Dr. Chidinma Akaihe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chidinma Akaihe is a second-year PhD student in Microbiology at the University of Manchester, focusing on the consumer environmental microbiome effects of domestic probiotic cleaning products. Her research includes creating and analyzing laboratory models of kitchen environments, involving the quantitative sampling and analysis of environmental microbiome samples. She utilizes cutting-edge methods to account for cell viability and investigates how probiotics alter the network of microbial interactions. This knowledge is used to apply a microbiome safety framework to home care products, aiming to enhance the safety and efficacy of cleaning solutions in domestic settings.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2021-11-09 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Conducting research on the environmental microbiome effects of domestic probiotic cleaning products.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.