Chidera Anuforo

Chidera Anuforo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PTDF Scholar (BSc) | Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholar (MSc) | Plant Biophysics and Biochemistry | PhD Student @ University of South Bohemia | PhD Student Researcher @ Biologické centrum AV ČR

  • Education

    • Mbaise Secondary School, Aboh Mbaise

      2006 - 2012
      O'Level Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Leadership: • Deputy Senior Prefect 2011/2012. • Staff Room Prefect 2008/2009. Sports: • Football.

    • University of Colombo

      2021 - 2023
      MSc Molecular Life Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Journal Club Member, IBMBB, University of Colombo. Association of International Students, University of Colombo. As a journal club member, we held regular Presentations on different research areas in Molecular Life Sciences at the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology with the aim to enhance the competence of postgraduate students of the institute with novel research, develop critical appraisal skills, and engage in interactive and progressive research discussions. Participants include members of the club across the Institute including both faculty and post-graduate students.

    • University of Port Harcourt

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science - BS Animal and Environmental Biology First Class Honours (4.86/5.00)

      Activities and Societies: Leadership: • Class Representative, Animal Health and Physiology Option, Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port-Harcourt(2016/2017). • Academic Coordinator, Scripture Union Campus Fellowship, University of Port-Harcourt(2016/2017). • Year One Students Coordinator, Scripture Union Campus Fellowship, University of Port-Harcourt(2015/2016). • Publicity Secretary, Scripture Union Campus Fellowship, University of Port-Harcourt(2014/2015).

    • University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

      2025 - 2029
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Department of Experimental Plant Biology
  • Experience

    • African Regional Aquaculture Centre (ARAC), Nigeria.

      May 2016 - Nov 2016
      Intern

      Trained hands-on• Artificial breeding and management of Catfish, • Breeding and sex reversal of Tilapia, • Feed formulation and production• Fish processing and preservation.• Culturing and rearing freshwater prawns in the genus Macrobrachium.

    • Dr. Obemeata Oriakpono, Dept of Animal & Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt Nigeria

      Feb 2018 - Oct 2018
      Research Assistant

      • Compilation of continuous assessments, preparation, and compilation of field reports of consultancy projects.• Designing and management of experiments. • Data Analysis.• Preparation of manuscripts from experiments.

    • School of Science, Ile Ife (NYSC)

      Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
      Biology Teacher

      • Taught biology to SS1 students, a class of 45 students.• Invigilated tests and examinations, and marked biology scripts.

    • Dr. Obemeata Oriakpono, Dept of Animal & Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt Nigeria

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Research Assistant

      • Compilation of continuous assessments, preparation, and compilation of field reports of consultancy projects.• Designing and management of experiments. • Data Analysis.• Preparation of manuscripts from experiments.

    • Rubber Research Institute

      Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
      Intern

      During the period of the Internship at the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Rubber Research Institute, I was exposed to departmental presentation, field trips for onsite inspection of rubber plantations for disease infestation and disease control using integrated disease control approach, and practical laboratory experiences in different tests and plant pathological procedures such as;• Toxin and Pathogenicity Tests for plant pathogens such as Colletotrichum fruticola etc • Conidial germination inhibition test. • Poison food test, soil fungicide screening, and Bio-fungicide test• Bacterial and Pathogenic Fungal Isolation, Culture, DNA extraction, and PCR. Show less

    • Biologické centrum AV ČR, v.v.i.

      May 2025 - now
      Phd Student Researcher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      University of Copenhagen ¦ Coursera
      Oct 2020
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    • Associate Environment and Safety Manager

      Environment and Safety Management Institute, Nigeria
      Apr 2019
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    • Certificate of Participation in One Week International Research Orientation Programme.

      Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
      Oct 2020
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    • Jobberman Certificate of Achievement - Soft-skills Training

      Jobberman Nigeria
      Sept 2020
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    • Certificate of Completion for Introduction to R Programming

      365 Data Science
      Apr 2020
    • Certificate of Appreciation for Participating as a Delegate in IMUN Online Conference 28.0

      International MUN
      Oct 2020
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    • Certificate of Completion for Advanced Microsoft Excel

      365 Data Science
      Apr 2020
    • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

      Università Bocconi | Coursera
      Oct 2020
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    • E-certificate of participation, International Virtual Symposium on “Digital Scholarship”.

      Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
      Oct 2020
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    • Certificate of Completion - Basics of Grant Proposal Writing

      INASP
      Sept 2020
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Association of Commonwealth Universities Research Grant Association of Commonwealth Universities Jul 2022 Received a one-time grant of 3,000 USD to support my postgraduate research work.
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship Award 2020 Association of Commonwealth Universities Dec 2020 A 2 years Fully Funded Masters Scholarship to Study Msc Molecular Life Science at the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo.
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Deans Prize, Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Science 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Professor Samuel N. Okiwelu Prize for the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology or Entomology and Parasitology 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Animal and Environmental Biology 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Chris Oyirinda Amadi Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Science 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Elumelu Legacy Prize for the Best Overall Graduating Student' To recognize and honour the Overall Best Graduating Undergraduate Student of the University 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Subject Prize, Best Graduating Student, Department of Animal and Environmental Biology 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Professor B. E. Okoli Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Science 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Award of Excellence Scripture Union (Nigeria) Campus Fellowship November 1, 2017 Award of Excellence presented to Anuforo, Chidera in recognition of his excellent academic performance in 1st Class Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port-Harcourt in 2016/2017 Academic Year.
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Undergraduate Scholarship Award, 2016 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) September 1, 2016
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      First Prize, State School Secondary Science Exhibition, Senior Secondary Category STAN|SEMB, Owerri Zone 2, Imo State. September 1, 2011
    • Awarded to Chidera Anuforo
      Seconds to Dreams Senior Secondary Scholarship Award, 2010 Seconds to Dreams September 1, 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer for Agro-allied Community Development Service Group

      Issued by National Youth Service Corps on Nov 2018
      National Youth Service CorpsAssociated with Chidera Anuforo