Dr. Theodore Ikechukwu Mbata

Chief Lecturer
Department of Biology and Microbiology, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food and Industrial Microbiology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Theodore Ikechukwu Mbata is currently working as Chief Lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Food and Industrial Microbiology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. Previously he was appointed as Assistant Lecturer, and Lecturer II at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria and Principal Lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria. His main area of research interest focuses on Public Health Nutrition/ Health Planning and Management, Postharvest Disease Control of fruit vegetables, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, and Fermentation Technology. He is professional member of Institute of Biology, (IOB), U.K, International Research and Development Institute, Institute of Entrepreneur (IOE), Nigeria, and the American Society for Microbiology, and Nutrition Society of Nigeria. He is member of editorial board in African Journal of Food Sciences, African Journal Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Kenya. He has published , 2 text books, 57 research articles in journals, and 39 conference proceedings. .

Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
Public Health Nutrition
Health Planning and Management
Postharvest Disease Control
Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Selected Publications

  1. Chituru, A. and T.I. Mbata, 2022. Dermatophytes and other infectious microorganisms isolated from hospital staff and patients wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 era. Sci. View J., 3: 235-238.

  2. Chimaghalam, A., T.I. Mbata and C.N. Chimaroke, 2022. Effects of seasonal variations on microorganisms on paint-polluted soil in Nigeria. Sci. View J., 3: 189-192.
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  3. Chimaghalam, A. T.I. Mbata and C.N. Chimaroke, 2022. Molecular identification of isolates from environmental sample using 16s rRNA genes from acrylic-based paints effluents. Sci. View J., 3: 193-196.
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  4. Adeyemo, S.O., G.M. Oyinloye and T. Mbata, 2022. A study of the non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs among tertiary institution students in South-East Nigeria. Int. J. Stat. Appl., 12: 10-15.
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  5. Mbata, T.I. and S. Adeyemo, 2020. Characteristics of microbiological and physicochemical of complementary foods Based on maize (Zea mays) fortification with bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea). J. Agric. Sci., 10.5539/jas.v12n5p9.
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  6. Maduabuchi, D., M. Ikechukwu, O. Keziah, U. Adamma and A. Chioma, 2020. In vitro propagation of manihot esculenta crantz in alternative substrate: ammonium nitrate, potassium bi phosphate, Zea mays extracts and soil. J. Agric. Crop Res., 8: 237-244.
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  7. Maduabuchi, D., , M. Ikechukwu, O. Keziah, U. Adamma and A. Chioma, 2020. In vitro propagation of manihot esculenta crantz in alternative substrate: ammonium nitrate, potassium bi phosphate, Zea mays extracts and soil. J. Agric. Crop Res., 8: 237-244.
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  8. DURU C.M., T.I. MBATA, A.K. OSIKWE, A.A. UKOMA and V.C. AJURUCHI, 2020. Occurrence of aflatoxin in the kernels of irvingia gabonensis (aubry lecomte ex o rorke) baill sold in parts of nigeria. ISABB Journal of Food and Agricultural Sciences 9: 20-26.
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  9. Emeh, A.A., T.I. Mbata, P. Ogu and A.U. Ozurumba, 2014. Antimicrobial efficacy and phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extracts of leaf and stem bark of Spondias mombin. J. Applied Sci., 17: 11101-11114.

  10. Obum-Nnadi, C.N., O. Nathaniel, T.I. Mbata, G.N. Udeji and J.C. Okoro, 2013. Assay of the level of calcium, magnesium and inorganic phosphorus in HIV infected patients in Owerri, Southeast Nigeria. J. Clin. Exp. Pathol., Vol. 3. 10.4172/2161-0681.1000134.
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  11. Shukla, SS., T.I. Mbata, S. Roy and B. Doubey, 2012. Qualitative and quantitative estimation of fungal species and aflatoxin content in paddy varieties from Jabalpur, India. Int. J. Res. Adv. Biosci., 2: 139-145.

  12. Shukla, S.S., T.I. Mbata, N. Dubey and S. Roy, 2012. Effect of packaging material and storage period on fungal attack of stored paddy rice varieties. Int. J. Adv. Biol. Sci., 4: 104-110.

  13. Shukla, S.S., T.I. Mbata, C.N. Duru, N. Dubey and S. Roy, 2012. Growth and product kinetics of alcoholic fermentation of ripen bael juice by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Int. J. Scient. Innov., 4: 147-149.

  14. Onyenwe, N.E., O.E. Adeleke, T.I. Mbata, G.N. Udeji and J.C. Okoro, 2012. Detection of mutation in gyrA and parC gene on resistant Salmonella enterica Serovars. isolated from two hospitals in South East Nigeria. Br. Microbiol. Res. J., 2: 264-276.
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  15. Onyenwe, N.E., O.E. Adeleke, S.I. Smith, M.A. Fowora and T.I. Mbata, 2012. Detection of mutations in gyrA gene that codes for point mutation in Floroquinolone resistant Salmonella enterica serotypes isolated from a hospital in South East Nigeria. Asian J. Pharmaceut. Health Sci., 2: 517-521.
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  16. Oguoma, O.I., G.O. Ezeifeka, A.V. Egbuonu, T.I. Mbata and E.S. Amadi, 2012. Effect of oral and intra-rectal infectious Bursal disease vaccination on immune response against Newcastle disease in chicks. N. Y. Sci. J., 5: 1-6.
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  17. Duru, N.C. and T.I. Mbata, 2012. Preservative effect of different organs of Mangifera indica extracts on fruit juices. Int. J. Adv. Phys. Sci., 4: 39-43.

  18. Adeleke, O.E., N.E. Onyenwe and T.I. Mbata, 2012. Detection of blaCTX-M gene on resistant Salmonella enterica serovar. from a hospital in Southeast Nigeria. Asian J. Biol. Life Sci., 1: 186-190.
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  19. Shantanu, R., S. Shukla, T.I. Mbata, C.N. Duru and D. Neelima, 2011. Effect of packaging materials and storage period on fungal attack on stored rice products. Int. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 57-64.

  20. Onyenwe, N.E., T.I. Mbata and O.E. Adeleke, 2011. Comparative analysis on the curing effect of acridine orange (mutagen) on beta-lactamase producing Staphylococus aureus, from bovine and human origin. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 5: 4278-4290.
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  21. Mbata, T.I., N.C. Duru and R.N. Okechi, 2011. The sanitary quality of the science laboratories and academic staff office environment of universities in Nigeria. Int. J. Phys. Sci., 3: 177-181.

  22. Duru, C.M., T.I. Mbata, P.I. Nwanze and T.I.N. Ezejiofor, 2011. Roll back mycotoxicosis: An ethnobotanical alternative. Niger. J. Parasitol., 32: 277-282.
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  23. Mbata, T.I., 2010. Isolation and identification of Enterococcus spp, Escherichia and Salmonella spp from chicken carcasses and their resistance to antimicrobial agents. Nacoste, 1: 30-33.

  24. Ibe, I.J., R.N. Okechi, N.C. Duru, I.F. Alimonu and T.I. Mbata, 2010. Preservative effects of different nut extracts on fruit juices. Int. J. Environ. Health Hum. Dev., 11: 19-23.

  25. Duru, C.M. and T.I. Mbata, 2010. The antimicrobial activities and phytochemical screening of ethanolic leaf extracts of Hedranthera barteri Hook and Tabernaemontana pachysiphon Stapf. J. Dev. Biol. Tissue Eng., 2: 1-4.
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  26. Mbata, T.I., R.N. Okechi and I.J. Ibeh, 2009. Nutrient concentration of crop and gizzard content of chickens in Nigeria. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 16: 8721-8731.

  27. Mbata, T.I., M.J. Ikenebomeh and S. Ezeibe, 2009. Evaluation of mineral content and functional properties of fermented maize (Generic and specific) flour blended with bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L.). Afr. J. Food Sci., 3: 107-112.
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  28. Mbata, T.I., M.J. Ikenebomeh and J.C. Alaneme, 2009. Studies on the microbiological, nutrient composition and antinutritional contents of fermented maize flour fortified with bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L.). Afr. J. Food Sci., 3: 165-171.
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  29. Mbata, T.I., C.M. Duru and H.A. Onwumelu, 2009. Antibacterial activity of crude seed extracts of Buchholzia coriacea E. on some pathogenic bacteria. J. Dev. Biol. Tissue Eng., 1: 1-5.
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  30. Mbata, T.I., 2009. Dermatophytes and other skin mycoses found in featherless broiler toe webs. Sudanese J. Public Health, 4: 399-402.
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  31. Orji, M.U. and T.I. Mbata, 2008. Effect of extraction methods on the quality and spoilage of Nigerian palm oil. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 2: 192-196.
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  32. Oguoma, V.M., A.E. Anyasodor and T.I. Mbata, 2008. Prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasites among children aged 5-12 years in Owerri metropolis, South-Eastern Nigeria. Trop. J. Health Sci., 15: 43-48.
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  33. Mbata, T.I., S.I. Ogiehor and M.N. Obeleagu, 2008. Isolation of filamentous fungi from Yardenit-Baptismal site on the Jordan River. Sudanese J. Public Health, 3: 173-175.
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  34. Mbata, T.I., I. Ahonkhai and R.N. Uzowuru, 2008. Isolation of fungi in swimming pools in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese J. Dermatol., 5: 80-85.
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  35. Mbata, T.I., 2008. Isolation of fungi in hyper saline dead sea water. Sudanese J. Public Health, 3: 170-172.
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  36. Mbata, T.I., M.U. Orji and V.M. Oguoma, 2007. The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Internet J. Epidemiol., Vol. 6, No. 1. .
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  37. Mbata, T.I., M.J Ikenebomeh and I. Ahonkhai, 2007. Nutritional status of maize fermented meal by fortification with bambara-nut. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., Vol. 7. .
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  38. Mbata, T.I., M.I. Nwachukwu, I. Nwachukwu and C.N. Ukaga, 2007. Prevalence and antibiotic resistance in bacterial isolates from the urinary tract of prison inmates at Enugu, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 3: 381-384.
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  39. Mbata, T.I., 2007. Preliminary studies of the antibacterial activities of processed Kenyan and Nigerian tea. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 278-279.

  40. Mbata, T.I. and M.U. Orji, 2007. Process optimization in the production and preservation of Ugba, a Nigerian fermented food. Internet J. Microbiol, Vol. 4, No. 2. .
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  41. Mbata, T.I. and C.C. Nwajagu, 2007. Dermatophytes and other fungi associated with scalp-hair of nursery and primary schools. Sudan J. Dermatol., 5: 15-21.
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  42. Mbata, T.I. and A. Saika, 2007. Antibacterial activity and phytochemical screening of crude ethanolic extract of leaves of Ocimum gratissimum on Listeria monocytogenes. Internet J. Microbiol., Vol. 4, No. 2. .
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  43. Anukam, K.C., E.O. Osazuwa, F.E. Oronseye, T.I. Mbata, E.B. Bassey and M.U. Duru, 2007. Contamination of laboratory bench-tops, incubators and the effects of a spray-disinfectant: A quarterly ammonium compound. J. Med. Lab. Sci., 13: 33-37.
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  44. Orji, M.U., U.J. Ogbodo and T.I. Mbata, 2006. Microbiology and consumer evaluation of NAFDAC registration polythene packaged (sachet) water in Abakaliki, Enugu, Awka and Onitsha. Niger. J. Applied Sci., 9: 6685-6696.

  45. Mbata, T.I., M.U. Orji, B.C. Anyaegbunam and N.P. Ike, 2006. Presence and persistence of Salmonella in commercial broiler hatchery in Awka, Nigeria. Niger. J. Microbiol., 20: 911-916.

  46. Mbata, T.I., 2006. Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans from bats (Molossus major) droppings in Awka, Nigeria. Sudanese J. Dermatol., 4: 81-85.
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  47. Mbata, T.I., 2006. Dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi from hospital staff apparel in Enugu, Nigeria. Sudanese J. Dermatol., 4: 68-73.
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  48. Orji, M.U., T.I. Mbata and O.U. Kalu, 2005. Isolation of pathogenic bacteria from hospital staff apparel in Nigeria. Malawi Med. J., 17: 128-130.
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  49. Orji, M.U., H.C. Onuigbo and T.I. Mbata, 2005. Isolation of Salmonella from poultry droppings and other environmental sources in Awka, Nigeria. Int. J. Infect. Dis., 9: 86-89.
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  50. Mbata, T.I., N.P. Ike and I. Ahonkhai, 2005. Isolation of keratinophilic fungi and other dermatophytes from feathers of Nigerian turkey. Sudanese J. Dermatol., 3: 119-124.
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  51. Mbata, T.I., M.U. Orji, K. Anukam and I. Ahonkhai, 2005. Dermatophytes and other skin mycoses found among prison inmates in Nigeria. Can. J. Med. Lab. Sci., 67: 34-38.

  52. Mbata, T.I., L.U. Debiao and A. Saikia, 2005. Antibacterial activity of the crude extract of Chinese green tea (Camellia sinensis) on Listeria monocytogenes. Internet J. Microbiol., Vol. 2, No. 2. .
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  53. Mbata, T.I., 2005. Antioxidant nutrients: Beneficial or harmful. Internet J. Food Saf., 7: 29-33.
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  54. Mbata, T.I. and A. Saikia, 2005. Antibacterial activity of essential oil from Ocimum gratissimum on Listeria monocytogenes. Internet J. Food Saf., 5: 15-19.
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  55. Mbata, T.I., M.U. Orji and K. Anukam, 2004. Antimicrobial activities of volatile oil from Ocimum gratissimum, Ocimum viride and Cymbopogan citratus on selected microorganisms. World J. Biotechnol., 5: 847-850.

  56. Ezeifeka, G.O., M.U. Orji, T.I. Mbata and A.O. Patrick, 2004. Antimicrobial activity of Cajanas cajan, Garcinia kola and Xylopia aethiopica on pathogenic microorganisms. Biotechnology, 3: 41-43.
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  57. Anukam, K.C., E.E. Osazuwa, T.I. Mbata and I.N. Ahonkhai, 2004. Increased incidence of pertussis and parapertussis in HIV-1-positive adolescents vaccinated previously with whole-cell pertussis vaccine. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 20: 231-234.
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  58. Orji, M.U., T.I. Mbata, G.N. Aniche and I. Ahonkhai, 2003. The use of starter cultures to produce 'Pito', a Nigerian fermented alcoholic beverage. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 19: 733-736.
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  59. Mbata, T.I. and I. Ahonkhai, 2002. Biotechnologic production of polysaccharide by Silence vulgaris callus. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 9: 3934-3940.

  60. Ibeawuchi, R. and T.I. Mbata, 2002. Rational and Irrational use of antibiotics. Afr. Health, 24: 16-18.

  61. Ibeawuchi, R. and T.I. Mbata, 2001. The availability of locally raw materials in Nigeria for formulation into dosage form. Afr. Health, 23: 44-46.

  62. Anyamene, C.O. and T.I. Mbata, 2001. Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Shigella dysenteriae type 1 in Benin Nigeria. Afr. J. Sci., 2: 234-239.

  63. Ahonkhai, I., E.O. Osazuwa and T.I. Mbata, 1999. Bacterial growth media recipe from yam and plantain flour. Niger. J. Pharm., 30: 21-25.
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