Research Focus Areas
Advancing agricultural science through interdisciplinary research that addresses global food security challenges and environmental sustainability.
Research Interest
I am focused on making agriculture smarter, more resilient, and farmer-friendly. My area of specialization is plant pathology, where I study how tiny but destructive organisms affect crops and explore sustainable ways to manage them.
I also work in crop protection and integrated pest management (IPM), with a strong focus on eco-friendly solutions that reduce over-reliance on chemical pesticides. I am passionate about understanding how climate change is shifting pest and disease patterns and what these changes mean for food security.
Another area that excites me is the application of digital tools and artificial intelligence in agriculture. Through ideas like NemaPredictAI, I explore how technology can forecast pest outbreaks and help farmers make better decisions.
Beyond science, I am deeply interested in agricultural policy and food economics, particularly the drivers of food price inflation and how well-designed policies can build more resilient and affordable food systems.
In all of this, my aim is to connect science, technology, and policy in ways that create practical, real-world solutions for farmers and communities.
Nematology Research
Advanced studies on root-knot nematodes, focusing on sustainable management strategies and biological control methods.
Learn morePlant Virology
Comprehensive research on plant viruses, particularly cucumber mosaic virus and cassava mosaic geminiviruses.
Learn moreAI in Agriculture
Pioneering applications of artificial intelligence in crop protection and precision agriculture.
Learn moreClimate-Smart Agriculture
Developing resilient agricultural systems that adapt to climate change while maintaining productivity.
Learn moreCurrent Research Projects
Ongoing scientific investigations and development work
Molecular Identification of Nematodes in Talinum triangulare
Investigating nematode species affecting waterleaf cultivation and their impact on food security in Anambra State.
AI-Powered Crop Disease Detection System
Creating machine learning models for early detection of plant diseases using computer vision technology.
Botanical Nematicides from Indigenous Plants
Evaluating the efficacy of plant extracts from Chromolaena odorata and Vernonia amygdalina for nematode control.
Projects and Collaborations
Working together to advance agricultural science and practice
University Research
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Climate Smart Initiative
Community Outreach Program
IUPAC Collaboration
Next Generation Program
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Publications
Academic contributions and research papers
Efficacy Of Aqueous And Powdered Leaf Extracts Of Chromolaena Odorata And Ficus Mucuso Botanicals On Root-Knot Nematode Infecting Watermelon
Journal of Agricultural and Life Sciences (2023)
Genetic Structure of Cucumber Mosaic Virus From Natural Hosts in Nigeria Reveals High Diversity and Occurrence of Putative Novel Recombinant Strains
Frontiers in Microbiology (2022)
Bioactivity Of Aqueous Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina And Peperomia Pellucida On Meloidogyne Incognita Infecting Two Telfairia Occidentalis Accessions
African Journal of Agricultural and Allied Sciences (2021)
Occurrence of parasitic nematodes infecting cucumber in Kwara State, Nigeria
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Journal (2022)