Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Conferences And Courses
Languages
Publications
References
Extracurricular Activities
Scholarships And Awards
Administrative And Leadership Positions
Timeline
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Evelyn Agbor

Bafoussam,Cameroon

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong passion for nutrition and public health. Experienced in education, research, and community development. Skilled in leadership, entrepreneurship, and mentoring, particularly in underserved communities, with a focus on reducing post-harvest losses in local crops, promoting health, education, and women's empowerment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Higher Education Officer, Lecturer

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivering lectures, carrying out practicals and evaluating students on courses in the departments of Biomedical sciences, Food sciences and Agriculture.

Lecturer

The Brains University
Dschang, Cameroon
01.2024 - Current

Lecturer

THIOBEEMS
Bafoussam, Cameroon
01.2024 - Current

Secondary Education Officer

Government Bilingual High School Bafoussam
Bafoussam, Cameroon
01.2023 - Current
  • Teaching and assessing higher-level (Grade 10) students.
  • Coordinating the school’s STEM club.
  • Organizing social events and representing the school at various activities.
  • Serving as an examiner for the GCE Advanced Level Biology examination.
  • Leading Biology subject practical sessions and coordinating related field activities.

Secondary Education Officer

Government High School Wum
Wum, Cameroon
01.2011 - 01.2023
  • Teaching and assessing higher-level (Grade 10) students.
  • Coordinating the school’s STEM club.
  • Organizing social events and representing the school at various activities.
  • Serving as an examiner for the GCE Advanced Level Biology examination.
  • Leading Biology subject practical sessions and coordinating related field activities.

Finance Operations Controller

Express Union Wum
Wum, Cameroon
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Managed money transfer operations effectively.

Laboratory Technician

Holy Trinity Clinic
Ekona, Cameroon
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Prepared laboratory consumables (stains, reagents, and media) for routine procedures.
  • Received and processed patient specimens for diagnostic purposes.
  • Conducted hematological tests, microbial pathogen isolation, and antibiotic screening.
  • Promoted best practices in the laboratory.
  • Monitored and ensured the efficiency of laboratory equipment.

Laboratory Technician

Biaka’s Clinic
Buea, Cameroon
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Prepared laboratory consumables (stains, reagents, and media) for routine procedures.
  • Received and processed patient specimens for diagnostic purposes.
  • Conducted hematological tests, microbial pathogen isolation, and antibiotic screening.
  • Promoted best practices in the laboratory.
  • Monitored and ensured the efficiency of laboratory equipment.

Lecturer

Tchonang University
Bafoussam, Cameroon
01.2022

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Food Processing Technology

Benue State University
Nigeria
08.2024

Master’s Degree - Applied Parasitology and Vector Biology

University of Bamenda
Cameroon
01.2020

Diploma - Higher Studies Education

Higher Teachers Training College, University of Bamenda
Cameroon
01.2011

Bachelor’s Degree - Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Technology

University of Buea
Cameroon
01.2003

Skills

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Data management (entry and analysis)
  • Report writing
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Food processing and entrepreneurship

Additional Information

Vice president of the Cameroon Institute for Food Science and Technology since 2024, Associate member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), 2025, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) since 2024, Chief Executive Officer, AKA Foods & Products Limited - Transforming raw materials into semi-finished and finished food products since 2020, Founder and Coordinator, Meet The Girl (MTG) Association, Cameroon - Empowering girls in income-generating activities and fostering their development in STEM fields since 2020, Global Schools Advocate, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) - 07/01/23 to 02/01/24

Conferences And Courses

  • CaPROWN in collaboration with PROFAESTEM conference, 2025
  • Bamenda startup conference, 2025
  • World Food Forum Flagship Event, 2024
  • Sustainable Development Goals Celebration in Cameroon, 2024, Presented a project titled “Food Transformation for Sustainable Families”, winning 3rd prize.
  • Workshop on the Role of STEM in Advancing SDGs, 2024
  • Gender and Climate Justice in Africa, 2024
  • Home Economics Professional Association of Nigeria, 2024, Presented a paper titled “Proximate and Nutritional Properties of Fermented Pre-Gelatinized Unripe Plantain and Soybean Based Complementary Foods”
  • Unitar; Advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment In Africa. Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training Programme, 2024
  • Africa Universities Day Celebration, 2023
  • Implementation of HACCP Food Safety System in the Food Processing Industry, 2023
  • Training organized by UNICEF for teachers on Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Bamenda, 2023
  • C-International Tutors, Basic Skills in Dissertation Designing and Data Presentation, 2020
  • Coursera, Sustainable Food Production through Livestock Health Management, 2020
  • FAO: Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA), 2020
  • Food and Agricultural Organization, Research for Health, 2020
  • The Article Publishing Process; An Elsevier Author Workshop, 2020
  • YALI-NETWORK, Smart Entrepreneurship: Next Steps in Expanding Your Enterprise, 2020
  • YALI-NETWORK, Understanding the Rights of Women and Girls, 2020
  • YALI-NETWORK, Fundamentals of Grant Writing, 2020
  • YALI-NETWORK, Strategies for Personal Growth and Development, 2020
  • Presentation on the Dangers of Malaria in Pregnancy for Women Attending Antenatal Care (ANC) at the Wum Integrated Health Centre, 2019
  • Official Launching Ceremony and Workshop of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Cameroon National Chapter, 2019
  • Presentation on the Awareness of HIV/AIDS at the Natural Science Teachers Association (NASTA) Annual General Assembly, 2018

Languages

  • English, Advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • French, Intermediate proficiency
  • Pidgin (Creole), Fluent
  • Ejagham, Mother Tongue

Publications

  • Agbor, A. E., Bessem, T.P., & Mbouobda, D.H., Effect of Microbial Inoculant on Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Cassava Fermentation Process and Fufu Produced., Asian Food Science Journal, 21, 3, 1-9, 2022
  • Nsaighamu, L.C., Toh N.K., Fatty, K. M. L., & Agbor, A.E., Socio-Economic Role of Sha (Corn Beer) in the Livelihood of Value Chain Actors and Consumers in Cameroon., Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 16, 3, 1-11, 2022
  • Agbor, E. A., Ariahu, C. C., Adie, P. A., & Ariahu, E. C., Quality Evaluation of Fermented Pre-Gelatinized Unripe Plantain and Soybean Based Complementary Foods 1: Physicochemical, Sensory, and Rheological Properties., European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, 16, 5, 66-79, 2024
  • Agbor, E. A., Ariahu, C. C., Adie, P. A., Ariahu, E. C., Moisture transfer characteristics and microbiological stability of fermented pre-gelatinized plantain and soybean based complementary food flours., Asian food science journal, 23, 4, 44-53, 2024
  • Awambeng, S. M., Ezindu-Odoemelam, M, N., Maboh, J., Agbor, E. A., Quality Evaluation of Bread Produced from Wheat, Sesame Seed and Pawpaw Pulp Flour Blends Using Avocado as a Fat Replacer., 10th Regional Food Summit (REFOST) Proceedings, Owerri, 2024, 41-46

References

  • Prof. Charles Chukwuma Ariahu, Department of Food Science, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, ccariahu@yahoo.com, (+234) 8036804789
  • Prof. Kada Sanda Antoine, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bamenda, Cameroon, antoinekada@gmail.com, (+237) 677738662
  • Mrs. Nzengung Florence Anyichap, Government Bilingual High School Bafoussam, Cameroon, nzengungaf@gmail.com, (+237) 677411087

Extracurricular Activities

Sports: Handball, Skipping, Swimming Building and Maintaining Friendships Traveling Volunteering

Scholarships And Awards

World Bank Grant - Africa Center of Excellence PhD Scholarship, Benue State University, Nigeria

Administrative And Leadership Positions

  • Senior Mistress of Discipline, Government Bilingual High School, Bafoussam, 01/01/23 to present
  • Secretary General, Congregational Choir at Presbyterian Church Lafe Baleng, Bafoussam, 01/01/23 to present
  • Chairlady, Baptist Women’s Union Wum Association, 01/01/14 to 01/01/18
  • President, South West Women’s Association, Wum, 01/01/18 to 01/01/20
  • Secretary General, South West Elites Association, Wum, 01/01/18 to 01/01/20
  • Secretary General, WCPDM Political Party Menchum, 01/01/17 to present
  • Secretary General, Women Forum Menchum, 01/01/15 to 01/01/17

Timeline

Higher Education Officer, Lecturer

University of Buea
03.2025 - Current

Lecturer

The Brains University
01.2024 - Current

Lecturer

THIOBEEMS
01.2024 - Current

Secondary Education Officer

Government Bilingual High School Bafoussam
01.2023 - Current

Lecturer

Tchonang University
01.2022

Secondary Education Officer

Government High School Wum
01.2011 - 01.2023

Finance Operations Controller

Express Union Wum
01.2006 - 12.2008

Laboratory Technician

Holy Trinity Clinic
01.2005 - 12.2005

Laboratory Technician

Biaka’s Clinic
01.2003 - 12.2003

Doctor of Philosophy - Food Processing Technology

Benue State University

Master’s Degree - Applied Parasitology and Vector Biology

University of Bamenda

Diploma - Higher Studies Education

Higher Teachers Training College, University of Bamenda

Bachelor’s Degree - Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Technology

University of Buea
Evelyn Agbor