Dozie Onunkwo
Dr. Dozie Ndubisi Onunkwo is an erudite scholar, a Registered Animal Scientist and Member of the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) representing Livestock Processing and Preservation Technology. He has the academic qualifications of Bachelor of Agriculture with honours in Animal Science and Animal Health from the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike now Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State as well as the Master and Doctorate degrees of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu, Rivers State. In addition, he possesses the professional Diploma Certificate of the Lexvee Computer Training Institute in Computer Operation.By March 2022, Dr D. N Onunkwo has garnered 18 years of teaching and research in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, starting from the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Port Harcourt where he served as a Principal Research Officer. Since 2004, he has published over 250 quality journal articles. His main research focus has been on the Improvement and utilization of non-conventional feedstuffs as energy and protein sources for poultry, rabbit and swine production. Use of various feed and water additives (Probiotics, Prebiotics, Organic acids, Enzymes and local spices) in poultry, rabbit and pig feeding. Resource Recycling and Bio-conversion of Plant and Animal Wastes into Animal Feed.Professionally, Dr. Dozie Onunkwo is the Research Programme Leader of Animal Production and Improvement Programme of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. He is currently the Chairman of the Livestock Processing and Preservation Technology as well as the Registered and Graduate Animal Scientist Exam Question Setter of NIAS. Dr. D. N Onunkwo is currently the Vice Chairman of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Abia State He is a member of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, World’s Poultry Science Association as well as member of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. Dr. Dozie Onunkwo was the Head of Department of Animal Nutrition and Forage Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 2015 to 2019, then 2021 till date. In that capacity he has been a Member of the Senate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike as well as Chairman of the Departmental Board of Examiners also Departmental Postgraduate Committee. Between 2018 till date, Dr. Dozie Onunkwo served as Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee of 8th Joint Annual Meeting of ASAN-NIAS 2019. He has also served as the Secretary, Cathedral Parochial Council, Cathedral of St Stephen’s Church, Umuahia. This exposure strengthened his spiritual life and was invested into the Knighthood of St. Christopher in 2019.Currently, Dr. Dozie Onunkwo is a Member of Scientific Advisory Board of International Journal of Livestock Research as well as Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. He is also a reviewer to many reputable scientific journals.
Address: Nigeria
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