Institute / University / Company: University of Ibadan
Research Unit: Microbiology
Address (city, state): Ibadan, Oyo State
Please give 5 key-words showing your research / interest in Microbial Ecotoxicology:
Biodegradation,
Bioindicators,
Xenobiotics,
Microbial community dynamics,
Bioremediation
Main kinds of contaminant(s) of interest: Organic pollutants (pesticides, hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals), heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury), and emerging contaminants such as antibiotics and microplastics, due to their strong ecological impacts and potential to drive antimicrobial resistance. I am particularly interested in how microbial communities respond to and transform these contaminants, and in their application for bioremediation.
Main kinds of microorganisms of interest: Bacteria (particularly soil- and water-associated taxa involved in biodegradation), fungi (saprotrophic and mycorrhizal species with pollutant transformation potential), and cyanobacteria/microalgae (as primary producers and bioindicators in aquatic ecotoxicology). I am especially interested in microbial consortia and community-level interactions that drive contaminant degradation and resistance.
Main kinds of ecosystems of interest: Aquatic systems (freshwater and marine, especially those impacted by nutrient loading, antibiotics, and microplastics) and terrestrial environments (soils and agroecosystems exposed to pesticides and heavy metals). I am also interested in host-associated microbiomes in livestock and wildlife, particularly as reservoirs and mediators of contaminant impacts and antimicrobial resistance.
Do you give courses on Microbial Ecotoxicology ?: No
Message: I am looking to connect with researchers in microbial ecotoxicology, access resources and opportunities (training, collaborations, conferences), and stay updated on current advances in the field. I am particularly interested in knowledge exchange around microbial responses to pollutants and innovative bioremediation strategies.
Most relevant articles in the field of Microbial Ecotoxicology (max.5): none at the moment
