Name
Prof. Josiah Asime Lennox
DepartmentMicrobiology
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Josiah Asime Lennox
Prof. Josiah Lennox is an erudite scholar who has vast wealth of experience in teaching and research. His flare for knowledge has exposed him to diverse areas of science as his employment history can testify to. His employment history started in USA between 1986 and 1993. He first worked with F.M.C. Corporation, Agricultural Chemical Group as a Quality Control Technologist. Curtis Bay, Maryland. U.S.A. from 1986 to 1987. He later moved to Nova Pharmaceutical Corporation where he served as a Pharmacology Research Laboratory Scientist, Dundalk, Maryland. U.S.A. between 1987 and 1988. Before he returned to Nigeria in 1993, he served as an Environmental Scientist in a Technical Testing Laboratory in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. between 1989 and 1993. He enrolled for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme where he served from 1994 to 1995 in the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Calabar. He was offered employment immediately as Lecturer II after his passing out from the scheme in the same department, now Department of Microbiology, in 1995. He rose through the ranks and was promoted to the rank of Professor of Food/Industrial Microbiology in 2017. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Biology with specialization in Microbiology awarded by the Towson State University in 1984, M.Sc. degree in Microbiology from the Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.A. (1989) and a PhD degree in Food/Industrial Microbiology awarded by the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria in 2010. He also holds an Associate Degree of Arts (Medical Laboratory Technology) from the Community College of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. U.S.A. (1980). Prof. Lennox has been teaching, researching and mentoring students thereby contributing to the growth of the University. Also, he taught at Federal University, Lafia, Nigeria where he served a one- year sabbatical leave appointment. Finally, he has served as Adjunct Lecturer with the Cross River University of Science and Technology between 2014 and 2016. Prof. Lennox has successfully supervised and co-supervised many students’ thesis in these Universities. He has attended and presented papers in both oral and poster modes in many scientific workshops, seminars, symposia and conferences within and outside Nigeria. He is a reviewer to many reputable journals. Prof. Lennox has served the University in many other capacities including Acting Head, Department of Microbiology between 2010 and 2012. Prof. Lennox is a member of many learned societies including Nigerian Environmental Society, Nigeria Society for Microbiology, Nigeria Society for Food Science and Technology and Micological Society of Nigeria.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Community Primary School, Churchill, Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria | 1966 | 1970 delete_forever | |
| WASC | Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | 1970 | 1974 delete_forever | |
| Associate Degree of Arts (Medical Laboratory Technology | Community College of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. U.S.A. | 1979 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc. in Biology (Microbiology) | Towson State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA | 1981 | 1984 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. in Microbiology | Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.A. | 1988 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| PhD degree in Food/Industrial Microbiology | University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. | 2005 | 2010 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Lennox, J. A., Asitok, A., John, G. E., & Etim, B. T. (2019). Characterization of products from sawdust biodegradation using selected microbial culture isolated from it. African Journal of Biotechnology, 18(29),857-864. | |
| John, G. E., & Lennox, J.A. (2019). Antibacterial activity of cell free supernatant of lactic acid bacteria isolated from food samples against food borne pathogens. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10(6), 1037-1054 | |
| Lennox, J. A., John, G. E., Henshaw, E. E.& Idika, P. A. (2019) Products of spontaneous biodegradation of sawdust. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10(7), 1174-1188 | |
| Lennox, J.A., John, G.E., & Asitok, A.D. (2018). Phytochemical compounds and antimicrobial properties of Hospital Too Far (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius). Advance Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Discoveries, 29(1), 61-65. | |
| John, G.E., & Lennox, J.A. (2018) Lactic Acid Bacteria Profile of Some Selected Food Products and Their Ability to Produce Bacteriocins. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 13(3), 1-8 | |
| Agbo, B.E, Ikpoh, I.S., Henshaw, E.E., Lennox, J.A., & Gege, J.O. (2017). Occurrence of multiple drug resistant enteric bacteria in different water sources in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Mintage Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences, 6(3), 1-3 | |
| John, G. E., Lennox, J. A., Rao, A. P., & Umoafia, G. E. (2017). Lactic Acid Bacteria Profile of Fermenting Cucumber in 7% Brine Solution. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 3(1),1-8 | |
| Lennox, J. A., Etta, P. O., John, G. E.& Henshaw, E. E. (2017). Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Fresh and raw fish, chicken and beef. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 3(4), 1-7 | |
| Amise, A.F., Lennox, J. A., & Agbo, B.E. (2017). Antimicrobial Potential of Dacryodes edulis against Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates Microbiology Research Journal International, 19(5), 1- 7 | |
| John, G.E, Lennox, J.A, Johnson, J.T, Peters, H., & Umoafia, G.E (2017). Salmonella and Listeria Associated with Street Vended Watermelon and Pawpaw Sold in Calabar Metropolis.Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 5(4),1-6 | |
| Lennox, J. A.& Nkra, B. O. (2016). Microbiological and Proximate Analysis of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis[F] Hook) Leaves and Seeds. International Journal of Sciences, 2(02), 12-15 | |
| Lennox, J. A., Kalu, O., & John, G. E. (2016). Screening of bacteria isolated from the environment for the capability to control mosquito larva. African Journal of Bacteriology Research, 8(4), 29-34 | |
| Amise A F, Lennox J A & Agbo, B. E. (2016). Antimicrobial Potential and Phytochemical Analysis of Dacryodes edulis Against Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 8(11), 1795-1800 | |
| Henshaw, E., Akpan, J., Lennox, J., & Frank, E. (2016). Bacterial community dynamics during the production of ogi from millet ‘a Nigerian fermented food’ using culture-dependent approach. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 2(11), 621-623. | |
| Henshaw, E., Lennox, J. A., & Akpan, J. (2016). Antiretroviral drugs development; past, present and future. International Standard Research and Reviews, 4(2), 1-30. | |
| Edeghor, U., Lennox, J., Agbo, B. E., & Aminadokiari, D. (2016). Bread fermentation using synergistic activity between lactic acid bacteria (lactobacillus bulgaricus) and baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisae). Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, 26(1), 46-53. | |
| Lennox,J.A., & John, G.E. (2018) Proximate Composition, Antinutrient Content and Antimicrobial Properties of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves Asian Food Science Journal, 5(4), 1-6 | |
| Ekpenyong, E., Andy, I.E., & Lennox, J.A. (2015). Microbial spoilage of fresh and dried silver catfish (Chrisichthys nigrodigitatus) sold in Calabar beach market, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. Journal of Biopesticides and Agriculture, 1, 15-22. | |
| Lennox, J. A., Eja, M., Edeghor, U., Okoro, C., & Okpako, E.C. (2015). Incidence of Salmonella and Shigella species on some selected fruits and vegetables obtained from open area markets in Calabar Metropolis. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 4(5), 262-268. | |
| Lennox, J. A., Mbim, E., & Edeghor, U. (2015). Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Genera Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State. Internationa Journal of Sciences, 4(5), 10-13. | |
| Lennox, J. A., & Efiuvwevwere, B.J.O. (2015). Effect of fermentation on the microbial flora, pH and proximate composition of garden egg (Solanum melongena). International Journal of Sciences, 3(2), 45-51. | |
| Takem, L.P., Lawal, B.A.S., & Lennox, J.A. (2014). Anti-diarrhoeal properties of aqueous extract of Phragmanthera capitata S. Balle in albino rats. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 4(6), 743-752. | |
| Lennox, J. A., & Efiuvwevwere, B. J.O. (2014). Microbial dynamics of fermenting garden egg (Solanum melongena). International Journal of Current Micrbiology and Applied Sciences, 3(7), 950-957. | |
| Lennox, J. A., Akubuenyi, F. C., Edeghor, U., Abriba, C., & Ikpoh, S.I. (2014). Carrier rate of Staphylococcus aureus among residents of Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3(6), 1065-1071. | |
| Takem, L.P, Essien, A.D, Mbah, M., Udia, P.M., & Lennox, J.A. (2014). Antimicrobial susceptibility of some gram negative bacteria isolated from post operative wound infections. International Journal of Pharmacology, 2(1), 16-22 | |
| Mboto, C. I., Asikong, B. E. Lennox, J. A., & Lawson, U. D. (2013). Hepatitis C virus prevalence rate and risk factors in jaundice and non-jaundice in-patients seen in two tertiary health facilities in South Nigeria. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 3(4), 1-6. | |
| Johnson, J.T., Lennox, J.A., Ujong, U.P., Odey, M.O., Fila, W.O., Edem, P.N., & Dasofunjo, K. (2013). Comparative vitamins content of pulp, seed and rind of fresh and dried watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(1), 99-103. | |
| Akubuenyi, F. C., Lennox, J. A., Ikpeme, E., Enyi-Idoh, K.H., Etim, S. E., Akeh, M., & Ijang, F. (2013). Incidence of urinary tract infections among out-patients attending clinic in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 14(2), 384-390. | |
| Lennox, J. A., & Efiuvwevwere, B.J.O. (2013). Microbial dynamics during cucumber fermentation. Global Research Journal of Microbiology, 3(2), 13-17. | |
| Abriba, C., Lennox, J.A., Asikong, B. E., Asitok, A., Ikpoh, S. I., Henshaw, E. E., & Eja, M. E. (2013). Isolation of aflatoxin producing species of Aspergillus from foodstuffs sold in Cross River State. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 3(1), 8-13. | |
| Lennox, J.A., Abbey, S.D., Udiba, D., Mboto, C.I., Ikpoh, I.S., & Akubuenyi, F.C. (2013). Prevalence of vaginitis and vaginosis among University of Calabar female students. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 5(4), 167-172. | |
| Anwana, E.D., Umana, E.J., & Lennox, J.A. (2012). Antimicrobial potential of ten common medicinal plants used by the Bokis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 1(5), 1-5. | |
| Eja, M. E., Udoekong, N. S., Ikpeme, E. M., Enyi-Idoh, K. H., Lennox, J. A., & Etim, K. D. (2012). Antibiogram studies and extended spectrum beta-lactamase activity profile of Salmonella-like species isolated from poultry soil of the University of Uyo, Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 8(4), 280-284. | |
| Ikpoh, I.S., Lennox, J.A., Agbo, B.E., Takon, I.A., Agbor, R.B., & Ukpong, E.J. (2012). Comparative bacteriological quality evaluation of fresh meat obtained from two abattoirs in Calabar. Cross River State. International journal of Current Research, 4(8), 076-078. | |
| Abriba, C., Henshaw, E. E., Lennox, J. A., Eja, M., Ikpoh, S. I., & Agbor, B. E (2012). Microbial succession and odour reduction during the controlled fermentation of cassava tubers for the production of ‘foofoo’, a staple food consumed popularly in Nigeria. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(4), 500-506. | |
| Lennox, J. A., & Efiuvwevwere, B.J.O. (2012). Microbiology of freshly harvested and market retailed cucumber. Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 4(11), 071-073). | |
| Ikpoh, I.S., Lennox, J.A., Agbo, B.E., Udoekong, N.S., Ekpo, I.A., & Iyam, S.O. (2012). Comparative studies on the effect of locally made black soap and conventional medicated soaps on isolated human skin microflora. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(4), 533-537. | |
| Lennox, J.A., Abriba, C, Alabi, B. N., & Akubuenyi, F.C. (2010). Comparative degradation of sawdust by microorganisms isolated from it. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 4(17), 1804-1807. | |
| Nkang, A.O., Okonkwo, I.O., Lennox, J.A., Babalola, E.T., Adewale, O.G., Motayo, B.O., Mejeha, O.K., Adekolurejo, O.A., & Amande, J.T. (2010). Survey of the efficacy and quality of some brands of the antibiotics sold in Calabar Metropolis, South-South Region of Nigeria. Scientific Research and Essays, 5(4),395-406. | |
| Nkang, A.O., Okonkwo, I.O., Lennox, J.A., Eyarefe, O.D., Abubakar, M.J., Ojezele, M.O., Babalola, E.T., Ogunnusi, T.A., Onajobi, B.I., & Amusan, T.A. (2010). Assessments of the efficacies, potencies and bacteriological qualities of some antibiotics sold in Calabar, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(41), 6987-7002. | |
| Lennox, J.A., Nfongeh, J.F., Udo, S.M., & Ikpoh, I.S. (2006). Prevalence of Lancefield Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococci among asymptomatic primary school children in Calabar Municipality, South Eastern Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Microbiology, 20(1), 636-641. | |
| Lennox, J.A., Antai, S.P., Abriba, C., & Ntui, V. (2006). Survey of the efficacy of some antibiotics sold in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 20(3), 1156-1163. | |
| Nfongeh, J.F., Udo S.M., & Lennox J.A. (2005). Impact of water availability on diarrheoal morbidity in two contrasting communities in Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 11(3), 363-366. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual General Meetings of Nigerian Environmental Society held at Uyo , Akwa Ibom State, Sept 14 – Sept 16, 2006 | Annual General Meetings of Nigerian Environmental Society held at Uyo , Akwa Ibom State, Sept 14 – Sept 16, 2006 | 2006-09-14 | 2006-09-16 | |
| 2. Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Environmental Society held at Calabar, Cross River State, 3rd Sept – 5th Sept, 2009. | 2. Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Environmental Society held at Calabar, Cross River State, 3rd Sept – 5th Sept, 2009. | 2009-09-03 | 2009-09-05 | |
| 7. Fifth (5th) Annual Conference of Mycological Society of Nigeria, Calabar. September 20 – 22, 2012. | 7. Fifth (5th) Annual Conference of Mycological Society of Nigeria, Calabar. September 20 – 22, 2012. | 2012-09-20 | 2012-09-22 | |
| 4. Thirty six Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society For Microbiology, Awka. Oct. 8 – Oct. 11, 2012. | 4. Thirty six Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society For Microbiology, Awka. Oct. 8 – Oct. 11, 2012. | 2012-10-08 | 2012-10-11 | |
| 8. Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Calabar, | September 12 – 14, 2013. Quality teaching for quality learning in higher education. | 2013-09-12 | 2013-09-14 | |
| 5. Thirty ninth Annual Conference and General Meeting for Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Owerri. 13th – 16th Oct. 2015. | 5. Thirty ninth Annual Conference and General Meeting for Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Owerri. 13th – 16th Oct. 2015. | 2015-10-13 | 2015-10-16 | |
| 3. Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at Lagos, Lagos State, 1st 5th Dec, 2015 | 3. Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at Lagos, Lagos State, 1st 5th Dec, 2015 | 2015-12-01 | 2015-12-05 | |
| 6. Thirty-ninth (39th) Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at UNN, Nsukka, 19th - 23rd Sept 2016 . | 6. Thirty-ninth (39th) Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at UNN, Nsukka, 19th - 23rd Sept 2016 . | 2016-09-19 | 2016-09-23 | |
| 10. National Water Resources Capacity Building Network , South South Zone. A one Day Stakeholders Meeting, Calabar. May 8, 2018. | National Water Resources Capacity Building Network , South South Zone. A one Day Stakeholders Meeting, Calabar. May 8, 2018. | 2018-05-08 | 2018-05-08 | |
| 9. The 5th Annual Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) South-East Zonal symposium, | Federal Polytechnic, Nekede 24 - 25. May, 2018. | 2018-05-24 | 2018-05-25 |