Ngozi Amaeze

Ngozi Amaeze is a Lecturer at the School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. She specializes in healthcare-associated infections, infection control, microbial ecology, and biofilm disinfection. Her work bridges academia, healthcare, and industry collaborations to develop practical solutions for microbial control.

• Education: BSc in Microbiology (University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1999); PhD in Microbiology (University of the West of Scotland, 2021).

Her research focuses on understanding how environmental factors influence microbial persistence and virulence, particularly in healthcare settings. She has pioneered studies on disinfection protocols using hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and UVC radiation, impacting NHS decontamination practices. Her work spans microbial ecology, biofilm dynamics, and sustainable antimicrobial strategies.

Amaeze's recent publications highlight trends in biofilm mitigation, oxidative treatments, and pathogen virulence under stress conditions. She collaborates with companies like Elytraa and Dentsply Sirona to test novel antimicrobial agents and surfaces, especially during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.