Principal Investigator
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
Primary Office: Department of Molecular Biosciences, Weil School of Veterinary Medicine, 1089 Veterinary Medicine Drive, Davis, CA 95616
Secondary Office: Department of Environmental Toxicology, 4138 Meyer Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
Graduate Students
Isiaka Salau
Master's Student
Effect of different toxic compounds on the growth and behaviour of mites
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Meena Pandey
Master's Candidate
Soil ecotoxicology, vineyard soil habitat quality, and pollinator health
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