BRIEF RESUME OF DR. AGNES ASAGBRA, ACTING DIRECTOR- GENERAL/ CEO FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, OSHODI, LAGOS.
Dr. Agnes Asagbra is a diligent scientist with specialization in Food and Industrial Microbiology at PhD (2004). She started her working career as a Research Officer 1 at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi and rose to become Acting Director -General/CEO in 2020.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [Microbiology – Food & Industrial], University of Ibadan, Nigeria. November, 2004.
• Master of Science (MSc.) [Microbiology] — Food & Industrial Microbiology, University of Benin, Nigeria. September, 1987.
• Bachelor of Science (BSc.) [Hons] Biology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. July 1983.
AWARDS / MERITS / FELLOWSHIPS
• African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Mentor (2015-2016)
• GRATITUDE Project (EU Project) – The use of Cassava and Yam peels in the cultivation of edible mushrooms. (2012-2014)
• World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) / Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) – Food Security and Muslim Women Empowerment through Technology Dissemination on Standard Kunu-zaki Production Techniques for Local Consumption and Export (2011 – 2012)
• WAITRO – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system for African fermented foods: Soy-ogi (1995 – 2000)
• Attendance at WAITRO Biennial /AGM
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL / LEARNED SOCIETIES
• Association of Industrial Microbiologists of Nigeria (AIMN) Member
• Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) Member
• Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Fellow
• Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN)00897
RESEARCH PROJECTS EXECUTED
Fermentation Technology
Quality Systems (HACCP) / Quality Control and Assurance/ HACCP Plans
Waste Utilization Technology
Enzyme Technology