Dr. Uchechukwu Chinwe Nebo

Lecturer II

Faculty of Life Sciences · Department of Microbiology

Specialization Environmental Microbiology

Office: Km 3 Oye/Afao Road Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 08037320971

Email: uchechukwu.nebo@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr Uchechukwu Chinwe NEBO, is a Lecturer in the department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, FUOYE. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), with specialization in Environmental Microbiology. Her research focuses on developing sustainable bioremediation strategies for petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Her work explores the application of microbial biofilms and biocatalytic enzymes for degradation and detoxification of environmental pollutants.
Dr Nebo also employs advanced genomics and molecular approaches, including CRISPR-Cas technologies, whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatics to unravel genetic, molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying microbial stress tolerance, environmental adaptation and biodegradation. She is committed to promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, food security and public health.
Her long-term goal is to contribute to global efforts in developing nature-based solutions for pollution remediation and sustainable environmental management through cutting-edge microbial biotechnology.
Dr Uchechukwu Nebo is an Awardee of 2025 African German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES)-BAYER Research Grant, supported by Alexander von Humboldt (AvH), for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Research Interests

Microbial biofilms
Bioremediation of Contaminated Environments
Molecular Biology
Catalytic Enzymes (Oxidoreductases)
Antibiotic Resistance
CRISPR-Cas Technologies

Qualifications

• B. Sc., University of Nigeria Nsukka (2007)
• M. Tech., Federal University of Technology, Akure (2019)
• Ph.D., Federal University of Technology, Akure (2026)

Selected Publications

1. Bioaromatic, a sustainable biofuel: production and potential applications, in: Upadhyay, R. K., Sharma, S. K., Kurma, V. (Eds). Recent advances in transportation systems
   Authors: Adeoye, A. O., Arogundade, I. O., Momodu, D. U., Falaye, E. D., Quadri, R. O., Nebo, U. C., Lawal, O. S., Emojevu, E. O., Muhammad, H. I., Garba N. and Osarumwense I. C. S.
   Springer Cham (2026)
2. Nutrient composition and sensory evaluation of wheat bread leavened with natural yeasts from fruit peels
   Authors: Nebo, U. C., Oriola, O. B., Boboye, B. E. and Agbo, S. O.
   Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (2026)
3. Optimization of biofilm formation in fungi isolated from crude oil refinery sludge for enhanced bioremediation
   Authors: Nebo, U. C., Olalemi, A. O. and Arotupin, D. J.
   Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Research (JOSTIR) (2026)
4. Pesticides and microbiome shifts, in: B. R. Babaniyi, E. and E. Babaniyi (Eds.), The interplay of pesticides and climate change: environmental dynamics and challenges
   Authors: U. C. Nebo, A. N. Ugwuja, A. M. Lawal, S. O. Agbo
   Springer Nature (2025)
5. Degradative Ability of Yeast Isolates and Bioethanol Production from Ripe Fruit Peels of Pawpaw, Banana, Watermelon, Pineapple and Lime
   Authors: Nebo, U. C., Lawal, A. M., Akinyele, H. A., Nwokeoma, C. I., Oko, C. and Agbo, S. O
   Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management (2025)
6. Utilization of biomass waste (Carica papaya leaf) for sustainable synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles via its extract catalytic reduction role and its antimicrobial assessment
   Authors: Adeoye, A. O., Nebo, U. C., Quadri, R. O. and Lawal, O. S.
   Next Nanotechnology (2025)
7. Biodegradation of heavy aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) in polluted soil by biofilm-forming Bacillus tropicus UCB and Pseudomonas aeruginosa SYLI isolated from crude oil-contaminated sludge
   Authors: Nebo, U. C., Arotupin, D. J. and Olalemi, A. O.
   Biodegradation (2025)
8. Molecular characterization and prospective economic value of yeasts isolated from different waste fruit peels
   Authors: Nebo, U. C., Boboye, B. E. and Agbo, S. O.
   Malaysian Journal of Microbiology (2024)
9. Saccharomyces cerevisiae tolerance to hyper-osmolarity in aerobic glucose-limited chemostat culture
   Authors: Agbo, S. O., Nebo, U. C., Ogaugwu, C. E. and Van Tuijl, A.
   Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management (2020)
10. Effect of weather on COVID-19 transmission and mortality in Lagos, Nigeria
    Authors: Ogaugwu, C., Mogaji, H., Ogaugwu, E., Nebo, U., Okoh, H., Agbo, S. and Agbon, A.
    Scientifica (2020)
11. Epigenetic regulation of dihydroflavonol reductase in petunia and sensitivity of chalcone synthase promoter to RNA dependent DNA methylation
    Authors: Agbo, S. O., Ogaugwu, C. E., Oyedeji, S. I., Adekoya, M. A., Nebo, U. C. and Kneppers, T.
    Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology (2018)

Grants

• Research Grant - AGNES-BAYER Foundation supported by Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) (2025) - Amount: EURO 7,000.00
• Research Grant - TETFund Nigeria (2023) - Amount: NAIRA 4,500,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Applied Microbiology International (AMI) - Digital Access (2026)
• American Society for Microbiology - Global Outreach-Contributing Member (2026)

Course Teaching

• MCB 201 - General Microbiology (First Semester)
• MCB 301 - Introduction to Virology (First Semester)
• MCB 303 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism (First Semester)
• MCB 202 - Bacteriology (Second Semester)
• MCB 302 - Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology (Second Semester)
• MCB 306 - Soil Microbiology (Second Semeter)
• MCB 312 - Microbial Ecology (Second Semester)

Professional Skill

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