Environmental Scientist · PhD Researcher

Odunayo Blessing Adesina

PhD Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences

M.Sc. UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (IESD)

Restoring ecosystems through microbial innovation.

Advancing algal-bacterial bioremediation for nutrient recovery, emerging contaminants, and herbicide-contaminated environments.

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About

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through innovative research and practical problem-solving. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Tongji University, China. During my Master's research, I focused on nutrient and antibiotic removal in biofilm reactors for high-ammonium wastewater treatment.

My research interests center on ecology and bioremediation for addressing pollution and climate change, including biological nutrient removal, energy recovery, and the impacts of emerging contaminants on microbial communities and ecosystem health. I am currently pursuing a PhD focused on the bioremediation of herbicide-contaminated environments, particularly the use of algal-bacterial consortia for herbicide degradation.

I aim to translate scientific advances into practical and sustainable solutions to pressing environmental and societal challenges.

Name: Odunayo Blessing Adesina

PhD: Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences

M.Sc.: UNEP-Tongji IESD, Tongji University

Email: odunayoblessing6@gmail.com

Phone: (+86) 16606732990 / (+234) 8169277829

Nationality: Nigerian

ORCID: 0009-0002-9546-7633

Languages: English (Proficient)

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My Impact at a Glance

Peer-reviewed publications from 2024 to 2026

Soil types in PhD research on algal-bacterial consortia

90%+

Ammonium removal in a designed biofilm reactor

Countries, Nigeria and China, plus international collaborations

Research Interests

Ecology and bioremediation for pollution control and climate action, with current doctoral work on algal-bacterial consortia in herbicide-contaminated systems.

Algal-Bacterial Consortia

Coupled herbicide biodegradation and nitrogen fixation in paddy fields, and biofilm reactors for ammonium-rich wastewater.

Biological Nutrient Removal

Nutrient and antibiotic removal, energy recovery, and microalgae pathways for sustainable wastewater treatment.

Emerging Contaminants

Impacts of herbicides, antibiotics, and other pollutants on microbial communities and ecosystem health.

Soil Bioremediation

Soil-type effects and bacterial community change during pollutant degradation in environmental bioremediation.

Sustainable Development Goals

This research contributes to global sustainability targets through water treatment, climate action, and land restoration.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Contributing to sustainable wastewater treatment and safe water reuse through biological nutrient removal and emerging contaminant degradation.

Climate Action

Advancing bioremediation strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural and wastewater systems while enhancing soil and water health.

Life on Land

Restoring soil health and microbial diversity through algal-bacterial consortia in herbicide-impacted agricultural ecosystems.

Good Health and Well-being

Research on antibiotic removal and emerging contaminants reduces exposure risks to harmful chemicals.

Responsible Consumption and Production

Sustainable wastewater treatment and circular nutrient recovery support resource efficiency.

Curriculum Vitae

Present

PhD Researcher

Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Doctoral research on the bioremediation of herbicide-contaminated environments, with emphasis on algal-bacterial consortia for herbicide degradation.

2022 to Present

M.Sc. Environmental Science

Tongji University (UNEP-Tongji IESD), Shanghai, China

GPA: 4.56 / 5.0

Dissertation: Enhanced Nutrient and Antibiotic Removal in Algal-Bacterial Biofilm Reactors for Treating Ammonium-rich Wastewater

Advisor: Prof. Wang Rongchang

Chinese Government Scholarship (China Scholarship Council): fully funded Master's studies at Tongji University.

2019

B.Sc. Microbiology

Institut Superieur de Communication d'Organisation et de Management (ISCOM) University, Benin Republic

GPA: 3.67 / 5.0

Dissertation: Analysis of vaginal discharge in female reproductive organs from a biological perspective

Advisor: Allen Micheal

Sept 2021 to 2022

Microbiologist

Primary Health Care Board, Abule-Oloni, Ogun State, Nigeria

Analyzed test results for credibility, including complete blood count (CBC), CD4 count, and PCR-based HIV tests for discordant results referred to the facility
Documented COVID-19 vaccine records

Oct 2020 to July 2021

Quality Control / Supervisor

Daddyclem Integrated Services, Abeokuta, Nigeria

Supervised a team of bakers, sales representatives, and bakery staff
Conducted quality control to ensure measurements and product outcomes met established standards

2019 to 2020

Biology Teacher

Baptist High School, Ede, Osun State (NYSC Primary Assignment)

Managed a class comprising 50% of the total student population, maintaining an engaging and inclusive learning environment
Provided individualized support to students who required extra assistance

Research Methods

Biofilm reactors & wastewater microbiology

Algal-bacterial consortia & bioremediation

Microbial community analysis

Scientific writing & peer review

Analytical Tools

Data Analysis (Origin)

IBM SPSS Statistics

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

ASEAN-China: Asian-African Youth Dialogue

International Seminar, UNEP-Tongji · 2023

Climate Change and Human Rights

Amnesty International · 2023

Confronting and Countering Gender-based Violence

Amnesty International · 2023

Introduction to Amnesty International

Amnesty International · 2023

Transforming Nigerian Youths Program

Enterprise Development Center and Young Africa Works · 2023

Google Coursera Data Certificates

Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions; Foundations: Data, Data Everywhere · 2023

Laboratory Safety Education Training

Tongji University · 2022

Health Safety and Environment (HSE 1, 2, 3)

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and Safety, USA · 2022

Accelerated Soft-skills Training

Jobberman Certificate of Achievement · 2020/2022

International Volunteer Day

Shanghai, China · 2023

2nd China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

China · 2023

WHO Immunization Program Engagement

World Health Organization · 2022

Health Education and Advocacy

Primary Healthcare Board · 2022

Yellow Fever Vaccination Administration

2022

WHO Measles Vaccination

World Health Organization · 2022

RCF Decoration Coordinator

Redeemed Christian Fellowship · 2019

Publications

Published papers

2024

Ethical Issues in Lake Malawi Fisheries: A Case of Karonga District

William Chirwa, O.B. Adesina, Martha Kalumbi

Biodiversity, Taylor & Francis

2024

Evolution in Water Treatment: Exploring Traditional Self-Purification Methods and Emerging Technologies for Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Review

O.B. Adesina, Chirwa William, Esther Ibiyemi Oke

World News of Natural Sciences (WNOFNS) 53 (2024) 169-185, EISSN 2543-5426

2024

Frequency and Incidence of Bacterial Infection in the Female Reproductive System

O.B. Adesina, Oke Esther

World News of Natural Sciences (WNOFNS) 52 (2024) 126-138, EISSN 2543-5426

2024

Sulfamethoxazole removal and ammonium conversion by microalgae consortium: physiochemical responses and microbial community analysis

Eheneden Iyobosa, Rongchang Wang, Gaoxiang Chen, O.B. Adesina, Haijing Ren, Jie Chen, Jean Pierre Bavumiragira, Jianfu Zhao

Science of The Total Environment

2025

Predictive modelling of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) IC50 inhibition by emerging pollutants using light gradient boosting machine

A. Awomuti, Z. Yu, O.B. Adesina, O.W. Samuel, A.W. Mumbi & D. Yin

SAR and QSAR in Environmental Research

2025

Microalgae-Based Transformation of Carbon and Nitrogen: A Pathway for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

Adamudu Alexander Ogwuche, Iyobosa Eheneden, Adesina O.B., Enenche Esther, Benard Obogwu

Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International

2026

Textile and laundry innovations for microfiber pollution mitigation: a comprehensive review

O.B. Adesina, J.S. Onwubiko, Amoah-Nuamah John, Berha Ashenaf, Alexander Ogwuche Adamudu

Aquatic Ecology

Manuscripts under review

In progress

Influencing Mechanisms in Soil Type and Associated Bacterial Community Changes in Environmental Bioremediation: A Review of Pollutant Degradation

O.B. Adesina, A.O. Adamudu, J.S. Onwubiko, I. Eheneden

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Review

Toward Coupled Herbicide Biodegradation and Nitrogen Fixation by Algal-Bacterial Consortia in Paddy Fields: A Review of Progress and Future Perspectives

O.B. Adesina, Shixiang Dai, Jedidiah Solomon Onwubiko, Yuqi Huang, Ying Teng

Awards & Recognition

Chinese Government Scholarship

Fully funded Master's studies at Tongji University, sponsored by the China Scholarship Council (CSC).

Third Prize

2nd China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, for AfricPay, a proposed cross-border payment system to support secure, efficient, and affordable transactions between China and Africa.

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Journal Reviewer

Peer reviewer for Elsevier journals including Journal of Water Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering Journal, evaluating manuscripts on wastewater treatment and environmental engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Odunayo Blessing Adesina, her research, and how to get in touch.

Who is Odunayo Blessing Adesina?

Odunayo Blessing Adesina is a Nigerian environmental scientist and PhD researcher. She works on algal-bacterial bioremediation, nutrient recovery, and emerging contaminants.

What is her current PhD research about?

Her doctoral research focuses on the bioremediation of herbicide-contaminated environments, particularly the use of algal-bacterial consortia for herbicide degradation at the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Where did she complete her Master's degree?

She is completing an M.Sc. in Environmental Science at Tongji University through the UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (IESD). Her dissertation examined enhanced nutrient and antibiotic removal in algal-bacterial biofilm reactors for ammonium-rich wastewater. Her GPA is 4.56 out of 5.0.

What are her main research interests?

Her research interests centre on ecology and bioremediation for pollution and climate change, including biological nutrient removal, energy recovery, and the effects of emerging contaminants on microbial communities and ecosystem health.

Which Sustainable Development Goals does her work support?

Her work aligns with SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 13 Climate Action, and SDG 15 Life on Land. It also supports SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being and SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.

Has she published peer-reviewed research?

Yes. She has 8 or more peer-reviewed publications from 2024 to 2026, including papers in Science of The Total Environment, Biodiversity, and Aquatic Ecology.

How can I contact her or download her CV?

Use the contact form on this website, email odunayoblessing6@gmail.com, or download her CV from the About section. She is also on ORCID, ResearchGate, and LinkedIn.

Contact

PhD

Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences

M.Sc.

UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (IESD)

Email

odunayoblessing6@gmail.com

Phone

(+86) 16606732990

(+234) 8169277829