Dr. Florence Okafor is a medical microbiologist and Associate Professor of Microbiology at AAMU. Dr. Okafor is also Interim Chairperson of Biological and Environmental Sciences, which comprises Biology, Environmental Science and Plant Science Programs. She is actively involved in research in the areas ofHistoplasma, fungal allergens, Biofilms, bio-functionalization and safety of silver and gold nanoparticles. Dr. Okafor’s research focus has been on various aspects of Microbiology especially as it relates to the environment, health and waste bioconversion.  Dr. Florence Okafor is a medical microbiologist and Associate Professor of Microbiology at AAMU. Dr. Okafor is also Interim Chairperson of Biological and Environmental Sciences, which comprises Biology, Environmental Science and Plant Science Programs. She is actively involved in research in the areas ofHistoplasma, fungal allergens, Biofilms, bio-functionalization and safety of silver and gold nanoparticles. Dr. Okafor’s research focus has been on various aspects of Microbiology especially as it relates to the environment, health and waste bioconversion. 

Research was focused  microbial/fungal pathogenicity with emphasis on control and production of bioactive substances, the bio-production of nanoparticles using fungi and plant extracts, characterization, cytotoxicity and their possible use in biosensors.