Full Member
Uzoamaka Ogechi George-Okafor
Membership since:
2025
Field of activity:
Other Memberships/Affiliations
Biotechnology Society of Nigeria
American Society of Microbiology
Degrees:
2007
Doctorate Biological Systems and Organisms
My specific area of concentration is Applied Microbiology with major on Food and Industrial Microbiology and minor in Medical option.
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.