Dr. Alloysius Chibuike Ogodo
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Dr. Alloysius Chibuike Ogodo

Senior Lecturer
Federal University Wukari, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Industrial Microbiology from Abia State University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Microbiology
100%
Industrial Microbiology
62%
Environmental Microbiology
90%
Bacteriology
75%
Food Microbiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
18
Articles
56
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Agwaranze, D.I., A.C. Ogodo, C.S. Ezeonu, S.T.C. Brow, C.B. Nwaneri, L.M. Husie, 2020. Microbiological assessment of indoor and outdoor air quality in a General Hospital in North-East Nigeria. Res. J. Microbiol., 15: 9-14.
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  2. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba and H.C. Okereke, 2019. Microbiological quality, proximate composition and in-vitro starch/protein digestibility of Sorghum bicolor flour fermented with lactic acid bacteria consortia. Chem. Biol. Technol. Agric., Vol. 6. 10.1186/s40538-019-0145-4.
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  3. Ogodo, A.C., D.I. Agwaranze, N.V. Aliba, A.C. Kalu and C.B. Nwaneri, 2019. Fermentation by lactic acid bacteria consortium and its effect on anti-nutritional factors in maize flour. J. Biol. Sci., 19: 17-23.
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  4. Ugbogu, O.C., A.C. Ogodo and B.O. Ameh, 2018. Some microorganisms associated with ginger-based Yaji in Wukari metropolis. Int. Food Res. J., 25: 1703-1707.
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  5. Ugbogu, O.C. and A.C. Ogodo, 2018. Introductory Bacterial Genetics. In: Principles of General Microbiology, Amadi, E.S., O.C. Ugbogu and C.J. Ogugbue (Eds.)., 1st Edn., WEBSmedia Communications Ltd., Owerri, Nigeria, pp: 546-591.
  6. Ugbogu, O.C. and A.C. Ogodo, 2018. Control of Microorganisms. In: Principles of General Microbiology, Amadi, E.S., O.C. Ugbogu and C.J. Ogugbue (Eds.)., 1st Edn., WEBSmedia Communications Ltd., Owerri, Nigeria, pp: 392-431.
  7. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba and H.C. Okereke, 2018. Proximate composition and in-vitro starch/protein digestibility of bambara groundnut flour fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)-consortium isolated from cereals. Fermentation Technol., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2167-7972.1000148.
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  8. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba and H.C. Okereke, 2018. Change in microbial ecology of bambara flour by lactic acid bacteria consortium during fermentation and its effect on anti-nutritional factors. J. Applied Sci., 18: 71-78.
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  9. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba and H.C. Okereke, 2018. In-vitro starch and protein digestibility and proximate composition of soybean flour fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) consortia. Agric. Nat. Resour., 52: 503-509.
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  10. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, D.I. Agwaranze and N.G. Ezeonu, 2018. Production and Evaluation of fruit wine from Mangifera indica (cv. peter). Applied Microbiol.: Open Access., Vol. 4. 10.4172/2471-9315.1000144.
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  11. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu and R.A. Onyeagba, 2018. Variations in the functional properties of soybean flour fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)-consortium. Applied Microbiol. Open Access., Vol. 4. 10.4172/2471-9315.1000141.
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  12. Ogodo, A.C., D.I. Agwaranze, M.E. Onudibia, I. Awache and L.J. Agyo, 2018. Study on the bacteriological quality of fura sold in Wukari, North-East Nigeria. J. Food Microbiol., 2: 24-29.
  13. Ogodo, A.C., D.I. Agwaranze, C.B. Nwaneri, M.N. Yakubu and Z.J. Hussaini, 2018. Comparative study on the bacteriological quality of Kunun-Aya sold in Wukari, Nigeria. Int. J. Res. Stud. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 4: 23-29.
  14. Agwaranze, D.I., V.O. Nwugo and A.C. Ogodo, 2018. Effects of Cassava Mill Effluent (CME) on bacteria diversity of soil and aquatic environments in South-South Nigeria. Open Access J. Sci., 2: 238-242.
  15. Ugbogu, O.C., I. Awache, D.I. Agwaranze, A.C. Ogodo, A. Ubandoma and M.N. Yakubu, 2017. Microbial deterioration of painted wall surfaces in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. Am. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 4: 31-34.
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  16. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba and H.C. Okereke, 2017. Effect of lactic acid bacteria consortium fermentation on the proximate composition and in-vitro starch/protein digestibility of maize. Am. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 4: 35-43.
  17. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba and F.A. Orji, 2017. Dynamics of functional properties of sorghum flours fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)-consortium isolated from cereals. Int. Food Res. J., 24: 2666-2671.
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  18. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, D.I. Agwaranze and F.U. Ihiabe, 2017. Some studies on the bacteriological quality of sorghum-based commercially prepared fermented Ogi (Akamu) in Wukari, Nigeria. Am. J. Food Sci. Nutr., 4: 48-51.
  19. Ogodo, A.C., D.I. Agwaranze, C.B. Nwaneri, U.C. Okoronkwo and U.G. Ekeleme, 2017. Activity of leave and stem bark cuttings of Ocimum gratissimum extracts on foodborne pathogens. AASCIT J. Biosci., 3: 5-11.
  20. Ogodo, A.C., C.B. Nwaneri, D.I. Agwaranze, J.E. Inetianbor and C.U. Okoronkwo, 2017. Antimycotic and antibacterial activity of Aframomum melegueta seed extracts against bacteria and fungi species from food sources. Central Afr. J. Public Health, 3: 44-50.
  21. Agwaranze, D.I., A.C. Ogodo, C.B. Nwaneri and A. Paul, 2017. Bacteriological examination of well water in wukari, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res. Environ. Sci., 5: 42-46.
  22. Tatah, S., A.C. Ogodo, L.C. Kaa and D.I. Agwaranze, 2016. The potential use of Alternaria alternata in bioremediation of waste water contaminated by hexavalent chromium ion. FUW Trend Sci. Technol. J., 1: 115-118.
  23. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, U.G. Ekeleme and N.O. Nwachukwu, 2016. Microbial quality of commercially packed fruit juices in south-East Nigeria. J. Basic Applied Res., 2: 240-245.
  24. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, R.A. Onyeagba, H.C. Okereke and D.I. Agwaranze, 2016. Dynamics of functional properties of maize flours fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)-consortium isolated from cereals. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 1: 134-138.
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  25. Ogodo, A.C. and O.C. Ugbogu, 2016. Public health significance of aflatoxin in food industry-A review. Eur. J. Clin. Biomed. Sci., 2: 51-58.
  26. Ndubuisi, N.O., O.A. Chibuike, U.A. Esther and O.U. Christopher, 2016. Delay in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among presumptive tuberculosis cases in pats of Anambra State, Nigeria. J. Emerg Infect. Dis., Vol. 1. 10.4172/2472-4998.1000120.
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  27. Ezeonu, C.S., I.N. Onwurah, C.S. Ubani, C.M. Ejikeme and A.C. Ogodo, 2016. Trichophyton soudanense and Trichophyton mentagrophyte-treated rice husk biomass components and effect of yeast on the bioethanol yield. Achievements Life Sci., 10: 72-79.
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  28. Umaru, I.J., H.A. Umaru, A.C. Ogodo and C. Surnkura, 2015. Effect of Cassia occidentalis Linn seed extract on the body weight and lipid parameters of rat fed with high fat diet (HFD). J. Biochem. Int., 2: 67-72.
  29. Umaru, I.J., A.C. Ogodo, H.A. Umaru, C.S. Ezeonu, A. Sindama and E. Okirikata, 2015. Effect of sprouting on proximate composition, fatty acid profile and microbiological quality of shea nut butter. J. Biochem. Int., 2: 119-124.
  30. Ugbogu, O.C., F.S. Bigah and A.C. Ogodo, 2015. Antimicrobial activities and microorganisms associated with herbal remedies sold in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Global J. Microbiol. Res., 3: 141-149.
  31. Ugbogu, O.C. and A.C. Ogodo, 2015. Microbial flora, proximate composition and vitamin content of juices of three fruits bought from a local market in Nigeria. Int. J. Chem. Eng. Applic., 6: 440-443.
  32. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu, A.E. Ugbogu and C.S. Ezeonu, 2015. Production of mixed fruit (pawpaw, banana and watermelon) wine using Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from palm wine. SpringerPlus, Vol. 4. 10.1186/s40064-015-1475-8.
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  33. Ogodo, A.C., O.C. Ugbogu and U.G. Ekeleme, 2015. Bacteriological quality of commercially prepared fermented Ogi (Akamu) sold in some parts of south Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Biomolecular Agric. Food Biotechnol. Eng., 9: 638-641.
  34. Ndimele, E.C., U.G. Ekeleme, A.C. Ogodo and N.C. Nwachukwu, 2015. Evaluation of the level of air microbial contamination in some teaching hospitals waste dumpsite in south-Eastern Nigeria. Nig. Hospital Pract., 15: 31-38.
  35. Okoronkwo, C.U., E.E.C. Agoha, A.C. Ogodo and N.O. Nwachukwu, 2014. Physical and chemical characteristics of the African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis var garbonensis) seed oil. Int. J. Adv. Eng. Manage., 1: 28-31.
  36. Okoronkwo, C.U., E.E.C. Agoha, A.C. Ogodo and N.O. Nwachukwu, 2014. Nutritional and physical properties of weaning food flour based on maize and African yam bean seeds. Int. J. Adv. Eng. Manage., 1: 34-37.
  37. Ndimele, E.C., U.G. Ekeleme, A.C. Ogodo, N.C. Nwachukwu, C.J. Nnadi and E.A. Otutu, 2014. Microbiological studies of waste dumpsite in Abia state university teaching hospital, Aba. J. Med. Invest. Pract., 9: 151-156.
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  38. Inetianbor, J.E., G. Ehiowemwenguan, J.M. Yakubu and A.C. Ogodo, 2014. In-vitro antibacterial activity of commonly used toothpastes in Nigeria against dental pathogens. J. Adv. Sci. Res., 5: 40-45.
  39. Ogodo, A.C. and U.G. Ekeleme, 2013. Comparative study on the nasal bacterial colonization of petrol station staff and non-petrol station staff. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 7: 264-268.
  40. Ogodo, A.C. and U.G. Ekeleme, 2013. In-vitro antibacterial activity of garlic cloves and ginger rhizomes on food-borne pathogens. Int. J. Basic Applied Sci., 2: 387-392.
  41. Ekeleme, U.G., N.C. Nwachukwu, A.C. Ogodo, C.J. Nnadi, I.A. Onuabuchi and K.U. Osuocha, 2013. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and associated changes in liver enzymes in Wistar rats. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 7: 156-162.