Jude Eze Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Nigeria

Nigeria

Investigates therapeutic properties of plant-mediated nanoparticles.Identifies multi-drug-resistant bacteria using conventional methods.Optimizes the design of plant-mediated nanoparticles using characterization techniques such as UVS, FTIR, SEM-EDX, XRD, and DLS.Develope a review article on the bio-reduction mechanisms of plant-mediated synthesis of AgNPs Produces AgNPs as a potential novel drug delivery systemSupervise student’s research projects Executes administrative and academic support to faculty membersPerforms phytochemical analysis of various plantsEvaluates antimicrobial activities of plant-mediated nanoparticlesAssists undergraduate research focused on the synthesis, and characterization of silver nanoparticles

Designed 2 specific plant-mediated manufactured silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which demonstrated potent efficacy against drug-resistant pathogens that cause urinary tract infections.Analyzed more than 202 urine specimens from suspected UTI patients Identified 3 main drug-resistant UTI pathogens using conventional methodsOptimized the design of plant-mediated synthesized AgNPs using characterization techniques such as UVS, FTIR, SEM-EDX, XRD, and DLSConducted toxicity assessment of the AgNPs on mice using histopathology examinationAchieved conference papers at the International Conference on Water in Africa, 2024-Invited to present at the ASM Microbe Conference in Atlanta, 2024Developed a review article on the bio-reduction mechanism of plant-mediated synthesis of AgNPs Produced AgNPs as a potential novel drug delivery systemSupervised student’s research projects Executed administrative and academic support to faculty membersPerformed phytochemicals analysis on more than 7 plantsEvaluated antimicrobial activities of plant-mediated silver nanoparticlesPerformed acute toxicity test of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles on albino miceAssisted undergraduate research focused on the synthesis, and characterization of silver nanoparticles

Nigeria

Successfully extracted high quality genomic DNA and RNA.Successfully conducted gene expression analysis using quantitative real-time PCR.Mastered and performed alkaline lysis method for plasmid purification.Performed Agarose gel electrophoresis, efficiently separating nucleic acids for analysis.Executed Sanger sequencing and next-generational sequencing (NGS) for genomic studies.Engaged in bio-informatics analysis employing sequence alignment tool such as BLAST.Engaged in primer design to facilitate PCR amplification.Actively participated in maintaining cell cultures and immunoblotting seminar sessions.Assisted in placing orders for reagents and keeping an updated inventory for laboratory operations.Provided administrative and office support to the lab coordinatorWorked with Resistant Infectious Research Group, UNN focusing research on resistant organism.

Nigeria

Mentored 2 of my students, who went on to study their major of choice.Taught biology course to 60 high school student, achieving 70% success rate with students securing high scores for college entrance exams

Trained 38 IT students on Computer Office applications leading to 90% being approved before deadline Generated revenue for the ICT department from the ANSSID registrationTaught biology courses to 110 high school students, achieving 90% success rate with students securing A and B grades in exam

Oversaw the testing analysis for the presence of bacteria in freshly cut watermelon fruits that could cause foodborne illnesses Analyzed to ensure that freshly cut watermelon fruits sold at Spera-in-Deo-, Abakaliki, Nigeria, meets safety standardsDeveloped an article on dental caries causes, prevention, and treatments.

Enugu State, Nigeria

Collected and prepared samples from different stages of production.Conducted tests such as acid value, iodine value, and peroxide value.Analyzed test results and compare them against quality standards.Communicated findings to the production team and recommend necessary adjustments.Documented all quality control activities and maintain accurate records.Ensured compliance with hygiene and safety regulations within the production facility.

Master'S, Medical Microbiology

Activities and Societies: -American Society for Microbiology, Travel Award Recipient. Invited Presenter @ASM Microbe Conference 2024.

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Microbiology

Activities and Societies: National Association of Applied Microbiology Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Blood Transfusion.

High School Diploma, Computer Education

Activities and Societies: Public Speaking Competitions Office Applications, Typing and Keyboarding, Basic Troubleshooting, Basic.