Prof. Dr. Ikemefuna Kris Eloka Ekweozor
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Prof. Dr. Ikemefuna Kris Eloka Ekweozor

Professor
Rivers State University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Marine Biology from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Marine Biology
62%
Ecology
90%
Ecosystem
75%
Environmental Biology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Anaero-Nweke, G.N. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2017. The effect of refinery effluent on the plankton and benthic composition of Okrika River. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Res., 7: 273-280.
  2. Moslen, M. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2016. Variation in abundance and diversity of Macrobenthic fauna of Ekerekana and Okochirir creeks in the upper bonny estuary, Nigeria. Curr. Stud. Compar. Educ. Sci. Technol., 3: 158-168.
  3. Ekweozor, I.K.E. and M. Moslen, 2016. Abundance and diversity of plankton of Ekerekana and Okochiri creeks in the upper bonny estuary, Nigeria. Nig. J. Oil Gas Technol., 1: 144-155.
  4. Anaero-Nweke, G.N., B. Fei-Baffoe and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2016. Tidal influence in the distribution of discharged effluents from port harcourt refinery company in Okrika Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Res., 7: 1715-1730.
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  5. Bariweni, P.A., I.K.E. Ekweozor and D.N. Ogbonna, 2014. Assessment of non-zoonetic soil-transmitted helminthes in soils in Yenagoa metropolis, Niger Delta. J. Environ. Health, 76: 108-112.
  6. Inyang, I.R., I.K.E. Ekweozor, U.U. Gabriel and E.N. Ogamba, 2010. Effect of Diazinon on haematological indices of MClarias gariepinus. Bio. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 7: 203-206.
  7. Chuku, A., I.K.E. Ekweozor, C.L. Eze and A.E. Gobo, 2010. Isolation of moulds found in buildings with moisture problems in port Harcourt, rivers State of Nigeria. Med. Mycol., 5: 97-101.
  8. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 2009. History of water pollution in Nigeria. Proceedings of the Presented at the National Stakeholders Workshop on Marine Environment Monitoring; with theme Regional Capacity Building in the Use of Nuclear Techniques for the Assessment of Contamination in the Marine Environment. Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission International Atomic Energy Agency, April 27-28 2009, Abuja, Nigeria. -.
  9. Bariweni, P.A., I.K.E. Ekweozor and S.E. Bassey, 2009. The epidemiology and distribution of epizoonotoc soil-transmitted-helminths in the Yenagoa metropolis, Niger Delta, Nigeria. African J. Environ. Health, 7: 14-19.
  10. Alagoa, K.J. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2009. Sublethal effect of the dispersant Goldcrew on selected blood parameters of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus. Toxi. Environ. Chem., 9: 339-343.
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  11. Igwe, F.U., I.F. Oruambo, I.K.E. Ekweozor and P.P. Orumabo, 2008. Changes in the blood constituents of adult albino rats following dermal exposure to Bonny light crude oil. J. Niger. Environ. Soc., 4: 76-85.
  12. Agbozu, I.E., I.K.E. Ekweozor and K.Opuene, 2008. Temporal trends of heavy metals in shrimps (Macrobrachium macrobrachion) from a non-tidal freshwater ecosystem. Int. J. Trop. Agri. Food Syst., 2: 60-64.
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  13. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 2007. Developments and their impacts on the environment. Proceedings of the Public Lecture delivered on the celebration of the 2007 World Environmental Day at Yenagoa, June 7, 2007, Bayelsa State, organized by the Nigerian Environmental Society, Bayelsa State Chapter, 32-32.
  14. Daka, E.R., M. Molson, C.A. Ekeh and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2007. Sediment quality status of two creeks in the upper bonny estuary, Niger delta, in relation to urban/industrial activities. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 78: 515-521.
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  15. Agbozu, I.E., I.K.E. Ekweozor and K. Opuene, 2007. Survey of heavy metals in the catfish (Synodontis clarias). Environ. Sci. Technol., 4: 93-97.
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  16. Ogbalu, O.K., I.K.E. Ekweozor, J.N. Onwuteaka and F. Nimengoka, 2006. The effects of crude petroleum uptake on sweet potato and edible Zonocerus variegates L. Orthoptera: Pyrogomorphidae. Niger Delta Bio., 6: 18-22.
  17. Moslen, M., E.R. Daka, C.A. Ekeh and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2006. Physicochemical properties of two Estuarine Creeks in relation to urban / industyrial activities. Niger Delta Bio., 5: 115-122.
  18. Inyang, I., I.K.E. Ekweozor and E.R. Daka, 2006. Macroscopic ectoparasites commonly associated with some fishes in the upper Bonny Estuary, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., l: 31-35.
  19. Ikomah, F.B., I.K.E. Ekweozor, E.R. Daka and W.B. Dambo, 2006. The impact of fertilizer plant effluent on the littotal benthos of an estuarine creek in the niger delta, nigeria. African. J. Environm. Poll. Health, 4: 62-71.
  20. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 2006. Best Environmental Practice- NNPC Challenges. Proceedings of the Public Lecture delivered to mark the NNPC 2006 Health, Safety and Environment week at NNPC Moscow Road Office Complex Port Harcourt, November 17, 2006, 22 22-.
  21. Bob Manuel, K.N.O., U.U. Gabriel and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2006. Toxic assessment of treated fertilizer effluents to Oreochromis niloticus, Cl;arias gariepinus and hybrid catfish (Heterobranchus bidosalis #9794; x Cl. Gariepinus). African J. Biotechnol., 5: 635-642.
  22. Ogamba, E.N., I.K.E. Ekweozor and E.R. Daka, 2005. The influence of human activity on the zooplankton of Elechi Creek Complex in the Niger Delta. African. J. Environm. Poll. Health, 4: 31-38.
  23. Ogamba, E.N., A.C. Chindah, I.K.E. Ekweozor, E.R. Daka, J.N. Onwuteaka and D. Bawo, 2005. Impact of human activities on the plankton communities of Elechi Creek complex in the Niger Delta. Niger Delta Bio., 5: 1-9.
  24. Wemedo, S.A., J.C. Ekpemandu and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2004. Bacteriological quality of Oriobojo stream in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA of rivers state, Nigeria. J. Niger. Environm. Soc., 2: 192-195.
  25. Ovuru, S.S. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2004. Haematological changes associated with crude oil ingestion in experimental rabbits. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 3: 346-348.
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  26. Ekweozor, I.K.E., I.E. Agbozu and A.P. Ugbomeh, 2004. Hydrocarbon levels in sediments of lower Taylor Creek in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Afican J. Sci., 5: 980-985.
  27. Ekweozor, I.K.E., E.R. Daka, N. Ebere and K.N.O. Bob-Manuel, 2004. An estuary under stress: The case study of 18 years chronic hydrocarbon pollution of Bonny Estuary, Nigeria. J. Niger. Environm. Soc., 2: 12-15.
  28. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 2004. The usefulness of the oceans and seas to mankind. Proceedings of the Public Lecture delivered on the celebration of the 2004 World Environmental Day at Eleme LGA of Rivers State, organized by the Nigerian Environmental Society, June 6, 2004, Rivers State Chapter, 18-18.
  29. Daka, E.R. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2004. Effect of size on the acute toxicity of crude oil to the Mangrove Oyster Carasostrea gasar. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 8: 19-22.
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  30. Agbozu, I.E., I.K.E. Ekweozor and A.P. Ugbomeh, 2004. Heavy metal in sediments from lower Taylor Creek in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Afican. J. Sci., 5: 1043-1049.
  31. Douglas, A.F., I.K.E. Ekweozor, E.R. Daka and K.N.O. Bob-Manuel, 2003. Toxicity of crude oil and dispersant mixture to the mangrove oyster (Crassostrea gasar). J. Niger. Environm. Soc., 1: 173-177.
  32. Douglas, A.F., I.K.E. Ekweozor and E.R. Daka, 2003. The effects of water-soluble fractions of crude oil and crude oil-dispersant mixtures on the hatchability of eggs of Clarias gariepinus. Afr. J. Environm. Pollut. Health, 2: 56-62.
  33. Ojile, M. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2002. Effective Socio-economic studies and sustainable community projects' planning and development by the oil and gas industry in the niger delta using participatory approaches. Proceedings of the Presented at the DPR International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in Nigeria, December 9-12 2002, Abuja, Nigeria, 12-12.
  34. Ogbonna, D.N., I.K.E. Ekweozor and F.U. Igwe, 2002. Waste management: A tool for environmental protection in Nigeria. Ambio, 31: 55-57.
  35. Ogbalu, O.K. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2002. The distribution of okra flea beetle in traditional farms of the Niger Delta. Trop. Sci., 42: 52-56.
  36. Ekweozor, I.K.E., K. Obomanu, W.B. Dambo and E.R. Daka, 2002. Effect of stocking densities on the growth of shrimps (Peneaus notiatis) post larvae from Bonny Estuary, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci., 5: 2759-2766.
  37. Ekweozor, I.K.E., J.I. Ubochi, E.R. Daka and W.B. Dambo, 2002. The effects of water soluble fractions (WSF) of lubricating (engine) oil on Tilapia (Oreochromics nilotican) fry. J. Appl. Sci., 5: 2633-2645.
  38. Ekweozor, I.K.E., A.W. Granville, E.E. Nkanga and O.K. Ogbalu, 2002. The effects of crude oil contaminated feeds on the yield and quality of eggs of poultry birds (Gallus domesticus). J. Agric. Trop. Sub., 103: 89-97.
  39. Davids, C.B.D., I.K.E. Ekweozor, W.B. Dambo, E.A.S. Bartimeaus and E.R. Daka, 2002. Effects of industrial effluents on some haematological parameters of Sarotherodon melanotheron and Tilapia guiniensis Global. J. Pure Appl. Sci., 8: 305-309.
  40. Daka, E.R., N.J. Abby-Kalio and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2002. Effects of substrate type on the settlement of fouling organisms on experimental panels in the Upper Bonny Estuary. Niger Delta Bio., 4: 14-21.
  41. Ekweozor, I.K.E., K.N.O. Bob-Manuel and U.U. Gabriel, 2001. Sublethal effects of Ammonical fertiliser effluents on three commercial fish species from Niger Delta Area. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Mgt., 5: 63-68.
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  42. Ekweozor, I.K.E., B.F. Ikomah, W.B. Dambo and E.R. Daka, 2001. The effect of hydrocarbon pollution on the distribution of mullet species along Elechi Creek , Port Harcourt. J. Appl. Sci., 4: 2169-2179.
  43. Ekweozor, I.K.E. and I.E. Agbozu, 2001. Surface water pollution studies of Etelebou oil field in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. African J. Sci., 2: 246-254.
  44. Agbozu, I.E., I.K.E. Ekweozor and T. Bamgboye, 2001. Heavy metal pollution by effluent discharges from some industries at trans amadi industrial layout in port harcourt metropolis, nigeria. J. Appl. Sci., 4 : 1951-1968.
  45. Agbozu, I.E. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2001. Heavy metal levels in a non-tidal freshwater swamp in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Afr. J. Sci., 2: 175-182.
  46. Ovuru, S.S. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2000. Some physiological adaptations of culturable fish species from the freshwater swamps of the Niger Delta. Delta Agriculturist, 6: 52-58.
  47. Ekweozor, I.K.E. and K.N.O. Bob-Manuel, 2000. Sublethal effects of fertiliser effluents on Oreochromis nitolicus (L.) fingerlings. Niger Delta Bio., 3: 18-29.
  48. Dambo, W.B. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 2000. The determination of lead in mangrove oyster, Crassostrea gasar from the lower bonny estuary, nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Mgt., 4`: 101-108.
  49. Ngodigha, E.M., F.O. Olayinka, B.M. Oruwari, I.K. Ekweozor and S.N. Wekhe, 1999. Toxic effects of crude oil on organs and blood cells of west Africa dwarf goats. Nig. Vet. J., 20: 82-91.
  50. Abioye, O.M. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 1999. Effects of protein source on growth performance of Macrobrachium vollenhovenii. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Mgt., 2: 21-23.
  51. Dambo, W.B. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 1998. Some aspects of oyster morphology as defined in the mangrove oyster, Crassostrea gasar from lower bonny estuary, nigeria. Niger Delta Bio., 2: 43-48.
  52. Ekweozor, I.K.E., O.C. Egwuatu and G.C. Akani, 1997. The effect of Nigerian crude oil on Tympanotonus fuscatus(L.). Niger Delta Bio., 2: 40-43.
  53. Daka, E.R., Abby-Kalio, N.J. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 1997. Seasonal and vertical variations of settlement by fouling organisms on experimental panels in the upper bonny estuary. Niger Delta Bio., 2: 43-50.
  54. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 1996. The impact of chronic discharges of Petroleum hydrocarbon on the littoral macrofauna of elechi creek, port harcourt, off upper bonny estuary, nigeria. Niger Delta Bio., 1: 55-60.
  55. Ekweozor, I.K.E. and N.J. Abby-Kalio, 1996. The concentrations and Impacts of diffused heavy metal pollutants (Zn, Cu, Ni, Pb, Cd, Vs, Al) on the littoral zone/infauna of bonny estuary, nigeria. Niger Delta Bio., 1: 17-23.
  56. Akani, G.C. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 1996. The Food and feeding habits of the sleeper Bostrychus africanus (Steindachner, 1869) (Fam: Eleotridae) in a niger delta estuary. Niger Delta Bio., 1: 49-54.
  57. Snowden, R.J. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 1990. Littoral infauna of a West African estuary: An oil pollution baseline survey. Marine Biol., 105: 51-57.
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  58. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 1989. A review of the effect of oil pollution in a West African environment. Discovery Innovation, 1: 27-37.
  59. Snowden, R. J. and I.K.E. Ekweozor, 1987. The Impact of a minor oil spillage in the estuarine niger delta. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 18: 595-599.
  60. Ekweozor, I.K.E., A.P. Ugbomeh and E.I. Ombu, 1987. The impact of chronic oil pollution in the central bonny estuary. In: Proceedings of the International Seminar on Petroleum Industry and Nigerian Environment, November 10-13 1987, Owerri, Nigeria, 184-196.
  61. Ekweozor, I.K.E., 1986. The intertidal macrofauna of the bonny estuary: variations in density, biomass and diversity. Proceedings of the National workshop on the state of knowledge of Nigerian wetlands, August 27-30 1986, Port Harcourt. -.
  62. Ekweozor, I.K.E. and R.J. Snowden, 1986. The impact of a minor oil spillage on oysters in the upper bonny estuary. Proceedings of the National workshop on the state of knowledge of Nigerian wetlands, August 27-30 1986, Port Harcourt. -.
  63. Ekweozor, I.K.E. and R.J. Snowden, 1985. The impact of a minor oil spillage in the upper bonny estuary. In: Proceedings of the International Seminar on Petroleum Industry and Nigerian Environment, November 11-14 1985, Kaduna, Nigeria, 230-242.