Dr. Chinedu Emeka Ihejirika

Dr. Chinedu Emeka Ihejirika

senior lecturer

BSc., MSc., PhD
Email: chinedu.ihejirika@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Ihejirika is a Senior Lecturer and an environmental health and pollution control consultant in the Department of Environmental Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D) in Environmental Microbiology, a Master of Science degree (M.Sc) in Environmental Health Biology and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biological Science (Microbiology option) all from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. His expertise includes Environmental Health, Environmental Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Bioremediation, Pollution Control, Climate and Environmental Impact Assessment, Needs Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Waste management, Industrial Safety and Occupational Health. Additionally, he has written more than sixty (60) published scholarly scientific articles in the fields of environmental pollution, environmental monitoring and assessment, environmental resources management, sustainable development, public health and safety. He has also on invitation, presented scholarly papers at conferences both locally and internationally. Dr Ihejirika is a member of some learned societies including; Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Society for Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Nigerian Environmental Society and Society of Environmental Health of Nigeria.

He is presently a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He has strong research interest in Environmental Biotechnology and Pollution Control.

Dr. Ihejirika is involved in many community services at his place of birth; place of worship and as the Chairperson of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), FUTO Branch.  He loves playing volleyball, reading, traveling, and listening to news.

Dr. Chinedu Ihejirika is happily married to Dr. (Mrs.) Nachi Ihejirika also of FUTO and their union is blessed with four children.

Academic Qualification

 

INSTITUTION                                QUALIFICATION                          DATE

Federal University of Tech., Owerri   Ph.D, Environmental Microbiology    2012

Federal University of Tech., Owerri   M.Sc, Environmental Health Biology 2004

Nigeria Institute of Safety                   Health, Safety, and Environment

Professionals                                     Competence Development (Level 3)   2004 

Federal University of Tech., Owerri   B.Tech, Microbiology         (22)          1997 

Nguru Sec. Tech. Sch. Aboh Mbaise  Senior School Certificate                    1991

Honours/Awards

 

 

Affiliations

  1. Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology
  2. Member, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
  3. Member, Nigerian Environmental Society

Courses Assigned to Teach

 

  1. Senior Lecturer – Department of Environmental Management, Federal

 University of Technology, Owerri                                                     20018- 2021

  1. Lecturer 1 –Department of Environmental Management, Federal

 University of Technology, Owerri                                                     2015- 2018

  1. Lecturer II –Department of Environmental Management, Federal

 University of Technology, Owerri                                                     2012- 2015

  1. Assistant Lecturer –Department of Environmental Management, Federal

 University of Technology, Owerri                                           2009- 2012

  1. Examiner – National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja 2020-date
  2. Consultant – Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) –Imo State, Lively hood assessment of Umueze-Obazu

Mbieri gully erosion site in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State                 2020-date

  1. Facilitator NEWMAP – Imo State 2020
  2. Part-Time Lecturer – School of Industrial and Applied Sciences,

                                      Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri   2006- 2013

  1. NYSC Primary Assignment – Fika Government Secondary School,                                                           Potiskum, Yobe State      1998
  2. Quality Assurance Assistant (Industrial Training) – Nigerian Bottling Company Plc, Central Laboratory, Ikeja.           1996

Quality Control Assistant (Industrial Training) – Food and Pharmaceutical Industry                                          Ijora Lagos            1993

Research Interest

  1. TETFUND-Institution Based Research grant (IBR) – Principal Researcher on the “Optimisation of Parameters for the Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of their Antibacterial and Water Purification Potentials”  – 2021

Publications

  1. Ihejirika, Chinedu Emeka. (2012). Impact of anthropogenic activities on the bacteriological and physicochemical characteristics of Imo River. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Environmental Microbiology by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri
  2. Ihejirika, Chinedu Emeka. (2004). Effects of aluminum extrusion effluents on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of Iyi-Mbaa stream Inyishi, Imo State. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Science (M.Sc) in Environmental Health Biology by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri
  3. Ihejirika, Chinedu Emeka. (1997). Isolation and characterization of cellulase producing fungi species from plant materials. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Industrial Microbiology by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Academic Journals:

  1. Ihejirika Onyenonachi Charity, Nwaorgu Obioma Chebechi, Nguma Chinwe Jane1 , Kenechukwu-Dozie Queen Ogechi, Anyanwu Emilia Oluchi, Uwakwe Felicia E., Egbom Ezinne Sylvia, and Ihejirika Chinedu Emeka. (2023). Prevalence and Management Strategies of Perceived Intestinal Parasitic Infections by Households in Imo State Nigeria. J. Health Sci. 36 (1): 53-63
  2. Ejeagba Okorie Imo, Chinedu Emeka Ihejirika, Adaugo Goodness Ndukaku, Peter James Misoni. (2023). Effects of Desulfotomaculum sp on corrosion behaviour of mild steel and aluminium in sea water. Zastita Materijala (Materials Protection). 64(2):190 – 197
  3. Chinedu Emeka Ihejirika, Uwakwe Angelbert Orji, Peter Ndu Okeke, Ejeagba Okorie Imo, Joseph Ikechukwu Nwachukwu. (2023). Dynamism in plankton species occurrence and diversity of an impacted aquatic ecosystem, Southeastern Nigeria. EQA – International Journal of Environmental Quality. 53: 21-34
  4. Michael, A., Okeke, P.N., Ihejirika, C.E. and Ejiogu, C.C. (2023). Distribution of Lead and Cadmium in Soils on Koko Seaport, Delta State, Nigeria. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 27 (1) 133-136
  5. Ihejirika, C. E., Ndubuisi, C., Njoku, J.D., Emereibeole, E.I., Ebe, T. E., Njoku-Tony, R. F., Ihejirika, O.C., Imo, E.O., Nwachukwu, I.N., Chinakwe, E. C., Uyo, C. N., Ezikeudu, C. E. and N.U. Nwaogwugwu. (2021). Heavy Metal Contamination of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) grown on quarry soils in Umunneochi Abia State and its health implications. EQA International Journal of Environmental Quality. 45: 1-9.
  6. Ejeagba, O. I. and Ihejirika, E. (2021). Microbial load and biodegradation of palm oil mill effluent (POME) by microorganisms at different stages of discharge. EQA-International Journal of Environmental Quality. 44: 9-17
  7. Nwogwugwu, N. U., Chinakwe, E. C., Ihejirika, C. E., Ezenweani, E. C., Ngumah, C. C. and Mike-Anosike, E. E. (2021). Microbial Assessment and Health Risks of Consumption of Uncooked Smoked Horse Mackerel Fish (Trachurus trachurus) Sold in Open Markets in Owerri Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, 10(3): 15-20
  8. Uyo, C. N., Njoku, J.D., Iwuji, M.C., Ihejirika, C.E. and Njoku-Tony, R.F. (2021). Assessment of air quality in livestock farms and abattoirs in selected LGAs of Imo State. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, 7(8):54-68
  9. Ngozi, U. N., Gideon, O. A., Onyewuchi, A., Etienne, C. C., Nwachukwu, I. N., Mejeha, O. K. and Ihejirika, C. E. (2021). Response surface methodology and optimization of the processes for bioethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Using Cronobacter malonaticus. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences,14(02): 204–216
  10. Akhionbare, S.M.O., Okweri-Eric, O.G. and Ihejirika, C.E. (2020). Comparative Assessment of Air Quality in Igwuruta and Aluu, Rivers State, Nigeria. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 24 (4) 607- 614.
  11. Njoku-Tony, R.F., Udofia, H.S., Nwoko, C.O., Ihejirika, C.E., Mgbahuruike, L.U., Ebe, T.E., Egbuawa, I.O. and Ezike, M.N. (2020). Heavy Metal Concentration Level in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) Grown around Obio/Akpor, Rivers State, Nigeria: Its Health Implications. J Environ Sci Public Health; 4 (1): 16-31.
  12. Ibeneme, S. I., Ibe, K. K., Thompson, T. P., Onyekuru, S. O. and Ihejirika, C. (2020). Aquifer Mapping and Assessment of Groundwater Vulnerability to Pollution Within Isuikwuato and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria, American Journal of Geophysics, Geochemistry and Geosystems, 6(2): 26-49
  13. Ihejirika, C. E., Nwalieji, M. J., Nwoko C. O., Ihejirika, O. C., Njoku-Tony R. F., Ebe, T. E., Mbuka-Nwosu, I., Chinakwe, E. C., Bello, O. P., Nwachukwu, M. A. and Ogbulie, J. N. (2019). Rural water availability and quality for sustainable development, International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 8(11):755-767
  14. Chinakwe, E.C., Ibekwe, V.I., Ofoh, M.C., Nwogwugwu, N.U., Adeleye, S.A., Chinakwe, P.O., Nwachukwu, I.N. and Ihejirika, C.E. (2019). Effect of Temperature Changes on the Bacterial and Fungal Succession Patterns during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 15(1): 1-10
  15. Chinakwe, E. C., Nwogwugwu, U. N., Ibekwe, V. I., Nwachukwu, I. N., Ihejirika, C. E., Ofoegbu, C. J., Chinakwe, P. O. and Mejeha, O. K. (2019). Changes in Microbial Population Numbers during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 17(1): 1-10
  16. Ihejirika, C.E., Iheanacho, C., Okezie, U., Dike, M.U. and Njoku, P.C, Njoku-Tony, R.F. and Ebe, T.E. (2019). Post-Remediation Assessment of the Quality of Oil Spill Impacted Soils. J Environ Pollut Manage 2(2): 203
  17. Ebe T. E., Njoku-Tony R. F., Emereibeole E. I., Ihejirika C. E., U., Ugwuegbu C. M. and Ezikudu C. E. (2019). Assessment of noise exposure level of saw mill workers at Ogbosisi and Mbieri timber and allied industrial market in Owerri, Imo State. Int. J. Adv. Res. 7(11), 889-893
  18. Ebe, T. E., Njoku-Tony, R. F., Ihejirika, C. E., Emereibeole, E.I, Ndukwu, N. C., Mgbemena, I.C. and Nwachukwu, A. A. (2018). Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on Surface and Ground Water in Ogwuama Community of Ahiazu, Imo State, Nigeria, Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging, 5(3): 27-33
  19. Imo, E.O., Orji, J.C., Nweke, C.O. and Ihejirika, C.E. (2018). Fungal Corrosion of Mild Steel and the Application of Aframomum melegueta Biomass Extract as Natural Source of Inhibition, Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 8(20): 37-48
  20. Njoku-Tony, R. F., Ogbuagu, D.H., Ihejirika, C. E., Nwoko, C.O., Amaku, G. E., Azoro, V.A., Ukaegbu, K.., Ezikeudu, E.C., and Edafienene, E.O. (2018). Impact of Abattoir Waste on the Water Quality of Amilimocha, River Asaba, Delta State, International Journal of Energy and Environmental Research, 6(1): 25-35
  21. Iwuji, M.C., Anyalewechi, G.M., Njoku, J.D., Iwuji, J.C., Ihejirika, C.E., Ukaegbu, K.O.E. (2018). Assessment of Spatial Distribution of Groundwater Quality in Owerri Metropolis using Geographic Information System. Multidisciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 7(1): 176-185
  22. Nwoko, O., Okwara, I., Ihejirika, C.E. and Nwosu, O.U. (2016). Biosorption of Pb(II) and Ag(I) from Pulp and Paper Mill Effluent using Corn Cob (Zea mays) and Plantain Bunch Stalk (Musa paradisiaca). Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2(3):95-98
  23. Imo, E.O., Ihejirika, C.E., Orji, J.C., Nweke, C.O. and Adieze, I.E. (2016). Mechanism of Microbial Corrosion: A Review, Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 6(4):1173-1178
  24. Njoku-Tony, R. F., Ebe, T. E., Ihejirika, C.E., Ejiogu, C.C. and Uyo, C.N. (2016). Assessment of physicochemical and microbiological load of Nworie River Owerri, Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology
  25. Ihejirika, C.E., Njoku-Tony, R. F., Ebe, T. E., Enwereuzoh, U. O., Izunobi, L. C., Ashiegbu, D. and Verla, N. (2015). Anthropogenic Impact and Geo-accumulation of Heavy Metal Levels of Soils in Owerri, Nigeria, British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 12(1): 1-9
  26. Adieze, I. E., Onogbou, C. D., Ihejirika, C. E. and Nwabueze, R. N. (2015) Microbial Response to Plants’ Roots and Hydrocarbon Contaminants in Diesel-oil Impacted Tropical Soil, Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 27(1): 2911-2918.
  27. Azuwike, C. O, Ihejirika, C. E., Ajuruchi, V. M. C. and Ononiwu, E. Z. (2015). Antibacterial and antifungal potentials of extracts of Caladium bicolor (Spotted cocoyam), Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 1(7):24-28
  28. Ibe, I.J., Ogbulie, J.N., Orji, P.I., Ihejirika, C., Okechi, R.N. (2014). Effects of palm oil mill effluent (Pome) on soil bacteria and enzymes at different seasons. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3(10):928-934.
  29. Udensi, J.U., M.O.E. Iwuala, H.C. Nwigwe, Ihejirika, C.E. and Johnson, C.F. (2014). Assessment of the composition of dredge spoils excavated from Nworie River-bed, Owerri State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Health & Human Development, 15(1): 28-35
  30. Udensi, J.U., Nwigwe, H.C., Okechi, R.N., Ihejirika, C.E., Johnson, C.F., Nwachukwu, A.A. and Anuforo, H.U. (2014). Heavy Metals Concentration Dynamics Following the Dredging of Nworie River in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 2(5):1-3
  31. Ihejirika, C.E., Nwachukwu, M.I., Njoku-Tony, R.F., Ihejirika, O.C., Enwereuzoh, U.O., Imo, E.O., and Obenade, M. (2014). Impact of calcium carbide waste dumpsites on soil chemical and microbial characteristics, International Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology, Vol. 2(6): 124-129
  32. Ihejirika, C.E., Njoku-Tony, F., Nwachukwu, M.I., Ihejirika, O.C. and Ikpeama, C.A. (2014). Susceptibility pattern of cold room bacterial pathogens to locally sold disinfectants in Owerri, Eastern Nigeria, Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, Vol. 3(6): 124-131
  33. Ihejirika, C. E., Njoku-Tony, R. F., Nwachukwu, J. I., Enwereuzoh, U. O., Ashiegbu, D. C., Uche, C. C. and Ojiaku, A. A. (2014). Impact of Climate Change on the Influx of Hydrocarbon and Heavy Metals into a Fresh Water System, British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 4(21): 3012-3018.
  34. Ugwu, K. E. and Ihejirika, C.E. (2013). Need Assessment: A key to immediate response in disaster management (A case study of Pakistan Earthquake). International Journal of Innovative Research and Studies, 2(11): 52-65
  35. Ezejiofor, T.I.N., Ezejiofor, A. N., Udebuani, A. C., Ezeji, E. U., Ayalogbu, E. A., Azuwuike, C. O., Adjero, L. A., Ihejirika, C. E., Ujowundu, C. O., Nwaogu, L. A. and Ngwogu, K. O. (2013). Environmental metals pollutants load of a densely populated and heavily industrialized commercial city of Aba, Nigeria. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 5(1): 1-11
  36. Ndukwu, B., Onwudike, S. U., Idigbor, M. C., Ihejirika, C. E. and Ewe, K. S. (2013). Spatial variability in the physicochemical properties of soils affected by animal wastes in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, African Journal of Agricultural Research. 8(4), 373-379
  37. Ebe, T.E., Mgbemena, I.C., Njoku, J.D., Ihejirika, C.E., Emeribe, E., Edward, K.C. (2012). Remediation of crude oil polluted soil in Otuogidi town in Bayelsa state of Nigeria using poultry manure. Journal of Research in Biology, 2(6): 544-548
  38. Ujowundu, C.O., Kalu, F.N., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Okechukwu, R. I. and Ihejirika C.E. (2012). The Antioxidative Potentials of Gongronema latifolium on Diesel Petroleum Induced Hepatotoxicity, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 02 (01); 90-94
  39. Esomonu, O. C., Abanobi, O. C. and Ihejirika, C. E. (2012). Enteric pathogens and diarrhea disease potentials of water sources in Ahiazu Mbaise, Eastern Nigeria, Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 4(2), 39-43
  40. Esomonu, O.C., Abanobi, O.C. and Ihejirika, C.E. (2012). Daily water usage and childhood diarrheal morbidity: A case study of under-five in Ahiazu Mbaise, Journal of Research in Public Health. 1: 007-013
  41. Nwaogu, L. A., Agha, N. C., Ihejirika, C. E. (2012). Investigation on the long term effects of palm oil mill effluent pollution on soil catalase activity and dehydrogenase activity of soil microorganisms. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences,2 (4): 10-14
  42. Nwaogu, L. A., Iwueke, A. V., Igwe, C. U. and Ihejirika, C. E. (2012). Heavy Metal Pollution Mediated Oxidative Stress in Amaranthus hybridus International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, 2(2): 78-86
  43. Ihejirika, O.C., Ihejirika, C.E., Nwachukwu, M.I., Ebe, T.E. and Uzoka, C.N. (2012). Waterborne diseases transmission potential of sachet waters sold in Owerri, Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Research in Public Health, 1: 001-006
  44. Okechi, R.N., Ihejirika, C.E., Chiegboka, N.A., Chukwura, E.I. and Ibe, I.J. (2012). Evaluation of the effects of cassava mill effluent on the microbial populations and physicochemical parameters at different soil depths, International Journal of Biosciences, 2, (12): 139-145
  45. Ihejirika, C.E., Onwudike, S.U., Nwaogu, L.A., Emereibeole, E.I., Ebe, T.E. and Ejiogu, C.C. (2012). Assessment of aquaculture sediment for agricultural fertilizer supplement and soil conditioner in Owerri Urban, Nigeria, Journal of Research in Agriculture. 1: 034-038
  46. Ihejirika, C.E., Njoku, J.D., Nwaogu, L.A., Obenade, M., Ebe, T.E., Ejiogu, C.C. and Iwuji, M.C. (2012). Effects of meteorological events on the levels and interactions of chemical indices of a polluted freshwater system. International Journal of Environmental Science, Management and Engineering Research 1(1), 31-37
  47. Uzoka, C. N., Nwigwe, H. C., Ihejirika, C. E., Ibe, C. C. and Onwuagba, J. I. (2012). Growth and survival of hatchlings of Clarias gariepinus subjected to various pH. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2(10): 35-39
  48. Ihejirika, C.E., Ogbulie, J.N., Nwabueze, R.N., Orji, J.C., Ihejirika, O.C., Adieze, I.E., Azuwike, O.C. and Ibe, I.J. (2011). Seasonal influences on the distribution of bacterial pathogens and waterborne diseases transmission potentials of Imo River, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Biology,3: 163-172
  49. Ihejirika, C.E., Ogbulie, J.N., Ihejirika, O.C., Azuwike, O.C. and Ibe, I.J. (2011). Contributory pattern of paper mill effluents on the population and distribution of enteric pathogens in Owerrinta River, Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Biosciences, 1(4): 74-79
  50. Ihejirika, C.E., Ogbulie, J.N., Ihejirika, O.C., Emereibole, E.I., Amaku, C., and Mgbeahurike, L.U. (2011). Seasonal influences on levels and eutrophication potential of nutrients in Imo River, Nigeria. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 1(4): 16-21
  51. Ihejirika, C. E., Njoku, J. D., Ujowundu, C. O., Onwudike, S. U. and Uzoka, C. N. (2011). Synergism between Season, pH, conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of Imo River quality for agricultural irrigation. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 1(5): 26-31
  52. Ihejirika, C. E., Nwachukwu, M. I., Udensi, J. U., Ihejirika, O. C. and Agbaegbu, M. C. (2011). Management consequences and diseases transmission potentials of dredge sediments from Nworie River, Owerri, Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences,1(5): 32-38
  53. Ihejirika, C. E., Emereibeole, E. I., Nwaogu, L., Uzoka, C. N. and Amaku, G. E. (2011). Physicochemical dynamics of the impact of paper mill effluents on Owerrinta River, eastern Nigeria. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.3(11): 298-303
  54. Ujowundu, C.O., Kalu, F.N., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Kalu, O.I., Ihejirika C.E., Nwosunjoku, E.C. and Okechukwu, R.I. (2011). Biochemical and Physical Characterization of Diesel Petroleum Contaminated Soil in Southeastern Nigeria, J.Chem.Sci.1(8): 57-62
  55. Ihejirika, C.E., Ogbulie, J.N., Ihejirika, O.C., Akobundu, C., Ogbuagu, H.D., Mejeha, O.K. and Ujowundu, C.O. (2011). Effects of Aluminum Extrusion Effluents on the Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Iyi-Mbaa Stream, Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 4(2):100-107
  56. Okechi, R.N., Chukwura, E.I., Azuwike, C.O. and Ihejirika, C.E. (2011). The impact of cassava mill effluent on the total aerobic bioload and physicochemical properties of the soil. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 1(6): 112-117
  57. Nwaogu, L. A., Agha, N. C., Alisi, C. S. and Ihejirika, C. E. (2011). Investigation on the effect of cassava effluent-polluted soil on germination, emergence and oxidative stress parameters of Telferia occidentalis. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences,1(6): 104-111
  58. Nwaogu, L.A., Igwe, C.U., Ujowundu, C.O., Arukwe, U., Ihejirika, C.E. and Iweke, A.V. (2011). Biochemical changes in tissues of albino rats following subchronic exposure to crude oil. Journal of Research in Biology, 8: 617-623

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