Lecturer II, Department of Biology

Mr Henry U. Anuforo


Mr Henry Uzoma Anuforo

Lecturer II

B.Tech., MSc.
Email: henry.anuforo@futo.edu.ng

 

Biography

Mr Henry Uzoma Anuforo is a Lecturer II at the Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, Nigeria. Presently, he is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student at the Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He obtained a B.Tech (Hons) degree in Biotechnology, in 2008, as well as M.Sc degree in Biotechnology, in 2016, at the same University. He was among the pioneer Bachelor of Technology degree graduates of the Department of Biotechnology, FUTO. He had earlier attended Baptist High School, Umuohie Ngor and Umuaro Central School, Nguru, both in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria, where he obtained the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2001, and First School Living Certificate (FSLC) in 1995 respectively. He joined the services of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, in 2011 as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Biology.

His research interest is in renewable energy; environmental pollution monitoring, control/mitigation and green nanotechnology. He is a member of the Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) and has many publications in several reputable international journals. Mr Henry is happily married, with a very handsome son.

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Biotechnology   –   In view (2016 – Date)
    • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

 

  • Master of Science (M. Sc) Biotechnology   –   Feb. 2016
    • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria   

                        

  • Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) Biotechnology  –   April 2008
    • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria   

                        

  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination  –   June 2001
    • Baptist High School, Umuohie Ngor, Ngor – Okpala L. G. A. Imo State, Nigeria

 

  • First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)   –   June 1995
    • Umuaro Central School, Nguru, Ngor – Okpala L. G. A., Imo State, Nigeria

Honours/Awards

Letter of Commendation from the Board of Studies, Department of Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.   –    2017

Affiliations

Member, Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)                             2014 – Date.

Courses Assigned to Teach

  • BIO 307                Biosystematics
  • BIO 309               Cytology  and Histology
  • BIO 306               General  Physiology
  • BIO 312               Cytogenetics and Population Genetics
  • BIO 413               Molecular Biology
  • BIO 415               Techniques in Biosystematics
  • BIO 511               Seminar Topics in Biology
  • BIO 513               Research Projects in Biology
  • BIO 514               Research Projects in Biology
  • BIO 515               Chemistry and Toxicology of Pesticides

Experience

  • Lecturer II    –    October 2019 – Date
    • Department of Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

 

  • Assistant Lecturer     –     February 2016 – Oct. 2019
    • Department of Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

 

  • Graduate Assistant    –     October 2011 – Feb. 2016
    • Department of Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

 

  • Chemistry and Integrated Science Teacher    –    Aug. 2008 – Aug. 2009
    • (National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Standard Secondary School, Biu L. G. A., Borno State, Nigeria

 

  • Biology Teacher    –    January – July 2008
    • Umuaro Community Secondary School, Nguru, Ngor – Okpala L. G. A., Imo State, Nigeria

 

  • Support Staff    –    June – November 2006
    • (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme, SIWES), Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria.

Research Interest

  • Renewable energy
  • Environmental pollution monitoring, control/mitigation
  • Green nanotechnology

Publications

  1. Anuforo, H. U., Ogbulie, T. U., Elumezie, A. O. and Nwachukwu, A. A. (2020). Impact of heavy metals on the safety of cattle meat sold in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria. (Accepted for publication).
  2. Akujobi, C. O., Anuforo, H. U., Okereke, J. N., Ibeh, C. and Agbo, C. J. (2020). Parametric optimization of synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Mangifera indica and Prunus dulcis extracts and their antibacterial activity. Analele Universităţii din Oradea, Fascicula Biologie, 27(1): 21-26. (Scopus indexed)
  3. Anuforo, H. U., Akujobi, C. O., Umeh, P. K. and Ejimadu, P. I. (2020). The pattern of distribution and concentration of selected heavy metals in farmlands near roadsides in Owerri, Nigeria. Analele Universităţii din Oradea, Fascicula Biologie, 27(1): 32-38. (Scopus indexed)
  4. Anuforo, H. U., Akujobi, C. O., Ezeji, E. U. and Okehi, C. C. (2019). Impact of vehicular traffic on concentrations of selected heavy metals in cassava tubers harvested from roadside in Owerri, Nigeria. Journal of Faculty of Food Engineering, Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania, 18(4-2019): 272 – 278. (Index Copernicus Journals indexed)
  5. Anuforo, H. U., Ogbulie, T. E., Akujobi, C. O. and Ezeji, E. U. (2017). Study on the use of microbial fuel cell as a waste management option to generate electricity from piggery wastewater. Analele Universităţii din Oradea, Fascicula Biologie, 24(1): 40-47. (Scopus indexed)
  6. Ogbulie, T. E., Anuforo, H. U., Akujobi, C. O., Nwachukwu, A. A. and Okika, W. O (2017). Potential exoelectrogenic bacteria species isolated from piggery wastewater used in the generation of bioelectricity and wastewater treatment. Analele Universităţii din Oradea, Fascicula Biologie, 24(1): 30-39. (Scopus indexed)
  7. Akujobi, C. O., Anuforo, H. U., Ogbulie, T. E. and Ezeji, E. U. (2017). Study on the generation of bioelectricity using potassium ferricyanide electron acceptor in a microbial fuel cell. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2(1): 5-13.
  8. Anuforo H. U., Ogbulie, T. E. and Akujobi, C. O. (2016). Comparative study of the effects of electrode materials and catholyte on a simultaneous generation of bioelectricity and wastewater treatment. International Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 1(1): 8-20.
  9. Okechukwu, R. I., Iwuchukwu, A. C. and Anuforo H. U. (2015). Production and characterization of biodiesel from Ricinus communis seeds. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences; 5(2): 1 – 3. (Google scholar indexed)
  10. Okechukwu, R. I., Ujowundu, C. O., Okika, W. O., Ukaoma, A. A., Anuforo, H. U. and Ezea, C. O. (2015). Studies on the phytochemical and antibacterial activities of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Psidium guajava and Moringa oleifera. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences; 3(3): 320 – 324. (Google scholar indexed)
  11. Nsofor, C. A., Nwaokorie, F. O. and Anuforo, H. U. (2015). Principles and techniques of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In: T. E. Ogbulie, and C. Nwakanma, (Ed.), Essential analytical methods in biotechnology (pp. 315 – 344). Owerri, Nigeria: WEBSmedia Communications Ltd.
  12. 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; 2(5): 1 – 3. (Google scholar indexed)
  13. Okechuwu, R. I., Anuforo, H. U., Ezea, O. C. and Igboasoiyi O. O. (2014). Bacterial quality of different brands of sachet water sold in the Federal University of Technology Campus, Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Biology; 6(2): 968 – 971. (Google scholar indexed)
  14. Opara, F. N., Anuforo, H. U., Okechukwu, R. I., Mgbemena, I. C., Akujobi, C. O. and Adjero, A. (2012.). Preliminary phytochemical screening and antibacterial activities of leaf extracts of Terminalia Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences; 3(3): 424 – 428. (DOAJ       indexed).