Experience

Ambrose Alli University

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Professor of Plant Pathology

  • Oct 1995 - Present

  My duties include teaching, research, and administration. I am currently engaged in projects using Nanoparticles to suppress plant diseases, in collaboration with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, United States. My research aims to increase the productivity and quality of tropical and sub-tropical crops through improved diagnostic and management of diseases. My area of research includes improved conventional/molecular diagnostic techniques and the management of plant diseases using biological control micro-organisms and genetic resistance; in an integrated management approach. I am a UK Global Talent in Plant Pathology, endorsed by the UK Royal Society. I am also the President of the Phytopathological Society of Nigeria. I am an active member of both APS and BSPP, I contribute a workshop on "How to Write Winning Grant Proposals" to the International Society for Plant Pathology Congress (ICPP2018 Boston and ICPP2023 Lyon). Show less



Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station - CT.gov

• Visiting Scientist in Plant Pathology/Nanotechnology

  • Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  I worked with CAES scientists, investigating the role of nanoparticles of CuO in suppressing Fusarium root rot of genetically modified soybeans. CAES was founded in 1875 and is the oldest Agricultural Experiment Station in the US, and one of the most reputable research institutions, conducting research in the areas of Entomology, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Horticulture, Analytical Chemistry, and Vector Biology and Zoonotic Diseases. Many CAES scientists are also affiliated with nearby universities including Yale University and University of Connecticut, where they teach, advise students, and conduct research. My collaboration with CAES programs advancing plant health is still ongoing. Show less



University of Aberdeen

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honorary Research Fellow (HRF)_ Plant Pathology/Molecular Biology

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2020

  Researched into the genetic diversity of Oomycete.species attacking cocoa in Nigeria and also the molecular analysis of Fusarium species on imported vegetables in the United Kingdom. I was also involved in the supervision of a laboratory technician in plant pathology research. Researched into the genetic diversity of Oomycete.species attacking cocoa in Nigeria and also the molecular analysis of Fusarium species on imported vegetables in the United Kingdom. I was also involved in the supervision of a laboratory technician in plant pathology research.



International Society for Plant Pathology (ISPP)

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• A Phytopathologist of Distinction/The Organizer of ICPP Winning Grant Proposals Workshops

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  The 11th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP2018) in Boston, Massachusetts, July 29 - August 3, 2018 The 11th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP2018) in Boston, Massachusetts, July 29 - August 3, 2018



Umaru Musa Yar'adua University

• Sabbatical Senior Lecturer in Biology Department

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  My duties included teaching, research and administration. I prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory classes, appropriate to Biology and Microbiology Departments; on a defined, specific and sometimes specialist subject (for undergraduate), with associated assessments, within an existing course framework. I also contributed to undergraduate research project supervision. I embarked on an individual research project. I published my research outcome in a paper presented at the 2013 British Society for Plant Pathology Meeting at the University of Reading, UK. I acted as course adviser/personal tutor to undergraduate students and perform other university assigned duties. Organized the Inauguration/First Annual Conference of the Northern Chapter of the Phytopathological Society of Nigeria (PSN_NC) in Katsina. Show less



International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

• Nigeria
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Research PhD Fellow

  • Nov 2002 - Aug 2005

  Host-pathogen relationships in the development of root and tuberous root rot of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). PhD research, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria Host-pathogen relationships in the development of root and tuberous root rot of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). PhD research, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

• Visiting Research MPhil Student

  • Nov 1996 - Aug 1998

  The cultural and pathogenicity studies of Fusarium spp. infecting cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) in Nigeria. MPhill research, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria The cultural and pathogenicity studies of Fusarium spp. infecting cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) in Nigeria. MPhill research, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria



College of Education EKiadolor

• Lecturer

  • Oct 1992 - Sep 1995

  My duties included teaching and administration. I prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes, appropriate to Biology and Integrated Sciences Departments; on a defined, specific, and sometimes specialist subject (for undergraduate), with associated assessments, within an existing course framework. I also contributed to the College student's research projects and teaching practice supervision for both full and part-time students. I acted as course adviser/personal tutor to College students (part-time and full-time) and have also served as the acting head of Departments of Integrated Sciences and Biology, at different periods. I performed other College assigned duties. Show less