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Dr. UGBUNE, UFUOMA

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Dr. Ufuoma Ugbune is a Senior Lecturer and Ag. Head of Chemistry Department, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. He hold BSc, MSc and Ph.D degrees in Chemistry from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. He also holds PGDE and academic MBA from Delta State University, Abraka and University of Benin, Benin City respectively. His research interest is in the area of Environmental monitoring, remediation, synthesis and characterization of materials for diverse applications. Dr Ufuoma Ugbune has been a resource person to numerous oil and gas consultant companies in the area of Environmental Evaluation Studies (EES) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Publications

  1. Ugbune, U., Edo, G. I., Avwenaghegha, J. O., Kpomah , B. Aregbor, O., Yousif, E., Isoje, E. F., Akpoghelie, P. O., Igbuku, U. A., Owheruo, J. O., Essaghah, A. E. A., Umar, H. and Ahmed, D. S. (2025) Efects of abattoir sludge on cyanide status of cassava efuent and cassava efuent contaminated soil, Environ Monit Assess, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-025-14013-6, 197(5), 558

  2. Ugbune, U., Edo, G. I., Okuo, M. J., Anegbe, B., Elemike, E. E., Gaaz, T. S.,Yousif, E., Zainulabdeen, K., Akpoghelie, P. O., Isoje, E. F., Igbuku, U. A., Essaghah, A E. A. and Umar H (2025) Process development and utilization of organic and inorganic fertilizer combinatorial in the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon polluted soil, Discover Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-025-00080-8, 2(1), 1 -20

  3. Ugbune, U., Edo,G.I., Avwenaghegha., J. O., Oghoje, U.S. (2025) Production, characterization and application of charcoal on soil nutrients enhancements and remediation of toxic metals, Proceedings of the India Science National Academy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-025-00397-z, ., 1 -17

  4. Akpoghelie, P.O.,Owheruo,J.O., Edo,G.I.,Yousif, E.,Jikah, A.N.,Onyibe, P.N.,Ugbune, U.,Jikah, A.N., Ezekiel, G.O., ,Umar,H., Oghroro, E.A., Onyibe,N., Ekpekpo, D.L., Isoje, E.F.Igbuku, A.U.,Ekokotu. H.O., Oghoro, E.E.A., Okpoghono.,Essaghah, A.E.A., J (2025) Influence of spouting period on microbiological and nutritional attribute of sesame seed flour., Discovered Food, https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00272-2, 5(1), 1 -10

  5. Owheruo,J.O., Akpoghelie, P.O., Edo,G.I.,Yousif, E.,Zainulabden,K., Mohammed.A.A., Ndudi, W.,.Nwachukwu,S.C.,. Opti R.A., Ainyanbor, I.E., Jikah, A.N.,Onyibe, P.N.,Ugbune, U.,Jikah, A.N., Ezekiel, G.O., Ekpekpo , D.L.,Oghroro, E.A., Onyibe,N., Ekpekpo, D (2025) The benefits and processing technologies of garri, a famous indigeneous food of Nigeria, Discovered Food, https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00370-1, 5(1), 1 - 10

  6. Kpomah, B., Kpomah., E,D.,Ugbune, U. (2025) Reduced toxicity of methylphenyl ketone compounds by combining them with metal., Iranian Journal of toxicology, 10,32592/IJT,18.3.120., 18(3), 120 - 129

  7. Edo, G...I.,Ugbune ,U.,Ezekiel ,G.O.,Nwosu ,L.C., Onoharigho, F.O.,& Agbo ,J.J (2024) Medicinal plants used for the treatment of sexual dysfunction; ethnobotanical study and phytochemical analysis, Ecological Frontiers, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chnaes.2023.05.008 , 44(2), 247-256

  8. Ndudi, W., Edo,G.I.,Jikah, A.N., Zainulabdeen, K., Mohammed, A.T., John, B.E., Umar, H., Nwosu, L.C., Onyibe, P.N., Opiti, A.j., Ikpekoro, V.O., Ezekiel,G.O., Ainyanbhor, I.E., Akpoghelie, P.O., Owheruo., J.O., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U., Oghroro, E.E,A., (2024) Environmental toxicology in addressing public health challenges in Africa, Ecological Frontiers, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecofro.2024.03.006, 44(5), 851-864

  9. Akpoghelie, P. O., Edo, G. I., Kasar, K. A., Zainulabdeen, K., Yousif, E., Mohammed, A. A., Jikah, A. N., , Ezekiel, G. O., Owheruo, J. O., Ugbune, U., Umar, H., Ekokotu, H. A., Oghroro, E. E. A. , Onyibe,P. N., Ekpekpo, L. D., Isoje, E. F. and Agbo, J. (2024) Impact of different nitrogen sources, initial pH and varying inoculum size on the fermentation potential of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on wort obtained from sorghum substrate, Food Materials Research, https://doi.org/10.48130/fmr-0024-0012, 4(1), e020

  10. Edo,G.I., Samuel, P.O.,Onoharigho. F.O.,Jikah, A.N., Oloni, G.O., Samuel, P.O., Jikah, A.N., Nosu,L,C., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U., Ephram, E.V.A., Oghroro, E.A., Emakpor,O,G.,Essagha, E.A., Ainyanor,I.E., Mohammed,W.A., Akpoghelie, P.O., Joseph,O,W., P.O. (2024) Sensitivity ecology and evolution, toxicology organism assessment model in the use of chemical applications for the management of toxic substances, Ecological Frontiers, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecofro.2024.06.001, .44(5), 890-908

  11. Akpoghelie, P.O., Edo,G.I., Ali, S.H., Kasar, K.A., Zainulabdeen, K.,Mohammed,A.A., Jikah, A.N., Yousif,E., Oshoma,C.P., Omonigho.S.E., Owheruo.J.O.,Ugbune, U.,John,B.E., Agbo, J.O (2024) Effect of processing on the microbiological, proximate, antinutritional and mineral profile of selected yellow cassava varieties and sorghum malta spotential raw materials for alcoholic beverage production, Beverage and Plant Research, https://doi.org/10.48130/bpr-0024-0022, 4, 1 - 11

  12. Edo,G.I.,Samuel, P.O., Edo,G.I., Jikah, A.N., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U.,Oghroro, E.E,A., Emakpor, O.L.,Ezekiel,G.O.,Essagha, E.A., Ainyanbor, I.E.,Ojutari,A.E., Okoronkwo, K.A., Owheruo., J.O (2024) The ameliorative effects of vernonia amygdaline exract on superoxide dismute and glutathione s-transfer on alloxin induced diabetes on male wistae rats, Food chemistry advances, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2024.100620, 4, 100620

  13. Ugbune, U. & Okagbare, A (2024) Hydrophysico-chemical examination of waste water collected from Effurun abattoir, FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2024-0803-2540, 8(3), 145-147

  14. Edo,G.I., Onoharigho. F.O.,Jikah, .,Ezekiel,G.O.,Essagha, E.A., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U.,Oghroro, E.A., Emakpor, L.O.,Ainyanbor, I.E.,Akpoghelli,P.O., Ojutari,A.E., Okoronkwo, K.A., Owheruo (2024) Evaluation of the physic-chemical, phytochemical and anti-bacterial potential of zingiberofficinale (ginger) , Food Chemistry Advances, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2024.100625, 4, 100625

  15. . Edo,G.I., Itoje-akpokiniovo, L.I., Obasohan, P.,Ikpekoro, V.O., Samuel, P.O.,Onoharigho. F.O.,Jikah, A.N., Oloni, G.O., Samuel, P.O., Jikah, A.N., Nosu,L,C., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U., Ephram, E.V.A., Oghroro, E.A., Emakpor,O,G., Ainyanor,I.E., Mohamme (2024) Cyperusesculentus (tiger): Impact of environmental pollution from human activites on water, quality and climate change, Ecological Frontiers, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecofro.2024.02.014, 44(5), 874-889

  16. Edo,G.I.,Samuel, P.O., Edo,G.I., Jikah, A.N., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U.,Oghroro, E.E,A., Emakpor, O.L.,Ezekiel,G.O.,Essagha, E.A., Ainyanbor, I.E.,Ojutari,A.E., Okoronkwo, K.A., Owheruo., J.O (2024) Petroleum discovery, utilization and processing in the world and Nigeria: A comprehensive literature review, Sustainable Chemical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.37256/sce.5120243970, 5(1), 191-215

  17. . Ugbune, U. & Edo,G.I., Avwenaghegha, J. O., Kpomah, B (2024) Studies of biochar prepared with different temperature on sorption of urban wastes leachate., Proceedings of the India Science National Academy,, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-024-00332-8, ., 1 - 10

  18. Emakpor,O.L., Edo,G.I.,Yousil, E., Samuel,P.O.,Jikah, A.N.,Zainulandeen, K,.Mohammed, A.A., Ndudi, W.,Nwachukwu, S.C.,Ugbune, U., Agbo, J.J.,Aiyanbor, I.E.,Umar,H.,Ekokotu. H.O., Oghroro, E.A.,Akpoghelie, P.O.,Akpoghelie, P.O.,Owheruo,J.O.,Ekpekpo, D.L.,O (2024) The interplay of nutrition exercise and dietatryinternutrition for enhanced performance of athletes and general well being of non-athletes: A Review, OBM intergrative and complementary medicine, 10.21926/obm.icm.2402038, 9(2), 1 -41

  19. . Akpoghelie, E.O., Chidika, E.O., Edo,G.I., Al-Baitai, A.Y.,Jikah, A.N.,Zainulandeen, K,.keremah. S.C., Aiyanblor, I.E.,Akpoghelie, P.O.,,Ugbune, U. Dinzi. M.M., Oghroro. E.E,AUmar,H.,Ekokotu. H.O., Oghroro, E.A.,Owheruo,J.O.,Onyibe,N.,Ekpekpo, D.L (2024) Manutrition and food security in northern Nigeria: an insight into the United Nations World Food Program in Nigeria, Discovered Food, 10.1007/s44187-024-00249-7, 4(1), 165

  20. Ugbune, U.& Edo, G. I (2024) Wood ash assisted maize plant reduction of total petroleum hydrocarbon on weathered crude oil polluted soil, Fupre Journal of Scientific and Industrial, http://fupre.edu.ng/journal, 8(3), 40 - 46

  21. Edo,G.I.,Ugbune,U.,Ezekiel,G.O.,Onoharigho,F.O.,&Agbo,J.J (2023) Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut): its application in agriculture, food, health and nutrition. A review, Areview.Vegetos, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-023-00672-8, 37, 757–766

  22. Edo,G.I.,Ugbune,U.,Onoharigho,F.O.,Ezekiel,G.O.,Ugbuwe,E.,&Agbo,J.J (2023) Investigation of the metal complexes and bioactive compound formed by coordination of bioactive phytochemical from ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts to metal ions, Food Chemistry Advances, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100337, 3, 100337

  23. Edo, G. I.,Ugbune, U., Onoharigho, F. O., Ezekiel, G. O., &Agbo, J. J. (2023) Antioxidant activities of reissantia indica willd. (mopane paddle-pod) and nephroprotective effect on paracetamol-induced nephrotoxicity in male wistar rats, Nutrire, https://doi.org/10.1186/s41110-023-00214-x, 48(1), 26

  24. Edo, G.I.,Samuel, P.O., Ossai, S., Nwachukwu, S.C., Okolie, M.C., Oghenegueke, O., Asaah, E.U.,Akpoghelie, P.O., Ugbune, U., Owheruo, J.O., Ezekiel, G.O., Onoharigho, F.O., Agbo, J.J. (2023) Phytochemistry and pharmacological compounds present in scent leaf: A review, Food Chemistry Advances, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100300 , 3, 100300

  25. Edo, G. I, NwosuLC,SamuelPO,AkpogheliePO,OnoharighoFO,EmakporPO,EmakporOL,AkpoghelieEO, Ugbune U and Agbo JJ (2023) Assessment of the physicochemical-water quality parameters and distribution of aquatic macrophytes present in Goenyeli Dam, Nicosia district, North Cyprus, Journal of Analytical , DOI: 10.15406/japlr.2023.12.00419, 12(1), 2473-0831

  26. Edo, G.I.,Ugbune, U., Akpoghelie,P.OSamuel, P.O., ., Owheruo, J.O (2023) Evaluation of physicochemical, phytochemical, anti-bacterial and antioxidant potential of kola nut (cola acuminata): an approach in food, health and nutritional benefits, Vegetos, 37, 2320–2329

  27. . Edo, G.I., Samuel,P.O., Jikah., A.N., Oloni, G.O., Ifejika, M.N., Oghenequeke,O., Ossai,S.,Ugbune, U., Akpoghelie,P.OSamuel, P.O., ., Owheruo, J.O (2023) Proximate composition and health benefit of Roselle leaf (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Insight on food and health benefits Author links open overlay panel, Food Chemistry Advances, 3, 100437

  28. Ugbune, U., Okuo, J.M, Edo,G.I., Anegbe, B (2023) Process formulation and utilization of fertilizer admixture on the reduction of petroleum hydrocarbon polluted soil leachate, Science, Engineering and Health Studies, https://doi.org/10.69598/sehs.17.23020008, 17, 23020008-23020008

  29. Edo,G.I., Onoharigho. F.O.,Jikah, A.N., Oloni, G.O., Samuel, P.O., Rapheal, P.A.,Ikpekero, O., Akpoghelli,P.O., Agbo, J.J., Ekokotu. H.O., Ugbune, U.,Abere, G.A., Ephram, E.V.A., Ojulari, A.E.,Okoronkwo, K.A.,Ezekiel,G.O.,Oghroro, E.A.,Ojutari,A.E., Okoro (2023) Cyperusesculentus (tiger):An insight into its bioactive compounds, biological activities, nutritional and health benefits, Food Chemistry Advances, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100511, 3, 100511

  30. Ugbune, U., Avwenaghegha, J, O., Edo,G.I (2023) Geochemical Distribution and Ecological Risk Level of Inorganic pollutant of River Ethiope Sediment, Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i3a.19, 9(3a), 187-193

  31. Okhuarobo, O.S & Ugbune, U. (2023) Process formulation and usage of castor seed oil and polyvinyl acetate admixture in the manufacturing of emulsion paint, Fudma journal of sciences, https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0706-2126, 6(7), 271-275

  32. Edo,G.I.Samuel, P.O., Edo,G.I., Oloni. G.O.,Ugbune, U.,Ezekiel,G.O.,Essagha, E.A., Agbo, J.J (2023) Effects of chemical contaminants on the ecology and evolution of organisms: A review, Chemistry and Ecology, https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2023.2284158, 39(10), 1071-1107

  33. Ugbune, U. (2022) Effects of Carbonised Biomaterial Application on Nutrient and Heavy Metal Bioavailabity in Maize (Zea Mays) Plant, Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS),, https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v8i4a.17, 8(4), 42-56.

  34. Ugbune, U.,Kpomah, B., Idu, T.E, Emakunu, S.O (2021) Synergistic Effect of Poultry Dropping and Poultry Dropping Biochar on Inorganic Contaminants in Soil, FUPRE Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, https://journal.fupre.edu.ng/index.php/fjsir/article/view/127/101, 5(1), 83 - 100

  35. Pomah, B. K. .,Ugbune, U and Idu, T. E. (2021) 3D series metal complexes containing schiff base ligands with 2, 2’-bipyridine: synthesis, characterization and assesment of antifungal activity, Chemical Science International Journal, 10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i1030258, 30(10), 34-45

  36. Egbele, R.O., Ohwofasiri, A., Ugbune, U., Kpomah, B., Yerima, l.B., Osakwe, S.A and Nwajei, G.E (2021) Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed 2,2-Bipyridine and Peniciline G metal (II) complex, International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Educational Research, http://www.ijmcer.com/, 3(2), 22- 30

  37. Ugbune, U.,ldu, T.E and Kpomah, B (2020) Assessment of heavy metal in soil from active sawmill vicinity, Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, , 13(1), 164-168

  38. Okuo, J.M., Moses Okponmwense, M.,Anagbe, B and Ugbune,U (2020) Optimization of Heavy Metals Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Synthesized Chromic Oxide and Chromic Oxide – Lophira Alata Carbonized Sawdust Nanoparticles , Journal of Natural Sciences Research, http://www.iiste.org/, 10(2), 47-57.