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Thomas, Commander Nwoyeinditon

thomascommander@ndu.edu.ng

Areas of Research Interest & Specialty

S/N Research Area
1 Food and Environmental Entomology (Entomophagy)

School Attended with Qualifications

  • St. Paul’s states school Anyama-Ijaw - FSLC (Credit) - 1971
  • Govt Secondary School Agudama Ekpetiama - 1978-1983 - 0
  • Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt - B.Sc Applied Biology (Zoology Option) - 1984
  • University of Port Harcourt - M.Sc Zoology - 1993
  • Rivers State University of Science & Technology Port-Harcourt, Rivers State - Ph.D Applied Entomology - 1996

Membership of Professional Bodies- Year

  • Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) - 2011 - 2023
  • Nigerian Environment Society (NES) - 2009 - 2023
  • Plant Protection Society of Nigeria - 2003 - 2023
  • Nigerian Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFEST) - 2018 - 2023
  • Lecturer, Department of Biology, Rivers State College of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port-Harcurt - 1995 - 2005
  • Lecturer (Associate Professor), Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University - 2006 - Till date
  • AG. Head of Department , Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University - 2022 - Till date
  • Seminar Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University - 2020 - 2022
  • Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and natural Resources Bayelsa State Government - 2012 - 2016

Workshops and Conferences Attended

  • 51st Annual Conference of Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN). Held at University of Uyo Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria on the 4th -8th of October 2021. - 2021
  • 8th Annual virtual International Conference of Society of Comparative Education Science & Technology (ISCEST), Nigeria. Theme: Science & Technology and Entrepreneurship Education, from 1st -3rd December 2021. - 2021
  • 14th Annual Conference/AGM of Zoological Society of Nigeria, Port Harcourt from 8th – 12th November, 2021. - 2021
  • 12th Environmental Outreach Magazine Public lecture with the Theme: “Balancing Economic Development with environmental Protection 22th December 2021. - 2021
  • WEBINAR on how to write research article for journal publication and increase visibility of research. Organized by International Society of Comparative Education Science & Technology (ISCEST), Nigeria on 11th March 2022. - 2022
  • Registered and Participated in Annual Conference of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt 2022. - 2022

Articles

  • Thomas C.N and Kiin-Kabari D.B (2022). Production and Quality Evaluation of Novel Insect-Based Snack (Rhyncho-Roll) for Human Consumption. World Journal of Innovation and Modern Technology, 5(1) 13-21
  • Thomas N. Commander & Dimkpa O.N Stanley (2022). Population Dynamics of African palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis F.) on Breeding Sites of Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) in Niger Delta, Nigeria. International Journal of Entomology and Nematology Research, 6(1) 1 - 10
  • Thomas, C.N & Okoro Samuel D (2022). Proximate Composition and Fatty Acid profile of Okpa produced from Bambara Groundnut flour in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Research Journal of Food Science and Quantity Control , 7(1) 1-7
  • Thomas C.N, Davies, O. A. and Otayoor R. A (2022). Utilization of Soldier Termite (Macrotermes bellicocus) in fish feed production in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 37(1)
  • Thomas, C. N; Inyang I.R & Uwoubengha E.R (2022). Evaluation of Heavy Metal Pollution in Edible Larvae of African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) in Bayelsa State Nigeria. ISCEST Journal, 3(1) 1-5
  • Thomas C.N, and Kiin-Kabari D. B (2022). Comparative Study on Fatty Acid Profiles of Selected Edible Insects and Animals in Africa: A Review. . International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science, 8(1) 40 - 52
  • Thomas, C. N. and Gijo, A. H. (2022). Species Composition and Relative Abundance of Insects in Niger Delta University and Environs of Amassoma Community in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.. International Journal of Geography and Environmental Management., 8(1) 16 - 24
  • Thomas,C.N, & Dimkpa Stanley, O.N (2021). Morphometric Parameters and Growth Pattern of Edible Palm Beetle (Oryctes owariensis) Palm Beetle (Cryctesbous ) in Niger Delta, Nigeria.. Journal Of Biology And Genetic Research, 7(2) 57 - 64
  • Thomas, C.N., Owuno F. A. & Kpe JJ (2021). Nutritional value and quality of fats of Soldier Termite (Macto termes bellicosus: Isoptera) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Ann. Apple Sci, 7(2) 15 - 22
  • Thomas C.N, Komolafe T.O & Egwakun P.E (2021). Chemical composition of Edible Soldier Termite (Macrotermes bellicosus: Isoptera) and Soil of Termite mound in Bayelsa.. Journal of Biology and Genetic , 7(2) 50 - 56
  • Thomas, C. N, Disegha, G.C, & Green M.E (2021). Microflora and health Implications of African palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) in Idemile Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Research Journal of Food Science and quality control, 7(9) 28 - 31
  • Amawulu E; Thomas C.N and Amain A. (2020). Effect of Physicochemical Parameters on Mosquito Larva Population in the Niger Delta University Campuses, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. . International Journal of Zoological Research, 16(2) 63-68
  • Thomas C. N., Jacob P. Anankware, Onwugbuta O. Royal and Daniel Obeng-Ofori (2019). Econometrics of Domestication of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis F.) Production as Small-Scale Business in Ghana. intechopen, () DOI:10.5772/intechopen.90259.
  • Thomas, C.N. & Kiin-Kabari, D.B. (2018). Protein Quality of Edible Larvae of Beetles (Orycte spp.) from Palms and Compost in Niger Delta, Nigeria. International Journal of Food and Bioscience, 1(2) 1-4
  • Thomas, C.N (2018). Nutritional Potentials of Edible Larvae of Longhorned Beetle (Apomecyna parumpunctata Chev.) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Niger Delta, Nigeria. . International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science, 4(3) 46-51
  • Thomas, C.N.; Briyai, O.F.; and Monday-Bubon, B. (2017). Harvesting and Utilization of Compost Beetles (Oryctes boas F.) as Human Food in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology, (19) 1-11
  • Thomas, C.N.; Briyai, O.F.; and Kiin-Kabari, D.B (2016). Nutrient Composition of the Edible larvae of Oryctes Beetles from Raffia and Compost of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology, (18) 13 - 16
  • Thomas, C.N. and Dimkpa, S.O.N (2016). Nutrients Associated with Breeding of African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) in Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis JACQ.). Aacta Agronomical Nigerian, (16) 1 - 2
  • Briyai, O.F.; and Thomas, C.N (2015). Prevalence of Ectoparasites of Cultured Catfish in Different Culture Systems in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. . African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology, (17) 23 - 39
  • Thomas, C.N.; Kiin-Kabari, D.B.; Briyai O.F. and Dimkpa, S.O.N. (2015). Evaluation of Nutritional value of edible stages of African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) in Niger Delta Area of Nigeria. . African Journal of Biomedical Sciences, (6) 16 - 19
  • Amawulu Ebenezer; Noutcha, M.A.E; Agi, P.I.; Okiwelu, S.N. and Thomas, C. (2014). Spatial distribution of the sibling species of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (Diptera: Culicidae) and malaria prevalence in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Parasites and Vectors, (7) 32
  • Thomas, C.N; Kiin-Kabari, D.B. and Briyai, O.F. (2014). Fatty Acid Composition of Edible Larvae of Beetles (Oryctes spp) utilized as Human Food in Nigeria Delta Area of Nigeria. . African Journal of Biomedical Sciences, (5) 1 - 6
  • Briyai, O.F; Thomas, C.N. and Inengite A.K. (2014). Prevalence of Ectoparasites of Cultured Catfish in Different Culture System in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. . African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology, 16(16) 22 - 29
  • Briyai, O.F; Thomas C.N and Bassey S.E (2013). Sensational Variation and Debilitation of Dracunculiasis in Wudil and Gaya Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State, Nigeria.. African Journal of Biomedical Sciences, (1) 64 - 72
  • Briyai, O.F.; Thomas, C.N. and Ake, D.I. (2013). Knowledge, Attitude, Perception, Treatment of Water Source and Case Management of Dracunculiasis in Wudil and Gaya Local Government Areas of Kano State, Nigeria. . African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology, (15) 13 - 20
  • Briyai, O.F; Thomas C.N and Bassey, S.E (2012). Occupational Prevalence of Dracunculiasis in Wudil and Gaya Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State, Nigeria. African Journal of Biomedical Sciences, (3) 60 - 63
  • Briyai, O.F.; Bassey, S.E. and Thomas, C.N (2012). Prevalence of Ectoparasite of Cultured Catfish in Different Culture Systems in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. . African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology, (14) 1 - 8
  • Briyai, O.F.; Thomas, C.N and Abasi, C.Y (2011). Prevalence of Ectoparasites of Cultured Catfish in Different Culture Systems in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria.. African Journal of Biomedical Sciences, (2) 43 - 47
  • Briyai, O.F; Thomas C.N and Bassey S.E (2010). Variation of Sites of Infection and Intensity of dracunculiasis in Wudil and Gaya Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State, Nigeria. African Journal of Biomedical Sciences, 1(1) 21 - 26
  • Thomas C.N.; Achinewhu S.C; Ogbalu O.K.; Okwakpam, B.A, and Kiin-Kabari D.B. (2006). Production of Rhynchophorus phoenicis Larvae Recipe for Human consumption. . Niger Delta Biologia, 6(6) 131 - 134
  • Thomas C.N; Okwamkpam B.A: Ogbalu O.K and Achinewhu S.C. (2005). Symptoms of Rhynchophorus phoenicis infestation in palms of Niger Delta. . Niger Delta Biologia, 5(2) 109 - 110
  • Thomas C.N, Ogbalu O.K and Okwakpan B.A. (2004). Oviposition of Rhynchophorus phoenicis F. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Palms of the Niger Area. . Indian J. Agric. Ress.,, 38(2) 126 - 130
  • Ogbalu O.K.; Ngeribika C; Jaja E.T. and Thomas C.N. (2002). Infestation of Sweet potatoes (Ipomeoa batatas) in the Niger Delta. Niger Delta Biologia , 4(1) 6 - 13
  • Wachukwu C. K.; Thomas C. N. and Kigigha L. T. (2002). Micro-organisms Associated with Palm Weevil Larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). J. Dairying Foods and H.S, 1(1) 44 - 47