Chukwuemeka Samson Ahamefule has an M.Sc and PhD degrees in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. He is passionate about research and has been involved in several local and international research projects. His background in industrial microbiology equips him with knowledge of microbial processes and the ability to harness microorganisms for various applications. He has conducted some topical research works ranging from disease modeling to valorization of wastes from which he had published several manuscripts in high impact factor journals. He has won a number of merit awards. Dr. Ahamefule won the prestigious African Climate Change Adaptation (ACCAI-UNN) grant which was part of Open Society Foundation (OSF) support fund to address climate change and food insecurity in Nigeria.
Dr. Ahamefule is presently conducting research works on the production of biofuels from several waste substrates using yeasts and bacteria at the Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he is currently a Lecturer.
