AHMED OGIDAN
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Environmental scientist with an M.S. in Biological Sciences and field and data experience supporting EPA led monitoring programs in the Great Lakes. Skilled in SOP driven sampling and documentation, QA/QC procedures, and quantitative and spatial analysis using R and ArcGIS. Strong technical writing skills with experience producing clear tables, maps, and summaries for project reporting. Interested in consulting work supporting natural resources, water quality programs, and GIS supported environmental projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Scientist | Graduate Researcher
Wright State University
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Supported EPA led Great Lakes monitoring through environmental sampling of water and sediments under standardized protocols and safety requirements.
- Maintained traceable documentation including field logs, sample labels, and metadata records, supporting QA/QC review and consistent sample handling.
- Managed and analyzed environmental datasets exceeding 5,000 observations in R, including cleaning, QC checks, statistical summaries, and visualization for reporting.
- Used ArcGIS to map sampling locations using GPS coordinates and site metadata and to provide spatial context for project communication and reporting.
- Coordinated field and laboratory workflows including sample preservation, chemical handling, and instrument setup, following SOPs and lab safety procedures.
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Biology Laboratories
Wright State University
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Supported laboratory instruction by preparing materials, reinforcing safety practices, and helping students document methods and results clearly.
- Provided feedback on scientific writing and data presentation and communicated technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Environmental Research Intern
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography & Marine Research
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Conducted biological and water quality assessments in freshwater and marine environments.
- Performed physicochemical analysis supporting natural resource management and ecological studies.
- Assisted in botanical identification and aquatic ecosystem characterization projects.
Education
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria08.2017
Skills
- Water and sediment sampling
- GPS location capture
- Ecological observations
- Sample preservation
- SOP driven documentation
- R for data cleaning
- R for data analysis
- R for data visualization
- ArcGIS for map production
- ArcGIS for spatial analysis
- Excel
- Data quality checks
- Technical writing
- Summarizing results for reports
- Summarizing results for presentations
- Electronic documentation
- Field notebooks
- PPE use
- Outdoor field readiness
- Adherence to SOPs
- Adherence to safety protocols
- Data analysis
Awards
- 2nd Place, Graduate Poster Presentation, Wright State University College of Science and Mathematics Festival of Research, 2025
- 3rd Place, Graduate Poster Presentation, Wright State University College of Science and Mathematics Festival of Research, 2024
Timeline
Environmental Scientist | Graduate Researcher
Wright State University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Biology Laboratories
Wright State University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Environmental Research Intern
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography & Marine Research
04.2016 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Obafemi Awolowo University