Dr. Nwadiuto “Diuto” Esiobu is Professor of Microbiology and Biotechnology at Florida Atlantic University where she has served for decades as a scholar, educator, and a champion of global science education and development.
She is a Jefferson Science Fellow, and is known for her work on microbiomes, the bio-economy, and is a one-health expert.
Research
Interests
Dr. Esiobu is known for her work in molecular microbial ecology, microbiome research, and sustainable biotechnology, with a focus on environmental and public health applications.
Her research includes investigating bacteria found in the sand of Florida beaches and effective means to de-contaminate hospitals after exposure to patients with infectious diseases.
She has also examined bacterial growth on devices worn by people.
Publications
- Esiobu, Nwadiuto; Armenta, Lisa; Ike, Joseph (2002). "Antibiotic resistance in soil and water environments". International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 12 (2): 133–144. Bibcode:2002IJEHR..12..133E. doi:10.1080/09603120220129292. ISSN 0960-3123. PMID 12396530.
- Bonilla, Tonya D.; Nowosielski, Kara; Cuvelier, Marie; Hartz, Aaron; Green, Melissa; Esiobu, Nwadiuto; McCorquodale, Donald S.; Fleisher, Jay M.; Rogerson, Andrew (2007-09-01). "Prevalence and distribution of fecal indicator organisms in South Florida beach sand and preliminary assessment of health effects associated with beach sand exposure". Marine Pollution Bulletin. 54 (9): 1472–1482. Bibcode:2007MarPB..54.1472B. doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2007.04.016. ISSN 0025-326X. PMID 17610908.
- Hartz, A.; Cuvelier, M.; Nowosielski, K.; Bonilla, T. D.; Green, M.; Esiobu, N.; McCorquodale, D.S.; Rogerson, A. (2008). "Survival Potential of Escherichia coli and Enterococci in Subtropical Beach Sand: Implications for Water Quality Managers". Journal of Environmental Quality. 37 (3): 898–905. Bibcode:2008JEnvQ..37..898H. doi:10.2134/jeq2007.0312. ISSN 0047-2425. PMID 18453412.