Uchechukwu U. Nwodo

4.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
133 papers, 3.4k citations indexed

About

Uchechukwu U. Nwodo is a scholar working on Plant Science, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo has authored 133 papers receiving a total of 3.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 47 papers in Plant Science, 46 papers in Biotechnology and 29 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Uchechukwu U. Nwodo's work include Enzyme Production and Characterization (29 papers), Enzyme-mediated dye degradation (21 papers) and Microbial Metabolism and Applications (21 papers). Uchechukwu U. Nwodo is often cited by papers focused on Enzyme Production and Characterization (29 papers), Enzyme-mediated dye degradation (21 papers) and Microbial Metabolism and Applications (21 papers). Uchechukwu U. Nwodo collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Nigeria and United Arab Emirates. Uchechukwu U. Nwodo's co-authors include Anthony I. Okoh, Ezekiel Green, Leonard V. Mabinya, Nonso E. Nnolim, Kunle Okaiyeto, Benson Chuks Iweriebor, John Onolame Unuofin, Ayodeji O. Falade, Bright E. Igere and Arinze S. Okoli and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, The Science of The Total Environment and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Uchechukwu U. Nwodo

123 papers receiving 3.3k citations

Hit Papers

Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: Functionality and Prospects 2012 2026 2016 2021 2012 100 200 300 400
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: Functionality and Prospects
    2012 460 citations Uchechukwu U. Nwodo, Ezekiel Green et al. profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Uchechukwu U. Nwodo South Africa 33 1.1k 864 745 592 509 133 3.4k
Suresh D. Pillai United States 38 533 0.5× 731 0.8× 1.4k 1.9× 600 1.0× 504 1.0× 198 5.0k
Jeffrey S. Karns United States 43 624 0.6× 933 1.1× 1.1k 1.5× 466 0.8× 394 0.8× 121 4.9k
Patricia D. Millner United States 38 1.2k 1.1× 1.8k 2.0× 379 0.5× 345 0.6× 303 0.6× 131 4.6k
Xiaohui Zhou China 40 511 0.5× 345 0.4× 1.1k 1.5× 575 1.0× 289 0.6× 179 4.9k
Maria Teresa Barreto Crespo Portugal 34 404 0.4× 288 0.3× 827 1.1× 439 0.7× 443 0.9× 106 3.3k
Etinosa O. Igbinosa Nigeria 28 402 0.4× 248 0.3× 798 1.1× 461 0.8× 209 0.4× 90 3.1k
Ezekiel Green South Africa 27 671 0.6× 318 0.4× 520 0.7× 198 0.3× 252 0.5× 91 2.5k
Joseph Selvin India 45 551 0.5× 1.1k 1.3× 1.6k 2.1× 143 0.2× 666 1.3× 158 5.4k
Salmah Ismail Malaysia 30 1.4k 1.3× 285 0.3× 816 1.1× 158 0.3× 221 0.4× 102 3.4k
Safia Ahmed Pakistan 33 594 0.6× 310 0.4× 641 0.9× 281 0.5× 675 1.3× 152 5.4k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2025). Structure-based screening and molecular dynamics of phytophytochemicals against pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing systems. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. 23(4). 100603–100603.
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Nnolim, Nonso E., et al.. (2023). Delipidation of Chicken Feathers by Lipolytic Bacillus Species Isolated from River-Borne Sediments. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(4). 1235–1247.
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Hamdi, Chadlia, et al.. (2023). Actinobacteria isolated from Tunisian forest soils show high diversity and biotechnological potential. Biologia. 78(12). 3653–3665. 1 indexed citations
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Falade, Ayodeji O., Atef Jaouani, Leonard V. Mabinya, Anthony I. Okoh, & Uchechukwu U. Nwodo. (2019). Exoproduction and Molecular Characterization of Peroxidase from Ensifer adhaerens. Applied Sciences. 9(15). 3121–3121. 14 indexed citations
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Unuofin, John Onolame, Anthony I. Okoh, & Uchechukwu U. Nwodo. (2019). Aptitude of Oxidative Enzymes for Treatment of Wastewater Pollutants: A Laccase Perspective. Molecules. 24(11). 2064–2064. 111 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2017). Distribution and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus spp. isolated from unpasteurized cow milk locally consumed in Nkonkobe local municipality, South Africa.. 15(1). 50–59. 2 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2017). Molecular characterization of Brucella species in cattle, sheep and goats obtained from selected municipalities in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease. 7(5). 293–298. 11 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2017). Optimization of Process Conditions for the Production of Holocellulase by a <i>Bacillus</i> Species Isolated from Nahoon Beach Sediments. American journal of biochemistry & biotechnology. 13(2). 70–80. 4 indexed citations
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Okaiyeto, Kunle, et al.. (2016). Assessment of Bacillus pumilus Isolated from Fresh Water Milieu for Bioflocculant Production. Applied Sciences. 6(8). 211–211. 36 indexed citations
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Okaiyeto, Kunle, et al.. (2016). Optimization of Cellulase and Xylanase Production by Micrococcus Species under Submerged Fermentation. Sustainability. 8(11). 1168–1168. 40 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2016). Evaluation of Saponin Extract from Vitex doniana and Pentaclethra macrophylla for Antibacterial Activity. Applied Sciences. 6(6). 180–180. 5 indexed citations
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Okaiyeto, Kunle, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo, Leonard V. Mabinya, & Anthony I. Okoh. (2015). Bacillus toyonensis Strain AEMREG6, a Bacterium Isolated from South African Marine Environment Sediment Samples Produces a Glycoprotein Bioflocculant. Molecules. 20(3). 5239–5259. 36 indexed citations
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Iweriebor, Benson Chuks, et al.. (2015). Antibiotic Susceptibilities of Enterococcus Species Isolated from Hospital and Domestic Wastewater Effluents in Alice, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 12(4). 4231–4246. 68 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2014). Occurrence of Virulence Genes Associated with Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Isolated from Raw Cow’s Milk from Two Commercial Dairy Farms in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 11(11). 11950–11963. 28 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2013). Characterization of an Exopolymeric Flocculant Produced by a Brachybacterium sp.. Materials. 6(4). 1237–1254. 24 indexed citations
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Okaiyeto, Kunle, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo, Leonard V. Mabinya, & Anthony I. Okoh. (2013). Characterization of a Bioflocculant Produced by a Consortium of Halomonas sp. Okoh and Micrococcus sp. Leo. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 10(10). 5097–5110. 68 indexed citations
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Nwodo, Uchechukwu U., et al.. (2009). Antimicrobial activity of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with respect to immunological response: Diclofenac sodium as a case study. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 8(25). 18 indexed citations

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