Adenike Akinsemolu

Adenike Akinsemolu is our resident champion of sustainable development. With a deep-rooted love for microbiology and a strong commitment to environmental conservation, Adenike drives our lab's mission with her expertise in microbial processes for renewable energy, bioremediation, and sustainable agriculture. Her dedication to promoting sustainability through green microbiology is truly inspiring. You can find more about Adenike Akinsemolu's incredible work and achievements by searching for her online.

Helen Onyeaka

Helen Onyeaka brings her expertise in chemical engineering and a genuine passion for sustainable solutions to our team. With her background in biotechnology and environmental science, Helen leads groundbreaking research that harnesses the power of microorganisms for environmental remediation and waste valorization. You can get to know Helen better by visiting her profile on the University of Birmingham's website: Helen Onyeaka's Profile.

Meet our Awesome Team

Our strength lies in our unique expertise, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to tackling environmental challenges.

Chiao-An Wang

Research Interest
Algae culturing, process control and algae application technique

If you could have a conversation with any microorganism, which one would you choose and why?
Algae. Algae is a mysterious microorganism. Interviewing it could expand my view.

Nnabueze D. Nnaji

Research Interest
Bioremediation

If you could have a conversation with any microorganism, which one would you choose and why?
I will say Escherichia coli due to its exceptional engineering potential, scalability, widespread use, and extensive research available. With its vast genetic toolbox, Escherichia coli offers tremendous opportunities for innovation and advancements in various fields.

Ogueri Nwaiwu

Research Interest
Sustainable microbiology, food safety. Molecular phylogeny and evolution, microbial persistence, biofilms and extracellular polymeric substances.

If you could have a conversation with any microorganism, which one would you choose and why?
I would choose Listeria monocytogenes. My conversation will focus on how it is able to attach on surfaces when stressed.

Christian Anumudu

Research Interest
Food microbiology, safety, and sustainability

If you could have a conversation with any microorganism, which one would you choose and why?

I will choose Lactococcus lactis and other lactic acid bacteria. We will have a round table discussion to shed more light on how they are different from other pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Hopefully, through this interaction, we will be able to understand their diverse metabolic pathways and the range of useful products they can synthesize which are of industrial use both in the food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.