Mr. Ezeobiora Chijioke Emmanuel
Lecturer II
Personal Statement
I am an early career researcher in Pharmaceutical Microbiology with a focused interest in antibiotic discovery from endophytes. My research centers on the genomic exploration of endophytic actinobacteria, particularly through genome mining for biosynthetic gene clusters with the potential to yield novel antibiotics. With a strong foundation in microbiological techniques and bioinformatics, I aim to contribute to the global fight against antimicrobial resistance by uncovering new, potent bioactive compounds from underexplored microbial sources.
Education / Training
| institution | degree | completion date | field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nigeria | B.Sc. | 10/2013 | Pharmacy |
| University of Lagos | M.Sc. | 10/2018 | Pharm. & Pharm. Microbiology |
| University of Lagos | Ph.D. | Till date | Pharm. & Pharm. Microbiology |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Member – American Society of Microbiology, since 2023
- Member – Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, since 2014
- Award winner of the 3rd Ladipo Mobolaji Abisogun Research Grant in Pharmacy, 2023.
- Journal Reviewer (Bulletin of the National Research Centre)
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
- Ezeobiora C.E, Igbokwe N.H, Adegbolagun F.J, Okpalanwa C.F, Mota’a S.C, Mendie U.E (2023). Endophytic Fungal Biodiversity and Antimicrobial Bioprospecting of Penicillium citrinum KIB4 from Khaya ivorensis Bark. Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy 57(2):747-756.
- Ezeobiora CE, Igbokwe NH, Amin DH, Okpalanwa CF, Mota’a SC, Mendie UE (2023). Antibacterial Potential of Endophytic Fungi from Xylopia aethiopica and Metabolites Profiling of Penicillium sp. XAFac2 and Aspergillus sp. XAFac4 by GC-MS. Trop J Nat Prod Res. 7(7):3538-3545. http://www.doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v7i7.37.
- Ezeobiora C.E, Igbokwe N.H, Okpalanwa C.F, Stephen C.M, Mendie U.E, Amin D.H (2023). Diversity, molecular phylogenetics, and antibiotic biosynthetic potential of endophytic Actinobacteria isolated from medicinal plants in Nigeria. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. 54(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-023-01196-8.
- Ezeobiora C.E, Igbokwe N.H, Amin D.H, Okpalanwa C.F, Stephen C.M, Mendie U.E (2023). Phylogenetic insights and antimicrobial biosynthetic potential of Serratia sp. XAFb12 and Pseudomonas sp. XAFb13 from Xylopia aethiopica. Braz J Microbiol 54(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-023-01213-w.
- Ezeobiora, C. E., Igbokwe, N. H., Amin, D. H., Stephen, C. M., Okpalanwa, C. F., & Mendie, U. E. (2025). Molecular phylogenetics and antimicrobial potentials of selected endophytic fungi associated with Curcuma longa: Phylogénétique moléculaire et potentiels antimicrobiens d’une sélection de champignons endophytes associés à Curcuma longa. West African Journal of Pharmacy, 36(1), 96-108. https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol36no1.381.
Collaborations/ Networks
- Dr. Amin Hatem Dina; Department of Microbiology, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
- Dr. Imen Nouioui, curator for Actinomycetes at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ (German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures) in Germany.
- Dr. Nontuthuko Excellent Maningi, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
