalo. (2017, February), "Effects Of Sodium Acetate Dietary Supplementation On The Serum Lipid Profile Of Gallus Domesticus", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 8 |
23 | B.I. Ezewudo, C.O. Monebi, A.A.A. Ugwumba. (2015, June), "Production And Utilization Of Musca Domestica Maggots In The Diet Of Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Fingerlings", Academic Journals, Vol. 10, (Issue 23), pp 9 |
Conference Papers | |
1 | Okwuosa Obinna Ben, Ezewudo Bede Izuchukwu, Amadi Christiana O, Ezeh Eucheria I.. (2024, March), "Micromineral Evaluation of Wild and Cultured Clarias gariepinus from Afikpo Metropolis", |
2 | Okeke C. Janefrances, Anyaeneh Maureen O, Ezewudo Bede I, Okeke I.R, Ede I.C, Obiyo Grace E, Akwuaka PriscaMary C. (2023, January), "Investigation of heavy metals in African giant snail (Achatina achatina) sold at Eke Awka Market, Awka, Anambra State", |
3 | Okeke Chioma J, Ezewudo Bede I, Akwuaka PriscaMary, Atuchukwu Ebele I. (2023, June), "Comparative Studies of Serum Biochemistry of Cultured and Wild Clariid Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) in South-East Nigeria", |
4 | Okeke P. C, Edeh I. C, Ugokwe C. U, Okeke J. C, Ezewudo B.I. (2021, July), "Production and utilization of microalgae in water quality monitoring and bioremediation as bio-flocculants in wastewater treatment", 4th African Conference/ Workshop on Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy, Environment, Health, and Agriculture |
5 | Ezewudo B. I, Mgbenka B. O, Odo, G. E.. (2021, July), "Metal pollution in sediments of lower reaches of Niger River: Preliminary investigation of ecological risks and source apportionment", 4th African Conference/ Workshop on Applications of Nanotechnology in Energy, Environment, Health, and Agriculture |
6 | Ugokwe C. U, Okafor F. C, Ezewudo B. I.. (2019, November), "Waste leachate induces histological alterations in Limicolaria aurora digestive gland", Annual Conference of the Society for Animal and Environmental Biology (SAEB) |
7 | Stanley C. Iheanacho, Gregory E. Odo, Bede I. Ezewudo. (2019, November), "Dietary exposure to polyvinyl chloride resin induced histopathological alterations in the intestinal tract of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822).", 34th Annual Conference & Fair of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), Ebonyi, 2019 |
8 | Onyishi C. G, Aguzie O, Ugokwe C. U, Ezewudo B. I.. (2019, August), "Sublethal exposure to sodium lauryl sulphate induced physiological alterations in juvenile Clarias gariepinus", 13th Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN). |
9 | Orji E, Ugokwe C. U, Ezewudo B. I.. (2018, July), "Environmental degradation: the current case of Niger delta region, Nigeria", 3rd African Conference/ Workshop on Application of Nanotechnology in Energy, Health, Agriculture and Environment. |
Other Relevant Publications | |
1 | Md Saiful Islam, Khamphe Phoungthong, Asfia Niger, Md Towhidul Islam, Zulhilmi Ismail, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Rahat Khan, Fakhrul Hasan, Md Humayun Kabir, Bede Izuchukwu Ezewudo, Khalid A Ibrahim, Abubakr M Idris. "Effects of long-term banana cultivation on trace elements deposition in soil ecology", (Preprint, 2023 March) |
2 | Ezewudo B. I.. "Environmental impact of shipping on aquatic and nearshore ecosystems", (Presentation, 2020 February) |
3 | Ezewudo B. I.. "The shrinking Lake Chad: factors, impacts and way forward", (Presentation, 2019 June) |
4 | Ezewudo B. I.. "Regime shifts in aquatic ecosystems: causes and management", (Presentation, 2014 January) |
Grants | |
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1 | Collaborator: "Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia (Project number IFP-KKU-2020/4)" (July, 2017 to October, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia |
2 | Awardee: "Grant to support Black and Indigenous Ecology Postdocs" (February, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Carlos Chagas Filho Research Support Foundation of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (FAPERJ) |
3 | Awardee: "Young Fluminense Researcher Grant (JPF, Jovem Pesquisador Fluminense)" (February, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Carlos Chagas Filho Research Support Foundation of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (FAPERJ) |
4 | Awardee: "Grant to support Black and Indigenous Ecology Postdocs" (October, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Serrapilheira Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
5 | Collaborator: "Preliminary risk assessment of metal contamination in water, sediments and fish from a river in Nigeria" (June, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Institution Based Research (IBR) Tertiary Education Trust Intervention |
Reviewerships | |
1 | Reviewer, "Ant Invasion in China: An In-Depth Analysis of the Country's Ongoing Battle with Exotic Ants" (March, 2024) |
2 | Reviewer, "Concentration and Ecological Risk of Heavy Metals in River Sediments of a Developing Country: A Meta-Analysis" (February, 2024) |
3 | Reviewer, "Toxic Heavy Metals Elimination from Contaminated Effluents Utilizing Various Adsorbents: Critical Mini-Review" (February, 2023) |
4 | Reviewer, "Assessment properties of Tannur reservoir sediments for agricultural use" (November, 2023) |
5 | Reviewer, "Heavy metals in the sewage treatment plant network sludge: a tool to evaluate source and risks of heavy metals to land application" (October, 2023) |
6 | Reviewer, "Sediment quality assessment of rivers Abesan and Owo in parts of Lagos, Nigeria" (September, 2022) |
7 | Reviewer, "EDXRF Detection of Trace Elements in Salt Marsh Sediment of Bangladesh and Probabilistic Ecological Risk Assessment" (May, 2021) |
8 | Reviewer, "Spatial distribution, multivariate statistical analysis and health risk assessment of some parameters controlling drinking water quality at primary schools located in the southwestern coastal" (January, 2021) |
9 | Reviewer, "A comprehensive assessment of heavy metal contamination in road dusts along a hectic national highway of Bangladesh: Spatial distribution, sources of contamination, ecological and human healt" (August, 2021) |
10 | Reviewer, "Impact of Population Services International (PSI) Insecticide - treated Net (ITNs) Distribution on Malaria Prevalence in Pregnancy : A Case of Kimilili - Bungoma Sub - County , Kenya" (June, 2020) |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
1 | Coordinator, "Continuing Education Programme, Department of Zoology" (February, 2024) |
2 | Secretary, "Committee on Zoology Quartely Lecture Series" (March, 2024) |
3 | State Facilitator for 2023 Census, "National Population Commission" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
4 | Resource Person, "Project Writing Workshop for Final Year Students of Department of Zoology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2023 to October, 2023) |
5 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Examination Monitoring Committe, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2023 to August, 2024) |
6 | Member, Department of Zoology, Accreditation Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Department of Zoology Accreditation Committee" (August, 2021 to November, 2021) |
1 | Full Member, "Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)" - 119 (member since 2019), https://www.fison.org.ng/ |
2 | Full Member, "Society for Animal and Environmental Biology (SAEB)" - 105 (member since 2019), https://saeb.unn.edu.ng/ |
3 | Full Member, "University of Nigeria Nsukka, NanoResearch Group" - 008 (member since 2018), http://nanotechunn.com |
4 | Full Member, "Freshwater Biological Association of Nigeria (FBAN)" - 53 (member since 2018), https://www.fba.org.ng/ |
5 | Full Member, "Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN)" - 203 (member since 2013), http://zoologicalsocietyofnigeria.com/ |
Conferences | |
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1 | "3rd ASUP International Conference, 2024", (Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria), 27th March, 2024 to 29th March, 2024; Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
2 | "2023 Annual Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology.", (Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 30th May, 2023 to 1st June, 2023; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State |
3 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference (Live/ Virtual)", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
4 | "4th African Conference/ Workshop On Applications Of Nanotechnology In Energy, Environment, Health, And Agriculture.", (Nanotechnology Research Group), 19th July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
5 | "AAU’s 15th Quadrennial General Conference", (Association of African Universities (AAU)), 5th July, 2021 to 8th July, 2021; Virtual |
6 | "34th Annual Conference & Fair Of The Fisheries Society Of Nigeria (FISON)", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)), 26th November, 2019 to 29th November, 2019; Ebonyi State University (CAS Campus), Ebonyi State |
7 | "Annual Conference Of The Society For Animal And Environmental Biology (SAEB).", (Society for Animal and Environmental Biology), 6th November, 2019 to 9th November, 2019; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
8 | "13th Annual Conference Of Zoological Society Of Nigeria (ZSN)", (Zoological Society of Nigeria), 5th August, 2019 to 8th August, 2019; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
9 | "3rd African Conference/ Workshop On Application Of Nanotechnology In Energy, Health, Agriculture And Environment", (Nanotechnology Research Group), 15th July, 2018 to 21st July, 2018; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
10 | "Freshwater Biological Association Of Nigeria Conference", (Freshwater Biological Association of Nigeria), 13th June, 2018 to 16th June, 2018; University of Benin |
11 | "8th Annual Conference Of Zoological Society Of Nigeria (ZSN)", (Zoological Society of Nigeria), 9th December, 2013 to 12th December, 2013; University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos State |
Workshop | |
1 | "University Of Nigeria Postgraduate Workshop On Research And Grant Writing", (School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 24th November, 2017 to 25th November, 2017; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
Webinar | |
1 | "Statistics and Data Presentation", (Research Square Company), 28th June, 2023 to 28th June, 2023; Zoom |