Dr. Emeka Ugoala

Chief Research Scientist
National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research, Nigeria

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

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.14073

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Natural Products

Selected Publications

  1. Emeka, U., 2018. Acetyl-Coenzyme a carboxylase – an attractive enzyme for biotechnology. J. Anal. Pharm. Res., Volume 7. 10.15406/japlr.2018.07.00190.
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  2. Emeka, U., 2017. Biobased products industrial utilization limitations. J. New Mater., Compound Appl., 1: 94-114.

  3. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe, R.G.O. Ayo and B. Mustapha, 2016. Antimicrobial effect of microalgae against spoilage microorganisms. J. Chem. Biol. Phys. Sci., 6: 275-290.
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  4. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe, R.G. Ayo and B. Mustapha, 2016. Antioxidant activities of extracts of freshwater microalgae on fish oil. J. Chem. Biol. Phys. Sci., 6: 291-302.
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  5. Ugoala, E., G. Ndukwe and R. Ayo, 2016. Isolation and characterisation of some microalgae bioactive molecules. Algerian J. Nat. Prod., 4: 323-347.
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  6. Ugoala, E., 2016. Isolation and Characterisation of Some Microalgal Bioactive Compounds. OmniScriptum Gmbh and Co., Germany, Pages: 153.

  7. Ugoala, E. and G. Ndukwe, 2016. Determination of fatty acids from freshwater fish oils using GC-MS method. Algerian J. Nat. Prod., 4: 283-291.
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  8. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe, R.G.O. Ayo and B. Mustapha, 2014. Natural products and aquaculture development. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 70-82.
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  9. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe, R.G.O. Ayo and B. Mustapha, 2014. Natural product research issues, opportunities and current priorities in Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Prod. Res., 4: 19-32.
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  10. Ugoala, E., 2014. Aquaculture research issues, opportunities and current priorities in Nigeria. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 25-39.
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  11. Ugoala, E., L.A. Jimoh and U. Ibrahim, 2013. Nutrient Analysis. In: Introduction to Freshwater Fisheries, Okaeme, A.N., J.C. Nnaji, S.O. Olufeagba and A. Iiyasu (Eds.). National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research, New Bussa, Nigeria, pp: 147-162.

  12. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe, K.B. Mustapha and R.I. Ayo, 2012. Constraints to large scale algae biomass production and utilization. J. Algal Biomass Utilisation, 3: 14-32.

  13. Ugoala, E., 2011. Introduction to Waste Utilisation. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Gmbh and Co. KG and Licensors, Germany, Pages: 123.

  14. Olokor, J.O., J.A. Ihuahi, F.S. Omojowo, E. Ugoala, E.O. Ngwu and E.O. Adelowo, 2011. Fish Handling, Processing and Preservation in Kainji Lake Area of Nigeria. In: Forty years on Lake Kainji Fisheries Research, Raji, A., A.N. Okaeme and M.O. Ibeun (Eds.). National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research, New Bussa, Nigeria, pp: 10-71.

  15. Ndukwe, G.I., E. Ugoala and T.O. Audu, 2010. Fatty Acids Composition of some Freshwater Fishes. Lambert Academic Publishing AG and Co., Germany, Pages: 90.

  16. Ugoala, E., 2009. The fatty and amino acids profiles of Cichlidae and Claridae finfish species. J. Agric. Res. Policies, 4: 75-80.

  17. Ugoala, E. and T.I. Orngudwem, 2009. Waste Sawdust as Absorbent for the Removal of oil from aqueous solution and wastewater. Int. J. Pure Applied Sci., 2: 8-14.

  18. Ugoala, E. and G. Ndukwe, 2009. Progression of fish lipids physiological functions research: Effects of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 2: 293-306.

  19. Ugoala, C., G. Ndukwe and T. Audu, 2009. Investigation of the constituent fatty acids of some freshwater fishes common in Nigeria. Braz. J. Aquatic Sci. Technol., 13: 65-70.
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  20. Olokor, J., E. Ugoala and A. Ibitoye, 2009. Study of fish weight loss in solar dryer across different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Nat. Prec., 10.1038/npre.2009.3018.1.
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  21. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe and O.T. Audu, 2008. The potential of lipids to nutrition and biomedical research-a review. Nig. J. Clin. Biomed. Res., 3: 14-24.

  22. Ugoala, E., G.I. Ndukwe and O.T. Audu, 2008. Fatty acid composition and nutritional quality of some freshwater fishes. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 5: 162-168.

  23. Ugoala, E. and J.A. Ihauhi, 2007. Comparison of nutritional quality of fried and smoked fish. J. Sci. Technol. Res., 6: 64-70.

  24. Ugoala, E., 2006. Fisheries research-an introspective evaluation of the Nigerian experiences. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 3: 69-76.

  25. Ugoala, E., J.A. Ihauhi and A.I. Obhahie, 2005. Fat frying and quality of fried product. J. Sci. Ind. Stud., 4: 20-26.
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