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Samuel Eziuzor is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s School of Engineering in Canada. His research in microbial ecology focuses on understanding the structure and function of prokaryotes within ecosystems.
Samuel holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Imo State University and a Master of Science in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Port Harcourt, both in Nigeria. After completing a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) fellowship at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ in Leipzig, where he studied anaerobic hydrocarbon degradation pathways, Samuel earned his PhD from TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
His research focuses on elucidating the structure and function of prokaryotes, with emphasis on hydrocarbon biodegradation, their transformation pathways, and biogeochemical processes.
Additionally, Samuel investigates the impact of microplastics on microbial communities and ecosystem dynamics in freshwater environments.
In addition to serving on the communications and public relations committees for the Earth Biogenome Project and the Africa Biogenome Project, Samuel is a member of several professional associations. He is passionate about science communication and interdisciplinary collaborations that address global environmental challenges. His involvement with the ECSC committee stems from his commitment to fostering collaborations, diversity, and inclusion in microbial science.
Beyond his academic interests, Samuel enjoys listening to Afrobeat music and unwinding with good movies.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-eziuzor-25033233
Twitter: @sameziuzor