Dr. Sophina Ogonna Umeh
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Dr. Sophina Ogonna Umeh

Senior Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Industrial Microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Sophina Ogonna Umeh is currently working as Senior Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. She has completed her Ph.D. in Industrial Microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra, Nigeria. Her main are of interest focuses on Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioscience, Agricultural Research, and Applied Sciences. She is author and co-author of 30 journal papers.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Industrial Microbiology
62%
Biotechnology
90%
Agricultural Research
75%
Applied Sciences
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Umeh, S.O., S.C. Umerie, B.N. Emelugo and S.C. Nwobi, 2014. Preliminary study of the antibacterial and analgesic effect of the leaf extracts of Pterocarpus santalinoides (L'Her. ex DC). Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Invent., 3: 17-22.
  2. Umeh, S.O., J.N. Achufusi and A.A. Umeh, 2014. Physio-chemical and bacteriological examination of some boreholes in Umuahia, Abia State. Nig. J. Sci. Techn. Res. (Nijoster), Vol. 4. .
  3. Umeh, S.O., B.C. Okeke, J.N. Achufusi and B.N. Emelugo, 2014. Dry fufu powder, an alternative method of fufu preservation for availability and easy transportation. Int. J. Agric. Biosci., 3: 209-213.
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  4. Umeh, S.O., B.C. Okeke, B.N. Emelugo and J.N. Achufusi, 2014. Comparison of fufu powders produced using different retting techniques. Int. J. Applied Sci. Eng., 2: 18-21.
  5. Umeh, S.O., B.C. Okeke and B.N. Emelugo, 2014. Effect of additives on the retting time of fresh cassava tubers. FADIB Proc., 20: 30-36.
  6. Umeh, S.O. and F.J.C. Odibo, 2014. The use of additives in retting cassava tubers for fufu production. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Invent., 3: 11-17.
  7. Umeh, S.O. and F.J.C. Odibo, 2014. Isolation of starter cultures for cassava tuber retting to produce fufu. J. Global Biosci., 3: 520-528.
  8. Umeh, S.O. and F.J.C. Odibo, 2014. Amylase activity during retting of cassava tubers for wet fufu mash production. Sci-Afr. J. Scient. Issues Res. Essays, 2: 132-137.
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  9. Umeh, S.O. and F.J.C. Odibo, 2014. Amylase activity as affected by different retting methods of cassava tubers. Int. J. Agric. Policy Res., 2: 267-272.
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  10. Umeh, S.O., S.C. Umerie and D.O. Amaefule, 2013. Cassava seed as an alternative oil seed for the production of a local food seasoning Ogili. Int. J. Applied Sci. Eng., 1: 69-72.
  11. Umeh, S.O., B.N. Emelugo, E.E. Bassey, S.C. Nwobi and J.N. Achufusi, 2013. Investigation of the anti-microbial and analgesic activities of crude ethanolic extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome. Int. J. Agric. Biosci., 2: 132-135.
  12. Umeh, S.O. and F.J.C. Odibo, 2013. Production of high protein and low Cyanide wet fufu mash using starter cultures. Int. J. Applied Sci. Eng., 1: 48-51.
  13. Umeh, S.O. and F.J.C. Odibo, 2013. An assessment of retting techniques of cassava tubers for fufu production. Int. J. Agric. Biosci., 2: 173-176.
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  14. Umeh, S.O., I.F. Okonkwo and J.N. Achufusi, 2012. Phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and anti-diarrhoeal activities of the leaf extract of sweet broom (Scoparia dulcis). Int. J. Agric. Biosci., 1: 1-4.
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  15. Umeghalu, C.E., E.C. Chukwuma, I.F. Okonkwo and S.O. Umeh, 2012. Potentials for biogas production in Anambra State of Nigeria using cow dung and poultry droppings. Int. J. Vet. Sci., 1: 26-30.
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  16. Achufusi, J.N. and S.O. Umeh, 2012. Prevalence of bacterial infection of poultry in Anambra State. J. Res. Pure Applied Sci., 1: 41-49.
  17. Umeh, S.O. and B.N. Emelugo, 2009. Incidence of Candida albicans infection among women having cases of vaginal itching and discharge in Awka Anambra State, Nigeria. Trop. J. Med. Res., 11: 9-11.
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  18. Nwobu, R.A.U. and S.O. Ume, 2009. Normal haematological values of Nigerian students as seen in Anambra State. Trop. J. Med. Res., 10: 6-8.
  19. Umeh, S.O. and B.N. Emelugo, 2008. A survey of normal haematological variables among adults in Nigeria as seen in Anambra State. Trop. J. Med. Res., 12: 29-31.
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  20. Ajiwe, V.I.E., C.T. Imo, S.N. Umenwaliri and S.O. Umeh, 2008. Analysis of borehole water in Fegge area, Onitsha, Anambra state, Nigeria. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 3: 529-534.
  21. Ajiwe, V.I.E., C.I. Agupugo, S.O. Umeh and H.O. Nnabuenyi, 2008. The preliminary study of the Pharmaceutical constituent of Pterocarpus soyauxi (oha-ocha). Anachem J., 3: 505-511.
  22. Umerie, S.C., S.O. Umeh and S.C. Nwobi, 2007. Phytochemical analysis and analgesic studies on Scoparia dulcis (Scrophulariaceae). Nat. Applied Sci. J., 8: 66-72.
  23. Umeh, S.O., V.I.E. Ajiwe and B.N. Emelugo, 2007. Phytochemical and antimicrobial analysis of Vitex doniana (Uchakiri) leaves. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 1: 75-77.
  24. Umeh, S.O., J.N. Achufusi and B.N. Emelugo, 2007. Effect of partial replacement of wheat flour with cassava flour on the oganoleptic quality of cookies (Biscuits). Nat. Applied Sci. J., 8: 157-161.
  25. Umeh, S.O. and J.N. Achufusi, 2007. Analysis of some sachet water samples sold in Awka, Anambra State. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 1: 17-20.
  26. Bassey, E.E. and S.O. Umeh, 2007. Isolation and characterization of an antibiotic antifungal from Streptomyces species. Nat. Applied Sci. J., 8: 54-65.
  27. Ajiwe, V.I.E., S.U. Onwuka, V.N. Okeke and S.O. Umeh, 2007. The pollution level of some water bodies of Orumba South L.G.A. Anambra State, Nigeria. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 14: 7412-7420.
  28. Ajiwe, V.I.E., L. Chinedu, S.O. Umeh, A.C. Ajiwe and G.I. Ndukwe, 2007. Analysis of huracrepitans seeds, seed coat, seed oil and applications of its oil. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 1: 64-68.
  29. Nwobu, R.A.U., S.O. Umeh, S.U. Ogbonna and B.N. Emelugo, 2006. Prevalence of salmonella infection in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. Nat. Applied Sci. J., 7: 79-82.
  30. Nwobu, R.A.U. and S.O. Umeh, 2006. The prevalence of tinea capitis infection in primary school children. Nat. Applied Sci. J., 7: 176-182.