Professor Ishaya Yohanna Longdet is Professor of Biochemistry, University of Jos
Area of Specialisation: Professor Ishaya Yohanna Longdet is a biochemist, researcher, and team lead of the Vector and Microbiome Engineering Group. He currently serves as Director of the Center for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering at the University of Jos. His research focuses on biochemical and molecular parasitology, drug discovery, and vaccine development against Neglected Tropical Diseases. He investigates parasite genomics, genetic diversity, and drug resistance in human populations, while also advancing connections between vector biology and microbiome genomics and engineering.
Academic and Professional Contributions: Born in Mangu, Plateau State, Nigeria, Professor Longdet earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and has continually expanded his expertise through numerous workshops and professional trainings. He has served the Nigerian nation through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and worked in diverse organizations before joining the University of Jos.
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented papers at international conferences. His scientific contributions include several gene and genome sequences deposited in the NCBI GenBank database, underscoring his impact on molecular biology and genomics. At the University of Jos, he has supervised undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral dissertations, and delivered the institution’s 99th inaugural lecture.
Professor Longdet has held key administrative positions including Director, Head of Department, and Deputy Director. He has also served as an external examiner for multiple universities, reflecting his standing as a respected academic authority. His career is distinguished by numerous scholarships, grants, and awards, and he is an active member of several professional bodies.
Personal Life: Professor Longdet is married to Dr. Peace Sorochi Longdet, and together they are blessed with four children: Steve, Benaiah, Penuella, and Jedidiah. Beyond academia, he enjoys reading and is deeply devoted to his faith, which continues to inspire his scholarly and professional pursuits.
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