Principal Investigator
Dr. Michael O. Eze, Ph.D. Dr.rer.nat. MRSC.
Dr. Michael Eze is a tenure track Assistant Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry and the 2025 Chair of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) South Central Missouri Section. Dr. Eze completed his dual-doctoral training in Australia and Germany in 2021. He was awarded a Ph.D. in Analytical and Organic Geochemistry from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, and Dr.rer.nat. (German Ph.D. equivalent) in Biology from the University of Goettingen, Germany. For his German doctorate, he was awarded the highest possible grade of 1.00 (according to the German grading system) in both dissertation and disputation. Prior to his doctoral program, he obtained the degrees of Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry, and Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Pure Chemistry.
For more details about research activities in Dr. Eze Group, please visit the Metabolomics and Environmental Toxicology Laboratory web page. Dr. Eze enjoys spending time with his family.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Husam Kafeenah, Ph.D.
Dr. Kafeenah obtained a Ph.D. in Analytical and Instrumental Chemistry from the University of Malaya in Malaysia. His previous experience includes the analysis of heavy metals and pharmaceutical organics using ICP-MS and LC-MS/MS respectively. Following his Ph.D., he worked at the National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) in a biochemistry laboratory as a postdoctoral fellow to broaden his horizon in mass spectrometry applications such as proteomics and metabolomics. Dr. Kafeenah’s current research focuses on harnessing molecular mechanisms driving PFAS desorption for enhanced biodegradation.
Hobbies include hiking, camping, kayaking, and snorkeling.
Graduate Students
Patrica-Ivy Agorsor, MPhil.
Patrica-Ivy Agorsor is a doctoral candidate in Analytical Chemistry with a strong passion for bioanalytical research and human toxicology. She earned her BSc. and MPhil. degrees in Chemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Her previous research under the supervision of Professor Marian Nkansah focused on identifying toxic chemicals in food and their effects on human health. As a graduate student in chemistry, she is investigating the utility of volatile organic compounds (VOC) as biomarkers of infectious diseases and contaminant exposure. These studies are aimed at innovating novel non-invasive methods for medical diagnosis. Driven by real-world impact, her goal is to contribute to advancements in bioanalytical tools that can improve public health and environmental safety.
Beyond her research, she enjoys mentoring and photography.
Margaret D. Taiwo, BSc.
Margaret Taiwo is a Ph.D. student with interests in the global environmental contaminants, and their impacts on the environment and human health. In 2022, she earned her BTech. degree in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry major) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. Previously, she obtained a Diploma from Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria in 2016. Using advanced analytical tools, Margaret is currently researching the presence of PFAS compounds in some freshwater ecosystem and their bioaccumulation in edible aquatic organisms. This is especially important since ingestion and inhalation are the two major pathways of human exposure to PFAS. Her goal is to contribute to global environmental policies, and help preserve the environment.
Beyond academics, Margaret enjoys spending time with friends and family, and crocheting.
Undergraduates
Simon Hartman
Daniel Green
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