Gloria Chidiebere Ajugwo
Address:
Permoserstr. 15
04318 Leipzig
Germany
Building: 7.3
Phone: +49 341 6025 3447
Research Interests
- Extending the high content image analysis of the zebrafish embryo test by additional features
- Exploring the capacity of oxygen consumption as a potential specific and/sensitive indicator of chemical effects
- Applying the extended zebrafish embryo test to selected chemicals and environmental samples, e.g. from agricultural run-off, oil-contaminated water and waste water treatment plants
Curriculum Vitae
since 10/2024
PhD student, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Department of Evolution Ecology and Environmental Toxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt and Department of Bioanalytical Ecotoxicology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
2019 - 2024
Microbiology Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
2023 - 2024
2016 - 2020
Microbiology Lecturer, Pan African Homeopathic Medical College, 7 Oguta Road, Mgbidi, Imo State, Nigeria.
2012 - 2020
Biology Teacher, National Secondary School Ntueke, Ideato South L.G.A., Imo State Nigeria.
2022 - 2023
Advanced Certificate in Environmental Standards, Center for Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS), Federal University of Technology Owerri.
2010 - 2011
Biology Teacher, Amaka Secondary School Igalamela/Odolu L.G.A., Kogi State Nigeria (National Youth Service Corps).
2015 - 2016
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Integrated Science, National Open University of Nigeria.
2004 - 2016
Student, Department of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria:
• Master thesis: ‘Microbial Indoor Air Quality Evaluation of Federal Medical Center (FMC), Owerri’
• Bachelor thesis: ‘’Effects of Agrochemicals (Insecticides) on Microbial Population in Soil”
Awards/Grants
2023 - 2024
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship Award
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship Award
Conferences and Workshops
- Genomic Institute Inc., 2024. Theme: Genomics and Bioinformatics.
- Faculty of Biosciences, 2nd International Bioscience Conference Held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2023. Theme: Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Resilience: Role of the Biosciences.
- Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), The 43rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting Held at University of Port Harcourt, 2021. Theme: Microbiology in the New Decade: Positioning Nigeria for Rapid Development.
- School of Biological Sciences 1st International Conference at Federal University of Technology Owerri, 2021. Theme: Biological Innovations: Sine Qua Non for Sustainable National Economic Development.
- Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), 7th Annual South-East Zonal Symposium and General Meeting at Federal University of Technology Owerri, 2021. Theme: Biosafety and Biosecurity: Pandemic Preparedness.
- Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), 2nd South-East Zonal Symposium at Federal University of Technology Owerri, 2015. Theme: Microbial Biotechnology: A Tool for Sustainable National Economic Development.
- Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) in Collaboration with Nigeria Union Teachers (NUT), Teachers’ Workshop at Government Boys College Owerri, 2019. Theme: ‘The Teacher and the Learner; The 21st Century Expectations.
Memberships
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)
- Certified Teacher, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
- Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
Publications
Ajugwo, G. C., Chukwura, E. I., Ilikannu, S. O and Chidozie, C. P. GC-FID Analysis of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum L. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews (2024), 5(8):1597-1603.
Ajugwo, G.C, Chukwura, E.I., Chidozie, C.P and Ilikannu, S. O. Prevalence and Detection of Multidrug Resistant-Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli from Clinical Specimens, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science (2024), 6(08):1184-1190.
Euslar Nnenna Onu, Uchechukwu Onyeukwu Ekuma, Hawraa .K. Judi, Ogbonnaya Ogbu, Nworie Okoro, Gloria .C. Ajugwo, Sousan Akrami, Chukwudum .S. Okoli, Chioma .N. Anyanwu, Morteza Saki and Peter .A. Edeh. (2023). Seroprevalance of antibodies to herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 in patients with HIV Positive from Ebonyi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 13:069339.
Chinakwe, E. C., N. U. Nwogwugwu, G. C. Ajugwo, M. C. Madumere, J. C. Ngumah, E. E. Mike-Anosike, R. I. Nnadozie, and J. C. Iwuji. (2022). Coliform Bacteria Profile of the Surface of Raw Salad Vegetables Sold in Open Markets in Owerri Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology. 13(2):19-25.
E. C. Chinakwe, N. U. Nwogwugwu, C. E. Ihejirika, J. C. Ngumah, E. E. Mike-Anosike, G. C. Ajugwo and J. C. Iwuji (2022). Physico-chemical and Microbiological Qualities of Abattoir Wastewater in Egbu, Imo State, Nigeria. Microbiology Research Journal International 32(4), 31–36.
Hepatitis B and C Infections among Pregnant Women at DalhatuAraf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 22(7):13-18.
Eze Chinwe Catherine, Ajugwo Gloria Chidiebere, Orume Abubakar Sani, Nweze Kenneth Emeka, Anaebonam Emeka and Onyemeka Regland Michael. (2021). Prevalence and burden of symptomatic uterine leiomyomata among women in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 16(02):032-037.
Ajugwo, G.C., Opara, U.G., Wood, T.T., AkienAlli, I.J. and Braide, W. (2021). “Mycotoxins and Mycotoxicoses, Detection and Analysis: A Review in Retrospect”. Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST). 5(3):43-67.
Braide, W., Ajugwo, G.C, Adeleye, S.A., Mike-Anosike E.E., Ndukwe, C.U, and Chinakwe E.C. (2019). “Correlation Analysis between Indoor Airborne Bacterial Load and Occupant Density in Hospital Indoor Air.” International Journal of Engineering Technologies and Management Research, 6(5), 73-83.
Braide W, Ajugwo GC, Adeleye SA, Ibegbulem CR and AzuikePA. (2017). “Effects of Agrochemicals (Insecticides) on Microbial Population in Soil”. EC Microbiology, 8(4): 211- 221.
Chukwu, U.K., Onibokun, E. A., Ajugwo, G.C. and Oranusi, S (2017). Assessment of Microbiological Qualities and Iodine Contents of Some Brands of Domestic Salts Available in South-Eastern Nigeria. Futo Journal Series (FUTOJNLS) 3(1):216-224.