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Dr. EGUREFA, SAMSON OGAGAOGHENE

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Dr Egurefa Samson, Ogagaoghene. Obtained BSc in Applied Microbiology from Ebonyi State University, Masters of Science and PhD in Environmental Microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I am a passionate researcher, environmentalist and an advocate for sustainable development. Research interests include; ecotoxicology studies in aquatic ecosystems, microplastics and nanoplastics pollution.

Publications

  1. Okonkwo NN, Egurefa SO, Okey-Ndeche NF, Awari VG4, Ogbunude AP, Akpadolu KC, Ogujiofor FI, Ikegwuonu EA, Ojeah IK and Agu KC (2026) Biodegradation of Styrofoam by a Genetically Modified Mold Isolated from a 30 Days Vermicompost, ACTA Scientific Microbiology, https://actascientific.com/ASMI/pdf/ASMI-09-1608.pdf, .(7) , 3-10

  2. Okonkwo NN, Amuchie JC, Egurefa SO, Okey-Ndeche NF, Awari VG, Ogbunude AP, Akpadolu CB, Ogujiofor FI, Ojeah IK and Agu KC (2026) Biodegradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottle by Mold Isolated from a 30 Days Vermicompost, ACTA Scientific Environmental Science, https://actascientific.com/ASES/pdf/ASES-03-0014.pdf, 3 (1, 1-7

  3. Okonkwo NN, Akpadolu KC, Egurefa SO, Awari VG, Orji CC1, Orji SL, Kanu NV4, QOgbunude AP, Ikegwuonu EA and Okpala, CO (2026) (2026) Biodegradation of Pure Water Sachets and Polythene Treated Under Alkaline Conditions Using Microorganisms, International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, https://ijarbs.com/pdfcopy/2026/may2026/ijarbs2.pdf, 13(5), 16-35

  4. Onyedikachi Ubania,Bright Obidinma Uba, Sekomeng Johannes Modisea, Samson Ogagaoghene Egurefa, Micheal Uchenna Orji, Chinweike Unoma Dokubo (2025) (2025) Characterization and evaluation of the ecotoxicity of petroleum refinery effluents using a battery of bioassays, Multidisciplinary Science Journal, https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/msj/article/view/3311, 8 (3) , 2026159

  5. Orakwelu N.O, Oghonim P A.N, Anazodo C.A, Mbachu A.C, Ogujiofor I.F, Egurefa S.O, Anieto E.C, Igwilo C.Q (2025) Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Cassava Mill Effluent With Pig Manure for Enhanced Biogas Yield, Detoxification and Nutrient Enhancement, ACTA Scientific Microbiology, https://actascientific.com/ASMI/pdf/ASMI-08-1562.pdf, 8(12) , 2-12

  6. Ogujiofor I.F, Mbachu A.C, Oghonim P.A.N, Egurefa S.O, Anieto E.C, Igwilo C.Q, Okey-Ndeche N.F, Umeh J (2025) Comparative Hydrocarbon Degrading Efficiency of Wild and Mutant Strain Subtilis and Pseudomonas putida from Refinery Effluent, ACTA Scientific Microbiology, https://actascientific.com/ASMI/pdf/ASMI-08-1563.pdf, 8(12) , 14-38

  7. Awari, V.G., Nwozor, N. C., Oghonim, P. A.N,. Ogbonna U.S.A., Egurefa, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Soludo, O.C. (2025) Effect of Chemical Synthetic Pesticides on Plant-Growth Promoting- Bacteria Isolated from Tansian University Agricultural Farm Umunya, Anambra State, International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395690276_Effect_of_Chemical_Synthetic_Pesticides_on_Plant-Growth_Promoting-Bacteria_Isolated_from_Tansian_University_Agricultural_Farm_Umunya_Anambra_State, 2 (8) , 401-409

  8. Awari, V.G., Egurefa, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Anene, C.C., Okoli, F.A., Ebo, P.U., Abana, C.C., Okinedo, J.I.., Ojeah, I.K. and Ifediegwu, M.C (2025) Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on High-Contact Surfaces in a Nigerian Healthcare Facility, ISAR Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392312098_Prevalence_of_Antibiotic-Resistant_Bacteria_on_High-Contact_Surfaces_in_a_Nigerian_Healthcare_Facility, 3(5) , 15-26

  9. Awari, V.G., Egurefa, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Anene, C.C., Okoli, F.A., Ebo, P.U., Abana, C.C., Okinedo, J.I.., Ojeah, I.K. and Ifediegwu, M.C (2025) Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on High-Contact Surfaces in a Nigerian Healthcare Facility, ISAR Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392312098_Prevalence_of_Antibiotic-Resistant_Bacteria_on_High-Contact_Surfaces_in_a_Nigerian_Healthcare_Facility, 3(5) , 15-26

  10. Awari, V.G., Egurefa, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Igwilo, C.Q., Okinedo, J.I., Ojeah, I.K., Ifediegwu, M.C. and Orji, C.C., (2025) Bacteriological Profiles of Food Samples From Street Vendors Along Otolo Dump Site In Nnewi North, World Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, https://wasrpublication.com/index.php/wjms/article/view/113, 2(5) , 8-18

  11. Awari, V.G., Nwozor, N. C., Oghonim, P. A., Ogbonna U.S.A., Egurefa, S.O., Ogujiofor, F.I., Abana, C.C., Soludo, O.C., Imo, K.I. (2025) Microbiological Quality of Recreation Waters: A Case Study at Oba Community in Anambra State, International Journal of Research (IJR), https://ijrjournal.com/index.php/ijr/article/view/2090, 2 (7) , 470-487

  12. Awari, V.G., Ofunwa, J.O., Egwuatu, C.I., Egurefa, S.O., Aniekwu, C.C., Okinedo, J.I., Ifediegwu, M.C. and Orji, C.C., (2025) Heavy Metal Concentrations in Fish from Oguta Lake: Exceedances of Permissible Limits and Public Health Concerns, ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392123691_Heavy_Metal_Concentrations_in_Fish_from_Oguta_Lake_Exceedances_of_Permissible_Limits_and_Public_Health_Concerns, 3(5) , 34-44

  13. Okonkwo, N.N., Orji, M.U., Umeoduagu, N.D., Egurefa, S.O., Awari, V.G., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Orji, C.C. and Ofunwa, J.O (2025) Cyanide Biodegradation Potentials of Microbial Isolates from Cassava Processing Wastewater, International Journal of Research (IJR), https://ijrjournal.com/index.php/ijr/article/view/1715, 12(2) , 547-561

  14. Ofunwa, J.O., Egurefa, S.O., Awari, V.G., Umeoduagu, N.D., Egwuatu, C.I., Orji, C.C., Ifediegwu, M.C., Anazodo, C.A., Ojeah, I.K. and Ebo P.U., (2025 (2025) Isolation And Characterization Of Beneficial Microbes For Municipal Solid Waste Management , World Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391428935_ISOLATION_AND_CHARACTERIZATION_OF_BENEFICIAL_MICROBES_FOR_MUNICIPAL_SOLID_WASTE_MANAGEMENT, 2(1):, 18-25

  15. Ofunwa, J.O., Egurefa, S.O., Awari, V.G., Umeoduagu, N.D., Orji, C.C., Ojeah, I.K., Ifediegwu, M.C., Ekwenze T., (2025) Isolation and Screening for the Degradative Potential of Beneficial Microbes on Different Solid Waste Substrates Generated at Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria, World Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, https://wasrpublication.com/index.php/wjms/article/view/106, 2(1) , 26-32

  16. Orji M.U., Agu K.C ., Nwafor H.C. , Ogbonna U.S.A. , Egurefa S.O ., Umeoduagu N.D. , Igwilo C.Q1 ., Awari V.G. and Uwanta L.I. (2025) Harnessing The Antifungal Properties of Ocimum Gratissimum or Sustainable Water-Based Paint Formulations, International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research, https://www.journalijiar.com/article/1125/harnessing-the-antifungal-properties-of-ocimum-gratissimum-for-sustainable-water-based-paint-formulations/, 13(1) , 12-29

  17. Egurefa, S.O., Awari, V.G. , Okinedo, J.I., Ogbonna, U.S.A., Obianom, A.O., Aniekwu, C.C., Agu, K.C., Umeoduagu, N.D. Nwosu, J.C, Aji, S.M (2024) Isolation and Identification of Fungi Species in Pesticides Contaminated Soil from Abo-Obosi, Anambra State, Research Journal of Life Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Science , http://www.rjlbpcs.com/article-pdf-downloads/2024/61/882.pdf, 10 (5) , 2-12

  18. Egurefa S.O., Okinedo J.I. Awari V.G.2, Ogbonna U.S.A., Obianom A.O., Victor-Aduloju A.T., Abana C.C., Umeoduagu N.D., Uwanta L.I., Agu K. C (2024) Assessment Of The Bacteriological And Heavy Metal Contamination In Drinking Water From Borehole Sites In Enugu Metropolis, Research Journal of Life Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Science , http://www.rjlbpcs.com/article-pdf-downloads/2024/61/883.pdf, 10 (5) , 2-12

  19. Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom, O. A., Agu K. C., Abana C. C., Anazodo C. A., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Chidubem Nwachinemere N. O (2024) Nutritional Composition and Fungi Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Seeds, Research and Analysis Journals, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383414504_Nutritional_Composition_and_Fungi_Isolates_Associated_with_Moringa_Oleifera_Leaves_and_Seeds, 7(08): , 54-60

  20. Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom, O. A1., Agu K.C., Anazodo C. A1, ChidubemNwachinemere N. O., Abana C. C., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Nwosu J. C. (2024) Phytochemical Composition , Research and Analysis Journals, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383414573_Phytochemical_Composition_Bacterial_Isolates_Associated_with_Moringa_Oleifera_LeavesSeeds, 7(08): , 40-53

  21. Abana, C. C., Anyamene, C. O. Okwukweka, F. O. Egurefa, S. O Umeoduagu, N.D Victor-Aduloju, A.T Anazodo, C.A and Awari, G,V (2024) Evaluation of the Seasonal Variation of Bacteria and Fungi from Rivers and Lake, ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381776340_Evaluation_of_the_Seasonal_Variation_of_Bacteria_and_Fungi_from_Rivers_and_Lake, 2 (5): , 29-35

  22. Abana, C. C., Anyamene, C. O. Okwukweka, F. O. Egurefa, S. O Umeoduagu, N.D Victor-Aduloju, A.T Anazodo, C.A and Awari, G,V (2024) Evaluation of the Seasonal Variation of Bacteria and Fungi from Rivers and Lake, ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381776340_Evaluation_of_the_Seasonal_Variation_of_Bacteria_and_Fungi_from_Rivers_and_Lake, 2 (5): , 29-35

  23. Abana, C. C., Anyamene, C. O., Ezebialu, C. U., Okonkwo, N. N., Umeoduagu, N. D., Egurefa, S.O., Okoli, F.A., Udenweze E.C., and Awari, G,V (2024) Isolation and Identification of Bacteria and Fungi from Selected Rivers and Lake, ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381776173_Isolation_and_Identification_of_Bacteria_and_Fungi_from_Selected_Rivers_and_Lake, 2 (4): , 29-35

  24. Ifediegwu, M.C., Onoura, S.C., Uba, B.O,. Okoye, E.L., Egurefa, S.O., and Awari, G,V (2023) Assessment of the Plasmid Mediated Biodegradation of crude Oil under Optimal Growth Condition, Journal of Biological Sciences, https://journals.ipsintelligentsia.com/life-science/index.php/iijbs/article/view/15, 2(1): , 32-44