DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY [SSLT]

BAKPO, EMMANUEL BARIMA

bakpoemma@gmail.com. Bakpo_barima@uniport.com.08038993817

I am a season animal scientist and environmental biologist with over 5 years of experience, specializing in animal nutrition (monogastric and ruminant animals) and environmental research (pest management and pollution control). My passion lies in developing sustainable solution for the environment and animal agricultural productivity using biotechnology. I have a B.Sc. in Zoology, PG.D, M.Sc,in Animal Science from the University of Port Harcourt and have recently completed my PhD research at the same institution. My research focuses on

i) Replacement of Wheat Bran and Palm Kernel Cake with Palm Press Meal in Diets for Pullets and Laying Hens.

ii) Influence of Dietary Calcium and Vitamin D3 on Layers Productivity and Eggshell Quality

iii) Effect of Different Levels of Herbicide on Soil Micro Arthropods

iv) Nutrient Profile and Acceptability of Rabbit fed Silage from Pennisetum Purpureum Grass and Calopogonium mucunoides

As an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Biology and Biotechnology at the School of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt. I have taught various courses. My expertise includes Animal Nutrition, Environmental Sustainability, Pest Management, Pollution Control and Agricultural Productivity. My research work has been adapted by agricultural farmers and industries, and I have published papers in reputable journals. I am committed to enhancing animal nutrition, Biotechnology and environmental sustainability through innovative research.

UZOMA M C

I am a plant eco-physiologist with interests in plant-plant chemical communication and how this can be used in weed management in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Some of my research include the use of computer-aided enzyme-ligand simulations to design drugs, herbicides, poisons, and other toxins of interest.

I have a B.Sc. in Plant Science and Biotechnology (UPH), an M.Sc. in Plant Physiology (UPH), and a Ph.D in view.

My recent interests include using geo-spatial tools and machine learning to crop-type and monitor the distribution and yield of certain mandate staples including Cassava and Plantain, towards ensuring food security in Nigeria, and Africa, in extrapolation.

I am an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Biology and Biotechnology, School of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt. I have a good collection of research publications in both local and international journals.