Dr. Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu
Dr. Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu 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 am Ajogwu, Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan, a Lecturer at the department of applied microbiology and brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka.
My research interests includes: food microbiology and biotechnology, fermentation of african foods, probiotics and bioinformatics.
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2025) December, 2017 to October, 2025 PhD Food Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2017) October, 2012 to March, 2017 M.Sc. Food Microbiology Microbiology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011) October, 2007 to July, 2011 B.Sc. Combine Biochemistry And Microbiology |
| 4 | Urban Primary School Nsukka. (FSLC, November, 2005) September, 1993 to July, 1999 First School Leaving |
| 5 | St Teresa College Nsukka. (NECO, July, 2005) August, 1999 to June, 2005 |
| 6 | St Teresa College Nsukka. (SSCE, June, 2005) August, 1999 to June, 2005 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Convener/Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) September, 2025 to October, 2025 |
| 2 | Chairman practical monitoring committee, Faculty of Biosciences February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Assistant department PG coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2021 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu , Chidimma Osilo, Josephine Chigbolum Ohuche , Chinwendu Njideka Ozoh , Ikechukwu Uzodimma Nwiyi , Obumneme Christian Soludo , Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor and Ikechukwu Amaechi Ekwealor. (2025, August), "Antioxidant Activity and Quality Evaluation of Probiotic Soymilk Produced with Lactobacillus rhamnosus Yoba as Starter Culture", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety |
| 2 | Okafor, O.I., Odibo, F.J.C ., Ajogwu, T.M.C. , 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 |
| 3 | Okafor, O.I., Odibo, F.J.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C., Obianom, A.O. , and Aniekwu, C.C. (2025, May), "Microbial Characterization and Probiotic Profiling of Starter Cultures in Palm Wine Fermentation: A Biotechnological Assessment", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology |
| 4 | Chidimma Osilo, Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu, Ikechukwu U. Nwiyi, Josephine C. Ohuche , Chinwendu N. Ozoh, Chiderah J. Ukpaka , Chidera P. Innocent. (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 |
| 5 | Chinwendu N. Ozoh , Ibekwe Ifeyinwa Maureen , Chidimma Osilo , Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu , Josephine C. Ohuche and Ikechukwu U. Nwiyi. (2025, December), "Probiotic Combination Effect on the Modulation of Lipid Metabolism in Triton X-100 Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats", Journal of Advances in Microbiology |
| 6 | Ajogwu T.M.C.,Osilo C., Ohuche J. C., Ozoh C. N., Ikechukwu Uzodimma,Nwiyi, Soludo O. C., Okafor O. I., Amalunweze A. E., and Ekwealor I. A. (2025, May), "Improving the Nutritional and Functional Qualities of Fermented Soymilk by Lactobacillus rhamnosus", The Bioscientist Journal |
| 7 | Ukamaka Ngozichukwu Ekpunobi , Stella Chidimma Nnabugwu, Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu, Josephine Chigbolum Ohuche, Chinwendu Njideka Ozoh, Chidimma Osilo and Ikechukwu Amaechi Ekwealor. (2025, October), "Biosurfactant-producing bacteria recovered from hydrocarbon contaminated soil in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research Archive |
| 8 | Soludo, O. C., Orji, M. U., Anaukwu , C. G., Anyaoha, V. I., Ajogwu, T. M. C. and Eze, H. C.. (2024, February), "Microbial Populations of Agricultural Soil Polluted With Crude Oil", Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology |
| 9 | Nnaebue Ndrika D., Anaukwu Chikodili G., Anyaoha Victoria Na., Soludo Chukwuma O., Isiala Amara Chukwu Bu., Ajogwu Tobechukwu M.C., Onuorah Samuel C.. (2024, April), "Comparative phytochemical constituents of extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum grown in Anambra state", International Journal of applied sciences and Biotechnology |
| 10 | Chikodili G. Anaukwu., Blessing I. Onebuagu., Chibuike G. Obi., Vivian N.Anakwenze., Chọrọ C. Ekwealor., Tobechukwu My.C. Ajogwu., Victoria I.Anyaoha., Josephine C. Ohuche., Chidimma Osilo and Amarachukwu B isiaka. (2024, May), "Antimicrobial effect of response surface optimised pyocyanin produced by Pseudomonads aeruginosa", Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics research |
| 11 | Ngene M.O., Anyamene C.O., Ezebialu C.U., Okorie B. and Ajogwu T.. (2024, June), "The production of medicinally important bioactive compounds by a newly discovered fungi species (purpureocillium species) PP537396", African Journal of biology and medical research |
| 12 | Nnaebue N.D., Onuorah S.C., Soludo O.C.,Anyaoha V.N., Ajogwu T.M.C.. (2024, May), "Antibacterial activities of the leaf extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum (African never die flower) on pathogenic bacteria isolated from cow dung", International Journal of scientific research and engineering trends |
| 13 | Chikodili G. Anaukwu , Vivian, N. Anakwenze 1 , Chito C. Ekwealor , Chibuike G. Obi , Blessing I. Onyebuagu , Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu , Victoria I. Anyaoha , Amarachukwu, B. Isiaka. (2024, March), "OPTIMIZED PRODIGIOSIN PRODUCTION BY SERRATIA MARCESCENS AND ITS ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT", The Bioscientist Journal |
| 14 | Chidimma Osilo, Josephine C. Ohuche , Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu , Chinwendu N. Ozoh , Stanley E. Ezenwa and Chinaza V. Okeke. (2024, June), "Shelf life determination of two palm wine varieties and its effect on biochemical properties and enzyme production.", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews |
| 15 | Ogechukwu R Maduabuchi1 , Chikodili G Anaukwu1*, Chito C. Ekwealor1 , Vivian N. Anakwenze1 , Tobechukwu MC Ajogwu, Victoria I. Anyaoha, Chibuike G. Obi, Amarachukwu B. Isiaka. (2024, September), "A Native Bacillus Thuringiensis Strain with Higher Insecticidal Activity Against Adult Aedes Aegypti Than the Larvae", Research and Analysis Journals |
| 16 | Chinwendu. Njideka Ozoh, Chidimma Osilo, Josephine Chigbolum Ohuche, Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu, Michael Ibukun Kolawole and Ikechukwu Uzodimma Nwiyi. (2024, July), "Sensory and Nutritional Evaluation of Fermented and Unfermented Beetroot-gingergarlic Beverages", International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, |
| 17 | Chito C Ekwealor , Amarachi F Ibeanu , Chikodili G Anaukwu, Vivian N Anakwenze , Tobechukwu MC Ajogwu and Josephine C Ohuche. (2024, September), "Secondary Metabolite Profiling and Antibacterial Activities of Indigenous Serratia marcescens", Journal of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Research |
| 18 | Chidimma Osilo , Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu, Josephine Chigbolum Ohuche and Uzoma Odinakachi Okoli. (2024, July), "In vitro assessment of probiotic potentials of yeast strains isolated from a cerealbased (Ogi)) traditional fermented food", Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology |
| 19 | Ajogwu T.M.C., Ohuche J. C., Umeh S.O., and Ngah, O. C. (2023, December), "Bacteriological Assessment of Awarawa Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) Consumed in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI) ISSN No. 2321-2705 | DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI |Volume X Issue XI No |
| 20 | Ohuche, J. C.; Ajogwu, T. M. C.; Umeh, S. O.. (2023, July), "Low Cyanide-High Protein Dry Fufu Powder Processed from Cassava using Starter Culture Isolated from the Fermenting Mash", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 21 | NNAEME BLESSING NGOZI, OKOYEUZU VIVIAN, CHUKA ADAOBI BLESSING, AJOGWU TOBECHUKWU MAXIMILIAN CAJETAN. (2022, March), "INFLUENCE OF PLAY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Ajogwu Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan , Ekwealor Chito Clare, Mbah Anthonia Nkiruka , Madukwe Ebelechukwu Judith , Ekwealor Ikechukwu Amechi1. (2021, January), "Screening Of Methionine-producing Bacillus Species From Nigerian Fermented Food Condiments And Effects Of Some Cultural Parameters On Methionine Accumulation", American Journal of food and nutrition |
| 23 | Eze, H. C; Okoli Ik; Ajogwu Tobechukwu Maximilian; Okafor, Onyedika Ifeanyi; Ozor, Chinwendu. (2021, October), "Medicinal Effects of Solanum Aethiopicum Leaf Ethanolic Extracts on Renal and Hepatic Function of Wistar Rats", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 24 | Eze H.C., Okoli IK, Ajogwu T.M.. (2021, December), "Effect of ethanolic extract of Solanum aethiopicum leaf on Haemotological parameters of Wister Rats induced Kidney infections", Journal of biotechnology and Biology |
| 25 | H.C. Eze, T.M.Ajogwu, C.N.Ozor, C.I. Gloria, O.C.Soludo. (2021, October), "The in-vivo effects of Asplenum bulbiferum ethanolic leaf extract on four common bacteria associated with lung diseases", International journal of trend in scientific research and development |
| 26 | Madukwe Ebelechukwu Judith , Mbah Anthonia Nkiruka , Ekwealor Chito Clare , Ajogwu Tochukwu Maximilian Cajetan, Ekwealor Ikechukwu Amechi. (2020, October), "Stimulation Of Lysine Accumulation In The Broth Culture Of Bacillus Species Isolated From Nigerian Fermented Food Condiments Using Agro-products", Journal of applied and environmental microbiology |
| 27 | L.O.Chike -Mozie, C.C. Ekwealor, T.C.Ajogwu, C.Chibor-Ekweanya, and I.A. Ekwealor. (2016, January), "Fast Screening Method For Detecting Lysine- Producing Yeasts", Advances in research |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Federal Government scholarship for studies in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions" (January, 2021 to January, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Federal ministry of education, federal scholarship board |
| 2 | Awardee: "Institution based research grant" (April, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Bioscientist journal" (April, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairperson practical monitoring committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Member lecture monitoring committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Member 4th annual international bioscience conference, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Seminar/project coordinator, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (January, 2024) |
| 5 | Member mobilization committee for the department Alumni converge, "Applied microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2023 to November, 2023) |
| 6 | Assistant postgraduate coordinator, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (January, 2023) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Uzo uwani brothers forum" (February, 2022 to February, 2026) |
| 8 | Secretary, "Master’s cooperative society Awka" (January, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian society for microbiology" - NSM/23/780 (member since 2023), https://nsm.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology" (member since 2023), https://nifst.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "4th Biosciences international conference", (Faculty of biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "9th Annual Symposium and general meeting", (Nigerian society for microbiology, south east zonal chapter), 3rd July, 2024 to 5th July, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "8th annual symposium and general meeting", (Nigerian society for microbiology, south east zonal chapter), 27th June, 2023 to 29th June, 2023; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 4 | "2nd international Bioscience conference", (Faculty of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU secretariat complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Conference “Building Capacity in Bioinformatics and Genomics”", (NAU GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS CONSORTIUM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 31st May, 2019 to 31st May, 2019; Chisco Auditorium Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "First Nigerian Bioinformatics Conference", (Nigerian bioinformatics and genomic network), 25th June, 2019 to 26th June, 2019; National institute of medical research (NIMR) Lagos |
| 2 | "Introductory Molecular Techniques Workshop", (Molecular research foundation for students in collaboration with inqaba biotech), 26th November, 2018 to 28th November, 2018; Nafdac zonal laboratory Agulu |