Moses Ojukwu

Lecturer I at Federal University of Technology Owerri

Research Expertise

Food Chemistry and structure
Food processing
Beverage and Brewing
Food microbiology

About

Moses Ojukwu is a highly educated and experienced food scientist with a strong passion for functional foods. He received his PhD in Functional Foods from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2022, where he conducted extensive research on the health benefits of incorporating functional foods into the diet. Prior to this, he obtained an M.Sc in Food Science and Technology and a B.Tech in Food Science and Technology from Federal University of Technology Owerri in 2015 and 2007 respectively. Moses has a wealth of experience in academia, having held various positions at Federal University of Technology Owerri. He has served as a Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, and Graduate Assistant, where he has taught and mentored students in the field of food science and technology. He has also supervised numerous research projects and published several articles in reputable journals. In addition to his academic work, Moses has also worked as a consultant for various food companies, providing expertise and guidance on functional foods and product development. He is a member of several professional organizations and regularly attends conferences and workshops to stay updated on the latest developments in the field of functional foods. Moses is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle through the consumption of functional foods and is committed to conducting further research in this area. He is a highly motivated and dedicated individual, with excellent communication and leadership skills. In his free time, Moses enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his family.

Publications

Hydrogen Peroxide Effects on Natural-Sourced Polysacchrides: Free Radical Formation/Production, Degradation Process, and Reaction Mechanism—A Critical Synopsis
Foods
2021
Changes in Microbial and Functional Properties of Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) Flour During Storage
Food Science and Quality Management
2021
Functional properties and the performance of alum treated African breadfruit (<i>Treculia africana</i> ) as a composite flour in cake production
Nigerian Food Journal
2009
Evaluation of Some Chemical and Physico-Chemical Properties of Maize and Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Flour Blends and Sensory Properties of Local Snack (Kokoro) Produced from the Blends
Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology
2022
Fermentation of melon seeds for “Ogiri egusi” as affected by fermentation variables using Bacillus subtilis
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology
2013
Proximate, Functional and Anti-Nutritional Properties of Boiled Ukpo Seed (Mucuna flagellipes) Flour
Nigerian Food Journal
2013
Study on the nutritional and chemical composition of "Ogiri" condiment made from sandbox seed (Hura crepitans) as affected by fermentation time
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2020
Microbiological Evaluation of ‘Iru’ and ‘Ogiri-Isi’ Used As Food Condiments
IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology
2014
154  μm photoluminescence enhancenment of Er^3+-doped ZnO films containing nc-Ge: joint effect from Er^3+ local environment changing and energy transfer of nc-Ge
Photonics Research
2017
Physical properties of high quality maize (Swam 1 variety) seeds (Zea mays) as affected by moisture levels
African Journal of Food Science
2013
Sugar Profile of Syrups from Malted and Unmalted Rice of Different Varieties
Journal of Food Research
2019
A Comparative Evaluation of Proximate Compositions of Boiled and Fermented Underutilised Melon Seeds: An Approach towards Alternative Substrates for Indigenous Soup Flavouring
Emerging Challenges in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 1
2021
Nutritional Properties of African Pear Seed and Performance of Defatted Cake in Poultry Feed Formulations
Journal of Animal Research and Nutrition
2016
Variety and germination time effect on total β-glucan, water-insoluble β-glucan, water-soluble β-glucan components and β-glucanase levels in improved sorghum varieties SK5912, KSV8 and ICSV400 before and after malting and their relationships to wort visco
Journal of the Institute of Brewing
2016
Colour analysis of syrup from malted and unmalted rice of different varieties
Croatian journal of food science and technology
2020
Haematology and Growth Study of Albino Rats Fed Varying Inclusions of Cooked <i>Canavalia Plagiosperma Piper </i>Seed Meal Based-Diets
Journal of Food and Nutrition Research
2017
Evaluation of the Proximate and Functional Properties of Flours from Brown Variety of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) Seeds
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
2019
Quality, spoilage and preservation of cashew apple juice: A review
Journal of Food Science and Technology
2013
Nzewi D. and Egbuonu, A.C.C. (2011). Effect of boiling and roasting on the proximate properties of asparagus bean (Vigna sesquipedalis)
SSRN Electronic Journal
2011
Proximate, Functional and Sensory Analysis of Quinoa and Wheat Flour Composite Cake
Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research
2023
Physico-Chemical and Pasting Characteristics of Flour and Starch from Achi Brachystegia eurycoma Seed
Journal of Food Technology
2010
EFFECTS OF ISOLATION CONDITIONS ON THE FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF AFRICAN YAM BEAN (SPHENOSTYLIS STENOCARPA HOCHST. EX A. RICH.) PROTEINS
Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
2012
Proximate Analysis and Sensory Evaluations of Iru Produced By Staphylococcus Sp. And Bacillus Sp. Separately
IOSR Journal Of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology
2013
Preservative potentials of essential oils of three Nigerian spices in mixed fruit juice and their antioxidant capacity
African Journal of Biotechnology
2018
Color, Chemical and Functional Properties of Plantain Cultivars and Cooking Banana Flour as Affected by Drying Method and Maturity
Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
2014
Innovative Application of Soy Protein Isolate and Combined Crosslinking Technologies to Enhance the Structure of Gluten-Free Rice Noodles
Soybean - Recent Advances in Research and Applications
2022
Assessment of microbiological quality of raw fruit juice vended in Dar es Salaam city, Tanzania
Food Control
2015
Comparison of antimicrobial properties of two spices commonly consumed in Nigeria and effect of temperature on their antioxidant properties
African Journal of Biotechnology
2018
Comparison of Yoghurt Attributes Prepared from Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) and Different forms of Cow Milk
Asian Food Science Journal
2024
Impact of fermented wheat flour on the quality of dried white salted noodles: cooking, physicochemical, structural breakdown, microstructure and sensory evaluations
Unknown Venue
2024
Flour nutritional profile, and soxhlet-extracted oil physicochemical breakdown-storage performance of white melon (Cucumeropsis mannii Naudin) seed varieties from Southeast Nigeria
PLOS ONE
2023
Author response for "Evaluation of air‐dried soy protein isolate‐rice noodles prepared via combined treatment with microbial transglutaminase and glucono‐δ‐lactone"
Unknown Venue
2021
Influence of soy fortification on microbial diversity during cassava fermentation and subsequent physicochemical characteristics of garri
Food Microbiology
2017
Pineapple Juice, Ultrafiltration of
Encyclopedia of Membranes
2015
Chemical and Sensory Evaluation of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Sternocarpa) Seed-Enriched Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Product (Pupuru)
Food Science and Quality Management
2020
Bio-preservatives and essential oils as an alternative to chemical preservatives in the baking industry: a concurrent review
Journal of Food Science and Technology
2023
Recent Advances in the Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in the Food Industry
Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies
2024
Improvement of cooking and textural properties of rice flour-soy protein isolate noodles stabilised with microbial transglutaminase and glucono-δ-lactone and dried using superheated steam
Food Science and Technology International
2022
Quality characteristics of green Tea's infusion as influenced by brands and types of brewing water
Heliyon
2023
Evaluation of air‐dried soy protein isolate‐rice noodles prepared via combined treatment with microbial transglutaminase and glucono‐δ‐lactone
International Journal of Food Science & Technology
2021
Optimization of soy protein isolate, microbial transglutaminase and glucono‐δ‐lactone in gluten‐free rice noodles
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
2020
Functional properties of syrup from malted and unmalted rice of different varieties: A comparative study
Journal of Food Science
2020
Cooking, textural, and mechanical properties of rice flour‐soy protein isolate noodles prepared using combined treatments of microbial transglutaminase and glucono‐δ‐lactone
Journal of Food Science
2020

Education

Universiti Sains Malaysia

PhD (Functional Foods), Food Technology / September, 2022

Gelugor

Federal University of Technology Owerri

M.Sc, Food Science and Technology / April, 2015

Owerri

Federal University of Technology Owerri

B.Tech., Food Science and Technology / December, 2007

Owerri

Experience

Federal University of Technology Owerri

Lecturer I / October, 2021Present

Lecturer II / October, 2018September, 2021

Assistant Lecturer / April, 2015September, 2018

Graduate Assistant / September, 2011April, 2015

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