Technologist Laboratory

EMURIGHO, TEGA ANTHONY

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD ENGINEERING AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY, ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PATHUMTHANI, BANGKOK.

Mobile Phone: +66(0)967279373 *********@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work assiduously towards the peak of my career and achieve productivity using professional approach

EDUCATION

M.Sc. Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology

Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Bangkok

in-view

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Food Science and Technology,

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria

2020

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Food Science and Technology,

Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria

2007

National Diploma (ND) in Food Technology, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2003

Principal Food Technologist

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria 2020 to date

•Instruct and assist students during laboratory classes in Food Analysis, Unit Operations, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering, Advanced Food Microbiology and

Instrumentation.

Senior Food Technologist

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria 2017 - 2019

•Instruct and assist students during laboratory classes in Food Analysis, Unit Operations, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering and Instrumentation

Technologist I

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria 2014 - 2016

•Assist students during laboratory classes in Food Analysis and Instrumentation

Technologist II

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria 2010 - 2013

•Preparation of reagents and samples for laboratory classes

•Ensures laboratory safety rules and regulations are adhere to Care and maintenance of laboratory equipment

LABORATORY AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

•Proficient in performing proximate analysis, functional properties, mineral elements, ant nutrients and phytochemicals

•Proficient in preparing growth media and enumeration of bacteria while maintaining sterile conditions

•Familiar with isolation and purification of organic acids like citric acid etc

•Knowledgeable in laboratory techniques like titration, distillation, extraction, reagents and sample preparation

•Knowledgeable in the use of analytical instruments like GC, LC/MS, AAS, Brookfield viscometer etc

•Trained in working with laboratory equipment and safety measures required in the laboratory

•Familiar with statistical software like SPSS, Design Expert, Matlab, Minitab Experienced in using Microsoft Office (Power point, Excel, Word)

RECENT TRAINING (ONLINE)

•Use and trouble shooting of GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS/MS, ELISA, Food risk analysis, method development and validation by International Food Safety Training Laboratory (IFSTL), University of Laval, Quebec, Canada. March – August, 2021.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE/BOARD

•Departmental representative, SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme)

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. 2014 - 2021

•Departmental representative, Sports Committee. Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. 2015 - 2016

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

•President – Nigeria Association of Food Science and Technology Students (NAFSTS).

Federal Polytechnic Idah chapter, Kogi State, Nigeria. 2006 – 2007

•Member, Student Union Government Electoral Committee. Federal Polytechnic, Idah

Kogi State, Nigeria. 2007

•Public Relation Officer II – Nigeria Association of Food Science and Technology Students (NAFSTS). Federal Polytechnic Offa chapter, Kwara State, Nigeria. 2002 – 2003

CONFERENCE PAPERS

•Ndubuisi, C.O., Amadi, A.O., Chijioke, C., Emurigho, T.A., Okolo, E.A. and Nwadike, E.C. (2021). Biogas as an alternative source of energy in Nigeria: Prospects and

Challenges. A paper presented at Academic Staff of Polytechnic(ASUP) Conference, Zone D held at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State

•Ochulor, D.O., Duru, F.C., Emurigho, T.A. and Ezeonyebuchi, J.O. (2019). Production and quality evaluation of biscuit snack from African oil bean flour and wheat flour. A paper presented at the Annual conference of Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology, FIIRO, Lagos State

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Emurigho, T.A., Kabuo, C.O.O. and Ifegbo, A.I. (2020). Determination of physical and engineering properties of tigernut relevant to its mechanization. International Journal of

Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology. Vol 5(8): 82-90 doi.org/10.33564/IJEAST.2020.v05i08.012

Anagwu, F. I., Onukwuli, O. D., Menkiti, M. C., Obiora-Okafo, I. A., Emurigho, T. A and Ofoluwanyo, R. (2019). Modelling and Optimisation of Water Melon Seed Protein Isolate Coagflocculation of Nworie River Water. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation; 6(10):79-89

REFEREES

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