Institute / University / Company: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria
Research Unit: Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Address (city, state): Zaria, Kaduna State
Please give 5 key-words showing your research / interest in Microbial Ecotoxicology:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Environmental microbiology
Pollutant-microbe interactions
Soil and water contamination
Microbial biodegradation
Main kinds of contaminant(s) of interest:
Pharmaceuticals (especially antibiotics)
Heavy metals
Agricultural pesticides
Plastic waste
Industrial effluents
Main kinds of microorganisms of interest:
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Soil and water bacteria
Fungi involved in degradation
Cyanobacteria
Microbial bioindicators
I want to better understand microbial responses to stressors, with a focus on resistance genes, biodegradation potential, and community dynamics. I also aim to study microbes as tools for ecosystem monitoring and bioremediation.
Main kinds of ecosystems of interest: Freshwater ecosystems Agricultural soils Wastewater systems Wetlands Urban environments Briefly, I am particularly interested in studying how pollution affects microbial diversity and function in these ecosystems, and how microbial processes can be harnessed to restore ecological balance.
Do you give courses on Microbial Ecotoxicology ?: No
Message: I am deeply interested in understanding how microbial communities respond to environmental contaminants across various ecosystems, particularly in Africa. My focus lies in examining the ecotoxicological impact of pollutants such as antibiotics, heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and industrial effluents on soil, freshwater, wastewater, and agricultural ecosystems. I am especially concerned with the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how environmental exposure contributes to its spread. I seek opportunities to collaborate with experts, access datasets, and build practical skills in microbial monitoring, biodegradation studies, and resistance gene tracking. Additionally, I am interested in leveraging microbes as both bioindicators and bioremediation agents to restore ecosystem health and inform policy on sustainable environmental management.
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