Dr. Jude Chidozie Nnaji
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Dr. Jude Chidozie Nnaji

Lecturer
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Analytical Chemistry
62%
Nanotechnology
90%
Environmental Chemistry
75%
Water and Wastewater Treatments
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Igwe, O.U., J.C. Nnaji, M.A. Izunwa and C. Friday, 2021. Quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and some heavy metals in two leafy vegetables grown in Aba metropolis. Polycyclic Aromat. Compd.., Vol. 41. 10.1080/10406638.2021.1996408.
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  2. Chukwuemeka-Okorie, H.O., F.K. Ekuma, K.G. Akpomie, J.C. Nnaji and A.G. Okereafor, 2021. Adsorption of tartrazine and sunset yellow anionic dyes onto activated carbon derived from cassava sievate biomass. Applied Water Sci., Vol. 11. 10.1007/s13201-021-01357-w.
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  3. Amaku, J.F., J.C. Nnaji, S.A. Ogundare, K.G. Akpomie and C.M. Ngwu et al., 2021. Chrysophyllum albidum stem bark extract coated tillite adsorbent for the uptake of Cr(VI): thermodynamic, kinetic, isotherm, and reusability. Biomass Convers. Biorefin., Vol. 2021. 10.1007/s13399-021-01489-8.
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  4. Ngwu, C.M., J.C. Nnaji, S.O. Odoemelam and F.J. Amaku, 2020. Comparative studies on the chemo and biosynthesized nanomaterials for the remediation of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 10.46602/jcsn.v45i6.551.
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  5. Ngwu C., 2020. Characterization of magnetite and zinc oxide nanoparticles bio-synthesized with snakeweed (stachytarpheta indica). Technium: Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology 2: 49-61.
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  6. Igwe, O.U., E.H. Oko, J.C. Nnaji and F. Chisom, 2020. Physical, chemical and functional characterization of a novel starch from dioscorea sagittifolia and its synergetic studies with terminalia mantalys gum. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 10.46602/jcsn.v45i6.545.
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  7. Nnaji J.C., O.U. Igwe, K.M. Onyedim and P. Okafor, 2019. Radioisotope and metal concentrations in borehole water samples of umuahia and umudike, nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 23: 1403-1409.
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  8. Ugwu, B.I., J.C. Nnaji, K.J. Simonyan and O.D. Onukwuli, 2018. Advances in iodiesel synthesis: The role of various catalysts. Open J. Eng. Sci., 1: 31-52.
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  9. Nnaji, J.C., 2018. Illegitimate academic publishing: A need for sustainable global action. Publishing Res. Q., 34: 515-528.
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  10. Nnaji, J.C. and S.A. Uzoekwe, 2018. Basics and Issues of the Environment. Mindex Publishing Ltd., Benin, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-978-8534-46-4.
  11. Nnaji, J.C. and N.P. Ekwe, 2018. Effect of smoking on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentrations in catfish and tilapia muscles. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 22: 293-297.
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  12. Nnaji, J.C. and H.O. Chukwuemeka-Okorie, 2018. Seasonal bioconcentration factors for trace metals in water and fish from flood prone reservoirs. Anachem. J., 8: 1545-1561.
  13. Nnaji, J.C. and E.U. Azionu, 2018. Physico-chemical study of groundwater sources in gold ore processing villages of nassarawa-kainji and sabon-pegi, Nigeria. Anachem. J., 8: 1514-1525.
  14. Nnaji, J.C. and A. Igbuku, 2018. Improving the eco-innovation status of africa using sustainable chemistry principles. Eur. J. Sustainable Dev. Res., 10.20897/ejosdr/3934.
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  15. Ogbuewu, I. and J.C. Nnaji, 2017. Proximate and Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) composition of Barbecued Cow meat (Suya) in umuahia metropolis. Anachem J., 7: 1370-1381.
  16. Nnaji, J.C., E.S. Madu and H.O. Chukwuemeka-Okorie, 2017. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in cattle hides and meatsinged with scrap rubber tyres. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 21: 1105-1110.
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  17. Nnaji, J.C., 2017. Nanomaterials for remediation of petroleum contaminated soil and water. Umudike J. Eng. Technol., 3: 23-29.
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  18. Nnaji, J.C. and I. Ogbuewu, 2017. Meat quality parameters and trace metal concentrations in grilled beef. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 42: 88-91.
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  19. Nnaji J.C., O.J. Kingsely and B.I. Ugwu, 2017. Assessment of Garcinia kola seed as a natural material for water treatment. Chem. Int., 3: 353-358.
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  20. Nnaji J.C., A. Uzairu and C.E. Gimba, 2017. Fractionation of metals in water and bed sediments of a chicken-fish system. J. Applied Environ. Biol. Sci., 7: 62-68.
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  21. Kingsely, O.J., J.C. Nnaji and B.I. Ugwu, 2017. Biodisinfection and coagulant properties of mixed Garcinia kola and Carica papaya seeds extract for water treatment. Chem. Sci. Int. J., 19: 1-9.
  22. Ekwe, N.P. and J.C. Nnaji, 2017. Proximate and PAH compositions of raw and smoked samples of Scomber scombrus and Trachurus trachurus. Applied Chem., 110: 48372-48376.
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  23. Azionu, E.U. and J.C. Nnaji, 2017. Physico-chemical assessment and toxic metal levels of water samples from river Manyera, Nigeria. J. Applied Chem. Sci. Int., 8: 40-47.
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  24. Nnaji, J.C., J.A. Okoye and S.K. Omotugba, 2016. Soil quality in the vicinity of palm oil mills in Umuahia, Nigeria. Int. Res. J. Chem. Chem. Sci., 3: 29-32.
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  25. Nnaji, J.C. and S.K. Omotugba, 2016. Risk of toxic metal contamination in gold mining and processing areas of Borgu and Mashegu local government areas of Niger State, Nigeria. Int. Res. J. Chem. Chem. Sci., 3: 33-36.
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  26. Nnaji, J.C. and P.N. Emmanuel, 2016. Trace metals in food condiments processed with manual metallic grinders. Pharmaceut. Chem. J., 3: 172-177.
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  27. Nnaji, J.C. and O.B. Okereke, 2016. Proximate composition and physico-chemical properties of three avocado (Persea americana) varieties in Umuahia, Nigeria. J. Applied Chem. Sci. Int., 5: 195-200.
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  28. Nnaji, J.C. and N.F. Amako, 2016. Heavy metals concentrations in wastewater, sedimentsand soils of Nassarawa-Kainji Artisinal gold ore processing area, Nigeria. J. Chem. Soc. Niger., 41: 58-65.
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  29. Nnaji, J.C. and J. Ngele, 2016. Proximate and metal composition of smoked fish samples in Umuahia, Nigeria. Am. J. Food Sci. Health, 2: 102-106.
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  30. Amako, N.F. and J.C. Nnaji, 2016. GC/MS analysis and antimicrobial activity of pentacyclic triterpenoids isolated from Combretum glutinosum Per. Ex DC. stem bark. J. Chem. Soc. Niger., 41: 164-168.
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  31. Nnaji, J.C., E.C. Adosiobi and C.A. Ngwoke, 2015. Organoleptic, physico-chemical and microbial quality of drinking water in Orumba South local government area, Anambara State, Nigeria. Res. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Chem. Sci., 6: 306-312.
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  32. Nnaji, J.C., 2015. Physico-chemical quality of reservoir sediments under long-term amendment with organic manure. Int. J. Chem. Biomol. Sci., 1: 218-221.
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  33. Nnaji, J.C. and C.K. Iwe, 2015. Assessment of heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils and cassava leaves along Umuahia-Ikot-Ekpene Highway, Abia State. Res. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Chem. Sci., 6: 301-305.
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  34. Nnaji, J.C., 2014. Physico-chemical quality and plankton density of water in duck-fish production systems. Am. Chem. Sci. J., 4: 975-982.
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  35. Nnaji, J.C. and S. Omotugba, 2014. Physico-chemical quality of drinking water in New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria. Int. Res. J. Pure Applied Chem., 4: 437-446.
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  36. Nnaji, J.C. and O.U. Igwe, 2014. Fractionation of heavy metals in soil samples from rice fields in New Bussa, Nigeria. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 6: 5544-5553.
  37. Nnaji, J.C. and B.I. Ugwu, 2014. Use of polyethylene tube biodigester for fish production and processing-A review. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 4: 76-79.
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  38. Igwe, O.U. and J.C. Nnaji, 2014. Chemical characterization and investigation of the bio-effects of the leaves of Acanthus montanus (Acanthaceae) on some selected microorganisms. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 6: 5554-5561.
  39. Nnaji, J.C., C.T. Madu and A. Raji, 2013. Profitability of rice-fish farming in Bida, North Central Nigeria. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 8: 148-153.
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  40. Nnaji, J.C., B.C. Azionu and O. Ajayi, 2013. Water Quality in Freshwater Fisheries. In: Introduction to Freshwater Fisheries, Okaeme, A.N., J.C. Nnaji, S.O. Olufeagba and I. Abubakar (Eds.). NIFFR, New Bussa, Nigeria, pp: 220-237.
  41. Attribom, R.Y. and J.C. Nnaji, 2013. Freshwater Pollution. In: Introduction to Freshwater Fisheries, Okaeme, A.N., J.C. Nnaji, S.O. Olufeagba and I. Abubakar (Eds.). NIFFR, New Bussa, Nigeria, pp: 257-266.
  42. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, C.E. Gimba and J.A. Kagbu, 2012. Heavy metal accumulation in Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus from an integrated chicken-fish system. Afr. J. Pure Applied Chem., 6: 86-99.
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  43. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, G.F.S. Harrison and M.L. Balarabe, 2011. Effect of pollution on the physico-chemical parameters of water and sediments of river Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 3: 314-320.
  44. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, C. Gimba and J.A. Kagbu, 2011. Water quality, fish production and combination ratio in a vertically integrated chicken-fish system. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 4: 317-330.
  45. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, C. Gimba and J.A. Kagbu, 2011. Heavy metal risks in integrated chicken-fish farming. J. Applied Sci., 11: 2092-2099.
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  46. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu and M. Balarabe, 2011. Heavy Metal Contamination of River Galma, Nigeria: Heavy Metal Contamination in the Environmental Compartments of River Galma, Nigeria. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co., Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3639363258, Pages: 88.
  47. Nnaji, J.C., 2011. Integrated Fish Farming Systems: Basics, Concepts and Practice. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co., Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3639380064, Pages: 68.
  48. Nnaji, J.C., F.C. Okoye and V.O. Omeje, 2010. Screening of leaf meals as feed supplements in the culture of Oreochromis niloticus. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 10: 2112-2123.
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  49. Nnaji, J.C. and F.C. Okoye, 2010. Review of Aquaculture Wastewater Stabilisation Ponds (AWSP): A form of environmental pollution control in Nigerian cities. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 3: 213-223.
  50. Omeje, V.O., C.T. Madu, W. Biyontubo, J.C. Nnaji and Y.M. Musa, 2009. A preliminary report on captive breeding of the Jewel fish, Hemichromis bimaculatus. J. Agric. Sci. Nat. Resour., 1: 83-87.
  51. Nnaji, J.C., F.C. Okoye, C.T. Madu, V.O. Omeje, C. Wonah, Nuhu, M. and J. Isah, 2009. Optimum temperature and transportation density for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock in the semi-arid zone of Nigeria. J. Aquat. Sci., 24: 21-24.
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  52. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, G.F.S. Harrison and M.L. Balarabe, 2009. Incidence of zinc, cadmium, copper, chromium and lead in the water of river Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. Niger. J. Fish. Sci. Technol., 1: 13-19.
  53. Nnaji, J.C. and C. Wonah, 2009. Higher transportation density for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodstock. Niger. J. Fish., 6: 9-14.
  54. Uzairu, A., G.F.S. Harrison, M.L. Balarabe and J.C. Nnaji, 2008. Trace metal assessment of river Kubanni, Northern Nigeria. Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiopia, 23: 9-17.
  55. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, G.F.S. Harrison and M.L. Balarabe, 2007. Heavy metals in the muscles of Oreochromis niloticus and Synodontis schall of River Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 4: 181-185.
  56. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu, G.F.S. Harrison and M.L. Balarabe, 2007. Evaluation of cadmium, chromium, copper, lead and zinc concentrations in the fish head/viscera of Oreochromis niloticus and Synodontis schall of River Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. EJEAFChe, 6: 2420-2426.
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  57. Nnaji, J.C., A. Uzairu and M. Balarabe, 2007. Heavy Metal Contamination of River Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH and Co, Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN: 978-3639363258, Pages: 88.
  58. Nnaji, J.C. and F.C. Okoye, 2007. Effect of substituting fish meal with grasshopper meal on growth and food utilization of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings. J. Res. Agric., 4: 33-35.
  59. Okoye, F.C., J.C. Nnaji and V.O. Omeje, 2006. Substituting fish meal with grasshopper (Locusta migratoides) meal in the diets of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 4: 148-151.