I am a Ph.D. candidate in Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. I am interested in Conservation Biology, with a focus on Conservation Genomics. My academic journey has been driven by a passion for understanding the complex interactions between organisms and their environments, mainly through the lens of genomics and epigenomics to environmental stressors.

My research examines how genomic and epigenomic variation is influenced by environmental variation, such as microhabitat variation. I use the ring-tailed lemurs (captive and wild) as a non-model species to understand the interplay between fitness, physiology, genetic diversity, and environmental variation. My work will represent the first transcriptomic study on ring-tailed lemurs, which will help us understand how animals acclimatize/ adapt and respond to environmental changes.

In addition to research, I am committed to training the next generation of scientists, particularly women and underrepresented groups. I actively participate in youth policy development to conserve Nigeria’s biodiversity, conservation outreach, and global biodiversity initiatives, including my role as Project Coordinator of the Nigeria  Youth Biodiversity Network.

As I continue my studies, I am eager to develop more strategies for African conservation initiatives. My work aims to bridge the gap between science and actionable environmental policies, contributing to global efforts in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development goals.