March 2024: Aghogho Abigail Olomukoro

Aghogho Abigail Olomukoro, 5th year PhD student in Dr. Gionfriddo's lab.

Awards and Recognition

• Merck Research Award for Underrepresented Chemists of Color (2023)
• Advancing science conference grant (NOBCChE 2022,2023)
• Corteva Developing Emerging Leaders and Talent in Agriculture (DELTA) (2023)
• ACS ANYL Younger Chemists Travel Grant (2022)
• Best oral presentation at ANACHEM symposium, morning session (ANACHEM 2021)

Publications

• M.L. Williams, A.A. Olomukoro, R.V. Emmons, N.H. Godage, E.Gionfriddo. Matrix effects demystified: Strategies for resolving challenges in analytical separations of complex samples. J. Sep. Sci., 46, 2300571 (2023).
• R.V. Emmons, W. Fatigante, A.A. Olomukoro, B. Musselman, E. Gionfriddo. Rapid Screening and Quantification of PFAS enabled by SPME-DART-MS. J. Am. Soc. Mass Spectrom., 34, 1890 (2023).
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, E. Gionfriddo. Investigation of the adsorption/desorption mechanism of perfluoroalkyl substances on HLB-WAX extraction phases for microextraction. Anal. Chim. Acta, 1260, 341206 (2023).
• R.V. Emmons, A.A. Olomukoro, E. Gionfriddo. Microextraction-based samplers for liquid and tissue analysis (2021). Book Chapter in Analytical Sample Preparation with Nano- and Other High-Performance Materials. Link to Book chapter
• N.H. Godage, A.A. Olomukoro, R.V. Emmons, E. Gionfriddo. In vivo analytical techniques facilitated by contemporary materials (2021). Trends Analyt. Chem., 142, 116290 (2021).
• A.A. Olomukoro, R.V. Emmons, N.H. Godage, E. Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo. Ion Exchange Solid Phase Microextraction Coupled to Liquid Chromatography/Laminar Flow Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Samples (2021). J. Chromatogr. A, 1651, 462335 (2021).

Oral presentations:

• A.A. Olomukoro, E. Gionfriddo: Negligible depletion solid-phase microextraction enables accurate assessment of plasma protein binding of PFAS - ANACHEM, Livonia, Michigan, November 9th, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro, E. Gionfriddo: Negligible depletion solid-phase microextraction enables accurate assessment of plasma protein binding of PFAS - NOBCChE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 11-14, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro: Environmental monitoring of perfluoroalkyl substances using microextraction methodology – Merck Research Award for Underrepresented Chemist of Color, Rahway, New Jersey, September 7-8, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Investigation of the adsorption/desorption mechanism of perfluoroalkyl substances on HLB-WAX extraction phases for microextraction – Oral, Graduate Student Symposium, Buffalo, New York, May 24-26, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro: Environmental monitoring of perfluoroalkyl substances using microextraction methodology – Oral, Corteva DELTA Symposium, Johnston, Iowa, April 17-19, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Investigation of the adsorption/desorption mechanism of perfluoroalkyl substances on HLB-WAX extraction phases for microextraction – Oral, PITTCON, March 18-22, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Ion Exchange Solid Phase Microextraction Coupled to Liquid Chromatography/Laminar Flow Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Samples – Pfizer Analytical chemistry connect, Virtual, November 8-9, 2022.
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Ion Exchange Solid Phase Microextraction Coupled to Liquid Chromatography/Laminar Flow Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Samples – NOBCChE Oral presentation, Orlando, Florida September 260-29, 2022.
• A.A. Olomukoro, R.V. Emmons, N.H. Godage, C. DeRosa, E. Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Ion Exchange Solid Phase Microextraction Coupled to Liquid Chromatography/Laminar Flow Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Samples – ANACHEM symposium Oral presentation, Livonia, Michigan November 11, 2021.
• A.A. Olomukoro, R.V. Emmons, N.H. Godage, E. Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Development and Optimization of a Solid Phase Microextraction Technique for Determination of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Surface Water by UHPLC-MS/MS– PITTCON virtual Oral presentation, March 8-12, 2021.

Poster presentations:

• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Investigation of the adsorption/desorption mechanism of perfluoroalkyl substances on HLB-WAX extraction phases for microextraction – Poster, AbbVie Analytical Research Symposium (AARS), North Chicago, Illinois, August 1-2, 2023.
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, Cudjoe, E. Gionfriddo: Ion Exchange Solid Phase Microextraction Coupled to Liquid Chromatography/Laminar Flow Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Samples – MUACC Poster presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 270-28, 2022.
• A.A. Olomukoro, C. DeRosa, E. Gionfriddo: Development of High Throughput Solutions and Investigation of the Adsorption Mechanism of Perfluoroalkyl Substances on Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance-Weak Anion Exchange for Microextraction – ASMS poster presentation, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 5-9, 2022.
  

My research involves understanding the partition of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sorbents used for separation and studying PFAS distribution in heterogeneous environmental and biological samples. To achieve these goals, I use micro separation methodologies for preconcentration which is hyphenated to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to quantify and identify PFAS.

I like UB because of its diverse community, which creates an enriching environment where I can learn from people with different backgrounds and perspectives. Also, the atmosphere on campus is very vibrant and inclusive, providing numerous opportunities for academic and personal growth.

When I'm not in the lab, I like to bake and experiment with new recipes. I also enjoy singing and embarking on adventurous activities.