Principal Investigator

Dr. Olukayode O. Jegede

Dr. Olukayode O. Jegede

Principal Investigator

Dr. Jegede is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis. His research focuses on understanding the ecological impacts of environmental pollutants through the study of soil bioindicators. He specializes in assessing the effects of pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS, and microplastics on soil invertebrates.

Research Focus: Environmental toxicology, soil ecotoxicology, bioindicators, pollutant effects on invertebrates

Office: 4138 Meyer Hall

Address: One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616

Graduate Students

Isiaka Salau

Isiaka Salau

Master's Student

Effects of PFAS on soil invertebrate communities

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Michael Chen

Michael Chen

PhD Student

Pesticide toxicity in agricultural soils

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Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Master's Student

Microplastic contamination and soil health

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Alumni

Dr. Emily Rodriguez

Dr. Emily Rodriguez

PhD Alumni (2022)

Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University

Metal toxicity in soil ecosystems

Dr. David Kim

Dr. David Kim

PhD Alumni (2021)

Research Scientist, EPA

Pesticide risk assessment