Samuel Eziuzor
Samuel Eziuzor is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. He earned his PhD in Biology from TU Bergakademie Freiberg after completing a German Academic Exchange Service fellowship at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ. He also holds an MSc in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Port Harcourt, and a BSc in Microbiology from Imo State University, both in Nigeria. He commits to communicating science and promoting public engagement in science.
FeaturesEnhancing Nigerian fermented foods for nutrition, health and sustainability
Fermented foods are integral to Nigerian cuisine and culture, providing sustenance, health benefits, and cultural heritage. These foods owe their unique flavours, textures, and health benefits to fermentation, a process driven by a diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and moulds.