Nwamaka Akpodiete

Dr. Nwamaka Akpodiete is a Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Chester, UK, affiliated with the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise. With 14 years of experience in higher education, she specializes in teaching zoology, animal behavior, and public health. Her research focuses on entomology, integrating molecular biology, genomics, and environmental DNA (eDNA) to address challenges in vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

Educations:

• PhD in Medical and Molecular Entomology (Keele University, 2020)
• PG Cert in Higher Education Teaching (Keele University, 2022)
• MSc in Environmental Quality Management (University of Benin, 2015)
• BSc in Animal and Environmental Biology (University of Port Harcourt, 2008)

Research Interests:

• Entomology and vector control
• Molecular and genomic approaches to disease transmission
• eDNA-based environmental monitoring
• Aquatic insect ecology and larval adaptations

Teaching & Supervision:

• Supervises undergraduate and MRes projects on entomology and eDNA surveillance
• Teaches courses including Animal Behaviour, Genetics, and Public Health
• Employs innovative technologies to enhance student engagement

Professional Activities:

• Member of the Royal Entomological Society (since 2016)
• Member of the Royal Society of Biology (since 2022)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since 2022

Labs & Collaborations: Active in the University of Chester’s Sustainability and Environment Research Institute and Health and Wellbeing Research Institute.