Dr. Prosper Ashibudike Opute

Dr. Prosper Ashibudike Opute
Foto: Sebastian Wiedling

Adresse:

Permoserstr. 15
04318 Leipzig
Deutschland

Gebäude: 7.3, Raum: 2.034
Telefon: +49 341 6025 3219

Prosper Ashibudike Opute

Forschungsinteressen

Meine Forschung konzentriert sich auf Umwelttoxikologie mit Schwerpunkt auf dem Verständnis der Auswirkungen, Wirkmechanismen und ökologischen Risiken von Pestiziden und neu auftretenden Schadstoffen. Ich interessiere mich insbesondere für neue Methoden auf Basis von Zebrafischen (New Approach Methodologies, NAMs), Toxizität in frühen Lebensstadien, Neurotoxizitätsbewertungen und die Erstellung von Profilen chemischer Wirkmechanismen. Meine Arbeit umfasst auch Histopathologie, Biomarker-Reaktionen, endokrine Störungen und klimabedingte Modifikatoren der chemischen Toxizität bei aquatischen und terrestrischen Arten.

Lebenslauf

Seit 05/2025

Gastwissenschaftler, Department Ökotoxikologie, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung-UFZ, Leipzig

Seit 2024

Associate Professor, Universität Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

2020 - 2022

Postdoktorand, North-West Universität, Potchefstroom, Südafrika

2011 - 2024

Akademische Positionen an der Universität von Benin, Nigeria:
• Senior Lecturer (2021–2024)
• Lecturer I (2018–2021)
• Lecturer II (2015–2018)
• Assistant Lecturer (2011–2015)

2017

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Universität Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Südafrika

Akademische Qualifikationen

2016 – 2019

PhD in Physiology & Ecotoxicology – University of Benin, Nigeria

2008 – 2010

M.Sc. in Hydrobiology & Fish Biology – University of Benin, Nigeria

2000 – 2004

B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology, Second Class Upper – University of Benin, Nigeria

Auszeichnungen

2024

Georg-Forster-Forschungsstipendium, Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Deutschland

2023

Postdoktorandenstipendium der University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Südafrika (vergeben, nicht in Anspruch genommen)

2021

Kurzzeitstipendium der Coimbra-Gruppe für junge Forscher aus Subsahara-Afrika (vergeben, nicht in Anspruch genommen)

2020

Postdoktorandenstipendium der North-West University, Potchefstroom, Südafrika

2019

TETFUND-Reisestipendium, Nigeria

2017

Afrikanisch-Deutsches Netzwerk für Exzellenz in der Wissenschaft – Stipendium für Mobilität innerhalb Afrikas, unterstützt vom BMBF und der Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung

2013

Senatsauszeichnung der Universität Benin für den besten Dozenten, Fakultät für Biowissenschaften, Nigeria

Publikationen

  1. Opute, P.A., Mbajiorgu, F.E. (2025). Atrazine-Induced Intestinal Histopathology in Juvenile African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Discov Anim 2, 26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44338-025-00080-z
  2. Kaka, H., Opute, P., Maboeta, M (2024). Single and combined effects of metal-based fungicides on Eisenia andrei in different scenarios of climatic change. Environ Sci Pollut Res 31, 61236–61253. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35309-z
  3. Opute P., Eboh S. (2024). Toxicity of Atrazine on Acetylcholinesterase Activities and Histological Profile (Brain) of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822): The Neuro-Protective Role of Vitamin C. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal. 9(1): 211 – 216
  4. Opute, P.A. and Uwaifo, F.O. (2024). Atrazine-Induced Impairment of Fecundity and Fertilization in Exposed Adult Clarias gariepinus: Consequences for Hatchability and Larval Survival. African Scientist. 25 (1): 47-53
  5. Opute, P.A. and Inojie E. (2024). Investigation into the Curative Potential of Dietary Vitamin C Supplementation on Atrazine Toxicity: Behaviour and Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles (Burchell, 1822). Ife Journal of Science. 26 (2): 001-010
  6. Opute P.A. and Isibor A. (2024). Embryotoxicity of Chlorpyrifos on Gastrulation, Segmentation, and Hatching in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Animal Research International, 21(1): 5280 – 5289
  7. Opute P., and Oboh I.P. (2021). Effects of Sub-lethal Atrazine Concentrations on Embryogenesis, Larvae Survival and Growth of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Aquaculture Studies, 21(1), 01-09. http://doi.org/10.4194/2618-6381-v21_1_01
  8. Opute P., Oboh I.P., Asouzu Johnson J.E., Pilani N., and Mbajiorgu E.F. (2021). Effects of Atrazine on the endocrinology and histoarchitecture of the Testes in African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). African Journal of Aquatic Science, 46 (3):361-369. https://doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2021.1890541
  9. Opute P., and Oboh I.P. (2021). Hepatotoxic effects of atrazine on Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822); Biochemical and Histopathological Studies. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 80(2): 414-425. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-020-00792-1
  10. Asouzu Johnson, J.; Nkomozepi, P.; Opute, P.; Mbajiorgu, E.F. (2021). Cardiac and Cerebellar Histomorphology and Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate (IP3R) Perturbations in Adult Xenopus laevis Following Atrazine Exposure. Appl. Sci., 11, 10006. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112110006
  11. Opute, P., Udoko, A.O., Oboh, I.P. and Mbajiorgu, E.F., (2020). Changes induced by atrazine in Clarias gariepinus provide insight into alterations in ovarian histoarchitecture and direct effects on oogenesis. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B. 56:1: 30-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2020.1832409
  12. Opute P.A., Osemwegie F., Sanni E.O., and Erhunmwunse N.O. (2022). Exposure to Atrazine Altered Postembryonic Organs Development, Functions and Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus Catfish Juveniles. Animal Research International, 19 (1): 4343 – 4353
  13. Opute P. A. and Oboh I. P. (2021). Exposure to Atrazine Impairs Behaviour and Growth Performance in African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Juveniles. Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology, 5(1): 165-172. https://doi.org/10.36263/nijest.2021.01.0263
  14. Opute P. A. and Atiti A. (2021). Larval Toxicity of Anti-Fungus Chemicals used as Prophylactic Agents on Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 2 (2): 72-81. http://doi.org/10.52417/ajhse.v2i2.142
  15. Opute P.A. and Maboeta, M.S. (2022). A Review of the Impact of Extreme Environmental Factors on Earthworm Activities and the Feedback on the Climate. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 20(4):3277-3297. http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/2004_32773297
  16. Idris, O.A.; Opute, P.; Orimoloye, I.R.; Maboeta, M.S. (2022). Climate Change in Africa and Vegetation Response: A Bibliometric and Spatially Based Information Assessment. Sustainability, 14(9), 4974; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14094974 
  17. Kaka H., Opute P.A. and Maboeta M.S. (2021). Potential Impacts of Climate Change on the Toxicity of Pesticides towards Earthworms. Journal of Toxicology. Vol. 2021, Article ID 8527991, 14 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8527991
  18. Opute P., and Odion G.F. (2020). Water Renewal in Static Systems: Impacts on Productivity and Survival in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). Tropical Freshwater Biology. 29 (2):59-67 10.4314/tfb.v29i2.5
  19. Imiuwa E.M., Opute P., and Ogbeibu A.E. (2014). Heavy Metal Concentrations in Bottom Sediments of Ikpoba River, Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 18(1): 31-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v18i1.4
  20. Opute P., Erhunmwunse N.O., and Tawari-Fufeyin P. (2016). Accumulation of Cadmium and the Modifying Effects of Copper and Lead in Tissues of African Snakehead, Parachanna obscura. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal. 1(2): 414 – 416
  21. Opute P., Oghortaire B.C., Erhunmwunse N.O., and Tawari-Fufeyin P. (2015). Comparative Haematology and Urinary Analysis of Passive Inhalers of Petrol Fumes (Petrol Station Attendants) in Benin City, Nigeria. European International Journal of Science and Technology. 4(3): 1-8
  22. Opute P., Murice E. M.E., Taiye O.I., and Tawari-Fufeyin, P. (2014). Assessment of potential abatement provided by Annona muricata (prickly custard apple leave) on the toxic effects of aluminium chloride on albino rats. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 18(1): 39-43. 10.4314/jasem.v18i1.5
  23. Tawari-Fufeyin P., Opute P., and Ilechie I. (2007). Toxicity of Cadmium to Parachanna obscura: As evidenced by alterations in hematology, histology, and behaviour. Journal of Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry. 89(2): 243-248. https://doi.org/10.1080/02772240601051117
  24. Ekaye S.O, Akhigbe M.E., Opute P., and Tawari-Fufeyin, P. (2018). Chronic Effects of Cadmium, Arsenic and Iron on Some Selected Rat Tissues and Possible Abatement Using Vitamin C and Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina). European International Journal of Science and Technology 7(4): 48-98
  25. Akhigbe M.E., Ekaye S.O., Opute P., and Tawari-Fufeyin P. (2018). Effects of Single and Combined Exposure of Albino Rats to Cadmium, Arsenic and Iron on Some Haematological Parameters and Possible Abatement Using Vitamin C and Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina). International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovation Technology 5(4): 52-66