Current research and publications: Biodegradation of paints by some fungal species; microbial and heavy metal contamination of of locally processed edible palm oil among others.
Research archive:
I have carried research work in the following areas: Extracellular amylase production by Rhizopus sp.; Lipase production of by Sporothrix schenckii var. schenckii; Production, characterization and immobilization of tannin acyl hydrolase by Aspergillus tamarii and its general properties; Isolation of tyrosinases from five deepsea Rhodococcus species; Evaluation of microbial contamination of surfaces including but not limited to currency counting machines and counting room environment in commercial banks, computer keyboards and mice in business centres in a university environment, tools and equipment used in baber shops, hairdressing and beauty salons etc; Superficial fungal infections in primary schools; Microbial contamination of some food items sold in local markets among others.
Selected previous publications:
1. Odibo F.J.C. and Enemuor S.C. (1998) Partial purification and general properties of lipases of Sporothrix schenckii var. schenckii. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology 5(3): 1270-1277.
2. Enemuor S.C. and Amedu A.S. (2009) Prevalence of superficial mycoses in primary school children in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Microbiology Research 3(2): 063-065.
3. Sule W.F., Enemuor S.C., Adewumi M.O. and Attah, O. C. (2009) Traditional crop farmers in Kogi East, Nigeria, elucidate elevated HIV and AIDS prevalence levels during a five-year sampling period. African Journal of Microbiology Research 3(4): 128-132.
4. Enemuor S.C. and Odibo F.J.C. (2009) Culture conditions for the production of a tannase of
Aspergillus tamarii IMI388810 (B). African Journal of Biotechnology 8(11): 2554-2557.
5. Enemuor S.C. and Odibo F.J.C. (2010) Partial purification and characterization of Aspergillus tamarii IMI388810 (B) tannin acyl hydrolase. Archives of Applied Science Research 2(6): 290-299.
6. Omale J., Enemuor S.C. and Hussaini E.E. (2010) Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of Saba florida (benth) extracts. Journal Bioscience and Technology 1(4):180-186.
7. Enemuor S.C. and Odibo F.J.C. (2011) Characterization of immobilized tannin acyl hydrolase of Aspergillus tamarii IMI388810 (B) tannin acyl hydrolase. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research 1(3): 160-168.
8. Enemuor, S.C., Omale, J. and Joseph, E. M. (2011). Antibacterial activity: A comparison of ripe and unripe fruit extracts of Cissus multistriata (Vitaceae) plant. Journal of Bacteriology Research 3(5): 83-87.
9. Agbakoba, N.R., Adetosoye, A.I., Adewole, I.F., Obi, C.M. and Enemuor, S.C. (2011).
Prevalence of genital Mycoplasmas in women of various socio-economic status. International Journal of Microbiological Research 2(2): 162-166.
10. Enemuor S.C., Adegoke S.A., Haruna A.O and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Environmental and fungal contamination of palm oil sold in Anyigba Market, Nigeria. African Journal of Microbiology Research 6(11): 2744-2747.
11. Enemuor S.C., Apeh T.A. and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Microorganisms associated with computer keyboards and mice in a university environment. African Journal of Microbiology Research 6(20): 4424-4426.
12. Enemuor S.C., Atabo A.R. and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Evaluation of microbiological hazards in barbershops in a university setting. Scientific Research and Essays 7(9): 1100-1102.
13. Enemuor S.C., Victor P.I. and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Microbial contamination of currency counting machines and counting rooms’ environment in commercial banks in Anyigba. Scientific Research and Essays 7(14): 1508-1511.
14. Enemuor S.C., Ojih M.I. Isah S. And Oguntibeju O.O. (2013) Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons. African Journal of Microbiology Research 7(14): 1222-1225.
