Miss. Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu
Miss. Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I, Ikegwuonu, Euphemia Afoma a Staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. A lecturer in the Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, in Faculty of Biosciences.
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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 | University Of Port-Harcort. (Master Degree, May, 2019) October, 2015 to September, 2018 M.Sc Microbiology (Industrial Microbiology) Industrial Microbiology |
| 2 | Imo State University, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2012) September, 2008 to March, 2012 B.Sc Microbiology Microbiology |
| 3 | Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. (OND, January, 2012) September, 2006 to July, 2008 OND (Science Laboratory Technology) Science Laboratory Technology |
| 4 | Ikwo. (GCE, December, 2006) November, 2006 to December, 2006 West African Examination Council (GCE) |
| 5 | Army Day Secondary School, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2005) September, 1998 to June, 2005 West African Examination Council |
| 6 | Immaculate Conception Nursery And Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1992 to July, 1998 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2020 to November, 2021 |
| 4 | HIV Counsellor, General Hospital Onitsha December, 2016 to November, 2018 |
| 5 | Microbiologist, Trinity Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Onitsha January, 2015 to October, 2016 |
| 6 | Tutor, Agbon Girls College, Okpara Inland, Delta State November, 2013 to November, 2014 |
| 7 | Microbiologist, General Hospital Umuguma, Owerri June, 2011 to December, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Favour Okwukweka Nwajiobi, Nwanneka Chinazor Nwozor, Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene, Obumneme Christian Soludo, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu. (2025, February), "Evaluation of probiotic and antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus species isolated from decaying Musa acuminata", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1709-1717 |
| 2 | Ike, Chinelo Gloria, Eze, H.C, Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Euphemia, Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum. (2024, March), "Bacteriological Parameters of Obibia River in Amawbia Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State", International Journal of Research Publications and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 2719-2729 |
| 3 | Eze, H.C, Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Euphemia, Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum. (2024, February), "Isolation and identification of gram positive bacteria from Epidermis of students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", International Journal of Research Publications and Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 3430-3437 |
| 4 | Eze, H.C, Euphemia Afoma Euphemia, Obasi C.J, Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum, U. O Okoli. (2024, March), "Antibacterial activity of honey bee against gram-positive bacteria isolated from urine", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 26, (Issue 3), pp 113-122 |
| 5 | Eze, H.C, Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Euphemia, Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum. (2024, February), "Antibacteria Effects of Honey of Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated from Urine", International Journal of Progressive Research Engineering Management and Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 537-543 |
| 6 | Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chijioke Obinna Ezenwelu , Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Evangeline Chinyere Udenweze, Favour Okwukweka Nwajiobi. (2024, April), "Inorganic and organic chemical constituents of trona, alum and palm ash: Potential Alternatives to Conventional Antifungal Drugs", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1042-1053 |
| 7 | Eze, H.C, U.O. Okoli, Obasi C.J, Euphemia Afoma Euphemia, E.C. Udenweze. (2024, April), "Microbial Analysis of Borehole Drinking water in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Government Reserved Area (GRA) Awka", International Journal of Research Publications and Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1834-1838 |
| 8 | H.C. Eze, C.J. Obasi, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Adaugo Chinwendu Enweluzor, Anulika.G. Chukwujekwu and Ngozi Nonyelum Okonkwo. (2024, May), "Physicochemical Parameters of Obibia Stream, Amawabia Awka South Local Government Area Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 173-184 |
| 9 | Awari,V.G., Umeoduagu, N.D., Adepeju, D.M., Ababa, C.C., Obasi, C.J., Okeke C.B., Aniekwu, C.J., Ikegwuonu, E.A., Chidubem Nwachinemere, N.O., Agu, K.C. and Uwanta, I.I. (2024, May), "Prevalence of multidrug-resistant Urinary tract Infection (UTIs) Among Male and Female Students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Science Research and Engineering Trend, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 385-393 |
| 10 | Nwiyi, I.U; Umeh, S.O; Ogu C.T; Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N.O Ohuche, J.G; Udenweze, E.C and Ikegwuonu, E.A. (2023, August), "Mixed fruit wine produced from pineapple (Ananas comosus) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) using yeast from ripe Shaddock fruits", International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 496-510 |
| 11 | Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Uchechi Mercy Njoemena, Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Chijioke Obinna Ezenwelu, Ikechukwu Kingsley Ojeh. (2023, October), "Antimicrobial effects of blue vitriol and brimstone on dental caries isolates", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 10, (Issue 01), pp 736-741 |
| 12 | Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu and Francis Sopuruchukwu Ire. (2022, September), "Production and Optimization of Pullulanase by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia under Submerged Fermentation using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 22, (Issue 10), pp 90-104 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Ottong Divine Jacob, Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue, Evangeline Chinyere Udenweze, Chijioke Christiana Aniekwu, Afoma Euphemia Ikegwuonu, Prisca Amala Okoye. (2025, March), "Antimicrobial activity of potash alum against microorganisms implicated in superficial surgical wound infection", |
| 2 | Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu, Ikeh, Obianuju Ifeyinwa, Izomor Ray Niofunimbi, Adaugo Chinwendu Enweluzor. (2024, June), "Bacteriology assessment of ready-to-use plates and cutlery in restaurants at Unizik Awka, Nigeria", |
| 3 | Evangeline C.Udenweze, Onyekachukwu I. Udemezue, Chiamaka E. Ogbonna, Onyinye E. Ofoma, Afoma E. Ikegwuonu, Prisca A. Okoye. (2024, July), "Microbiological Assessment of Liquid Herbal Drugs sold at Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria", |
| 4 | Izomor, Ray Niofunimbi, Akpunonu, Daniel Ifeanyi, Ikegwuonu Afoma Euphemia, Chukwujekwu Anulika Goodness. (2024, July), "Assessment of Alkaline Protease-Producing Bacteria Isolated from the Rhizosphere", |
| 5 | Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, ,Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue, Evangeline Chinyere Udenweze Chijioke Obinna Ezenwelu andEuphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu. (2024, April), "Chemical Constituents Analysis of Blue Vitriol, Brimstone and Black Stone using X-ray Fluorescence Technology and Gc-ms: A Quest for novel Antifungals", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | CEP Examination Officer for 2014 set, "CEP Examination Officer" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Seminar Coordinator" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Classroom management committee" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 4 | CEP Examination Officer for 2014 set, "CEP Examination Officer" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 5 | Deputy, "CEP Coordinator" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "Publicity/Media committee" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 7 | Assistant course adviser/Examination Officer, "Appointment as Assistant course adviser/Examination Officer" (November, 2022 to January, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Foundation for Africa Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)" - 2024/007 (member since 2024), http://fadib |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society For Microbiology" - NSM/22/513 (member since 2021), https://nsm.ng/ |
| 3 | Affiliate Member, "Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students" (member since 2008), https://.nfcs |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "30th Annual Conference/Bio-enterpreneurship Workshop", (Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB 2025)), 4th March, 2025 to 7th March, 2025; Enugu |
| 2 | "9th Annual Symposium and General Meeting", (Nigeria Society for Microbiology (Southeast Zonal Chapter)), 3rd July, 2024 to 5th July, 2024; Chisco Auditorium, Chisco Insitution of Transportation Studies. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Bioscience), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "29th Annual Conference/Workshop", (Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology FADIB), 17th April, 2024 to 19th April, 2024; Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State |
| 5 | "Nigerian Society for Microbiology", (UNIBEN), 27th November, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus, Benin City |
| 6 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Bioscience), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "Scientific Conference And Annual General Meeting UNIPORT 2021 (Nigerian Society For Microbiology)", (University of Port-Harcourt), 6th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; Port-harcourt |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Hands-on-Training on Laboratory Instrumentation", (Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing), 11th July, 2024 to 12th July, 2024; Department of Applied Microbiology Lab. |
| 2 | "Technology Incubation Centre and Bureau for Intellectual Property (BIP)", (Faculty of Biosciences), 10th July, 2024 to 10th July, 2024; Needs Assessment Building |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Nigeria Institution of Food Science Technology (NIFST)", (Food Maestro), 15th February, 2025 to 15th February, 2025; Zoom |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "IvoryTower Data Analytics Services", (Faculty of Biosciences), 2nd September, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |