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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Uchechukwu Chinwe Nebo
Lecturer II
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B. Sc. | University of Nigeria Nsukka | 2007 |
| M. Tech. | Federal University of Technology, Akure | 2019 |
| Ph.D. | Federal University of Technology, Akure | 2026 |
Grants
TETFund Nigeria
Total Grant: EURO 7,000.00
Total Grant: NAIRA 4,500,000.00
Membership of Professional Bodies
Digital Access
Global Outreach-Contributing Member
Course Teaching
General Microbiology
Introduction to Virology
Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Bacteriology
Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology
Soil Microbiology
Microbial Ecology
Professional Skill
SPSS, Microsoft Excel
PCR, BLASTN, Tree Plotting, Genome Annotation
Designing Primers for PCR
Ion Exchange and Gel Filtration Chromatography
Selected Publications
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
Open publicationNutrient 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
Open publicationOptimization 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
Open publicationPesticides 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
Open publicationDegradative 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
Open publicationUtilization 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
Open publicationBiodegradation 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
Open publicationMolecular 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
Open publicationSaccharomyces 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
Open publicationEffect 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
Open publicationEpigenetic 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
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
