Dr. Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie

Post Doctoral Researcher
Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Biography

Dr. Armstrong obtained his Ph.D. degree at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, where he was nominated for the lain Wallace Research Medal due to his outstanding research contribution and doctoral thesis. As a prolific researcher, Dr. Armstrong has successfully published 12 research articles in local and international journals, 1 review article, and 4 conference papers. According to Google Scholar metrics, he currently has 144 citations, an H-index of 6, and an i10-index of 5. This indicates that his publications are gaining global attention and relevance among active scholars. His research interests are in the areas of microbial bioprospecting, remediation, wastewater treatment, and environmental and applied biotechnology. Dr. Armstrong has great technical, analytical, and communication skills which are required for presenting methods and results. He also has robust background in standard safety procedures, processes, and regulations to ensure quality control and assessment. He is dedicated to delivering top-quality work through creative problem solving and innovative solutions.

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Selected Publications

  1. Omoregie, A.I., K. Muda, M.R. Rahman, M.K. Bin Bakri and L.H. Ngu, et al. 2023. Impact of palm oil mill effluent as an economic medium for soil fixation via microbially induced carbonate precipitation. Biomass Conv. Bioref., 10.1007/s13399-023-03889-4.
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  2. Omoregie, A.I., K. Muda, D.E.L. Ong, O.O. Ojuri, M.K. Bin Bakri, M.R. Rahman, H.F. Basri and Y.E. Ling, 2023. Soil bio-cementation treatment strategies: state-of-the-art review. Geotech. Res., 10.1680/JGERE.22.00051.
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  3. Omoregie, A.I., D.E.L. Ong, P.Y. Li, N. Senian, N.L. Hei, A. Esnault-Filet, K. Muda and P.M. Nissom, 2023. Effects of push–pull injection–suction spacing on sand biocementation treatment. Geotech. Res., 10.1680/jgere.22.00053.
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  4. Omoregie, A.I., K. Muda, O.O. Ojuri, C.Y. Hong, F.M. Pauzi and N.S. Binti Aftar Ali, 2022. The global research trend on microbially induced carbonate precipitation during 2001–2021: A bibliometric review. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 29: 89899-89922.
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  5. Omoregie, A.I., K. Muda, M.K. Bin Bakri, M.R. Rahman, F.A.M. Yusof and O.O. Ojuri, 2022. Calcium carbonate bioprecipitation mediated by ureolytic bacteria grown in pelletized organic manure medium. Biomass Conv. Bioref., 10.1007/s13399-022-03239-w.
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  6. Omoregie, A.I., K. Muda and L.H. Ngu, 2022. Dairy manure pellets and palm oil mill effluent as alternative nutrient sources in cultivating Sporosarcina pasteurii for calcium carbonate bioprecipitation. Lett. Appl. Microbiol., 74: 671-683.
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  7. Bin Bakri, M.K., M.R. Rahman, Y. Yurkin, A. Burkov, K.K. Kuok, E. Jayamani, C.M. Yun and A.I. Omoregie, 2022. Resources and Energy Recovery with Recycled Plastic Biocomposites. In: Recycled Plastic Biocomposites, Rahman, M.R. and M.K. Bin Bakri, (Eds.), Elsevier, pp: 261-280.
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  8. Bin Bakri, M.K., M.R. Rahman, Y. Yurkin, A. Burkov, K.K. Kuok, C.M. Yun, A.I. Omoregie and P.L.N. Khui, 2022. Recycled Plastic and Textile Waste Biocomposites. In: Recycled Plastic Biocomposites, Rahman, M.R. and M.K. Bin Bakri, (Eds.), Elsevier, pp: 97-118.
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  9. Bin Bakri, M.K., M.R. Rahman, Y. Yurkin, A. Burkov and M.M. Matin, et al., 2022. Food Residue to Reinforce Recycled Plastic Biocomposites. In: Recycled Plastic Biocomposites, Rahman, M.R. and M.K. Bin Bakri, (Eds.), Elsevier, pp: 29-49.
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  10. Bin Bakri, M.K., M.R. Rahman, M.M. Matin, Y. Yurkin and A. Burkov, et al., 2022. Marine-Based Reinforcing Materials for Biocomposites. In: Recycled Plastic Biocomposites, Rahman, M.R. and M.K. Bin Bakri, (Eds.), Elsevier, pp: 229-245.
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  11. Omoregie, A.I., E.A. Palombo and P.M. Nissom, 2021. Bioprecipitation of calcium carbonate mediated by ureolysis: A review. Environ. Eng. Res., Vol. 26. 10.4491/eer.2020.379.
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  12. H.M. Mkwata, A.I. Omoregie and P.M. Nissom, 2021. Lytic bacteriophages isolated from limestone caves for biocontrol of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biocatal. Agric. Biotechnol., Vol. 34. 10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102011.
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  13. Omoregie, A.I., E.A. Palombo, D.E.L. Ong and P.M. Nissom, 2020. A feasible scale-up production of Sporosarcina pasteurii using custom-built stirred tank reactor for in-situ soil biocementation. Biocatal. Agric. Biotechnol., Vol. 24. 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101544 .
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  14. Omoregie, A.I., L.H. Ngu, D.E.L. Ong and P.M. Nissom, 2019. Low-cost cultivation of Sporosarcina pasteurii strain in food-grade yeast extract medium for microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) application. Biocatal. Agric. Biotechnol., 17: 247-255.
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  15. Omoregie, A.I., E.A. Palombo, D.E.L. Ong and P.M. Nissom, 2019. Biocementation of sand by Sporosarcina pasteurii strain and technical-grade cementation reagents through surface percolation treatment method. Constr. Build. Mater., Vol. 228. 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116828.
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  16. Omoregie, A.I., D.E.L. Ong and P.M. Nissom, 2019. Assessing ureolytic bacteria with calcifying abilities isolated from limestone caves for biocalcification. Lett. Appl. Microbiol., 68: 173-181.
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  17. Mkwata, H.M., A.I. Omoregie, I. Binti Musa, J. Suyuh, P.H. Yie, L.W. Sin, L.T. Tan and P.M. Nissom, 2018. A laboratory practicum on screening for lytic bacteriophages from soil samples. Trans. Sci. Technol., 5: 233-238.

  18. Omoregie, A.I., G. Khoshdelnezamiha, N. Senian, D.E.L. Ong and P.M. Nissom, 2017. Experimental optimisation of various cultural conditions on urease activity for isolated Sporosarcina pasteurii strains and evaluation of their biocement potentials. Ecol. Eng., 109: 65-75.
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  19. Omoregie, A.I., N. Senian, P.Y. Li, N.L. Hei, D.O.E. Leong, I.R.H. Ginjom and P.M. Nissom, 2016. Screening for urease-producing bacteria from limestone caves of sarawak. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 6: 37-45.
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