Qualifications
Biography
Biography
Mr. Festus Shafodino is a competent scientist with a background in Analytical Chemistry and Biology, characterised by commendable research acumen and key transferable skills (i.e., mentorship, collaboration, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a meticulous eye for detail) that are necessary to impart knowledge. As an active research scholar, he has authored or co-authored research articles and has co-supervised fascinating applied research projects at the honours level. His dedication to the practical application of scientific knowledge is driven by a passion for addressing local challenges while contributing to the global scientific discourse. His primary research interests lie in the fields of Analytical Chemistry and Phytochemistry.
Research Focus
- Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants/Natural Product Research
- Heavy Metal Pollution and Health Risk Assessments
- Heavy Metal Speciation
Publications
Karutjaiva, M. S., Aboua, Y. G., Omoruyi, B. E., Shafodino, F., Chambuso, R., Mwapagha, L. M., & Okudoh, V. I. (2026). Impact of Ethnic Differences and HER2 Protein Expression on the Age at Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancer Management and Research, 529863. doi: 10.2147/cmar.s529863
Endjala JN, Kandanda GK, Nangolo LN, Shafodino FS, Beauty OE & Mwapagha LM. Evaluating Signature Mutations and Phenotypic Antibiotic Resistance in Wastewater Bacteria. J Pure Appl Microbiol. Published online 30 January 2026. doi: 10.22207/JPAM.20.1.10
Möwes M, Kandanda G.K, Nangolo L.N, Shafodino F.S & Mwapagha LM. (2025). Qualitative phytochemical profiling, and in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Psidium guajava (Guava). PLoS ONE 20(4): e0321190. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321190
Shafodino, F. S., Lusilao, J. M, & Mwapagha, L. M. (2023). Preparation of medicinally active extracts and phytochemical characterisation of phytoconstituents from medicinal plants. Natural Product Research, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2023.2252976
Nyashanu P. N., Shafodino F. S, & Mwapagha, L. M. (2023). Determining The Potential Human Health Risks Posed by Heavy Metals Present in Municipal Sewage Sludge From A Wastewater Treatment Plant. Scientific African, e01735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01735
Priskila N. Mweendi, Festus S. Shafodino, Zivuku Munyaradzi, and Mwapagha L.M. (2023). Assessment of bacteria, morphological characteristics, and elemental composition of dust fallout. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 11, 114-130. doi: 10.4236/gep.2023.118007
Kandanda G.K., Shafodino F.S, Ambuga S.I., and Mwapagha L.M. (2023). Assessment of the Level of Metal(loid)s Pollution and Bioactive Compounds Screening of Anthill Soil. Open Journal of Soil Science, 13, 474-489. doi: 10.4236/ojss.2023.1311022
Shafodino F.S., Lusilao J.M & Mwapagha L.M. (2022). Phytochemical characterization and antimicrobial activity of Nigella sativa seeds. PLoS ONE 17(8): e0272457. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272457
