Institute / University / Company: Ahmadu Bello university
Research Unit: Students
Address (city, state): Abuja
Please give 5 key-words showing your research / interest in Microbial Ecotoxicology:
Biodegradation
Microbial Community Dynamics
Pollutant-Microbe Interactions
Environmental Toxicology
Metagenomics
Main kinds of contaminant(s) of interest:
Heavy Metals (e.g., cadmium, lead, mercury)
Pesticides and Herbicides
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Main kinds of microorganisms of interest: Protozoa – sensitive bioindicators and part of microbial food webs affected by contaminants
Main kinds of ecosystems of interest: Wastewater and Sludge Systems – hotspots for contaminant-microbe interactions and resistance gene transfer
Do you give courses on Microbial Ecotoxicology ?: No
Message: My needs focus on enhancing research in Microbial Ecotoxicology through access to advanced analytical facilities (e.g., LC-MS/MS, metagenomics), field sampling support, collaborative networks across disciplines, funding for long-term studies, and open-access data sharing platforms.
Most relevant articles in the field of Microbial Ecotoxicology (max.5):
