Prof. Akan Asuquo Brooks is an associate professor of Industrial Microbiology with bias in Pharmaceutical Microbiology. He joined the University of Calabar as Lecturer I in 2008 and was promoted to the ranks of senior lecturer and associate professor in 2011 and 2014 respectively. He obtained his B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Microbiology and Industrial Microbiology respectively from the University Uyo, while his Ph.D in Industrial Microbiology with emphasis in Pharmaceutical Microbiology was obtained from the University of Calabar. Prof. A.A. Brooks has earned many awards and honours from reputable corporate organizations and associations. He has been involved in continuous teaching, supervision of research projects and community developments. He has served in many committees within and outside the University Community. His administrative experiences include Acting sub-dean of the Faculty of Science, Head of Department of Microbiology, Member, Central Time Table Committee, and Chairman, Departmental Post Graduate Committee.Prof. Brooks has attended several conferences and participated in many Science – based activities such as seminar presentations, scientific talks, symposia and post graduate defense. He has served as a reviewer to African Journal of Biotechnology and as external examiner for undergraduate research projects at Obong University and the University of Uyo. Prof. Akan Brooks has initiated and completed several research projects. He has successfully supervised over four M.sc and three Ph.D students. Currently, he is working on a project titled Genomic modeling of microorganisms for enhanced production of industrial and pharmaceutical solvents. He is a member of Nigerian Society of Microbiology, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Biological Conservation Society of Nigeria and Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology. He has published over thirty research articles in reputable academic journals. Prof. A. A. Brooks is married with five children. Â
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Qua Iboe Church Group School, Nung Ukot Itam, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State
Iyakndue, M.L., Brooks, A.A., Unimke, A.A. and Agbo, B.E. (2017). Effects of palm oil mill effluent on soil microflora and fertility in Calabar – Nigeria. Asian Journal of Microbiology 2 (3): 1-11
Brooks, A.A. and Udofia, O. (2017). Evaluation of non-peroxide antibacterial activity of some Nigeria honey on wound pathogens (Accepted for publication in Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences. Received 11 February, 2017: Accepted 19 June, 2017)
Brooks, A.A. (2017). Assessment of physico-chemical parameters and microbial stability of water-based paints. (Accepted for publication in Asian Journal of Micrbiology and Biotechnology).
Ajaba, M.O., Brooks, A.A. and Emanghe, U.E. (2016). Antimicrobial Potency Of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaf Extracts on Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated From Wound infections. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 7(1):1501- 1502.
Brooks, A.A. and P. T. Nnaji (2016). Screening for mycotoxins and major bioactivemolecules in mould infested brown variety (bv) and speckled flecked spotted variety (sfsv) vigna subterranea (Bambara nut) in Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology 7(3): 1-9.
Nnaji, P.T. and Brooks, A.A. (2016). Assessment of post-harvest insect and mouldinfestation of Vigna subterranean. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 13(1): 1-8]
Takon, I.A., Brooks, A.A. and Umeh, C.C. (2015). Evaluation of the phytochemical properties and antimicrobial activity of vernonia amygdalina against selected clinical isolates. Journal of Biopesticide and Environment 2(1): 7-11
Bassey, I.U., Brooks, A.A., Asikong, B.E. and Andy, I.E. (2015). Environmental and public health aspects of solid waste management at the Lemna dumpsite in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Disease andHealth 10(3):1- 13.
Bassey,I.U.,Andy, I.E., Asikong, B.E.and Brooks, A.A. (2015) Potentials of organic fertilizer application as biocontrol for some soil borne fungal pathogens in Ogoja –Nigeria. Journal of Biopesticides and Environment, 1: 58-62
Brooks, A. A. (2014). Evaluation of microbial contamination of street vended fruit salad. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 3 (7) 1040-1046
Brooks, A. A. (2014). Assessment of microbiological status of some herbal medicines sold in Calabar, Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 10 (4’ 234 - 340)
Brooks, A. A. (2013). Wet-heat inactivation of bacterial endospores in packaged fruit juices. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 2(10)506-515.
Brooks, A. A. and Asamudo, N. U. and Takon, I. (2012). Bacteriological stability of high sugar paediatric syrups: probability of survival of contaminating bacteria. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 22(13), 1-4.
Brooks, A. A., Antai S. P., and Ebong, P. (2012). A High Performance Liquid Chromatographic assay of active component in paracetamol syrup contaminated by Penicillium expansum Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6(3) 2131-2134
Brooks, A. A. and Asamudo, N. O. (2011). Lipase production by strains of Aspergillus species isolated from contaminated body creams. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences 3(11), 311.
Itah, A. Y., Brooks, A. A., Ogar, B. O. and Okure, A. B. (2009): Biodegradation of International Jet A-I Aviation Fuel by Microorganisms Isolated from Aircraft Tank and Joint Hydrant Storage Systems. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 83:318-327.
Brooks, A. A. (2008) Ethanol Production potential of local yeast strains isolated from ripe banana peels. African Journal of Biotechnology 7 (20): 3749-3752.
Brooks, A. A. and Antai, S. P. (2006). Effect of cell free extracts of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus vulgaris on some hematological indices in neonatal rats. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology 20 (1): 642-648.
Essien, J. P., Ekpo M. A. and Brroks A. A. (2005). Mycotoxigenic and proteolytic potential of moulds associated with smoked shore fish (Chlamydoselchus anguincus). Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science and Environmental Management 9 (3): 47-51.
Brooks, A. A. and Itah, A. Y. (2004) Fusion of two yeast strains for enhanced crude oil degradation. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 10 (4), 491-496
Brooks, A. A. and Etim, L. B. (2004) Antifungal activity of leaf extract of Crassocephalum crepidiodes on selected dermatophtes and Candida albicans. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 10 (4) 497-500.
Brooks A. A. Asamudo, N. U and Udoukpo, F. C. (2003). Microbiological and Physicochemical analysis of soymilk and soy flour sold in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria, Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 9 (4): 457-463.
Brooks, A. A. and Asamudo, N. U. (2003) Bacteriological and Physicochemical evaluation of syrups produced from local starch sources. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 10 (3): 357-361.
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Biodegradation of maize and soybean lees and the use of their by – products as bio-fertilizer. Paper presented at the Twenty – Sixth (26th) Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Microbiology,
Biodegradation of maize and soybean lees and the use of their by – products as bio-fertilizer. Paper presented at the Twenty – Sixth (26th) Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Microbiology,
2002-07-07
2002-07-07
Microbiological and Physico- chemical analyses of soymilk and soy flour sold in Uyo metropolis, Nigeria. Paper presented at the Twenty – Sixth (26th) Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Microbiological and Physico- chemical analyses of soymilk and soy flour sold in Uyo metropolis, Nigeria. Paper presented at the Twenty – Sixth (26th) Annual Conference of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology
2002-11-04
2002-11-08
South East Regional Food Science and Technology (ReFoST) Summit, Calabar,
South East Regional Food Science and Technology (ReFoST) Summit, Calabar,
