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Majemite Daisy Iyangbe

Durham,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic researcher in environmental science and sustainability, committed to developing practical solutions that protect ecosystems, improve public health, and promote long-term sustainability. Expertise encompasses integrating geospatial technologies, data analysis, and laboratory methods to address critical issues, including pollution, climate change, and resource management. Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners. Dedicated to transforming research into actionable strategies and evidence-based policies that mitigate environmental risks, strengthen community resilience, and create a cleaner, healthier future.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Dept. of Earth Environmental &Geospatial Sciences
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducts polymer characterization, creating a novel standardized polymer protocol, ELISA, Western blot, MTS, MTT, and neuroblastoma cell culture etc.
  • Research best practices for experimental design and implementation in order to improve outcomes of studies.
  • Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues related to data collection or analysis processes.
  • Conducts literature reviews to identify key research topics and trends in the field.
  • Participates in team meetings with collaborators to discuss progress on ongoing projects.
  • Conducts literature reviews to support research projects and identify relevant studies.
  • Assists in data collection and analysis using statistical software to enhance research accuracy.
  • Collaborates with faculty to develop experimental protocols and optimize methodologies for efficiency.
  • Prepare research findings for presentations, ensuring clarity and adherence to academic standards.
  • Mentors undergraduate students in research techniques, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
  • Implements best practices in lab safety procedures, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and regulations.
  • Assists in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Contributs to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY MANAGER

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
06.2022 - Current
  • Performs routine calibration of instruments according to established schedules.
  • Ensures the accurate maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies to support research activities.
  • Organizes regular meetings with staff members to discuss project progress and goals.
  • Assists in troubleshooting issues that arose during experiments or analysis.
  • Resolves complex problems related to instrumentation or protocol deviations.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (LIT-GEO PROJECT)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Participated in team meetings with collaborators to discuss progress on ongoing projects.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify current trends in the field being studied.
  • Prepared presentations on research findings for conferences or seminars.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOLOGY)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided individualized support to students who required additional help with understanding concepts or completing assignments.
  • Identified student challenges and discussed corrective actions with lead teacher.
  • Supported the lead teacher in delivering instruction.
  • Assisted in curriculum development by providing feedback on instructional materials and methodologies.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (SUSTAINABILITY)

North Carolina Central University, NCCU
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Identified student challenges and discussed corrective actions with lead teacher.
  • Helped to explain assignments and test instructions to boost student comprehension.
  • Facilitated small group discussions to promote student engagement and comprehension.
  • Supported classroom management, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Coordinated with faculty to align teaching strategies with educational goals and standards.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOHAZARD)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills by managing student records, preparing materials for activities, and maintaining classroom supplies.
  • Supervised small groups of students during independent work time while providing guidance on their academic tasks.
  • Helped students develop problem-solving skills.


PRINCIPAL FISHERIES OFFICER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
01.2010 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Delta State Government
  • Developed strong knowledge of fisheries and Environmental regulations and laws governing the industry.
  • Enforced restrictions imposed under state or federal legislation concerning endangered species protection measures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all aquacultural and artisanal activities undertaking test results, observations.
  • Attended public meetings and presented information related to fisheries management initiatives.
  • Created educational materials for use by recreational fishermen highlighting responsible behaviour when out at sea.
  • Collaborated with other agencies such as the Department of Environment and Conservation on various projects.
  • Carried out regular inspections of processing plants ensuring adherence to health and safety standards set by government authorities.
  • Delta State Government

TEACHING ASSISTANT (NANOTECHNOLOGY OF THE ENVIRON)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Encouraged student independence and academic achievement by exploring new concepts and activities.
  • Assisted in conducting assessments and recording data to measure student progress toward meeting educational goals.
  • Facilitated classroom activities and engaged students in collaborative learning environments.

TEACHING ASSISTANT (EARTH SCIENCE)

North Carolina Central University, NCCU
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in conducting assessments and recording data to measure student progress toward meeting educational goals.
  • Took attendance and kept track of evaluations and paperwork.
  • Offered tutoring services to students in need of extra help with coursework or test preparation.
  • Organized afterschool tutoring sessions for students needing additional academic help.

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER (INTERN)

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline project documentation and approvals.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through meticulous documentation and record-keeping.
  • Developed and implemented document management processes to enhance efficiency in information retrieval.
  • Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of all project-related documents, facilitating quick retrieval when needed.
  • Maintained document archive and file server of approved documents and drawings to provide easy traceability and retrievability.
  • Established and managed document distribution matrix and document control register.

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

THE FREEDOM GROUP
04.2005 - 07.2005
  • Compiled and organized employee data in HR databases.
  • Supported onboarding initiatives for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into company culture.
  • Maintained confidential records of personnel information in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Coordinated employee training and development programs.
  • Collaborated with HR team to assist in recognition events, engagement activities and employee communications.

Education

PHD IN INTEGRATED BIOSCIENCES - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
11.2028

MASTER OF SCIENCE - EARTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
01.2023

MASTER OF SCIENCE - HYDROBIOLOGY AND FISHERIES

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2012

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2007

SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SENIOR SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - undefined

WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL (WAEC)
01.2002

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Mentoring and Tutoring students
  • Research design
  • Quality control management
  • Machine learning
  • Dataset analysis
  • Advanced skills in [software]
  • Research paper writing
  • Academic presentations
  • Self-directed and motivated
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Data evaluation
  • Research methodologies

Affiliations

  • North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group Inc. (NCAUG)
  • National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
  • National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
  • North Carolina Association of Environmental Professionals (NCAEP)
  • Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Certification


  • Environmental Health, the Foundation of Global Public Health, University of Michigan
  • Data Science for Health Research, University of Michigan
  • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice, University of Michigan
  • Impact of the Environment on Global Public Health, University of Michigan
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health, University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Sustainability and Technology (IBM)
  • Putting Your GIS Skills to Work
  • Location-Enabling Data Querying Data Using ArcGIS Pro
  • Data Security and Privacy
  • Space-Time Analysis: Finding Temporal Trends
  • Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro
  • Creating a Web Map in ArcGIS Pro
  • Change Detection Using Imagery
  • Introduction to Coordinate Systems
  • ArcGIS Online Basics
  • Building Supportive Societies
  • Building Supportive Communities II
  • Building Supportive Communities
  • Exploring Environmental Issues


Timeline

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (LIT-GEO PROJECT)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
01.2024 - 06.2024

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOLOGY)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
01.2024 - 05.2024

TEACHING ASSISTANT (GEOHAZARD)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 12.2023

Graduate Research Assistant

Dept. of Earth Environmental &Geospatial Sciences
08.2023 - Current

TEACHING ASSISTANT (SUSTAINABILITY)

North Carolina Central University, NCCU
08.2023 - 12.2023

TEACHING ASSISTANT (NANOTECHNOLOGY OF THE ENVIRON)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
08.2022 - 12.2022

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY MANAGER

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
06.2022 - Current

TEACHING ASSISTANT (EARTH SCIENCE)

North Carolina Central University, NCCU
01.2022 - 05.2022

PRINCIPAL FISHERIES OFFICER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
01.2010 - 12.2022

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER (INTERN)

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
01.2006 - 12.2006

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

THE FREEDOM GROUP
04.2005 - 07.2005

MASTER OF SCIENCE - EARTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF SCIENCE - HYDROBIOLOGY AND FISHERIES

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SENIOR SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - undefined

WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL (WAEC)

PHD IN INTEGRATED BIOSCIENCES - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Awards

  • Award of 'Excellent Service to the Environment'
  • CREST Scholarship (Msc. 1st year 2022)
  • NCAUG Scholarship Winner, 2022
  • NSF Scholarship (Msc. 2nd year) 2023
  • GURS Poster Award (2nd Position) 2023
  • GURS Poster Award (2nd Position) 2024
  • 3MT Award (1st Position) 2024

Publications

  • Developing a Feasible Fast-track Testing Method for Developmental Neurotoxicity Studies: alternative model for risk assessment of micro- and nanoplastics. (Frontiers in Toxicology, 2025)
  • Critical Properties of Micro and Nanoplastics for Potential Health Impact, Master's Thesis. (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global 2023)
  • Polystyrene Microplastics and Their GI Transmembrane Passage Capacity in Zebrafish Embryos, (Proceedings, Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) Annual Conference 2023)


Presentations

  • Graduate an Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2025. Topic: Nano and Microplastics (NMPs) and Protein Aggregation: Neurodegenerative Perspective. (Paper presentation)
  • New Jersey Association of Food Protection (NJAFP), 2024: Topic: Environmental and Health Risks of Micro- and Nanoplastics: Understanding Toxicity, Bioaccumulation, and Neurological Impact. (Paper Presentation)
  • North Carolina Environmental Health Supervisors Association (NCEHSA), 2024. Topic: Plastic Contamination: Exploring the Critical Properties of Micro and Nanoplastics for Environmental Health and Potential Human Impact. (Paper Presentation)
  • National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), 2024. Plastic Contamination: Exploring the Critical Properties of Micro and Nanoplastics for Environmental Health and Potential Human Impact. (Paper Presentation).
  • Seminar Presentation, College of Health Sciences, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), 2024. Topic: Nano and Microplastics (NMPs) and Protein Aggregation: Neurodegenerative Perspective (Paper Presentation)
  • Graduate and Undergraduate Research Symposium, (GURS) North Carolina Central University (NCCU) 2024:

     1st Presentation. Topic:  Application of Dynamic Light Scattering for Microplastic Assesment in Water Resources and its Implication     in Human Health. (Poster Presentation).

     2nd Presentation. Topic:  Analyzing Epidemiological Data Associated with Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Mortality for Potential Application in Health Disparity Studies. (1st Runner-up Best Poster)

  • Graduate and Undergraduate Research Symposium GURS, North Carolina Central University (NCCU). 2023: Topic: Temperature Anomaly Trends on Sea-Level rise in North and South Carolina Coastlines (Ist Runner-up, Best Poster).
  • Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers (SEDAAG), 2023. Topic: Spatial Analysis of Plastic Pollution Impact on Environmental Quality and Human Health in North Carolina, USA. (Poster Presentation)
  • World Nanotechnology Conference (World Nano Day) 2023. Topic: Effects of Particulate Matter-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species and Carbon Nanodots on Amyloid BetaProtein Aggregation: Relevance in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Poster Presentation)
  • North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Trio Conference, 2022. Topic: Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on Environmental Quality and Human Health (Poster Presentation)
  • North Carolina ArcGIS Users Conference (NCAUG) Research Scholarship competition. Topic: Exploring Alzheimer's Data to Acknowledge Altered Mental Status (AMS) as a Preliminary Manifestation of COVID-19 in Older Population (ArcGIS Storymap Presentation)
  • North Carolina ArcGIS Users Conference, 2022. Topic: Mapping the impacts of COVID-19 on the Elderly in North Carolina (Poster Presentation)