Abdulkabir Omeiza Abdulmalik

Contributed strategic input to achieve 100% growth of the current client base from inception.

Provided board-level strategic advice on sales growth, client recruitment, and market positioning within the agri-food and agricultural services sector.

Supported the identification and prioritization of target customer segments and partnership opportunities to drive sustainable revenue growth.

Advised on the development and refinement of service offerings and value propositions for science- and data-driven agricultural solutions.

Contributed to long-term growth planning, balancing commercial expansion with operational capacity, financial sustainability, and risk awareness.

Engineered plant growth-promoting microbiomes using an experimental evolution framework and plant-mediated artificial selection.

Processed rhizosphere microbiome samples with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, and cloning, to prepare for advanced analysis.

Characterized the composition, structure, and functional potential of growth-promoting soil microbiomes associated with Arabidopsis thaliana using metagenomic sequencing.

Developed and applied bioinformatics pipelines to analyze complex soil metagenomics datasets, deriving critical insights into microbial communities.

Conducted large-scale, high-throughput phenotyping of 5,040 Arabidopsis thaliana plants using the Phenospex PlantEye platform, generating extensive growth data.

Contributed to the PSM Statement on behalf of youth on data policy, presented at the CFS Plenary in Rome (July 17-21).

Participated in the 2nd Round of Negotiations of CFS Policy Recommendations on Strengthening Data Collection and Analysis Tools for Food Security and Nutrition.

Contributed to the Drafts of CFS Policy Guidelines on Reducing Inequalities in Food Security and Nutrition.

Mentored a selected group of Plantae Fellows on best practices for digital content creation and science communication.

Reviewed numerous written articles from Plantae fellows, ensuring compliance with ASPB Plantae quality requirements for publication.

Developed topical resources for science communication, including articles, blog posts, and webinars, specifically for Plantae networks and plant scientists.

Wrote engaging research summaries for recently published papers, enhancing their accessibility and usability for a broader audience.

Developed efficient bioinformatics pipelines to analyze bacterial genomic datasets from cancer patients, contributing to informed antibiotic design.

Performed antimicrobial resistance and comparative genomic analyses using computational tools such as AMRFinder (v3.10.30), Roary (v3.13.0), and ComplexHeatmap (v2.8.0).

Characterized antibiotic resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from cancer patients to inform antibiotic design and treatment strategies, ultimately reducing sepsis-related mortality.

Advocated for and represented the organization's interests at national and international agri-food conferences, enhancing visibility and influence.

Designed and implemented strategies to improve sustainability in Agriculture, contributing to long-term impact.

Led a delegation team to the 2024 World Seed Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands, facilitating international collaboration.

Served as a delegate and panel speaker at the 2023 African Food System Summit (AGRF), contributing insights on the agri-food landscape in Africa and globally.

Led the strategic expansion of DEGIS's membership base in Düsseldorf and across institutional networks, identifying growth opportunities and increasing organizational reach.

Coordinated stakeholder engagement with students, professionals, and partner organizations, fostering collaborations that strengthened brand visibility and community impact.

Supported the design and execution of expansion initiatives, including outreach campaigns, onboarding of new members and chapters, and feedback collection to drive continuous improvement.

Led a team of 15 research fellows to implement programs directed toward the eradication of hunger and malnutrition.

Conducted evidenced-based policy analysis for advocacy campaigns on food security, informing strategic initiatives.

Served as the head of the monthly newsletter publication committee, overseeing content and dissemination.

Developed topical resources for science communication, including articles, blog posts, and webinars, specific to Plantae networks and plant scientists.

Wrote exciting research summaries for published papers, improving accessibility and usability of research findings.

Authored blog articles on key issues impacting the global plant science community to foster engagement and dialogue.

Quantified barley growth performance in EcoFAB systems under contrasting nitrogen conditions (high and low), providing critical data for microbial co-inoculation.

Used multiple phenotyping tools, including WinRhizo, color segmentation, and ImageJ, to precisely quantify root and shoot traits.

Successfully established barley in EcoFAB systems, enabling controlled microbial co-inoculation experiments.

Performed metabarcoding and Illumina amplicon sequencing of oomycetes, generating high-quality genomic data.

Assisted in the identification of Saccharomycotina (Saccharomycetales-related taxa) isolated from soil samples.

Extracted high-quality RNA from plant-associated microbiome samples for downstream molecular analyses, ensuring data integrity for subsequent experiments.

Analyzed photosynthetic yield of Hedera algeriensis (ivy) under fluctuating temperature and light conditions using the MultispeQ device.

Developed computational models of light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis using the Modelbase Python package, enhancing predictive capabilities.

Served as a scientist liaison, facilitating communication between teachers, mentors, and students to ensure the success of undertaken research projects.

Mentored high school and undergraduate students on collaborative scientific research projects, inspiring curiosity and fostering hands-on scientific exploration.

Applied a multi-gene sequencing approach to identify dominant endophytic fungal species in leaves of Vitellaria paradoxa.

Conducted comprehensive phylogenetic analyses using bioinformatics tools such as MEGA-X, AliView, and BioEdit.

Managed comprehensive administrative operations and communications, ensuring efficient functioning of the association.

Coordinated meetings, maintained records, and facilitated information flow among members and leadership.

Supported the execution of various student programs and initiatives, contributing to overall organizational success.

Facilitated the mentoring of over 70 students on academic excellence, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills, fostering student development.

Assisted in investigating the residual effects of selected pesticides on stored food products, contributing to food safety assessments.

Conducted routine assessments of screened stored food products, ensuring quality control and compliance.

Prepared bi-weekly and monthly analytical reports, providing timely data on product quality and pesticide residue levels.