About
Professional Summary
Professor Moses Enemaduku Abalaka is a Professor of Microbiology (with interest in Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Nanotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering) at Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. He obtained his PhD in May, 2010 from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. His research works have been in areas of drug discovery, development and drug administration, determination of antimicrobial activities of plant and plant parts, exploration of plant and plant products for medicinal purposes, molecular basis for susceptibility and resistance of microorganisms to plant extracts and antibiotics, exploration of nanotechnology for drug delivery to target organs to enhance activity and circumvent the night mare being created by ongoing resistance by microbial super bugs, and also working in area of soil microbial engineering. MOSES ABALAKA has authored and co-authored over 80 refereed publications including 4 books. He has successfully supervised many PhD students and M Sc (M. Tech) students. He is a member of the editorial boards of 4 different journals with high impact factors and he is also a reviewer to over 10 different journals across the globe. He has served in various administrative capacities including level adviser, postgraduate coordinator as well as academic boards’ member and member of Senate.
Education
Academic Background
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Ph.D.
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Pharmaceutical Microbiology | Completed: 2010
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M.Sc.
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Microbiology | Completed: 2004
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B.Sc.
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
Microbiology | Completed: 1994
Publications (13)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Detoxification enzyme modulation and larvicidal efficacy of Klebsiella pneumoniae (PX652414) and Proteus mirabilis (PZ337687) metabolites in mosquito vectors
Chinenye Catherine Ukubuiwe, Moses Enemaduku Abalaka, Azubuike Christian Ukubuiwe, Ifeanyi Famous Ossamulu, Nasiru Usman Adabara, Israel Kayode Olayemi
Scientific Reports
| Journal Article
2026
Application and Acceptability of Microbiomes in the Production Process of Nigerian Indigenous Foods: Drive towards Responsible Production and Consumption
Abiola Folakemi Olaniran, Osarenkhoe Osemwegie, Ezekiel Abiola Taiwo, Clinton Emeka Okonkwo, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Moses Abalaka, Adekunbi Adetola Malomo, Yetunde Mary Iranloye, Ogenerobor Benjamin Akpor, Oluwaseun Peter Bamidele, Towobola Michael
Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
| Journal Article
2023
Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Bacteria Isolated from Wound Sepsis from Patients in a Secondary Medical Care Facility in Nigeria
M.E. Abalaka, T.B. Saidu, F. Attah
Journal of Medical Sciences
| Journal Article
2022
Characterization and Rate of Killing of Conjugated Silver Nanoparticles Against Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates
Stephen Oloninefa, Abalaka Moses Enemaduku, Daniyan Safiya Yahaya, Mann Abdullahi
Natural Resources for Human Health
| Journal Article
2022
Physicochemical and bio-metabolite characterizations of chitosan isolated from American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) and cricket (Acheta domesticus)
Zainab Garba Umar, Moses E. Abalaka, Safiya Yahaya Daniyan, Hausatu Babayi, Kamoru Abdulazeez Adeniyi
BIOMED natural and applied science
| Journal Article
2022
Molecular detection of hepatitis C virus amongst patients in five selected hospitals in Niger State, Nigeria.
Iduh, M.U., F.A. Kuta, M.E. Abalaka and K.O. Shitu,
J. Biomed. Res. Clin. Prac.,
| Journal Article

Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2019
Hypoglycaemic efficacies of leaf and stem extracts of Jatropha tanjorensis (euphorbiaceae) in diabetic mice.
Ukubuiwe, C.C., S.Y. Daniyan, A.C. Ukubuiwe, B.M. Busari and M.E. Abalaka,
J. Appl. Sci.,
| Journal Article

Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2019
Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus amongst patients attending five selected hospitals in Niger State, Nigeria.
Iduh, M.U., F.A. Kuta, M.E. Abalaka and K.O. Shitu,
J. Biomed. Res. Clin. Prac.,
| Journal Article

Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2018
Green synthesis and antibacterial activities of silver nanoparticles against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
Abalaka, M.E., O.B. Akpor and O.O. Osemwegie,
Adv. Life Sci.,
| Journal Article

Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2017
Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from bark and root of african mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) and the comparative studies of their antimicrobial properties.
Abalaka, M.E., O.B. Akpor, A.B. Bello, O.S. Olonitola, A. Sani and O.O. Osemwegie,
Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol.,
| Journal Article

Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2016
Antibacterial activity of eight medicinal plants against diarrhoea pathogens.
Saidu, T.B., M. Galadima, M.E. Abalaka and A.A. Jigam,
Niger. J. Technol. Res.,
| Journal Article

Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2015
Investigation on the bioeffects of ethanol extracts of leaf and stem of Momordica charantia on clinical straing of Escherichia coli and Staphlococcus aureas.
Abalaka, M.E., O.S. Olonitola, J.A. Onaolapo and H.I. Inabo,
Bayero J. Pure Appl. Sci.,
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Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2009
The laboratory assessment of the efficacy of extracts from some plants on isolates from wounds.
Abalaka, M.E., A. Mann, S.O. Adeyemo and C.N. Abu,
Biosci. Res. J.,
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Moses Enemaduku Abalaka
2003