
Chidera Anuforo
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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 - 2012O'Level SciencesActivities and Societies: Leadership: • Deputy Senior Prefect 2011/2012. • Staff Room Prefect 2008/2009. Sports: • Football.

University of Colombo
2021 - 2023MSc Molecular Life SciencesActivities 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 - 2017Bachelor 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 - 2029Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Department of Experimental Plant Biology
Experience

African Regional Aquaculture Centre (ARAC), Nigeria.
May 2016 - Nov 2016InternTrained 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 2018Research 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 2019Biology 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 2021Research 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 2023InternDuring 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 - nowPhd Student Researcher
Licenses & Certifications
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The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future
University of Copenhagen ¦ CourseraOct 2020 - View certificate

Associate Environment and Safety Manager
Environment and Safety Management Institute, NigeriaApr 2019 - View certificate

Certificate of Participation in One Week International Research Orientation Programme.
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, MullanaOct 2020 - View certificate

Jobberman Certificate of Achievement - Soft-skills Training
Jobberman NigeriaSept 2020 
Certificate of Completion for Introduction to R Programming
365 Data ScienceApr 2020- View certificate

Certificate of Appreciation for Participating as a Delegate in IMUN Online Conference 28.0
International MUNOct 2020 
Certificate of Completion for Advanced Microsoft Excel
365 Data ScienceApr 2020- View certificate

International Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Università Bocconi | CourseraOct 2020 - View certificate

E-certificate of participation, International Virtual Symposium on “Digital Scholarship”.
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences UniversityOct 2020 - View certificate

Certificate of Completion - Basics of Grant Proposal Writing
INASPSept 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoAssociation 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 AnuforoQueen 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 AnuforoDeans Prize, Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Science 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoProfessor 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 AnuforoHis Excellency Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Animal and Environmental Biology 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoChris Oyirinda Amadi Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Science 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoElumelu 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 AnuforoSubject Prize, Best Graduating Student, Department of Animal and Environmental Biology 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoProfessor B. E. Okoli Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Science 2016/2017 session. - March 1, 2019
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoAward 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 AnuforoUndergraduate Scholarship Award, 2016 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) September 1, 2016
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoFirst Prize, State School Secondary Science Exhibition, Senior Secondary Category STAN|SEMB, Owerri Zone 2, Imo State. September 1, 2011
- Awarded to Chidera AnuforoSeconds 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
Associated with Chidera Anuforo
Languages
- enEnglish
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