Uchenna Iloghalu
Guildford College, USA
Biography
Uchenna Iloghalu is a visiting Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at Guildford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. She received her PhD in Applied Science and Technology with a concentration in Bioscience from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro North Carolina USA. Her research interests lie in the broad areas of Microbiology, Virology and Bioinformatics. Specifically, her research focuses on the following areas: (1) the use of plant extracts as antimicrobials, (2) the use of plant extracts as antiviral agents and (3) understanding the impact of viruses on mental health. She has several published papers in scientific journal such as AIMS Microbiology, Journal of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology, American Journal of Primatology and Advances in Microbiology. She is a certified effective college educator as recognized by, ‘The Association of College and University Educators and the American Council on Education’ (ACUE & ACE). Some of the Effective Practice Frameworks of her training include designing learner-centered and equitable courses, establishing a productive learning environment, using active learning strategies, promoting higher order thinking and assessing in ways that inform and promote deeper levels of learning. She participated in the training conducted by the Center for the Advancement of Liberal Arts and STEM (CALAS) at Fayetteville State University where she served as a participant and a faculty advisor. She has completed a partner instructor course on Tiny Earth, a platform of faculties that share ideas on the best approach to meet student research needs.