Nwadiuto Esiobu

Professor of Microbiology and Biotechnology at Florida Atlantic University

Nwadiuto Esiobu, PhD is a Professor of Microbiology and Biotechnology at Florida Atlantic University where her research integrates environmental quality, genomics, and synthetic biology to provide solutions to agriculture, health, and ecosystem sustainability challenges. A passionate advocate for resilience through the Bioeconomy, Diuto is a leading expert in multidisciplinary bio-based technologies for transforming bioresources. As President / CEO of Applied Biotech Nigeria and USA she develops context-relevant technologies for bio-businesses. Served on Board Committees of the American Society for Microbiology, Nigerian Bioeconomy Crafting Group, and Senior science advisor to Secretary Clinton’s office of Global Food Security, US Department of State.