Adaobi Fiona Nwokeji

Adaobi Fiona Nwokeji is a MPhil in Biological SciencesPostgraduate Student at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge.

Biography

Adaobi Fiona Nwokeji is an early-career researcher with interest in plant-microbe interactions, microbial diversity and nanotechnology, for biocontrol and bioremediation, as valuable resource for sustainable agriculture and promoting food security. She is pursuing an MPhil in Biological Sciences (Crop Science) at the University of Cambridge, where she investigates the effects of “Good Viruses” on crops, specifically examining how persistent viruses influence plant growth, resistance and susceptibility to viral pathogens. She aims to deepen understanding of beneficial plant–microbe interactions and identify innovative, biologically grounded strategies for crop protection and productivity enhancement. Her broader ambition is to integrate microbial diversity, biological control, and nanobiotechnology to develop sustainable agricultural systems that support both global food resilience and security.

Previous Positions

2023 to 2024 - Research Intern - Contec Global Agro Limited, Nigeria

2023 - Graduate Trainee - Regional Centre for Biotechnology and Bioresources Research, Nigeria

2020 - Intern - University of Port Harcourt Mushroom Farm, Nigeria

Qualifications

2021 - Bachelor of Agriculture in Crop Science - University of Benin, Nigeria

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Awards & Fellowships

2025 - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme

Committees

2025 to 2026 - Student Ambassador - Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, England

2025 to 2026 - Student Representative - Sustainability Committee, Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, England