Biography
Cynthia Ogbu is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in Urban Forestry, Entomology, and Environmental Science. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Urban Forestry, focusing on honey bees and their interactions with environmental pollution in urban landscapes. Her research integrates entomology, climate science, and sustainable ecosystem management to enhance the understanding of pollinator health in urban environments. Cynthia holds a First-Class Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and a Master of Science in Urban Forestry. She has extensive research experience as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Southern University and A&M College, where she contributes to research initiatives, co-authors peer-reviewed articles, and teaches undergraduate courses in urban forestry. Her research interests span natural resource conservation, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land-use planning, and environmental sustainability.
Research Fields
Current Institution
Aug, 2023 - Current |Doctoral Student
Department of Urban Forestry, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, United States
Education Qualification
Aug, 2021 - May, 2023 |Master
Urban Forestry, Southern University Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, United States
May, 2013 - Aug, 2018 |Bachelor
Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, Nigeria
Previous Work Experience
Aug, 2021 - May, 2023 |Research Assistant
Urban Forestry, Southern University Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, United States
Journal Roles
Publications (4)
Honors and Awards
HBCU 1890 Fire Consortium Scholarship Award ($3500)
Awarded Mar, 2022
Awarded by Alabama A&M College
Best Graduating Student Award
Awarded Sep, 2018
Awarded by University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Society Memberships
2024 - Current
Urban and Community Forestry Society
2023 - Current
Minority in Agriculture, natural resource and related sciences
2023 - Current
Entomology Society of America
2021 - Current
Society of American Foresters
2021 - 2023
Louisiana Academy of Sciences
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