Chanelle Acheamfour

Dr. Chanelle Acheamfour is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Delaware State University (DSU), affiliated with the College of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (CAST). Her research focuses on microbial food safety, water quality, and pathogen inactivation methods. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (2021), following her M.S. (2005) and B.S. (2001) from the same institution.

Education:

• B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2001
• M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2005
• Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2021

Research Interests: Dr. Acheamfour’s work addresses transmission, survival, and risks of foodborne pathogens in agricultural and environmental contexts. Key areas include:

• Pathogen detection in irrigation water
• Environmental microbiology of waterborne pathogens
• Development of inactivation methods for foodborne organisms

Grants:

• Interdisciplinary Health Equity Research Center Pilot Grant (PI, $100,000): Investigating Salmonella diversity and prevalence in Delaware irrigation water.

Advising & Labs: While no formal advisees are listed, her research involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams on projects funded by federal and institutional grants. She contributes to labs focused on food safety and environmental microbiology within CAST.