Dr. Jamiu Ahmad
PhD Candidate · Iowa State University

Ph.D., Biochemistry

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Dissertation: Promiscuity and Pathway — Role of Cytochrome P450s in Rice Diterpenoid Biosynthesis. Advisor: Prof. Reuben J. Peters

M.Sc., Biochemistry (Distinction)

Kwara State University, Nigeria

B.Sc., Biochemistry (First Class Honours)

Kwara State University, Nigeria

Graduate Research Assistant

Dept. of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, Iowa State University

Characterized CYP76M subfamily enzymes in rice diterpenoid biosynthesis; reconstituted biosynthetic routes in heterologous systems; presented at ASPB, NAPB, and Nigeria Academy of Science conferences.

Lecturer II (Assistant Professor Equivalent)

Dept. of Biochemistry, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria

Designed and delivered 12+ undergraduate courses; supervised 15+ undergraduate research theses; served on the Academic Board and Curriculum Review Committee.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Dept. of Chemistry, Iowa State University

Led undergraduate General Chemistry lab sessions.

Invited Member, Sigma Xi

The Scientific Research Honor Society

GDM Travel Grant Recipient

National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Conference

Award of Academic Excellence

Office of the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria

For outstanding contributions to academic achievement and national development

Vice President, Black Graduate Student Association

Iowa State University

Led programming and membership initiatives; mentored incoming Black graduate students transitioning into doctoral study.

U.S. Student Ambassador & Reviewer, The Biochemical Society (UK)

Grant reviewer & competition judge

Evaluated Summer Vacation Studentship applications and judged the Science Communication Prize.