Doctoral candidate/Research & Teaching Assistant at Technical University Kaiserslautern, Germany

Amanda Chikaosolu Okolie

Amanda Chikaosolu Okolie

Doctoral candidate/Research & Teaching Assistant at Technical University Kaiserslautern, Germany

From graduating with a first-class honors in Biochemistry at Godfrey Okoye University in 2013 to securing prestigious fellowships and scholarships, my journey has been one of relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence.

Starting as a graduate teaching assistant at my alma mater, I soon embarked on a remarkable trajectory, earning a master’s degree in Nutritional Biochemistry on a fully funded fellowship. This paved the way for further success as I transitioned into a lecturing assistant role, demonstrating both academic prowess and teaching acumen.

But my thirst for knowledge knew no bounds. Venturing beyond borders, I seized the opportunity to pursue a second master’s program in Microbial and Plant Biotechnology in Germany, supported by renowned scholarships from Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship (PTDF) and Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). With a stellar CGPA of 1.2, I graduated triumphantly, opening doors to a fully funded Ph.D. position offered by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), coupled with a prestigious staff position at the University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. I stand not only as a researcher but also as a beacon of success, contributing to academia and pushing the boundaries of scientific inquiry.

My story is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the unwavering pursuit of academic and professional excellence.