meenah.
Microbiologist · Researcher · Educator

Curiosity
with purpose.

I’m Meenah, a microbiologist exploring how thoughtful science can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for healthier, more sustainable communities.

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Science
meets
possibility
Small organisms.
Big ideas for a living world.
01 / A little about me

Science for
a living world.

Research grounded in curiosity, guided by sustainability, and made stronger through collaboration.

I’m interested in what happens when microbiology meets the materials we often overlook.

My work sits across environmental microbiology, biotechnology and nanobiotechnology. I’m especially drawn to sustainable approaches that transform agricultural and food-processing residues into useful materials, and to microbial technologies with practical environmental applications.

My academic path has taken me from studying microbiology at Fountain University, to postgraduate work in environmental microbiology at Ahmadu Bello University, and doctoral research in microbiology at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. Alongside research, I value teaching, mentorship and making scientific ideas accessible.

Environmental microbiologyNanobiotechnologyMicrobial enzymesWaste valorizationCircular bioeconomy
02 / Selected work

Research in motion.

A few themes and contributions from my research journey. Open a paper to explore the full work.

REVIEW · 2025

Giving pomegranate waste a second life

A review of pomegranate fruit waste in green nanotechnology and its potential across environmental, biomedical, food and agricultural applications.

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RESEARCH · 2023

Biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles

Research exploring the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Lactobacillus fermentii and their activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm.

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RESEARCH · 2017

Enzymes from catfish-processing waste

Work on producing proteolytic enzymes from catfish waste using bacterial species, connecting microbial biotechnology with resource recovery.

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03 / The journey

Learning that keeps unfolding.

A path through microbiology, environmental research and the possibilities of sustainable biotechnology.

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology

Ahmadu Bello University

B.Sc. in Microbiology

Fountain University, Osogbo

Teaching, mentoring and collaboration

Sharing ideas and supporting the next generation of scientists.

04 / Contact

Let’s grow
good ideas.

Interested in research collaboration, speaking, teaching, or a thoughtful conversation about sustainable science? I’d love to hear from you.

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