Eloge Wakwanyembo Lwamba
Short Bio
Eloge W. Lwamba is a Ph.D. candidate in the Easley Group at Auburn University. His research focuses on potentiometric approaches to enhance nucleic acid-based sensors, with current work aimed at improving continuous monitoring of clinically relevant biomarkers using the bowtie sensor platform. He has presented his research at national conferences, including Pittcon and the American Chemical Society meetings. Looking ahead, Eloge is interested in developing biosensors that expand access to point-of-care diagnostic tools. He is also passionate about education and plans to dedicate time to mentoring and teaching the next generation of scientists.
Education
Ph.D Chemistry and biochemistry (current) Auburn University Since 2022
Undergraduate and masters Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Cape Town, South Africa) 2022
Professional Experience
- Teaching Assistant at Auburn University: Analytical and general chemistry laboratory-related classes.
- Research Assistant at Auburn University: Research design, execution and data elucidation.
- Understanding of nucleic acid chemistry, potentiometry, nucleic acid chemistry, data analysis tools, and sensor fabrication
- Poster design and presentation at conferences: Oral Talk at seminar,
- Leadership skills _ Country representative, mentoring incoming students at Auburn University
- Photolithography, Biosensor synthesis
Innovation
Continuous monitoring of relevant chemicals with the bowtie sensor
Nucleic acid-based sensor improvement
Analytical chemistry
Solvent extraction/chromatographic separation
Photolitography
