Dr. Chinedu Ihejirika Emeka
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Dr. Chinedu Ihejirika Emeka

Lecturer
Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology from Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria,

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Environmental Biotechnology
62%
Environmental Safety
90%
Oil Spill Remediation
75%
Pollution Control
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
33
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Nwoko, C.O., I. Okwara, C.E. Ihejirika and O.U. Nwosu, 2016. Biosorption of Pb(II) and Ag(I) from pulp and paper mill effluent using corn cob (Zea mays) and plantain bunch stalk (Musa paradisiacal). J. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 2: 95-98.
  2. Njoku-Tony, R.F., T.E. Ebe, C.E. Ihejirika, C.C. Ejiogu and C.N. Uyo, 2016. Assessment of physicochemical and microbiological load of Nworie river Owerri, Imo state, South-Eastern Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol. (In Press). .
  3. Imo, E.O., C.E. Ihejirika, J.C. Orji, C.O. Nweke and I.E. Adieze, 2016. Mechanism of microbial corrosion: A review. J. Chem. Biol. Phys. Sci., 6: 1173-1178.
  4. Ihejirika, C.E., R.F. Njoku-Tony, T.E. Ebe, U.O. Enwereuzoh, L.C. Izunobi, D. Asheigbu and N. Verla, 2016. Anthropogenic impact and geo-accumulation of heavy metal levels of soils in Owerri, Nigeria. Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., Vol. 12. .
  5. Ihejirika, C.E., M.I. Nwachukwu, R.F. Njoku-Tony, O.C. Ihejirika, U.O. Enwereuzoh, E.O. Imo and D.C. Ashiegbu, 2015. Impact of calcium carbide waste dumpsites on soil chemical and microbial characteristics. World Acad. Sci. Eng. Technol. Int. J. Environ. Ecol. Eng., 2: 124-129.
  6. Azuwike, C.O., E.I. Chinedu, C.A.V. Maria and Z.O. Ezinne, 2015. Antibacterial and antifungal potentials of extracts of Caladium bicolor (Spotted cocoyam). J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare (In Press). .
  7. Udensi, J.U., M.O.E. Iwuala, H.C. Nwigwe, C.E. Ihejirika and C.F. Johnson, 2014. Assessment of the composition of dredge spoils excavated from Nworie river-bed, Owerri state, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., 15: 28-35.
  8. Ihejirika, C.E., R.F. Njoku-Tony, M.I. Nwachukwu, O.C. Ihejirika and C.A. Ikpeama, 2014. Susceptibility pattern of cold room bacterial pathogens to locally sold disinfectants in Owerri, Eastern Nigeria. Global Adv. Res. J. Med. Med. Sci., 3: 124-131.
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  9. Ihejirika, C.E., R.F. Njoku-Tony, J.I. Nwachukwu, U.O. Enwereuzoh, D.C. Ashiegbu, C.C. Uche and A.A. Ojiaku, 2014. Impact of climate change on the influx of hydrocarbon and heavy metals into a fresh water system. Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., 4: 3012-3018.
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  10. Ugwu, K. and C. Ihejirika, 2013. Need assessment: A key to immediate response in disaster management (A case study of Pakistan earthquake). Int. J. Innovat. Res. Stud., 2: 51-65.
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  11. Ndukwu, B., S.U. Onwudike, M.C. Idigbor, C.E. Ihejirika and K.S. Ewe, 2013. Spatial variability in the physico-chemical properties of soils affected by animal wastes in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 8: 373-379.
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  12. Ezejiofor, T.I.N., A.N. Ezejiofor, A.C. Udebuani, E.U. Ezeji and E.A. Anyalogbu et al., 2013. Environmental metals pollutants load of a densely populated and heavily industrialized commercial city of Aba, Nigeria. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci., 5: 1-11.
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  13. Uzoka, C.N., H.C. Nwigwe, C.E. Ihejirika, C.C. Ibe and J.I. Onwuagba, 2012. Growth and survival of hatchlings of Clarias gariepinus subjected to various pH. Int. J. Biosci., 2: 35-39.
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  14. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, R.I. Okechukwu and C.E. Ihejirika, 2012. The antioxidative potentials of Gongronema latifolium on diesel petroleum induced hepatotoxicity. J. Applied Pharm. Sci., 1: 90-94.
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  15. Okechi, R.N., C.E. Ihejirika, N.A. Chiegboka, E.I. Chukwura and I.J. Ibe, 2012. Evaluation of the effects of cassava mill effluent on the microbial populations and physicochemical parameters at different soil depths. Int. J. Biosci., 2: 139-145.
  16. Nwaogu, L.A., N.C. Agha and C.E. Ihejirika, 2012. Investigation on the long term effects of palm oil mill effluent pollution on soil catalase activity and dehydrogenase activity of soil micro organisms. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 2: 10-14.
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  17. Ihejirika, O.C., C.E. Ihejirika, M.I. Nwachukwu, T.E. Ebe and C.N. Uzoka, 2012. Waterborne diseases transmission potential of sachet waters sold in Owerri, Eastern Nigeria. J. Res. Public Health, 1: 1-6.
  18. Ihejirika, C.E., S.U. Onwudike, L.A. Nwaogu, E.I. Emereibeole, T.E. Ebe and C.C. Ejiogu, 2012. Assessment of aquaculture sediment for agricultural fertilizer supplement and soil conditioner in Owerri Urban, Nigeria. J. Res. Agric., 1: 34-38.
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  19. Ihejirika, C.E., J.D. Njoku, L.A. Nwaogu, M. Obenade, T.E. Ebe, C.C. Ejiogu and M.C. Iwuji, 2012. Effects of meteorological events on the levels and interactions of chemical indices of a polluted freshwater system. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Manage. Eng. Res., 1: 31-37.
  20. Esomonu, O.C., O.C. Abanobi and C.E. Ihejirika, 2012. Daily water usage and childhood diarrheal morbidity: A case study of under-five in Ahiazu Mbaise. J. Res. Public Health, 1: 7-13.
  21. Ebe, T.E., I.C. Mgbemena, J.D. Njoku, C.E. Ihejirika, E. Emeribe and K.C. Edward, 2012. Remediation of crude oil polluted soil in Otuogidi town in Bayelsa state of Nigeria using poultry manure. J. Res. Biol., 2: 544-548.
  22. Charity, E.O. and I.C. Emeka, 2012. Enteric pathogens and diarrhea disease potentials of water sources in Ahiazu Mbaise, Eastern Nigeria. J. Public Health Epidemiol., 4: 39-43.
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  23. Ahuwaraeze, N.L., I.A. Vivien, I.C. Uzoma and I.C. Emeka, 2012. Heavy metal pollution mediated oxidative stress in Amaranthus hybridus leaves. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 2: 78-86.
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  24. Ujowundu, C.O., F.N. Kalu, R.N. Nwaoguikpe, O.I. Kalu, C.E. Ihejirika, E.C. Nwosunjoku and R.I. Okechukwu, 2011. Biochemical and physical characterization of diesel petroleum contaminated soil in Southeastern Nigeria. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 1: 57-62.
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  25. Okechi, R.N., E.I. Chukwura, C.O. Azuwike and C.E. Ihejirika, 2011. The impact of cassava mill effluent on the total aerobic bioload and physicochemical properties of the soil. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 1: 112-117.
  26. Nwaogu, L.A., N.C. Agha, C.S. Alisi and C.E. Ihejirika, 2011. Investigation on the effect of cassava effluent-polluted soil on germination, emergence and oxidative stress parameters of Telferia occidentalis. J. Bio. Environ. Sci., 1: 104-111.
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  27. Nwaogu, L.A., C.U. Igwe, C.O. Ujowundu, U. Arukwe, C.E. Ihejirika and A.V. Iweke, 2011. Biochemical changes in tissues of albino rats following subchronic exposure to crude oil. J. Res. Biol., 1: 617-623.
  28. Ihejirika, C.E., J.N. Ogbulie, R.N. Nwabueze, J.C. Orji and O.C. Ihejirika et al., 2011. Seasonal influences on the distribution of bacterial pathogens and waterborne diseases transmission potentials of Imo river, Nigeria. J. Res. Biol., 3: 163-172.
  29. Ihejirika, C.E., J.N. Ogbulie, O.C. Ihejirika, C.O. Azuwike and I.J. Ibe, 2011. Contributory pattern of paper mill effluents on the population and distribution of enteric pathogens in Owerrinta river, Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biosci., 1: 74-79.
  30. Ihejirika, C.E., J.N. Ogbulie, O.C. Ihejirika, C. Akobundu, H.D. Ogbuagu, O.K. Mejeha and C.O. Ujowundu, 2011. Effects of aluminum extrusion effluents on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of Iyi-Mbaa stream, Imo state, Nigeria. Int. J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 100-107.
  31. Ihejirika, C.E., J.D. Njoku, C.O. Ujowundu and S. Uchenna, 2011. Synergism between season, pH, conductivity and total dissolved solids (TDS) of Imo river quality for agricultural irrigation. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 1: 26-31.
  32. Ihejirika, C.E., J.A.N. Ogbulie, E. Emereibeole, O.C. Ihejirika, G.E. Amaku and L. Mgbeahuruike, 2011. Seasonal influences on levels and eutrophication potential of nutrients in Imo river, Nigeria. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 1: 16-21.
  33. Emeka, I.C., E.E. Ihediohamma, N. Linus, U.C. Ndubuisi and A.G. Ebele, 2011. Physicochemical dynamics of the impact of paper mill effluents on Owerrinta river, Eastern Nigeria. J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol., 3: 298-303.
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