July 2014
Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor > Other Awards
Had distinguished Lecturers’ Service Award presented by ESUT Governing Council and Management, July, 2014.
Full Member
Prof. Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
Membership since:
2006
Field of activity:
Other Memberships/Affiliations
Biotechnology Society of Nigeria
American Society of Microbiology
Degrees:
2007
Doctorate
Biological Systems and Organisms
1990
Doctorate
Biological Systems and Organisms
1982
Master
Biological Systems and Organisms
Publications resulting from Research
1. George-Okafor, U. O., Mike-Anosike, E. E. and Nwachukwu, F. U. (2019). In vitro evaluation of antibacterial potential of combined extract from Kalanchoe pinnata and Citrus aurantifolia on Otitis-media pathogens. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences, 12: 61-66.
2.George-Okafor, U., Nwachukwu, U. and Mike-Anosike, E. (2018). Screening and identification of predominant Laactobacillus spp from fermented milled-mixed corn-soybean wastes. International Journal of Sciencific &Engineering Research, 9(2): 2050-2060.
3. George-Okafor, U.O., Tasie, F.O. and Anyamene, N. C. (2013). Studies on low-cost
substrates and other cultural conditions for optimal amylase yield from Aspergillus oryzae-
SR2. American Journal of Food Technology, 8(1) 54-64.
substrates and other cultural conditions for optimal amylase yield from Aspergillus oryzae-
SR2. American Journal of Food Technology, 8(1) 54-64.
4. George-Okafor, U. O. and E. E. Mike-Anosike, (2012). Screening and optimal
protease production by Bacillus sp-SW2, using low-cost substrate-medium. Research
Journal of Microbiology, 7:327-336.
protease production by Bacillus sp-SW2, using low-cost substrate-medium. Research
Journal of Microbiology, 7:327-336.
5. George-Okafor, U.O. and Odibo, F.J.C. (2011). Purification and some properties of
thermo-stable alkaline serine protease from thermophilic Bacillus sp. Gs-3. Journal of
Biological Sciences, 11(4): 299-306.
thermo-stable alkaline serine protease from thermophilic Bacillus sp. Gs-3. Journal of
Biological Sciences, 11(4): 299-306.
6. George-Okafor, U.O. (2011). The use of dry lab in facilitating wet lab study on
microbial culture and microscopy. TWOWS Africa International Journal of Science
and Technology, 2(1&2): 1-11.
microbial culture and microscopy. TWOWS Africa International Journal of Science
and Technology, 2(1&2): 1-11.
7. George-Okafor, U.O., and Anosike, E. E. (2011). Fermented corn waste liquor as a
potential source for probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 22: 17- 22
potential source for probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, 22: 17- 22
8.George-Okafor, U.O., and Anosike, E.E. (2010). The potentials of lime (Citrus
aurantifolia) for improving traditional corn fermentation for probiotic Lactic Acid
Bacteria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 9(12): 1207-1213.
aurantifolia) for improving traditional corn fermentation for probiotic Lactic Acid
Bacteria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 9(12): 1207-1213.
9. George-Okafor, U. O. (2010). Use of small group studies with the teacher as “A guide on the
side” for deep learning approach: A case study on Microbial Physiology and Metabolism.
Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, 11(1): 93-94.
side” for deep learning approach: A case study on Microbial Physiology and Metabolism.
Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, 11(1): 93-94.
10. George-Okafor, U.O., Tasie, F.O. and Muotoe-Okafor, F. (2009). Hydrocarbon
degradation potentials of indigenous fungal isolates from petroleum contaminated
soils. Journal of Physical and Natural Sciences, 3(1): 1-6.
degradation potentials of indigenous fungal isolates from petroleum contaminated
soils. Journal of Physical and Natural Sciences, 3(1): 1-6.