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Dr Gerald Ugagu

Born on March 11at UmuezikeUbahaEzimba Ogberuru in Orlu L.G.A Imo State, young Ugagu, Gerald Mmaduabuchi had his primary school at Community Primary School Amaifeke, in Orlu, LGA. He proceeded to Township Comprehensive Secondary School Amaifeke for his Secondary School Education and graduated in 2001 with Credit in all the subjects he sat for. Dr. Ugagu, Gerald M, was a student of Prestigious Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Umuahia Abia State where he obtained his B.Sc. (Zoology) Second Class Upper Division in 2008. He also has to his credit M.Sc. Public Health Parasitology and Entomology (CGPA=4.75) in 2015 and Ph.D. Medical and Applied Entomology (CGPA=5.00) in 2022 from Imo State University Owerri. He has a certificate in computer appreciation and processing. Dr. Ugagu, Gerald M, started his academic career in 2013 with Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, now in Omuma Oru East L.G.A Imo State as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, by God’s Grace and hard work; he was promoted to Lecturer III in 2018. He is also an adjunct lecturer with Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology. Dr. Ugagu, Gerald Mmaduabuchi teaching and research areas includes; General biology, Taxonomy, Public Health Parasitology and Entomology, Ecology, Genetics, Animal breeding, Pest and disease management and Physiology.

Relevant and distinguished in his field of study, Dr. Ugagu, Gerald M, is a scientist of repute. He is an active Memberof Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, Member Entomological Society of Nigeria and also a Member of Zoological Society of Nigeria. He was alsoa member of the local organizing committee of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria South-East 1st Symposium of the Society and a member of the National Organizing committee for the Annual Conference of the Society.

Dr Ugagu, Gerald M, has contributed to academic leadership and growth as well as excellent research and learning in the Polytechnicand University. He has successfully supervised over 100 undergraduate Projects and has rendered a meaningful assistance to several post graduate students. Currently, he has to his credit several academic and professional publications. Dr. Ugagu, Gerald has carried out successfully field studies in South East Nigeria for the Validation of Blackfly Habitat for Simulium damnosum in Nigeria Sponsored by Bill and Gates Foundation August to September, 2022. Dr. Ugagu, Gerald is Co-investigator and Research Scientist on a Research Grant Award by Bill and Gates foundation (BMGF) Titled “ STUDIES ON OPTIMIZATION OF BLACK FLIES TRAPS AND THEUSE OF PHEREMONES IN TRAPPING SIMULIUM DAMNOSUM S.L IN NIGERIA”.

Dr. Ugagu, Gerald M. is a man with impeccable character and integrity, lively and God-fearing, a man who cherishes humility, transparency, honesty and due process; he is a law-abiding citizen and respects constituted authorities and rule of law. He is married to his beautiful wife and the marriage has so far been blessed with 3 wonderful children.

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