Ogbuagu Ugorji Udensi

Experienced in teaching/research, science communication, data entry and analysis in research companies/institutes and education sectors with very strong time management, multitask, sound communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-orientated researcher and editor adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements.

Assistant editor (Society Journal), 01/2023 - Current

Biotechnology Society of Nigeria - Abuja, Nigeria

• Offered clear editorial advice to authors, working with content and context cues to improve quality and readability of more than 100 manuscripts.
• Designed organizational documents like schedules, spreadsheets and meeting minutes using computer programmes and distributed to staff of more than 5000 people for impact driven services delivery.
• Monitored and enforced deadlines, managing multiple workflows to support publications timelines, delivering profits.
• Collaborated with writers to maintain individual voice while eliminating issues with factual accuracy, grammar and spelling.
• Coordinated workflows and delegated tasks within fast-paced publishing environment.

Leturer and Researcher, 03/2006 - Current

University of Calabar, Nigeria - Calabar, Nigeria

• Teaches, researches, conducts and supervises undergraduate and postgraduates research projects and theses on biotechnology, plant genetic resource management, bioeconomy and agribusiness.
• Undertook field courses and research in biodiversity conservation and smart agriculture.
• Conducted in-depth research utilizing various techniques, including qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Used research computer software and statistical algorithms to process data, contributed ideas for new research projects and maintained comprehensive documentation of research activities and findings.
• Spoke at conferences and led seminars detailing research activities and results.
• Planned and directed schedule of research activities to support planned growth, product expansion and process changes.
• Coordinated staff and resources to meet project goals.
• Collaborated with colleagues internally and externally on research projects on food and nutrition security in Nigeria, leading to increased farmers income.
• Produced accurate supporting documentation and materials for research activities, including presentations and reports

Obtained doctorate of philosophy decree (Ph.D) in Plant Biotechnology with special focus on genetic resource management and utilization, especially of the underutilized and neglected crops in Nigeria with bias in molecular technologies and bioinformatics tools in resolving classification and phylogeny issues.