Oladipupo Abiodun AREGBESOLA (PhD Candidate) Research Project: Biodegradation of chlorophenols BSc Hons Microbiology (University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria), Brief Description of Research MSc Microbiology (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), This project is aimed at isolating and identifying bacteria capable of metabolizing chlorophenols as their sole carbon source, determine Telephone: 0643726682 growth and degradation kinetics, optimize degradation process, Email: evaluate substrate range for the bacteria isolates, examine metabolite and end-product of biodegradation for pathway mapping. The research is also aimed to investigate the ability of the isolates to degrade chlorophenol in soil, PCR amplify enzyme encoding genes, cloning, expression and purification of the enzymes involved in biodegradation and relative expression studies of catabolic genes and proteins. Supervisor(s) Prof. A.O. Olaniran Dr P Mokoena Ejovwokoghene Collins Odjadjare Research Project: Microbial conversion of wastewater into (PhD Candidate) products BSc Microbiology & Biochemistry (University of Fort Brief Description of Research Hare), BSc Hons Microbiology (University of Fort Hare) Microalgae has emerged as an alternative feedstock for biofuel MSc Microbiology (University KwaZulu-Natal), production and valuable bioactive compounds. Bioprospecting is seen as the first step in discovering novel microalgae with desirable Telephone: 031 000 0000 characteristics for biotechnological application. The project is aimed to Email: provide a general overview of the community structure and identity of dominant microalgae in various aquatic ecosystems including freshwater, brackish and marine ecosystems in Durban using molecular techniques. The project is also aimed to isolate and evaluate the lipid, carbohydrate and protein accumulation potential of these organisms as well as investigate their potential use in wastewater remediation. Supervisor(s) Prof. A.O. Olaniran Dr. Mutanda T. Prof. Chen YF
Oladipupo Abiodun AREGBESOLA (PhD Candidate) BSc Hons Microbiology (University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria), MSc Microbiology (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria), Telephone: 0643726682 Email: Research Project: Biodegradation of chlorophenols Brief Description of Research This project is aimed at isolating and identifying bacteria capable of metabolizing chlorophenols as their sole carbon source, determine growth and degradation kinetics, optimize degradation process, evaluate substrate range for the bacteria isolates, examine metabolite and end-product of biodegradation for pathway mapping. The research is also aimed to investigate the ability of the isolates to degrade chlorophenol in soil, PCR amplify enzyme encoding genes, cloning, expression and purification of the enzymes involved in biodegradation and relative expression studies of catabolic genes and proteins. Supervisor(s) Prof. A.O. Olaniran Dr P Mokoena Ejovwokoghene Collins Odjadjare (PhD Candidate) BSc Microbiology & Biochemistry (University of Fort Hare), BSc Hons Microbiology (University of Fort Hare) MSc Microbiology (University KwaZulu-Natal), Telephone: 031 000 0000 Email: Research Project: Microbial conversion of wastewater into products Brief Description of Research Microalgae has emerged as an alternative feedstock for biofuel production and valuable bioactive compounds. Bioprospecting is seen as the first step in discovering novel microalgae with desirable characteristics for biotechnological application. The project is aimed to provide a general overview of the community structure and identity of dominant microalgae in various aquatic ecosystems including freshwater, brackish and marine ecosystems in Durban using molecular techniques. The project is also aimed to isolate and evaluate the lipid, carbohydrate and protein accumulation potential of these organisms as well as investigate their potential use in wastewater remediation. Supervisor(s) Prof. A.O. Olaniran Dr. Mutanda T. Prof. Chen YF
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