Dr. Chukwuma Hilary Akpu

Dr. Chukwuma Hilary Akpu

Dr. Chukwuma Hilary Akpu, a trailblazing researcher, has harnessed the power of AI to decode the intricate mating behaviours of microscopic worms, catapulting Nigeria into the spotlight of cutting-edge scientific innovation.  

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Nigerian Excellence on the Global Stage

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In January 2025, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)—the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career researchers—to six Nigerian-born scientists.

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