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Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor

Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor

LiveDNA ID: 234.23250
23 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

I am Uzoamaka George-Okafor, a professor of Food and Industrial Microbiology at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu in Nigeria.
I am a full Microbiologist by profession, having had my first, second and third degrees in Microbiology. Additionally, I am a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist and a post-graduate scholar in education.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria Microbiology | Completed: 2007

Publications (23)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Identification profile of predominant fungal contaminants of dry season pre-harvest garden egg crop from Uzo-Uwani, Nsukka, Nigeria for possible control.
George-Okafor, U.O., K.N. Mbah-Omeje and R.I. Ezeugwu,
Int. J. Adv. Acad. Res., | Journal Article
10.56201/24889849.8622
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2022
Isolation and identification of Keratinolytic bacillus species from chicken feather dump sites.
Ezeme-Nwafor, A.C., U.O. George-Okafor and U.F. Nwachukwu,
Int. J. Adv. Acad. Res., | Journal Article
10.46654/ij.24889849.e664
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2020
Production of thermostable alkaline protease from streptomyces sp-A54.
Okpukpara, B.O. and U.O.G. Okafor,
Niger. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2016
The efficacy of parmetol df 19 forte as a paint fungicide.
Didiugwu, C.M., E.I. Chukwura, U.O. George-Okafor and D.K. Ojiagu,
J. Life Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2016
Studies on Low-cost Substrates and Other Cultural Conditions for Optimal Amylase Yield from Aspergillus oryzae-SR2
U.O. George-Okafor, F.O. Tasie, N.C. Anyamene
Am. J. Food Technol., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajft.2013.54.64
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2013
Screening and optimal protease production by bacillus sp. sw-2 using low cost substrate medium.
George-Okafor, U.O. and E.E. Mike-Anosike,
Res. J.Microbiol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jm.2012.327.336
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2012
Purification and Some Properties of Thermo-stable Alkaline Serine Protease from Thermophilic Bacillus sp. Gs-3.
George-Okafor, U.O. and F.J.C. Odibo,
J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jbs.2011.299.306
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2011
Fermented corn waste liquor as a potential source for probiotic lactic acid bacteria.
George-Okafor, U.O. and E.E. Anosike,
Niger. J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2011
The use of dry lab in facilitating wet lab study on microbial culture and microscopy.
George-Okafor, U.O.,
Afr. Int. J. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2011
Use of small group studies with the teacher as “a guide on the side” for deep learning approach: A case study on microbial physiology and metabolism.
George-Okafor, U.O.,
J. Microbiol. Biol. Educ., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2010
The potentials of lime (citrus aurantifolia) for improving traditional corn fermentation for probiotic lactic acid bacterial proliferation.
George-Okafor, U.O. and E.E. Anosike,
Pak. J. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjn.2010.1207.1213
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2010
Improvement on bactericidal activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem plant) by leaf-seed extract combination technique.
George-Okafor, U.O. and F.O. Tasie,
J. Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2009
Characterization of protease-producing bacillus sp gs-3: A newly isolated gram-negative bacillus.
George-Okafor, U.O. and F.J.C Odibo,
J. Sci. Eng. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2009
Hydrocarbon degradation potentials of indigenous fungal isolates from petroleum contaminated soils.
George-Okafor, U., F. Tasie and F. Muotoe-Okafor,
J. Phys. Nat. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2009
Thermal death time profile of bacterial isolates from cat fish (Clarias gariepinus).
George-Okafor, U.O., F.O. Tasie and E.E. Anosike,
Afr. J. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2008
A study of potentials of Pleurotus pulmonarius using cassava peel and palm trunk fiber elements as substrates.
Tasie, F.O. and U.O. George-Okafor,
J. Sci. Eng. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2007
Evaluation of microorganisms in staled palm oil, in some parts of delta states.
Tasie, F.O., U.O. George-Okafor and J.I. Nwankwo,
Niger. J. Sci. Eng Technol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2006
Antimicrobial sensitivity of Ocimum gratissimum (Scent leaves) on bacteria associated with Otitis-external.
Tasie, F.O. and U.O. George-Okafor,
J. Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2006
Synthesis and characterization of antifungal activity of some analgesic drug metal complexes.
Tasie, F.O., U.O. George-Okafor and L.O. Eneje,
Niger. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2006
Evaluation of pipe-borne water distributed to enugu metropolis from ajalli treatment centre.
George-Okafor, U.O.,
World J. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2006
Degradation activities of bacterial flora resident at remote and recent hydrocarbon contaminated soils located within enugu metropolis.
George-Okafor, U.O., F.O. Tasie and J.I. Nwankwo,
J. Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
2005
Some properties of an extra cellular lipase of Hendersonula toruloidea.
Odibo, F.J.C. and U.O. Okereke,
J. Sci. Eng. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
1995
Influence of culture conditions on the production of lipase of Hendersonula toruloidea.
Odibo, F.J.C., U.O. Okereke and C.A. Oyeka,
Bioresour. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1016/0960-8524(95)00083-6
Self Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
1995